"Dong dong dong~"
There was a crisp knock on the door outside.
"Mr. Tesla, can I come in?"
"Come in!" Nico said.
The place where Nico lived in the past was not locked, so when he came to this room last night, it was not locked.
With the click of the door opening, the little goblin he and Nauda saw yesterday walked in slowly.
To be precise, Nico was not sure if it was the little goblin he saw yesterday - because he found that almost every one of the dwarfs in this castle group looked exactly the same, with only some minor differences.
However, this is not the point.
On one side of the little goblin, a tray floated slowly with some food on it.
Nico couldn't understand how this was done, and it reminded him of the floating globe he saw in that office before.
Is it also an anti-gravity technology?
What Nico knows is that if such technology really exists in the human world, it must be an extremely large creation, not such a dwarf smaller than a human being.
There is absolutely no sign of any mechanical structure on its body.
The plate was placed on the desk by the dwarf, he said.
"Here is your breakfast. Professor Stark asked you to go to his place at eight in the morning."
"Thank you," Nico said.
The little elf bowed to Nico and then slowly walked away.
The goblins have been living in the castle since its establishment, and the fate of their entire race is closely tied to Hogwarts. They are extremely knowledgeable about how to treat students and how to deal with all aspects of Hogwarts. clear.
Their lifespans are longer than humans, so even some professors in the school don't know the school better than these goblins.
No one knows better than them where some of the "little surprises" such as secret passages and chambers were left inside Hogwarts under Tony's instruction.
Starting from next month, his clothes will also be uniformly changed into clothes that are closer to the Hogwarts style.
Nico got off the bed and came to the desk. The breakfast was rich, including a cup of hot milk, a piece of fluffy bread, and some Chinese fried dough sticks.
Although Nico's father is a priest, the church today is actually not easy, and he has a large family, so Nico's breakfast in the past usually consisted of black bread and cheese, but he had never eaten such fluffy high-quality bread.
When you bite into it, the soft texture is like cake.
He finished the bread in a few strokes and took another sip of milk. The cows that provided the milk were also raised on the pasture on Sky Island. There was plenty of magic power here, so the milk also contained some magic power.
After drinking the milk, Nico also felt that his limbs and bones made a comfortable sound.
He is now looking forward to life here more and more.
In the next few days, the castle perfectly responded to his expectations.
Nico discovers that the castle is far from simple as he imagined.
Sometimes you think you are completely familiar with the structure of the castle, but the next day, you are lost in the castle again.
The entire castle is like a large maze. Many stairs are not fixed and can move on their own, even the doors.
Nico felt that this change should have a pattern that could be grasped, but he didn't have time to explore this.
But fortunately, you can see little goblins cleaning everywhere, and these little goblins will also guide you - he probably knows the status of these little goblins in this castle, and they should be the servants of the real owner of this castle. All the chores are done by them.
In addition, not only the stairs in the castle can move, but also the portraits can move, and some will even take the initiative to talk to you.
The first time Nauda heard the person in the painting talking to him, he was almost scared out of his mind.
Moreover, these portraits are not rigid "programs" that only know some fixed words, but can really communicate back and forth with people.
They even doubted whether there really was a soul sealed in the portrait.
If these things can still be explained by some kind of science that transcends the times, then when he got up one morning, he saw a giant dragon flying across the sky, which completely shattered his worldview.
This place cannot be explained simply by science.
Nico also found that, whether it was his imagination or not, his breathing became smoother during the time he lived here. Even if he only slept for five hours a day, he was in very good spirits.
This is very strange, because according to common sense, the air at such a high altitude is very thin, and the longer you stay, the more tired you will be, rather than the more energetic you will be.
And Nico also learned the name of the person with the portrait in the office on the third day - Merlin.
What a very subtle name.
A few decades ago, the sales of King Arthur legends were very high in Europe for certain reasons, including Nico's mother who also liked to tell him stories about King Arthur when he was a child.
Therefore, Nico is no stranger to this name.
So if this Merlin is really the one in the legend.
The real name here should probably be called Avalon.
However, Professor Stark obviously did not want to answer these questions. Although he promised to teach him knowledge, he did not accept himself into "their" world.
