Can't I develop my own character?

Unless the Eastern Continent has also been blessed by the Earth Goddess, which is unlikely, the news of Arcadia's rifles would not have been hidden for so long. They must have been eager to declare war right after they developed and put it into mass production.

Tsk~dlc, it’s different if you spend money.

However, when comparing Arcadia's technology with these materials, the technical difference in rifles should not be too big, but as for battleships, it is definitely incomparable, not to mention airships. Ryan has not seen any country develop an airship so far.

"Steam engine, the fusion of magic and machinery...it really can't be considered pure technology."

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"By the way, can this thing be integrated with a train? If we just look at the power, it can indeed be used on a train. I think doubling the speed wouldn't be a problem."

It’s strange that Ryan, who is so technically illiterate, can actually think seriously about this matter?

Praise the Earth Goddess, She is so generous.

"From now on, I will be the most loyal believer of the Earth Goddess."

Ryan took the blueprint and studied it.

He was not a technology fan, but he was immersed in the study of civilization technology, and the next day came in a blink of an eye.

Because he had sent the maid away early, no one came to disturb him. When the morning sun shone into the room, Ryan stood up and stretched, looking at the results of his night's work, and nodded with satisfaction.

He divided the analysis of the design drawings into two parts and gave them to 'Motis' and 'Vene' respectively. First, they studied the rifle. It was not difficult to make it with the current technical level of the two countries, but it could only be a first-generation model. It could not compare with Arcadia in power, but it had lower technical requirements and less time cost.

What he lacks most right now is time. It is impossible for Ryan to spend one or two years to improve his overall technology and build a higher-end rifle.

As long as they can mass-produce the first generation of rifles and build a rifle army of sufficient size, they will at least have the strength to fight in a head-on war with Arcadia.

"Let's call it the Chert Rifle, to commemorate the fallen hero. You can rest in peace now. Your lifelong skills transcend time and continue to shine."

Next is the investment in warships and the research on airships, and learn about air combat strikes. This is a war innovation of epoch-making significance.

Warships are also necessary, but the construction of warships is a major project, requiring steel mills, accessories factories, and parts processing plants. More importantly, it requires the training of scientific researchers. Even if one has the technology, one still has to learn and understand it. In this sense, craftsmen are indeed quite impressive.

Although the craftsmen do not have the same powerful combat capabilities as other extraordinary beings, their advancement in technological civilization is epoch-making and drives the improvement of national strength.

However, in a world dominated by supernatural powers, when personal power reaches a certain level, one can ignore all rules. For example, if an eighth-level supernatural being appears, then rifles and cannons will be completely useless.

This requires a balanced consideration. After all, the cost of training high-level transcendents is not low, and you can't train them just because you want to. If they don't have enough talent, no matter how much you train them, it will be useless.

Forget it, Ryan thought that living in the crotch was enough, why think so far into the future? As long as Arcadia was conquered and the civilization level was directly improved from there, then Augustus and the Northern Federation would also be able to develop along with it.

However, it is better to manage them separately. Ryan is worried about what to do with his next small account. He has no idea about the witch's mission and doesn't know what the situation is with Lao Qiao.

If I can get the second magatama, I might be able to ask the invincible Janus for the final one. Maybe that god will think that Grandpa Ryan is kind and help him.

But the witch starts in Wildea, so it may be impossible for her to control Arcadia. The next character can choose to start in Arcadia... In theory, there should be no need to spend money to buy the DLC, right?

I have no place to spend it.

"While technological development is fundamental, the key is to unleash extraordinary power. The Holy Blood Army's potential is far greater than any rifle."

"There's also the Moonlight Knights. It's a pity they lost their elite troops in the battle. Otherwise, defending the northern continent's border head-on wouldn't be a problem."

"The hunter army's training has just begun, but there's a lot of hope for the future. The key is to withstand this wave of attacks first."

If you can complete the trial mission of 'Xia Li', the benefits of upgrading will be unimaginable.

If Doclodes is generous enough, he can even respond to Xia Li's request. By then, the will of the God of Power and Blood will descend upon this legion, and perhaps the bullets from the rifles will only turn into a pile of feces.

The power of gods is of conceptual nature. They can distort reality and make the impossible possible.

Just tell me whether you will respond or not?

If you don't respond, I'll turn around and become the chosen one for other gods!

Well, it seems that the Blood God is quite generous at the moment.

Therefore, Ryan is now focusing on the trial of 'Xali', and the key to completing this task may lie in the plan of the Eye of Dawn and Dusk and the Blood Bishop.

