"Is this the turret you...fiddled with?" Crownpiss looked at the guy in front of her, who looked a bit like a Type 59 main battle tank and was using a turret that was somewhat similar to the Type 59 main battle tank.
Although it is overall smaller than the real Type 59, it is estimated that even if there are no other things occupying the internal space, it can only fit two dwarf-sized people, but the general shape is really similar. But -
The turret armor is actually a huge semi-oval shield. There is a hole on one side of the shield, and a wand-shaped magic prop is inserted inside. Then a metal pipe that is basically a "gun barrel" is added to the outside as a protective sheath for the magic prop.
, the connection between the protective sheath and the shield is also fixed by a metal block that can be tentatively called a "gun mantlet".
Isn’t this really the turret of 48 Patton?
"Well, how many people can't be crammed into it, right? Also, can't the pitch of this weapon be adjusted?" Crowenpis grabbed it and saw that it was completely fixed on the "turret" and tilted up about 20 degrees.
"Barrel", said dissatisfied.
However, Crounpis regretted it as soon as he said this. This is not a real cannon. No matter which way the tip of the magic item is facing, the shooting direction of the magic is completely controlled by the caster. Even if the magic caster
Holding the wand high in the sky can also direct magic towards the target in front of you.
"Isn't this a magic item that can be operated by just one person? It doesn't matter which way it is facing, right?" said a dwarf who was responsible for guiding the work.
It's great not to be laughed at.
"However, the shield and the lightning rod combined are really good things." Another dwarf who guided the work continued, "Put a few more of these on the gate tower of the city gate. The commander-in-chief will be happy."
"Isn't that right? Attack and defense are integrated."
"There are just too few people who can use magic weapons of this level."
Then several dwarves sighed. In fact, the dwarves have more magic singers than magic equipment craftsmen, but most of them can only use the zero to first level or the magic skill points are piled on forging and crafting.
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There are only a low-digit number of magic casters among all dwarves who are powerful enough to release more useful attack magic.
"However, when the Commander-in-Chief came to inspect last time, he said that this might allow us to take the initiative to clean up the monsters in the tunnels. What... is this called?"
"You stupid pig, you can't even remember your name. Isn't it called Water Tank?"
"You are the idiot. How can I not remember it? I just forgot about it when you accidentally hit me on the head with a hammer last night!"
"Idiot! Didn't you almost throw the red-hot iron on me? You can't even remember the water tank anyway!"
"Who can't remember, water tank, water tank, water tank!"
For some reason, the two dwarves who were supervising the work got into an argument, but it was Crounpis who was embarrassed. She quickly said: "Okay, okay, okay, don't quarrel about the name. Let's drink and drink, and then think of a domineering one."
Choose a name that’s easy to remember.”
Then, "from nowhere", she took out the wine from the regular party at the hotel, which was the original strong drink.
The treatment given to Crounpisi was really top-notch, and the drinks were also top-notch. As a result, the group of dwarves really calmed down.
"Ahem, let's take a look at the chassis before drinking." Clawnpis said.
"Okay, okay, no problem."
After walking a few steps, the appearance of the so-called tank chassis made people even more dumbfounded.
This chassis is quite large, with a length of six meters and a width of nearly three meters. It has five pairs of wheels... no, not five pairs of wheels. It seems that several pairs of wheels were forcibly nailed together in order to widen the width of the wheels. It is generally semi-metal.
Semi-timbered structure.
However, even Crownpis could tell that the "five pairs of road wheels" were forcibly attached to the chassis of a large freight carriage.
No wonder it was so fast, it turned out to be a combination of picking up various ready-made things and piecing it together.
"Well, it's not bad for exploration, right?" Clawnpith knocked on the metal box near the wheel in a bored manner, "What is this strange box?"
"This is a shock-absorbing device that makes the car more stable while driving. In fact, the prototype of this chassis is a large freight carriage specially designed for eight-legged horses."
"Eight-legged horse~" Crownpis tried to recall the information in her memory——
The eight-legged horse has a larger body than ordinary horses and has excellent muscle strength, endurance and mobility. However, it is very expensive and only people with high positions can afford it.
Crownpis also had some common sense about upper-level humans that she only learned during this time——
Many people who have reached that level will pay more attention to the speed and comfort of traveling far away. Therefore, an eight-legged horse paired with a stable, sturdy and durable carriage has become a luxury product in the market.
There were no roads built between cities in this era, so the carriages crossing various potholes and bumps were also considered by the carriage builders. Although the manufacturing process of the shock-absorbing device was complicated, as long as the rich were willing to pay
, someone is willing to do it.
However, having dozens of these high-end carriages is basically the limit for a country. It’s not that we can’t afford more. This kind of carriage does not necessarily require eight-legged horses. Ordinary horses can also be pulled with double horses. There is no need to increase the number.
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"Can I go up and give it a try?" Clawnpis asked.
"No problem, I will try it like that when someone orders it."
Clunpis stepped on the side of the chassis doubtfully and jumped hard——
Then, the moment it fell, Crownpis was startled: "What is this? Are you sure it's not a spring seesaw?"
The problem is that the lower wheels are still firmly gripped on the ground. On the contrary, that is, after it is done, the lower wheels float up and down a large distance. No matter how uneven the ground is, the chassis can maintain balance. It seems that there is no problem.
appearance.
"By the way, what do you think about the tracks?" Crounpis asked from the chassis.
"Isn't it to prevent sinking in muddy places?" said the dwarf who guided the work before.
"Ah, you actually understand?" Crounpis's eyes widened.
"Of course, this thing was made after a whole night of hard work," another dwarf who was guiding the work immediately joined in. "Originally, I advised him to ask. It's better to know the shame and not ask.
, but he has to consider it based on his own experience!"
"Idiot! Didn't you ask her too?"
"I went, but she was helping His Majesty paint at that time, so I didn't see her!"
For some reason, the two quarreled again, causing Crounpiss to tilt her head in disgust. Why do they need to work together if their relationship is so bad? Or is the quarrel proof of a good relationship?
However, what I hope most is that their appearance can be better recognized.
"Okay, okay, I'm looking forward to your work, drink and drink!"