Time slowly passed, and before they knew it, the end of the year had arrived again.
Although nearly half a year had passed since Lin Hai and the others handed the design blueprints for the Destroyer Armor and their respective gear to Master Hamil, neither Peter nor Harry had reminded Lin Hai to ask about it or urge Master Hamil along.
Because they knew that creating gear capable of achieving the results they wanted would never be a simple process.
With technology alone, based on the information Lin Hai had provided and the current pace of technological development, they would have to wait at least five or six years for nanotechnology to mature before they could use it to create suits or armor capable of rapid deployment.
But now, Master Hamil could accomplish with magic what would take another five or six years to achieve with technology, perhaps even do it better. Why rush?
So over the past six months, the four of them went about their usual business. No one brought it up, as if they had forgotten all about it after handing over the blueprints.
It was not until the Huaxia New Year drew near, when Lin Hai and Gwen had begun packing to return to Lin Hai's family home in Huaxia for the holiday—their mother had called several times to urge them—that Master Hamil called.
Lin Hai was sorting through the things he needed to bring back the next day in his bedroom when his phone rang. He took it out and saw "Master Hamil" displayed on the screen.
He immediately set down what he was holding and answered. "Hello, Master Hamil."
Master Hamil's voice sounded cheerful over the phone. "Mage Lin Hai, am I disturbing you?"
"No, not at all. Please, go ahead."
"I have two