From where they stood, the busy Edin Island harbor was unobstructed.
Although this port is located in the middle of the sea, it belongs to the territory of the Ruman Empire.
The entire port is built on the mountain. The planning is extremely reasonable.
The port area is as large as a small city, with solid stone docks spread out along the coastline.
Next to those piers, there are many ships parked in the harbor to rest.
Under the loud curses of the captain or supervisors, hundreds of sailors were busy cleaning the deck and carrying various supplies.
From time to time, a horse-drawn carriage would pass by, causing passers-by to evade and curse.
Behind the pier is the port's material transfer warehouse.
All kinds of materials were piled high in the warehouse, towering high.
Further back, there are rows of residential shops. There are many residential houses, layer upon layer, extending back row after row, reaching halfway up the mountain...
The old man stood on the hill, looking down from a high position, and took a brief look. Then his eyes were attracted by several strange things on the pier.
Those weird things were made entirely of black iron and were as high as two stories high.
It blew thick white smoke into the sky while making a rumbling sound. The sound was so loud that even though it was so far away, it could still be heard clearly.
The old man couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. What is this?
He couldn't help but look at one of them attentively.
Amidst the deafening sound, I saw a crane next to me lifting a large package weighing three to five tons from the ground, and then slowly falling to the ground under the command of a person waving a red flag.
Transport ship on the dock.
It can be clearly seen that the entire process is completed by the machine itself.
And, if one is like this, forget it.
The problem is, the machines next to them are also rumbling, lifting bags of materials weighing several tons up and down with unusual ease.
The old man's eyes suddenly widened: How is this possible?
He rubbed his eyes desperately, and then looked carefully, trying to find the magician next to him, or the person hiding next to the machine, but after staring for a long time, his eyes were blurred, but he still found nothing.
He couldn't help shouting: "This... this... this is a magic machine~!"
This old man in gray is a member of the Lich.
After receiving the order, he carefully traveled all the way to Edin Island, where he just met the Hadou spy lurking here.
Witnessing the scene in front of him, he simply couldn't describe the shock in his heart. He secretly wondered: When did the precious magic energy machinery become a waste on the streets? Has human magic art developed to the point where civilians can use it casually?
"Is this impossible?" The old man almost went crazy, muttering to himself in disbelief: "It's impossible for humans to reach this level. It's impossible to reach this level..."
Machinery driven by magic energy is known for being complex to manufacture and expensive to use. It is a branch of the magic system and has always been only used in sophisticated magic buildings, such as magic towers that represent the mysterious power of magic.
The three tall towers in Maple Leaf Single Forest use mechanical devices driven by magical power. Especially the mage tower, which drives the magic cannon to rotate. This type of machinery is used.
Every time it is used, the various crystals consumed are shockingly expensive. Even a person as wealthy as a single maple leaf cannot afford to use it, and it will never be activated until the last moment.
When the old man in gray clothes saw that the magic machines that were supposed to be offered up as treasures were actually piled on the dock doing the work of coolies, he felt the fire of his soul shake.
With the Lich's mind, he couldn't understand this kind of wasteful behavior. How much money were the coolies worth? In the case of the Semitic people, the coolies were bought by the dozen, and they could just catch them when they were exhausted.
But the crystals burned by this magic machine disappeared into the sea in one day.
If human magic really reaches this level, there will be no fight in the future~!
After everyone goes back and cleanses themselves, they can wait for the priests to purify themselves.
"This... this..." The old man in gray clothes was speechless.
The passers-by who saw the old man losing his composure burst out laughing proudly.
Someone else looked at him with disdain after passing by, and then said: "Another country bumpkin~!"
Then he left with a sense of superiority in his heart and a proud look on his face.
The young man next to him looked embarrassed, smiled awkwardly at the people passing by, and explained: "I'm from my hometown, I've never seen the market. Haha, hahahaha..."
Then he turned around, with a dissatisfied face, and said to the old man in gray: "If you don't know, don't talk nonsense. That bullshit magic machine is just a coal-burning steam engine. Remember, it's a steam engine. Don't make such a fuss next time."
Yeah, it’s making people laugh.”
Hearing the young man's tone, the old man in gray clothes suddenly felt angry.
mlgbd~!
When I was still alive, I walked on more bridges than you little brat, and ate more salt than you ever had rice.
Isn't it just a rag...a rag...what's the big deal about it. No matter how awesome you are, I will curse you to death~!
But then he remembered his mission and suppressed his fire. It was broad daylight, and the enemy's situation was unknown. If he took action at this time, it would be equivalent to recruiting all the enemies.
Thinking of this, he glanced at the young man with his dim eyes, and said to himself: Good boy, you dare to talk to me like this, I will record this account~!
As a noble immortal, no one dared to laugh at him even when he was still a human being.
Now that he has been around for so many years and has a wealth of knowledge and experience, he was originally supposed to despise these small humans from a very high position. But now he is actually despised by a bunch of humans. And he was asked to find the old man just to find out.
To regain my psychological balance, I had to use Ah Q's self-psychological comfort method which I had not used for many years.
It’s really embarrassing~!
