Using their own methods to descend from the canopy of the Tree of Life, everyone came to the location of the gravity well that was slowly pulling the Iron King up into the sky and walked into it.
Gravity magic provides this area with a rising force, which is exactly about 1.2 times the weight of the person entering it. Fine control allows the person entering it to stabilize in time after the rising speed reaches a certain level.
The guarantee that the entire sky fortress itself can move above the sky is also the giant gravity magic array and the huge anti-gravity device, which allows the sky mechanical city to overcome its own unimaginable weight.
Wang Yu and the others, together with the other elves who were qualified to enter the Sky Mechanical City this time, ascended in the gravity channel towards the city above.
As a being who has a cooperative relationship with the elves of Liaheim, Ikaros introduced some rules of Sky Mechanical City to everyone at this time.
"This aerial city is even more shocking than what you are seeing right now. Its real greatness is not just the alchemy creation as huge as a mountain, but the knowledge and knowledge that this aerial city carries. That is, wealth, which is common to all places in Sky Mechanical City."
"Currencies such as gold coins that are common in various countries cannot be used in Sky Mechanical City. This city has reserves of ordinary metal consumables beyond your imagination. Even gold, which is common in alchemy and magic, The materials are almost worthless.”
As Icarus spoke, he used his mental power to communicate with a delicate bracelet on his right wrist. Space fluctuations occurred, and a dozen cards made of unknown crystals appeared in his hand.
"Although some very precious materials necessary for high-level alchemy will increase in value in Sky Mechanical City, it is better to keep these things by yourself. You will understand later."
"So, "exchanging knowledge for wealth" is more suitable for you. This is a universal ID card. After you go up, you can use this to access the magic network. From now on, it will be your identity in Sky Machinery City."
"This card represents the most basic "citizen" status. If you are confident that you have this ability, you can consider obtaining "scholar", "mentor", "professor", and other more advanced statuses. These statuses are in the sky. Mechanical City can bring you a lot of benefits."
After receiving the card handed over by Icarus, Wang Yu spread out the power of his chariot and swept it roughly.
He discovered that the small card contained a rather complex group of magic circles. Having a little knowledge of magic circles, he observed that many miniature magic circles were engraved inside the card.
"It's a bit similar to a chip. That's not to say that it can't be made elsewhere, but even identification tags can be made into magic devices. Sky Mechanical City should indeed be the most technologically advanced place in the world."
"Just inject a little magic and then use mental power to communicate."
Icarus reminded everyone present how to use their identity cards.
Aviya helped Wang Yu, who was unable to use magic, activate the identity card. Then the two of them connected their mental power to the magic circle used to connect the mental power in the identity card, and successfully activated the identity card.
The card surface made of unknown crystals glowed, and a number appeared on it, "100", and next to the number was written "Citizen" in common language.
Wang Yu sensed that there was a thin line made of magic power connected to this identity card, leading to the Sky Mechanical City above. It should be the so-called "Magic Network"
"Will this thing be used to monitor our privacy?"
Wang Yu asked the girl who had a high level of attainments in magic circles. He was still wary of this kind of thing.
"Although there is no problem in locating through this kind of ID card, it should be impossible to use it directly to monitor privacy. For mages, the fluctuations in magic access are still very obvious. The managers of the Magic Network will not choose this method that will cause conflicts. The way."
Aviya looked at the identity card in her hand for a moment, and basically understood the principle of the operation of the magic circle.
"You can think of the numbers above as the common currency used by the Mechanical Floating City. It is similar to the magic crystal cards used by various chambers of commerce. You can use this directly to spend money everywhere in the Mechanical Floating City."
"There are many ways to make money. Enter research institutes around the city to assist in research, join a college as a teacher, produce outstanding new research results, and hand over the results to various societies in exchange for rewards, or directly hand them over to the control organization of Sky Mechanical City, the center Parliament, it’s okay to get rewards.”
As Ikaros introduced the functions and functions of the identity card, everyone's ascent was coming to an end. Buildings began to appear above the exit of the gravity channel. The head of the Iron King's huge body had already exited the gravity channel first.
"Rumble, click."
