After the joyous play, naturally comes the intense daily work. There is a more important reason why we are staying in this cramped base.
This is the cradle of the future Ottoman Empire's superweapon, the Air Fleet. Just looking at the equipment, industrial foundation, craftsmen and engineers, they are the best in the entire continent.
According to the original plan, the Borealis should be able to float in two weeks. However, it is only floating.
Even though the difference between a semi-finished product and a completed product is like the difference between heaven and earth, due to the existence of the contract, we can only sail it out and find an opportunity to use other spare parts to complete it. Of course, due to the difference in industrial standards, it is impossible to complete it here.
Due to the invasion of the Seafolk, an unforeseen event occurred in the execution of the contract. However, it unexpectedly gave us sufficient time. If we don't cherish it, it would be a waste. Thus, the moment we entered the base, I gave the order to complete the construction of the Borealis with high standards and high quality.
"A poor working environment will only make the workers hate their employers. They will only think of ways to deal with their jobs. On the other hand, a joyous working environment is beneficial to the workers' enthusiasm and productivity. At the same time, it is also beneficial to the birth of inspirations."
In order to allow everyone to live and work here peacefully, I thought of ways to raise the working conditions here. For example, raising the standard of food, cultural performances, football matches. In order to raise the standard of food, I even sneaked out from the underwater exit to fish a few times.
With the help of Tracy's Song of Tides, the Seafolk might not even know how their shoal of fish disappeared. Even if they think of poaching, they would only think of other tribes.
The effects of these entertainment activities are extremely good. After all, entertainment is too scarce for the people of this world. The only flaw is that it seems to be a little overdone. Not only did it make the engineers so happy that they forgot about their duties, they were also unable to focus on their work.
But very quickly, with a large group of Undead assisting us, the engineers who recovered from their injuries taking the lead, and our Gentlemen and Knight helping us, the progress increased once again.
I didn't make many changes to the original design of the ship. After all, it isn't my specialty. However, as for the weapon system, I have my own wishes.
"8 Mage Towers and 32 cannons? How can that be enough? Give me 16 Mage Towers and 64 cannons! No, I want 30 Mage Towers and 100 heavy cannons! "
"Insufficient energy? Don't worry, I have a plan. If we don't have enough space, why don't you build turrets on top of cannons? Why don't you build smaller turrets between the turrets and the turrets? Don't think about symmetry. We need more turrets and bigger cannons! "
"Remember, you newbie engineers, don't pursue those useless aesthetics and decorations. Put all your intelligence on how to increase the number of turrets and increase the caliber of the cannons. Repeat after me! More is beauty, big is good, caliber is justice, turrets are truth! Weak RPG, die three hundred times! "
"What? Don't you know what an RPG is? He's a fool who rides on explosives and shoots himself out as a meat egg. "
Alright, so far, my preaching of multiple cannon turrets has been going rather smoothly. At the very least, as the number of cannon turrets on the Aurora Borealis increases, the warships become more and more deformed and filled with the beauty of industry. More and more engineers are able to sense the beauty of industry.
While working, there were already engineers shouting, "Billions of stars, billions of turrets, without turrets, there is nothing!", "All turrets are equal, but some turrets are more equal than others!" "I praise you, the great cannon turrets."
But there are always people who remain unmoved.
"… As long as we can solve the impossible problem of energy supply, the modification of the cannon turrets is still understandable. However, there is really no need for some additional work. If not for the additional decorations that you added, it would have been completed by now. "
The chief engineer of the Aurora Borealis, Piacenza, is a rather inflexible old scholar. He doesn't understand the modification plan that I added at the last minute.
Decorations? Indeed, according to the traditional thinking of shipbuilding, to sew the precious dragon scales and dragon skin on the deck of the ship and insert the rare magic gems into the core of the ship, other than flaunting one's wealth, I really can't think of any use. This is a typical example of a layman leading an expert. In the eyes of the various experts, there will most likely be problems in the end.
However, I am indeed not building a ship and I don't even know how to build a ship.
