The core of the Atlantean civilization was the magnetite and engraving technology. Together, they formed a unique technological system. The core of the Lemurian civilization was a unique energy source known as the "magic crystal."
After visiting the Science and Technology Museum, Poliska said, "Fated person, as a gift from the Lemurian race, you can take away one of the technologies in the Science and Technology Museum for free."
"Directly choose?" Ouyang Shuo was puzzled.
"Directly choose."
"Are there any additional conditions?"
"No."
This was straightforward and saved him the trouble of beating around the bush.
Although the Lemurian Science and Technology Museum displayed more than a hundred advanced technologies, the one that moved Ouyang Shuo the most was still the "Magic-Powered Submarine Manufacturing Technology."
For the navy, having a submarine and not having a submarine were two completely different concepts.
Submarines were widely used in the military. Their main functions included attacking enemy ships, coastal protection, breaking through blockades, reconnaissance, and concealing the actions of special forces.
Although the Great Xia Navy's frogmen were powerful, they were too slow at the bottom of the sea. They were only suitable for close-range sneak attacks. Only submarines were competent for long-distance attacks.
When the frogmen cooperated with submarines, they could play a strategic role that was greater than two.
Ouyang Shuo had asked Poliska in detail about the specific technical parameters of the magic-powered submarine.
[Ship Name]: Magic-Powered Submarine
[Ship Size]: 95 meters long, 11 meters wide, 5 meters draft
[Displacement]: 3,000 tons on the surface, 4,500 tons under the water
[Submerged Depth]: 100 meters (except under special circumstances)
[Crew Capacity]: 100 people
[Power Installation]: Magic-Powered equipment
[Loudest Noise]: 90 points
[Main Weapon]: Underwater Magic Crystal Cannon
[Remarks]: The magic-powered submarine is a unique submarine of the Lemurian civilization. It is powered by magic crystals and can sail silently in the deep sea. It is a powerful weapon for the navy.
Ouyang Shuo made his decision. Poliska immediately handed him a thick book. It was the "Magic-Powered Submarine Manufacturing Technology." Ouyang Shuo took it and carefully put it in his storage bag.
"Chief, can the magic crystals be recharged?" Ouyang Shuo asked.
Poliska smiled and said, "The magic crystals are consumables. They can't be recharged like the magnetite of the Atlantean civilization. Furthermore, these magic crystals are only produced in Lemuria. "
"…"
Ouyang Shuo was speechless.
"So, patriarch, are you going to give me a batch of magic crystals?" Ouyang Shuo asked, pretending to be relaxed.
On the other side, Poliska smiled again. That smile gave Ouyang Shuo goosebumps. Ouyang Shuo was too familiar with that smile — it was the smile of an unscrupulous merchant.
Poliska said, "The mining of magic crystals is extremely difficult. Even the chief has no right to give it to me. You can buy it with gold coins."
Ouyang Shuo smiled bitterly in his heart. So they were waiting here.
According to Poliska's introduction, it would take about 100 units of magic crystals to maintain the normal operation of a magic-powered submarine for a year, and each unit was sold for 2000 gold coins.
That also meant that a magic-powered submarine would cost 200,000 gold coins of magical crystals a year.
Ouyang Shuo had no choice but to empty his pockets and spend two million gold coins to purchase a thousand units of magic crystals in one go. It was only enough to run the ten-headed magic-powered submarine for a year.
From the looks of it, it would be impossible for the Great Xia Navy to assemble a magic-powered submarine on a large scale.
Ouyang Shuo asked: "Patriarch, if we run out of magic crystals, can we still come here to purchase more?"
"Of course." Poliska seemed extremely happy to have completed a huge order in one go. He stuffed a blue stone into Ouyang Shuo's hands and said, "As long as you have this, you will be able to find us."
Ouyang Shuo understood. This was equivalent to a keepsake. Without this, there was no way to see the sacred mountain.
When he was touring Lemuria City, Ouyang Shuo had vaguely probed Poliska and asked if the Lemurian race had any thoughts of reappearing in the world.
Poliska frankly said that the Lemurians were already used to the underwater life. They stood aloof from worldly affairs and were unwilling to get involved in the clamor of the outside world. They were even more unwilling to appear in front of the world.
When Ouyang Shuo heard this, he knew that it was not good, but he could not force it.
Every ancient civilization had their own unique way of survival. Some were obvious, some were hidden.
Because of this, Ouyang Shuo signed a long-term purchase contract with Poliska. From the fifth year of Gaia onwards, Great Xia would purchase no less than a thousand units of magic crystals from Lemuria City every year.
After signing the contract, Poliska's wrinkled face squeezed together and said, "Since Emperor Xia is so generous, I cannot be stingy. How about this, I will make the decision and gift Great Xia a magic-powered warship for free. "
After the deal was done, Poliska's way of addressing Ouyang Shuo had changed.
"Thank you!"
Ouyang Shuo was also very happy.
According to the past experience of developing mimicry aircraft, even with Great Xia's current industrial standards, it would take at least half a year before they could produce a magic-powered submarine.
To be able to have one in advance was naturally the best.
This magic-powered submarine could be used as a training ship. During the development period of the magic-powered submarine, a batch of qualified crew could be trained and the formation period of the submarine formation could be shortened.
After the deal was done, Ouyang Shuo did not stay for long.
… …
They rode on the magic-powered elevator to the first hall. The Divine Guards were standing guard here faithfully.
Before leaving, Poliska asked, "Emperor Xia, do you want to experience the magic-powered submarine?"
"Of course!"
Ouyang Shuo readily agreed and selected fifty personal guards to accompany him.
The magic-powered submarine could only carry a maximum of one hundred people. Due to the complexity of the submarine's operation, Poliska specially arranged for twenty Lemurians to act as instructors to complicate the operation of the submarine, the Black Shark.
These twenty Lemurians would not stay in Great Xia forever. When Great Xia sent people to purchase magic crystals for the second time, they would follow them back to Lemuria City.
The determination of the Lemurians to live in seclusion was very strong.
Poliska pressed a button on the west wall of the hall and revealed a passage. At the end of the passage was a magic-powered submarine. The twenty Lemurians were already in position.
Ouyang Shuo boarded the submarine and bid farewell to Poliska.
Unlike modern submarines, the magic-powered submarine's structure was relative to the fleet. The entire submarine was divided into three major sections: the bow, the midsection, and the stern. They were separated into three sealed cabins.
The bow was the command center. The midsection was the dormitory, kitchen, storage room, and other living facilities for the crew. The stern integrated the submarine's equipment, installations, and various systems.
The only underwater magic crystal cannon was installed at the bottom of the submarine.
Filled with curiosity, Ouyang Shuo entered the command center at the bow of the Black Shark.
The entire command center occupied an area of no more than a hundred square meters. In the middle was the podium where the captain sat. In front of the podium, there was a circle of control tables. More than ten Lemurians were seated in order. