Vientiane Throne of Civilization

Chapter 1862 Exchange and Learning
The apprentice visibly tensed up when he heard that the grappling hook was going to be made of alloy.

After all, the alloy claw is the most complex weapon to manufacture among known cold weapons, and it also has the highest precision requirements. Even the slightest error will cause the alloy claw's structure to be unable to open and close flexibly and smoothly.

Not to mention ensuring the strength of the weapon on this basis.

Then, seeing that the other party had additional requirements, and looking at the claws that the other party had shown, the apprentice's forehead began to sweat involuntarily.

To ensure the weapon's accuracy, the alloy claw's measurement data must also be precise, and the measurement process is also complex.

Even measuring a normal hand is a troublesome task, let alone the gnoll's hand, which is not a normal hand.

Looking at the other's claws, the apprentice was momentarily at a loss for what to do.

After looking around, everyone was busy with their own things and no one noticed his situation at all.

If you were to go to your mentor, you'd probably get scolded for "not even being able to measure data properly."

Thinking about this, the apprentice immediately abandoned the idea and simply gritted his teeth and took out the measuring tape...

"Then let me measure the data of your hands first."

Meanwhile, in another part of the forging department, Li Gan, the head of the ordnance forging department of the Imperial Capital headquarters, came here for exchange and learning.

After all, the forging branch in the Saint Laurent region also has many skilled forgers who originally came from the Saint Laurent Empire.

Although Li Gan was already a master forging expert, the worst thing a person can do is to be complacent and self-satisfied. Therefore, he was always willing to come whenever there was an opportunity to exchange and learn.

Right now, the branch manager here is introducing himself to Li Gan.

During this time, the branch manager glanced over and happened to see the apprentice solemnly measuring the data of the grappling hook's hands with a tape measure.

Currently, there is only one weapon that requires precise measurement of both palms for customization.

At that moment, the branch manager, who recognized the apprentice, felt his eyelids twitch wildly.

[And now, at a time like this, who's in charge of this? Letting an apprentice do it is bound to botch it sooner or later!]

Although the ordnance forging departments in various regions did not have a clear hierarchy, and in fact, there was a certain degree of competition between them.

This time, Minister Li Gan from the capital came to exchange and learn, and the branch minister here is undoubtedly eager to prove himself.

He had made ample preparations, so who could have imagined that such an unexpected situation would arise?
At this moment, every move the apprentice made was a matter of face for their branch.

Unfortunately, the kid was clearly unsure of himself, and his movements were clumsy.

He didn't even need to look at the other party's measurement data. Just by looking at the kid's measurement method, the branch manager was basically certain that the data was inaccurate and the position was not even measured correctly!
At that moment, the branch manager thought to himself, "Why not just go with the flow and call him back to retest him after we've sent Li Gan away?"

But after a second thought, the branch manager sighed.

"Excuse me, Minister Li, please wait a moment."

After saying that, the branch manager walked over, patted the apprentice on the shoulder, and gestured for him to stand up and stand to the side.

"Your method of measurement is inaccurate. Go to the side and watch carefully."

He wouldn't actually reprimand an apprentice for this; in truth, it was the apprentice's negligence that caused the problem.

The apprentice could certainly do the simple registration and measurement work, but had he considered what if the things to be registered and measured were not simple? "Excuse me, please wait a moment while I double-check the requirements."

After reviewing the requirements, the branch manager became even more convinced that this was not something an apprentice could do. Considering that the grappling hook was made by gnolls and had a relatively unique hand shape, coupled with the special requirements, even some veterans might make mistakes.

The branch manager, with his extensive experience, completed the surveying work while simultaneously teaching his apprentices.

After seeing off Flying Claw and Old Zhang, I looked at the registration form in my hand and felt troubled.

Seeing this, Li Gan, who had witnessed the whole thing, stepped forward as well.

"Is Secretary Carter having trouble adjusting these alloy claws?"

Upon hearing this, Carter glanced at Li Gan subconsciously. Seeing that Li Gan's expression remained unchanged and showed no sign of mockery, he then gave a wry smile.

"I'm sorry to have troubled you, Minister Li, but this really is a tricky case."

Carter was very confident in the forging skills of their branch, which made him almost certain that these alloy claws would be a challenge for any ordnance forging department.

Li Gan nodded in agreement.

"Indeed, this alloy claw is a unique weapon with a clever and interconnected structure. It is difficult to make, not to mention that it is made by a special race with a different hand shape and special requirements."

"The production of this alloy claw is so complex that if you move one part, the whole thing will have to be adjusted. Not to mention that the design will have to be changed."

At this moment, Li Gan's words undoubtedly resonated with Secretary Carter.

Seeing this, Li Gan made a suggestion.

“Previously, Minister Zhuang Mengdie from our capital department took on the repair work of a high-quality piece of equipment called Wind Claw. I assisted at the time and have some understanding of it. If Minister Carter doesn’t mind, we can discuss it together.”

Li Gan's face was full of sincerity when he said this, and Minister Carter had no reason to look down on him.

"Then thank you very much, Minister Li."

"Not at all, we're all on the same side, let's study and improve together."

Upon hearing this, and facing the upright Li Gan, Minister Carter felt a pang of shame, recalling his previous thoughts.

"That makes sense. I would be grateful if Minister Li could offer his guidance!"

Meanwhile, on the other side, Flying Claw and Old Zhang obviously didn't recognize the two ministers, since they usually didn't have any contact.

The work of the forging department is more behind the scenes, and they don't usually show their faces. Unless they reveal their identities, it's hard for anyone other than acquaintances to recognize them at a glance.

Since Feizhua is a newcomer and has no combat achievements, even though he is a martial artist at the Hundred Refinements Realm level, the weapons he is usually provided with are at most green excellent level, with some basic enchantments as the limit.

Weapons of this caliber can usually be made by any skilled craftsman in the ministry.

For items that require the personal intervention of ministers like them, they must be high-quality enchanted equipment.

A green-grade, excellent equipment customized for a Hundred Refinement Realm officer, researched and produced by two ministers? This is no less than a roadside restaurant being helmed by a chef from a state banquet.

This kind of treatment is something Feizhua and Lao Zhang probably never dreamed of.

(End of this chapter)