Strongest Scammer: Scamming The World, One Death At A Time-Chapter 823: Making The Prototype Puppet

Without proper calibration, the puppet would not be able to differentiate between valuable crystal veins and surrounding rock accurately enough.

And worse, it might misjudge the fragility of the quartz, leading to damage during extraction.

To refine this core properly, Han Yu needed firsthand data from the mine.

He needed to observe the quartz directly.

Until then, he could only prepare the structure and leave space for future adjustments.

With that decision made, Han Yu set the analysis core aside and turned his attention to the body reconstruction.

He moved toward the material racks and selected what he needed.

For the primary structure, he chose Dark Grained Spirit Teak.

The wood was dense, resilient, and naturally resistant to environmental degradation. More importantly, it had excellent compatibility with formation engraving, allowing spiritual energy to flow through it smoothly without significant loss.

For reinforcement, he selected Hundred Tempered Iron.

It was not the strongest metal available, but that was precisely why he chose it.

It was cost-effective.

Durable enough.

And easy to work with.

Han Yu understood something very clearly.

This puppet was not meant to be a masterpiece.

It was meant to be replicated.

If the cost of materials was too high, the Puppet Peak elders would reject the design immediately. No matter how efficient the puppet was, it would not be worth replacing human labor if each unit required excessive resources.

This was a tool for mass production.

Efficiency mattered more than perfection.

Han Yu began shaping the wooden frame first.

Using precise cuts and controlled bursts of spirit Qi, he carved the Spirit Teak into a more refined chassis. Instead of a crude box, the new body took on a streamlined, layered structure. Multiple segments were interlocked in a way that allowed both stability and modularity.

The internal compartments were designed to house the three cores securely while leaving space for additional formation plates and energy channels.

Next came the metal reinforcement.

Han Yu embedded strips of Hundred Tempered Iron along the joints and structural stress points. The legs were reinforced first, ensuring they could withstand prolonged operation without degradation. The joints were carefully aligned to maintain flexibility while preventing unnecessary strain.

He then added secondary plating along the outer frame.

Not for defense.

But for functionality.

Each metal surface provided additional space for formation inscriptions.

Han Yu began engraving.

Fine lines of Dao Script spread across the metal and wood alike, forming interconnected circuits that would regulate energy flow throughout the puppet. He layered multiple formations together, ensuring redundancy in critical systems while keeping the overall complexity manageable.

The work required intense focus.

Hours passed without him noticing.

Every component was adjusted, tested, and refined before being integrated into the whole.

By the time he began reassembling the puppet, the difference was already clear.

What had once been a crude construct was now beginning to resemble a proper machine.

Not elegant.

But purposeful.

Han Yu reinstalled the movement core first, connecting it to the reinforced leg system. The alignment was smoother now, the transitions between motion types more fluid.

The arm control core followed.

This time, however, he made adjustments to allow for quicker tool interchangeability. The arms were redesigned with locking mechanisms that could attach and detach tools efficiently, reducing downtime during operations.

After this Han Yu did some tests to see what was lacking and did not stop after that initial reconstruction.

If anything, the real work had only just begun.

For the next four days, he remained almost entirely within the workshop, rarely stepping out except for short breaks to eat or briefly cultivate in the chambers.

The advantage of his new residence became increasingly apparent during this period. Unlike before, where he had to constantly travel between peaks to acquire even the smallest component, everything he needed was already within reach.

Materials were stocked.

Tools were arranged.

Formation arrays maintained optimal working conditions.

The efficiency it granted him was undeniable.

Even so, Han Yu did not rush.

Puppet crafting, especially one meant to be presented before the Puppet Peak elders, required precision and patience. A single flaw in the internal structure or a misalignment in formation circuits could compromise the entire construct.

During the second day of work, Han Yu encountered the first real issue.

The three original puppet cores, though individually functional, did not coordinate perfectly when operating together. There was a subtle delay in response between movement, arm control, and analysis.

It was not enough to cause failure, but it was enough to reduce efficiency.

Han Yu frowned as he observed the lag during a test run.

"That won't do."

After a brief period of thought, he arrived at a solution.

A fourth core.

A central coordination nexus.

Instead of allowing the three primary cores to operate independently and communicate indirectly, he would introduce a central core that would act as a mediator, synchronizing all functions in real time.

Without hesitation, Han Yu accessed the residence array and placed an order for a Mid Grade puppet core from the Puppet Peak.

The delivery arrived within a few hours.

Once it was in his hands, Han Yu immediately began integrating it into the system. He carved out a dedicated chamber within the puppet's body and carefully connected the new core to the existing ones through a network of formation channels.

The difference was immediate.

The delay vanished.

Movements became fluid.

Responses became instantaneous.

With that critical issue resolved, Han Yu continued refining every component of the puppet. He corrected and enhanced the formation circuits on each structural segment, ensuring that spiritual energy flowed smoothly and efficiently throughout the entire construct.

By the end of the fourth day, the work was complete.

Han Yu stepped back and looked at the finished puppet.

It was no longer crude.

It was no longer experimental.

It was a true prototype.

The puppet stood at roughly waist height, maintaining its compact form. Its body was now oval rather than box-shaped, giving it a more streamlined and balanced appearance. The outer shell was composed of layered Dark Grained Spirit Teak reinforced with subtle bands of Hundred Tempered Iron, creating a structure that was both sturdy and efficient.