"Undead Creation."
From a certain point of view, I have always treated it as a theoretical and systematic science. Just like how modern western medicine starts from the dissection of corpses and the analysis of the functions of human organs, the Necromancers of this world also start from the analysis of corpses. They agree to view the human body as a patchwork of parts (organs).
In that world, there are already many technologies such as organ transplants, human body modification, human cloning and many other technologies. In this world, due to the existence of magic, even a rookie Necromancer is crazier than the craziest scientist or surgeon. Transplanting an organ and the like is a piece of cake for them. Finding a pile of parts to put together a person isn't as difficult as the legends say.
After all, surgeons still have to consider whether the person can live through the modification surgery. On the other hand, Necromancers can make do with life and death. This is also the dividing line between them. As Necromancers recognize the importance of the soul, they simply come up with the equation of 'Life = Body + Soul' and challenge the authority of the Creator without any qualms. If surgeons were to disassemble a person into parts, not to mention whether they can still live after putting them back together, as long as the news gets out, they would probably be charged with murder the next day.
If I had to find an analogy, it is just like how a computer is divided into hardware and software. Necromancers also divide life into two parts. The body is the hardware and the soul is the software. As long as the body is able to move under the control of the soul, the process and whether the body and soul are compatible or not, it doesn't matter at all.
Thus, just like those DIY computer enthusiasts who love to create strange machines, as long as there is a soul and a body, Necromancers can play with it however they want. After countless centuries, there are so many undead creations that they can't be categorized. A high-quality body and a powerful soul is the most beloved creation material of every Necromancer.
"Blasphemy against life, blasphemy against the Gods? The only difference between us and the Gods is that they are more experienced than us and their technology is superior to ours. However, we will also improve and one day, we will create an existence that surpasses their creations. "
The arrogant Necromancers say so and they are doing so. As the most famous expert in Undead Creation in recent times, I have added a new theory into Undead Creation — — Undead Evolution Theory.
Once a rigid body is formed, it is hard for it to evolve by itself. The rigidity of a life form will cause the upper limit of one's strength to be fixed. This is indeed a bottleneck that Undead creations can easily meet, but it isn't impossible to break through.
My method is to first perfectly combine the body and soul, then through the modification of the soul, let the soul, which is driven by intense emotions and desires, in turn drive the body to evolve.
Ah Dang (Gluttony), Omar (Pride), Bastian (Wrath), Heloise (Greed), the reason why they are able to grow continuously is because they have a powerful and stubborn soul.
Although the core of the theory is simple, it isn't that easy to put into practice. I can proudly say that only my Seven Deadly Sins is able to create a Growth-type Undead that can grow continuously like a living person, and only I have grasped the core technology.
Alright, after saying so much, some of you should be able to guess what I intend to do.
Yes, I don't know how to build a ship at all, so I intend to turn the Borealis into a living super Undead!
Precious dragon skin and dragon scales are sewn on the deck and the sides of the ship. They seem like extravagant decorations, but in reality, they are used to summon souls. As for whether intercepting Hydra's soul will incur the wrath of Lady Storm … Since I have already offended her, it doesn't matter if I offend her further. Furthermore, she probably won't find out that I am the one who did it.
Of course, there isn't much meaning in just summoning souls. The intelligence of Sea Monsters isn't high, and the soul fragments that are summoned after dying in battle are the most flawed of the flawed, causing severe negative effects. To put it simply, it would lower their intelligence and they would go berserk. Without further processing, they can't be used.
So, I intend to give it an "operating system", a similarly powerful soul.
"Marsolit, are you ready?"
"Yes, Lord Roland. Everything is ready."
Following my command, the voice of a young man reverberates in the cabin. The moment the Blood Mage Emperor breathed in the poisonous blood, he was destined to die. Taking advantage of the time when the ice temporarily preserved his life, I communicated with him.
He still has an unfulfilled wish, which is to continue walking the world as a half-dead. As the price for saving him, if I am able to successfully preserve his soul and give him the power to take revenge, he is "willing" to serve me for a hundred years. And if I am able to help him fulfill his wish, that service will continue indefinitely.
