Chapter 238 The 237 Big Bird Group adds another strong general!
Chapter 238 237. The Big Bird Group has added another strong general!
When Brother Zhongzhong heard what Master Murphy said, his heart suddenly began to beat with excitement.
He felt that he might have triggered the legendary "hidden mission", but this mission did not appear immediately. On the contrary, like a real NPC, Murphy first chatted with Brother Zhong about "history".
He looked at the gray-black gunpowder powder that had been processed twice by Brother Zhongzhong, stretched out his fingers, twisted some and rubbed it in his hands.
The unique smell of gunpowder made him twitch his nose.
"I just heard your doubts outside, about the stagnation of dwarves and halflings in the art of gunpowder. Your judgment is wrong, my warrior. They have not given up on this kind of war art.
The research is just because you are from another world and are not familiar with the history here."
Murphy shook his head and said to the wide-eyed loyal brother:
"Not only did the halflings not stop researching gunpowder, on the contrary, they came up with upgraded and excellent products soon after the emergence of dwarf firearms.
According to my superficial knowledge of history, I can tell you with certainty that during the large-scale prospecting operation conducted by the dwarves on the outskirts of the Dark Mountains in 430 AD, their prospectors unexpectedly found some magical minerals.
It was the appearance of those minerals that completely changed the history of halflings and dwarves on this continent.
That thing is called ‘burning gold’.
Have you heard of this name?"
"Uh huh huh!"
Brother Zhongzhong nodded vigorously and said:
"This thing appears as often as the word 'loyalty' appears in Lord Maxim's mouth in Madam Tris's alchemy class."
"Well, you can't let Maxim hear this. It will do great harm to the hearts of loyal people."
Murphy was amused. He waved his hands and said:
"In short, burning gold is a very magical substance, and it has various wonderful properties.
If you have dismantled a Witch Hunter's automatic hunting crossbow, you will easily find that the reason why that compact steam furnace can provide such surging power is precisely because its combustion furnace contains a gold-burning catalyst.
Just a metal rod the size of a fingernail can give steam extraordinary power in its wonderful movement.
I'm not an expert in this area, so I can't explain to you exactly how this thing works.
But the fact is, I heard Miriam say that one of her steam engineering teachers once concluded in class that most of the technological development of halflings is based on the research and use of burning gold.
The best thing about this thing is that it can also be used to make gunpowder.
Have you ever seen those special ammunition used by witch hunters?
A trace amount of burning gold powder was added to those projectiles. It only takes a little bit to turn ordinary black powder into something magical.
Even a vampire like me would feel quite painful being hit by a bullet like that.
We all thought this was normal before, but after hearing your wonderful analysis just now, I suddenly realized that maybe what is normal in our eyes is the biggest abnormality in the eyes of you people from other worlds."
Murphy paused and gave Brother Zhongzhong a little time to think.
Then he asked:
"So, in your world, there is no nearly omnipotent mineral like 'burning gold', right?"
"of course not."
Brother Zhongzhong said that this NPC is really smart, and when talking to him, it really feels like chatting with people from another world. This game is really unparalleled in terms of immersion and sense of substitution.
He replied:
"Our technology follows the principle of the technology tree. Only when one technology is illuminated can it promote the progress of other technologies. There is no magical substance that can be used in various industries. From what you say, burning gold is
It can be used as a combustion accelerant or as a catalyst to accelerate the kinetic energy of steam.
This is indeed incredible.
But your statement also explains my doubts. If it only takes a little igniting gold powder to make black gunpowder burst out several times the destructive power, then there is really no need for halflings and dwarves to continue to study in depth on the basic level of black gunpowder.
Light up the technology tree that they don't need at all.
Ah, it seems I still don’t know enough about this magical world.”
"Well, that's true, but I have a task for you!"
Murphy patted Brother Zhongzhong on the shoulder and said:
"I would like to ask you to make some weapons for us according to your side's method. I mean, follow your side's technology tree to design new weapons. Transia needs new weapons."
"Um?"
Brother Zhongzhong asked in confusion:
"But you already have such a wonderful substance as burning gold, why do you still need it?"
"Because Transia does not produce burning gold! My warrior, at least in my memory, our land has not been loved by Mother Earth."
Murphy said in a deep voice:
"Although those minerals are magical, they are all in the hands of the dwarves.
Only the priests of Gaia have wonderful ways to discover the associated burning gold ores hidden in minerals, and how to process these ores to make them into substances that can actually be used is a secret that is not passed down by the dwarves and halflings.
Most importantly, they regard it as a technological monopoly and do not intend to share the secret of burning gold with other races.