He walked out of the room and found that the maids who had left yesterday had returned one after another.

A day has passed, and it's time for Creed to take action.

Sure enough, not long after Ryan finished breakfast, the head maid came over to inform him that Kesha had arrived.

This time, Ryan let her into the house directly. After sending the servants away, Kesha said, "Lord Creed agreed to meet with you. I have brought the relic with me. You can talk directly."

When she spoke, she kept a considerable distance from Ryan, as if she was wary of the latter's strange power of desire. They had only shaken hands yesterday, and that strange ugly-faced pot should not have been taken out today, right?

Kaisha looked around vigilantly and did not find the Pot of Greed, so she breathed a sigh of relief.

"You don't even dare to come and see me directly?" Ryan curled his lips. "That guy Creed is not sincere."

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"That's not something I can decide."

As Kaisha spoke, she placed an eyeball-shaped relic on the table in the living room, input magic power into it, and the eyeball projected a beam of light, transforming into a hooded man in gray.

"Lion, long time no see." Creed said in a hoarse voice, "The first time I saw you was in Berman City, when you swore allegiance to the Grand Duke. I never thought that in less than half a year, you would become a powerful noble in the empire."

"In comparison, you have become a rat crossing the street in the empire." Ryan spread his hands.

"Even mice have their own joys." Creed laughed hoarsely. "Lion, let's get down to business. I've already made an agreement with General Horton of the Temple of War. As long as Grand Duchess Maganna agrees to cooperate, the Eye of Dawn and the Blood Archbishop will do their utmost to help her seize the throne."

"Oh? How do I do that specifically?"

"The night after tomorrow, General Horton will lead the Blood Archbishops in an attack on the castle. We need your help to remove the Fire Covenant patrols so our people can enter Barron smoothly. When the time comes, just have Maganna lead the Dark Hand's men to provide support. The Blood Archbishops and the Eye of Dawn and Dusk will help her clear all obstacles. As long as Emperor Vene is dead, no one can compete for the Grand Duke."

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"The day after tomorrow? The Grand Duke is still in the Western Grasslands."

Creed smiled faintly: "You must have a way, right? The Grand Duke can even rush to the Kingdom of Lot, so coming to Barron is nothing."

Ryan understood in his heart that Maganna had fought with Elvian in the Kingdom of Lot, and Creed had also investigated the situation.

He specifically requested to take action the day after tomorrow, obviously because he didn't want the Iron Blood Army to come. The Holy Blood Army was fighting in the Kingdom of Kaint, and the two main forces of Augustus's army were restricted, leaving only the Royal Guards to be mobilized.

But the Royal Guards do not have top combat power, and seem too balanced in all aspects.

Moreover, Ryan knew that Creed was not telling the truth at all. The main force attacking the castle was not the Blood Archbishop or the Eye of Dawn and Dusk, but definitely the demon army in the chaotic space under the castle.

Once the demon army descends on Barron, the consequences will be disastrous. After all, even the Temple of War has taken action this time. Judging from the power fluctuations in the chaotic space during this period, the Bloody Hand Butcher Barton, one of the four strongest demons under the Blood God, is Creed's target.

"Okay, I'll go talk to the Grand Duke, but I have one condition."

"What conditions?"

"I don't trust you, and I trust the Blood Archbishop even less. That's why I need you in Barron, and you have to be there when the operation begins."

Creed fell silent.

Ryan's point is simple.

If you come and things don't go as planned, don't even think about running away.

To put it bluntly, his goal was to kill Creed. If the latter didn't show up, how could he kill him?

If he doesn't agree, it doesn't matter. At worst, he can just refuse to cooperate. Ryan continued to have people search for Creed's whereabouts slowly.

But he felt that Creed would agree, because the Blood Archbishop had already begun to act. If Creed could not get Maganna to participate, the main force of the Blood Archbishop and the Eye of Dawn and Dusk would not even be able to enter Barron. After all, "Vene" has greatly strengthened the patrols of Barron City, and no extraordinary forces will be able to sneak in.

"Barron, I'm here right now. I'll be there on the day of the operation." Creed suddenly smiled and said in a hoarse voice, "Lian, you're much smarter than Maganna."

Ryan said nothing.

But he felt even more murderous intent towards Creed.

The Grand Duke is not stupid, she just chooses to believe.

You can be the insider for your own plan, but Ryan will not agree to you mocking Maganna in turn.

Swish!

A gray-black light condensed in the air and turned into a contract that appeared between the two people.

