Chapter 754: Clash with Braman (1/2)

Sam didn't put too much attention into this hidden seashore. If he really wants to know what is happening there, he has to go there himself. The trio can make some chaos with their hoverboards but they wouldn't be able to get past them and stay safe much less coming back safely.

The only way they can infiltrate this area is with the use of shadow mice or his own shadow mode.

Any direct way would be too hard.

For now, he has to focus on reducing the tax target and improve his business.

And soon there is a chance. Because as soon as the builders took over the cement factory, they indeed messed with the engines to check the structure and operating mechanisms and Sam is very quirky about protecting the mechanisms.

And for the steam engines, he made very different arrangements.

First thing is that an array of inscriptions on the surface of the engine head and the bolts that are holding it up.

The elves are not going to understand this simple bolt and nut mechanism and the best way to take it apart without really damaging it is slowly heating it up and melting the bolts away.

But that is not at all easy. The array will absorb all the heat and divert it to the sensitive parts in the engine which will get distorted easily because of this excess heat and damage the mechanism completely.

This will not only let the bolts go away, it will also ruin the mechanism which will completely make the engine unusable.

If they start the engine once again, the parts that are clearly distorted will break and fail to make the engine unusable.

There are many more traps like this including the classic trap he has been using since the start. The destruction trap will activate as soon as they use force to pry it open.

With all these traps in place, there is no way they could just open it up. Not everyone has the observation ability to check it.

And the builder that disappeared to Planet 1 after the deal was completed was back once again at Sam's camp.

”Mr. Braman. I was surprised you were back so soon. I thought you will not start the production until your renovations are complete. Why are you here? Do you want to join me for a meal? I was in the mood for some cooking.”

”Mr. Sam. I am here to talk business. Not for a meal.”

”I am not planning any ventures soon. My friends just came after their journey. We are planning on having a relaxed holiday for the time being.”

”It is not a new business. I am here to talk about some old business. You know the machines you have sold us, will I be able to buy a new set?”

”Why? I think with the current size of the pasture and the current growth of the fields, the current factory is already too big and the machines are also enough for the current production capacity.

In fact, since you are the only producer, for now, it is already enough for you to have enough profit. You would be able to make the money easily. The profit would cover your investment easily.”

”Well, there is an accident in the factory that damaged the machines. We cannot operate them anymore.”

”Really, an accident? Are you sure it is just an accident? What kind of accident managed to destroy a machine that could even withstand a Peak stage Pre-transcendent attack? Don't tell me, that your workers are fighting in presence of the machines.

It is not far from here, so I am sure that I didn't hear any of such noises.”

”No, it is a bit complicated.”

”Indeed the machine is a bit too complicated for you guys to open, so you destroyed the machine in the process. Am I right?”

Braman just bowed his head in shame.

Particularly when he was reminded of the fact that Sam already mentioned not to try anything funny with the machines and he did it anyway.

”I can understand why it happened. No one wants someone else to hold the knowledge of something that could change the face of many industries. Particularly, someone as ambitious as you, who wants to prevail in your industry.

You must have seen many more uses that are beyond the concrete mixer. It is indeed tempting.”

Braman is in a difficult position. So Sam continued.

”I am also put in a difficult spot by you. That is the last piece I made and that too in secret. I couldn't possibly get a license for forging because of that. I would be having trouble if I did another in secret. After all, a forging license is hard to obtain due to the regulation on the weapon-making.”

”If you can make one in secrete, then it wouldn't be too hard to make another one. I can easily obtain any metals and materials you want.”

”It is not about the materials. I am actually trying my best to stay in legal ways. My friend Raunak is currently on a special test for his next promotion. So I have to make sure that everything is clean and perfect. I don't have the liberty to go astray at this point.”