The young man snorted at this time and said displeasedly: "I'm going to work. If you want to see the steam engine, just go down and have a look. People are not allowed to visit there.
And be careful, don’t talk nonsense, don’t walk around casually, there are soldiers from the Ruman Empire everywhere here, if you encounter any trouble, just call me uncle and I will handle it.”
The attitude of young people is also quite cold.
Just as the old man didn't like him, he didn't like this mysterious old guy either. He had an indescribable unpleasant odor, and he was also very smelly. He bossed around at every turn and took him completely for granted.
Called like a slave.
However, fortunately, after leaving the house, he still knew a little about the importance and behaved himself along the way, which did not cause him any trouble.
The young man secretly sighed: It seems that the fate of the general's failure is unavoidable. The higher-ups said they were going to prepare for a big operation, but the one they sent was an old man who didn't know anything. Could it be that the higher-ups were also broken and had to deal with it with just a few people?
Maybe it’s time to find a way out for yourself…
At this time, the lich also made a "snort" sound in his nose, and glanced at the young man dissatisfied, but said nothing.
The young man walked down the hillside with a straight face and slowly walked towards the port, but he was hesitating in his heart: Should he sell this old guy? The Ruman people should offer a good price...
As soon as we entered the port area, the workers passing by greeted the young people enthusiastically, which shows that young people are very popular in the port area.
"Thor, you're not late today. The sun is coming out in the west? Huh? Who is this old gentleman?"
The young man laughed and cursed, and said: "Fuck you, I come here so early every day. This is my old uncle. I'm going back to my hometown to have a look."
The Lich kept a straight face and said nothing all the way, and went straight to the roaring steam engine. He circled the steam engine twice and carefully looked at this monster-like machine.
The staff who operated the steam engine looked at the Lich. He was not in the mood to let this old guy, who looked very shabby at first glance, wander around him. He showed an impatient look, waved his hand and said: "Go, go,
Go aside and stand back, don't affect our work."
The Lich heard the anger rising in his heart. He glanced at the man, a ferocious look flashed through his eyes, his wrist shook, and he almost threw a shadow arrow, turning this arrogant guy into a puddle of yellow.
water.
The young man Thor hurriedly said: "This is my old uncle. He comes from the country. He has never seen such a rare thing. Can you just let him see it?"
The Lich's anger increased by three points, and green light appeared in his eyes. He suppressed the murderous intention in his heart and kept thinking secretly: The overall situation is the most important thing, the overall situation is the most important thing, and I will send you both to hell together after the official business is done.
"Hi~!" The staff member waved his hand and said: "You should have told me earlier, Thor. This machine broke down two days ago and the working speed was a little slow. The supervisor said that the nose is not the nose and the face is not the face. Let us be careful.
, but it doesn’t matter if it’s your uncle.”
The Lich snorted and looked up and down carefully.
The staff kicked the iron can of the steam engine, clicked on the badge on it, and proudly introduced: "Watt brand steam engine, produced by the Flying Eagle Group, has unique technology and guaranteed quality. It is the only one in the whole continent. Operation
This machine requires a Level 4 or Level 6 certificate, and most people can’t even use it.”
The lich came closer and took a closer look.
I saw the Feiying Group's logo engraved on the steel surface, and the nameplate also had a serial number, manufacturing date and the name of the construction factory.
Although the Lich didn't know much about this, after thinking about it for a moment, he couldn't help but be surprised - not only could this thing be made, but it could also be made in large quantities.
He hurriedly walked to the other one and took a look, and found that the numbers on the two units were actually different by several digits. In other words, they had made hundreds of this thing~!
I suddenly felt dizzy: They can actually produce this kind of machine just like they produce leather shoes~!
Thor was used to being next to him, so he sneered and said, "Pull him down, you're just bragging. Except for engineers from the Flying Eagle Group here, you don't have a Level 4 or Level 6 certificate."
The staff member smiled sarcastically and said, "Isn't this what I'm trying to do?"
The Lich turned around several times and finally determined that this strange machine was not a magic machine. The staff nearby just shoveled coal into the furnace from time to time.
The Lich thought for a long time, but with his rich knowledge, he could not figure out how this machine worked.
Liches are known for their profound knowledge because of their long lifespan. Hundreds of years are enough for them to patiently study the things they like. Whether it is astronomy, geography, etc., lichs know a little bit about it.
But at this moment, he found that his brain was not enough. After hesitating for a long time, the lich lowered his old face and asked: "How does this thing work?"
The staff member smiled complacently, clasping the iron shell with his fingers, and said: "First, use coal to boil water. When the water is heated, steam is released. The steam pushes the iron rod and it moves."
The Lich said stupidly: "But how can steam push the iron rod?"
The staff member grinned and said angrily: "I don't know either. This is a product of alchemy. Do you know alchemy? It's only played by mages."
"Alchemy?" The Lich was stunned for a moment, and then said with a surprised look on his face: "Alchemy, it turns out it's not a fancy skill. It was created by a bunch of people with no magic talent just to defraud funds. How could it be possible to do this?"
