Sunset Jungle, the Red Maple Clan.
Campbell Family territory.
Located about three kilometers east of the family castle, a cluster of buildings rises from the ground, with the Astral Common written on the top of the fifteen-meter-high metal gate.
[Heavenly Eye Alchemy Military Academy]
Logo's planned alchemy academy finally came to fruition thanks to his efforts.
However, unlike the plan, this academy does not purely teach alchemy; it also incorporates military skills training.
It is a unique institution born from the combination of alchemy and military science.
The students at the school are mostly elite members of the Campbell Family's private army, with the majority being of Gray-Eyed Blood Descendants.
In Logo's view, the economy and military are the two most important drivers for the family's rapid development.
In terms of economics, they relied on alchemy.
In terms of military affairs, it naturally comes down to the armed forces.
So he simply combined the two carriages together.
Initially, the college only offered courses in mechanics.
Machinery is inextricably linked to modern warfare. Studying mechanics enables one to better control various war equipment, including but not limited to mechs, automated guns and cannons, and various vehicles.
This would not only increase the number of alchemists in the Campbell Family, but also enhance their military strength, achieving two goals at once.
From the Heavenly Eye Alchemy Military Academy was established, it was destined that most of the future leaders of the Campbell Family would emerge from this academy.
More than a month has passed since the college was built and began enrolling students and starting classes.
Lacking alchemists as teachers, Logo had to take matters into his own hands, making time to give lectures, and even dragged Crassus along with him.
At first, the fat cat was reluctant, but after a few days, he gradually fell in love with the feeling of being a teacher. Moreover, Crassus was new to the field of alchemy, and lecturing students helped him organize his alchemical knowledge, so he found it quite enjoyable.
Logo was very satisfied with this and gave Crassus the title of honorary headmaster, which made Crassus work even harder.
As the sun rises and a new day begins, the students are already waiting in the classroom.
As class began, Crassus, whose body had been largely transformed into a mechanical form, stood up and walked onto the podium.
"Hello, Teacher Hu!" The students stood up straight and gave a uniform military salute, their boots striking the floor with a crisp clang, which was very impressive.
Crassus gently pressed down, and the students sat down neatly again. Their movements were simple and fluid, and even from these small details, one could see the comprehensive quality of the students at the Heavenly Eye Alchemy Military Academy.
However, this is not surprising.
Students who can enter this academy are either pure-blooded Gendaya People, carefully selected military elites, or Gray-Eyed Blood Descendants who have undergone extensive resource modification.
Logo has invested no less than 8 million Ta Pound in these students alone, comprehensively improving their overall quality with all kinds of resources poured in as if they were free, determined to cultivate a core group of people who are completely loyal to him.
Standing on the stage, Crassus activated a virtual projector, glanced at the students below, and began, "Today, we'll be discussing the refining of metal materials. Please wear your recording headphones; I'll be speaking very quickly..."
After becoming a gunner, Crassus's personality gradually stabilized. Like a sniper, he became calm and wise, and only in front of Logo would he reveal some of his true nature.
Matter determines consciousness; in essence, this is a natural change that occurs after the body is modified.
The Mechanical Engineering Department, heavily influenced by the Northern Spirit Empire, has consistently adhered to a materialist approach, believing that matter is the foundation of everything, including consciousness and the soul, and that everything is subject to the influence of matter.
In other words, physical changes will be directly reflected in the mind and soul.
Under this concept, Crassus's changes can be understood.
Time passed quickly, and soon it was time for class to end. Crassus put away the projector, scanned the students below, and said, "Don't slack off in your training during this period. The family will soon face a war with the Underdark. This war will be quite large, so be prepared."
Every war results in death, especially for junior officers and soldiers. I don't want to see this classroom filled with more than half empty seats in the future.
"Yes!"
A unified shout echoed throughout the classroom.
Upon hearing the news of the war, no one in the room showed fear; instead, they displayed expressions of fervor and anticipation.
This is partly due to their bloodline characteristics; the Gendaya People are known as a warrior race and always have a strong desire to engage in war.
On the other hand, it's because of education and brainwashing.
After studying various civilization systems, Logo devised a plan for the Campbell Family's rise to power—military priority.
In other words, everything is geared towards military purposes, thereby rapidly accumulating strength.
The Campbell Family is now officially on this straight road with no turning back.
In the future, it will either be smashed to pieces or create a glorious Legend of a sudden rise.
Back at the family castle, Crassus eagerly went into the laboratory.
At this moment, Logo is adjusting a sniper cannon that is more than three meters long.
