Chapter 520
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Chapter 520
Unfamiliar metal machinery rumbled as metal rods were poured down the assembly line. Heavy machines stamped, squished, and stretched the rods rapidly and consistently, before arriving elsewhere for fletching.
Such machines could only be found on Rutera, and Anton was pleased by the high level of speed, consistency, and quality. The former was unmatched by anything else, though the quality could not surpass a craftsman who had worked for decades or centuries. Even so, this was the best place for the work they wanted. Perhaps some advanced smiths could work with something new, but the specifications required were unfamiliar because very few people had ever needed to make such ammunition, and none for a cultivator beyond Life Transformation. The small handfuls of arrows Anton had commissioned were made individually for special circumstances, not with the intent that every single arrow he shot would have a physical component. No matter how big his storage bag was, hed never have enough room- and it was unnecessary and impractical besides. His natural energy was stronger and more cohesive than most material cores could replicate.
Getting materials for this could have been a whole lot easier, you know, Everheart commented from nearby. Just rip apart a planet or two and youd be done. Wouldnt even have to have anyone on them.
But it would have to have high quantities of natural energy, right? Anton raised an eyebrow. And greatly reduce future livability.
Yeah, sure, but theres so much unclaimed crap here in the lower realms
I bet there are things better than Worldheart if anyone takes the time to look into it, Anton shook his head. And the material requirements are different for Nthanda to begin with.
Antons senses shifted to another part of the factory, where the number of machines was fewer but still prominent. It was no large assembly line, instead there was a bench where a piece of metal was being cut by high intensity light. The beam shifted over the stationary object as it carved the proper outline, then when its cut finished a technician subjected it to tests and inspections. Anton could already tell them the dimensions were within specification and that there were impurities in the top edge of the shaft. It snapped under the pressure of their machinery, and the surrounding technicians sighed.
The arrows were easy- they just needed a material that could hold its shape but also bend around a bow as expected, and slight material imperfections were less relevant as long as it broke inside its intended target. The bow itself, however, would have to stand up to a physical strength that had required special machinery to reproduce. The process was a useful study for the Ruterans, and the knowledge would be valuable for future body cultivators who surpassed Life Transformation- without ascension.N0v3lTr0ve served as the original host for this chapter's release on N0v3l--B1n.
The Ruterans still needed payment, of course. It wasnt a trivial exercise to repurpose a factory and co-opt the services of individuals who could be dealing with other military matters. However, the price had been acceptable, and the need for Nthanda to be effective recognized.
Gone were the days when Rutera didnt understand the power of cultivators. A couple decades of interaction and sufficient exposure to people like Anton and the assaults from the Sylanis Cluster meant at worst, there were some stubborn people who thought things used to be better. But of course, Rutera wasnt leaving behind their learned technology, which had previously been their only way to focus natural energy. Instead, they were developing a new blend that worked with what they already had. There were a few from the first waves that had learned from particular cultivators- like Ty had from Elder Intan- but there had been time to develop at least the first iteration of a cultivation style that fit Rutera.
During these two years without conflict, scouts had been surveying the Sylanis Cluster to find signs of movement, and building forces. That was happening, without question. The same was true of constructing ships, since there was more than just the one place Anton had attacked- and hed really only stifled a few of their bigger projects, not their work as a whole. The Sylanis Cluster was definitely going to act but when was unsure. It was also unknown if the forces used to try to suppress their efforts would be well spent, as they were on a higher defensive alert, the scouts barely able to slip through patrols. And it wasnt as if the trifold alliance was just sitting around doing nothing.
Rutera especially was developing rapidly, with their best cultivators pushing into Life Transformation. Given that their technology allowed their best to function as if they were that powerful before, even those in early Life Transformation could match some cultivators in mid or late Life Transformation. Assimilation or Worldbinding cultivators were still an exception, but they were the elite among the elites in the Sylanis Cluster, Ceretos and Weos. The latter had a few successes in the last years, though whether they would match the others one-for-one was still unclear.
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When the warning signals came, Anton was disappointed but not surprised. It was quickly confirmed that another fleet was entering Ruteran space, far more than would be needed for simple diplomacy if they were willing. Rutera and Weos were closer to the three systems of the Sylanis Cluster, so it wasnt terribly odd that Rutera was the subject of the majority of attacks.