Although this alchemy is mysterious, in the eyes of the mages, it is not considered the right path and is a bit crooked.
Similar to ancient scholars who studied arithmetic and arithmetic, it was okay to study it for fun, but if it was done as a serious matter, it would inevitably make people laugh at it. Most of the products of alchemy were also treated as toys.
Lester's attitude towards what Lorraine brought out was contemptuous at first, but after seeing the results, he began to dislike it, thinking that he was taking away the jobs of the mages.
Even though Lorena devoted all her efforts to alchemy, Lester had some objections.
Lorena was already an alchemist in her early twenties, and could be called a genius. If she continued to practice, her future would be limitless, but she turned back to specialize in alchemy that could not allow her to advance. In Lester's opinion, this
It’s about abandoning the basics and seeking the last.
Ordinary mages don't think highly of alchemy, let alone lichs like them who pursue the ultimate in magic mysteries.
Liches who study alchemy have always been criticized as not doing their job properly. They have the time to make a bunch of small toys. It would be nice to study more spells.
So when the lich heard that it was alchemy, he turned around and left. Since it was about alchemy, it wasn't a big deal. He could take some time to do it. He couldn't get rid of things like magic circle conversion. In this regard, their dark mages were great.
expert.
But I didn't expect that this thing would be so popularized by humans. Even ordinary people can use it. What will mages do in the future?
At this time, a "ding-dang" bell suddenly rang on the pier.
The sound is crisp and rapid.
The people around him suddenly became nervous and ran quickly to the pier in front.
The Lich was startled and asked nervously: "What's wrong?"
Thor shook his head and said: "It's okay, there's a ship breakdown. I'll go take a look, stay back and don't move, don't move~!"
After speaking, Thor quickly ran into the crowd.
The Lich pondered for a moment, pulled the hood on his head, and walked up the crowd.
After squeezing onto the pier, the Lich saw that a large transport ship had tilted severely and was struggling to sail slowly into the port.
The sailors on the boat waved flags and waved desperately to the people on the dock.
The two pilot boats quickly approached, threw the cable rope onto the damaged transport ship, and towed it toward the port.
Staggering into the front end of the pier, the pilot boat threw the Range Rover away. The workers on the pier grabbed it, shouted slogans, and worked together to pull up the Range Rover and move back.
With the help of dozens of people, the transport ship accelerated into the port and was towed into a dock. At this time, the side of the transport ship was only a few feet away from the waterline.
After seeing the safety, the workers on the dock gradually dispersed.
Thor soon saw the gray-clothed lich behind the crowd, walked up to him in two steps, and scolded in a low voice: "Didn't I ask you to wait behind me?"
The Lich rolled his eyes at him and snorted coldly.
Thor gritted his teeth in anger. This guy without any professional qualities as a secret agent really made him angry.
Several young men who were also dock workers came up, patted Thor on the shoulder, and said, "Hey, Thor."
Thor greeted them warmly and asked casually: "What happened to that ship just now?"
"Hey, forget it, we were attacked by pirates," the worker waved his hand and said nonchalantly: "The ship's master ran very fast, but it was hit by a big rock on the side. It's a miracle that it managed to make it to the harbor. The ship of the stingy Jin is nothing like that.
Lucky old boy.”
Thor then asked: "What's on board?"
"The food, Lao Jin bought it from other places and planned to sell it to the peacekeeping forces," the man laughed heartily and said, "I went to see it and most of it was soaked in sea water. Now that old boy
It’s such a terrible loss, it’s really a relief.”
The person next to him sighed and said: "This is the third time this week. The pirates in the western sea are getting more and more rampant. This is not a good thing. Let's eat this."
Everyone around sighed, this was related to their jobs. If there were fewer ships, their wages would naturally be lower.
"It's all our fault that our fleet was dragged away to escort the peacekeeping force's transport ship." Someone murmured dissatisfiedly.
"I'll be back in a few days. The battle over there will be over soon." A man said loudly to show off his news.
"If there's any new news, please tell me."
"I heard that the unlucky Hadu has been surrounded in his last castle and will be killed by our people soon. It's fitting that the old boy is so unlucky. He can't mess with anyone but our Grand Duke.
Horse."
The dockworkers around him laughed vulgarly. The common people at the bottom are always happy to hear tidbits about big shots.
The Rumanites fell in love with Archduke Julius and Queen Isabella, and then they were so angry that they took hundreds of thousands of subordinates to kill Hadou. They were generally quite proud.
Mentioning this matter is too embarrassing for Ruman's men.
"I heard that Queen Isabella is very beautiful." One person smacked his lips and said, "She has big breasts and a big butt. It would be great if I could sleep with her for one night."
Thor laughed loudly and said: "Don't take a pee and take a look at yourself."
"Speaking of Hadu... I heard a secret. Do you know why Hadu always wins the battle? Because, he has colluded with the demons. There are demons behind him to help him."
Thor snorted and said, "Are you kidding me?"
The man became anxious and said, "Really, a passing officer told me this. He said that on the battlefield, they killed hundreds of devil soldiers sent by Hadou."
Thor and the Lich looked at each other and fell silent at the same time.