Ghazghk excitedly began improving the blueprints.
Several hours later.
A brand-new blueprint for the "Flesh Blackstone MK-II" was delivered to every construction crew.
The new Obelisks stood a hundred and fifty meters tall. Their internal energy circuits were more complex, but their suction radius had indeed expanded to a hundred kilometers.
"Attention, all construction crews!" Sharpfang's voice rang out across every worksite through the communications network. "Starting with Obelisk number twelve thousand five hundred, all construction will use the MK-II design!"
"Construction will be harder, but efficiency will also improve dramatically!"
"Any questions?"
"No!"
"Then get to work!"
The Gretchin sprang into action.
The new foundations were sunk deeper.
New flesh foundation stones were hauled over. They were noticeably larger than the old versions, with more intricate patterns on their surfaces.
Although the walls went up a little more slowly, the Gretchin's enthusiasm never faltered.
"Keep at it, lads!"
"This is the MK-II! Our first time building the new model!"
"We've got to make it look gorgeous!"
"Let's show the Big Boss what Gretchin craftsmanship can do!"
Amid laughter and cheers, the first Flesh Blackstone MK-II rose from the ground.
The instant it activated-
"Hummm-!!!"
A suction force several times stronger than the old version's erupted!
Within a hundred-kilometer radius, all free-floating Warp energy surged madly toward the Abyssal Maw atop the Obelisk, like fallen leaves swept up by a tornado!
"It worked!" Ghazghk jumped with excitement. "Suction strength has reached 130% of the projected value!"
"And energy conversion efficiency has improved by 20%!"
"That means the Big Boss can get more nutrients from the same energy input!"
Sharpfang smiled as well. "Good."
"Notify every construction crew. All old-model Obelisks are to be upgraded to the MK-II."
"Retrofit the completed ones in stages. Use the new design directly for any