The changes in society were complicated, but on the other hand, the changes under specific conditions at specific times were predictable. For example, the reforms of Emperor Typhon were bound to affect the interests of the landed nobles, the emergence of industry was bound to give rise to a new class that used machine factories instead of land as capital, the small nobles who invested in capital were bound to be separated from the big nobles, and the old raw material production areas were bound to be exploited by industrial groups … All of these were a complete chain. Even if no one pushed them, they would still happen naturally.
As long as the key points of these chains were found and pushed slightly … everything would suddenly accelerate.
What Daniel needed to do was to push these key points, or guide them slightly, so as to achieve the greatest results with the least effort.
But even so, it was still very difficult to rely on the old mage to influence the development of the entire Typhon. Gwen needed to confirm whether Daniel could successfully complete these bold plans.
In the face of the doubt of the "extraterritorial wanderer", Daniel did not hide his connections and influence in Typhon. "Although I've been away from the capital of Typhon for many years, I still have a lot of connections in the Royal Association of Mages … Some of the nobles in the capital have old friendships with me … Many of the nobles in the capital are keen to get closer to the factionless mages in the Royal Association of Mages. I've already established contact with many of them after returning to the capital …"
"Well done." Gwen nodded slightly. "As I've warned you before, you have to run your own forces. What I want you to do is far from what you can do alone."
"I've always followed your will." Daniel immediately lowered his head. Then he hesitated for a moment and said tentatively, "My Lord, I have something to report to you about increasing your manpower."
Gwen nodded. "Go ahead."
"I think my apprentice Mary has passed the assessment," Daniel said cautiously. "She's very talented in the field of mathematics. She has mastered most of the knowledge you gave her, and her loyalty can be guaranteed. I think she meets your requirements."
Gwen pondered for a moment. "Mary … You did mention her."
He knew a few of Daniel's apprentices, especially the one named "Mary". Long ago, he said that he wanted the old mage to select talents from his apprentices and teach them mathematical knowledge in order to increase his manpower. The female mage named Mary seemed to be the one that Daniel was most satisfied with.
"In that case, bring her to see me the next time we meet," Gwen decided. "It just so happens that we now have a non-implantable nerve cord technology. We can let people connect to the network without nerve modification or using the secret of eternal sleep."
As he spoke, he gently waved his hand, and a holographic projection of the immersive neural cockpit immediately appeared above the round table. The supporting blueprints and detailed technical information also appeared around the projection.
Rebecca said rather proudly, "That's how we came in."
"This is …" Daniel stared at the holographic projection floating in the air. At this moment, complicated emotions suddenly surged in his mind.
This was the non-implantable connection technology, which allowed people without the talent of eternal sleep to enter the mental network.
He thought of his body in the real world, of the nerve implants that turned him into a monster, of the side effects that almost drove him crazy, of the hallucinations, of the stabbing pain, of the noise that drove him crazy …
The nerve cord was rooted in the spinal cord and connected to the brain. He probably could not leave those nerve cords for the rest of his life.
But his "non-implantable nerve cord" finally succeeded.
His train of thought, his theory, and the direction of his research were all correct.
At least, Mary did not have to open so many holes between the spine and the brain stem like he did.
"All the information is here. I will also store them in this safe space so that you can access them at any time." Gwen's voice woke Daniel from his thoughts. "Some of the parts here are made using Cecil's machine. You don't have the corresponding processing equipment, but I have marked the detailed processing conditions. I believe that as a high-ranking mage, you have the ability to make them."
This was the benefit of the supernatural. Although there were many advantages to machines, as long as Transcendents were willing to put in the time and effort, they could often make products that met the requirements of industry with their bare hands. At least in the early stage of industrial development, it was possible for Transcendents to make a few gears, levers, engines, or even a magic car.
Daniel bowed his head respectfully. "I will not let you down."
…
In the spacious and bright laboratory, Amber sat in the chair next to Gwen, rather bored. She fiddled with the dagger in her hand while observing the closed immersion pods. Occasionally, she would turn her head to look at Gwen who was sleeping soundly. In the end, she could not help but mutter, "These people are probably going to die in their sleep …"
A slightly metallic voice came from not far away. "That's impossible. The life detection rune shows that the vital signs of everyone here are normal."
Amber looked up and saw a silver-white smiley egg more than a meter in diameter floating between the immersion pods to check the equipment. She curled her lips. "Nonsense. The life detection rune on Kamel's side is dark."
The egg Nicholas turned around and looked at the ancient sorcerer floating quietly beside the immersion pods, maintaining a connection with the immersion pods with a dozen arcane electric currents. "But Kamel himself is bright."