Yes, this is Nico's guess - in this world, or on the other side of the world, there should be such a group of people. They are also human beings, but they have a more advanced level of civilization, master special powers, and have more powerful abilities. advanced technology.
When he told Professor Stark about his speculation, he did not admit it, but he did not deny it either.
Of course, Nico won't procrastinate on this for too long. His learning time here is very valuable.
Stark has many years of teaching experience and understands what it means to teach students in accordance with their aptitude.
Nico has a wealth of knowledge in basic subjects, so there is no need to waste time teaching basic subjects. The most I can do is help him update and correct some knowledge.
Every moment, Nico was like a sponge, greedily absorbing the knowledge from Stark, almost to the point of forgetting to sleep and eat.
Tony also had to marvel at Tesla's talent time and time again. If Tesla hadn't lacked magical talent, he might have been the best alchemist in the magical world.
However, this may also be fate.
This legendary scientist is bound to contribute to the progress of the entire human civilization.
In fifteen days, Stark could not teach much, but it opened the door to a whole new world for Nico, taking him to another world in the field of engineering.
Unknowingly, fifteen days almost passed by in the blink of an eye. If Stark hadn't reminded him, Nico might not have noticed at all.
Although he was a little reluctant, this was what he and Stark had agreed upon before, so Nico didn't express too much his wish to stay.
However, Tony still assigned Nico a task in the end, which was to use the empty boat that crashed in the castle courtyard to build an empty boat to go back to.
As a result, Nico was able to stay here for seven more days.
He borrowed Stark's factory, borrowed his tools, some materials and computers, and soon he completed the "job".
On this day, Stark and Nauda came to his factory together.
What appeared in front of them was a flying instrument that was very similar to the earliest jet aircraft, but more like a hang glider.
There is no longer the exaggerated huge airbag above the head, but the cabin can still be seen to be a modification of the cabin of the original airship. It has just been reinforced and sprayed with red paint to match the color of the wings. Same.
"Is this an airship?" Stark said with interest.
"Of course, it's just that I was too young." Nico quickly ran onto the airship.
He seemed to have performed some operations internally, and the flying wings on both sides slowly inflated and inflated, but the inflated arc was not large, just enough to not affect the overall airflow.
Nico got off the boat and said, "The advantages and disadvantages of the airship are still very obvious. The airship has a longer stay in the air and can go in a straight line, which is very easy for the operator.
But it is too big, and many environmental factors such as high-altitude cyclones, lightning, and temperature will affect the flight of the airship.
So even if an airship can theoretically travel long distances, it still carries considerable risks.
Therefore, I reduced the size of the airbag. Although it no longer has the powerful ability to stay in the air as before, it also reduced the resistance and increased the speed.
However, the remaining airbags and the design of the glider also reduce the load on the engine, allowing the airship to stay in the air longer and increasing its ability to sail long distances.
When acceleration is needed, the air in the air bag can be released to further reduce resistance. "
Nico said confidently.
"The gas can be replenished through air collected while sailing, and I added an air extraction system that converts the air into the hydrogen required."
Tony nodded. He was very clear about the advantages and disadvantages of the airship, but...
"So, how are you going to make it fly?"
In history, there is a reason why the development of aircraft has eliminated airbags.
Both hang gliders and airplanes require a run-up to fly. If the airship is designed like this, it will definitely not be able to fly after a run-up, because the resistance will be very large and will be affected.
And the shrinking airbag cannot lift the cabin into the sky.
In this case, such a design would become a very tasteless look.
"This requires the use of the thrusters you gave me." Nico pointed to the thrusters on both sides of the airship. "The thrusters can move up and down, and the powerful propulsion can directly lift the airship into the air."
There was a little playfulness in Tony's eyes. In fact, logically speaking, such a propeller does not require an airbag.
Because the speed is sufficient, try to design a streamlined body that can easily span long distances.
However, it is not enough to have only propellers in an aircraft. It requires a very complex aviation system including materials.
Fifteen days are a short period of time, and it is still difficult for Nico to reach a height beyond his time alone.
Therefore, even with such an advanced propeller, the airship still uses a diesel engine. Although it has been modified by Nico, the energy supply is still a problem.
