Deep underground in Rozenberk's workshop, among Ling's many laboratories, the largest is the Special Materials Research Institute.
Maria Bell watched with great interest as each large instrument worked according to the program set by Ling in advance. More than a hundred puppet workers of various sizes came in and out, going back and forth in front of each instrument. People
The smallest one is only about the size of a thumb in total length, while the largest one is more than ten years old in total height.
"This is the 'automated production' that was proposed in academia only a few years ago. All tasks can be done with puppets. When I saw this scene, I began to suspect that humans might one day be replaced by machines."
Bell drew that picture in his mind.
"It's not as powerful as you think. These mass-produced dolls can only complete some repetitive and uncreative tasks." Ling replied nonchalantly.
"But in fact, 90% of the work that humans do is repetitive and uncreative. If a large number of dolls that can replace humans in farming, production, and processing appear on the market, it will definitely be
It will have a more far-reaching impact than the guidance revolution."
"I have no such intention at the moment. The cost of manufacturing and maintaining puppet workers is not low. Only professional mechanics have the skills to use them. In comparison, it is much cheaper to hire living people to do the work. Humans
The future of becoming a living display is just the plot of a fantasy story after all."
"For now... it's an ambiguous word." Maria Bell did not pursue the question. In fact, her first reaction when she saw these puppet workers was "doll soldiers", but she could think of it, and there was no reason why Ling couldn't understand this.
Since the other party didn't mention this, Bell didn't ask any more questions.
Stopping in front of the dazzling display shelves, Maria Bell recognized most of the minerals, but there were some that she saw for the first time.
Maria Bell came to the largest instrument, picked up the small crystals spit out after processing at the discharge port, and weighed them in her hands.
"Is this fire and dispersion diamond? The Geographic Journal of the Republic of Kalvad published the determination of the molecular formula of diamond just last month. Diamond and graphite are the same element, which caused an uproar in the academic world. I didn't expect that your alchemical attainments have already been
To this extent, the alchemical reaction that converts ubiquitous graphite into diamond can be said to be the Midas turning into gold that we alchemists have been pursuing since ancient times."
Diamond ranks second in hardness among the various minerals in the continent of Samria, surpassing the crystals of seven-flare stone and second only to Samria stone. Because of its special magic isolation properties and superb hardness, it is similar to ruby and ruby.
Like sapphire, it was regarded as a precious spellcasting material among magicians in the Middle Ages. Even in modern times when the number of spellcasters has dropped sharply, processed diamond is still regarded as one of the most expensive gemstones and is loved by people.
However, until today, Bell had never thought that such precious raw jewelry stones could be synthesized artificially.
"Nowadays, that is generally called a chemical reaction. Not many people understand such an old-fashioned word as alchemical reaction."
"What does it matter? Ling, you just need to understand. What's that next to it? It's very similar to diamond, but the fire color is still above that."
"That's moissanite, and its composition is silicon carbide."
"Are you planning to enter the jewelry market?"
"I don't have that kind of idea. I'm just conducting material experiments. You must have read the paper last month on determining the composition of diamond."
"Well, I saw it."
"Half Circle, a scholar from the Republic of Kalvad, proposed that "if you have a grip strength of 100 Trims, you can pinch graphite into diamond." I tried it, but it doesn't seem to work."
Ling grabbed a handful of graphite powder from the feed port and made a fist gesture. When she let go, what fell from her hand was still a pile of graphite powder. When her fighting spirit was fully activated, her grip strength was more than a hundred.
Trim is here.
"There are so many flaws that I don't know where to start. But you did find a way to turn graphite into diamond, right? You replaced the spiritual refining array with a physical force-guiding device, achieving something that none of the predecessors in the past generations could do.
things."
"After all, I haven't refined the magic power. Unlike you who can conveniently use the refining array instead of equipment, I can only use this clumsy method. The static pressure of 5gpa, the constant temperature of more than 1200c, and the necessary metal catalysts are
Unfortunately, the method I am currently using can only produce small crystals of no more than three carats. It is still far from natural large crystals."
"Can I try it? Give me some catalyst."
After getting a new alchemy formula from Ling, Maria Bell was also very interested.
"Of course. Do you need alchemy chalk?"
"No, I have prepared my own."
Using bone powder ground from animal bones and combining it with a special magic solvent to create chalk specifically for drawing magic circles is a technology that existed a thousand years ago. Although most magicians have abandoned this troublesome technique, Bell's method is still
It's quite ancient. After drawing a precise alchemy array on the ground, magic power was slowly input into each alchemy symbol, until a shock wave mixed with electric light flashed through, and the graphite powder originally placed at the twelve o'clock position appeared at three o'clock.
O'clock position.
"It failed. I didn't expect that making diamond would consume so much magic power."
"No, it's not a complete failure."
Ling bent down, picked out a rice-sized crystal from a pile of black powder, and handed it to Bell.
"Although it's not even one carat, it's still a success from the perspective of changes in physical properties." Ling said.
"The key to turning stone into gold is the catalyst..."
"It's not impossible without a catalyst, but according to my calculations, it requires at least 10gpa, which is already very close to the yield strength of Semlian stone. If converted into grip strength, it will probably only be possible after my basic strength increases five times."
Ling's current grip strength is only 200t, and the temperature is a small problem in comparison. Maintaining the fighting spirit to turn into flames is a trivial matter for Ling. Her purple flame can even melt graphite, and it burned through the underground waterway of the Imperial Capital.
Ken Parela once said that he is more like a fire power user than a real fire power user.
"There are still as many flaws in your words, but forget it. By the way, the artificial stones you have here are all for experimental use, right? Have you considered selling them? Leave aside diamonds, rubies and sapphires that may impact the market, like
What about new gemstones like moissanite? Do you want to invest in bright jewelry?”
"No, there is no need. Generally speaking, I am not short of money. Researching new materials is just to satisfy my personal interest needs. I want to synthesize a substance stronger than Semlianite."
The sports area has recovered its investment, and the various retail businesses of the Rainbow Group are also booming. Ling's research funds are now deducted from profits, and she is more comfortable than when Ryan Fult sponsored her to do basic experiments.
"You really dare to think about it."
"Although it seems that this goal is not so easy to achieve at present, isn't the so-called dream just like this feeling of being out of reach?"
"We really have a common voice."
After taking Bell to visit the workshop and driving Bell home, Ling waited for a while in the IBC building. After watching the guerrillas (Estil and Joshua) who had just finished doing things nearby leave, she walked in
Leinfort's floor is no longer open for business.
Regarding... the mecha soldiers and the fifth development room, I heard about it not from Irina but from Schmidt, but did Irina really have no idea about it? She just couldn't admit it on the table.
Ling opened the Dragon Man design drawing that Schmidt left for her through the secret line of Guidance Communication. After scanning it, she signed her name in the reviewer column.
She was just reviewing the drawings as usual. She didn't feel any burden at all about such trivial matters.