Warhammer: The Time Traveler

Chapter 298 All Matters Concluded (First Update)
The next testing phase did not last long.

Chen Yu no longer needs to personally oversee the detailed development, finalization, and mass production preparations for the "Iron Guard" project.

Having witnessed firsthand the court's keen interest and the substantial orders, the overseer, the great sage Vox, had no more doubts about the future of the "Iron Guard."

The entire industrial machine of the Neksam foundry world is being driven with unprecedented efficiency, and all kinds of resources are continuously converging on this project.

The Great Sage Vox has even begun to use his political influence to pave the way for the formal assessment process for Chen Yu to apply for the title of "Sage of Casting".

However, even after the Great Rebellion, when the main warp routes remained largely unobstructed, the speed of the Imperial bureaucracy's operation was still constrained by distance, infighting among various factions, and inherent inefficiency.

All of this will take time.

According to the experiential judgment of the Great Sage of Vox, it would take about a year of standard Terra time to complete most of the preliminary procedures, so that Chen Yu could truly begin to face the substantive assessment of "Forging Sage".

During this period, Vox suggested that Chen Yu systematically organize the technical data of the "Iron Guard" project and write an academic paper of sufficient weight.

This serves as both a summary of the project's progress and a way to build the necessary academic foundation for the upcoming assessment.

Chen Yu naturally had no objection to this, as it was in line with his plan.

However, in his mind, dimensional exploration was clearly much more important than writing papers.

The paper can be written in the spare time during the exploration of dimensions.

For Chen Yu, his primary goal has always been to launch a new round of dimensional exploration as soon as possible, and to gather more resources and knowledge for his research and personal influence.

Now that sufficient performance data for the basic "Iron Guard" model had been collected, and after the first batch of test units delivered to Judge Kailas Walker was completed and ready for delivery, he felt there was no need to remain in Neksam any longer.

Chen Yu, along with Mann's squad, Valerie and Jack, and the newly assigned intelligent mech squad that included two Death-class automatons, boarded the returning escort ship.

After traversing the subspace once more, the group returned to the ancient ruins located in the world of the dead.
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The Death World Base, an ancient ruins landing platform.

The roar of the shuttle's engines gradually subsided, and the hatch slowly opened with the sound of hydraulic pressure.

Chen Yu's massive, dark red body was the first to step onto the metal ground, followed closely by the members of Mann's team, Valerie, and Jack.

The newly assigned intelligent mech squad also descended the gangway one by one. The massive bodies of the Death-class automated mechs exuded a terrifying sense of oppression, and their huge metal limbs made heavy impact sounds on the platform.

"Ignis, arrange these intelligent mechs." Chen Yu didn't linger and headed straight for the base control center.

The Christian guardsmen along the way saluted.

Inside the core area of ​​the ruins, several apprentice technical priests were working at the monitoring station. Upon seeing Chen Yu arrive, they quickly bowed and greeted him in binary language, making a gear-shaped gesture with their hands.

The apprentice on duty quickly brought up the holographic interface and projected the key data stream in front of Chen Yu: "Reporting to the Sage, the entire system is operating normally and within the preset parameter range."

The energy core output is stable, all defense arrays are online, and no high-level alarms have been triggered.

Furthermore, as per your instructions before you left, the main structure of the laboratory expansion project in the eastern area of ​​the ruins has been completed on schedule.

Chen Yu quickly scanned the monitoring data and then pulled up the recent detailed maintenance logs and energy consumption reports. The energy consumption curve fluctuations were within the normal range, the system logs were complete, and there were no abnormal interruptions or error codes.

These apprentices, whom he personally selected and trained, may have limited talent in technological innovation and theoretical breakthroughs, but they excel in their meticulousness and high level of obedience. They complete the assigned daily maintenance tasks with utmost care, which satisfies him.

"What is the specific progress of the laboratory expansion? What stage has the installation and commissioning of the new equipment reached?" he asked while quickly browsing through the construction records and material list.

“The main structure is now complete, Your Excellency.” Another apprentice took over, skillfully pulling up the laboratory’s 3D structural diagram and equipment list. “The three newly installed advanced material analysis units have completed basic calibration and are expected to be put into initial use next standard week.”

However, the specifications of the main power interface of the accompanying multi-functional environmental simulation system differ slightly from the existing wiring. You will need to personally confirm the final connection scheme and energy output threshold to ensure safety.

Chen Yu nodded; this progress met his expectations.

The expansion of the east laboratory is an important part of his plan, where many samples and analyses brought back from other regions will be conducted in the future.

He turned to the other apprentices and began to ask them about their recent studies one by one.

From understanding the basic doctrines of the "Mechanical Bible" to the operating procedures of common instruments, and the troubleshooting process for simple malfunctions, he inquired about every detail carefully, and occasionally asked one or two questions to test their level of mastery.

Although these apprentices are unlikely to become independent technical priests in the foreseeable future, they have already acquired the basic qualities to serve as a reliable foundation for maintaining the base's operation.

After reviewing all the routine reports and work progress, Chen Yu's gaze passed over the apprentices in front of him and landed on David and Lucy, who were standing a little behind the group.

The two young men noticed his gaze and unconsciously straightened up, waiting attentively for his instructions.

“David, Lucy.” His synthesized voice sounded again, clearly calling out their names.

A fleeting look of surprise crossed David's face. He instinctively turned his head to look at Lucy beside him. Although Lucy's expression didn't change much, she tightened her grip on David's hand slightly.

"The two of you do not need to return to Night City this time," Chen Yu announced directly.

He saw David's lips move slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but he didn't give him a chance to speak, and continued to explain in that calm tone: "Your current grasp of the basic knowledge of the Mechanicus is not systematic enough, and you have only touched the most superficial threshold of the infinite mysteries contained in Omnisiah."

Staying at the base to continue learning and practicing with other apprentices, gaining a deeper understanding of the mechanical instructor's lifestyle and thought process, and mastering more systematic technical theories and operating procedures will be crucial for your future career development.

David opened his mouth as if to say something, but in the end he just nodded and whispered, "Yes, Sage."

He understood that this was Chen Yu's arrangement, and there was no room for doubt. Moreover, from a rational perspective, he knew that he did indeed need systematic learning.

Lucy simply nodded slightly in acceptance.

Leaving David and Lucy in the world of the dead was both an assessment of their current abilities, recognizing the need for them to build a more solid foundation, and a deliberate attempt to allow them to adapt to and integrate into the ecology and value system of the Cult of Mechanics in advance.

Chen Yu vaguely sensed that these two young people from the cyberpunk world, especially David, might be able to undertake some special tasks in the future that are different from those of ordinary soldiers or technicians.

Systematic learning and environmental influence are necessary steps in shaping them.

(End of this chapter)