Lords of the Heavens

Chapter 317 Enchanted Chariot
This is indeed a tricky situation!

Li Wei fell into deep thought. The second-tier spellcasting witch was probably at her peak, and the opponent must know Liang Yuzhi very well, which is why she dared to attack so recklessly. However, she didn't know that Liang Yuzhi was also a second-tier spellcasting witch now, and had the advantage of terrain, so she suffered a small loss.

So, will this second-tier spellcasting witch come here next?

If he comes, can he beat him?
After pondering for a long time, Li Wei felt that the problem was not too serious.

Unless this second-tier spellcasting witch brings a powerful team, she will be overwhelmed and killed by the mob even when she is alone.

Additionally, as long as you have an enchanted vehicle, you can be immune to area-of-effect magic to the greatest extent.
This is actually an advantage for him, because Zhao Xuanxuan has just become an enchanting blacksmith.

As for the magic mine, he wasn't worried at all. He'd let that second-tier spellcasting witch level up to six stars first.

Regardless of the circumstances, it is imperative to deliver supplies and replenish troops to Liang Yuzhi's side. If she is tied down, the rest will be a one-sided massacre.

Ok?
Just as Li Wei was pondering this, he suddenly heard a cheer.

Good heavens, the small armored vehicle built by the engineering team, electrical team, and blacksmith team has finally rolled off the production line.

This is a vehicle that initially blends technology and magic, imagination and ruthlessness.

It may not be groundbreaking, since the core is still the three-electric system, but for Li Wei's territory, it is of great significance.

And this could very well break the current situation.

Li Wei immediately rushed to the assembly workshop on the basement floor.

"My lord, I sincerely hope that you will be the first to drive this chariot, and I ask that you bestow a name upon it."

Linos from the engineering team was very good at handling people at this point.

"Okay! But please give me a brief introduction first."

Li Wei, of course, would not refuse. He chuckled and said that he liked this so-called small armored vehicle very much at first glance, but since there was no information prompt, it meant that this thing was not of a high enough grade, or that it could not be classified as high enough.

"My lord, our war chariot is eight meters long, three meters wide, and two meters high. It is equipped with an active suspension system, with a maximum ground clearance of 40 centimeters and a minimum of 15 centimeters. It has four axles, four drive wheels, and eight auxiliary wheels. The vehicle weighs five tons and is equipped with a super-large battery, with a maximum range of 800 kilometers. The one-piece cast chassis and carriage are made of enchanted steel, and the front windows are grille-style bulletproof windows. It can carry five tons of cargo while also accommodating five crew members."

"Theoretically, it can reach a top speed of 100 kilometers per hour, but due to limitations in technology and related materials, it currently lacks the ability for high-speed off-road driving..."

As Lenos finished his presentation, he became embarrassed, admitting that it was still a work in progress.

So it's still unclear how it will turn out.

Li Wei hesitated for a moment, but still got into the driver's seat. Surprisingly, it was quite comfortable, since they were all salvaged parts.

Zhao Xuanxuan, Lenos, Nelson, and others also got into the car, looking like they were sharing weal and woe with the lord. The car was operated in the same way as an ordinary car: start it, shift gears, step on the gas, and the vehicle moved steadily and quietly.

Li Wei didn't go too fast, just kept a low speed, circled around the training field twice, and felt—nothing special, hahaha!
Once on the highway, he gradually accelerated, reaching a speed of 100 kilometers per hour in one go, but still didn't discover anything amazing that caught his eye. It was just an ordinary car!
Besides being very stable, it's incredibly noisy, the wind blowing in your face feels like a black mountain demon, and the visibility is terrible—most people simply can't drive it.

However, from another perspective, an ordinary car with enchanted steel plates is already quite powerful in this post-apocalyptic world.

In fact, he invested five units of magic power in this enchanted steel plate, and with the four units he used to reinforce the logs and repair the equipment, he has already consumed nine units.

But it's all worth it. A two-star enchanted steel plate is impenetrable, even by siege crossbows and bullets, unless it's a large-caliber armor-piercing shell, but that's highly unlikely.

First, it is impossible to bring such weapons from outside the world. Second, even if such weapons existed, they would have to be placed in heavy protective cases. Otherwise, even during non-radiation storm outbreaks, prolonged exposure to the outside environment would alter the propellant of the bullets.

So, as long as there are wide, undamaged roads, this car is the king?
"Not bad, not bad! This is a good car, but the body is covered with enchanted steel plates, especially the battery area?"

After Li Wei finished the test drive and drove the car back, he praised it while also asking questions.

"Don't worry, it's fully covered. I made the decision specifically. Batteries are easily affected by disordered magical particles, but with the protection of the enchanted steel plate, the effect is better than lead alloy. If we add another layer of protection, I think we can drive it around freely during the low points of a radiation storm. This is a killer weapon!"

