Pillars of Ita

Chapter 908 Chapter 230 Act Nine Magic Furnace Without Crystals
Nearly ten days after arriving in Ayinbulok, Fang Plover is quite familiar with the mobile fortress 'Mobius'.

In the era of giant wars, this fortress was actually a giant war platform. Its main armaments were the four super-heavy magic turrets on it, and nearly 130 secondary guns, large and small.But in peacetime, most of these armaments have been dismantled and replaced with gardens, ecological greenhouses, museums and the like.

A Central Park was also built on it.

Two of the four super-heavy turrets were disassembled into parts, and the remaining two are now a commemorative magic technology museum, and the other is also in an idle state.The alchemists removed key parts and stuck the console, making the turret unable to be reused.

From the outside, the movement of 'Mobius' mainly depends on its two pairs of huge stepping feet, which are located at the four corners, towering like giant towers.These two pairs of legs alone weigh nearly [-] tons including the transmission mechanism, and the self-weight of the entire fortress is an astonishing [-] tons.

Of course, such a self-respecting 'Mobius' can't stand on footsteps alone. In fact, there are forty Guy generators in the whole fortress, and two of the main crystal systems can even make the fortress upgrade. Free time.But such a huge system consumes an astonishing amount of magic power. When the whole fortress is fully activated, it relies on twelve magic furnaces to supply energy, and the output of magic power per hour is as high as 90M.

However, this miracle of magical skills was completely destroyed in the war. One of the stepping legs was broken during the battle, and the core of the main magic furnace also melted during the most intense battle, causing a fire.The fire spread to nearly half of the fortress, completely paralyzing it on the plain.

Alchemists later repaired the burnt cabin.But a part of the cabin was permanently used for other purposes after that, as the location of the 'Mobius' craftsman association.After that, the mobile fortress has never been activated again, and it just sleeps here forever.

The original majestic appearance was covered with rust, and after years and time, it was covered with moss and vegetation.

Fang Plover enters the fort from the minaret at the southwest corner of 'Mobius'. The minaret was originally a part of the footsteps of this mobile fortress. There is an entrance below it, leading to the B02 elevator inside it. The 'Mobius' Craftsman Association is on the top floor, and he is already familiar with it when he comes here.

On the top floor of the mobile fortress is the Central Park. The craftsmen really built many gardens and tree-shaded flower stands on it. After passing through the square where the fountain is located, there is the entrance of the Einbrok Craftsman Association—there was originally It is the main bridge of 'Mobius'.

He used to come here alone, and occasionally saw Yayo and his companion.Now these two young people are temporarily affiliated with the Artisan Association of Einbroek. The Artisan Association of the Stag Principality belongs to the Empire, and the two of them were originally considered Imperial Alchemists.

There are nearly [-] employees in the Ai Yin Brock Craftsman Association, and there are not many more than two of them.

But today, someone else came to receive Fang Plover.On the gray alchemist coat worn by the visitor, in addition to the usual Hailin Morning Star, there is a circle of silver gear-shaped patterns on the cuffs and collar.

That is the logo of the Imperial Workshop, and it is also the only workshop logo in Altaria that can use gears as emblems.

The Imperial Workshop is the inheritor of mortal magic skills. Its establishment even preceded the birth of the Artisan Association. The Imperials have too many things to be proud of, and this is just one of them.

The person who came was named Estina, a gentle lady in her early 30s. The other party was able to obtain the Hailin Morning Star at this age, so she was naturally considered an extremely talented person among the aborigines.

She introduced herself to Fang Plover as an alchemist who worked in "Gujin's Magic Attic". Dottori had introduced Fang Plover to her before.

"Ed...ah, Mr. Ed, I'm sorry," Estina cried out somewhat awkwardly, and couldn't help apologizing, "There are quite a few alchemists named Ed, especially those of you who are the chosen ones." There are more, but there are not many people as famous as Mr. Ai De, and I am not used to it for a while."

Fang Plover was a little embarrassed.It's not the first time that his ID has been complained about, but when he named it, he just had a brainstorm and didn't think too much about it.

Seeing his embarrassed look, Estina couldn't help smiling, only to remember that the other party was young.But the reputation the other party has gained makes it easy for people to overlook his age, "Actually, Dottori didn't introduce it, I have heard of Mr. Ed in the Continental League, and I will investigate the tower-type magic furnace. .”

