The Witch's Imaginary Land: Redemption Comes After Sticking Together

Page 39

Only a small portion of the insects were attacking this area; the majority of them were already swarming towards the high wall. This is why Jiang Kehan ​​dared to bring only such a small number of people out.

These insects actually have very poor eyesight. They rely on sound waves to ensure accuracy when moving at high speeds. Their degenerated pincers on their sides can vibrate continuously, and they use the holes in their exoskeleton to absorb echoes for navigation.

The loud gunfire interfered with them. In the course of the Zerg's evolution, they had only encountered crossbows. They never imagined that one day they would be crushed by firearms across generations.

In their "eyes," the soldiers were practically invisible; only nearby insects could vaguely make out their presence.

So when everything quieted down, all that remained were the corpses of a large number of insects. The soldiers looked at each other in disbelief, and after confirming that they were alive, they kept shouting the word "witch" with their eyes filled with fanaticism.

Jiang Kehan ​​didn't care about any of that. After everyone returned to the high wall and she shared her experience with the other soldiers, she turned and left.

For her, these soldiers had already learned how to wipe out the Zerg, and the scorched earth policy could be carried out according to their own arrangements. Her next task was to distribute weapons to other fortresses.

After all, time is precious. Not only has the production line not been set up yet, but the decapitation of the Zerg mother hive has not even been carried out.

Jiang Kehan ​​calls herself Oriental Express because she will transport firearms at the speed of a missile. So, before the afternoon, she successfully delivered all the firearms and gave them the recorded videos for reference and study.

She even ate a meal in the last fortress, with a child bravely offering her a twig of a plant that kept secreting sweetness, before leisurely flying towards the capital.

When she arrived in the capital, the place was noticeably more lively. Many residents who had been staying at home volunteered to help transport the materials, and the whole place was thriving.

Floating in mid-air, Jiang Kehan ​​looked at their heartfelt smiles, took the plant twig from her mouth into her hand, chuckled softly, and her gaze softened.

"Perhaps, doing what you want to do is the most important thing."

She winked at the mark on the back of her hand and said jokingly.

After helping the people of this world, Jiang Kehan ​​could feel her magic power becoming much more active, and even its growth rate had slightly increased.

"Of course, we are witches of the mind, Miss Jiang, so don't forget to keep your promise, or I'll be sad."

Bai Bingbing's voice came naturally. She didn't hide the fact that she was looking at Jiang Kehan ​​the whole time, nor did she care about what the other person was doing in this broken space.

Jiang Kehan's lips twitched. Of course she knew what the so-called agreement was. It was just the tavern coordinates and time that the other party had left behind while harassing her!

There was no way she could go, not in this lifetime. She once again played dumb with practiced ease, flying straight toward the palace without looking to the side, leaving only Bai Bingbing's unrestrained laughter in her ears.

It seems that teasing Jiang Kehan ​​made her feel good.

The atmosphere inside the palace was much more solemn than outside. People were constantly coming and going, carrying information and orders, keeping the empire clear-headed and swift in action.

Jiang Kehan ​​flew directly from the window to the hall again, but when she arrived, the somewhat noisy atmosphere below suddenly quieted down, making her frown slightly, feeling a little uncomfortable.

In her mind, she didn't deserve for them to stop.

The Queen of the Mu'ou tribe was not surprised to see Jiang Kehan ​​return so quickly. She obediently walked from her throne to Jiang Kehan ​​and knelt down to speak.

"Witch, we have already compiled the materials you need. If you need them urgently, we can deliver them to you immediately."

Jiang Kehan ​​waved her hand, not caring much about these things. She wasn't afraid that they would deny it, and Bai Bingbing wouldn't sit idly by and watch a dignified witch be fooled by these races.

"Don't worry about that for now. Let's report on the site and minerals needed for the production line, and whether we've found the teammates I need for the decapitation operation."

Upon hearing Jiang Kehan ​​bring up the production line issue, the Queen's face lit up with joy. In her eyes, with the witch's intervention, the Zerg were no longer a threat, and the production line was more crucial to their future.

However, she tried her best to suppress her inner joy and remain calm in her answer.

"There are imperial mines near the capital. The materials you need to set up the production line can be collected by tomorrow. We will do our best to transport the materials needed for the production line to ensure its smooth operation."

