The Blasphemous Ship

Lin Xiaowei is currently on an island called Kimbaro Island because it produces a golden Baro Fruit. This fruit is sweet and sour, juicy, and has a refreshing taste, making it a very good fruit.

This fruit can be eaten as is or juiced.

Lin Xiaowei and Master Kentji are now inspecting the dock area, each holding a glass of freshly squeezed juice.

From a distance, Master Kentji didn't notice.

Only upon closer inspection can one truly grasp the immense oppressive force of that colossal steel structure! Of course...

Master Kentji was a legendary and knowledgeable Legendary Mage.

He had seen far more magnificent and enormous things and beings, but without exception, those beings were all extraordinary, such as the Godspawn that roamed the astral planes, and the strange creatures that wandered the spirit world.

They are enormous and possess strange attributes.

Some beings can destroy a small plane of existence on their own.

However, the steel creations before us are different. Although they employ some of the manufacturing techniques used in the Magic Association's creations in many aspects, according to Lin Xiaowei's plan, these processes can be produced using the power of ordinary people, provided time permits.

It was Lin Xiaowei's "project proposal" that made the Magic Association realize that creatures and races who had difficulty using magical power actually possessed such immense potential! And this colossal steel construct before them...

This is one of its manifestations!

Kentji gazed at the enormous Ironclad Ship before him and exclaimed, "Such a massive and colossal Ironclad Ship probably wouldn't sink even in the face of raging storms."

Lin Xiaowei: "..."

That sounds like a flag being raised, doesn't it? People made similar remarks when the Titanic was launched! And then...

Jack and Rose's love story brought tears to many people's eyes.

Lin Xiaowei corrected, "Teacher, don't talk nonsense. It's still very dangerous if the wind and waves are high or if we hit a reef. Especially if the hull is damaged and leaking."

Therefore, it would be very useful to have a few more shamans from the school of sculpting on such a ship.

Master Kentji laughed heartily after hearing this, "Gwenia, you're too modest!"

Lin Xiaowei didn't actually know much about shipbuilding; she only had a basic understanding of the concepts. After all, she hired experts specializing in Mechanical Constructology and alchemy to analyze the blueprints and other related materials.

The construction process was also handled by those experts.

She offered some general suggestions and was responsible for burning through the money...

Yes, burning money is the most crucial thing.

Lin Xiaowei led Master Kentji to a somewhat simple courtyard next to the shipyard, where a group of people were having a class. The lecturer was a Mechanical Constructology mage in charge of the design and construction of the Ironclad Ship.

Those attending classes inside were the captains, first mates, second mates, and chief engineers from this batch of Ironclad Ship.

Once the lessons inside have come to an end,

Lin Xiaowei then introduced the captain of the Master Kentji Kentji-class — Captain Elron!

This is a senior captain from the coastal nation of the Coastal Kingdom, with extensive sailing and maritime command experience. He will serve as the captain of the flagship and be responsible for its main daily affairs.

Ailun was flattered to have the opportunity to meet a Legendary Mage.

but,

He had already been surprised enough during this period.

After a conversation, Captain Elron turned to the flagship Ironclad Ship with great emotion and said, "This is the most magnificent ship I have ever seen in my life! I feel that even if the God of the Sea stirred up giant waves, they could not capsize this Ironclad Ship!"

Kentji smiled.

That's not necessarily true! Although he just said something similar.

However, since this flagship Ironclad Ship named after him, he wouldn't let the so-called storm capsize it.

Yes, after it's launched, he will preside over a ceremony to offer his blessings to this Ironclad Ship!

Only then will this Ironclad Ship truly be qualified to confront divine power!

But Ailun's reflections were not yet over.

He opened his arms wide and said in a conflicted tone, "I don't think this should be called Ironclad Ship, but rather Ship of Blasphemy!"

This is blasphemy against the power of the gods! Yet he also worships the God of the Sea... though not with great devotion.

Yes, there are still many gods spreading their divine names in the Main World. At the end of the Era of Gods, when the power of mages began to rise, many gods extended olive branches to the mage community. During the war between the mages and the gods, many gods also participated on the side of the mages! In exchange, those gods received a lot of the legacy of the enemy pantheon and gained the opportunity to continue spreading their divine names in the Main World.

Kentji and Captain Elron were having a pleasant conversation.

One of them was a learned and knowledgeable monk with extraordinary insight and knowledge.

One was a captain with extensive experience who had traveled all over the country, and the two got along very well.

After lunch, Lin Xiaowei approached Kentji and Captain Elron and said, "The new ship is about to be launched and set sail! Let's get ready to board."

Master Kentji immediately stood up. "Hahaha, I'm here!"

Captain Elron quickly stood up and followed.

As they stood on the deck in front of the flagship's bridge and looked ahead, the gates on the dock slowly opened, and the seawater that had been blocked outside gradually poured in. Once the seawater reached the appropriate depth, the high scaffolding that had been erected on the hull was removed one by one, and the huge ship, which was made entirely of iron armor, truly floated on the water!

Captain Elron laughed excitedly, "Ha! It's a success!"

Such a heavy steel structure actually floated! Feeling the slight swaying of the ship, Captain Elron was quite certain of his judgment.

Once the steam turbines in the engine room roared to life, the entire ship shuddered slightly. Propelled by the massive steel oars, the ship slowly steered away from the dock and headed towards the vast blue sea ahead!

Captain Elron's heart surged with excitement! That was their journey! As the Kentji-class sailed into the sea, the other cruisers, destroyers, and frigates followed suit, their engines generating immense heat that billowed thick black smoke through the central funnel! The black smoke seemed like the breath of this enormous steel monster, brimming with boundless vitality! Captain Elron immediately ordered the flag bearer to sound the horn.

"Waaah, waaah—"

The piercing, high-pitched horn blared Kimbaro Island, prompting many residents to emerge from their homes to investigate.

then,

They saw a huge ship painted in iron gray and sea blue...

The islanders stared in disbelief at the enormous ship. What on earth was that?!

So, is that what those mages created on the island? By the sea god!

That thing... it looks... it looks... so imposing! It has a strange kind of beauty! It makes you submit and love it from the bottom of your heart! Feeling the shock of the island's inhabitants and the cheers of the many sailors on the ship, Master Kentji was very satisfied... because his name was painted on the hull!

Since this place has already attracted so much attention, let's make sure the Kentji-class completes its promotion again amidst all the fanfare! So,

Master Kentji, with a broad smile on his face, floated up from the deck...

This is the third update. I've been having a lot of worries lately, and there seem to be no solutions. So I'll try to update as much as possible for everyone. I'm just a heartless writing machine! I hope you enjoy reading...