Generally speaking, the technological development of this world is similar to that of the mid-19th century, but it seems that history has turned a corner during the Renaissance.
Leonardo DeCap, known as one of the three great masters of the Renaissance and the father of steam machinery, invented the original steam engine and the difference engine, as well as a series of unproven inventions such as aircraft and submersibles.
With the invention of black technology that transcended the times, the world embarked on the road of the steam revolution and began the vigorous Renaissance movement of liberating the shackles of the mind.
However, because the earliest steam engines contained a large amount of magic and alchemy technology, they could not be used on a large scale among ordinary people. After nearly two hundred years of development, it was not until the 19th century that the first steam engine appeared in a textile factory.
The real sense of steam power.
John strongly doubted that Leonardo DeCap, the father of steam machinery, was also a suspected time traveler like the red-bearded Emperor Barbarossa.
The current steam airship is about the size of an ordinary small fishing boat. It is no more than fifty feet long, that is, nearly 16 to 17 meters, and its width is much larger than that of a ship. The entire airship cabin looks fat like a puffer fish.
Still angry and swollen.
On top of the airship, there is a hard-shell airbag several times larger in size, which looks like an over-eating tuna.
However, at least one-third of the volume of such a large airship is occupied by the power cabin at the rear. Excluding the position of the crew, a steam airship can only carry a dozen people, which is no different from the minibus in the previous life.
too much.
Although there are no airship companies trying to build larger airships, after repeated tests by steam mechanical engineers, they concluded that with the current level of steam power, an airship of this size is the best in terms of balancing load and speed.
Excellent design solution.
Some other larger airship designs either have shortcomings of one kind or another, lack applicability, or cannot fly very far or at all. The most important thing is safety. The people who ride on airships are all rich or expensive, so for safety
Sexual requirements are often greater than comfort.
Therefore, in the more than 20 years since steam airships were converted to civilian use, the maximum size has only remained at its current size. The safety of such airships has been proven. Except for situations like unknown storms or bird attacks, there has been no such thing.
I have mentioned which ship has crashed.
Even if there is a problem, the steam airship, which usually only flies at a height of about three hundred feet, still has enough buoyancy and time to make a temporary emergency landing.
This is the limitation of current steam power. Although the military of various countries have different types of airships, they are not used for transportation, but special operations models.
In addition, the airship shell is made of a special alloy produced in the alchemy laboratory. Its quality is like balsa wood, but its hardness is not inferior to steel. However, the output is limited and the price is very high. This is why steam airships cannot be mass-produced.
While the steam engine was running, John was thinking about his industry and layout in the west.
"Teacher, there is absolutely no need to worry. I believe no one would dare to tease the beard of a quasi-national powerhouse who is about to break through to gold."
"Silver Moon Manor isn't worried either. With Marvin and Drew being two experienced hosts, and the cheap uncle Lucian taking care of it, there shouldn't be any problem."
The amount of gold pounds needed to maintain such a large manor is not small. Considering that the original owner spent a lot of money on maintenance every year, it is in good condition. If this manor had not become a drag on them, it is estimated that the original owner would not
Will choose to sell.
Because losing the manor and mansion in the mountainous area is equivalent to falling out of the upper class circle of the aristocracy, and it will be difficult to get back in again in the future.
He calculated in his mind the property left behind by his predecessor after his death, and when combined with Klaus's, the new monthly income was enough to maintain the manor's expenses and there was still something left over, so John felt relieved.
What he is more worried about is Mark's side of Rem Town.
"After the news of the predecessor's death was passed on, I don't know if Mark can calm the situation there?"
It's just that his letter has been delivered to Rem Town, and there is no point in thinking about it anymore. It all depends on the choice of the former bounty hunter.
Even if the situation gets out of control, the loss will only be the income of Rem Town. The only more important item is the undead Frank's body hidden in the basement of the apartment.
As long as you are strong enough, you will get it back with your own hands soon.
In addition, the fine gold mine had been sealed with stones by his order a long time ago. The fine gold that was transported out of the mining secrets at that time was also received by him into the main card space.
He doesn't plan to reveal this secret for the time being. Money is so attractive that he won't use such huge benefits as a fine gold mine to test his relatives and friends in the family.
Suddenly a shaking interrupted John's thinking. It turned out that about ten minutes after boarding the airship, the airship had completed the final preparations.
The captain in uniform has already come over to inform the guests.
"The airship is about to take off. Dear guests, please be prepared. There will be some shaking later. Don't panic. This is normal."
Riding with John and the others was another young nobleman. Most of the members were occupied by his entourage. At this time, his face was excited, and his eyes were curiously looking around the airship. It looked obvious.
This is my first time riding this thing.
John smiled secretly in his heart, knowing that he would know how powerful it would be soon.
By the time the airship took off, the young nobleman had already opened the closed cabin window and looked out. When he saw the figure below gradually shrinking to the size of an ant, he couldn't help but exclaimed in surprise.
A middle-aged man dressed as a butler bowed slightly to John and others and said apologetically:
"Gentlemen, this is the first time for my young master to ride a steam airship, so he will inevitably be too active. Please don't take offense if I disturb you."
John shook his head and said with a smile:
"As young people, it's good to be lively. When you get to the age of starting a family, it will be difficult to be as happy as you are now."
Listening to John's thoughtful words, the housekeeper couldn't help but smile in agreement.
After a while, the excitement of flying high in the sky passed. As a moderate wind blew, the airship began to shake. Although the amplitude was not large, it was like seasickness. For a first-time passenger, the airship began to shake.
It's also very unfriendly.
As John expected, the little noble's face was now pale, with cold sweat on his forehead, looking very uncomfortable.
The butler very experienced brought a cup of brown sugar ginger tea. The young noble took a sip, but it only relieved him slightly, and his face was still ugly. The medicinal effects of ginger have been discovered by adventurers who returned from the East in the 16th century.
Expensive spices and medicines, even though they have now spread to the New World, are still relatively expensive spices. They are exclusive to aristocrats, wealthy businessmen and the middle class. Common people are only willing to buy a dollar or two during the holidays.
John knew that the effect of ginger was more on repelling cold and having a certain antitussive effect, so he smiled and stretched out his hand to the little nobleman, and a ray of light gathered on him.
"This will make you feel better."
But he casually cast a small 0-level spell that increased resistance.
This can greatly enhance a person's resistance to seasickness and other uncomfortable phenomena. John didn't care about the other person. The reason why he showed his supernatural ability was just because he didn't want the cabin of the airship, which had a small space, to smell bad.
Sure enough, with the help of the spell, the young noble's complexion immediately improved, and most of his dizziness and nausea disappeared instantly.
"Thank you for your help, I'm sorry, I'm Nick from the Addams family,"