Chapter 1680 - 537: Original and Pirated Versions (6k)
Chapter 1680: Chapter 537: Original and Pirated Versions (6k)
"There are some merits, after all...
At least, at least it’s already done, isn’t it?
Although! Although... There are indeed some inadequacies in various aspects for now...
But with one prototype comes a second! As long as we have this prototype, we just need to continue improving it next!"
In a research lab on the headquarters planet of the Six Great Churches, a high-level believer was earnestly trying to defend herself to a few Favored in front of her, but even she lost all confidence, her voice growing weaker.
Her downcast gaze unintentionally drifted towards her side.
In that direction, on either side of the corridor were several mechanical beings and some strangely shaped monsters, who were their recent achievements.
More accurately, they were test version results.
But now their conditions evidently weren’t great; the machines bore obvious damage, while the monsters appeared fine at first glance but, upon closer inspection, were covered in scars.
Since they received the mission a few days ago, this research team, hastily assembled from believers of the Six Great Churches, began the study of this peculiar subject.
Imbuing mechanical or biological puppets with Power of Faith comparable to high-level believers; if it wasn’t for the task given by the Favored, it would definitely be deemed blasphemous if seen outside.
For this, the research team was even rewarded prematurely and was additionally promoted to high-tier bishops, receiving the Strength of Seventh Rank believers.
After that, they secluded themselves in this lab to start their secret research.
Starting with reviewing Fan Mao’s battle recordings, determining their approach, integrating the Divine Arts of different churches, they finally completed the initial version of their divine creation called "Sequence Divine Envoy" which are those machines and monsters.
"But look at these test results!
You’ve consumed so many resources, and even arranged for people to protect you for research testing on the frontlines!
Your test results turned out like this?
Not to mention confronting high-tier beings head-on! Even as a target facing the Mechanical Army of a high-tier Mechanical Master, it didn’t last much over half a minute in battle!
Look at these results yourself, how far are they from the intended goal!
How can I trust you?"
The Favored of Longevity said with a somber voice, slapping a tablet-like communicator loudly.
As an Favored involved in frontline warfare for years, he was responsible for several battlegrounds in the direction of the Radiant Civilization, personally arranging the testing needed by these high-level believers.
He understood the importance of this research, knew that the Church must grasp the technology, and fully cooperated with the research needs.
From dispatching fleets and high-tier believers for protection to creating necessary experimental environments, he went above and beyond.
Yet each time the tests concluded, the reports submitted by these high-level believers showed no improvement.
Already upset recently due to Fan Mao’s disruptions, seeing these test results made him increasingly dissatisfied with the high-tier believers responsible for the research.
"These are only to verify part of the technology, to collect data, not the actual results...
Moreover, currently our First Generation is only the ’Second Sequence Divine Envoy,’ not the complete form..."
The lead high-level believer defended with effort.
The Favored of Longevity was about to say more, but he was stopped by a gesture from the Favored of the creator.
"The test version doesn’t represent the effect of the official version.
No matter what, testing it suffices."
Others may not understand, but as a Favored of the creator’s Church, he was well aware of the challenges of this research.
After all, even with no lack of resources and technology over just a few days, research often requires time accumulation.
Especially for such a new creation almost merging the Divine Arts of the Six Great Churches.
To produce a prototype usable in days is already quite commendable.
Though he was also eager for the new Divine Arts to be completed soon, he did not show it.
"Exactly, there are several wars about to begin soon; take your results this time to support the battlefield. Actual combat is the best validation method!"
The Favored ordered seriously, then his tone suddenly softened quite a bit.
"However, don’t bear too much psychological pressure; even if it fails, it merely accumulates new experiences."
"Yes!"
Seeing their Favored proactively mitigate further blame, the high-tier researcher sighed in relief, regaining some confidence he previously lost.
"We’ll prepare immediately!"
Fearing more dissatisfaction from any Favored, this group of high-level believers quickly mobilized, creating anew a batch of "Sequence Divine Envoys" in front of a few Favored.
With their achievements, they hurried away, preparing to head to the frontlines.
Watching the group of high-level believers entrusted with the research depart, the blocked Favored of Longevity expressed discontent:
"These folks, I should’ve never agreed to waste slots granting them high-tier permissions!
Expended so much Power of Faith and resources, plus wasted so much manpower to help with their research, ultimately creating just this thing!
Why cover for them!"
"And then, what would you do even if I didn’t cover for them?"
The Favored of the creator glanced at him, asking calmly.
"What I would of course do is...
Of course is..."
The Favored of Longevity’s voice stuck momentarily in frustration, his voice dwindling, then the Favored of the creator supplemented:
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