30 Ostrias Transformation Part 1 (1/2)
While news of Klaus' ascension as the new Grand Master of the Blood Rose, and de facto overlord of Orloth, spread through the global communication networks, Kilian transformed Ostria. With 55,543 kp at his disposal, a new world of possibilities opened to him.
First, Kilian stepped into the Hellforge and browsed through the Miscellaneous Item List to check the cost of a specific blueprint:
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[Lv. 2 Cloning Coffin: 3,200 kp]
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From the Compendium of Technology, Kilian already learned the process of creating an artificial star. But without the resources, the knowledge had no use. First, he needed to create an appropriate space. Second, a Nebula Generator. Third, a Star Condenser.
The resources for a lab able to host a miniature nebula and an artificial star were dreadful enough, but in Arcadia, still remained within the scope of what money could buy. However, for the Nebula Generator and Star Condenser, only the Hellforge could provide the parts. Outside, Kilian wouldn't even know where to look.
But even after obtaining them, with Kilian alone, the production process would undoubtedly stretch across decades, perhaps even centuries. How was that viable? Beyond that, many creations would require his personal leadership and rob him of time he didn't possess.
The news of Klaus' success had already reached him. And now more than ever, Kilian realized that toppling the Duke of Kars was no mean feat. On the list of Arcadia's 97 Archons, Klaus now ranked first. How did he become so strong, so soon, Kilian didn't know. But undoubtedly, he wouldn't stop there. Time was of the essence. And with clones, Kilian could save a tremendous amount of time.
The Hellforge priced lv. 1 miscellaneous item blueprints in the hundreds of kp, lv. 2 items in the thousands, and lv. 3 in the tens of thousands. The Lv. 2 Cloning Coffin could help Kilian produce as many clones as his resources could afford. With Olroth's reserves, Kilian estimated that 200 clones would be no problem. Although they would possess no battle skill of their own - and were limited to 10 years of lifespan - they could channel Kilian to use his fleshcrafting and transmutation abilities.
The clones would become the foundation that turned Ostria into the capital of the monstrous world, and without hesitation, Kilian bought the blueprint, spending another 300 for the parts. Afterward, he exhausted 50,000 kp for the Nebula Generator and Star Condenser parts.
Following four days of relentless work, Kilian completed the Cloning Coffin and successfully produced 210 identical versions of himself. But since those were destined to become leading figures of Ostria's development, Kilian fleshcrafted their bodies and faces to give them all unique appearances.
The squadron then left the Hellforge, bringing alongside it the parts for the unprecedented project. Seeing 210 naked men appear out of thin air and surround Kilian's unconscious form, Jezebel's eyes narrowed in confusion.
”Did he already cross that border?” She wondered, thinking that perhaps her female charms no longer were enough to satisfy Kilian.
”Those are my arms and legs, stop indulging in wild fantasies,” Kilian said as soon as his eyes opened. Although he couldn't read Jezebel's mind, the emotional connection they shared spoke myriads. The 210 clones found clothes fitting them, and alongside Kilian and Jezebel, descended to the castle's underground where 30 golems worked on a new laboratory with Olaf making notes of their progress.