91: Chapter 0091 Hand Cannon

Li Size was filled with intense longing:

He could hardly wait to elevate his Witchcraft to the Great Master level and utilize the optimization function provided by the Pay-to-Win Ability.

He was full of anticipation, eager to see what kind of miraculous effect the Pay-to-Win Analysis and Optimization function would present once his Witchcraft reached the Great Master level.

However, he was also acutely aware that now was clearly not the time.

After a brief period of calm reflection, he made a relatively rational decision:

That was to first refine several batches of optimized inferior Physique Potions using the existing Witchcraft Materials in the Laboratory.

Potions optimized through Pay-to-Win Analysis, in essence, still belonged to the category of non-Ring potions.

But what was astonishing was that their chance of an inspiration burst was exceptionally high, capable of yielding a twenty-five percent increase in medicinal effect.

Why was this the case?

Li Size was filled with doubt.

Perhaps it was because its formula Rank (optimized after the Great Master level) was relatively high, or perhaps it was because its quality grade was relatively low (unranked).

Currently, Li Size could only speculate on this abnormal phenomenon when refining potion formulas optimized by the Pay-to-Win Ability.

Aside from the ordinary optimized inferior Physique Potions that could only increase Physique by 1.92,

He also obtained 6 potions refined through inspiration bursts that could increase Physique by 2.28, which was quite a good harvest.

This time, in order to refine these potions, Li Size also refined quite a few ordinary potions in the Laboratory's alchemy furnace to practice and improve his skill.

Although these ordinary potions seemed common in Li Size's eyes, due to the relatively high skill amplification from Li Size, their effects were still more outstanding than basic potions.

Looking at so many potions stored in rune bottles, Li Size hesitated.

Even if he and the two women, including Gelia, used them, they wouldn't need this many potions.

Since it was unlikely he could sell them in large quantities, he didn't know how to deal with them for a while.

Perhaps he should establish his own faction?

These potions, combined with the ordinary Witchcraft Tools he practiced with while improving his Mechanical Alchemy skill, should be enough to arm a batch of apprentice templates for elites.

To make these preparations complete, Li Size had been cooped up in the rented Laboratory with rune protection for a full four days, spending 1 Gold and 40 Silver just on rental fees.

Gelia had also sent back news via flying message, having procured fifteen Clarity Potions through one of her father's subordinates, which were expected to arrive by that evening at the latest.

However, Li Size still had not finished his preparations. These were all means to protect himself, but to hunt the Hallucinogenic Bewitching Butterfly, he ultimately needed to be able to kill it.

Facing this high-Rank Zero Ring Demonic Creature, even though its attributes leaned towards Agility rather than Physique,

The revolver, Wind's Kiss, forged by Li Size from black demonic iron, was somewhat inadequate; it might only be enough to give it a little 'kiss'.

Li Size's vacation trip had truly been worthwhile!

He had gained a lot of foundation and knowledge during the process, with the development of the new witchcraft motorcycle equipped with the Wind Element Rune being concrete proof; he already had a clear direction for weapon upgrades.

He had three new firearm plans, but the other two were temporarily set aside because the conditions were not yet mature enough. For killing the Hallucinogenic Bewitching Butterfly this time, he planned to stick to crafting what he was best at: the revolver.

No!

It should be called the rune-enhanced revolver hand cannon!

Firstly, the crafting of the black magic iron armor imbued with the fortitude rune proved that the black demonic iron could withstand energy amplification up to Rank 11, which provided the material basis for the revolver hand cannon's research and development.

His Mechanical Alchemy skill had also been raised to the Proficient level through the Pay-to-Win Ability.

He now possessed the capability to refine alchemy products with a Demonic Energy level below 7.0, and the ceiling for crafting mechanical Witchcraft Tools received an additional +2.0 energy level bonus.

When crafting mechanical Witchcraft Tools, their effect and durability were slightly enhanced; furthermore, he had mastered the technique of secondary rune stacking.

Secondary Rune Stacking:

At the same position, without increasing the inscription area or Materials, two runes could be inscribed at once, achieving the superposition or combination of rune effects.

The first primary rune effect was 100%, while the second secondary rune effect could only exert fifty percent of its power.

He was already capable of Forging traditional Witchcraft Tools below the mid-Rank Zero Ring level.

