Canteen, library, dormitory, three points and one line, this was originally Todd's life trajectory when he was in college in his previous life, but now it has been dramatically reproduced in another world.
Todd got up at 6 o'clock in the morning, put on his monk's clothes, secretly opened the door, and after confirming that there was no one in the corridor, he went to the monk's library to study theological scriptures and literary rhetoric.
Some people may say that since Master Miles has left without saying goodbye, there is no need to continue these lessons.
However, Todd chose to study by himself. This was actually a decision made after careful consideration. Generally speaking, there are two important reasons: First, to survive in a different world as a monk and learn the necessary scriptures is Communication is the foundation of evangelism; secondly, regularly appearing in other people’s field of vision also helps to reduce others’ suspicion.
After lunch, the afternoon is Todd's laboratory time. For him, having just taken over this laboratory, the most important task at the moment is to organize materials.
Leaving aside those specimens and plants, there are nearly a hundred minerals and materials left in the laboratory cabinets that urgently need to be identified and labeled.
Due to the lack of identification equipment on hand, the "X-ray identification method" and "polarized electron identification method" commonly used in the modern world cannot be carried out at all. The only "naked eye observation method" and simple "chemical analysis method" that can be truly carried out 』.
The so-called "naked eye observation method" is to observe the color, streaks, transparency, gloss and light reflection of the minerals left in the laboratory. This method can identify the first batch of minerals, such as cinnabar, malachite, Magnetite, azurite, etc.
Then prepare some primary chemical reagents, such as sulfuric acid and hydrochloric acid, so that you can use "chemical analysis" to identify minerals with similar appearance characteristics through different manifestations of chemical reactions. For example, calcite and dolomite cannot be distinguished from their appearance. The difference can only be seen through the intensity of gas generation after dropping dilute hydrochloric acid.
Finally, seal up those deteriorated, worthless, and unidentifiable mineral bottles and put them in wooden boxes in the laboratory.
Just the preparation of these basic reagents and the identification and classification of nearly a hundred minerals took Todd nearly half a month.
Just when Todd was about to start making preparations for the next step, Huggins found him.
"We're in trouble."
Hearing this, Todd realized that the rare few days of peace were over.
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On the way to the smelting site, Huggins briefly introduced what happened to Todd.
About two days ago, a craftsman who completed the refining work returned home. When he fell asleep at night, he suddenly woke up from his dream. First he suffered severe abdominal cramps, then he began to convulse all over his body, foaming at the mouth, and finally lost consciousness and became He became a walking zombie that could only breathe and could not speak.
After an experienced old man learned about this, he claimed that he had seen this kind of thing several times and that it was a "gift from the devil." The explanation is that the ores mined underground are close to the devil's residence and are burned and refined during the process. , the demon in the ore will be awakened and devour human souls. The only solution is to find a priest in the church and use divine power to purify the ore.
Huggins rejected the proposal without thinking at the time. Are you kidding me? How could I let those people from the church know the equipment and technology for refining silver?
At that time, while using verbal threats and using silver coins to induce him, the man spent a lot of effort and finally suppressed the matter temporarily.
But the good times did not last long. It had only been two days and one night since the last accident. Another craftsman was "cursed", with the same symptoms and the same situation.
At this time, all the craftsmen and apprentices were unwilling to continue working, and no amount of money could change their minds. Everyone agreed that they should either find the priest or stop working indefinitely.
Huggins had no choice but to find Todd with the intention of giving it a try.
Todd nodded while listening, and had a rough judgment in his mind.
When they arrived at the smelting site, many people were afraid of the "Devil's Curse" and chose to slow down work and evacuate. The number of craftsmen and apprentices left behind was less than one-third of the original number. Even those who stayed behind, no one wanted to go near the smelting site.
There was a pile of slag. Tools were scattered on the floor, and the solidified solution could still be seen in the ash-blowing furnace.
"Sir..." Aiden saw Todd and was the first to come up to him, but he hesitated to speak.
Todd signaled him to calm down and began to inspect the smelting site.
After looking at the raw materials, furnace body, water source, and waste liquid one by one, I asked someone to ask the two sick craftsmen about their work and their specific locations.
After completing these investigations, Todd frowned and came to Aiden: "What's going on with the waste tank under the ash blowing furnace?"
"ah?"
Todd squatted down and looked sideways at the lead water waste tank he had designed before. The solidified material mainly composed of lead water exceeded half of the tank body, and the drainage hole at the top was tightly blocked by stones and other debris.
Reality.
"I have said before that every time smelting is performed, the waste liquid underground must be directed out."
Aiden scratched his head: "Maybe some apprentices were lazy and forgot about it."
"Nonsense! How could you forget such a thing?!"
Todd's sudden anger startled everyone present.
Little Jerry, who was standing next to him, shrank back, found a small tree, and tried to hide himself.
Looking at everyone's surprised expressions, he realized that his tone just now was exactly the same as that of the teachers in the laboratory who scolded the students. Todd quickly slowed down his speaking speed, lowered his tone, and said in language that suited his identity: "For Heavenly Father
Every bit of our contribution may be unintentional, but it is proof of our virtue.”
Aiden held the cross on his chest, lowered his head, and whispered: "Heavenly Father is above."
Todd has already concluded the "Devil's Curse" incident. In the final analysis, the lead liquid during "ash blowing and smelting silver" was not discharged in time. The high temperature caused the lead water to evaporate, forming toxic lead vapor, which caused the craftsman's "
"Acute lead poisoning". But this explanation was completely unconvincing to people in the Middle Ages. Once it was spoken out, even oneself would be immediately arrested as heresy.
This matter must be handled properly using appropriate methods.
While thinking about countermeasures, Todd continued to explain to the craftsmen and apprentices: "Every link in the refining process is a ritual for Heavenly Father to protect believers. Any omission or sloppiness may cause the devil to sneak in."
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Obviously, the sudden realization and deep understanding shown on everyone's faces made Todd realize what he should do next.
I slowly have the prototype of a countermeasure in my mind, but first I need to go back to the laboratory to prepare some things.
Todd made a sign of the cross on his chest and said to the craftsmen and apprentices: "Please tell the cursed people that I will personally remove the curse and destroy the devil for them this evening!"