CHAPTER 5: SILVER-TIER COW DUNG’S MAGICAL USE

[Gold-Tier Blueprint: Aureum Bombard]

[A masterwork of arcane engineering and blacksmithing, the Aureum Bombard is a siege cannon designed to rival the destructive might of strong magicians. Forged with reinforced sunsteel alloys and etched with intricate mana-conducting runes, it channels raw power into devastating bombardments.

The weapon operates through a dual-mana system:

The core chamber houses a Gold Rank Energy Crystal that serves as the primary power source, releasing immense pressure to propel the shell through controlled mana combustion. Meanwhile, the ammunition itself—an alchemically treated shell containing mana compressed from the Gold Rank Energy Crystals that detonates upon impact, triggering an explosion comparable to the destructive power of a 5th–6th Circle Mage’s spell.

Its range and impact make the Aureum Bombard a fearsome tool for both battlefield domination and fortress sieges. However, its devastating strength comes at a cost, as each shot fully consumes Gold Rank Energy Crystals, and even the slightest rune misalignment or overload in mana compression can result in catastrophic backlash.]

[Key Features:

Power Source: Gold Rank Energy Crystals (consumed per shot).Attack Power: Equivalent to a 5th–6th Circle Mage’s destructive spell.Design: Reinforced sunsteel cannon barrel etched with runic arrays for dual-mana compression and discharge control.Ammunition: Alchemically treated shells that detonate upon impact.Weakness: Limited by crystal supply and requires precise maintenance.]

James opened his eyes wide, clearly shocked by the fact that there was such a thing.

In James’s memory, there were no tools that could operate like this because people mainly just used their own strengths.

So, with a new technology that has never been heard of in this world, James suddenly had a bold idea as his first step that he would do in this world.

Subsequently, he checked the next reward instantly, as he was in a good mood.

[Gold-Tier Blueprint: Arcbrace]

[A marvel of defensive ingenuity and arcane craftsmanship, the Arcbrace is a compact, forearm-mounted shield mechanism created for mobile knights and battle magicians. It offers instantaneous protection without sacrificing agility as a barrier condensed into a single device.

Forged from reinforced sunsteel and arcanium alloys, the Arcbrace bears intricate runic engravings across its frame. When activated, these runes channel the stored power of several Gold Rank Energy Crystals into a compressed mana barrier that materializes before the user’s arm, forming a transparent shield capable of withstanding assaults equivalent to a Gold Knight’s strike or a 5th–6th Circle Mage’s spell.

The barrier remains active only for a brief duration or until it absorbs its energy threshold, after which it automatically collapses and must recharge with fresh crystal energy. The Arcbrace’s precision design allows for near-instant deployment as it is ideal for duels, ambushes, or spell countering, but requires meticulous rune maintenance to ensure stability.]

[Key Features:

Power Source: Compressed mana drawn from Gold Rank Energy Crystals (consumed per use).Defensive Power: Can block a single attack from a Gold Knight Rank or a 5th–6th Circle Mage.Design: Forearm-mounted shield crafted from layered sunsteel and arcanium, inscribed with runes that form a mana compression array.Shield Type: Single-use energy barrier that deploys instantly and dissipates after absorbing a powerful strike.Weakness: Each activation consumes a crystal, overheating or misaligned runes can destabilize the device.]

James opened his jaw this time as he was stunned because this thing’s value should be much higher compared to the already priceless Aureum Bombard.

After thinking for a few moments, he finally made another plan in mind and proceeded to check the next item.

[Silver-Tier Cow Dung]

[An often-overlooked byproduct of Silver-ranked livestock, the Silver-Tier Cow Dung is regarded by most as nothing more than a high-grade organic fertilizer. It is produced by a Silver-ranked cow that feeds on silvergrass, resulting in a faint glossy shine on the surface and a subtle warmth when held, as it’s a sign of the residual spiritual energy within.

Among farmers, its value lies in its unparalleled ability to accelerate plant growth in crops. However, beyond its agricultural use, few have explored its deeper potential. Unknown to nearly everyone, this underrated material hides a remarkable secret:

When used to nurture fragrant flora, particularly plants destined for perfume or aromatic elixirs, the Silver-Tier Cow Dung interacts with the plant’s latent mana, subtly altering its essence. The resulting blossoms release extraordinarily potent scents, amplifying their natural fragrance to levels far beyond normal cultivation. Perfumes made from such flowers are said to evoke emotions and even influence mana flow through scent alone.

Yet due to its unsavory nature and low prestige, few have ever dared to use it for luxury ingredients. Most dismiss the idea as foolish because who would soil a precious perfume flower with dung?]

This time, James opened his jaw and eyes as wide as they could be, since this was the most unexpected and surprising thing that he had come across in his entire life.

Who would’ve expected that cow dung would be one of the rarest enhancers of aromatic potency in the world?

Definitely no one!

Not even the most insane human would think about such a possibility and even try it.

After calming himself down for a few moments, he suddenly remembered something, raising his eyebrows as he thought to himself.

’Is this only a coincidence or...’

James thought so because the three things that he had checked so far could be said to be related to the destination he was going to, because Earl Edmund was actually an extremely skilled blacksmith, and he believed that he would be able to make Aureum Bombard and Arcbrace with his skill.

However, there was a problem.

Because it involved rune arrays and other things, James needed an artificer since he was sure that Earl Edmund didn’t dabble in these things.

Nevertheless, he had thought of a solution as he mumbled to himself.

’At most, I will just kidnap—cough, hire an artificer and offer them plentiful rewards if there’s none nearby.’

Not only were there these two blueprints that were related to Earl Edmund’s territory, but there was also actually a place nearby that produced flowers that could be used as the main ingredients for making a perfume.