"I say, why don't you take a rest first? There's no need to push yourself this hard."
Enkō looked at Shentai, who was swaying with every step beside him, terrified that the man might just drop dead from overwork right there. Sometimes, the obsessive spirit that 'researchers' like Shentai and Tian Yuan possessed in their respective fields of passion still commanded Enkō's deep admiration.
"Hehe, I think I'm fine. It's not the first time I've done this; I'm used to it." Shentai waved his hand dismissively and, while walking, continued to introduce the gear to Enkō. "Lord Enkō, we've now crafted 5,000 sets of new armor and matching katanas. While reducing the weight, we've increased the hardness. I can guarantee they are at least one grade stronger than anyone else's."
Enkō casually drew a newly forged katana from the weapon rack beside him. The cutting edge gleamed with a chilling light. He flicked the blade lightly with his finger, and it hummed with a crisp, clear chime.
"Good blade." Enkō placed the sword back onto the rack and instructed, "Transport the equipment to the northern and southern borders so the men can adapt and break them in ahead of time. Oh, and have you guys manufactured that repeating crossbow?"
"Of course! A Zhuang! Bring over a repeating crossbow!"
Not far away, a burly man immediately trotted over eagerly, handing over a newly made repeating crossbow to Enkō.
The design of the repeating crossbow was very similar to what Enkō remembered. It felt very lightweight in his hand. When he pulled the trigger, the bowstring twanged sharply.
Shentai said from the side with a tone of admiration, "I have to say, Lord Enkō, your concept is nothing short of genius. Utilizing a linkage mechanism to fire arrows continuously, it can pierce