Synthetic Wizard - Chapter 339 - 208: Wizard Tower Construction_2
The so-called magic energy constructs, also known as legendary mechanical life, include but are not limited to the Arcane Guard, Magic Energy Mecha, Tower Spirit constructs, and the Secret Silver Sage.
These legendary mechanical lives, without exception, possess combat power comparable to that of a Level 3 Wizard, and the more powerful ones can even directly confront True Spirit Wizards.
It’s just that their cost is extremely expensive, and very few Wizard Towers can afford them, so they are generally part of the combat sequence of a Floating City.
Although the Supreme Golem can’t compare to true magic energy constructs, it is much stronger than the Shadow Steel Golem and Vajra Golem, and even when placed in a large Wizard Tower, it usually serves as the final combat sequence.
A Supreme Golem can easily take down more than a dozen Level 1 Wizards in direct combat.
“A Golem Legion, huh.”
Sunan’s eyes sparkled with a thoughtful glow.
If he had to choose, he would definitely focus more on quality over quantity.
The internal Golem Legion should at least start with Refined Gold Golems.
Using Refined Gold Golems as the main force, supplemented by a few golems of the same level as Shadow Steel Golems.
But this way, the cost would certainly be astounding.
“At least problems that can be solved with Gold Coins are not really problems, saving up slowly will eventually be enough; materials, however, cannot be conjured out of thin air.”
Sunan pondered silently.
Besides energy supply, space planning, and combat installations, the Tower Spirit is also an essential part of a Wizard Tower.
They are the most advanced artificial intelligence responsible for the integrated operation of the Wizard Tower, combining functions such as terminal computing, data recording, battle command, and experimental assistance.
Generally, a Wizard Tower requires at least one Tower Spirit.
But if the budget allows, the more Tower Spirits, the better.
The computing power of a single Tower Spirit is limited, and sometimes two or three large tasks will occupy all its computing power.
The more Tower Spirits there are, the smoother and more efficient the operation of the Wizard Tower.
Usually, it’s best to arrange three Tower Spirits in a Wizard Tower, responsible respectively for the battle command system, daily operations, and as an experimental assistant.
Even more advanced than a Tower Spirit is a Tower Spirit construct, which can even transform into a physical entity to assist the wizard in battle.
To create a Tower Spirit, legendary-level soul crystals are required.
This is not a problem for Sunan; after all, they can be synthesized through miniature soul crystals.
During the previous wars in the conquered underground world, he accumulated a large number of soul crystals, more than enough to synthesize several legendary soul crystals.
“Various materials have been accumulated, so it’s time to start building the Wizard Tower.”
Sunan reached out, and instantly a panoramic three-dimensional model of the Dragon Forest appeared in the void.
His gaze swept over the model, and he began selecting a location for the construction.
Considering the charging issues of Clay Golems and material transportation issues, the location to build the Wizard Tower is best chosen within the Dragon Forest.
The space channels that spread throughout the underground world and the Star Empire allow for the immediate transport of various materials into the Dragon Forest.
Ultimately, Sunan chose a wide woodland in Zone 2 as the construction site.
Zone 2 is extensive, with high-tier Sub-dragon species and large Magic Plant Gardens occupying less than half of it, leaving the rest vacant, which is just right for utilization.
“Number 1, establish the task ’Build Wizard Tower’.
Sunan issued the command.
[Beginning input of Wizard Tower design diagrams…Input successful.]
[The task ’Build Wizard Tower’ has been established.]
[Please set the number of labor forces.]
“One thousand Clay Golems,” Sunan thought for a moment and said.
This number of Clay Golems is enough, and more would only drag down efficiency.
Moreover, it’s only in the initial construction of the tower base and body that such a number of Clay Golems are needed; when it comes to the actual construction of the internal space, much fewer Clay Golems are required, about a hundred will do.
The vast majority of layouts and facilities inside the Wizard Tower must be handled by the wizard personally.