The firearms used in the military reform of the Plantagenet Kingdom are all based on the most common black powder. I heard that King Louis is also looking for burning gold ore in the country and the Ring Tower under his command has already researched some clues.
And we.
Transia does not have that many resources for us to waste, my warrior.
How can such important power as weapons rely on the mercy of halflings and dwarves? We had no choice before. All technology was in the hands of halflings, and we couldn't steal it.
But now, you have appeared!"
The vampire lord's eyes were shining with light, and he said to Brother Zhongzhong:
"You have brought us the art of war and steel from another world. Do you know what this means? We no longer have to rely on the technical support of halflings and dwarves. We will also have an independent and rich military manufacturing industry.
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Yes, the new standard!
It does not rely on the power brought by the mysterious burning gold, but is built step by step. In your words, light up those wonderful technology trees! Well, this is really a vivid way of saying it, which fully proves the wisdom of my warriors.
Super potential in this area.
Just go ahead and do it.
I absolutely support your attempts in this regard."
"Ding!"
The wonderful mission triggering sound made Brother Zhongzhong's heart surge, and he lowered his head and glanced "
[Hidden mission·‘Alien Fire’ has been triggered!
Mission content: Mr. Murphy was attracted by your strange talk. He realized that he already had a second option in his hands, and the strength of Transia may depend on this long-term relationship between you and Mr. Murphy.
talk.
In short, the vampire lord has made up his mind not to let his territory be controlled by others, and he began to boldly try to use the power of steel and gunpowder from the other world.
Of course, both he and you know that this is destined to be a long and arduous process.
Mission goal: Make an ‘alien, modern’ style firearm for Lord Murphy within 20 days. The quality must not be lower than the standard, and it must be able to fire normally.
Task reward: Independent manufacturing workshop X1, initial research start-up capital of 5,000 gold coins.
Tip from the development team!
This task may touch the taboos of some countries and regions, so testers are requested to complete all production activities in the game!】
"5,000 gold coins? Damn it!"
Brother Loyalty was immediately a little overwhelmed by the reward of this task, and he realized that he might have inadvertently triggered the special gameplay of the manufacturing players in the next stage.
That is to build your own factory and workshop!
This means that as long as they are managed properly, manufacturing players are likely to become the richest players in the game.
Perhaps this is also a compensation for manufacturing players?
After all, except for rare players like Mrs. Shui who are extremely talented and have master specialties, most manufacturing players are unable to take into account both manufacturing and combat. This game is really unruly in this aspect!
"I will not disappoint you! Mr. Murphy."
Brother Zhongzhong immediately nodded and accepted the task. Murphy smiled, waved his hand and said:
"Just do your best, I look forward to the finished product you come up with."
After saying that, he turned around and spread his wings, and disappeared in front of Brother Zhongzhong before the sun completely filled the earth. The little player rubbed his hands with excitement and thought in his heart:
"It is said on the forum that the development team gives special treatment to players with skills. It seems that this is not bragging. It is very good and great. So the first task is to rub a classic big toy. Huh, Lao Li? Shui Lianzhu?
Or 98K? 56 punch? How about a Colt?
never mind!
What choices do adults still have?
I want them all!”
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"Why were you two suddenly selected to join the advisory group of Archon Miriam? Is it because you are eloquent? Or is it because you are both cunning guys?"
When the sun first rose, several demon-hunting steeds were rapidly marching from the Dark Barony to the Scarlet Castle, and the "Big Bird Rotation" group formed by six members of Brother Meow Meow was making a "strategic transition".
They were having a great time farming gnolls with everyone there, but Brother Meow Meow and Little Hands suddenly received a mission, asking them to participate in protecting Archon Miriam when he went to Batasin City and the Kingdom of Nordtov.
Envoys from the Ministry of Finance held talks at the event.
Of course, tasks can be refused, but how can a player refuse a task that comes to their doorstep?
Anyway, because they were two days late, they were already far behind Brother Bang and several other teams in the team standings. Brother Miao Miao was not in a hurry to compete for first place, and they could still do it on the way to Bataxin City.
They had to kill the gnolls to earn personal points, so they happily accepted the mission and prepared to join Miriam.
But Jiechong and Brother Heisi who were riding on the horse were still very unhappy.
They feel they are being underestimated!
They are obviously very powerful, so why didn't they receive a special mission from Mr. Murphy?
"I told you to increase your favorability, but you just didn't listen!"
Brother Meow Meow rode on his horse and said proudly:
"This must be because our Meow Meow has a relatively high favorability with Sir Murphy and Baroness Miriam, so we received the mission! What's more, the development team's prompts in their missions have already made it very clear.
