There can't be a Harvest Moon in the RimWorld.

This is not a problem for me at all!

Soon, a brand new piece of steel was produced and specially condensed into a slender, half-meter-long ingot. It was then reheated until red-hot and repeatedly hammered and forged.

The colonizer system controlled me. I picked up a hammer and pounded the steel block into a thin sheet in a few strokes. I immediately folded it up and pounded it again, repeating this process to stretch the steel.

这样的捶打在锻造中通常少则捶打7、8次，多则达20、30次，每次都要捶打上百锤。例如锤打到第10次，就会有1024层的钢材。这便是传说中的“千锤百炼”了。

This step removes impurities such as sulfur and excess carbon from the steel, increasing its elasticity and toughness. It's similar to kneading dough; the more layers it's kneaded, the more uniform the carbon and other components become, and the finer the iron crystals. The resulting forged steel is of uniform quality, with thousands of layers, making it extremely strong and tough, ultimately becoming a homogeneous steel material.

Gray had been intently observing my actions, quickly memorizing the details of the process, but suddenly his eyes widened as if he had witnessed something astonishing…

That's right, the "blacksmith" that's common in the colonist system has appeared again!

Each time the process reaches the operational stage, the colonist system always comes up with some techniques that are completely incomprehensible to everyone, forming a technological barrier that no one can imitate.

For example, in forging, there are spectacular sights of iron being smelted by hand!

I clenched my fist, grabbed the roughly shaped red-hot steel bar, and quickly placed it in a cold quenching tank to rapidly cool it with water, causing the excess carbon content of the steel to peel off.

Then, I grabbed a handful of slag from the side of the furnace and sealed it onto the blade. I quickly stuffed it into the furnace, which had cooled down slightly. The clay was thinner on the blade and thicker on the grip. After firing and trimming while it was still hot, I quickly stuffed it into the quenching tank.

After a burst of steam, a slender, shimmering silver blade appeared on the forging table. From its overall chilling gleam to the minute details, the fineness of its surface was like that of a work of art. The granular pattern at the edge of the blade, resembling sprinkled silver sand, added a dreamlike quality to the entire blade!

"Phew..." The forging was finished, and I let out a slight breath. Although the high temperature did not burn my hands at all, the scorching air still made it difficult for me to breathe.

Item Name: Samurai Sword

Item Description: The katana is a traditional Japanese sword used by samurai during the feudal era. It was highly sought after as a collectible among colonists, but it is prone to oxidation.

Item durability: 330/330

Item material: Steel

Melee damage per second: 28.29

Melee Armor Penetration: 17%

I took out a steel plate as a test material, held the knife and slashed horizontally. The steel plate was cleanly cut in two with a smooth cut, and there wasn't even a scratch on the blade.

I tossed the knife to Gray and said, "It's just a weapon that resolutely embodies the concept of slashing. Its shape, materials, core structure, and usage are all strictly designed according to the needs of slashing."

"Therefore, multi-functionality does not mean being mediocre at everything, but rather excelling in everything. Each equipment module enhances one purpose, and then uses other purposes to supplement the shortcomings of the main purpose, forming an all-round product."

"By improving the functionality of each equipment component and compensating for each other's shortcomings, we can make up for the deficiencies while emphasizing the main functions."

"This is the true purpose of First Dimension equipment!"

Chapter 122 The Holy Sword of Physics

Gray held the knife, lost in deep thought about the world.

who am I?

where am I?

What kind of technique was that, forging steel with bare hands?

"Boss Marcus, how did you manage to grab that steel bar with your bare hands just now?"

"Don't ask silly questions, kid. That's the Iron Gate's secret technique, known as the Iron-Refining Hand, one of the ten most arduous martial arts techniques in the world!"

"That's amazing!" Gray stared at me in disbelief, his eyes wide.

"Hmph, the highest level of the Iron Refining Hand is the Metal Transformation Yuan Technique. Once mastered, one will possess the ability to refine iron and melt gold, and can generate high temperatures with bare hands to transform iron and gold into any shape!"

"Please teach me!" Gray looked at me excitedly.

"It's not that easy. To achieve mastery, you need to first forge your mind, endure unbearable pain, and make yourself more tolerant of suffering."

"Really?!"

I glanced at him and said with dissatisfaction, "Of course it's fake!"

Is this Gray a genius or just plain stupid? He believes such lies! Doesn't he realize that the art style of Iron Hands is completely different from this world?!

"If I had that skill, why would I need to stay in town as a farmer? I would have become a magician long ago."

“Alright…” Gray replied dejectedly, holding his katana as he continued to ask me, “Boss Marcus, teach me a little more!”

Since Gray is so eager to learn, I really should teach him a little more. From his offhand remarks about Batman to the later creation of the Celestial Armor, Gray unexpectedly brought both to fruition. I wonder how many more miracles this young man can bring me...

But what should we forge next?

Gray already had a wealth of experience in crafting ordinary tools, and anything that wasn't both innovative and practical was of no help to him.

I've been leading the way for so long, I can't die from running out of ideas...

"Then I'll forge you a holy sword of physics! Just watch!"

"The Holy Sword of Physics! It looks amazing!" Gray looked at me with shining eyes, full of anticipation for my next move.

"Select work command..."

The fire in the forging furnace hadn't gone out yet, and the temperature was maintained within a suitable range, just right for continuing forging.

