Chapter 63: Spirit Runes Weapons

Chapter 63: Spirit Runes Weapons

"Commander, where did you get this batch of weapons from? They look nothing like the ones from the weapons factory!"

Hilmeth stared eagerly at the crates of new firearms, his curiosity piqued.

The entire military had heard about Hilmeth's confrontation with the Weapon Research Institute at the summit.

Due to previous weapon allocations, the military had been dependent on the Weapon Research Institute for weapon supplies. The institute charged exorbitant prices and blamed any issues on the users, acting as if they were untouchable.

"Once we provide you with the weapons, any problems that arise are your responsibility.

Maybe you should look for reasons within yourselves? Our researchers are highly valuable talents and aren't responsible for after-sales service."

This attitude really ticked off the younger officers.

When the General stood up to the Weapon Research Institute at the summit, nearly everyone cheered.

"It's about time someone put those greedy bureaucrats in their place."

"Well done, General!"

"They were asking for it."

However, amidst the satisfaction, the soldiers felt some unease.

With such a fallout with the Weapon Research Institute, would the military's future weapon supplies be compromised?

He was also worried about where the military would get its future weapons from. But within a few days, Hilmeth had secured a new batch of weapons.

The General was truly reliable.

"First, sign the confidentiality agreement, then test the weapon data."

"Okay."

Hilmeth obediently signed the agreement and went to test the new weapons.

The more he tested them, the more amazed he became.

The heavy cannons were surprisingly lightweight without any reduction in power.

The laser gun had virtually no cooling time.

The great shield could reflect 20% of the damage…

Whoever made these must be a genius!

And the energy consumption of these weapons… Hilmeth had been testing for an hour, and the energy gauge was still at 90%.

Was the display screen really accurate?

As he delved deeper into the tests, Hilmeth found this batch of weapons to be astonishing.

They were on a completely different level compared to the current military weapons, which simply couldn't compete.

If the military could use these weapons, annual casualties would drop significantly.

So where exactly did the boss get these from?

The Canglan Star Region definitely couldn't have manufactured such weapons, so... no way, right?!

There's no way the boss went out to raid another star system, did he?

This could turn into a diplomatic issue if we're not careful.

The more Qin Yan thought about it, the more uneasy he felt, and the weapon in his hands seemed to burn.

"B-Boss, these weapons are great and all, but you didn't raid another star system, right?"

Hilmeth glanced at Qin Yan and asked, "Are the weapons useful?"

Qin Yan nodded. "Very useful! With them, I'll be able to wipe the floor with the enemy next time."

Then he added, "But Boss, you didn't do anything to betray the Canglan Star Region, right?"

Hilmeth's blue eyes remained cold and unreadable as he stared at Qin Yan, sending a chill down his spine.

"I was wrong, Boss. I shouldn't have let my imagination run wild! I'll go run some laps now."

Saying that, Qin Yan hurriedly left the training room.

He feared that if he stayed any longer, Hilmeth would push him to his limits.

After Qin Yan left, Hilmeth walked over to the weapon crate, entered the password, and opened the last box.

A collection of pristine white weapons caught Hilmeth's eye, their surfaces etched with intricate energy circuits forming familiar Spirit Runes.

These were Spirit Rune weapons.

Unlike traditional weapons that use disposable Spirit Rune plates, these weapons had permanent Spirit Runes that could be reused. They were also compatible with Spirit Rune plates, greatly enhancing their practicality.

The engraved Nature Spirit Runes gave the weapons different additional effects.

Hilmeth didn't have Qin Yan test the Spirit Rune weapons, as these weapons completely subverted the Canglan Star Region's understanding of both weapons and Spirit Runes.

He decided to test them himself.

Just then, an AI notification sounded:

"Incoming: Cang Cheng. Grant access?"

Hilmeth's lips curled into a faint smile.

"Allow."

A few minutes later, Cang Cheng appeared in the training room.

Seeing the traces on the training room floor that hadn't yet disappeared, Cang Cheng asked, "Were you testing weapons just now?"

"Yes. Qin Yan tested the next-gen energy weapons. The weapons were so effective that he thought I had raided another star system to get them."

Hilmeth made a joke, "You owe me a reputation boost!"

Upon hearing the word "reputation," Cang Cheng couldn't help but recall what Fu Congfei had said to him a few days ago: 'He ruined Hilmeth's reputation.'

He really had quite the connection with this word recently.

Speaking of Fu Congfei...

Cang Cheng looked up and carefully examined the impeccable Hilmeth. With his silver hair, blue eyes, striking appearance, and perfect physique, Hilmeth was undeniably handsome.

No wonder his admirers had come knocking.

Cang Cheng stepped closer to Hilmeth, his eyes sparkling like a meteor in the night sky.

"How would you like me to make it up to you, General?" he asked, his voice rising in pitch.

