"What a terrifying power..."
Looking at the sea of fire spreading in front of him, Dennis's expression became very solemn. Although such an attack was not a threat to the great wizard, there was probably no chance of survival for an ordinary formal mage.
The faces of the wizards from the Alchemy Society couldn't help showing a look of horror. Their originally aggressive attitude of asking Lin En for arguments suddenly softened a lot.
Raphael remembered that he had seen an alchemical powder that would explode as soon as it encountered fire, but it was far from such destructive power.
"This is black powder. I have used it to destroy half of the seaport city." Before anyone could ask, Lin En took the initiative to introduce it, and then shook his head. "Unfortunately……"
"What's the pity?" Raphael asked quickly. "Is it possible that the production cost is too high?"
"No, the production of black powder is not complicated." Linn explained. "I mean, the power is still a bit lacking!"
If fillers such as white phosphorus are not mixed into it, the explosive power of black powder alone is actually very limited, far inferior to TNT or RDX (cyclone explosive).
Is this still bad?
The expressions on everyone's faces were a little weird. Could it be that Lin En planned to use this thing to set up a trap to deal with those cardinals?
Orlando and others discussed excitedly how to use the powerful destructive power of black powder in war.
"I know...I know!" Lydia waved her long bow, attracting everyone's attention, and confidently spoke of her new idea. "We can load the alchemy cart with this black 'stone' and rush into the crowd!"
Raphael and others couldn't help but nodded, this was a good way to use its power.
Good guy, a self-destructing truck, right? It would be a shame for you not to engage in terrorist attacks!
Linn said dumbfounded. "In fact, it's used to mine ore!"
Raphael and others were shocked.
They have just seen the power of gunpowder, which is not weaker than the magic crystal cannon. But you actually used it for mining?
Lin En is also very helpless. The biggest problem in the development of Iyeta Seaport now is that the output of various ores is far from insufficient.
Especially steel, which is the basis of all industries.
Although there is an iron mine around Ijeta, the efficiency of mining is very impressive, and manpower alone is far from enough.
It's not impossible to let the wizard bombard him with fire magic.
But official wizards are very expensive, so no one is willing to do this.
Count on those wizard apprentices? Then forget it.
Gunpowder is naturally the best choice. In the future, you can also consider whether to build a musketry team or an artillery team.
Regarding the test of the power of black powder, apart from Linn himself who was a little dissatisfied, it was undoubtedly a complete success. Dennis soon got his wish and saw the latest alchemy four-wheeler equipped with an internal combustion engine.
Philip and others who made it can be said to have instilled in Linn the concept of saving steel to the extreme, pursuing minimalism and pragmatism, as long as it can pull ore!
This results in its appearance being very simple, with a frame made of steel, which is in sharp contrast to the gorgeous steam carriage next to it.
When they first saw this thing, the wizards of the Alchemy Society couldn't help but feel a bit contemptuous.
That's it...that's it?
However, after riding a four-wheeler on the roads of Ijeta for a week, feeling the extraordinary speed, everyone fell silent. Dennis was even more lost and silent, his face full of despair. color.
He understands that the results of his painstaking research have become worthless, and the decades of hard work may have been in vain...
"Your Excellency Lin En, can you let me see the drawings of the internal combustion engine?" A wizard from the Alchemy Association asked reluctantly.
However, he also understood that it was impossible for the opponent to come up with this core technology.
Lin En, who originally wanted to recruit people to conduct research, behaved very generously and directly asked Orlando to get the design drawings.
When he took the drawing, the wizard's hands were shaking. He couldn't believe that the other party handed over such a precious thing to him so easily.
Dennis and others couldn't help but gather over to check.
The drawings are very detailed, even the internal parts and structures are marked.
Linn didn't need to explain at all. After a discussion, the wizards from the Alchemy Association quickly understood the structure and function of each part of the internal combustion engine.
"This should be a piston, which is used to provide power like a steam engine."
"The operating principle is very similar to that of a steam engine. The difference is that the combustion process of an internal combustion engine takes place inside the instrument. Is this what internal combustion means?"
The original steam engine can also be called an external combustion engine, because the combustion process is carried out externally, and steam expansion is used to push the piston, so a lot of energy is lost.
The internal combustion engine is different. It uses an alchemical formation and an air outlet to exchange air. The entire combustion process is restricted inside the cylinder, and the power provided is naturally much more powerful than steam.
"What a genius idea!" Dennis said with emotion, and many improvement plans for steam engines emerged in his mind. However, he understood that no matter how he improved it, it would be difficult to compare with the efficiency of the internal combustion engine.
"I have a question. This alchemy internal combustion engine is a creation of your Iyetta school. Why are you willing to give us the drawings for viewing..." Dennis asked in confusion.
"I have always believed that knowledge and truth are never afraid of dissemination and exchange!" Lynn replied calmly. "A person's strength and wisdom are too small. Even if he only specializes in a certain field, he may not be able to see its limits throughout his life..."
"Magic theory needs to innovate. If everyone is stuck in the school of thought, then I don't think the wizarding land will have the brilliant magic system it has today."
As for another point, Linn did not say that the internal combustion engine was just an obsolete technology in the previous life. In his eyes, it was just an excessive thing.
Listening to Linn's words, the wizards of the Alchemy Association were shocked.
As researchers and inventors of steam engines, they strictly guard against this special alchemical technology. They will never allow wizards from other schools to dismantle and study related instruments without permission, considering this to be naked theft!
Although in the end it was not possible to completely stop the leakage of technology...
However, Lin En ignored the barriers between schools and directly handed over the core drawings to them for review. What a generous spirit...
Thinking of this, Dennis couldn't help but feel a little ashamed...
(PS: Now the rewards are only due for one update, which will be added tomorrow. As for the additional updates for subscriptions, the average subscription has increased by more than 900 so far, which is four updates. I will save the manuscript and round up the whole number. (Additional updates.)
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