After returning to the castle from the North Slope Mine, Roland summoned Supervisor Barov and Minister of Construction Carr into his office.
"I need the Administrative Office to quickly prepare a new plan for the supply of metallurgical materials, to divert the supply from the North Slope Mountain to other places — be it Longsong Stronghold or Redwater City, the only thing to be guaranteed is that the quantity cannot be reduced. The North Slope Mountain will soon be unable to be mined. "
Their expressions immediately changed as they looked at each other. Carr lowered his head while Barov asked with difficulty, "Your Majesty … is the situation in the north that bad?"
"North?" Roland was slightly stunned before he reacted. They probably thought that a new powerful enemy had appeared in the Fertile Plains, one that even the First Army could not contend against. Thus, to protect the city, they had no choice but to give up the North Slope Mine. He shook his head in exasperation and amusement. "The army has not degenerated to the point of needing to lie about their victories to maintain the morale of the people. Furthermore, you are in charge of logistics and should be able to see the general situation from the consumption of medical supplies. Why would you ask such a question? "
Barov hurriedly wiped the sweat off his forehead. "Ahaha … I was just preparing for a rainy day for Your Majesty. Actually, I found it strange in the beginning and thought that one of the witches had discovered new information about the Sky-sea Realm and did not have the time to inform the Administrative Office. "
"If that's the case, then why did Your Majesty give up the North Slope Mine?" Carr could not help but ask.
"Because the mine will soon fly." Roland shrugged.
"…"
The two fell silent once again, but this time, their expressions were somewhat strange, as though they were doubting their own ears.
"You didn't hear wrong, it will fly and become a floating island." Roland sized up the two with interest and roughly explained the ancient witch Eleanor and the magic power core. "Do you still remember the metal chest that the Administrative Office arranged to transport back? Inside it is the core of the Deity of Gods. But due to the risks involved in the transplant, no one can predict the outcome until the very last moment, so I did not tell you the details. Now, you should know that the plan was a success, and Neverwinter will soon have a floating territory. "
Barov's eyes were wide open, and for a moment, he couldn't say anything. Carr, on the other hand, was so excited that his whole body was shaking. He asked in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, you don't just want a huge stone, do you?"
"You're right." Roland didn't beat around the bush. "It will be a floating battleship, a fortress that won't fall. It had to satisfy the needs of a large number of soldiers for several months or even an entire year. Not only could it take the initiative to attack the enemy, but it also had a certain level of defense. How long do you think it will take to transform the North Slope Mountain into this state? "
As someone with a background in science and technology, he could completely understand Carr's excitement. Any aspiring designer would want to put their work in the most incredible place. To be able to build a floating city with their own hands was definitely an opportunity that could only be encountered by chance.
"According to the general planning, it will take four to five years, but I don't think His Majesty can wait that long, and the floating city can't be counted as a general project." Carr replied almost immediately. "Considering its characteristics, the Ministry of Construction can completely station an engineering team to move along with the mountain. If I understand correctly, His Majesty must want the Aerial Knight to be stationed on the mountain. As long as there is a supply point, their attack and defense range will be far greater than any artillery. "
It seemed that after building more than a dozen landing fields, the Minister of Construction had a deeper understanding of the air force. Roland smiled and nodded. "Go on."
"The landing field that can meet the needs of the Aerial Knight is nothing more than a runway, a warehouse, and a storage room for fuel and ammunition. There are mature and feasible plans and blueprints for these things, and they can be completed in a week at most. So, Your Majesty — "Carr put his hand on his chest and said," At least a week. After a week, it will be able to meet your basic requirements. The rest of the project is just a further supplement, improvement, and expansion. "
"What about the building materials?" Barov asked. "Once the North Slope Mountain flies, it will be very difficult to transport them up again."
"I have naturally considered this point as well." When it came to professional issues, Carr could be said to have a card up his sleeve. "There is a small lake halfway up the North Slope Mountain, formed by the spring water from the peak of the mountain. In the first week, the engineering team can surround it and turn it into a natural reservoir. Not only can it be used for daily use, but it can also be used for construction. "
"Secondly, the limestone used for the cement can be obtained by excavating the mountain. I believe Madam Eleanor will not mind that the floating city is a little lighter. Bricks and wood can be obtained on the spot. As for the steel, it is best to prepare it in advance. If Miss Hummingbird and Miss Molly are willing to help, the amount that can be transported in a week will definitely be considerable. "
"In addition, the Third Border City of the Taquila Witches can be of great help. Those endless caves only need to be slightly modified to become the best warehouse. With these things, even if there is no supply for a long period of time, the engineering team can still work for a year or two. " At this point, he looked at Barov. "Of course, if the furnace area and the steelmaking yard are also preserved, this period will undoubtedly be even longer."
Roland could not help but clap his hands. This plan was indeed the most suitable method in the limited time available. First, they could ensure that the floating island had basic combat capabilities in the shortest time possible. As for other things, such as the living conditions of the workers and the replenishment of the functional buildings, they could all be improved at a later time.
"Barov, what do you think?"
"In that case, apart from the First Army, there will also be many citizens living on the island." The old director stroked his beard. "It seems that I have to think of a recruitment plan that is sufficiently attractive."
Roland smiled in satisfaction. It seemed that the other party had clearly grasped the key point of the plan.
Boarding the floating island meant that they would be away from their homeland and the land for a long time. The difficult living conditions in the early stage would not be comparable to the residential area of Neverwinter. Therefore, regardless of whether it was publicity or remuneration, the Administrative Office had to prepare well. Only a group of willing workers could efficiently complete the task.
In the past, this kind of work had been led by Roland. Now that Barov was willing to take on this responsibility, it was obvious that he had fully understood Roland's ruling philosophy.
"Then let's implement this idea." Roland finally made the decision.
…
"Sir, welcome back."
When Victor walked into the office of the Miracle Building, Tinkle greeted him cheerfully, just like when he was in the hotel.
The business of the Rainbow Stone was growing steadily, and other similar competitors had also appeared. In order to stabilize the supply, he had to frequently travel between the Kingdom of Everwinter and the Port of Clearwater. Although it was rather tiring, he enjoyed it. Compared with the uncertain jewelry sales in the past, he was getting closer and closer to his original goal — to become a big businessman who could support his family.
As soon as Victor reached out his hand, Tinkle had already placed the "Graycastle Weekly" in his hand.
This tacit understanding made him smile. Although the Port of Clearwater also had a weekly newspaper, the time was always two to three weeks later. For a city like Neverwinter, two to three weeks of change was enough to be astonishing.
As expected, the title of the latest issue of the newspaper on the first page instantly attracted his attention.
"Above the Clouds — The Vault of Heaven Project is officially announced."
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