Hilmeth tensed slightly at Cang Cheng's approaching movement.

He knew Cang Cheng was probably joking, but he couldn't help overthinking and found himself drawn to Cang Cheng.

He leaned down and whispered into Cang Cheng's ear.

His silver hair fell onto Cang Cheng's shoulder and swayed gently.

"How about Lord Cang Cheng compensates me with a day?"

Cang Cheng chuckled, his eyes flickering and causing the other to momentarily lose focus.

He pushed Hilmeth away.

"The time I spend with Lord General is far more than a day. But speaking of compensation, shouldn't it be Lord General who owes me his reputation?"

Cang Cheng subtly touched the tail of the black fur ball brooch.

A few months ago, he and someone had several exchanges about whether one could touch the tail.

The other's tail was quite restless, always trying to get close to Cang Cheng.

So, if they were to seriously account for it, the general indeed needed to take primary responsibility.

Hilmeth's eyes followed Cang Cheng, and without hesitation, he said, "If you want, you can."

Cang Cheng didn't respond. He felt that if he continued, he would be playing into the hands of a certain big tail.

He still wasn't completely over it! The other party hadn't been entirely open with him.

Compensation? Not happening.

Cang Cheng turned away with a casual flick of his hand and focused on the weapons.

"Ah... they've all been painted white."

It seemed everyone on Luo Ri had a thing for white and blue.

The staff uniforms were white and blue, the official website was designed in white and blue, and Philip had made clothes for him in the same color scheme.

Quite consistent.

"That color really suits you."

"Oh? You think I'm pure and flawless? As delicate as a small white flower?"

Cang Cheng teased.

"A mutated Level A tyrannical small white flower."

Hilmeth took the opportunity to say, "I was just about to test these Spirit Runes weapons' data. Could you help me record the data?"

"As soon as you arrive, you want to make me do hard labor, General? Like it's a given."

"Unwilling?"

"Not really, but let's make this clear: I'm not working for free."

"How about I teach you advanced weapon techniques?"

Hilmeth's tone was light.

Cang Cheng's eyes lit up.

Despite learning the basics of weapon use with the help of the Star Net and Ming Bai, Cang Cheng could only manage to use the weapons, not master them.

Now that the acknowledged peak combatant of the entire star domain, Hilmeth, was willing to teach, Cang Cheng would love nothing more.

Cang Cheng: "Deal."

Hilmeth took off his military jacket, revealing his fitted combat suit.

The combat suit provided some protection against bullets, heat, and eliminated electromagnetic effects. Although it was overly tight and uncomfortable at first, one would get used to it after wearing it for a while.

The combat suit accentuated Hilmeth's figure, broad shoulders, and a narrow waist, forming a perfect inverted triangle.

His muscle lines were distinct, with smooth flows in his arm, chest, and abdominal muscles. As Hilmeth drew his gun and aimed, his muscles surged with vitality.

A beauty filled with strength.

Cang Cheng found himself staring at Hilmeth's physique for a couple of seconds longer.

The general's physique was truly impressive, unlike his own, where three months of training only resulted in a very thin layer of muscle, barely noticeable.

Hilmeth then proceeded to demonstrate a series of coordinated tasks.

Stationary shooting, shooting while moving, shooting while hovering, and mechanical combat techniques.

Though designed for long-range attacks, Hilmeth used the gun for blocking, piercing, and defending.

And because the gun was equipped with frozen Spirit Runes, ice flowers and ice walls covered half of the training ground.

Crystal-clear, like a world made of polar ice.

Hilmeth concluded by firing into the air.

Even without bullets, activating the freezing rune with his mental energy allowed the gun to fire ice projectiles.

Shards of ice settled on Hilmeth's silver hair, and then blossomed into tiny ice flowers, accentuating his icy and flawless aura.

However, Hilmeth's gaze was not cold. Although still a frosty ice blue, Cang Cheng felt a blazing heat within.

It was a fiery red-gold, as bright and vivid as flames.

Cang Cheng felt that Hilmeth was a somewhat complex person.

Although he appeared cold, inside, he was often passionate.

"An empty gun that can fire ice projectiles could have surprising effects on the battlefield."

Hilmeth walked over to Cang Cheng after completing a series of tests, his tone unusually cheerful, clearly very satisfied with the Spirit Runes weapon.

Cang Cheng responded, "The ice gun can also be used to create obstacles and slow down others' movements. If you have someone on your team who's good with Mental energy, they can change the form of the ice to freeze the target."

"This weapon will be very useful in the Canglan Star Region. Thank you, Cang Cheng. But we might need to customize a batch of gloves."

Hilmeth flexed his hand, which was slightly red from the cold.

Cang Cheng curiously tapped Hilmeth's hand.

Cang Cheng winced. "It’s pretty cold."

"We Awakened are tough as nails, no problem. Next, let's test the fire Spirit Runes gun!"