Everyone reached the top of the gravity channel, and the gate under their feet slowly closed, turning into a flat and solid ground.
This place is an empty square with several gravity wells like this around. Alchemy golems coming and going are transporting boxes of alchemy materials from the tops of these gravity wells to the city not far away.
"Every stop in Sky Mechanical City not only brings new citizens to the city, but also requires replenishing alchemy consumables."
"If new citizens are indispensable fresh blood, then these alchemical materials are the driving force that supports the flow of old and new blood."
Icarus motioned for everyone to follow him and briefly introduced the situation around him.
Following Icarus, Wang Yu looked at the scene of this aerial city. There were many buildings, very complex, and the styles seemed a little different, but overall it gave him a very advanced feeling.
Walking between these houses, you can easily find that the layout of these buildings has obvious traces of planning. It is completely different from the mixed shops and residences of the elves and human kingdoms, and the taverns and weapons shops are connected.
The overall layout of the building presents a rough ring shape, built around a high tower that can be seen from a long distance. At the top of the tower, there is a huge ball of light suspended, and a large number of materialized runes and magic symbols. The guide circuit revolves around it endlessly.
At this time, Aviya shared the perfect fractal lens with Wang Yu, allowing Wang Yu to see the spectacular scene created by the light ball on the high tower.
The overwhelming magic threads were projected over the entire city by the light ball. Directly connected to the light ball were existences similar to magic nodes, carried by alchemy machinery suspended in the air.
These nodes spread the threads in all directions to a larger extent and connect them with the buildings in the city.
The entire city is shrouded in these web-like magic threads. This is one of the most important components of Sky Mechanical City, the magic network. Most of the facilities are related to those ubiquitous magic network channels.
Walking through the streets composed of houses, Wang Yu found that the buildings here already had many characteristics of houses on earth.
For example, residential complexes similar to residential areas and duplex multi-storey houses in units. Although the architectural styles are still very different, this is very rare in the above-ground kingdom.
The layout of houses where extraordinary people live in close proximity at least shows that the security here is very good, good enough for these extraordinary people to put down their vigilance about each other's strength.
Walking through the residential area and in the commercial area closer to the center, Wang Yu also witnessed the uniqueness of this sky-sky city.
The types of stores are basically fixed on the same block. For example, an alchemy supplies store will be surrounded by such stores.
It is different from the noisy and chaotic commercial streets of the human kingdom, with constant shouting, and it is also different from the slightly empty space caused by the peaceful mentality of the elves.
There are many different races coming and going, including elves, humans, and dwarves. It can be called prosperous and lively, but most of them have clear goals and go directly to their destinations. Merchants will not deliberately hawk, and customers will not go around. Hang out.
While it was orderly, it was still filled with the kind of atmosphere that gave Wang Yu a sense of busyness.
Without stopping to watch carefully, Wang Yu and his party followed Icarus first and reported to the Truth Supervisory Society, which was friendly with the Liaheim Elf Tribe.
The Truth Supervision Society is one of the more experienced members of the many societies in Sky Mechanical City. It is mainly engaged in the research of historical documents and the creation and optimization of new magic.
It is located in the inner ring of the business district. This is an area prepared for various societies and colleges.
After walking into this area, Wang Yu found that the atmosphere here was a bit more lively than the business district outside, or in other words, much more lively.
He thought it would be the same quiet and academic atmosphere as the Imperial City neighborhood where Stevenson College is located, but as soon as he entered, he heard an old man yelling.
"Your experimental data is definitely wrong. I have calculated the theoretical values for five or six years and have calculated them no less than three thousand times! How can there be a problem? If we continue like this, we still cannot verify the correctness of our theory. We have to start from Origin Society is getting out of here, can you do it?"
Looking towards where the sound came from, it was coming from a shop similar to a cafe on the roadside.
There was an old man with gray hair and sunken eyes sitting by the window, holding a roll of paper filled with data, and yelling and cursing at a young man opposite who also looked not very good and had messy hair.
"Damn it, it's not like the experimental equipment you provided is too bad. I can't ignore the interference conditions of magic power and void. I can only bite the bullet and proceed. There is no way to deal with errors. Do you understand?"
