Corpse Kingdom, Imperial City District.
Central Ministry of Works.
The entire place resembled a colossal steam-powered Mechanical Factory. Its daily energy consumption accounted for over sixty percent of the entire Corpse Kingdom's total, making it the kingdom's mechanical hub and the origin of all advanced technology.
Only two types of jiang could work at the Central Ministry of Works.
First, craftsmen who had passed layer upon layer of selection, excelled in knowledge and technical skill, received direct recognition from the Imperial Court, and willingly accepted control by Corpse Gu.
Second, Jiang Workers whose brains had been replaced by Mechanical Bodies, leaving them incapable of independent thought.
Dr. Swollen, who had been noticed aboard the dragon ship and sent directly to the Imperial Court.
During internal testing by the Imperial Court, he had displayed unparalleled talent in Mechanical Technology. Favored by the Minister of Works, he had been exceptionally promoted straight into the Central Ministry of Works.
In just a hundred days, he had completely established himself here.
Today.
The doctor suddenly received a summons from the Minister and headed to the Ministry's most sacred area—the Divine Craft Hall.
"Huang Zecheng—the name you use in the Corpse Kingdom—the report you submitted last time was very interesting. I have approved it.
"However, I had someone look into several of the important materials involved at the markets, and all of them are in extremely short supply.
"I suggest you make a trip to the 'military camp' directly beneath the Corpse Kingdom. You should be able to purchase the materials you need there... so long as the expense is not too outrageous, the Ministry will fund it in full."
"Thank you, Minister."
"This is a critical period for the Corpse Kingdom. If you can complete this work, it will greatly benefit both you personally