Nearly ten days after arriving in Aiyinbrok, Fang Plover is already quite familiar with the mobile fortress ‘Mobius’.
In the era of the Giant War, this fortress was actually a giant war platform. Its main armament was the four super-heavy magic forts on it, and nearly 130 secondary artillery pieces of various sizes. But in peacetime, these armaments are more numerous.
It has been demolished and replaced with gardens, ecological greenhouses, museums and the like.
A central park was built above.
Two of the four super-heavy turrets were dismantled into parts. The remaining two are now a memorial museum of magic technology, and the other one is also idle. The alchemists removed the key parts and operated them.
The platform is stuck, making it impossible to reuse the fort.
From the outside, the way Mobius moves mainly relies on its two pairs of huge stepping feet, located at the four corners, towering like a giant tower. Just these two pairs of feet, each including the transmission mechanism
They all weigh nearly 3,000 tons, and the entire fortress weighs an astonishing 60,000 tons.
Of course, such a self-respecting 'Mobius' cannot stand on its walking feet alone. In fact, there are forty Guy generators of various sizes in the entire fortress. When two of the main crystal systems are fully operational, they can even upgrade the fortress.
Empty for a period of time. But such a huge system must consume an astonishing amount of magic power. When the entire fortress is fully operational, it relies on the twelve magic furnaces for energy, and the magic power output every hour is as high as 90,000,000M.
However, this miracle of magic technology was completely destroyed in the war. One of the stepping legs was broken during the battle, and the core of the main magic furnace melted down during the fiercest battle, causing a fire.
The fire spread to nearly half of the fortress, completely paralyzing it on the plain.
Later, the alchemists repaired the burned cabin. However, part of the cabin was permanently used for other purposes as the headquarters of the 'Mobius' craftsmen. After that, the mobile fortress was never activated again.
Sleeping here forever.
The original majestic appearance was covered with rust. After years and time, it was covered with moss and vegetation.
Fang Plover entered the fortress from the spire at the southwest corner of 'Mobius'. The spire was actually part of the foot of the mobile fortress. There was an entrance below, leading to the B02 elevator inside.' Mobius
The Bius Artisans Guild is on the top floor, and he is already familiar with the journey here.
On the top floor of the Mobile Fortress is the Central Park. The craftsmen have really put many gardens and tree-shaded flower stands on it. After passing through the square where the fountain is located, there is the entrance to the Ironbrook Craftsmen Association - where the original
It is where the main bridge of 'Mobius' is located.
He used to come here alone, and occasionally saw Yayo and his companion. Now these two young men are temporarily affiliated with the Ayinbrok Craftsmen Association. The Craftsmen Association of the Hart Principality belongs to the empire.
The two of them were originally considered imperial alchemists.
There are nearly 10,000 employees in the Ayinbrok Craftsmen Association, and there are not many more than two.
But today, someone else came to receive Fang Plover. The gray alchemist coat worn by the visitor, in addition to the usual Hailin Morning Star, also had a silver gear-like pattern on the cuffs and collar.
That is the symbol of the Imperial Workshop, and it is also the symbol of the only workshop in Aitaria that can use gears as its emblem.
The Imperial Workshop is the inheritor of mortal magic skills. Its establishment even precedes the birth of the Craftsman Association. The Imperial people have too many things to be proud of, and this is just one of them.
The visitor's name is Estina, a gentle lady in her early thirties. To be able to obtain the Hailin Morning Star at this age, she is naturally considered to be an extremely talented person among the aborigines.
She introduced herself to Fang Plover as an alchemist working in the 'Gu Jin's Magic Attic', and Dotori had already introduced her to Fang Plover before.
"Ed...ah, Mr. Ed, I'm sorry," Estina shouted, somewhat speechless, and couldn't help but apologize, "There are many alchemists named Ed, especially among you Holy Chosen Ones.
There are more, but there are not many who are as famous as Mr. Ed, so I was really not used to it for a while."
Fang Yu was a little embarrassed. This was not the first time someone had complained about his ID, but when he came up with the name, he just had a hot idea and didn't think too much about it.
Seeing his embarrassed look, Estina couldn't help but smile, and then remembered that the other party was not very old. But the reputation that the other party had gained made it easy for people to ignore his age, "Actually, if Dotori doesn't introduce me, I won't
I have heard about Mr. Ed in the Continental League, and I am the one to investigate the tower magic furnace."