"How about we share the same position, with the witness of the God of Contract?" Creed chuckled. "Ryan, sign it, or you can choose to give up your terms."

Ryan sneered and signed the contract without any hesitation.

With the power of the God of Contract, he was not worried that Creed would play tricks, and this was the most certain way to ensure that nothing would go wrong. The downside was that according to the terms of the contract, before the end of the day after tomorrow, his and Creed's positions would be sensed by each other.

In other words, if Creed wanted to kill him, he could send someone over at any time.

The same is true in reverse, it just depends on who is more ruthless.

Creed is obviously confident that he can escape Ryan's pursuit. Of course, he may also be playing psychological tactics, betting that Ryan dares not to sign, but Ryan dares.

Seeing the power of the contract imprinted in his soul, Creed's eyes flickered slightly and he let out an inexplicable laugh, but said nothing.

Keisha on the side shook her head secretly. She felt that Ryan and Creed were a little crazy. They dared to sign such a contract. How could they sleep peacefully at night?

"See you later, Ryan." Creed said, glanced at Keisha, and then disappeared into the living room.

"Then Lord Ryan, it's time for me to go. If you have any questions, you can contact me at any time. This is my temporary base."

Keisha took the eye, put down a piece of paper, bowed slightly to Ryan, and left the house without looking back.

Ryan ignored it. He closed his eyes and followed the power of the contract. He could feel that at this moment in Barron, somewhere to his southeast, perhaps only ten kilometers away in a straight line, was where Creed was.

"That location should be... around Baker Street."

The aristocratic district where Ryan is located belongs to the northern part of the city. Ten kilometers to the southeast is the southern part of the East City, where there is the most lively civilian market in Barron City.

Baker Street, located right in the heart of that area, was a typical, chaotic, densely populated area. In any other city, it would be called a slum. However, Barron was the imperial capital after all, and the Empress hated the paupers. Therefore, her subordinates did everything they could to ensure that there were no paupers in Barron, and that the quality of life there was at least slightly better than that of the poor.

If it weren't for the contract induction, it would be impossible to find Creed from Baker Street.

"That guy is quite powerful. Conservatively estimated to be at least level five or even level six, and he definitely has some means of saving his life."

"Asking Hai Nuo for help may have a 50-50 success rate. Once he escapes, the chances of catching him next time will be slim."

Don't be afraid of thieves stealing, just be afraid of thieves missing you.

Ryan's goal is to kill Creed and to crush the War Temple's plan in one fell swoop. To do this, he needs to take a gamble and win everything.

"Xia Li is coming back. This war is her test. The Royal Guards need to protect Barron's safety, and..."

Ryan took out the mirror and contacted Magna.

"Hmm? Ryan? What's wrong?"

At this time, the Grand Duke was standing on a hillside, wearing armor, with a long-handled axe stuck on the ground, looking majestic.

He is only 1.5 meters tall, but has the aura of 5.1 meters, and he looks down on the dignity of the world!

"Grand Duke, is there a war going on over there?"

"It's just a small-scale encounter. I got itchy hands and came out to clean up some rats."

Recently, the Western Barbarian Army is being reorganized by the newly emerged hero, and the two sides have temporarily stopped the war. Maganna is bored, so she comes out to take advantage of the situation and wipe out those small tribes that cannot bear the severe winter cold and want to sneak across.

Ryan chuckled: "Are you interested? Come and kill Creed for fun."

Magna's eyes lit up: "Creed? Where is he?"

"Barron, if you're free, I'll open the Chaos Channel and let you come over."

"I'm very free now!"

Upon hearing this, Ryan immediately set up the Janus sacrificial ceremony.

Oh almighty Janus, do me one more favor.

Wait, wasn't this ritual originally used to answer questions? Why is it now used exclusively for Chaos Dimension teleportation?

Never mind. It doesn't matter.

Janus responded to Ryan's prayer again, and after accepting the sacrifice, Magna's figure appeared in Ryan's room through the chaotic space.

She looked left and right, taking in the layout of Ryan's room.

"Is this your house in Barron? It looks pretty nice."

It was her first time in Ryan's room.

"Woo woo~ Grand Duke, it's been a long time since we last met. I missed you so much."

Wow, here is a cute big dude, she is small, soft and sweet!

Hold on!

"Ah! Ryan, what are you doing?!"

"You don't know, Grand Duke, that I'm walking on thin ice in the imperial capital. I have to be on guard against the hateful empress and deal with the insidious Creed. How can I survive without you, Grand Duke?"