"Dragon Hunter Damos killed my daughter and wife. I want to take revenge on him and the person behind him! He is already dead? No, no, the one who died is Damos the Third, and the one who killed my wife and daughter is his teacher — Damos the First! They are a unique inheritance, and the Second was once Damos. I don't know where the Second and First are, but the Emperor of the Ottoman Empire would definitely know. That family has served the Emperor for generations! "
Alright, before Crowe recovers to the point where he can speak, it would be best not to let Marsolit know about him.
Of course, since he has accepted my Undead modification, there is no need to worry about his loyalty.
Turning a SemiGod Blood Mage into a fleshless Lich is definitely a waste. Thus, it just so happens that I need a powerful soul to control this warship, and Marsolit also needs power. Thus, the two of us hit it off.
In the bridge of the Borealis, Marsolit's lower body has already fused with the bridge, leaving only his upper body outside. The heart of the Nine-headed Dragon beats faintly in front of him. Following the activation of the heart, another set of energy cycle in the huge warship begins. This is the specialty of Necromancers.
At this moment, Marsolit can already be considered as a type of Undead Creature. His physical body is still as cold as ice and corroded by poison. Even though he has put on some disguise, it isn't much better. In order to prevent his current Yin Yang face from scaring the children, he took the initiative to wear a mask.
He seems to be closing his eyes in deep thought, but a lot of data flashes past his eyes. In reality, he is carrying out control over the situation of the entire warship, making the final adjustments before activating it.
However, looking at this man who is working seriously, I was happy that the person whom I entrusted to him is reliable, but for some reason, I fall into depression.
"Lord, what's wrong?"
"That, I feel a little depressed for some reason. I will be fine after resting for a while."
That is all I can say. Do I have to shout my dissatisfaction to the sky and request for a more adorable controller?
"What a scam! Why is it that everyone else is a cute ship girl who smiles sweetly in sailor attire, but I only have a masked ship boy with a Yin Yang face, the will of the universe! Is this appropriate? Can I change? "
"Of course you can. How about Rosemary? She's a great beauty. "
Alright, the will of the universe wouldn't answer such a pointless question, but Heloise wouldn't let go of any chance to attack me.
From a Yin Yang face to a Yin Yang person? After thinking about it, I resolutely refuse. If we were in Rosemary's body right now (why does this sound so awkward?), she might use her authority as a ship girl to peek at all the male crew members bathing …
"Don't insult me! I have my own sense of aesthetics and choices. What's so good about those ugly men! My taste isn't that bad! "
You only deny that you don't want to look at ugly men? Would you peek at those that are so good looking? Rosemary's furious roar comes from her phylactery, revealing the wish in her heart. Once again, I rejoice that I didn't make the choice that could possibly lead to a tragedy, choosing Marsolit instead. This time, there is finally a normal person in the Gentlemen Party. Congratulations, congratulations.
"Right, my lord, the area of dragon skin on the left side of the ship is 17% more than the area on the right side."
"It's fine. It will automatically correct itself when it is activated."
"Oh, my lord. My second cannon barrel and the ninth cannon barrel are a little bent. Can you help me straighten them?"
"It shouldn't be, it would be very obvious if the cannon barrel is bent."
"I won't be wrong. The second cannon barrel is bent by 2% to the right and the ninth cannon barrel is bent by 0.5% to the left. You will be able to notice it if you look closely. Right, can the water bucket on the left deck be placed in the middle? The asymmetry makes me feel uncomfortable. "
"Also, can the potted plants on the left and right be balanced? There are three more on the left side than on the right side. I'm not used to it."
"Right, can you help me straighten the portrait on the wall? It is tilted by 30 degrees. It makes me feel uncomfortable looking at it."
Hearing this, I immediately understood. How could there be a normal person in the Gentlemen Party? Recalling the day when the red-robed mage appeared, his neat and meticulous appearance, I came to a sudden realization.
