Sparkling energy sparks danced between the runic mechanisms as a surge of magic power was distributed from the power spine to every magic-powered engine. With a loud whistle, the train, which consisted of four power carriages and a large number of complex linkage mechanisms, control systems, and energy supply systems, began to move forward slowly on the experimental platform that was hundreds of meters long.
On the observation tower hundreds of meters away from the platform, Rebecca and the technicians watched every detail of the huge, complex, and precise mechanical behemoth, every movement of the wheels, and every roar from the body of the train.
After the train had moved for dozens of meters, one of the power carriages in the middle suddenly reduced its output as planned.
According to the design, the linkage mechanism at the front and back of the carriages would immediately react. The misplaced runic trigger would redistribute the energy supply of all power carriages and release the axle transmission of the faulty carriage to prevent the faulty carriage from destroying the balance of the entire train or even the linkage mechanism.
However, an exceptionally loud noise came from the connector between the second and third power carriages. Along with the loud noise, a bright arcane flame suddenly gushed out from the magic obelisk at the top of the carriage. Then, the power spine connected to the magic obelisk exploded. The magic power that had nowhere to release suddenly erupted from all the runic bases, and the two power carriages were almost instantly engulfed in flames.
The explosion formed a fireball that rose from the experimental platform and slowly condensed into the word 'embarrassing' in the air.
In this virtual experimental platform where there was basically no need to consider the cost and consequences, this little special effect was a good warning and motivation for the participants of the project.
Countless bright, illusory lines wobbled across the platform. The carriages and fireballs that were destroyed by the explosion all paused in the air, displaying a clear disassembled structure. On the observation tower far away, Rebecca scratched her head.
"Oh my god." The marquess' face was covered in cold sweat. "Fortunately, we are doing the experiment here …"
Kamel also said helplessly, "If this is reality … Madam Heti will definitely go crazy."
Rebecca curled her lips. She did not dare to imagine the scene where her aunt would hang her up and beat her. She waved her hand and said, "Let's check the cause."
The upper level of the observation tower immediately separated from the tower and carried all the technicians to the experimental ruins that had quieted down.
In this virtual reality experimental space, everything was extremely convenient.
The two project leaders led a group of technicians and began to analyze the cause of the malfunction. They carefully observed, calculated, hypothesized, discussed, verified, and debated … For the birth of a brand-new thing, the wisdom of people and people were gathered together. They did not use strength and status as a benchmark, but simply "knowledge and truth" as the yardstick. The whole team began to get busy.
At the edge of the crowd, Daniel, who was participating in the "Cecil -style scientific research" team for the first time, looked at the scene in front of him in a daze.
This was the first time he participated in a team activity after becoming a servant of the "extraterrestrial wanderer," but the atmosphere and form of this team activity were completely different from what he had imagined.
He had imagined that this would be a gloomy and depressing group, or a strict and cruel organization — most secret organizations were like that. He had also imagined that the working atmosphere here would be tense, mysterious, and full of taboos and heretical knowledge — most cults were like that. But he had never thought that the real atmosphere here would be like this.
These people seemed to be purely pursuing new knowledge and exploring the possibilities of technology. In this "secret cult" established by the extraterrestrial wanderers, the motivation of the people to pursue the truth was simpler and purer than that of the brilliant Royal Association of Mages.
Daniel, who had spent his youth and middle-age in the Royal Association of Mages and more than ten years as a cultist in the Eternal Sleep Congregation, was not used to such a "pure" atmosphere. Or rather, any mage or scholar in this world and era would not be used to such an unprecedented atmosphere. But looking at these people arguing over a technical problem and jumping for joy over a few calculation results, Daniel could not resist at all.
He could not help but think of the time when he was young, the time when he first came into contact with the mysteries of magic. In his faded distant memory, it seemed that only those days had a trace of warmth and color.
The unknown and the process of seeking knowledge were the most fascinating.
Next to the experiment table, Rebecca pulled a twisted metal part close to her eyes. She shook her head and said, "The mechanical structure of the linkage device is flawed. It's too complicated and reduces the reliability …"
As she said, she suddenly noticed Daniel standing not far away, so she waved her hand and asked, "Master Daniel, what do you think?"
Daniel was awakened from his brief pondering. He heard Rebecca's greeting. He walked over and said, "You don't have to call me master. Just call me Daniel."
Although the girl named Rebecca was still young, she was one of the first messengers of the extraterrestrial wanderers. She was also the descendant of the current body of the extraterrestrial wanderers. Although he did not know the reason, he knew that the master protected and loved her as a real descendant. After knowing this, Daniel would naturally be more polite in front of Rebecca.
Apart from Rebecca, the ancient arcanist named Kamel was also extraordinary. He was an ancient champion who had lived for a thousand years, a grand mage of the Kingdom of Gondor, and even a person who modified himself with the power of the gods. He was also not to be underestimated.