"As per your request, sir, we have specially assembled elite soldiers under 130cm in height. Because the requirements are quite stringent, it will take some time before they can be gathered at the palace. Please forgive us, sir."

Jiang Kehan ​​knew how outrageous her request was, but considering her decapitation tactics, she had no choice.

I need short people, not because I am short, no, I'm not short anymore!

She instinctively puffed out her cheeks, but quickly returned to normal.

"I understand. Try to get 50 soldiers like this assembled at the palace by tomorrow morning. The decapitation operation should be carried out as soon as possible."

The density of Zerg near the mother hive is beyond that of people crowding together; it's practically a living biological wall. And since the mother hive is underground, Jiang Kehan's rain prayers can't reach it.

So she needs someone to pave the way for her; these dwarfs have another use.

The Queen's voice was full of confidence, and her reply was neither humble nor arrogant.

"Please rest assured, my lord, the Empire's speed will absolutely not disappoint you, but..."

Ok?

Jiang Kehan ​​looked at her in confusion and tilted her head.

Are you up to something? Or is my magnanimity giving you the illusion that I'm naive and easily fooled?

The Queen realized she might have said something wrong, so she quickly quickened her pace and buried her head in the ground.

"But do adults really have to spend money to buy raw materials to run the production line? For the sake of survival, these materials should be provided to adults free of charge. This is our request!"

Jiang Kehan ​​clicked her tongue softly. She thought the other party was finally going to unleash their palace intrigue skills.

To be honest, her attitude towards these nobles was not exactly friendly.

"Don't try anything funny. The number of finished products I can sell to you is limited. How you use them is your business, but how much I produce is my business."

Seeing that Jiang Kehan's attitude was not good, the Queen swallowed the words she was about to say and did not dare to move.

Jiang Kehan ​​was a little bored, so she rode her broom and started looking for a suitable location near the capital to arrange the address of the production line, leaving the queen, whose temples were soaked with cold sweat, panting heavily.

The machine called the Empire started running again, and the Queen was helped up, looking somewhat distressed.

"It seems our gifts can only serve as souvenirs for us now. I hope the witch won't hold it against us."

For these nobles, understanding each other's thoughts was second nature, but just as an elephant wouldn't care about an ant at its feet, Jiang Kehan ​​wouldn't let such details interfere with her decision.

"Pass on my order: the three giant sculptures we prepared for the Witch shall be replaced with large sculptures in the center of each city. And the books and poems need not be completed by the court poets."

The Queen took a deep breath, her gaze regaining its sharpness, and decisively injected vitality into the empire.

"Let the residents who have benefited greatly from the witch's grace also join in the creation. This is no longer a gift for the witch, but a gift we give to ourselves."

"We cannot forget this history, nor can we erase the suffering of the past. Only through memory can future generations know how to face these dangers."

The others, in silence, carried out her orders to every corner of the empire, their blood coursing through their bodies as their hearts beat.

P.S.: Hehe, the slice-of-life content has been a bit weak lately, but don't worry, the author will occasionally drop free slice-of-life side stories to ensure the content and cuddles remain plentiful. Please forgive me, though my typing speed and time are a bit slow.

Finally, thank you all for subscribing, I'm very happy!

(Note: The free chapters for the cat story are a bit complicated. If you find that some chapters are missing, please refresh the page.)

Chapter 61 Production Line Design

The next day, just as dawn broke, the moon and sun appeared simultaneously, their cool light carrying a chill, making everything seem illusory and hazy.

Jiang Kehan ​​dusted herself off and looked at her work from the previous night with satisfaction.

She chose to locate the production line in a cave deep in the mountains near the capital, emphasizing secrecy to prevent the Mu'ou Empire from discovering it in the slightest.

After all, even Bai Bingbing had reminded her that setting up a production line was fine, but she should never let the Mu'ou Clan participate. Even if they only watched the operation and got some inspiration, it would pollute the purity of the autonomous rules of this broken space.

However, these were all minor matters. After transforming into a human excavator using her "magical powers," Jiang Kehan ​​easily expanded the originally cramped cave into a luxurious three-bedroom, one-living-room apartment.

Based on the current situation and the nature of the materials she acquired, she decided to open three different production lines.

First and foremost, regarding firearms, after actual combat, she found that the AK47's firepower was still a bit weak, and the orc soldiers had enough stamina to carry heavier, more powerful firearms.