"So it is a deep form of obsessive-compulsive disorder!"
Alright, the endless nagging of the obsessive-compulsive disorder patient continued. From the patterns on the deck of the ship to the patterns on the sails, from the style of the bow on the cables to the pattern of the crew's uniform, all kinds of unimportant information bombarded me with fatigue.
A normal obsessive-compulsive disorder patient would probably only be concerned about himself and his surroundings. However, after Marsolit transformed into a ship, his body expanded countless times. There were too many things for him to be concerned about.
It was fine for his obsessive-compulsive disorder to act up, but I, who had to accept his opinion, would suffer.
Left and right unbalanced? No way.
Left and right unbalanced? Even worse.
The left deck is cleaner than the right deck? How can I tolerate that? If you don't clean the right deck, then dirty the left one for me!
Your beard isn't shaved and your clothes aren't neat? I can't say any more. Get off the ship!
I began to question my decision amidst the incessant buzzing. Should I switch to a gentleman ship girl who might be spying on me, or should I continue using this nagging obsessive-compulsive ship boy? Finally, I heard the words I had been waiting for.
"Milord, the preparations are complete. Should we start?"
"That's great! Cough, I mean, since the preparations are complete, let's cut the nonsense and begin. "
Following my command, a faint green light enveloped the entire ship. Even though no one was controlling it, the searchlights at the front of the ship suddenly lit up, as if a gigantic beast had opened its eyes. The Borealis had awakened — it was alive!
On the ship, a large number of low-level undead were mysteriously melting. They were fusing with the ship's bones and planks, becoming the true skeleton of this gigantic undead beast. Next to the ship's normal energy circulation system, a green liquid was flowing in a transparent pipe. This was the poisonous blood of Hydra, which was also the gigantic beast's new blood circulation system.
The dragon skin on the ship was actually slowly spreading. Countless magic runes began to spread on the ship. The gigantic beast's skin and nervous system were also progressing well.
The unrelated personnel had already retreated, leaving only Heloise and I. Meanwhile, Rosemary's phylactery was constantly nagging about "This isn't magic!", "How is this possible?", "This doesn't conform to the classic theory of undead creation" and other nonsense.
What made me feel helpless was that the great engineer Piacenza on the other side was nagging about "This isn't scientific", "This is too illogical", "This is completely against all theories of shipbuilding."
It was naturally impossible for a living creature to have two sets of systems. As the roaring nine-headed phantom began to fuse with the ship, the dragon blood circulation system and the energy pipes began to fuse. The dragon skin and scales on the outer edge of the ship were expanding furiously. Very soon, they would become the true outer shell of the ship. The various magic runes inscribed on it would also truly function as nerves and organs.
After the sacrifice of the undead creatures, the keel and deck grew thicker and thicker. Countless searchlights and probes were floating in the air. They would become Marsolit's eyes.
The mage towers on the ship had an additional layer of dragon skin for defense. Those magic crystal cannons had completely changed their appearance. The cannons had an additional carving of a dragon's mouth. Judging from the dark green glow that was emitting from them, it was definitely not just their appearance that had changed.
Before the Borealis was awakened, it was still an assembled ship that was full of patches. However, after being awakened, the green dragon skin became the most extravagant paint job. The Borealis that retracted its metal outer shell made it seem like a super battleship, as well as a breathing dragon.
25 mage towers, 27 green dragon corrosive type magic crystal cannons, 127 heavy engineering cannons (It wasn't that they didn't want to install more, but they had already piled up to three levels and there was no space for them), one dragon breath cannon each at the bow and stern of the ship. After this living dragon used its heart and flesh to provide sufficient energy for the weapon system, this floating battleship was destined to be unparalleled in the world.
"That's great, Marsolit. Oh, no, I should call you 'Envy' now."
"Yes, Your Highness, Envy is at your service. Erm, can you help me straighten the cannons now? They seem to have become even more bent. Right, I'm a little sorry, your fifth button seems to have been buttoned incorrectly. Can you change it back? It's really uncomfortable. "
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