After all, Clay Golems can’t draw runes and arrays.
This is the main reason why constructing a Wizard Tower often takes over a hundred years to complete.
Of course, it’s also possible to hire other wizards for help, or purchase Floating Rings, Spell Towers and Golem Legions and other facilities from other sources, thereby significantly reducing construction time.
But very few wizards would do such a thing.
The Wizard Tower is the core secret of a wizard, and almost no wizard would allow others to interfere in its construction, lest someone leave a backdoor, which might lead to great loss one day.
Wizards prefer to slowly build their Wizard Towers bit by bit rather than entrust it to others.
The construction of the tower base and body is relatively simple and can be left to Butler No. 1; Sunan only needs to occasionally check on the progress.
After arranging the tasks, he left the Dragon Remains Tower and returned to Ghost Lake City.
The Red Widow messaged three days ago, saying the members of the Russell Clan had been captured and were being escorted to Ghost Lake City.
Since the cities captured by the Star Empire in the Northwest Domain have not yet stabilized completely, no space channels have been built, and many journeys must rely on puppet flights, which takes some time.
Judging by the time, they should be arriving in Ghost Lake City soon.
Sure enough, just as he returned to Base 2 in Ghost Lake City, the Red Widow came to report to him.
“Master, four Level 3 Wizard Apprentices from the Russell Clan, including the current patriarch Fakado Russell, are now in the reception room, guarded by Secret Puppet No. 1 and No. 2.”
The Red Widow stood respectfully in front of the desk, slightly bent, showing no trace of the casualness or levity she displayed before others.
Her gaze occasionally flickered with a fervent charm when looking at Sunan.
“Well done,” Sunan praised.
The Red Widow’s face lit up with delight, discreetly glancing at Carolina beside her.
The latter remained expressionless, but her hands held before her stomach clenched ever so slightly.
Paying no mind to the small actions of his subordinates, Sunan walked straight outside.
In the reception room.
Four of the Russell Clan’s Wizard Apprentices sat on the couch, somewhat uneasily, occasionally glancing towards the hall’s entrance.
Two Secret Puppet girls stood indifferently on either side of the entrance, like doorkeepers.
Fakado glanced at them, his expression somewhat complex.
On the way here, he had considered escaping, but on one hand, he couldn’t escape the grasp of the two Secret Puppet girls, and on the other hand, even if he did, it would be futile.
The entire Starlight Continent is about to fall into the hands of the Star Empire and the Star Alliance; even if he escaped to the ends of the earth, he wouldn’t escape their reach.
Though finding a place to hide wasn’t impossible, living in seclusion indefinitely wasn’t viable.
Not to mention whether he could adapt; even if he did, lacking resource provision would mean he could hardly advance further in power.
To just give up on advancing as a wizard?
Fakado found that harder to accept than death.
“Patriarch, why do you think he wants to see us?”
A voice interrupted Fakado’s thoughts.
He turned his head to see that it was Innocent Russell speaking, the strongest Level 3 Wizard Apprentice in the family beside himself.
Innoсent was injured in the previous battle, and his face was still pale from not having recovered.
“I can’t figure it out either,” Fakado shook his head.
But in reality, he had an inkling.
When thinking about what could possibly interest an Official Wizard about the Russell Clan, he could only think of one thing.
But how did the other party come to know this secret?
After all, in the entire Russell Clan, only the patriarch knew this secret.
Apart from that, not only outsiders but even internal family members knew nothing about it.
As doubt filled his mind, Fakado suddenly sensed something amiss. Turning his head, he noticed a new figure had appeared in the hall at some unknown point.
A young man who seemed no older than his early twenties.
His appearance was handsome, but what truly drew attention were his eyes, deep and ethereal like the starry sky, and just meeting them gave the illusion that one’s soul was being pulled in.
In an instant, Fakado realized the identity of the person before him.
The master of the Star Alliance!
The only Wizard on the Starlight Continent in a thousand years!
Sunan Yanest!