However, if he crafted mechanical Witchcraft Tools, he could forge high-Rank Zero Ring Witchcraft Tools, surpassing his current Rank.

But he felt fatigued when crafting high-Rank mechanical Witchcraft Tools; his Mental Energy was overburdened.

It seemed it was time for him to use the Pay-to-Win Ability to boost his Mental attribute value again...

After preparing, Li Size began to upgrade his weapon.

First, Li Size used the Pay-to-Win Deduction System to meticulously construct the design blueprint for the revolver hand cannon.

During the deduction process, the air shimmered with a faint blue halo...

Countless fine data points and structural lines flowed and combined within his consciousness until a precise and complete blueprint materialized in his mind.

Subsequently, he entered the actual manufacturing phase.

Smelting the alloy was the first step.

Li Size selected several base metals and a trace amount of magic-conducting material, melting and mixing them in the high-temperature alchemy furnace.

He carefully regulated the furnace temperature and used his own Mental Energy to guide and control the Demonic Energy reactions between the Materials.

Finally, he forged an ingot of black demonic iron alloy with a faint, eerie glow.

Next was mold making.

According to the blueprint, he used high-temperature resistant spiritual clay to meticulously sculpt the negative molds for multiple components, including the barrel, cylinder, and hammer.

Every dimension and curve precisely replicated the deduction results, and he carved reserved rune grooves into the inner walls with an alchemy knife.

In the parts Forging stage, Li Size demonstrated solid foundational skills in Mechanical Alchemy.

He reheated the alloy ingot to a malleable state and repeatedly hammered it into shape.

Components with simpler structures, like the cylinder and safety mechanism, he completed easily and quickly.

But when it came to core parts like the barrel, firing pin, and hammer, the requirements for precision and energy control suddenly increased.

The fatigue from continuous work began to surface, and he felt his Mental Energy becoming depleted.

To ensure the quality of the critical components, he unhesitatingly swallowed a mental power amplification potion optimized by the Pay-to-Win Ability.

The potion took effect rapidly, and a gentle yet powerful warm current surged from within his body, sweeping away the fatigue entirely.

His Mental Energy temporarily leaped from 4.0 to 7.36, his thoughts became exceptionally clear, and his perception and control over Demonic Energy particles greatly improved.

He seized this precious window of time and fully dedicated himself to processing the core parts.

Especially the barrel...

To increase the muzzle velocity and power of the projectile, he had previously used the rune calculator to simulate repeatedly, finally settling on a slender structure with an inner diameter of 35 millimeters and a length of 30 centimeters.

During Forging, he successfully integrated one 'fortitude rune' into the material's interior, and Demonic Energy light vaguely flowed along the barrel wall.

He had intended to try embedding a second 'fortitude rune,' utilizing the recently mastered secondary rune stacking technique to further enhance performance.

However, as soon as the energy of the second rune combined with the black demonic iron, the entire barrel cracked and shattered because it could not withstand the energy load.

Li Size frowned as he stared at the fragments, realizing that the energy limit of the black demonic iron had been reached. Without a higher-grade alloy formula, a Breakthrough on the material level was temporarily impossible.

This also meant that the Barret sniper rifle version equipped with a 'Ranged Attack Rune' that he envisioned could not be realized in the short term.

But he was not discouraged; instead, he shifted his focus to attempting to stack other runes.

Aided by his increased Mental Energy, he successfully performed a secondary stack of the 'Grease Rune' and the 'Hurricane Rune'.

Especially the latter:

A single proficient-level Hurricane Rune could release 1.8 energy levels of Wind Element Demonic Energy upon activation, but after dual stacking, the burst energy significantly increased to 2.7 energy levels, far exceeding expectations.

Finally, all parts Forging and rune inscription were complete, and it was time for assembly.

Li Size skillfully combined all the components, fitting them together seamlessly.

When the finished revolver hand cannon lay quietly on the workbench, emitting a cold, hard metallic luster and faint Demonic Energy fluctuations, he received feedback that his skill proficiency had greatly increased.

Clearly, designing and manufacturing new Mechanical Alchemy products promoted skill growth far more effectively than repeatedly manufacturing existing items.

This discovery caused the corners of his mouth to lift, and his heart filled with joy and a sense of accomplishment.