"Ms. Estina has been to Estonia?"

"That's not—"

The two passed through the hall of the Craftsman Association. The two high-ranking alchemists wearing Hailin Morning Star naturally did not dare to stop them, and even made way for them.At the back of the hall there is an elevator dedicated to high-level alchemists, while master craftsmen use another elevator.

After entering the elevator, Estina continued to answer: "The work of the Artisan Association is too busy, and I don't have time to spare on weekdays. Occasionally, I would go to the 'Golden Magic Attic' to subsidize some of my work. Household. Aynbrok is a sacred place for alchemists, but living here is not easy, Mr. Ed.

It was a colleague of the Artisan Association who brought back the news from Istonia that someone had repaired the tower-type magic furnace. I sent someone to inquire about it, and only then did I learn the relevant details and Mr. Ed.The higher-ups of the Imperial Workshop have been paying attention to relevant news since they found the magic furnace about a year ago. The reason why Dottori invited Mr. Ed to come here is also for this reason. "

The gears of the elevator creaked and brought the two of them down.

Fang Plover has been here more than once before, but he has only been to such a deep place from the bottom. The part of the Artisan Brock Artisan Association that is open to the public is about the thirteenth floor above.The thirteenth floor down belongs to the Imperial Workshop.

He first looked up the skills related to "Delan's Magic Power Recovery" on the twelfth floor. There was a huge database, which even included rare skills such as "Knowledge of the Celestial Realm" and "Dragon Scale Sequence". Library materials are much more complete.

But there are also rumors out there.There is also a larger and more complete database under the Imperial Workshop. It is rumored that it is not inferior to the legendary Imperial Library, and it is one of the three major knowledge treasures in Etalia.Fang Plover yearns for it very much, but it is a pity that the Oshu people are not open to the outside world.

Hearing Estina mentioning the magic furnace, Fang Ploy asked, "Has Miss Estina seen that magic furnace?"

Estina nodded.

"The magic furnace was discovered by the miners in the border area of ​​Nozpitz. At first, the workers thought it was broken copper and iron, and they planned to throw it away. Fortunately, an alchemist who was with him recognized it as an old-fashioned magic furnace. , I bought it from the workers." She replied.

"Wait a minute," Fang Yan couldn't help interjecting, "I remember that the empire has a technology recycling order, that is to say, the artisan association will pay a certain price for the alchemy supplies in the past. Even if it is not an ancient product, it is still It can be put back in the technical museum."

"The former Emperor His Majesty promulgated such a decree," Estina smiled helplessly, "but that was all four or fifty years ago. It was implemented very well in the early years, but it has long been in vain. A bunch of silverfish."

She was obviously dissatisfied with this for a long time, "The funds allocated by the empire have long been used by those people for other purposes. Not only that, they also ordered the alchemists below to hand over the technology they discovered in the name of this. Over time, the outsiders People don't want to deal with it."

Fang Plover was a little surprised.

He had only heard about the leading technology of the Oshurians and the prosperity of the empire. Since he got to know the world after the Star Gate, such a glorious and unfamiliar term as the Ossul Empire had already appeared in his field of vision.

It is described in countless backgrounds as the center of alchemy and the birthplace of mortal magic civilization. It is a powerful empire with thousands of sails like the sea, the pride of establishing a country with technology, and shrouded in the glory of the theocratic power of Oli and Angela. .

As far as he can remember, the term that matches this Ossian empire and the first division is a powerful, invincible, and lonely empire that surpasses Etalia.

But this was the first time he had heard of such a thing.

In the past 60 years, the empire has been forging ahead, eliminating the old and innovating, but it has only been ten years since the death of Stuart IV, and the innovative system has decayed rapidly. This is what it looks like now.

Fang Plover recalled what Laila had said to everyone in the Seven Seas Brigade.The interior of the empire is closed, the channels for class circulation are very limited, and the common people of the lower class are not well-informed, and may not even be as good as Colin-Ishurian.

And what he has seen and heard all the way from the Stag Principality, and the strict system of the empire, can prove that what the girl said is true.

From all aspects of the empire, it seemed that it was closer to the Kingdom of Colin he was familiar with.

Old, almost like a pool of stagnant water.

