Chapter 612 - 236: Mechanical Undead No. 1

"All of this is thanks to everyone’s hard work," Wei’en said, his smile fading slightly. "But I hope that after you all get some rest, you can keep up this momentum."

"Understood, Director!"

"Understood. I will..."

"Alright, let’s begin recording."

Wei’en looked at the reinvigorated researchers, took the parchment, and read aloud, "The entire process for this experiment was as follows..."

Once he finished relaying the experimental process and the specific data, he made a point to display the Mechanical Zombie trapped in the Bone Prison, telling Teresa to photograph it for the research report.

"We will name it ’Mechanical Undead No. 1.’ I will also use it to complete subsequent research," Wei’en said, pointing at the Mechanical Zombie. "That’s all for now. Once you’re well-rested, submit a research report based on our current progress. However..."

"Teresa, discuss this with the others. Some of the more innovative creations should be held back for now. For example, the instrument for observing data, the Undead Joy Potion, and those Rune Arrays used for the mechanical modification. It’s not yet time to reveal them."

"I’ve made a note of it, Director."

Teresa nodded excitedly, her hand holding the quill trembling uncontrollably.

After more than twenty days and three hundred thousand gold pounds, they could finally submit a research report.

’It’s time to show Benoy and those other bastards the true strength of Research Institute No. 66, and finally change people’s opinion of Director Wei’en!’

"Additionally, regarding the plan for the next experiment."

Wei’en put away the parchment and continued, "First, all of you should try to complete a zombie advancement experiment. I trust I don’t have to explain how much this achievement will help you."

Teresa and the others nodded vigorously.

’Even if a Minister-Level Mechanical Zombie’s power isn’t that great, it’s still an achievement of our research institute. If everyone had one, it would be a real status symbol.’

"Second is the preparation for the experiment to advance from Minister Level to Director Level. After all this time, I’m sure you understand that increasing a Mechanical Undead’s power means spending a massive amount of gold pounds. Teresa, I’ll leave it to you again. Prepare ten times the amount on the previous list..."

"Ten times?!"

Wei’en scratched his head awkwardly. They had spent nearly two hundred thousand gold pounds recently; ten times that amount would be two million, which was, admittedly, a lot.

"However, for this next experiment, we’ll build two at the same time. All of you will cooperate on one, and I’ll work on another. This approach will cut the cost by two-thirds."

"Understood, Director." After writing it down, Teresa reminded him, "Actually, once we submit a report on our progress, Dean Josue will likely allocate more funds. Also, my family..."

"Let’s not involve your family," Wei’en said, shaking his head. "If we’re short on funds later, I’ll find another way. For example, we should be able to make some money from those Arrays and the observation instrument."

’After all, Teresa was using her family’s gold pounds. Even if she didn’t mind, if they kept spending it, the future obligations would become murky.’

’Wei’en had no desire to see the Silvira Clan announce in the future that the great invention of the Mechanical Undead was created with their funding...’

"And one final matter..."

"Please, go on."

"You remember the slots I left open on the mechanical body, just below the Mechanical Heart Rune Device, don’t you?"

Teresa and the others paused, stunned. Their gazes turned to the chest of Undead No. 1. There, partially hidden by the flashing, circular Mechanical Heart device, were two finger-sized grooves.

"We remember."

"That’s where I plan to install the Rune Array plates, which can be used to increase the Mechanical Undead’s power..."

’Rune Array plates?’

Teresa and the others exchanged confused glances. ’What are those?’

Wei’en revealed a mysterious smile. "Just a moment. I’ve prepared a detailed plan for them."