Compared to such a person, Leylin, an advanced mage from the Royal Association of Mages, was nothing. So what if he had taught a Legendary champion? Did the extraterrestrial wanderers lack Legendary power?
The simple-minded Rebecca did not know what the old mage in front of her was sighing about. She only asked for his opinion. "Daniel, what do you think is wrong with the idea of the magical train?"
Daniel glanced at the complex structure of the arcanotech, full of incredible mechanical structures, and shook his head with a bitter smile. "To be honest, I haven't fully understood its principles yet … I can only help you build the virtual environment."
Daniel was an expert in the field of dream magic and virtual reality. He was here as a consultant to help Kamel and Rebecca build the laboratory environment. But when it came to the field of arcanotech … although he knew a little about it, he was obviously not as professional as Rebecca.
Rebecca did not expect to get any answer from Daniel. She just shook her head. "Both ideas are very difficult to follow …"
"After the power distribution, the problems of overload and interference of the high-power engine have been solved, but the complexity and control of the machinery have suddenly increased by several times," Kamel said in a low voice. "We have to ensure that the multiple power cars can operate and control synchronously, and also ensure that the whole system can be automatically leveled when some of the cars break down, and can shield the parts that break down … With the current technology and materials, we can't build a reliable control mechanism."
A technician could not help but say, "After all, the chassis of the train is limited, and we have too little room to play …"
"On one hand, we can't build a large power unit, and on the other hand, the mechanical structure is complex and unreliable." Rebecca scratched her hair again. Her hair was already a mess. "Maybe we should rearrange all the parameters …"
Daniel looked at the scene in silence. Although he did not know all the secrets of the magical train since it was his first time coming into contact with the project, he understood Rebecca's distress very well.
For a project, the calculation of data may not be a problem, but when applied to the real thing, there would always be errors and accidents. It was almost a problem that almost any technical product would encounter in the process of moving from paper to reality. Hao Ren's non-implantable nerve cord research had been stuck at this stage for more than a decade.
He looked up and once again carefully observed the complex and massive arcanotech creation.
It was really an incredible thing, an incredible idea.
Before he came into contact with the knowledge of the wanderers, he had never thought that the power of magic could be used in this way. He had never thought that when ordinary people were involved in the supernatural realm, the whole operation of the whole society would be turned upside down.
Every time the wanderers came, they had a mission, either to create, destroy, conquer the world, or save the world.
So this time, they came … to create a world driven by magical technology?
I really want to see with my own eyes how Cecil, who has already popularized the arcanotech, looks like …
"Daniel? Daniel? " Rebecca noticed that the old mage suddenly looked up and was in a daze. She could not help but ask curiously, "Master Daniel, what are you thinking about?"
Daniel woke up from his momentary daze. He blinked and looked at the mechanical train that had become too bloated and complicated after many modifications. He suddenly said casually, "The power of the magical train … Must it be put on the train?"
"If the power is not put on the train, where should it be put?" Rebecca said matter-of-factly. "If the power is not put on the train, the power … Wait, you said, the power of the train can not be put on the train?!"
"Ah, I'm just asking," Daniel quickly said. "Because I don't know its structure …"
"No, no, no. Listen to whoever makes sense." Rebecca interrupted Daniel. "You just said that the power is not put on the train … Do you mean put it on the track?"
I'll listen to whoever makes the most sense …
It was the first time Daniel heard such a thing in decades.
This sentence made a lot of sense.
"I don't know the structure of the magical train, but as a 'layman', I know that the purpose of the train is to transport a large number of goods from one place to another," Daniel said as he pondered. "It doesn't matter if the power is put on the train or on the track, as long as it can achieve this purpose. As I see now, a large number of mechanical structures installed on the train have seriously exceeded the capacity of the train body. Forcing those things into the train will only sacrifice the reliability. If the power is not put on the train … We have many spells to move a movable object from the outside … For example, installing a repulsive mechanism or a traction spell on the track."
Rebecca and Kamel could not help but look at each other. They saw a glimmer of light in each other's eyes.
Kamel's was a little brighter.
"The power can be placed on the tracks. I didn't think of this, I really didn't think of it …" There was a hint of excitement in Carmel's voice. "But if the power can be placed on the tracks, can we still control the car's forward, backward, and braking? Rely on the magic obelisk to control it remotely? Or … hand all the control over to the operator of the track? "
"… The latter is not safe. The train itself must have a way to control the power, or at least a way to brake. After all, it will have to transport people in the future. No one dares to sit on an iron can that is pushed on the track and can't stop itself if something happens," Rebecca said as she pondered. "… Maybe we can take the power structure apart? Or … Ah, I have an idea! "
She suddenly looked up and looked at the sorcerers around her who had a thoughtful look on their faces.
"Everyone, get busy. Let's do it again!"
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