[War Falcon X] Large-caliber heavy sniper cannon, 3.6m tall, 33mm caliber.
The [War Falcon X] bullets use a special crystalline gunpowder, a version improved from the standard Red Crystal Gunpowder, which has superior explosive properties.
This sniper rifle has no magazine; it only holds one round.
Each shot must be cooled with a special solution; otherwise, there is a high risk of barrel explosion.
After every three shots, firing must cease and the barrel replaced.
This is because the intense friction generated by the explosive combustion of gunpowder and the electromagnetic propulsion of the projectile produces a strong ablation phenomenon, which renders even a specially made gun unusable after only three shots.
Each bullet is handcrafted by Logo, with top-notch craftsmanship in terms of structure and materials. The outer shell is also enchanted layer by layer, and the cost of a single bullet is as high as 1,500 Ta Pound.
The types of projectiles are: high-speed armor- Armor Break (using high-strength materials and kinetic energy to penetrate), high-explosive anti-tank projectiles (using high-temperature metal jets), incendiary projectiles (using special liquids to adhere to and burn), exploding projectiles (exploding upon entering the flesh), electromagnetic pulse projectiles (burning enemy electronic components), optical stun projectiles (generating ultra-high-intensity light particle streams that burn the enemy's retinas), and elemental projectiles (divided into fire, lightning, and earth attributes).
Crassus's eyes gleamed as he examined the [War Falcon X], stroking the barrel wrapped with dense Electromagnetic Acceleration coils, praising it repeatedly.
This is a terrifying weapon that combines Electromagnetic Acceleration, gunpowder combustion acceleration, and rune acceleration into one triple acceleration device.
A fist-sized precision mechanism is embedded in the center of the gun barrel, emitting a faint red light from the metal gaps. This is a force field puller, which releases a traction field to drag the bullet and achieve acceleration.
The hollowed-out barrel is densely covered with Alchemical Runes, which provide enchantments such as armor penetration, Armor Break Magic Break, piercing, sharpness, and speed enhancement.
In addition to the triple acceleration device and rune enchantment, the rifling of this murder weapon was also handcrafted by Logo, using the most advanced rifling design of the Aslant Civilization at the current level.
All of these factors combined result in a bullet initial velocity of 3500 meters per second fired by the [War Falcon X], even in an environment like that of Planet Oklo.
Ten times the speed of sound.
The theoretical maximum range is 10,600 meters.
This is a terrifying weapon of mass destruction on the battlefield. Ordinary anti-materiel sniper rifles are nothing but weaklings in front of this deadly weapon.
Mastering it requires not only powerful computing capabilities but also an incredibly strong physique.
The former ensures the bullet hits its target, while the latter ensures one won't be killed by the terrifying recoil!
According to Logo's estimation, with his current physique and the force-dissipating techniques he has mastered, without using a mecha or exoskeleton as a buffer, one shot would result in a minor injury, three shots in a serious injury, and less than ten shots would completely render him unable to move and leave him at the mercy of others!
Let alone Mid-Rank Transcendent, even High-Rank Transcendent would be either killed or seriously injured if [Sky Eagle] hit their vital points directly!
Squishy characters like Mage will explode into bloody fireworks if hit in the torso.
Furthermore, Logo equipped [War Falcon X] with [Scent Concealment Weakening Device] and [Crisis Sensing Blocker], significantly reducing the opponent's sense of danger while Concealment its own position, bringing the essence of stealth sniping to the extreme.
"Boss, you've developed this killer weapon. The creatures of the Underdark are going to be in trouble." Crassus said, smacking his lips. The War Falcon X was far more powerful than his Heaven-Shaking Series sniper cannons.
"No matter how good the weapons are, only one person can roam freely. To take over the entire Underdark, we must rely on a large force," Logo replied, busy with his work and without looking up.
Crassus shrugged. "How are the preparations going with the Herbert Family and Carven Family?"
"That's about enough. If we wait any longer, the creatures of the Underdark will discover this spatial node and seal it off from the inside, which would be disastrous. It's time to open the gates to the Underdark." Logo raised his head, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.
A month ago, the Campbell Family's Golden Viper discovered a spatial node leading to the Underdark while mining.
Logo immediately took it seriously, first sending the Dark Twin Stars, who had already sworn allegiance to him, into the area to scout the situation, and then began active preparations for war.
Not only did the family's arsenal operate at full capacity, purchasing large quantities of weapons, but they also notified two other families with whom they had a good relationship to act together.
Now that everything is ready, it's time to start the war.