Xiao Xun examined Guan Jiawen from head to toe, "If you need anything here, or if something is inconvenient and you can't tell anyone else, just come to me. I'm here almost every day. If I'm not here, you can tell the handsome guy next to you, his name is Bai Yang."
Guan Jiawen glanced at Bai Yang. "Understood, Prince Swain."
Then Guan Jiawen said to Xiao Xun, "Your Highness, I've noticed that the people here don't seem to sleep much. Several people in the research institute have already died from overwork. If this continues, before the Tri-Phase Bomb is developed, most of us will be dead."
"I have already reported this situation to His Majesty, and a mandatory sleep decree has been drafted. If all goes as expected, it will be officially issued after daybreak."
Guan Jiawen glanced at Zeppelin, who was still fast asleep, and lowered her voice. "I heard that the enemies we are facing are not human."
Xiao Xun's expression turned stern. "Focus on your job. Don't ask what you shouldn't ask, and don't inquire about what you shouldn't. This is just a workplace for you. Once you're done with your work here, you'll return to your original place."
"Yes, Your Highness. I understand."
As Xiao Xun was leaving, he told Guan Jiawen, "Tell Zeppelin to pack his things quickly and head to the coast. The research institute there is almost completed."
"Yes, I will tell him."
After leaving the research laboratory, Xiao Xun went to the Military Academy. It was equally brightly lit here. Before dawn, these cadets were already engaged in various military studies.
He went to the principal's office and pushed the door open directly. Lorgard was lying on a chair with his legs propped up on the desk, his face covered by a newspaper. Hearing the movement, he immediately stood up.
His vision went black, and he almost fainted.
"Prince Swain, you are here."
Xiao Xun's expression was displeased. "How long has it been since you slept properly?"
"Ah! Sleeping or not! I'm not that sleepy. This is a critical juncture. The battle reports from the front indicate that the Scourge Legion has been reorganized, and the undead and demon armies have completed their encirclement of Saint Roman's border regions. The beast race and the Frost Giants have also had a difficult few days; they are basically surrounded. Except for the few roads connecting our three countries, all other areas are under the control of the Four Demon Kings."
Xiao Xun patted his shoulder. "Not sleeping is definitely not an option. If your body collapses, even the most powerful healing magic can't repair your mental state. Dealing with the war is on His Majesty and me. You just need to complete your assigned tasks conscientiously."
Lorgard yawned. "That's what you say, but after all, we are subjects of Saint Roman. Now that the country is in trouble, I will do as much as I can."
Xiao Xun nodded. "If everyone in the country thought like you, the Four Demon Kings would undoubtedly be defeated."
Returning to the Twelve Palaces of Time, Xiao Xun looked at the letter in his hand. "How can I take it back to my original world?"
After thinking for a moment, he took out his mercury sunglasses, unfolded the letter, and took two complete pictures of it.
"I'll send her parents a text message back, and deliver the new year's goods and money. That should be fine."
Upon entering the Divine Temple of Time, the two sheets of letter paper instantly disappeared.
"Xiao Ke."
"I'm here."
Xiao Ke flew to Xiao Xun's front. "Master, what are your orders?"
"Help me purchase a set of the latest weapon and equipment."
Xiao Ke changed its tone. "According to global legal regulations, private purchase of weapons is an illegal act, punishable by house arrest for a period of three to ten years."
Xiao Xun thought for a moment. House arrest wouldn't make much difference, as he was already in the Divine Temple of Time.
"Alright, Xiao Ke, then help me order a set. I want firearms, ammunition, bulletproof vests, and controlled knives. All must be the latest models."
Xiao Ke replied, "According to relevant regulations, I cannot fulfill your command."
"Then bypass the relevant regulations."
"Apologies, I cannot bypass them."
Xiao Xun thought to himself, If I didn't know how to pay, would I need you?
As he spoke, he reached out and hugged Xiao Ke. "Xiao Ke, shut down."
"Certainly, Master. Xiao Ke is shutting down. I look forward to our next meeting."
Xiao Xun forcibly dismantled Xiao Ke, connected its data chip to a computer, and used technology to access the backend. He manually upgraded the firmware, directly changed the trust certificates and regulatory certifications, and even tampered with all legal statements.
After completing these tasks, Xiao Xun restarted Xiao Ke.
"Hello, Master. Xiao Ke, at your service."
"Xiao Ke."
"I'm here."
"Help me purchase a full set of the latest weapon and equipment."
Xiao Ke replied in its usual tone, "Certainly, Master. I have already placed your order and payment has been successfully processed. It is expected to arrive within five days."
After completing the weapon purchase, Xiao Xun researched "dimensional reduction attack" online. He wanted to use this method, but the internet only provided a very general concept and some descriptive imagery, with no specific operational methods or procedures.
Even if it were possible, such as directly crashing a star into this planet, it would be akin to injuring the enemy a thousand times while losing nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine of his own.
Xiao Xun could only place his hope on existing technological weapons, hoping to solve the Four Demon Kings once and for all.
Since dimensional reduction attack was temporarily unfeasible, Xiao Xun shifted his focus to military strategy, a subject that was almost completely buried in the future, with very few people studying, watching, or discussing it.
These ancient tactics were exactly what Xiao Xun needed now. He was fortunate that the Four Demon Kings only used traditional physical and magical damage. Although the Scourge Legion had managed to acquire a small team with future technology from somewhere, he had already eliminated them, and similar future armed forces should not appear in the short term.
If the Tri-Phase Bomb were developed, it would be equivalent to the legendary 'dimensional reduction attack' for the current Four Demon Kings.
Feeling a bit tired, Xiao Xun glanced at the time on the wall. Only a little over an hour had passed in the other world.
He got up and went to the beverage cooler, took out a cola, looked at the production date, and then at the time on the wall. This cola would expire in five days.
He opened it and took a sip. The medicinal taste, similar to bitter coffee, was gone. It tasted no different from the cola he usually drank.
While enjoying his drink, he turned on the television but found no other programs besides the two videos left by the High Priest earlier.
He decided to dismantle the television to see if there were any usable parts. Future televisions were truly simple: the screen was made of a special material glass, followed by two thin films, one black and one white, and the rest was an integrated motherboard not much larger than a USB drive. There was nothing else.
This made him sigh, "No wonder it's so light and doesn't even have a place to plug it in. Future technology is truly amazing."