"Ms. Estina has been to Istania?"
"That's not true—"
The two passed through the hall of the Artisans Association. Naturally, others did not dare to block the two high-level alchemists wearing the Hailin Morning Star, and even made way for them. There was an elevator dedicated to high-level alchemists at the back of the hall, and the master craftsmen
Use another one.
After entering the elevator, Estina continued to answer: "The work of the Artisans Guild is too busy, and I can't spare any time on weekdays. Occasionally, when I have time, I go to the 'Golden Magic Loft' part-time to supplement some money."
Household use. Ayinbrok is a holy land in the eyes of alchemists, but life here is not easy, Mr. Ed.
It was a colleague from the Craftsmen's Guild who brought back news from Istania about someone repairing the tower magic furnace. That's why I sent my subordinates to inquire and learned the relevant details and Mr. Ed's affairs. The Empire
The upper management of the workshop has been paying attention to the relevant news since they found the magic furnace about a year ago. The reason why Dotori invited Mr. Ed here is also for this reason."
The elevator gears made a creaking sound and led the two people down.
Fang Plover has been here more than once before, but he has only been to such a deep place from below. The part of the Ayinbrok Craftsmen Association that is open to the public is about the thirteenth floor above. The thirteenth floor and below belongs to the Imperial Workshop.
He first checked the skills related to 'Delan Magic Recovery' on the twelfth floor. There was a huge database there, which even included rare skills such as 'Heavenly Knowledge' and 'Dragon Scale Sequence'. Bigland's
The library materials are much more complete.
But there are also rumors outside. There is a larger and more complete database under the Imperial Workshop. It is rumored that it is not inferior to the legendary Imperial Library and is one of the three major knowledge treasure houses in Aitaria. Fang Plover has a deep understanding of
I really want to go there, but it's a pity that the Oshu people are not open to the outside world.
Hearing Estina mention the magic furnace, Fang Pliant asked, "Has Miss Estina seen that magic furnace?"
Estina nodded.
"The magic furnace was discovered by the miners in the border area of Nozpitz. The workers originally thought it was scrap metal and planned to throw it away. Fortunately, there was an alchemist who was traveling with them and recognized it as an old-style magic furnace.
, I bought it from the workers." She replied.
"Wait a minute," Fang Yu couldn't help but interjected, "I remember that the empire has a technology recycling order, which means that the craftsmen's association will pay a certain price to recycle the alchemy supplies of the past. Even if they are not ancient products, they are still
It can be put back into the technology museum.”
"His Majesty the former Emperor issued such a decree," Estina smiled helplessly, "but that was all forty or fifty years ago. It was implemented very well in the early years, but now it is in vain.
Feeding a bunch of silverfish."
She had obviously been dissatisfied with this for a long time, "The funds allocated by the empire have long been misappropriated by those people. Not only that, they also used this as a pretext to order the alchemists below to hand over the discovered technology. Over time, outsiders
Naturally, people don’t want to deal with it.”
Fang Yu was a little surprised when he heard this.
He had only heard about the advanced technology of the Oshur people and the strength of the empire. Ever since he understood the world after the Star Gate, such a glorious and unfamiliar term as the Oshur Empire had appeared in his field of vision.
It has been described in countless backgrounds as the center of alchemy and the birthplace of mortal magic civilization. It is a powerful empire with thousands of sails like the sea, the pride of a country founded on technology, and shrouded in the light of the divine power of Ori and Anjina.
.
For as long as he can remember, the term that matches this Oshur empire and the first division is a powerful, unrivaled, aloof empire that towers over Aitaria.
But this was the first time he had heard of such a thing.
The empire had been forging ahead over the past sixty years, eradicating the old and innovating. However, it had only been ten years since the death of Stuart IV, and the system of innovation was already decaying rapidly. It may even have been broken down in the middle and late years of that great monarch's reign.
It is already what it is now.
Fang Plover recalled what Laila had talked about with everyone in the Seven Seas Brigade. The empire was closed, the channels for class circulation were very limited, and the lower-class civilians had little knowledge, and they might even be worse than Corin-Ithulian.
And what he saw all the way from the Hart Principality and the strict system of the empire can prove that what the girl said is true.
From all aspects, the empire seemed to be closer to the Kaolin Kingdom he was familiar with.
