Nearly ten days after arriving in Ayinbrok, Fang Plover is already quite familiar with the mobile fortress 'Mobius'.
In the era of the Giant War, this fortress was actually a giant war platform. Its main armaments were the four super-heavy magic turrets on it and nearly 130 secondary guns of various sizes. But in peacetime, most of these armaments have been dismantled and replaced with gardens, ecological greenhouses, museums and the like.
A central park was built on top.
Two of the four super-heavy turrets were dismantled into parts. The remaining two are now a memorial museum of magic technology, and the other one is also idle. The alchemists removed key parts and jammed the operating platform, making it impossible to reuse the turret.
From the outside, the way 'Mobius' moves mainly relies on its two pairs of huge stepping feet, located at the four corners, towering like a giant tower. Just these two pairs of legs, each including the transmission mechanism, weighs nearly 3,000 tons, and the weight of the entire fortress is an astonishing 60,000 tons.
Of course, such a self-respecting 'Mobius' cannot stand on its stepping feet alone. In fact, there are forty Guy generators of various sizes in the entire fortress. When two of the main crystal systems are fully operational, they can even upgrade the fortress. Empty for a while. But such a huge system consumes an astonishing amount of magic power. When the entire fortress is fully operational, it relies on the twelve magic furnaces to provide energy, and the magic power output every hour is as high as 90,000,000M.
However, this miracle of magic technology was completely destroyed in the war. One of the stepping legs was broken during the battle, and the core of the main magic furnace melted down during the fiercest battle, causing a fire. The fire spread to nearly half of the fortress, completely paralyzing it on the plain.
Later, alchemists repaired the burned cabin. But part of the cabin was permanently used for other purposes after that, serving as the headquarters of the 'Mobius' craftsmen. After that, the mobile fortress was never activated again, and it just rested here forever.
The original majestic appearance was covered with rust. After years and time, it was covered with moss and vegetation.
Fang Plover entered the fortress from the spire in the southwest corner of 'Mobius'. The spire was actually originally part of the mobile fortress. There was an entrance below, leading to the B02 elevator inside. The 'Mobius' Artisans Association is on the top floor, and he is already familiar with the journey here.
On the top floor of the Mobile Fortress is the Central Park. The craftsmen have really put many gardens and tree-lined flower stands on it. After passing through the square where the fountain is located, there is the entrance to the Ironbrook Craftsmen Association - where the original It is the main bridge of 'Mobius'.
He used to come here alone, and occasionally saw Yayo and his companion. Now these two young men are temporarily affiliated with the Ayinbrok Craftsmen Association. The Craftsmen Association of the Hart Principality is affiliated to the empire. They are both considered imperial alchemists.
There are nearly 10,000 employees in the Ayinbrok Craftsmen Association, and there are not many more than two.
But today, someone else came to receive Fang Plover. On the gray alchemist coat worn by the visitor, in addition to the usual Hailin Morning Star, there is a circle of silver gear-like patterns on the cuffs and collar.
That is the symbol of the Imperial Workshop, and it is also the symbol of the only workshop in Aitaria that can use gears as its emblem.
The Imperial Workshop is the inheritor of mortal magical skills. Its establishment even precedes the birth of the Craftsmen's Association. The Imperial people have too many things to be proud of, and this is just one of them.
The visitor's name is Estina, a gentle lady in her early thirties. The person who can obtain the Hailin Morning Star at this age is naturally regarded as an extremely talented person among the aborigines.
She introduced herself to Fang Plover as an alchemist working in the 'Gu Jin's Magic Attic', and Dotori had already introduced her to Fang Plover before.
"Ed...ah, Mr. Ed, I'm sorry," Estina shouted, somewhat speechless, and couldn't help but apologize, "There are many alchemists named Ed, especially among you Holy Chosen Ones. There are more, but there are not many who are as famous as Mr. Ed, and I am really not used to it for a while."
Fang Plover was a little embarrassed. This is not the first time that his ID has been complained about, but when he came up with the name, he just had a hot idea and didn't think much about it.
Seeing his embarrassed look, Estina couldn't help but smile, then remembered that the other person was not very old. But the reputation that the other party has gained makes it easy for people to overlook his age. "Actually, without Dotori introducing him, I have already heard about Mr. Ed in the Continental League. I was the one to investigate the tower magic furnace." .”