I took out two more steel ingots, put them into the crucible, and then put them into the furnace.

Speaking of Sebala's promise to take me mining, he still hasn't kept his word. He's the only one in town still mining in the mountains and managing to stockpile so much ore; he must have some unique method.

If he's lying to me, then I'll take these ore ingots as payment...

My thoughts raced, but my hands didn't falter at all; I quickly began the process. Since there were no ready-made molds, I had to forge it manually.

After the molten steel was melted into a long strip, it was hammered from both sides to enhance its toughness and hardness. Then, with my hands on the red-hot steel strip, ignoring the high temperature, I began kneading it like dough, and a steel rod was quickly formed.

Then, I reshaped the stick into a hexagonal shape, adding solid and smooth edges to prevent it from slipping when gripped.

On the other side, the two ends of the steel rod were inserted back into the steelmaking furnace and hammered with an iron hammer to form a shape with one end round and the other flat. The round end resembled a huge steel nail with an extremely sharp nail head, which could easily pierce through trees, steel and other objects by relying on inertia, causing penetrating wounds.

The flat side was hammered into a hollow shape with a noticeable curve. The sharp, thin blade can use the lever principle to make the heavy object overcome gravity, lift the heavy object off the ground and make it move.

"Boss, why does this forging seem particularly simple?" Gray asked after I simply quenched the forged item.

I placed the stick-like object in his hand, gesturing for him to observe it carefully.

Item Name: Steel Crowbar (Physics Holy Sword)

Item Description: Crowbar, a practical tool, a metal bar with a curved end. The opening at the end is very effective at removing nails, and it can also be used as a weapon in an emergency.

Item durability: 100/100

Item material: Steel

Melee damage per second: 6.44

Melee Armor Penetration: 22%

Attribute offset:

Construction speed +30%

Mechanical disassembly efficiency increased by 15%.

Mechanical disassembly speed +60%

That's right, this is the crowbar, known as the "holy sword of physics" and the "indescribable rod-shaped object." In fact, it is an important tool. Relying on its simple structure, multiple uses, and reliable demolition efficiency, it has become a powerful tool for rescue and demolition, and is used by firefighters, military and police around the world.

Therefore, the Colonizer system views the crowbar not only as a "weapon" with offensive attributes, but also as a "tool" that can provide bonuses in construction and dismantling!

I've wanted to forge one of these for a long time, but the ranch doesn't have a forge or iron ore, so it's been delayed until now.

"This is a crowbar."

"A crowbar?"

"Yes, a weapon that combines engineering prowess and combat effectiveness."

I grabbed the crowbar, aimed the tip at a steel plate, and with a casual swing, pierced it without any resistance. If even steel couldn't withstand its power, how could flesh and blood possibly resist?

On the other side, I inserted the flat end of the crowbar under the forging anvil and easily overturned a pure iron product weighing several hundred kilograms!

"Wow, amazing! This one feels so different from the previous one... Is it just my imagination?" Gray was still a little troubled by this rudimentary tool.

There must be similar tools on this planet, it's just that Gray, this country bumpkin, hasn't seen much of the world. But the ingenuity behind this tool is no less than that of Gobert's survival knife.

With the certification of the colonist system, this holy sword of physics has both offensive and functional attributes. If Gray can fully understand the secrets of this crowbar, his forging skills will surely reach a new level!

Gray liked the two weapons more and more as he looked at them, holding one in each hand and looking eager to try them out.

But it's still raining outside and it's inconvenient to go out, and Sebala's blacksmith shop can't cause too much damage, so Gray can only look at the weapons with longing.

I squinted and thought for a moment, then suddenly said, "Gilfred! We need a bat cave!"

"A bat cave?"

“That’s right!” I looked at him with shining eyes. “We need to establish a secret base on the island as a place to craft equipment and store the necessary supplies.”

"Great idea! That way I won't have to hide it from Grandpa and get up in the middle of the night to draw up design plans, nor will I have to steal his ore for experiments!"

"Well, the first step is to find a suitable address for the Batcave. Gerfred, do you have any good ideas?"

"I don't have an idea yet... Boss, stop talking to yourself! By the way, who is Gerfred?"

Chapter 123 Site Selection for the Bat Cave

Mads Mountain Road.

"Boss Marcus, are we really going to set up the base on this mountain? It's such a hassle to go up the mountain on rainy days..."

Gray walked up the mountain path with an umbrella, often stepping into muddy areas and splashing unpleasant water, his face showing utter despair.

I patted him on the back and watched him continue up the mountain: "Isn't it because you stay at home all the time? Young people should have some energy and go for walks on this mountain more often! Besides, you don't want to get caught and beaten by Sebala, do you?"

"Oh, that's true. I didn't hear Grandpa knocking this morning; if he found out, he'd definitely give me a beating. But, eldest brother, why did you have to come to Mount Marcus?"

That's a good question.

Previously, we discussed the idea of ​​building a "Bat Cave" as a secret base for the heroes' activities.

Regardless of age, these superhero role-playing games possess a magical allure, drawing men in with boundless enthusiasm. Is this due to the hunting instincts ingrained in the genes of male humans?

I would never admit that even I am starting to feel a little tempted.

Actually, on one hand, I wanted to get Gray out for a walk and relax a bit. He's been working tirelessly on equipment design day and night, barely getting any sleep. If he continues to lack outdoor exercise, he might really get sick.