Magic? My Iron Torrent will sweep it all away!

Chapter 263 Delivery: Witness the True Strength of a Great Nation!

Based on Lin Mo's and Long Zhan's previous speculations, they both felt that the Demon Clan's last attack was just a test, and that they were accumulating strength in preparation for a major offensive.

They don't have much time left.

Zhao Gang was stunned, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"A month is too long? If netizens find out, they'll criticize you."

"We're the nation known as the Industrial Cthulhu, this is already incredibly fast!"

He took out a pack of cigarettes from his pocket, handed one to Lin Mo, and lit one for himself.

"You think this is as simple as digging a ditch?"

He exhaled a smoke ring, his eyes sharpening.

"Back when we built a three-kilometer-long inland waterway on Earth, how many procedures did we go through, and how much time did it take?"

"It took at least three years! And that was under the condition that the technology was mature and the logistics were complete."

"Right now, we're working on two projects simultaneously, which together amount to nearly ten kilometers of super canal!"

"One lies beneath the permafrost, the other on this alien land."

Zhao Gang flicked off his cigarette ash.

"That's not all. The bottom and the embankments on both sides of the canal must be poured with special reinforced concrete, with a thickness measured in meters. Otherwise, it simply cannot withstand the pressure of a 10,000-ton ship."

"The canal will also need to be covered with ramps that allow heavy tanks and missile vehicles to pass through, and even allow aircraft to take off and land."

"That's equivalent to building a three-kilometer-long highway and an airplane runway over the river."

"One month is the limit that can only be achieved by using all the engineering soldiers as iron men and carrying out over-saturation construction at any cost."

"This is the power of the entire nation!"

After hearing Zhao Gang's explanation, Lin Mo fell silent.

He did indeed oversimplify the problem, ignoring the rigor and complexity of modern engineering.

This is no longer a simple earthwork operation, but a super project that combines multiple fields such as water conservancy, architecture, and materials science.

A month is already a miracle.

"Oh dear, I was too hasty." Lin Mo realized his ignorance.

Zhao Gang waved his hand and smiled.

"It's alright, just leave the professional stuff to the professionals!"

He suddenly pointed to the soldiers working together not far away.

"Have you noticed that everyone is smiling now?"

Lin Mo was taken aback and looked closely.

Indeed, everyone here, whether a veteran operating machinery or a new recruit carrying supplies, had a radiance on their face that he had never seen when he first arrived at the Arctic base.

Everyone back then seemed indifferent and lifeless.

Zhao Gang said excitedly in a loud voice:

"This is the power of hope!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a soldier ran over quickly, stood at attention, and saluted.

"Reporting, Commander! The Elven delegation is about to arrive, ten kilometers away!"

Lin Mo and Zhao Gang exchanged a glance and both saw the smile in each other's eyes.

finally come.

The order I placed with the elves some time ago—fifty tons of mithril, one million energy crystals, ten thousand bottles of life spring water, plus a life fruit worth five million gold coins—has finally arrived.

The permanent portal opened last night, and a massive amount of weapons and equipment has crossed the stargate and arrived on Terra, enough to cover all the costs of this three-race trade.

"Come on, Brother Zhao, let's go pick up the goods, and while we're at it... ship them out." Lin Mo grinned.

Zhao Gang patted the belt around his waist, exuding a sense of high spirits.

"Alright, today I, the head steward, can finally act arrogantly."

"I was really strapped for cash the other day because of all that little bit of inventory I had."

……

An hour later, a huge, newly leveled open space appeared on the outskirts of the base.

This is no longer a simple reception area.

It turned into a huge, open-air arms exhibition.

Rows of heavy, medium, and light tanks, their gun barrels raised high, resembled lurking steel behemoths.

Beside them were sleek wheeled assault vehicles and tracked infantry fighting vehicles, their rooftop cannons and missile launchers gleaming with a dangerous light.

Further away, there was a formation of self-propelled artillery, their thick barrels capable of sending death beyond the horizon.

There are also rows of box-type rocket launcher vehicles, Land Shield 3000 and 2000 close-in weapon systems, and various missile launchers.

On the ground, countless rifles and heavy machine guns were neatly stacked, next to several small hills of dark green ammunition boxes, with conspicuous numbers and calibers sprayed on them in white paint.

When the representatives of Archbishop Kell, Elder Wood, and Elders Thorin and Balin were invited here, without exception, they all remained where they were.

The visual impact of that forest, composed of steel and the aura of death, is a thousand times more shocking than any video footage.

Kyle's perpetually serious face showed a slight smirk as his mouth opened and his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.

Elder Mu Yu, who was always elegant, forgot to maintain his composure at this moment. He looked at the steel forest and even stopped breathing for a moment.

"God of craftsmen..." Elder Balin, the dwarf, trembled as he stared in fascination at the tanks' thick armor and massive road wheels.

"These...these were all sold to us?"

Elder Thorin was even more direct. He rushed to a tank, stretched out his rough, calloused hand, and stroked the cold steel plate as if caressing a lover, muttering to himself.

"Finally, it's time to deliver! I've been so excited! I'll open it as soon as I get back!"

"We have to take it apart to see what's inside!"

Lin Mo took in their reactions and felt secretly pleased.

What is meant by the profound heritage of a great nation?

This is!

This is exactly the effect I wanted!

"Cough cough."

Zhao Gang cleared his throat, drawing everyone's attention.

He had a smile on his face as he handed out weapon lists and price lists to everyone.

"Gentlemen, I apologize for keeping you waiting. We have added various models of weapons and equipment, and the prices are listed above."

"As agreed, we will proceed with the first step: inspection and delivery of the goods."

As he spoke, the Elven Wood Language Elder and the Holy Human Kyle gestured behind them, and the group stepped forward, carrying huge wooden crates.

Inside the elf's chest were stacks of shimmering magic crystals, large quantities of mithril, and bottles of spring water brimming with life.

The most precious item is a box made of moonwood.

Upon opening, a fist-sized, emerald-green fruit emitting a unique, refreshing fragrance lay quietly inside.

The Fruit of Life!

Just smelling that scent made Lin Mo feel like his cells were cheering.

On the other side, Kyle also took out the space crystals, holy water, and holy gold that Da Xia had purchased from his own space ring.

On the dwarfs' side, Balin waved his hand grandly, and several wooden crates appeared out of thin air, filled with various runestone tablets and rare metals.

Zhao Gang ordered the soldiers to step forward and meticulously count and inspect the items.

After confirming that everything was correct, his smile became even brighter.

"Alright, everyone, the numbers are correct."

He turned to the steel forest, waved his hand dramatically, and exuded an air of heroic grandeur.

"Now, it's your turn to choose your items!"