Civilization: Beyond Two Worlds

Searching is a long process.

Even if the Dragon Sovereign provides the general orientation in private, it is still very difficult to find the traces of the Dragon Mission in the complex terrain of at least several thousand square kilometers.

After all, the dragon race uses flying, and if they don't take the road, there is no way to track them down.

Only by determining their landing location, combining the information of the Dragon Emperor and calculating the advance speed of the giant dragons, a general search range can be drawn, and then search and investigation can be carried out.

This is where the difficulty lies.

Because this area is sparsely populated and has not been developed by civilization, some areas are full of dense forests, swamps, canyons and mountains, lack of roads, inconvenient transportation, and full of many wild beasts and poisonous insects.

This makes search and rescue extremely troublesome.

In fact, even on Earth, it's a tricky job.

But Kant saw the wisdom of another world.

"We call it the Eye of Lucius..." A beautiful voice sounded from the side, and the person who spoke was Stella, Goethe's second princess, "Your Majesty Lucius is the founder of the school of thermodynamics."

Kant, Stella and Aang are all in the sky.

Mountains, dense forests, rivers, plains, coasts, everything is in sight.

Above the dense forest in the distance, above the lofty mountains, and above the rushing river, there are large and small spheres floating, like one eye overlooking the earth.

The bulging balloons are hanging baskets one by one, and you can vaguely see figures shaking in them. The brilliance of magic shines over a distance of more than ten kilometers, as if to convey some kind of signal.

The Goethes call this the Eye of Lucius.

But Kant saw something similar on Earth—called a hot air balloon.

Buoyancy is created by heating the air.

It was the first aircraft ever used by humans.

The pre-tech of the Kirov airship.

Kant turned to look at the center of the gondola. The hot air balloon he was riding was particularly huge. In the center of the search range, he coordinated the overall situation. There were three spellcasters responsible for maintaining it, with a clear division of labor.

A thermodynamic pilot is responsible for manipulating the output power of the flame crystal to control the height of the hot air balloon so that it can sail with the airflow in different directions at high altitude, and another navigator majoring in wind spells is responsible for maintaining the control of the surface of the hot air balloon. Wind array for assisted driving.

The last spell caster of the atmospheric school is to maintain the air pressure inside the pod to ensure the temperature, pressure and air environment, so that passengers can breathe comfortably and freely.

Seeing Kant looking over, they all smiled politely and reservedly.

"It really surprised me and opened my eyes."

He nodded to the driver.

The other party bowed slightly and said: "Thank you for your compliment, Your Highness Kant, in terms of exploring the sky, we are just your apprentices, the Eye of Lucius is of no use in the war with the elves, but the work of their air force. target, and your alchemical weapon is a blade to slaughter them."

Kant shook his head: "Just as heavy cavalry is invincible in the plains, but useless in the mountains, my alchemy weapon pursues the ultimate speed, whether it is maneuvering speed or killing speed, so it has to sacrifice another aspect, such as weight, endurance and Defense... I can't say for sure that this is the right way, as your Excellencies surprised me, maybe this miraculous creation represents another way."

He organizes his speech and speaks politely and humbly.

The heart is twitching.

what to do what to do what to do what to do.

I really want them to make an airship!

Airships have briefly appeared on the human military stage, and even flourished in World War I, but the human technology tree has reached another branch. The high-speed, flexible and ferocious piston aircraft turned the airship into shit, and Safer, more stable and faster civilian aircraft are also gradually occupying the aviation market. Soon, airships withdrew from the main stage and became a dispensable niche supporting role.

the reason is simple.

One of the hallmarks of the human tech tree...is that the spear is always stronger than the shield.

Stacked armor is doomed to be beaten.

So get the **** dodge, speed and crit!

But the otherworld is different.

There is magic in another world.

Materials science is also more powerful than Earth.

That means they might be able to do things that Earth can't.

For example, airships! airship! airship!

-Why do airships?

Of course handsome!

A stratospheric fortress that flies in the air and hides in the clouds. It is a behemoth, covering the sky and the sun. It is filled with cannons from the front, back, left, right, up, and down. Don't ask, just shoot it, ask it, open the bomb bay, what? Throw a bomb? What about throwing your mother, don't all the bombs pour out?

Not only to shoot explosions, but also to throw planes out! Throw it out one by one.

Translate for me, what the **** is an aircraft carrier?

Why is a ship that can't fly called a **** aircraft carrier?

As soon as this idea arises, it burns like a raging fire, which cannot be stopped or cut off.

He finally couldn't resist this temptation, and said tentatively: "I wonder if your Excellencies are interested, replace this balloon with a larger, spindle-shaped, higher buoyancy, and then..."

Kant pointed to the large hanging basket under his feet: "Replace this thing with a fully armed warship?"

The driver was stunned for a moment, then his eyes were violently turbulent, and even the other two spellcasters shuddered, showing a look of shock and ecstasy, and Kant's eyes suddenly became close!