Zhao Xuanxuan said proudly, she still had that confidence.

She would say that this car used a full three tons of two-star enchanted steel plates?

"Very good, very good, now I have a plan!"

"Five hundred miles to the west, there is a port base that belongs to us. My second aunt is currently stationed there, along with 54 free people and a three-story bastion with excellent defenses."

"The current problem there is a lack of heating boilers necessary for winter, some modular parts for repairing the small nuclear power plant, food and fuel, and enough seeds to plant 100 acres." "So I plan to send a ten-man team, plus two craftsmen, led by Thomas and Lyon, driving this vehicle, along with a bus full of supplies, to the port base. Adai will depart with you at the same time to provide you with airborne early warning, so theoretically it's safe."

"However, once you go there, you will not be able to return this winter. You will have to stay there for the winter until spring arrives and the territory can replace you when a second tank is built."

“Nelson, prepare the supplies immediately according to this list. Javier, your squad go to the blacksmith immediately to get the latest enchanted weapons.”

"I know this mission is difficult and risky, but if we complete it, every Freeman soldier will receive a bronze token and 50 gold coins as a reward next spring."

"Yes, my lord! Your will is our direction!" Javier shouted. He had no choice; the amount was too much. Each bronze token in Jenny's shop cost 50 gold, meaning he could earn two bronze tokens in three months—a huge profit!

Next, Li Wei summoned Thomas and Leon separately; they were both considered his true confidants.

Their three-month stay means their allotted time is up, so there are some things that need to be discussed in advance.

"Li Wei, I don't quite understand. With that chariot, we can travel back and forth quickly, with a top speed of 100 kilometers per hour. Even a five-star cross-border expert couldn't catch up with it."

The two of them were quite optimistic.

“No, this chariot would be no match for a five-star cross-border expert, so the best solution is to go and never return,” Li Wei said meaningfully.

"With my second aunt at the port camp, there shouldn't be any major problems. And with me here, there shouldn't be any major problems either. Right now, the most important thing is this batch of supplies, which is crucial for holding that camp. And that port camp is equally important to us."

"There's another thing. Over the next three months, I'll be building a tavern here. That way, we can recruit one more person for this territory. Which of you two wants to stay, like Zhao Xuanxuan and my second aunt?"

"Of course, you don't need to rush to answer. This is not something you have to do. You must think it over carefully, because if you stay, you will have to go with me on a cross-border mission five years from now."

"Five years is a long time, but it is too short compared to cross-border missions, because even a five-star cross-border expert like Li Yue and my second aunt may fail."

Li Wei made it very clear that he didn't want these two to go back on their word in the future.

Hearing his words, Leon was still hesitant, but Thomas made his choice without thinking.

"I'm willing to stay! I'm willing to follow Boss Li and participate in cross-border missions!"

"Me—me too—"

Before Leon could say anything more, Thomas grabbed his shoulder. "Brother, I owe you a favor this time. I'm different from you; I'm all alone, but you have your own little team. Aren't you going to abandon Clyde and the others? They're waiting for you to come back and participate in the annual killing mission!"

"I'm sure Boss Li won't blame you, right, Boss Li?"

Thomas put on a fawning expression, but in reality, his palms were sweating with excitement and nervousness.

Ang is still hesitating here. Sigh, this silly child, didn't he see that little pig has turned his gambling life around?

A four-star player, an enchanter and blacksmith, he's practically a mainstay of the team.

Lyon was indeed relieved. He was very loyal to Li Wei, who had helped him advance twice in his career. Li Wei was truly his benefactor.

But as Thomas said, he has his own little team, and Clyde is his good brother.

"Of course, this isn't mandatory. I'm just asking for your opinions. Leon, don't feel pressured. As for Thomas, are you sure? There won't be any going back on your word later unless you can buy a six-star item card from Duke Will to break this relationship. That price is not something you can afford."

Li Wei smiled and said that Liang Yuzhi did not hide anything from him and told him everything that had happened before.

"Don't worry, Boss Li, I will never regret it!"

Thomas solemnly stated that since becoming a player, he had trudged from a lowly mercenary to where he is today over the past twenty years. It was only under these circumstances that he was able to have a clearer judgment and understanding of himself and the future.

That means his potential is basically limited, because he knows his weakness: he lacks assertiveness and struggles to make decisions or handle complex and urgent situations.

His comfort zone is having a strong leader who has planned everything, big or small, and any unexpected events. All he needs to do is give him precise instructions. He can go east, west, south, or north, and he'll work hard and endure any hardship without any problems.

Li Wei was satisfied with all of these things, especially after experiencing such an event, he could say that he had personally witnessed how Li Wei rose to power.

So if you don't stay in your comfort zone, do you think you can find another Li Wei in the Ministry of the Interior?

(End of this chapter)