Pretending To Be A Boss

Many weapon designers, whether working on firearms or bladed weapons, have their own creations, but without exception, they are all based on minor innovations of Li Zhenjiang's work.

That includes Ke Ye as well.

However, Li Zhenjiang still had a high regard for Ke Ye. It was very difficult to achieve transcendence in the design of weapon shapes. The greatest changes, of course, had to come from breakthroughs and innovations in materials.

This time, Ke Ye submitted a new proposal.

It was also because the performance of this new alloy formula was so exceptional that it shocked all the elders.

These young calves were about to start a revolution in the world of weaponry.

At this moment, a group of people were discussing whether to make this formula public.

"I am opposed to open-sourcing it. Such a formula should be for the exclusive use of our Fortress Fifty-One. Right now, with the competition among the fortresses, everyone wants to break through to the seventh level as soon as possible.

Holding the advantage in weaponry, we are the most likely to breach the seventh level, following the fortresses of the Li family, the Song Family, and the Qi Family," said the speaker, an old academic in the weapons industry named Wang Qi, aged sixty-two, who had dedicated his life to metal casting.

However, in the past, he had little regard for the younger generation. Even though Ke Ye brought a revolutionary formula today, he was still looking for ways to nitpick.

Li Zhenjiang then turned his gaze to the younger faction.

Ke Ye's group did not speak; the one who spoke was Zhang An, who oversaw weapons manufacturing.

Acting as a mediator, his comments today were different from the past.

"I would like to ask Ke, did you come up with this formula yourself? Any reform should be approached gradually. Do you have a better proposal in your hands?"

Ke Ye and the other young designers, despite being the top weapon designers of the nation, rarely had the right to speak in the House of Daedalus due to seniority.

Now, as all eyes focused on this young man, Ke Ye spoke:

"This alloy formula is not my invention. The reason for making it public is to strengthen the human camp as much as possible before the battle at Yuepela Plains begins, to minimize human casualties. Since it's a joint human endeavor, I believe there is no need to keep secrets at this time."

Zhang An felt this made sense, but still said:

"Haha, it's not easy for a young man to have such broad-mindedness, but I only agree with you halfway. Let me share my view. In recent years, Lincoln Fortress and the twelve fortresses led by Sky Guardian Fortress in Dongying have each harbored ulterior motives, possessing technologies from various families.

For instance, in the field of armor, Sky Guardian Fortress's armor wear outperforms ours in terms of lightness and defense. And in the realm of firearms, Lincoln Fortress is much stronger than us.

Human nature has deteriorated, so even towards outsiders, achieving absolute unity is difficult. This formula can give our hunters an era's advantage in weapons equipment, bridging some gaps. The technology should be promoted nationally but not shared with foreign countries."

The meeting was divided into progressive, conservative, and moderate factions. As to the final decision, it was still up to Li Zhenjiang.

Just then, Ke Ye said:

"We belong to Fortress Fifty-One, and the weapons we produce are unparalleled in the world. Granted, the industrial strength of Lincoln Fortress and Sky Guardian Fortress is not weak, but how can they compare with us? If they have this formula, can't we just produce something even better?"

There was an uproar, his words were perhaps too arrogant. Li Zhenjiang remained silent, Ke Ye continued:

"This formula was a gift from a friend. After asking for his opinion, he told me to deal with it as I please. Since it's up to me, it should be handled according to my thoughts."

Ke Ye was uncompromising. Although his ideas were not entirely supported even by his peers, instinctively, they backed Ke Ye against those self-righteous old academics.

Wang Qi scoffed:

"I thought you had designed it yourself, to be so haughty. Just like in using weapons, there is always someone better out there. Since this formula does not originate from you, then please invite that senior here. What gives a greenhorn like you the right to spout nonsense?"

Li Zhenjiang also said:

"Comrade Ke, you said this alloy formula was a gift from a friend. Judging by the formula, his understanding of the metal industry is profound. May I know which master it is? This could be considered a hidden legend in the weapons industry."

Ke Ye felt like laughing. Wang Qi always looked down on young people, feeling they were impetuous.

He always spoke in a condescending tone of experience, bemoaning how those born in the '90s, the '00s after them, and even worse, those from the new decade, were unfit for serious use.

Such people have always existed, and Ke Ye wondered how Wang Qi would react upon meeting Tang Xian.

Ke Ye then said:

"So you're saying, what I say doesn't count, and it's up to the owner of the formula?"

Wang Qi replied:

"Why not invite this senior to the House of Daedalus. I believe he can't be as naïve as your young group. How could we give such a valuable thing to outsiders!"

Li Zhenjiang shook his head and said:

"Since the expert has said that everything is up to Ke to arrange, then it will be up to Ke to arrange it. However, if possible, Ke, I hope you could also remind that expert to understand the impact of this formula on the future weapons industry and the balance of power among nations."

Ke Ye respected Li Zhenjiang's opinion, and Zhang An also agreed. Wang Qi had nothing to say,

Ke nodded and said, "He will arrive at Fortress Fifty-One this afternoon, and tomorrow I will bring him to meet all of you."

Everyone was pleased. They had been diligently studying weaponry for a long time, and naturally wanted to meet such a character, so the meeting thus came to an end.