The previously unfamiliar politeness had completely turned into affection.

- It's my own!

"Your Highness!"

The driver temporarily handed over the work to his deputy, walked quickly to Kant, bowed and said, "I come from the Clausius Academy of Lucerne in Danfeng, the base camp of the Goethe School of Thermodynamics. We cooperate with the alchemists to make atmospheric It is our long-cherished long-cherished wish to use a magic-guided aircraft that operates with flame spells, and to train pilots for Goethe.

Having said that, the caster glanced at the second princess standing beside him.

Tina couldn't accompany her this time, but Stella followed.

Her Royal Highness, who works at the University of San Covillo, has a good personal strength, is also very prestigious in the Goethe legal circle, and is the daughter of the Grand Duke. During this trip, she is responsible for mediating and mediating. As a link, she assists Kant in commanding Bi Bo. The military and political forces of the province and the caster troops from Danfeng Lucerne.

And now, the hot air balloon pilot said with resentment: "Unfortunately, our funds are limited. We lobbied for investment several times, and wrote letters asking for funding from Goethe's office, all of which have not been written down..."

Stella frowned slightly, and then said to Kant: "I have the impression that my father also instructed that the asking price is too high, and the initial investment is enough to improve the lives of at least hundreds of thousands of farmers. We have also evaluated this project. Goethe's national strength , even if this plan was barely completed and succeeded, it was just a way to explore the empire and the moon, and the follow-up maintenance and supporting guard forces were simply astronomical figures. All in all, with Goethe's national defense needs and financial resources, doing this It's not realistic."

The idea of ​​the princess cannot be said to be wrong.

The specific situation needs to be analyzed in detail.

but…

"Perhaps now is the time of need... My addition has changed Goethe's defense situation."

With the help of the perfect air defense system from the earth and even the fifth-generation advanced fighters, the situation will be like the battle of Danfeng Lucerne. Kant has obtained absolute air supremacy. In this case, a ferocious sky fortress can rise. The effect is too great.

If nothing else, wouldn't it be fragrant to put the howitzer and rocket launcher on it?

Stella said: "I have no objection, but specifically, you have to convince my father."

Kant turned his head and asked the excited mage, "What is your current difficulty?"

"Trial and error, data, Your Excellency." Although the mage was excited, he still answered rationally and cautiously, "This is the source of our huge funding gap... The elves' shipbuilding technology ranks first in the world because they have experienced the shipbuilding process. Countless attempts, failures and wastes have been made to determine the best specifications."

"So did we, you mentioned that the balloon should be in the shape of a spindle, which is completely consistent with what we've gotten from countless previous experiments and inferences, we..."

"Okay, don't get excited, I think I can help with this."

Although the airship has withdrawn from the military and commercial stage, it has not completely disappeared. The same is true of hot air balloons. In some special occasions, there are still many enthusiasts promoting its progress and development, with the scientific concepts and technologies of modern society. With the blessing, in the conclusions of the electronic computer and various simulation experiments, the airship data that the spellcasters of other worlds dream of should be complete.

Even if not complete...

$100 million.

"I'm going to build an awesome steampunk battleship full of cannons hanging from an airship. I'll ask you to draw me a blueprint. I want to make a billion. If it doesn't work, I'll make it a billion. Hurry up and make it for me. ."

Such.

There are stupid big money in China throwing money all over the world to give teachers and students in famous schools all over the world a chance to not only complete their studies but also realize their steampunk dreams... It will definitely be done!

Kant said: "Your mentor, or the wise man who can be in charge of this big plan - can you make an appointment after I return to Danfeng Lucerne?"

"My teacher is the dean of Clausius Academy, His Royal Highness Kant. He did not accompany him, but that was just before today. I will write to him immediately. Trust me, he will come immediately."

"—But before that." Stella interrupted him, "Master Gopher, please focus on your task at hand, you know what we need most right now."

"Yes, Your Royal Highness."

The exciting conversation came to an end, and Kant looked at the mountains in the distance, his heart throbbing.

He is still exploring and thinking about how to use the complementary advantages of the two worlds between the other world and the earth, but one thing can be confirmed, the fog of doom is approaching, and perhaps in the not-too-distant future, terrible disasters Can happen anywhere...he needs more power.

"It's amazing."

Stella returned to him: "If you can really pull off that whimsical plan, then Clausius Academy will stand on a clear-cut line from now on... on your side."

Kant smiled: "This is not what you should pay attention to. If this whimsical plan is accomplished, the history of war in this world will be rewritten, and Goethe will have the ultimate air power that is terrifying."

The second princess sighed and said softly, "The premise is that you are there."

Kant was slightly startled, and then understood what Stella meant.

She also understands the reason why she has been lacking interest in this all the time.

If Kant is there, there is the forbidden spell, and there is absolute air dominance and destructive power. There is no difference in whether or not to engage in air battleships - if Kant is no longer on Goethe's side, what if there are ten air battleships? Sample? But the fat in the mouths of elves and empires.

