Chapter 977: Chapter 289: I Want to Start a War (10,000) (Part 2)

The scale armor plates overlap each other, which can resist slashing and piercing from swords, as well as long-range attacks like arrows.

With the comprehensive coverage provided by the scale armor, it offers excellent defense.

Like the scale armor with chain liner forged by Flint for him, the total weight of the entire armor set is only about thirty pounds.

This ensures that the light cavalry can ride quickly, turn, and carry out surprise attacks.

Even in reconnaissance, pursuit, and harassment tasks, it provides a significant advantage.

The most crucial point is that the scale armor is easy to repair and replace!

If the scale armor is damaged in battle, you only need to replace the damaged armor plate components.

However, if it’s like plate armor, large-scale damage requires the entire component to be reforged!

The archer’s armor also needs to be optimized!

The five hundred archers in his territory also wear composite armor.

Though it’s only half-body armor.

But for archers who need agility and flexibility, it is a heavy burden.

The archer armor can be made using a combination of leather and soft armor.

Leather is used to make chest, back, and leg guards.

Soft armor can be made from multiple layers of linen and coarse cotton, covering parts like the archers’ arms, neck, and waist.

In critical areas like the center of the chest and the head, steel armor plates can be added to enhance defense.

The combination of leather and soft armor cannot compare to standard plate armor, scale armor, or chain armor.

But it can provide a certain level of defense while ensuring archers maintain mobility and shooting ability.

If this can be achieved, it is enough.

Yet they have just begun dismantling the iron-smelting furnace.

By the time the newly constructed double-chamber reflector furnace is completed and starts being utilized for steel smelting production, it will be at least a month later.

He has plenty of time to design and optimize the armor.

Through Yimini’s words, he learned about the progress of the textile workshop.

Lynn directly dismissed Yimini and Rachel, leaving them to continue their work.

He strode through the textile workshop.

His gaze swept over the workers fully engrossed in their labor.

Confirming there were no abnormalities, Lynn then walked out of the textile workshop.

Arriving at Lord’s Square, Lynn was ready to continue gaining experience with [Cooking].

On the lime road between the distant fields, a cavalry figure was galloping quickly towards him.

"Make way!"

"Move out of the way carefully!"

The speed was so fast, the sound of galloping hooves was loud.

And the man riding on the horse kept shouting.

Lynn couldn’t help but stop his steps, standing still, awaiting the cavalry’s arrival.

Two minutes later.

The cavalry entered Lord’s Square.

Spotting Lynn ahead, he quickly reined in his horse, letting out a few ’whoa’ sounds.

Amid the neighs of the horse, the man dismounted swiftly and walked towards Lynn.

Seeing Gaspar approaching, looking hurried, Lynn frowned and asked.

"Is there an urgent report, Captain Gaspar?"

Stopping a few meters in front of Lynn, Gaspar quickly bowed and spoke respectfully.

"Master, I have two urgent reports from Kakasong City."

"I need to report them to you immediately."

Lynn responded, "Speak."

Regaining his breath evenly, Gaspar spoke without hesitation.

"First, I have gathered information on Viscount Jon Zack’s military strength."

"Apart from his two thousand armed soldiers, the combined number of soldiers from his eight supporters exceeds five thousand."

"In other words, if Viscount Jon Zack initiates a call, he can assemble an army of over seven thousand soldiers."

Lynn nodded slightly to indicate he understood.

The intelligence gathered by Gaspar was identical to what Guard Captain Samuel had told him.

The difference was.

Gaspar did not mention that Viscount Jon Zack’s title was personally conferred by the former Marquis Ducas.

Lynn thought it over and didn’t mind much.

After all, there is a significant difference in status and position.

Gaspar, who was once just an ordinary farmer,

was already performing well by effectively gathering intelligence for him.

Seeing Master Lynn’s calm and indifferent expression, Gaspar felt a bit surprised.

But soon Gaspar understood something.

It must be that Master Lynn has other intelligence gathering channels.

Gaspar took a deep breath and continued speaking.

"Master, besides, I have also discovered that Viscount Jon Zack gathered his eight supporters for a night meeting!"

Upon hearing this, Lynn immediately showed interest, "Gathered eight supporters for a night meeting?"

"Tell me the detailed information you gathered."

Gaspar nodded and continued, "Master, it’s exactly what I previously informed you."

"I arranged for different spies to go to the towns where several of Viscount Jon Zack’s supporters reside."

"To gather intelligence, I let them, under conditions that ensure safety, join the supporter manors."

Lynn watched Gaspar, waiting for him to continue his account.

"Two spies successfully joined the manors of Zock and Bertrand."

Lynn raised an eyebrow and asked, "Zock Connally?"

Gaspar showed a hint of surprise on his face and responded.

"Master, you... how..."

"You know Manor Lord Zock Connally?"