We were approached as Ms. Miriam’s consultants because our test application had expertise related to the financial field, and this negotiation will rely on these expertise.
This is obviously a task specially set up by the development team to test and enhance the player's perception and sense of immersion, okay?
On the surface, it is Ms. Miriam who will negotiate, but in fact the plot direction and the outcome of the negotiation depend on how the players operate. After all, the mission description also says that Ms. Miriam is not good at economics, so testers are needed
of wisdom.”
"Yes!"
The pretender next to me grinned and said without using her hands:
"I am a professional financial talent, okay? My brother also graduated from the Department of Finance, and the student party who went with us are all top students in the Department of Finance. Isn't it obvious? The development team wants testers to make the best use of their resources.
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I estimate that in the future this game will not only feature running merchant gameplay, but will also most likely allow players to participate in the economic construction of the territory.
Damn it, looking at it this way, they have great ambitions."
"After all, it is 100% real. Based on this goal, it is not surprising that the development team will come up with any weird things."
The yawning Brother Qu curled his lips and said:
"Those things that are commonplace in reality seem very strange when put into the game, but this is also the charm of this game. We are the real plot leaders. This feeling of not having to be used as a footman is really great."
They quickly rode into Scarlet Castle on their tall horses. As a result, in the past few days, a square, three-story townhouse dormitory building had been built in the outer city of Scarlet Castle.
The workers commanded by Brickman are making exterior decoration and modifications to this first "residential building", and some carpenters from the camp are on the construction site making windows, doors and simple furniture for these houses.
"Wow, these administrative players are doing a great job!"
Sanwudou stood on his horse and looked at the decent building in the distance, and couldn't help but complain:
"It's just that he has a bad mind! Isn't this a replica of the Khrushchev Tower? Let people from other worlds live in a tube tower, which is cool in the winter and hot in the summer. This is really a bad conscience."
"They lived in shacks before, so don't complain."
Brother Miao Miao said something and led his brothers to the Executive Yuan. Just as he was about to dismount, he suddenly saw an NPC in black robes flirting with a young player.
"I told you, I don't have that kind of obscene detective power!"
The NPC in black robe cursed angrily:
"Psychic spells are sacred things. Why are you using them to spy on women? I'm so angry! Guys like you will be burned to death in the Ring Tower!"
"But before you accepted me as your apprentice, you clearly told me that my ability to detect psychic powers is quite powerful!"
The little player refused to admit defeat and retorted with his hands on his hips:
"How could I have been deceived by you? This detection spell has no combat effectiveness at all. I don't care! You are my mentor, you have to teach me! I want the kind that can be seen through clothes."
"I told you! There is no such detection technique!"
The detective psionicist Heru was so angry that he wanted to smash his "apprentice" head with his staff. He was also a member of Ms. Miriam's diplomatic corps and was happy to have the position of "Administrative Knight". As a result,
He was made very angry by the outrageous request made by his apprentice.
Seeing several warriors watching nearby, he immediately threw away his apprentice's hand angrily, then turned and walked away with the grace and dignity a psionicist should have.
"Hey, buddy, what are you arguing with that NPC about?"
Brother Mingmiao leaned over and asked. The guy named "Thirty-year-old Yansang" in front of him snorted, put his hands on his hips and said:
"I was deceived by that cunning NPC. He said I was very talented and asked me to be his apprentice. I thought it was a hidden profession, so I switched to 'Detective Psionicist', but it turns out that this profession is too cheating! All
It's a reconnaissance spell!
It’s okay if you don’t have attack skills.
These investigations can’t even see through NPC’s clothes, so what do you think is the use of learning these things?”
"Damn it! This is the first time I have seen someone who expresses his thoughts so frankly! To be honest, I also want to learn this psychic detection technique that can see through things."
Brother Miao Miao was shocked for a moment. He said to Yan Sang, who was complaining in front of him:
"We two brothers will definitely become sworn friends. Why don't you join my team? We happen to be short of a full-time scout and logistics personnel. Let's consider it.
When this game opens the 18+ function, I’ll treat you to be cool, bro!”
"Hey, this is what you said, Brother Mingmiao. I just don't have a team, so come and play together. By the way, where are you in real life? How about we get together offline and you take me to be cool?
Now this person is so hypocritical!
Unlike us brothers, we just have to be honest!
As the saying goes, a gentleman is magnanimous, but a villain hides his secrets."
"Hey, you are really a fucking talent. Okay, come here another day and let me show you the experience. It's cool and cool."