"Ms. Estina has been to Istania?"
"That's not true—"
The two passed through the hall of the Artisans Association. Naturally, others did not dare to block the two high-level alchemists wearing the Hailin Morning Star, and even made way for them. There is an elevator for high-level alchemists at the back of the hall, while master craftsmen use another elevator.
After entering the elevator, Estina continued to answer: "The work of the Artisans Guild is too busy, and I can't spare any time on weekdays. Occasionally, when I have time, I go to the 'Golden Magic Loft' part-time to supplement some money." Household use. Ayinbrok is a holy place for alchemists, but life here is not easy, Mr. Ed.
It was a colleague from the Craftsmen's Guild who brought back news from Istania that someone had repaired the tower magic furnace. That's why I sent my subordinates to inquire and learned the relevant details and Mr. Ed's affairs. The senior officials of the Imperial Workshop have been paying attention to the relevant news since they found the magic furnace about a year ago. The reason why Dottori invited Mr. Ed here was also for this reason. "
The elevator gears made a creaking sound as the two of them descended.
Fang Yu has been here more than once before, but he has only been to such a deep place from below. The part of the Ayinbrok Craftsmen Association that is open to the public is about the thirteenth floor above. The floors below the thirteenth floor belong to the Imperial Workshop.
He first checked the skills related to 'Delan Magic Recycling' on the twelfth floor. There was a huge database there, which even included rare skills such as 'Heavenly Knowledge' and 'Dragon Scale Sequence'. Bigland's The library materials are much more complete.
But there are also rumors outside. There is also a larger and more complete database under the Imperial Workshop. It is rumored that it is no less inferior to the legendary Imperial Library and is one of the three major knowledge treasure houses in Aitaria. Fang Yu longed for it, but it was a pity that the Oshu people were not open to the outside world.
Hearing Estina mention the magic furnace, Fang Pliant asked, "Has Miss Estina seen that magic furnace?"
Estina nodded.
"The magic furnace was discovered by the miners in the border area of Nozpitz. The workers originally thought it was scrap metal and planned to throw it away. Fortunately, there was an alchemist who was traveling with them and recognized it as an old-style magic furnace. , I bought it from the workers." She replied.
"Wait a minute," Fang Yu couldn't help but interjected, "I remember that the empire has a technology recycling order, which means that the craftsmen's association will pay a certain price to recycle the alchemy supplies of the past. Even if they are not ancient products, they are still It can be put back into the technology museum.”
"His Majesty the former emperor issued such a decree," Estina smiled helplessly, "but that was all forty or fifty years ago. It was implemented very well in the early years, but now it has become in vain. Feeding a bunch of silverfish.”
She had obviously been dissatisfied with this for a long time. "The funds allocated by the empire have long been misappropriated by those people. Not only that, they also used this as a pretext to order the alchemists below to hand over the discovered technology. Over time, the outsiders People naturally don’t want to deal with it.”
Fang Yu was a little surprised when he heard this.
He had only heard about the technological leadership of the Oshur people and the strength of the empire. Ever since he understood the world after the Star Gate, such a glorious and unfamiliar term as the Oshur Empire had appeared in his field of vision.
It has been described in countless backgrounds as the center of alchemy and the birthplace of mortal magic civilization. It was a powerful empire with thousands of sails like the sea, the pride of a country founded on technology, and shrouded in the divine power of Ori and Anjina. .
For as long as he can remember, the term that matches this Oshur empire and the first division is a powerful, unrivaled, aloof empire that towers over Aitaria.
But this was the first time he had heard of such a thing.
The empire had been forging ahead over the past sixty years, eradicating the old and innovating, but it had only been ten years since Stuart IV's death, and the system of innovation was already rapidly decaying. It may even have been broken down in the middle and late years of that great monarch's reign. It’s already what it is now.
Fang Yu recalled what Laila had talked about with everyone in the Seven Seas Brigade. The empire is internally closed, and the channels for class circulation are very limited. The lower-class civilians have little knowledge, and may even be worse than Kaolin-Ithurian.
And what he saw all the way from the Hart Principality and the strict system of the empire can prove that what the girl said is true.
From all aspects, the empire seemed to be closer to the Kaolin Kingdom he was familiar with.
Old, almost like a pool of stagnant water.