"You, a harsh old guy, can only find me to help you continue your research. I still have time. You are a half-buried old guy, and you still want to come up with some research results that can be accepted by the Central Council?"
"If you keep nagging me like this, I will quit and you can find someone else who is willing to help you improve your theory!"
The young man seemed to be annoyed by what he said. He slammed the table and stood up, pointing at the old man's nose and roaring angrily.
"Okay... okay, my fault. I'll go to the society to apply for a fund again and see if I can get you a better set of equipment."
The old man was stunned for a moment when he was shouted at. After a moment of pause, his momentum weakened. Obviously, just like what the young man said, this theory was too important to the old man.
Pedestrians walking around seemed to be accustomed to such a scene. Even though they shouted loudly, no one stopped to watch.
"It's normal. It may be that your abilities don't match the things you want to study, or that you have enough abilities but don't have enough funds to complete the verification. There are many such people in Sky Mechanical City."
"For example, a theoretical scholar and an experimental operator come together reluctantly, and it is difficult for them to produce results."
"But if you give up, you won't be able to recover the cost. You can only bite the bullet and continue. There is a high probability that they will not fall out completely. Scholars will have no time to change research directions, and experimenters will not be able to find better collaborators."
Icarus told the people following him a little about the situation of the two people on the roadside. This area where scholars gathered actually needed places like taverns more than the outside.
Relieving stress and discussing matters are all necessary. Research can never produce results by just concentrating on it.
"Sky Mechanical City is a palace of knowledge, but not everyone can find their place. How far they can go depends on their own abilities and opportunities."
"But you're okay, your talents are definitely not bad. Our Truth Supervisory Committee will also help take care of you, so that you won't board the Sky Mechanical City with those fathers. In the end, you won't be able to achieve anything. You can only make a living by going there. It’s the same as people working at the lowest level of the mechanic’s trade.”
Wang Yu doesn't feel anything wrong with the "cruelty" of Sky Mechanical City after it loses its halo. Wherever there are people, there is competition. Things like levels will be divided no matter what, and they will not change just because of the advancement of technology. It's not a utopia.
He led everyone to the door of a spacious building. People walking in and out greeted each other politely after seeing Icarus. It seemed that this was the Truth Supervisory Society where Icarus was located.
"Lance, the newcomers I brought are here. Let's divide the accommodation for them."
Entering the lobby of the building, Icarus chatted with the middle-aged man sitting at the front desk. After getting the keys to his apartment from him, he handed them to everyone present.
"This is the key to your residence. It has a corresponding number on it. I won't take you there."
"Then, are you interested in joining our Truth Supervisory Committee? You can make money by studying historical documents and promoting new theoretical research together. The salary may not be the best, but you are new here, so it should be a suitable job."
Icarus extended an invitation to everyone present. It was said to be an invitation, but it was actually a help. After all, they had just come here, and there was a high probability that they would not be able to find any way to make money without the Truth Supervision Society.
Everyone had no objections. The elves all chose to join the Truth Supervisory Committee. After discussion among the four Wang and Yu, Aviya raised a question to Icarus.
"Mr. Icarus, is it allowed in Sky Mechanical City to make money by helping others process alchemical materials?"
After hearing this, Icarus pondered for a moment and answered with some inquiry.
"Sky Mechanical City allows any voluntary transaction between both parties. Of course there is no problem with what you said, but the remuneration you can get for processing materials is quite low. Do you want to make money through this?"
"Well, the processing of low-level materials should indeed be the same as what you said, but what about the processing of high-level materials?"
After Aviya answered in the affirmative, she asked another question.
"If you are dealing with high-end materials, you can get good rewards, but if you don't have complete equipment, you can't do it. Can you do it?"
Raising his eyebrows, Icarus didn't understand the girl's plan. He was getting paid by processing alchemical materials. The other party shouldn't have such conditions, right?
Zig and Aviya glanced at Wang Yu next to them at the same time, and then the girl nodded.
With Wang Yu here, it's really not necessarily possible.
They have some plans in Sky Machinery City. The first step of the plan is to start a business, and the first step of starting a business is to obtain start-up capital.