Of course, there could also have been nearly simultaneous attacks on the other systems. Ceretos was the most secure, but Weos was more than a step up from the last time, having recovered from their civil war for the most part- and with a few Assimilation cultivators. Though it seemed some of those were only good on their home planets, which wasnt exactly unexpected. Anton was a weird exception.
Well then, Anton stood up, waving to Merve. Its time for me to go. Hopefully, I should be back within a few hours.
She stood with him. Wait. Take me with you.
You sure? Anton asked. Merve was a Life Transformation cultivator, so she wasnt exactly weak. However, in the Ruteran system it was more difficult for cultivators who werent independently mobile in space to fight.
I am, Merve nodded. Id rather fight for something, now that I have a choice. And my cultivation isnt exactly progressing smoothly just sitting around circulating energy. Besides, I can help. Im not sure exactly how much I can do anything with Angelic Providence, but I can improve a handful of others and make you at least slightly more effective.
Anton nodded. His experience with Merve was one of a talented woman who was born in the wrong place- though even the stronger sects and clans seemed to be the wrong place in the Sylanis Cluster. She had been one of the enemies, and she had her sins, but he trusted her enough to fight alongside her. He knew enough of what she said was true that there was nothing to be gained from going back to them except death. She had the option to live on Ceretos where the natural energy was better, but chose to stay with Anton regardless- which at the moment meant Rutera. He was glad that she would choose to fight for what was around her, instead of being forced into it by circumstance.
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Chapter 520
Unfamiliar metal machinery rumbled as metal rods were poured down the assembly line. Heavy machines stamped, squished, and stretched the rods rapidly and consistently, before arriving elsewhere for fletching.
Such machines could only be found on Rutera, and Anton was pleased by the high level of speed, consistency, and quality. The former was unmatched by anything else, though the quality could not surpass a craftsman who had worked for decades or centuries. Even so, this was the best place for the work they wanted. Perhaps some advanced smiths could work with something new, but the specifications required were unfamiliar because very few people had ever needed to make such ammunition, and none for a cultivator beyond Life Transformation. The small handfuls of arrows Anton had commissioned were made individually for special circumstances, not with the intent that every single arrow he shot would have a physical component. No matter how big his storage bag was, hed never have enough room- and it was unnecessary and impractical besides. His natural energy was stronger and more cohesive than most material cores could replicate.
Getting materials for this could have been a whole lot easier, you know, Everheart commented from nearby. Just rip apart a planet or two and youd be done. Wouldnt even have to have anyone on them.
But it would have to have high quantities of natural energy, right? Anton raised an eyebrow. And greatly reduce future livability.
Yeah, sure, but theres so much unclaimed crap here in the lower realms
I bet there are things better than Worldheart if anyone takes the time to look into it, Anton shook his head. And the material requirements are different for Nthanda to begin with.
Antons senses shifted to another part of the factory, where the number of machines was fewer but still prominent. It was no large assembly line, instead there was a bench where a piece of metal was being cut by high intensity light. The beam shifted over the stationary object as it carved the proper outline, then when its cut finished a technician subjected it to tests and inspections. Anton could already tell them the dimensions were within specification and that there were impurities in the top edge of the shaft. It snapped under the pressure of their machinery, and the surrounding technicians sighed.
The arrows were easy- they just needed a material that could hold its shape but also bend around a bow as expected, and slight material imperfections were less relevant as long as it broke inside its intended target. The bow itself, however, would have to stand up to a physical strength that had required special machinery to reproduce. The process was a useful study for the Ruterans, and the knowledge would be valuable for future body cultivators who surpassed Life Transformation- without ascension.N0v3lTr0ve served as the original host for this chapter's release on N0v3l--B1n.
The Ruterans still needed payment, of course. It wasnt a trivial exercise to repurpose a factory and co-opt the services of individuals who could be dealing with other military matters. However, the price had been acceptable, and the need for Nthanda to be effective recognized.
Gone were the days when Rutera didnt understand the power of cultivators. A couple decades of interaction and sufficient exposure to people like Anton and the assaults from the Sylanis Cluster meant at worst, there were some stubborn people who thought things used to be better. But of course, Rutera wasnt leaving behind their learned technology, which had previously been their only way to focus natural energy. Instead, they were developing a new blend that worked with what they already had. There were a few from the first waves that had learned from particular cultivators- like Ty had from Elder Intan- but there had been time to develop at least the first iteration of a cultivation style that fit Rutera.