After a brief moment of contemplation, Jiang Kehan ​​chose to go straight to the point and install a machine gun!

I must say, it's pretty cool to be firing a machine gun!

However, the machine guns produced by Jiang Kehan ​​were her modified versions. After actual combat, she discovered some of the original guns' shortcomings in fighting the Zerg, so she simply enhanced them according to her own ideas.

First, the muzzle is three to four times thicker than a normal machine gun. The Zerg's huge size and relatively fragile exoskeleton mean that the bullets are more penetrating than lethal.

She chose a metal much lighter than iron to make this larger bullet, and the gunpowder was made from an explosive mushroom spore, giving it an otherworldly beauty.

Secondly, she designed the gun's magazine as a giant backpack that could be carried on her back via a pipe, making the rear half of the gun somewhat resemble a flamethrower.

Once the fire network is in place, the biggest challenge is the alternating reloading. Jiang Kehan ​​made the ammunition into rectangular modules, and her backpack can hold three of these modules at a time.

Every time a module of bullets is used up, the backpack makes a loud "click" sound, indicating that it's time to reload.

The modular bullets greatly simplify loading, and since the Orcs have plenty of energy to spare, carrying more of these bullets won't hurt.

As for the other two production lines, one was changed from producing clothing to producing armor. She found that the armor used by the Mu'ou soldiers was relatively simple and lacked overall cushioning design. They would be at a disadvantage when facing stronger beasts, so the market was huge!

The other one, she still plans to produce jewelry; otherwise, wouldn't all those all-nighters she spent learning design have been for nothing?!

"As expected, those who can do alchemy are all geniuses. Can runes be manipulated so freely?"

Jiang Kehan ​​leaned back slightly, her thought patterns already skewed by Qingxue, and couldn't help but utter a verse in runes.

There's a saying that goes, "An alchemist who has never mocked runes has no future." Clearly, Jiang Kehan ​​has taken another big step on the path of alchemy.

However, she was still a little guilty, because she remembered that Li Hui also knew runes.

But a cunning strategist is a cunning strategist; she's decisive and responsible for her actions! Anyway, Li Hui won't question her, hehe.

Jiang Kehan ​​carefully laid out her design drawings in front of her, checking for any oversights.

“An interesting design. Miss Kehan, are you an expert in alchemy?” Bai Bingbing’s voice came again, but her tone was much more formal.

"Well, I'd say I'm a novice alchemist." Jiang Kehan ​​ran her fingers through her hair, feeling increasingly insignificant in the process the more she learned about alchemy.

Bai Bingbing put down the dessert in her hand, straightened up from her relaxed posture, and examined the drawings.

I don't think Miss Jiang is a novice at all. Her design concepts and use of materials have progressed from simple ingenuity to a skillful application of basic principles.

Most witches who are new to alchemy create what they want on a whim, with an attitude of "I think it's possible."

Although they often succeed due to the power of magic, the things they create are very "bloated". They always want to do it all at once and add all the functions they want. In the end, only they can barely use it.

Jiang Kehan's designs, while discarding unnecessary elements, are still quite practical.

“Miss Kehan ​​is making me more and more curious. A beautiful witch who is also good at alchemy is very popular. Could you please be my friend on behalf of the Whirlpool Society?” Bai Bingbing asked expectantly.

This time she dared to swear that she had no ulterior motives. Making friends with a promising alchemist would be a good thing for the Whirlpool Society.

The witches' society is not fixed. Every year, other witches are accepted to join. The need for alchemical tools or to have alchemists make them is quite large. In addition, the witches rely on fate to find a good alchemist. Often, when they find a good alchemist, the other party has already been booked for several years.

Thinking of this, Bai Bingbing's lips twitched, and she wanted to subtly return to the time before she flirted with Jiang Kehan ​​and slap herself.

Serves you right for talking nonsense! Now look what happened! Even she, who is usually so nonchalant, felt an indescribable embarrassment.

If I could have another chance, I would definitely be a friend first before making empty promises.

You have to keep talking, there's no way around it, that's just how the mermaid witch is, you can't just shut her up, that would be worse than killing her.

Jiang Kehan ​​hesitated for a moment, but finally sent her friend request. In her mind, adding someone as a friend was a small matter, and being able to contact them was a good thing for her. After all, she was currently stumbling and struggling in the witch's society.