It's like having a GTR engine installed on a tractor, and it's the kind that requires a rocker to start.
When this airship can fly, it feels like flying bricks with great force.
However, the design of this airship is also very suitable for this era.
This combination of advanced and unadvanced has a very interesting punk feel.
"How is it?" Nico asked expectantly.
Tony nodded, "Not bad, a very interesting design."
"Have all the supplies been loaded?" he asked.
Nick nodded, "I installed all the goblins."
Tony raised his hand, and the door on the side of the factory slowly opened upward, revealing a larger piece of flat grassland.
And the flat land extends out to the edge of Sky Island.
This factory is not inside the castle, but the entrance is inside the castle.
"Then get out of here." Tony said, "The ground is your home."
Nico was silent for a moment and said, "Professor, can I see you again in the future?"
Tony raised his chin slightly and stared at Nico quietly. After a moment, he said, "Fate is never absolute, is it?"
Nico thought thoughtfully, then nodded and said solemnly to Stark.
"Then...goodbye, Professor Stark. I will always remember your teachings to me."
Tony had no words.
Nauda also said goodbye to him, and then walked onto the airship with Nico.
The environment inside the airship was also renovated by Nico during this period.
Of course, he can't accomplish this alone. There are many artificial humans created by Tony in the factory, as well as large-scale engineering equipment with autonomous consciousness.
These people can perfectly fulfill Nico's requirements.
Nico turned the button on one side, and the dashboard in front of him suddenly lit up with a green light. He first drained the newly filled gas, and then pushed the rocker. .
As the propellers lit up, the airship slowly slid out of the factory.
With the height of Sky Island, there was no need to even take off. Nico pushed the putter to the end.
The azure brilliance of the propellers on both sides shone brighter and brighter, and a powerful acceleration pushed the airship directly into the clouds.
Both Nauda and Nico felt a strong push.
The airship passed through the clouds, and at the same time Nico pressed the button again. With the sound of the air valve, the air bag inflated, and Nico retracted the push rod a little.
The airship was gliding smoothly through the air.
Strictly speaking, this is the first test flight of this airship.
However, this is not because Nico is bold and dares to try flying before he has ever flown before.
Stark has an artificial brain called a "computer" that has the same ability as his brain and can simulate various situations and run them.
According to Professor Stark's description, the data obtained is almost 100% accurate.
Now it seems that this is indeed the case.
The air at this altitude is very thin, but Nico added an air extraction system to the airship in order to replenish the airbag at any time. In addition to hydrogen, the remaining oxygen in the air will be discharged into the airship.
So Nauda quickly adapted to the environment of the airship. She turned her head and looked at the white clouds at the same level as herself in the distance.
Sky Island is hidden in the clouds. If you don't look carefully, you can't find it at all.
The distant sun shines on the clouds, like hills glowing with golden light.
The airboat moved forward in the valley composed of hills.
Looking at this charming scenery, Nauda's eyes showed a little intoxication. She really enjoyed the feeling of traveling in the air with Nico in an airship.
These days, when Nico was rebuilding the airship, she still imagined living with him on the airship.
How romantic it is to travel together on an airship to every place in the world.
But Nauda knew that this was a fantasy after all. They were both too young. Nico had a family of his own and she had a lot of troubles.
"Nauda!" Nico shouted.
Nauda raised his head and looked at him with some confusion.
"Take a look through the telescope, where are we now?"
Nico pulled down the railing, and the airship dived down a distance, rushing below the clouds.
The entire land was in their eyes, and the houses below them all turned into models placed on the sand table. Mountains, rivers, lakes, and plains were all before their eyes.
Nauda picked up a telescope from the shelf on the side and looked through the porthole.
"There seems to be a very long and very high mountain range on our right?"
Nico thought for a moment, "How high?"
"It's very high, probably, much higher than the altitude we are flying at now." Nauda said.
Nico's eyes flashed with a glimmer of light and he was silent for a moment.
"Nauda, I think that should be the legendary oriental sacred mountain - the Himalayas."
Nauda had obviously heard of the name of this mountain. She looked carefully with a telescope and looked at the majestic mountain range covered with wind and snow, rising from the earth and seeming to penetrate the sky.