The only thing that is better is probably the political situation that is not so divided.

Seeing him like this, Estina couldn't help laughing, "Why, did you disappoint the empire?"

"Ah, no," Fang Yan hurriedly shook his head.Even though he wasn't that keen on people's hearts, he felt that it was too rude to show such an attitude in front of an imperial person.

"Hehe, don't deny it," Estina didn't mind, "The Empire is a holy place in the minds of alchemists. Many people came here, and many people left disappointed. This has never been a paradise, and heaven never existed. , the empire has only been here forever."

"But at least the empire is still strong." Fang Yan said.

"The empire is still strong," Estina shook her head, "but for ordinary people like me, I just hope that life can be more stable. The empire is too powerful, but it is also too aggressive, and it has too many interests , too many wars, both internally and externally. It always wins, but there will always be a day of failure. Some wounds are not a concern when the empire is rising, but once it experiences setbacks, it may be fatal..."

She sighed.

"13 years ago, the empire fought against Colin-Ishurian. It is not that the empire cannot defeat the alliance of humans, elves, and dwarves. It is just that it has too many enemies and cannot devote all its energy. And that defeat has given the empire There was a huge internal shock, and the reforms at that time came to an abrupt end, until today..."

Fang Yan heard the other party sigh, but he was not from the empire, so he couldn't empathize with him.However, the Battle of Byrne 13 years ago had caused such a great trauma to the empire, which was beyond his expectation.

He didn't expect to hear this during his trip to the 'Mobius' mobile fortress.

To be able to look at the empire from the eyes of an imperial person is a worthwhile trip.

At this time, the elevator reached the bottom floor, and when it stopped, the gears made a harsh friction sound.

The metal fence door was opened, and Fang Plover found out that there were imperial soldiers outside—guard knights. They strictly checked their IDs before letting them in.

There is a long corridor behind, and the monitoring inside is even stricter. There are soldiers wearing silver helmets everywhere, and their eyes are sternly scanning him.

It was not until after passing through the corridor that the surveillance was relaxed.Here Fang Plover began to see many alchemists coming in and out. They all wore gray coats with silver gear patterns on the necklines.

"Don't be nervous," Estina said to him, "This is the Imperial Workshop, where one-third of the empire's war weapons are produced. It is normal for His Majesty the Emperor to be nervous about this place. The soldiers outside are not Not for anything. Of course, the Artisan Contest is about to start, and the empire has indeed raised the alert level of the 'Mobius' mobile fortress."

Fang Plover nodded.

Only then did Estina continue to talk about the magic furnace, "After the magic furnace was sent to the Imperial Workshop, it has been placed in the Craftsman Hall, because everyone has never seen a magic furnace with this structure. Come, I can’t even guess what its design idea is. Although some new technologies have been retrieved in the past, and some technologies have not been recorded in the Imperial Technology Yearbook, most of these technologies have their origins, or a branch of a certain technology, Or an idea inherited from a certain technology..."

She turned around, "Does Mr. Ed understand what I mean?"

Fang Plover nodded again.

Technology is not created out of thin air, but evolved from generation to generation. A new technology is often developed on the basis of the previous generation. Therefore, shadows of old technologies can always be found in those new technologies.

A knowledgeable person can see the root cause at a glance.

And the magic furnace discovered by the craftsmen seems to be a completely different branch, so that the great alchemists can't see the root cause.There is only one possibility for this to happen, and that is that the entire technical route of this technology is completely lost in the technical yearbook.

No one knows where it started and how it developed, so naturally it is impossible to see what design ideas its final product is.

But this is too bizarre, how could there be a situation where the entire technical route is completely lost?Even if there is such a situation, there will at least be a mention in the technical yearbook, that a certain technology was lost in a certain turmoil or in the flames of war.

It's no wonder that the Craftsman's Association is so concerned about this tower-type magic furnace, and he would be just as curious.

At this time, the two pushed the door and entered, and there was a hall behind it—it was the craftsman's hall that Estina had mentioned, and it was also the center of the Imperial Workshop.The security inside the workshop was tight on the outside and loose on the inside, and there were no soldiers to be seen here. It seemed that the alchemists didn't like to deal with those imperial knights who always had a straight face.