It's old, almost like a pool of stagnant water.
The only thing that is better is probably the political situation that is not so divided.
Seeing him like this, Estina couldn't help but smile, "Why, have you been disappointed in the empire?"
"Ah, no," Fang Plover hurriedly shook his head. Even though he was not so keen on people's hearts, he still felt that it was too rude to show such an attitude in front of an Imperial person.
"Haha, there is no need to deny it," Estina didn't mind. "The Empire is a holy place in the minds of alchemists. Many people come here, and many people leave disappointed. This has never been a paradise, and heaven has never existed.
, the empire has just always been here."
"But at least the empire is still strong." Fang Plover said.
"The Empire is still powerful," Estina shook her head, "but for ordinary people like me, I just want to live a more stable life. The Empire is too powerful, but it is also too aggressive, and it has too many interests.
, there are too many wars, both internal and external. It always wins, but there is always a day of failure. Some wounds are not a concern when the empire is rising, but once it experiences setbacks, it may be fatal..."
She sighed.
"Thirteen years ago, the empire had a war with Kaolin-Ithurion. It was not that the empire could not defeat the alliance of humans, elves and dwarves, but it had too many enemies and could not allocate all its energy. And that defeat gave
It brought huge shocks within the empire, and the reforms at that time also came to an abrupt halt, until today..."
Fang Yu listened to the other party's sigh, but since he was not from the Empire, he could not empathize with it. However, the Battle of Bain thirteen years ago had caused such great trauma to the Empire, which was somewhat beyond his expectation.
He didn't expect to hear this during this trip to the 'Mobius' Mobile Fortress.
Being able to see the empire from the perspective of an imperial citizen is a worthwhile trip.
The elevator had just reached the bottom floor at this time, and the gears made a harsh friction sound when it stopped.
The metal fence door opened, and Fang Plover discovered that there were imperial soldiers outside - the Knights of the Guards. They strictly checked their IDs before letting them in.
Behind him was a long corridor, the surveillance inside was even tighter, and there were soldiers wearing silver helmets everywhere, their eyes scanning him coldly.
It wasn't until after walking through the corridor that the surveillance relaxed. Here Fang Plover began to see many alchemists coming in and out. They were all wearing gray coats with silver gear patterns on their collars.
"Don't be nervous," Estina said to him, "This is the Imperial Workshop. One-third of the Empire's war weapons are produced here. It is normal for His Majesty the Emperor to be more concerned about this place. The soldiers outside are not
It’s not about anything. Of course, the Craftsman Competition is about to start, and the empire has indeed raised the alert level of the ‘Mobius’ Mobile Fortress.”
Fang Plover nodded.
Estina then continued to talk about the magic furnace, "After that magic furnace was sent to the Empire Workshop, it has been kept in the craftsman's hall because no one has ever seen a magic furnace with this structure.
Come here, you can't even guess what the idea behind its design is. Although new technologies have been recovered in the past, and some technologies have not been recorded in the Imperial Technology Yearbook, most of these technologies have their origins, or are branches of a certain technology.
Or an idea inherited from a certain technology..."
She turned around and asked, "Mr. Ed, do you understand what I mean?"
Fang Plover nodded again.
Technology does not arise out of thin air, but evolves from generation to generation. A new technology is often developed on the basis of the previous generation. Therefore, you can always find the shadow of old technology in those new technologies.
A knowledgeable person can see its origin at a glance.
The magic furnace discovered by the craftsmen seems to be a completely different branch, so much so that even the great alchemists cannot see the root cause. There is only one possibility for this situation, and that is the entire technology of this technology.
The routes are completely lost in the technical annals.
No one understands where it started and how it developed, so naturally it is impossible to see what the design ideas are for its final product.
But this is too bizarre. How could there be a situation where an entire technical route is completely lost? Even if this is the case, there will be at least one mention in the technical yearbook about a certain technology and a certain turmoil, or a war.
Lost among them.
It's no wonder that the Craftsmen's Guild is so interested in this tower-type magic furnace, and he would be just as curious.
The two of them pushed the door open at this time, and behind it was a hall - it was the craftsman's hall that Estina mentioned. This is also the center of the empire's workshop. The security inside the workshop was tight on the outside and loose on the inside. See here
There are not many soldiers, and it seems that the alchemists don't like dealing with those imperial knights who always have a straight face.
