Otherworld Advance Team
Chapter 1205 - 1198: Passivation Treatment

Chapter 1205: Chapter 1198: Passivation Treatment

"Sure enough, what did I say..." Watching Nightingale’s excited expression and listening to her eager words, Cheng Ziang couldn’t help shaking his head with a wry smile.

Military weapons research is often the first to be applied to developments with destructive potentials, and if the country is involved in a war at that time, this process will be greatly accelerated.

This is why some people believe that after gunpowder was introduced to the West, Westerners created guns and cannons, while Easterners used it for fireworks. There are many other examples, such as the research findings on atoms, which were first used to create atomic bombs.

The Otherworld Research Center was originally established as a military research institute, a product of the Origin Project, and a significant portion of these scientists were active service military personnel. So, once a breakthrough was made, it would definitely first be applied to military equipment.

But to be honest, given the current international situation in the Otherworld, applying Yuanzi Group research to civilian purposes is not very meaningful. Without sufficient strength, even the most advanced technology is futile.

This reminded Cheng Ziang of that famous joke: A child traded a dagger for a pocket watch, and his father told him, "If someone comes now to kill your parents, humiliate your sister, all you can do is pull out your watch and say to the murderers, ’Good morning, gentlemen, it’s nine o’clock sharp Moscow time.’"

"So, you’re saying, we could use particles as bullets, fire them from a gun to explode upon reaching the target, isn’t that..." Baiyue pondered.

"A point-targeted explosion with a trigger-happy, chant-free version," Tangmo shrugged his shoulders and humorously added.

"If the weapon could be miniaturized to the size of a handgun, I think it would be a formidable weapon that would allow people unable to learn magic to use magic directly to harm enemies," Cheng Ziang nodded in agreement.

"They’re on it. The researchers from the center have already begun turning theory into reality. I estimate you’ll be able to use it on your next campaign," Wang Xu said.

"When it comes to developing weapons, you really do make rapid progress..." Cheng Ziang sighed, unsure if he was expressing wonder or sarcasm.

"I have another question," Zhuyan Yu spoke up.

"Please, go ahead!" Nightingale nodded in response.

"How are you going to split the Yuanzi Group?" Zhuyan Yu asked.

It had to be said, as a former researcher, Zhuyan Yu asked a very precise question that went straight to the heart of the issue.

"Good question," Nightingale raised her index finger in praise, then spoke seriously, "Through computer simulation, we tested thousands of materials and eventually discovered that Kedal metal from Ilanadale can split the Yuanzi Group."

"Kedal again..." Hu Daoke couldn’t help blurting out.

"Kedal metal has fragmentation resistance. We tried using Kedal metal to split the Yuanzi Group, and it proved to be viable. Kedal metal’s fragmentation resistance is also applicable to the Yuanzi Group," Nightingale explained.

"Seems like we need to use metals from Otherworld to research Otherworld’s magic," Cheng Ziang couldn’t help but remark.

"Only magic can defeat magic, after all," Luo’er also couldn’t resist making a light-hearted comment.

"Speaking of which, Kedal metal weapons should be out of market by now, huh? The last time nearly got me, the blade almost turned on its wielder," Cheng Ziang said with lingering fear.

"Don’t worry, we’ve now learned how to passivate Kedal metal, so what happened last time won’t occur again," Wang Xu paused, then couldn’t help complaining, "But then again, who told you to use the blade to cut stone? Was that knife meant for cutting stone?"

"Isn’t this supposed to cut through iron like mud?" Cheng Ziang argued.

"If it cuts through iron like mud, you use it to chop stone, next time we can only say it can be used as a kitchen knife," Wang Xu said, spreading his hands.

"How is the passivation done?" Luo’er asked curiously.

"Simply put," Nightingale took the initiative to answer, "in Ilanadale, Wood Elves mainly use alloy refining to incorporate certain metals into Kedal metal for passivation. On Earth, it’s said that the surface of Kedal metal can be passivated using the high temperature from plasma."

"What’s the benefit of passivation?" Hu Daoke asked.

"Of course, there are benefits," Nightingale said. "Once the surface of the Kedal metal is passivated, it can be directly handled. For example, if we make a knife out of Kedal metal, we only need to leave the blade part exposed and passivate all the other parts to create a Kedal metal blade that can be held directly, as the Kedal metal inside the knife cannot disrupt the passivated surface."

"Hmm, this is quite interesting," Cheng Ziang said, nodding in satisfaction.

"It should be noted that in our studies, we found that if Kedal metal is used to split Yuanzi Groups, the Kedal metal itself will also become passivated. If it’s made into a weapon, then after about one million particles have been fired, the Kedal splitter inside the gun barrel will be completely passivated and will require replacement," Nightingale explained.

"A gun that fires a million times doesn’t need a new splitter; the whole gun could just be replaced," Hu Daoke couldn’t help but interject.

"If we use the collision of odd number particles to create weapons, does that mean we only need to replace the Magic Crystal to fire, or rather, can this weapon directly draw infinite magic from the atmosphere to harm the target?" Baiyue asked tentatively, frowning.

"Yes, that’s exactly the next-generation new concept weapon currently being researched at the center. Just replace the Kedal splitter, and you can achieve endless firing with the magic weapon," Wang Xu nodded and then announced exciting news, "Currently, a prototype has been made and is ready to be equipped for testing by your Advance Team first."

"Testing guns again..." Hu Daoke said with a troubled expression.

"Don’t worry, we’ve made safety our utmost concern. There won’t be any safety issues; we just need to improve it based on the user’s performance," Wang Xu assured.

In fact, every new weapon about to be launched is first tested in the virtual world, allowing students from the academy to use these weapons through the simulator and provide feedback for improvements.

One could say that when a weapon is made, it’s almost complete, only needing actual experience for final adjustments.

Currently, the research center calls the study of Magic Nucleus Groups, "Source River Technology," a name pleasing to the ear and derived from the Ancestors’ stage plays. It was the Ancestors who called their magic technology "Source River Technology," and the research center plans to continue their legacy.

"With the urgency to showcase the new armaments, is our mission to explore and investigate, or are we going to conquer the East Continent?" Cheng Ziang couldn’t resist teasing.

"In any case, this is a significant matter. Ensuring your safety is headquarters’ top priority, so as long as there are advanced weapons, we will distribute them to you as a top priority to ensure your maximum safety," Wang Xu explained.

"From this perspective, the treatment for the Advance Team isn’t bad," Hu Daoke said with a smile.

"Luo’er," Wang Xu looked at Luo’er, speaking seriously, "as the Captain of the Advance Team, you must remember that your mission is to protect Teacher Zhuyan Yu. She is your superior, and you must unconditionally follow her arrangements. Absolutely do not act on your own initiative. Remember, bear in mind your position; don’t make another big move that halts the hearts of headquarters’ big shots."

"I know. I understand what I should do," Luo’er nodded earnestly.

"That’s good," Wang Xu nodded, satisfied and then turned to Zhuyan Yu, warning, "Teacher Zhu, I believe you are already aware of their situation. The people you are leading are important political assets for headquarters, so remember not to act rashly. It’s okay to avoid risks; you must be safe. You understand what I mean, right?"

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