In the center of the steel spider in the sky, a ferocious and huge dark iron pillar hangs upside down. It is the most important steam drill bit of the mining machinery. It is driven entirely by the simple and rough power of steam. Even from such a long distance.
, you can also clearly see the rough spiral lines on it. The drill bit is made up of countless large parts. After decades, the abandoned steel monster has not been able to escape the erosion of time. The red copper
Colorful rust stains are like bacterial colonies, covering its body in large and small sizes.
"Was the empire already so powerful decades ago? The world I see in my eyes is still too narrow." This is not only Cassia's sigh, but also the arms smuggling businessmen who are still hiding in the darkness.
We, as well as the collective voice of the student body at this moment.
"Mr. Cassia, the statement that 'the empire was so powerful decades ago' is actually wrong. This time can be pushed forward for another hundred years." Li also raised his head and looked at the twinkling sky above his head with interest.
, after hearing what Cassia said, he corrected him. "The empire's industrial base has actually stopped developing for almost two hundred years. As early as around 840 in the Holy Calendar, the empire pushed its industrial power to its peak. The reason is of course the same
The credit of Avalon during that period. The Avalon Agency at that time had a strong interest in the development of the steel industry, so with the efforts of that group of scientists, relying on industrial power, steam power, and other emerging energy sources,
The empire's production experienced tremendous development and leap-forward progress at that time, reaching the situation and state we see now."
Cassia nodded, these are things that have not been recorded in books. Perhaps these histories are because he, as a civilian before, did not have the identity and strength to get in touch with and understand them.
"Avalon is a holy land in the minds of many people." Gustin also said at the side, "But since the re-revolution of industry two hundred years ago, Avalon's center of gravity has completely shifted to steel-related things.
foundation and production. Their current focus is entirely on technological research that represents the most advanced specifications on the Later Phase Continent. Especially their research on biotechnology, as well as on the various climates on this road, and on the surrounding
The study of the endless ocean around us is something they are increasingly interested in."
"If Avalon continues to provide technical support to the empire's industry, maybe the mining machinery now displayed in front of us will have another unique appearance." Gustin guessed and stood up at the same time.
I patted the dust on my body. The words that should be sighed have been said, and the opening ceremony that should be appreciated has been quietly enjoyed in the seats. Next, it is the time that should be handed over to the actors. They are about to board
Go on the stage and perform an opera together according to the script, with sparks and explosions intertwined.
Kara and the others stood up at the same time, and the figure hidden in the darkness walked farther and farther in the seemingly endless black air.
"Do they know how to get up there?" This sentence suddenly came out from the darkness.
"This is really a thoughtless question, Mr. Cassia." Leigh said in the dark. "Those arms dealers are not short of eyes. I think they should be able to see those huge support pillars."<
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Just like Li answered Cassia's words, those people who gathered in the center of the mining area also discovered those huge steel support pillars after witnessing the grand opening ceremony. They were so eye-catching that every one of them
It is impossible for human eyes to miss it. The number is consistent with the number of spider legs. They are eight pillars with a diameter of more than 100 meters. Each pillar is in the center of a spider leg, standing up from the sky several kilometers away.
Falling straight down, I feel that this space is supported by these pillars. Their position is not a standard circle. If you use lines to connect them, it may be more appropriate to think of it as an elliptical shape.
These cylindrical steel buildings not only support the starry scene in the sky, but also serve as the simplest elevator to enter that world. They are distributed around the central mining area, but the thoughtful Nolida has already arrived before they arrive.
Before, like a mining machine that covered the sky with a giant black cloth, these pillars had long been disguised by him with rocks and soil as huge rock pillars, the most common type in the mine cavity.
When the empire was building these most basic support buildings, they relied on these natural rock pillars to build them. This could reduce a lot of work time and provide them with a good platform for construction, which could be used in a large range.
This ensures the stability of the steel support pillars. Therefore, Nolida's camouflage work is to easily and simply re-wrap some exposed parts with rocks and soil, just like wrapping a sword with black cloth.<
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In the darkness outside the mining area, the arms smugglers and student groups who came here also converged into eight torrents, heading towards the eight support pillars in the central lighting system of the mining area. But they have not reached it yet.
At half the distance, these torrents exchanged fire with the men of Nolida and Flos who had long been ambushing on the low ridge and other locations ahead.
Snipers from various forces have become the most important combat force at this time, and the central mining area at this moment has completely become their battlefield. The effective range of ordinary firecrackers, pistols, and heavy-fire firearms cannot defeat those snipers hiding in the dark.
There is nothing we can do.
The powerful bullets of the sniper rifles shot out in the air with dazzling hot light trajectories, and the clear sound produced by friction never stopped when they stepped into the dim light. But the number of these arms smugglers gathered was too large.
The numbers on Nolida's and Flos's side had no advantage at all. The threat of snipers was indeed huge, but they still could not stop the team from advancing towards the support pillar. Like stones thrown into the torrent, they
The only effect was to stir up a splash of water, which was completely submerged by the crazy flow of water. Even delaying it for a little time became their delusion.
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Cassia and the others disguised themselves as mercenaries. Those camouflage clothes could be used after being torn off the corpses everywhere. Following a merged team, everyone restrained their emotions for the time being. They
Now is not the time for internal strife. At the moment, we should unite with the outside world, first defeat Nolida and that damn Flos, and then slowly solve the rest of the matter. They are in the building above their heads, and they may still be there.
We are looking at us with telescopes, but we must not let them see our own jokes at this time. This is what everyone thinks.
With the help of Carla, an excellent sniper in the team, the team was much faster than the other seven teams in clearing obstacles and relying on firepower to open the road.
After nearly an hour and a half, they first came to a support pillar wrapped in rocks. Dozens of bright lights shone on it, but they were unable to see its entirety, which was nearly a hundred meters in diameter. Next to it was this
The fire suddenly lit up, and it was as bright as the sun. Several pieces of powerful solid fuel were ignited and thrown aside, so that the vague darkness around them was completely dispelled, leaving only a shadow on the rock wall.
The shaking shadows.
Without the protection of darkness, Nolida's rough disguise was quickly discovered. The arms dealers' men picked up muskets or set up a heavy machine gun, with red light gushing out from the muzzle, and bullets hitting the camouflaged rocks.
On the wall, the things that were only bonded with cement and some adhesives began to fall off piece by piece, revealing the rusty steel skin inside, as well as the twisted copper steam pipes. After a while, several
The welded iron door also appeared in the eyes of the crowd who gathered around. There was the door leading to the elevator inside the support column.