However, there were quite a few people in the hall, and some of them even wore alchemist coats that were different from Fang Plover's. The black coat with silver trim was the privilege of master craftsmen of the Oshurians, and there was one who wore a long robe.

Fang Plover gasped when he saw it.

Great Alchemist.

Others were terrified when they saw his identity as a high-level alchemist, and he felt the same when he saw the old man with a white beard in a long robe.

In the entire Oshur Empire, including the Second World, there were only three great alchemists.And the whole of Altalia, including the second world, can only raise this number to five.

As for Colin-Ishurian, since Rozen's disappearance and the end of the era of the Seven Heroes, it has been nearly 200 years so far, and not even a great alchemist has been born.

The great alchemist, since the first generation of alchemist Ed, has been a pursuer of magic skills, the highest title of craftsmen.

Its meaning, to the mortals of this era, even surpasses that of Dragon Knight.

Because of Dragon Knight.

It is also the work of the great alchemist.

Without the Grand Alchemist, there would be no Dragon Knight.

And Fang Plover probably also recognized the great alchemist in front of him.Amashte Fontaine, the other's iconic age, is the oldest great alchemist in the empire, and the only great alchemist who stays in the first world all the year round.

But he never expected that he would meet such a big man underground in the mobile fortress 'Mobius'.

What is Imperial Workshop doing?
He thought it was just a small invitation. After all, it was only a third-level alchemist like himself who participated, and Ms. Estina was the one who received him. Even if there were a few master craftsmen, it would be great.

It's not like he hasn't seen a master craftsman.

But at this moment, Fang Yan just wanted to say that they are indeed worthy of the Oshu people, worthy of the empire, and worthy of the imperial workshop, and they are probably the only ones who can make a great alchemist appear here so casually.

But Fang Plover himself may not be able to act as if nothing had happened.

In fact, even his body froze for a moment. He was taking a step forward, but he almost sprained his foot with one step.

Estina supported him a little amusedly, and whispered, "Why are you so nervous, Mr. Fontaine can't eat people, let's go, but I didn't expect this lord to come today."

Although she said so, she remembered that when she first met the great alchemist at a young age, she was not much better than Fang Plover.

Probably noticing that someone was coming in again, Amasht Fontaine glanced in this direction.

He does know Estina—maybe he can't remember the name for a while, but he has always met a high-level alchemist from 'Mobius' a few times.

He looked at Fang Plover again, couldn't help raising his snow-white eyebrows, and asked, "Who is this?"

Everyone followed the great alchemist to look over. Fang Yan saw more than a dozen master craftsmen at a glance, and the high-level alchemist in a gray coat behind him couldn't see the edge at a glance.

Fang Plover suddenly realized that he had thought of the master craftsman too simply.He has seen a few of them, but it is definitely not like this. They are lined up in a row to form a wall. The key is that this wall is still looking at him, with scrutiny, curiosity and serious eyes.

No matter how big his heart was, he couldn't help feeling guilty right now.

"This is Mr. Ed, Your Excellency the Great Alchemist," Estina introduced to the others, "Kawlin, the winner of the Ishurian Continental League, is also the seed player of this craftsman competition, Dragon Alchemist Warlock."

If possible, Fang Yan would like to speak out and advise Ms. Estina not to report her name.As a dragon alchemist, he was quite imposing in Colin-Ishurian, but in front of so many master craftsmen, especially a great alchemist, he seemed a bit insignificant.

Fortunately, most alchemists have their own titles to a certain level, and the masters don't take it seriously. Although Fang Plover is young, the Hailin Morning Star on his chest can already prove everything.

Alchemists discuss technology, only look at the level.

Amashite nodded, but after thinking about it, he seemed to have never heard of such a person, so he looked back and continued to look at the rusty magic furnace on the central platform of the hall.

This is also the first time that Fang Ploy saw the legendary magic furnace.

At first, his attention was completely attracted by the great alchemist Amasht, so that he didn't notice the abnormality of the magic furnace.But now when he saw the magic furnace, he couldn't help but let out a soft ah.

Although the sound was small, it attracted the attention of many people in this quiet hall.

The great alchemist Amasht turned around and looked at him: "Oh? Did you recognize something?"

Fang Plover just wanted to slam his head to the ground.

He didn't mean to be grandstanding, but he was really surprised... because of the shape of the magic furnace—he seemed to recognize it?

