Chapter 100: Magic Rune Constructs and the Concept of a Knight Guard
In the puppet factory, the low hum of the mana crystal forge resonated throughout the space. Sunan stood at a large workbench, focusing intently as he used a Mage Hand to engrave enchanted runes onto the surface of a golem.
About ten minutes later, with the final stroke, the entire golem body exuded a vibrant magical energy.
"Another one complete!"
Sunan smiled with satisfaction, placing a miniature soul crystal into the groove on the golem's chest. As the groove sealed, the enchantment runes flashed with light, and the steel golem on the workbench came to life.
Following Sunan's command, the steel golem jumped off the workbench and took its place at the end of a line of identical steel golems.
In front of it stood six more steel golems, identical in appearance.
After the second Forest Cabin gathering, Sunan immediately began crafting new steel golems. Using the six miniature soul crystals, he created soul cores, resulting in six steel golems.
To maximize their combat effectiveness, the steel used was pre-enhanced, improving the quality of the materials.
The resulting steel golems have combat abilities that reach the upper levels of a first-circle legendary knight, surpassing the first steel golem he crafted.
The cost, however, increased by nearly half, soaring to over 1,500 gold coins each.
Sunan now earned about 22,000 gold coins annually from potion sales alone. The cost of these six steel golems was roughly 40% of his yearly potion income.