The only thing that is better is probably the political situation that is not so divided.
Estina couldn't help but smile when she saw him like this, "Why, have you been disappointed in the empire?"
"Ah, no," Fang Plover shook his head quickly. Even though he was not that keen on human hearts, he still felt that it was too rude to show this attitude in front of an Imperial person.
"Haha, there is no need to deny it," Estina didn't mind. "The Empire is a holy place in the minds of alchemists. Many people come here, and many people leave disappointed. This has never been a paradise, and heaven has never existed. , the empire has just always been here.”
"But at least the empire is still strong." Fang Plover said.
"The Empire is still powerful," Estina shook her head, "but for ordinary people like me, I just want to live a more stable life. The Empire is too powerful, but it is also too aggressive, and it has too many interests. , there are too many wars, internal and external. It always wins, but there is always a day of failure. Some wounds are not a concern when the empire is rising, but once it experiences setbacks, it may be fatal..."
She sighed.
"Thirteen years ago, the empire had a war with Kaulin-Ithurion. It was not that the empire could not defeat the alliance of humans, elves, and dwarves. It was just that it had too many enemies and could not allocate all its energy. And that defeat gave It brought huge shocks within the empire, and the reforms at that time also came to an abrupt halt, until today..."
Fang Plover listened to the other person's sigh, but since he was not from the Empire, he couldn't empathize with it. But the Battle of Bain thirteen years ago caused such great trauma to the empire, which was somewhat beyond his expectation.
He didn't expect to hear this during this trip to 'Mobius' Mobile Fortress.
It is a worthwhile trip to be able to see the empire from the perspective of an imperial citizen.
The elevator had just reached the bottom floor at this time, and the gears made a harsh friction sound when it stopped.
The metal fence door opened, and Fang Plover discovered that there were imperial soldiers outside, the Guards Knights. They strictly checked their IDs before letting them in.
Behind him was a long corridor, the surveillance inside was even tighter, and there were soldiers wearing silver helmets everywhere, their eyes scanning him coldly.
It wasn't until after walking through the corridor that the surveillance relaxed. Here Fang Plover began to see many alchemists coming in and out. They were all wearing gray coats with silver gear patterns on their collars.
"Don't be nervous," Estina said to him, "This is the Imperial Workshop. One-third of the Empire's war weapons are produced here. It is normal for His Majesty the Emperor to be more concerned about this place. The soldiers outside are not It’s not about anything. Of course, the Craftsman Competition is about to start, and the empire has indeed raised the alert level of the ‘Mobius’ Mobile Fortress.”
Fang Plover nodded.
Estina then continued to talk about the magic furnace, "After that magic furnace was sent to the Empire Workshop, it has been placed in the craftsman's hall because no one has ever seen a magic furnace with this structure. Come here, you can't even guess what the idea behind its design is. Although new technologies have been recovered in the past, and some technologies have not been recorded in the Imperial Technology Yearbook, most of these technologies have their origins, or are branches of a certain technology. Or an idea inherited from a certain technology..."
She turned back, "Mr. Ed, do you understand what I mean?"
Fang Plover nodded again.
Technology does not arise out of thin air, but evolves from generation to generation. A new technology is often developed on the basis of the previous generation. Therefore, you can always find the shadow of old technology in those new technologies.
A knowledgeable person can see its origin at a glance.
The magic furnace discovered by the craftsmen seemed to be from a completely different branch, so much so that even the great alchemists could not figure out its origin. There is only one possibility for this situation to occur, and that is that the entire technical route of this technology is completely lost in the technology yearbook.
No one understands where it started and how it developed, so naturally they can’t tell what the design idea is for its final product.
But this is too bizarre. How could an entire technical route be completely lost? Even if this happens, there will be at least one mention in the technology yearbook that a certain technology was lost in a certain turmoil or war.
It's no wonder that the Craftsmen's Guild is so interested in this tower-type magic furnace, and he would be just as curious.
The two of them pushed open the door and entered, behind which was a hall - exactly the craftsman's hall that Estina mentioned, which was also the center of the empire's workshop. The security force inside the workshop is tight on the outside and loose on the inside. There are no soldiers here. It seems that the alchemists don't like to deal with those imperial knights who always have a straight face.