However, there were quite a few people in the hall. The alchemist coats worn by some of them were even different from those worn by Fang Plover. The black coats with silver edges were the privilege of Oshur master craftsmen. There was also one wearing a long robe.
Fang Yu took a breath when he saw it.
The Great Alchemist.
Others were horrified when they saw his identity as a high-level alchemist, and now he felt the same way when he saw the old man with a white beard in a robe.
The entire Oshur Empire, including the second world, has only three great alchemists. And the entire Aitaria, including the second world, can only increase this number to five.
As for Kaolin-Ithurion, since Luo Zhen disappeared and since the end of the age of the Heroic Seven Sages, for nearly two hundred years, not even a single great alchemist has been born.
The Great Alchemist, since the first generation alchemist Ed, has been a pursuer of magical skills and the highest title of craftsmen.
Its significance, to the mortals of this era, is even greater than that of the Dragon Knight.
Because of the Dragon Knight.
It is also the work of the great alchemist.
Without the Great Alchemist, there would be no Dragon Knight.
And Fang Plover probably recognized the great alchemist in front of him. Amarshet Fontaine, with his iconic age, was the oldest great alchemist in the empire and the only great alchemist who stayed in the first world all year round.
.
But he never expected that he would meet such a big shot underground in the 'Mobius' Mobile Fortress.
What is the Empire Workshop doing?
He thought it was just a small invitation. After all, the person participating was only a third-level alchemist like himself, and the person receiving him was a colleague like Ms. Estina. Even if there were a few master craftsmen, it would be great.
It's not like he's never seen a master craftsman before.
But at this moment, Fang Yu just wants to say that they are worthy of the Oshurs, worthy of the Empire, and worthy of the Imperial Workshop. They are probably the only ones who can make a great alchemist appear here so casually.
But Fang Plover himself may not be able to act as if nothing happened.
In fact, his body froze for a moment. He was taking a step forward, but he almost sprained his foot with one step.
Estina gave him a little funny support from behind and whispered, "Why are you so nervous? Mr. Fontaine doesn't know how to eat people. Come over, but I didn't expect this gentleman to come today."
Although she said this, she remembered that when she first met the great alchemist when she was almost her age, he was no better than Fang Plover.
Probably sensing that someone else was coming in, Amarsite Fontaine glanced in this direction.
He knew Estina - maybe he couldn't remember her name at the moment, but he had met a high-level alchemist from 'Mobius' several times.
He looked at Fang Plover again, his snow-white eyebrows couldn't help but raise, and asked: "Who is this?"
Everyone also followed the great alchemist and looked over. Fang Piao saw more than a dozen master craftsmen at a glance, and the high-level alchemist in a gray coat behind him could not be seen at a glance.
Fang Yu suddenly realized that he had thought of the master craftsmen too simply. He had seen a few of them, but they were definitely not all lined up like this to form a wall. The key was that the wall was still looking at him, with a
A series of inspections, curious and serious eyes.
No matter how big his heart was, he couldn't help but feel a little guilty at this moment.
"This is Mr. Ed, Your Excellency the Great Alchemist," Estina introduced to the others, "The winner of the Kaolin-Ithurian Continental League and the seed player of this Artisan Competition, Dragon Alchemy
Warlock."
If possible, Fang Yu would like to advise Ms. Estina not to reveal her name. He, the Dragon Alchemist, is quite majestic in Corin-Ithurion, but among so many master craftsmen, especially
In front of a great alchemist, it seems a bit insignificant.
Fortunately, most of the alchemists have their own titles when they reach a certain level, and the masters don't take it seriously. Although Fang Piao is not very old, the Hailin Morning Star on his chest can already prove everything.
When alchemists discuss technology, they only look at the level.
Amasite nodded, but after thinking for a moment, he seemed to have never heard of such a person, so he withdrew his gaze and continued to look at the rusty magic furnace on the central platform of the hall.
This was also the first time that Fang Plover saw the legendary magic furnace.
At first, his attention was completely attracted by the great alchemist Amasite, so he did not notice the abnormality of the magic furnace. But now when he saw the magic furnace, he couldn't help but let out a soft sigh.
Although the voice was small, it attracted the attention of many people in this quiet hall.
The great alchemist Amasite turned around and looked at him: "Oh? What did you recognize?"