"You're really serious when you shouldn't be. What a waste of your smiling face." Amber could not help but roll her eyes. She then looked at the Iron Ball in front of her with a little curiosity. "But then again … don't you feel regret?"
The egg Nicholas was puzzled. "Regret what?"
"Many parts of these devices are made by you, but you can't use them yourself," Amber said. "Even Kamel can directly connect to the network by sensing the magic power, but you can't … Isn't that a pity?"
The egg Nicholas was silent for a moment, swaying its body from side to side. "It can't be helped. My life form is too special. I don't have the so-called 'nervous system' at all, and I can't sense any magic waves. When Pitman made the nerve cord, he tested it on me, and I had no reaction to it at all. But then again … I don't think there's anything to regret. "
"Oh?"
"I know what kind of world is inside the mental network." The egg Nicholas lowered its height slightly. "It's the world in the human's dream … but that's the human's dream, not mine. My world is not here, and it's not in any of your dreams. "
This world had the Shadow Realm, the Shadow Realm, the Elemental World, and many other fragmented outer spaces. For those who had access to this knowledge, the concept of a 'foreign visitor' was not unimaginable. But even so, a life form like the egg Nicholas, which was completely beyond common sense, was still inconceivable. When the territory was first established, to avoid attracting too much attention from the outside world, Gwen had arranged the identity of an 'ancient sorcerer' for the Iron Ball. But this was only a public statement to the outside world. For the top brass of Cecil and the core personnel who had gained Gwen's trust, they more or less knew the origin of the egg Nicholas.
A strange visitor from another world.
Amber looked at the foreign visitor and suddenly could not help but ask, "Say, do you want a companion?"
"… Ah?"
"Aren't you lonely?" Amber's mind had already wandered. "How about I tell the old dumpling to find you a companion?"
The egg Nicholas was a little shocked. "Where are you going to find me a companion?"
Amber opened her mouth. "Use a lathe …"
The egg Nicholas: "… Wait a minute, I think you've made a mistake …"
But Amber was not so easy to stop. "By the way, are you a man or a woman?"
"No, I think I'm pretty good now. My days in the machine building are quite fulfilling …"
Amber, on the other hand, was already getting excited on his own. This half-elf who was prone to intermittent excitement suddenly developed a strong interest in Nicholas's personal problems. "Speaking of which, I've always thought that you're a male ball, but if I think about it carefully, you guys are differentiated by gender …"
At this moment, a slight tremor suddenly came, finally interrupting the goose's continuous competition.
Along with this slight shaking was a faint rumbling sound that came from an unknown distance away.
Amber was the first to react. As a lurker, she was particularly sensitive to the slightest tremor, and the sound that followed immediately made her ears stand up. The egg Nicholas's reaction was a little slower. He was floating in the air and could not feel the tremor very well. So when the sound came, he asked curiously, "Seems like there's some movement?"
"Is it an earthquake …" Amber had already stood up. Her sensitive ears trembled in the air as she constantly turned to the direction of the faint sound. At the same time, her hand was already on Gwen's shoulder, ready to wake him up at any time.
But the tremor only lasted for a short while, and the low and distant sound soon stopped.
"It seems to be from a very far place, and it has stopped." Amber glanced at the egg Nicholas. "You stay here, I'll contact the outpost."
The elf's keen hearing allowed her to judge that the last movement came from the south, which brought her great anxiety.
The egg Nicholas did not waste any time. "Okay."
Amber's figure quickly disappeared into the air, but she did not go too far. There was a magic network terminal set up in the Institute of Arcanotech. She came to the nearest terminal room and then directly called the monitoring station set up in the Gloom Mountain Range.
The image of the monitoring station appeared above the terminal, and a tall and thin soldier appeared on the holographic projection. "This is the No. 1 Outpost in the Gloom Mountain Range. Salutations, Chief Amber."
"Outpost, what's the situation over there?" Amber immediately asked. "There was a tremor here just now."
"Yes, we were just about to report. In the southern foot of the Gloom Mountain Range, there was a movement at the border of the Black Forest. It may be an earthquake or a landslide."
"Just the Black Forest? Nothing happened to the Grand Wall? "
"The Grand Wall is all normal. The solar observation is also normal. The magic environment is also normal."
Amber was slightly relieved, but still felt a little strange. "Earthquake or a landslide? But why do I feel like I heard something like an explosion … "
"I also heard it here, but I can't see the source of the explosion. Maybe it was blocked by the mountains. Also, a sentry saw an unknown flash in the southwest, but he couldn't confirm it. "
"… I see." Amber exhaled. "Whether it's an earthquake or a landslide, just be alert and keep an eye on the Grand Wall. I'll report the situation to the lord."
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