During these two years without conflict, scouts had been surveying the Sylanis Cluster to find signs of movement, and building forces. That was happening, without question. The same was true of constructing ships, since there was more than just the one place Anton had attacked- and hed really only stifled a few of their bigger projects, not their work as a whole. The Sylanis Cluster was definitely going to act but when was unsure. It was also unknown if the forces used to try to suppress their efforts would be well spent, as they were on a higher defensive alert, the scouts barely able to slip through patrols. And it wasnt as if the trifold alliance was just sitting around doing nothing.
Rutera especially was developing rapidly, with their best cultivators pushing into Life Transformation. Given that their technology allowed their best to function as if they were that powerful before, even those in early Life Transformation could match some cultivators in mid or late Life Transformation. Assimilation or Worldbinding cultivators were still an exception, but they were the elite among the elites in the Sylanis Cluster, Ceretos and Weos. The latter had a few successes in the last years, though whether they would match the others one-for-one was still unclear.
-----
When the warning signals came, Anton was disappointed but not surprised. It was quickly confirmed that another fleet was entering Ruteran space, far more than would be needed for simple diplomacy if they were willing. Rutera and Weos were closer to the three systems of the Sylanis Cluster, so it wasnt terribly odd that Rutera was the subject of the majority of attacks.
Of course, there could also have been nearly simultaneous attacks on the other systems. Ceretos was the most secure, but Weos was more than a step up from the last time, having recovered from their civil war for the most part- and with a few Assimilation cultivators. Though it seemed some of those were only good on their home planets, which wasnt exactly unexpected. Anton was a weird exception.
Well then, Anton stood up, waving to Merve. Its time for me to go. Hopefully, I should be back within a few hours.
She stood with him. Wait. Take me with you.
You sure? Anton asked. Merve was a Life Transformation cultivator, so she wasnt exactly weak. However, in the Ruteran system it was more difficult for cultivators who werent independently mobile in space to fight.
I am, Merve nodded. Id rather fight for something, now that I have a choice. And my cultivation isnt exactly progressing smoothly just sitting around circulating energy. Besides, I can help. Im not sure exactly how much I can do anything with Angelic Providence, but I can improve a handful of others and make you at least slightly more effective.
Anton nodded. His experience with Merve was one of a talented woman who was born in the wrong place- though even the stronger sects and clans seemed to be the wrong place in the Sylanis Cluster. She had been one of the enemies, and she had her sins, but he trusted her enough to fight alongside her. He knew enough of what she said was true that there was nothing to be gained from going back to them except death. She had the option to live on Ceretos where the natural energy was better, but chose to stay with Anton regardless- which at the moment meant Rutera. He was glad that she would choose to fight for what was around her, instead of being forced into it by circumstance.
Chapter 520Unfamiliar metal machinery rumbled as metal rods were poured down the assembly line. Heavy machines stamped, squished, and stretched the rods rapidly and consistently, before arriving elsewhere for fletching. Such machines could only be found on Rutera, and Anton was pleased by the high level of speed, consistency, and quality. The former was unmatched by anything else, though the quality could not surpass a craftsman who had worked for decades or centuries. Even so, this was the best place for the work they wanted. Perhaps some advanced smiths could work with something new, but the specifications required were unfamiliar because very few people had ever needed to make such ammunition, and none for a cultivator beyond Life Transformation. The small handfuls of arrows Anton had commissioned were made individually for special circumstances, not with the intent that every single arrow he shot would have a physical component. No matter how big his storage bag was, hed never have enough room- and it was unnecessary and impractical besides. His natural energy was stronger and more cohesive than most material cores could replicate.Getting materials for this could have been a whole lot easier, you know, Everheart commented from nearby. Just rip apart a planet or two and youd be done. Wouldnt even have to have anyone on them.But it would have to have high quantities of natural energy, right? Anton raised an eyebrow. And greatly reduce future livability.Yeah, sure, but theres so much unclaimed crap here in the lower realmsI bet there are things better than Worldheart if anyone takes the time to look into it, Anton shook his head. And the material requirements are different for Nthanda to begin with.Antons senses shifted to another part of the factory, where the number of machines was fewer but still prominent. It was no large assembly line, instead there was a bench where a piece of metal was being cut by high intensity