But Fang Plover never expected that this great alchemist's perception would be so sharp, and it would be fine if he attracted the attention of others, but Amasht took the initiative to ask him questions.Is this okay?All eyes were on him once again.

At this moment, someone seemed to have remembered his identity. A master craftsman stepped forward and whispered something to the great alchemist. After hearing this, Amasht raised his eyebrows, "Oh, I remember you. Yes. I heard that someone restored an old tower-type magic furnace in Istonia, so it was you."

He looked Fang Plover up and down, with admiration in his eyes, "You are the chosen one, but the chosen one always relies on the favor of the saints, but some things are not obtained by oneself, and they are destined not to last long. "

The great alchemist first said something that made Fang Yan confused, and then commented:

"But you are different. The etheric theory has even begun to form its own field, at an extraordinary level. The people present are not the most talented people in the empire, including the lady next to you, but most of them Some have decades of theoretical study—”

"how about you?"

"I have studied in the Kapuka system for a while, Your Excellency the Great Alchemist." Fang Yan replied truthfully.

"A period of time, how long?" Amashite nodded, thinking that after all, he was the one chosen by the saints, and he was blessed by nature, "I heard that you repaired a tower-type magic furnace in Estonia. Level, I believe it."

Fang Plover was a little surprised.

This great alchemist doesn't seem to care who the winner of the continental league is. Of course, the opponent with a name like Dragon Alchemist naturally doesn't need to pay attention to it, but it turns out that he repaired a magic furnace and his reputation spread to this place. In the ears of the great alchemist?

Is this tower-type magic furnace so important to the imperial people?

The great alchemist looked at the rusty magic furnace with his hands behind his back, "Are you familiar with the tower magic furnace?"

understand slightly.

Fang Yan pretended a little in his heart, but of course he didn't dare to say that, he just asked: "Your Excellency the Great Alchemist, can I take a closer look?"

These words were not out of modesty, but because he was really curious and wanted to take a closer look at the magic furnace.

In fact, if there were not other people, especially a great alchemist, he would have jumped up in surprise.

Amasht looked at the others.The master craftsman in charge nodded. Obviously, they also knew about the 'Gu Jin's Magical Attic' and Fang Plover, but they didn't expect this great alchemist to come to this place today.

"This is a third-stage crystal-type magic furnace," Amasht said at this time, "its original design was born four centuries ago, a little earlier than the age of this magic furnace itself. But Few people know that the tower-type magic furnace had two technical routes at the beginning...

One of the technical routes has been lost in the era of the great alchemist Ed, and it is said that it is the most original design of the tower magic furnace.It was originally in the hands of the great alchemist's student, Hein Fam, who was also a great alchemist. "

"These histories are rarely known to outsiders except the Imperial Workshop. If you are interested in the tower-type magic furnace, come up and have a look." The great alchemist said while beckoning him to go forward.

But when Fang Yan heard the words Hein-Fanmu, his mind exploded with a bang.

He tried his best not to show his emotions on his face, and approached the platform, approaching the magic furnace almost stiffly, and observed it inside and out.

But the more he looked at it, the more familiar it became, and the more he looked at it, the more he felt that this magic furnace resembled a design in his memory.

So much so that Fang Plover couldn't help swallowing a mouthful of saliva lightly.

His hands trembled slightly.

But others only thought that the young man was just nervous.

The great alchemist looked at him, and went on:

"...When I discovered this magic furnace, the core crystal in the magic furnace had been removed, and it was empty. Only the circuit connecting the crystals in the magic furnace was still there, but no one recognized them. They seemed to be a brand new The design idea is unheard of by all of us.

Some people have experimented with putting elemental crystals into it, but they couldn't produce any reaction at all.My master craftsmen have also checked it. Although the appearance of this magic furnace is seriously damaged, the magic power circuit inside is still intact and can be reused.

So, now it seems that the problem is not with the elemental crystal. "

Yes, of course the problem is not with the elemental crystals.

Fang Plover wanted to say so.

Because of the design of this magic furnace, the connection method of the magic circuit...

They were not designed to match the core crystals of the moment.

No wonder alchemists were confused.

Because it has another name...

No attribute magic furnace.

……

　7200 words today, please take a leave tomorrow!
　　
　
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