Perhaps, only the legendary highest peak in the world can possess such momentum.
"We arrived at Beichen so soon?" Nauda said with some surprise.
For people in this world, seeing this mountain is equivalent to seeing Beichen.
"Sky Island can move." Nico said.
Nauda was stunned.
Nico handed her a map, "Plot your aunt's house and I'll take you there."
Nauda looked at the map, took the pen from Nico's hand, and drew a position in the northwest.
Nico looked at that position and was silent for a moment without saying anything. He just continued to control the airship and flew towards the north.
The atmosphere inside Kongti became slightly quieter.
At this moment, both of them knew that the time for separation might be coming soon.
So for a while, an atmosphere called "sadness" gradually filled the interior of the empty boat.
"Nico." Nauda said, "Are you still planning to clear your uncle's wrongdoing?"
Nico said silently for a moment, "The great aviation movement triggered by the Sky Island has destroyed many families. If its existence is made public, it will not be the same for the people on the ground or the people on the Sky Island. A good thing."
His eyes were profound, "When I first landed on this Sky Island, I thought a lot. Perhaps I am the only person in this world who is still obsessed with Sky Island."
"What I want to prove may not be who he is in the eyes of the world, but who he is in my heart."
"I don't know what your uncle thinks. But at least, for me, it doesn't matter whether others believe in me. What's important is that I think the important people believe in me." Nauda said seriously.
Nico did not answer, but continued to control the airship. He did not deliberately slow down the airship, but just moved forward at a normal speed.
A few hours later, they officially entered Beichen's territory.
They passed by Yili, which was an important city for Beichen to communicate with Central Asia a hundred years ago. Even now, Beichen still has not given up investing here.
Although the cities here are not as prosperous as coastal cities, they are still brightly lit and bustling with traffic, and the buildings also have ethnic characteristics. They are all warm-colored houses, and every household has a small yard.
The grape vines in the yard are covered with grape trellises. Now the time for the grapes to bear fruit has passed. Otherwise, you can still see the grape trellises full of grapes.
The airboat quickly passed through the city, and they saw the beautiful Selim Lake. The sun had already set.
The afterglow of the setting sun shines on the last tear of the Atlantic Ocean, and a breeze blows, making the waves shine.
Under a small hill dozens of kilometers away from the big lake, a single-family building complex stands there.
At the entrance of the courtyard, a woman wearing ethnic costumes was feeding her horse.
She seemed to have discovered something and slowly raised her head.
And the big red airship just landed on the grass near her.
Then, she saw a man and a woman getting off the airship. They were both young and looked to be in their teens.
She stared at the two of them, Nico and Nauda were also looking at her.
She looked about thirty years old, very beautiful, with a high nose bridge and long eyelashes unique to the locals.
"Aunt An Ning?" Nauda shouted with some uncertainty.
When the woman heard this, she subconsciously loosened the fodder in her hand and dropped it to the ground, with a bit of disbelief on her face.
"Nauda?"
Nauda nodded.
An Ning ran over excitedly and hugged her into his arms, tears welling up in her eyes.
"Son, I've heard everything about you. It's not an easy journey, right?"
She looked at Nauda carefully while wiping her tears.
"Come, let me see if you are injured."
"No," Nauda said. "I was lucky. I met a very good man who sent me all the way here."
"Come on, come with me. Your uncle will be very happy to see you."
With that said, An Ning was ready to pull Nauda in.
However, Nauda turned her head and looked at Nico, who was also looking at her quietly, without any movement.
Obviously, he does not intend to stay here too long. He has been away from home for too long. If he does not go back, his father and mother will definitely be worried.
And if you go in, you don't know how long you will stay.
Nauda obviously understood what Nico meant.
"We." Nauda was silent for a moment, "Will we meet again?"
"Ten years." Nico stared at her, "Within ten years, my name will definitely be resounding throughout the world. At that time, you come to me."
There was an absolute confidence in his eyes, as if he had seen the future a long time ago.
And Nauda, who also went to Sky Island with Nico, also saw that future.
Her mood was stirring, and then her brows and eyes smiled.
"good."
With the separation of the two, the fate of this world,
It will also completely turn into another unknown direction.
(End of chapter)