Hilmeth proceeded to test all four attribute Spirit Runes weapons, taking less than three hours.

After several rounds, he didn’t break a sweat or even flinch.

Clearly, this wasn’t much of a workout for him.

Cang Cheng summarized the experimental data: "The ice and fire Spirit Runes weapons are the most practical, but the fire Spirit Runes weapons are hard to control and can suddenly cause large explosions. The wind weapon is suitable for aerial combat, and the earth weapon is particularly effective in specific terrains."

"Then we'll arrange the production of ice and fire weapons first, with a small number of wind and fire weapons."

Hilmeth stood in front of Cang Cheng and leaned down to look at the data on Cang Cheng's screen.

"The wind weapon can be equipped with an airflow device to increase air movement technologically, and the earth Spirit Runes are more suitable to be configured on shields."

"Alright, I'll send the data back tonight."

Cang Cheng focused on organizing the data. He, who was once completely unfamiliar with the technology and office software of the Canglan Star Region, was now very proficient in using the optical computer.

He was surprised by how skilled Cang Cheng had become with the optical computer and fell silent for a moment.

Although he didn't know what had happened while he was away, Hilmeth felt a little regretful that he wasn't there when Cang Cheng learned so many things.

Instinctively, Hilmeth moved closer to Cang Cheng, until his silver hair fell on Cang Cheng's neck, causing a ticklish sensation, bringing Cang Cheng back to his senses.

Cang Cheng realized that their current position was somewhat ambiguous.

But instead of stepping back, he sniffed Hilmeth.

A familiar minty smell.

Not holding back at all.

"Hey, General."

Cang Cheng poked Hilmeth's chest. "You promised to teach me techniques, right? Can the lesson start now?"

Hilmeth snapped out of his reverie, his gaze lingering for a moment on Cang Cheng's finger resting on his chest.

"Alright. I'll teach you how to block with a gun and disarm and counterattack."

Cang Cheng smiled brightly, "Sure thing."

The commander did not hold back at all during the training, and Cang Cheng didn't want him to, either. After all, on the real battlefield, no one would show any mercy.

"Use your wrist forcefully."

"When you're restrained, seize the opportunity to elbow the chin; it can disorient the opponent."

"Hold the gun steady, don't let it shake."

...

After several rounds of training, Cang Cheng began to feel more confident. He was starting to get the hang of it.

With a sharp smack, Cang Cheng's wrist was struck again, and he instinctively released the gun.

The next moment, Cang Cheng used his elbow to flick the gun handle upwards.

The white gun spun through the air and was effortlessly caught by Cang Cheng's left hand.

Cang Cheng raised the gun, the dark muzzle aimed at Hilmeth.

He exhaled, his eyes gleaming, "Did I do it? Did I really succeed?"

Hilmeth's lips curled slightly, "Congratulations, you've learned it."

Hearing that, Cang Cheng let go of the gun, and an ache spread through his body.

His hands trembled from the repeated strikes to his wrists by Hilmeth.

His knees hurt from when Hilmeth restrained him and he fell.

The back of his neck was also uncomfortable from when Hilmeth handled him like a ragdoll.

"You really didn't hold back at all."

Cang Cheng gently prodded his swollen wrist, wincing slightly as he spoke, "But still, thank you. I learned a lot today."

"You're welcome."

Hilmeth's eyes fell on Cang Cheng's visibly swollen wrist, his expression darkening slightly, but his demeanor remained unchanged.

"How about I take you to get a shower, and then you can rest in a healing pod? I wouldn't want anyone saying I abused Prince Cang Cheng."

Cang Cheng was indeed uncomfortable, covered in sweat, so he nodded, "Alright."

They left the training room, one following the other, and happened to run into Qin Yan, who had just finished his laps.

"Boss, I..."

His greeting was cut off as Qin Yan's eyes landed on Cang Cheng. He stood there, stunned, as if struck by lightning.

To Qin Yan, Cang Cheng looked like he had just been through a grueling session—sweat-drenched, cheeks flushed, and moving with a sluggish gait. His wrists bore marks, and his movements were slow and labored.

A bright bolt of lightning flashed in Hilmeth's mind with a crackling sound.

This... This is clearly what happens when the boss gets carried away...

The boss is really getting wild, doing it on the training ground...

Hilmeth's face turned red.

He quickly retracted his gaze and turned to face the wall, not wanting to look at Cang Cheng.

He was worried the boss would think he was staring.

"Reporting, finished my laps!"

Hilmeth immediately saw what Hilmeth was thinking.

In a cold voice, he commanded, "Run another five laps."

Though tears were flowing inside, Hilmeth helplessly agreed, "Sure thing."

Without looking back, Hilmeth left the scene, warning his colleagues to stay clear of the general's room for now.

He gave himself a mental high-five: Nice one, Hilmeth. You're a smooth operator.