However, there were quite a few people in the hall. The alchemist coats worn by some of them were even different from those worn by Fang Plover. The black coats with silver edges were the privilege of the Oshu master craftsmen. There was also one wearing a robe.
Fang Yu took a breath when he saw it.
The Great Alchemist.
Others were horrified when they saw his identity as a high-level alchemist, and now he felt the same way when he saw the old man with a white beard in a robe.
There are only three great alchemists in the entire Oshur Empire, including the Second World. And the entire Aitaria, including the second world, can only increase this number to five.
As for Kaolin-Ithulian, since Luo Zhen disappeared and since the end of the age of the Heroic Seven Sages, for nearly two hundred years, not even a single great alchemist has been born.
The Great Alchemist, since the first generation alchemist Ed, has been a pursuer of magical skills and the highest title of craftsmen.
Its significance, to the mortals of this era, is even greater than that of the Dragon Knight.
Because of the Dragon Knight.
It is also the work of the great alchemist.
Without the Great Alchemist, there would be no Dragon Knight.
And Fang Yu probably recognized the great alchemist in front of him. Amarshet Fontaine, the other party's iconic age, is the oldest great alchemist in the empire and the only great alchemist who stays in the first world all year round.
But he never expected that he would meet such a big shot underground in the 'Mobius' Mobile Fortress.
What is the Empire Workshop doing?
He thought it was just a small invitation. After all, the people participating were only third-level alchemists like himself, and the people receiving him were colleagues like Ms. Estina. Even if there were a few master craftsmen, it would be great.
It's not like he's never seen a master craftsman before.
But at this moment, Fang Yu just wanted to say that they are worthy of the Oshu people, worthy of the Empire, and worthy of the Imperial Workshop. They are probably the only ones who can make a great alchemist appear here so casually.
But Fang Plover himself may not be able to act as if nothing happened.
In fact, his body froze for a moment. He was taking a step forward, but he almost sprained his foot with one step.
Estina gave him a little funny support from behind and whispered, "Why are you so nervous? Mr. Fontaine doesn't know how to eat people. Come on over, but I didn't expect this gentleman to come today."
Although she said this, she remembered that when she first met the great alchemist when she was almost her age, he was no better than Fang Plover.
Probably sensing that someone else was coming in, Amarshet Fontaine glanced in this direction.
He knew Estina - maybe he couldn't remember her name at the moment, but he had met a high-level alchemist from Mobius several times.
He looked at Fang Plover again, his snow-white eyebrows couldn't help but raise, and asked: "Who is this?"
Everyone also followed the great alchemist and looked over. Fang Piao saw more than a dozen master craftsmen at a glance, and the high-level alchemist wearing a gray coat behind him could not be seen at a glance.
Fang Yu suddenly realized that he had thought too simply of the master craftsman. He had seen a few of them, but they were definitely not all lined up like this to form a wall. The key was that the wall was still looking at him, with eyes that ranged from curiosity to seriousness.
No matter how big his heart was, he couldn't help but feel a little guilty at this moment.
"This is Mr. Ed, the Great Alchemist," Estina introduced to the others. "The winner of the Kaolin-Ithurian Continental League and the seed player of this Artisan Competition, Dragon Alchemy Warlock.”
If possible, Fang Yu would like to advise Ms. Estina not to reveal her name. He, the dragon alchemist, was quite majestic in Corin-Ithurian, but in front of so many master craftsmen, especially a great alchemist, he seemed a bit insignificant.
Fortunately, most alchemists have their own titles when they reach a certain level, and the masters don't take it seriously. Although Fang Piao is not very old, the Hailin Morning Star on his chest can already prove everything.
When alchemists discuss technology, they only look at the level.
Amarster nodded, but after thinking for a moment, he seemed to have never heard of such a person, so he withdrew his gaze and continued to look at the rusty magic furnace on the central platform of the hall.
This was also the first time that Fang Yu saw the legendary magic furnace.
At first, his attention was completely attracted by the great alchemist Amasite, so he did not notice the abnormality of the magic furnace. But when he saw the magic furnace, he couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.
Although the voice was small, it attracted the attention of many people in this quiet hall.
The great alchemist Amasite turned around and looked at him: "Oh? What did you recognize?"
Fang Yu just wanted to crash to the ground.
He didn't mean to sensationalize, but he was just too surprised... because he seemed to recognize the style of the magic furnace?