light. The beam shifted over the stationary object as it carved the proper outline, then when its cut finished a technician subjected it to tests and inspections. Anton could already tell them the dimensions were within specification and that there were impurities in the top edge of the shaft. It snapped under the pressure of their machinery, and the surrounding technicians sighed.The arrows were easy- they just needed a material that could hold its shape but also bend around a bow as expected, and slight material imperfections were less relevant as long as it broke inside its intended target. The bow itself, however, would have to stand up to a physical strength that had required special machinery to reproduce. The process was a useful study for the Ruterans, and the knowledge would be valuable for future body cultivators who surpassed Life Transformation- without ascension.N0v3lTr0ve served as the original host for this chapter's release on N0v3l--B1n.The Ruterans still needed payment, of course. It wasnt a trivial exercise to repurpose a factory and co-opt the services of individuals who could be dealing with other military matters. However, the price had been acceptable, and the need for Nthanda to be effective recognized.Gone were the days when Rutera didnt understand the power of cultivators. A couple decades of interaction and sufficient exposure to people like Anton and the assaults from the Sylanis Cluster meant at worst, there were some stubborn people who thought things used to be better. But of course, Rutera wasnt leaving behind their learned technology, which had previously been their only way to focus natural energy. Instead, they were developing a new blend that worked with what they already had. There were a few from the first waves that had learned from particular cultivators- like Ty had from Elder Intan- but there had been time to develop at least the first iteration of a cultivation style that fit Rutera.During these two years without conflict, scouts had been surveying the Sylanis Cluster to find signs of movement, and building forces. That was happening, without question. The same was true of constructing ships, since there was more than just the one place Anton had attacked- and hed really only stifled a few of their bigger projects, not their work as a whole. The Sylanis Cluster was definitely going to act but when was unsure. It was also unknown if the forces used to try to suppress their efforts would be well spent, as they were on a higher defensive alert, the scouts barely able to slip through patrols. And it wasnt as if the trifold alliance was just sitting around doing nothing. Rutera especially was developing rapidly, with their best cultivators pushing into Life Transformation. Given that their technology allowed their best to function as if they were that powerful before, even those in early Life Transformation could match some cultivators in mid or late Life Transformation. Assimilation or Worldbinding cultivators were still an exception, but they were the elite among the elites in the Sylanis Cluster, Ceretos and Weos. The latter had a few successes in the last years, though whether they would match the others one-for-one was still unclear. -----When the warning signals came, Anton was disappointed but not surprised. It was quickly confirmed that another fleet was entering Ruteran space, far more than would be needed for simple diplomacy if they were willing. Rutera and Weos were closer to the three systems of the Sylanis Cluster, so it wasnt terribly odd that Rutera was the subject of the majority of attacks. Of course, there could also have been nearly simultaneous attacks on the other systems. Ceretos was the most secure, but Weos was more than a step up from the last time, having recovered from their civil war for the most part- and with a few Assimilation cultivators. Though it seemed some of those were only good on their home planets, which wasnt exactly unexpected. Anton was a weird exception.Well then, Anton stood up, waving to Merve. Its time for me to go. Hopefully, I should be back within a few hours.She stood with him. Wait. Take me with you.You sure? Anton asked. Merve was a Life Transformation cultivator, so she wasnt exactly weak. However, in the Ruteran system it was more difficult for cultivators who werent independently mobile in space to fight.I am, Merve nodded. Id rather fight for something, now that I have a choice. And my cultivation isnt exactly progressing smoothly just sitting around circulating energy. Besides, I can help. Im not sure exactly how much I can do anything with Angelic Providence, but I can improve a handful of others and make you at least slightly more effective.Anton nodded. His experience with Merve was one of a talented woman who was born in the wrong place- though even the stronger sects and clans seemed to be the wrong place in the Sylanis Cluster. She had been one of the enemies, and she had her sins, but he trusted her enough to fight alongside her. He knew enough of what she said was true that there was nothing to be gained from going back to them except death. She had the option to live on Ceretos where the natural energy was better, but chose to stay with Anton regardless- which at the moment meant Rutera. He was glad that she would choose to fight for what was around her, instead of being forced into it by circumstance.