Fang Plover just wanted to crash to the ground.
It wasn't that he meant to impress, but he was simply too surprised... because he seemed to recognize the style of the magic furnace?
But Fang Yu never expected that the great alchemist's perception would be so sharp. It would be fine if he attracted other people's attention, but Amashet took the initiative to ask him questions. Is this okay? At that moment, everyone's eyes were focused again.
in his body.
At this moment, someone seemed to have remembered his identity. A master craftsman stepped forward and said something to the great alchemist. After hearing this, Amarshet raised his eyebrows and said, "Oh, I remembered you.
Yes. I heard before that someone restored an old tower magic furnace in Istania, and it turned out to be you."
He looked Fang Yu up and down, with a look of admiration in his eyes, "You are the Holy Chosen One, but the Holy Chosen One always relies on the blessings of the saints, but some things are not earned by oneself, and they are destined not to last long.
"
The great alchemist first said something that confused Fang Yu, and then commented:
"But you are different. The ether theory has even begun to form its own field, which is extraordinary. The people present are not the most talented people in the empire, including the lady next to you, but most of them
Some people have decades of theoretical study experience——"
"how about you?"
"I studied in the Kapka system for a period of time, Your Excellency the Great Alchemist." Fang Plover answered truthfully.
"A period of time, how long?" Armasht nodded, thinking that after all, he is the person chosen by the saints and is uniquely endowed. "I heard that you repaired a tower magic furnace in Istania. If you use your current situation,
Level, I actually believe it.”
Fang Plover was a little surprised.
This great alchemist doesn't seem to care who is the winner of the Continental League. Of course, with a name like Dragon Alchemist, the other party naturally doesn't need to pay attention to it, but he actually repaired a magic furnace and his reputation spread to this person.
In the ears of the great alchemist?
Is this tower magic furnace so important to the people of the Empire?
The great alchemist clasped his hands behind his back and looked at the rusty magic furnace, "Are you familiar with the tower magic furnace?"
Understand a little bit.
Fang Yu pretended a little in his heart, but of course he didn't dare to say that. He just asked: "Your Excellency, the great alchemist, can you let me get closer and have a closer look?"
This was not meant to be modest, but because he was really curious and wanted to take a closer look at the magic furnace.
In fact, if there weren't other people, especially a great alchemist, in this place, he would have jumped up in surprise.
Amasite looked at the others. The master craftsman in charge nodded. Apparently they also knew about the 'Gu Jin's Magic Attic' and Fang Plover, but they did not expect that the great alchemist would come to this place today.
"This is a third-order crystal magic furnace," Amasite said at this time. "Its original design was born four centuries ago, which is earlier than the era of the magic furnace itself. But
Few people know that the tower magic furnace initially had two technical routes...
One of the technical routes has been lost in the era of the great alchemist Ed. It is said that it was the most original design of the tower magic furnace. It was originally in the hands of the great alchemist's student, Hain Fum.
Yes, the latter is also a great alchemist."
"Except for the Imperial Workshop, few outsiders know about this history. If you are interested in the Tower Magic Furnace, come up and have a look." The great alchemist said, gesturing for him to come forward.
But when Fang Yu heard the words Hain-Fam, his mind exploded with a bang.
He tried hard not to show his emotions on his face, and approached the platform, almost stiffly approaching the magic furnace, observing it inside and out.
But the more he looked at it, the more familiar it became. The more he looked at it, the more he felt that this magic furnace looked like a design in his memory.
So much so that Fang Yu couldn't help but swallow lightly.
His hands were shaking slightly.
But others only thought that the young man was just nervous.
The great alchemist looked at him and continued:
"...When I discovered this magic furnace, the core crystals in the magic furnace had been removed and were completely empty. Only the circuits connecting the crystals in the magic furnace were still there, but no one could recognize them. They seemed to be a brand new
The design ideas are unheard of by all of us.
Someone has tried putting elemental crystals into it, but it failed to produce any reaction at all. My master craftsmen have also checked that although the appearance of this magic furnace is severely damaged, the magic circuit inside is still intact and it can be used.
reused.
So, now it seems that the problem is not with the elemental crystal."
Yes, the problem is certainly not with the elemental crystals.
Fang Yu really wanted to say this.
Because of the design of this magic furnace and the way the magic circuit is connected...
They are not designed to match the core crystals of the moment.