But Fang Yu never expected that the great alchemist's perception would be so sharp. It would be fine if it attracted other people's attention, but Amashet took the initiative to ask him questions. Is this a big deal? At that moment, everyone's eyes were focused on him again.
At this moment, someone seemed to have remembered his identity. A master craftsman stepped forward and said something to the great alchemist. After hearing this, Amasite raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh, I remembered you. Yes. I heard before that someone restored an old tower magic furnace in Istania, and it turned out to be you."
He looked Fang Yu up and down, with admiration in his eyes, "You are the Holy Chosen One, but the Holy Chosen One always relies on the blessings of the saints, but some things are not earned by oneself, and they are destined not to last long. "
The great alchemist first said something that confused Fang Yu, and then commented:
"But you are different. The ether theory has even begun to form its own field, which is at an extraordinary level. The people present are not the most talented people in the empire, including the lady next to you, but most of them Some people have decades of theoretical study experience——"
"how about you?"
"I studied in the Kapka system for a period of time, Your Excellency the Great Alchemist." Fang Plover answered truthfully.
"A period of time, how long?" Armasht nodded, thinking that after all, he is the person chosen by the saints and is uniquely endowed. "I heard someone said that you repaired a tower magic furnace in Istania. If you use your current situation, Level, I do believe it.”
Fang Plover was a little surprised.
This great alchemist doesn't seem to care who is the winner of the Continental League. Of course, with a name like Dragon Alchemist, the other party naturally doesn't need to pay attention to it, but he actually repaired a magic furnace and his reputation spread to this person. In the ears of the great alchemist?
Is this tower magic furnace so important to the people of the Empire?
The great alchemist clasped his hands behind his back and looked at the rusty magic furnace, "Are you familiar with the tower magic furnace?"
Understand a little bit.
Fang Yu pretended a little in his heart, but of course he didn't dare to say that. He just asked: "Your Excellency, the great alchemist, can you let me get closer and take a closer look?"
This was not meant to be modest, but because he was really curious and wanted to take a closer look at the magic furnace.
In fact, if there weren't other people, especially a great alchemist, in this place, he would have jumped up in surprise.
Amarsht looked at the others. The master craftsman in charge nodded. Apparently they also knew about the 'Gu Jin's Magic Attic' and Fang Plover, but they didn't expect that the great alchemist would come to this place today.
"This is a third-order crystal magic furnace," Amasite said at this time. "Its original design was born four centuries ago, which is earlier than the era of the magic furnace itself. But Few people know that the tower magic furnace initially had two technical routes...
One of the technical routes had been lost in the era of the great alchemist Ed, and it was said that it was the most original design of the tower magic furnace. It was originally in the hands of the great alchemist's student, Hain-Fam, who was also a great alchemist. "
"Except for the Imperial Workshop, few outsiders know about this history. If you are interested in the Tower Magic Furnace, come up and have a look." The great alchemist said, gesturing for him to come forward.
But when Fang Yu heard the words Hain-Fam, his mind exploded with a bang.
He tried not to show his emotions on his face, and approached the platform, almost stiffly approaching the magic furnace, observing it inside and out.
But the more he looked at it, the more familiar it became. The more he looked at it, the more he felt that this magic furnace looked like a design in his memory.
So that Fang Yu couldn't help but swallowed lightly.
His hands were shaking slightly.
But others only thought that the young man was just nervous.
The great alchemist looked at him and continued:
"...When I discovered this magic furnace, the core crystals in the magic furnace had been removed and were completely empty. Only the circuits connecting the crystals in the magic furnace were still there, but no one could recognize them. They seemed to be a brand new The design ideas are unheard of by all of us.
Some people have experimented with placing elemental crystals in them, but they failed to produce any reaction at all. My master craftsmen have also inspected it. Although the appearance of this magic furnace is severely damaged, the magic circuit inside is still intact and can be reused.
So, now it seems that the problem is not with the elemental crystal. "
Yes, the problem is certainly not with the elemental crystals.
Fang Yu really wanted to say this.
Because of the design of this magic furnace and the way the magic circuit is connected...
They are not designed to match the core crystals of the moment.
No wonder the alchemists were confused.
Because it has another name...
Magic furnace without attributes.
…
7200 words today, take a day off tomorrow!
(End of chapter)
