The Mech Touch novel Chapter 3200

Chapter 3200: Fabrication Order

Before they were ready to embark on their upcoming fabrication attempt, the mech designers briefly had to decide which one they should tackle first.

"The fabrication of the Decapitator Project will be a high-profile event that will take place in front of lots of clansmen." Gloriana began. "If we succeed in turning it into our second masterwork expert mech, then we would gain a lot of benefits which will doubtlessly help us elevate the quality of the Vanguard Project."

"Our chances of success are too low, though." Ves frowned. "I don't want to blow your bubble, but our last attempt was a fluke. Even if we are pulling out all of the stops today, I don't think we have improved our odds sufficiently enough for us to assume that we will succeed again this time. What do you think, Ketis?"

The Swordmaster looked solemn. "You're more qualified than me, Ves. I only made one masterwork, and I only played a marginal role back then. You know much more than me. If you think that our odds of success still won't be enough, then you must have your reasons to think that way."

Gloriana furrowed her brows. "You should have more confidence in your work, Ketis! Out of every expert mech design project, the Decapitator Project aligns with you the most. You contributed more to it than with any other expert mech. If you want what is best for Venerable Dise, then you should always aim for the top no matter the odds!"

Ves reluctantly agreed. "She's right, Ketis. This is the closest thing to a passion project to you now. While your design experience and refinement are not the best, don't worry too much about it as we can cover that aspect. You just focus on channeling your passion and making the Decapitator Project an expert mech that you can be proud of after you finish it. Just imagine you are fighting a powerful opponent. Just because the odds are stacked against you doesn't mean you are destined to lose. At least put up a fight so that you won't have any regrets."

Ketis firmed up after she heard this. Her force of will became sharper and more focused again. "Thank you, Ves. I needed this lesson. I'm as ready as I can be, though in my opinion I would feel a little more confident if I can gain some additional experience. If we are able to work on the Vanguard Project first, I can learn some crucial lessons that I missed out on back when we put together the Amaranto."

Last time, they worked on an expert rifleman mech, which was too far removed from her interests. While a spearman mech was not completely in her tastes, it had a lot in common with swordsman mechs. Working on an expert melee mech was good practice that would definitely allow her to be more prepared.

"So we've decided, then?" Ves crossed his arms. "We'll fabricate the Vanguard Project first before we start with the Decapitator Project?"

Juliet had a different opinion. "Making any expert mech is a huge and stressful job. A week between fabrication runs might not be enough for us to regain our peak condition. We are all fresh right now but we might not be that way anymore after we complete the Vanguard Project. If its quality turns out to be worse than we expected, then we would not be in a good mood by the time we make the Decapitator Project."

She raised a good point, but Ves was willing to gamble that the increased experience was enough of a benefit to allow Ketis to make a greater contribution later on. She played a pivotal role in reforging and reshaping the Decapitator Project's greatsword. Her practical experience was too little that any additional fabrication attempts would lead to noticeable improvements.

Gloriana held this opinion as well. "We will work first on the Vanguard Project. While both projects are similar in terms of complexity and orientation, the fact of the matter is that we have someone who is highly passionate about swordsman mechs in our team. That gives the Decapitator Project a better chance of turning into a great machine. Don't get me wrong. I don't dislike the Vanguard Project. It just isn't anyone's favorite expert mech."

Every mech designer had favorites. Ves cared the most about the Chimera Project. Juliet was quite proud about the Dark Zephyr. Gloriana favored the Bulwark Project. Ketis obviously adored the Decapitator Project.

However, that did not mean that the remaining two expert mechs had no chance. The Amaranto was no one's favorite either and through a series of improbable events turned out to be far greater than anyone had expected.

The Journeymen thought deeply on what was best. Eventually, the majority chose to go with the Vanguard Project first. _{ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm}

"It's uncertain whether all of the factors that we've brought up will apply, but one thing is for sure. Ketis will definitely do a better job if she gains more practical experience." Gloriana decided.

This meant that the Swordmaidens and Heavensworders would have plenty of time to plan out and prepare their ritual ceremony. Since it was supposed to last for as long as it took to fabricate the Decapitator Project, this news allowed them to devise a much more elaborate show.

Whether it would all help was still in question. A part of Ves thought that this senseless theater wouldn't yield any qualitative better results. Another part of him expected that at least something might happen.

In his experience, When a large number of like-minded people gathered together, their collective energy tended to coalesce into a faint but noticeable influence.

Could it really help in creating a masterwork?

"The more elaborate the ritual, the more definitive the results."

He was willing to try, and so was everyone else. They had all become so addicted to making masterwork mechs that they were willing to try out crazy ideas just to feel that unique rush yet again.

Ves recognized that this was not a correct mindset. Masterworks should be the exception rather than the rule for mech designers of their caliber. Building up unrealistic expectations wouldn't do them any good in the long run.

Once they decided to start with the Vanguard Project, the Journeymen took one day to set everything up and adjust their mentalities.

Since Gloriana's workshop had been emptied out, the Journeymen decided to make the Vanguard Project in Ves' workshop instead.

The machines were solely configured for his use. The other Journeymen all had to program their own settings on the production equipment they planned to use. They also took the time to thoroughly test and calibrate all of the machines because a large proportion of them had not been used in many months.

"Hey, what are you doing, Gloriana?!"

"What does it look like I'm doing? I'm bringing in the statue of the Superior Mother from my workshop to your workshop."

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