Chess Mage of Faerûn

Chapter 375 Dragon Entering the Clouds

After informing the technician of the estimated results, he further explained:

"The manufacturing process is not difficult, but the lack of specialized tools and equipment means we can only barely overcome the difficulties and make some simple versions ourselves."

"In a couple of days I will be heading to Highhold, where my teacher is located. The construction workshop and golem workshop there can provide a fairly complete and sophisticated set of instruments and equipment."

"Then the time can be shortened depending on the actual situation."

"We'll try to finish within twelve days. If you have any help, could you speed up the renovation process?"

At this point, Tinker spoke up:

“I do have an idea. The hull modification is a whole project. Some of the more difficult and challenging parts will take up a lot of time. Not to mention anything else, just reinforcing the external frame requires riveting, welding, and anti-corrosion coating. Without the corresponding processes and technology, it would take a lot of effort.”

"Ah."

The mage, who already understood the repairman's intentions, stopped and looked at him.

"So I think we should let those guys go to the shipwrights to complete the simple steps first, and leave the major problems for us to tackle when we get back."

"That's it!"

Zhang Yuan turned around and headed back towards the dock.

Is it in such a hurry?

Nancy was somewhat surprised.

"We haven't gone very far yet, we'll make plans for tomorrow."

The return of the group surprised the people on the Auerbach, but the mage and his companions now held a far higher status in their eyes than before, when they were acting like they owned the place. After a brief conversation, they finalized the plan and took their leave.

Back at the base, Master Zhang, with a touch of the ruthless, late-night crowing of a miser, dragged the team members, who had been waiting at the base all day thinking they could finally go to sleep, into a meeting that very night. After informing them of the entire plan for the ship's modification and upgrade, they collectively discussed and arranged the subsequent matters and schedules clearly.

There is only one goal: to complete all preparations within the one-month timeframe and return directly to Wudong to begin the planned construction.

The following morning, the kind-hearted Mr. Zhang generously allowed the team members to sleep in a little longer. After that, the entire team started operating in a tight and regular manner, like a wound-up gear.

Lawrence went to the Thieves' Guild and began to screen potential recruits of wanderers based on his existing network of contacts and current intelligence.

Incidentally, the old lecher who reunited with his lover was experiencing a blissful reunion, their cloying affection giving onlookers goosebumps.

The two dwarf brothers stayed at the camp to pack their travel necessities, filling a wagon with luggage and the fine wine they intended to use to bribe their tribe.

Their home, Triltstriker Hills, is no pleasant place either. It is located near Triltstriker, east of Troll Claws, through which the Canaanite Squad passed. It is not too far by car, and it takes about ten days to travel there and back.

However, unforeseen circumstances may arise during the journey, which is difficult to predict. The positioning gems specially prepared by the mage are designed to deal with such situations. If anything changes, the teleportation array of the Highhold will make it easy to accurately lock onto and provide support.

Nancy remained at the Flame Fist base, responsible for monitoring and supervising the progress of ship modifications and ore preparation and refining.

As for Zhang Yuan himself, he naturally wanted to go to Gaolibao to visit his teacher, but there was one more thing to do first. "Have you all packed up? We don't need too many supplies for the journey, just pack the wine."

Master Zhang gave the two dwarf brothers, who were struggling to carry their luggage and wine barrels, a barrage of instructions and criticisms.

"Boss, it's almost a seven-day journey, you can't let us starve to death on the way."

Kegan's complaints were not without merit. All they could pack into the cart was three days' worth of rations. Even a donkey couldn't work on an empty stomach.

"That's enough. I'll fly you for a while, and we'll have plenty of time to resupply."

Leaving aside the delighted Bard and Kegan, the mage who arrived at the training ground once again summoned the soaring cloud of Monkeykin.

The snow-white clouds stretched out and covered the open space in the center of the field. When had the Flame Fist team members ever seen such a sight? They couldn't even care less about training and rushed over to watch, spontaneously forming a circular human wall around the clouds.

The dwarf brothers involved were even more excited. Even though it wasn't their first time riding in the chariot, the treatment of Baiyun turning the chariot around for the dragon was truly unforgettable and something they longed for.

"Wow, what a grand display. It's only been a short time since we last met, but you've already got the air of a legendary archmage."

Ska approached Zhang Yuan, who was directing the carriage up the cloud, his words filled with both admiration and satisfaction.

"I don't deserve the title of Grand Mage. Why would my teacher and the others go through all that trouble? They could just teleport as a group. My methods may look powerful, but they are mostly due to a series of coincidences."

"Given your achievements at this age, there's no room for luck."

"Makes sense."

Zhang Yuan turned his head to the side, pretending to think for a moment:
"Then I can only attribute it to my exceptional talent."

"..."

Several dragon-like creatures pulled the cloud chariot that had floated into the air, accelerating as they ascended into the sky amidst the astonished gazes of the Flame Fist soldiers and Baldur citizens watching below. They were then enveloped by a cloud of mist that appeared out of nowhere and disappeared into the vast white cloud background of the sky, becoming indistinguishable from the rest of the world.

Actually, Master Zhang didn't originally want to show off like this, but after reviewing the entire operation plan, he found that the dwarf family reunion group was the part most likely to fail.

Ideally, the round trip would take about fourteen days, and having ten days to recruit and persuade the two dwarf brothers should not be a problem, but!

The large group of dozens of people expected to return, even carrying their belongings and tools on the long journey, can they really be compared to a mere two people traveling light?

Considering the unforeseen circumstances that might arise along the way, or the emergence of a few stubborn old men with mental problems, the mage decided it was better to be prudent and take a wait-and-see approach.

Speaking of which, the air force is much faster than crawling on the ground. The journey, which was expected to take seven days by carriage, took half a day to arrive in the Trilta Hills region. Guided by two dwarves, they landed near a hill with the help of the last rays of sunset.

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As the descending air currents and the gusts of wind whipped up by the dragon's wings landed, the chariot was hit by a blizzard that lashed the faces of several dwarf guards not far ahead.

The dwarves below were already in chaos. When the dragons pulled the cloud chariots and swooped down through the clouds, the scene left these dwarf tigers, who had spent their entire lives dealing with the underground caves, completely dumbfounded.

Fortunately, the dwarf tribes here were not the kind of complacent rulers who had enjoyed peace for a long time. When Master Zhang stepped off the dragon carriage, he was met with a row of dwarf shield guards holding large shields in front of him, and behind the shield formation were rows of crossbows.

(End of this chapter)