He wanted to say something, and suddenly saw Stella turn her head and glance at him.

"Kant..." She bit her lip, and there was weakness and pleading in her tone that maybe she didn't realize, "You won't be given by the Phoenix King... right?"

I see.

Although I am not reconciled, I am not reconciled that the stability of the country is maintained above one person, and I am not reconciled that Goethe's existence and the safety of his family stem from his sister's feelings, but compared to the so-called self-esteem and unwillingness, for Stella, the family is still alive and well. , The people don't have to face war, it's more important.

So be afraid.

After the Phoenix King showed unexpected interest and kindness to Kant.

After hearing many rumors with nose and eyes.

Still worried.

Kant was silent for a moment, put his hand on the edge of the hanging basket, looked out, and said calmly: "Two things, the first thing I have thought about for a long time, how to give dignity and strength to the people of this land and this country, Hong Sam and I plan to try it first in Valentine, just like my speech, I hope that people in this country can regain the dignity and honor they once had with their hard work and sweat.”

"The second thing..." He turned back to look at the second princess, "I have a stable relationship with Tina, I like my life very much, I like how I feel now, by the way, I'm friends with Delilah, these two days Nothing happened to her - you can rest assured."

Stella looked into Kant's eyes, suddenly laughed, and looked very relieved.

"Then I'm relieved." She patted her chest and looked out side by side with Kant, "I was startled, I thought I could get it too."

…Um?

What's the meaning?

Kant always felt that Stella's remarks were meaningful, especially with a quick glance, which seemed a little abnormal - just as he was about to think about it, he heard the second princess shout: "Everything is in place!"

During their conversation, the hot air balloons covering the search area have all taken off.

The magic light used for long-distance communication continued to shine, conveying information.

Stella immediately stepped back, came to the pod observation deck, and said to the communication mage who was waiting: "Send the signal, the observation team is activated, and the reconnaissance team can set off!"

The observation team at the commanding heights performed eagle eye technique and paid attention to the balloon situation in their respective areas.

On the heights of the mountain and among the hot air balloons, one after another silhouettes stretched their bodies.

Kant took the telescope to observe, and suddenly said: "This is..."

"It's our air reconnaissance unit."

Stella explained: "The terrain here is complicated, and the land search is slow and inefficient, so a preliminary aerial search is necessary. After all, multiple dragons were attacked. Whether it was fighting or falling, it was impossible to leave no trace... From the air It is easiest to find clues by conducting an overhead reconnaissance."

"So, we sent an air-skimming reconnaissance unit."

Following her instructions, Kant saw a spellcaster stepping out of the pod.

The alchemy mechanism behind them unfolded slowly, like the wings of a bird.

"..." he said, "the glider..."

"Yes." The princess said, "The sky is not the domain of human beings. We have no wings. Even if we rely on the magical power of magic to roam the sky, maintaining the flight state requires a huge amount of magic power. Even high-level mages cannot fly long distances... But intelligent creatures The reason why we are intelligent creatures is that we can use artifacts to make up for our own shortcomings and amplify our own advantages."

The glider slowly opened with a wonderful mechanical structure, and the spell runes on the skin lit up one after another.

Then the casters leaped down, the gliding wingtips sweeping white air visible to the naked eye, dancing with the wind, carrying them gracefully through the air.

Speed ​​across the sky.

They observe the earth with eagle eyes.

"The enchanted and alchemy glider can take advantage of the ubiquitous wind and airflow to provide a longer stay in the air. The user's magic power only needs to be used to adjust the direction and make an emergency landing. With the glider, the magic of the mages is not It needs to maintain long-term flight...only for vertical lift is enough."

Facing Kant's surprised look, Stella showed a smug smile.

"Don't think of us too weak, Kant, this is the meaning of the country, we are used to solving problems with more people, wisdom and strength."

Kant smiled slightly.

It does.

He thought that this time, Horus was carrying him in a helicopter or something to search manually.

Unexpectedly, Goethe arranged the initial investigation work with a high degree of organization and action.

Faster and more efficient than him.

Hot air balloons can carry out high-altitude reconnaissance, as can glider mages. These two forces did not appear in the Song Moon War, because the elves have an overwhelming advantage in all directions, whether gliders or hot air balloons, only passive Being beaten... it's useless at all.

But these things are still valuable.

Like now, being able to play its role.

Perhaps Goethe had something more that had not been shown to him.

So much so that the Empire of Humanity, the Moonlight Dynasty, and more countries must also harbor the wisdom crystals condensed over countless years, and some may have disappeared in the long river of history, just like the regret that the civilization of the earth has long passed away, and some also It has been preserved to this day and cannot be underestimated and despised.

These are probably... the power of civilization.

"Now, just wait for the results."

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PS1: It feels weird to write the word glide now... it's all your fault.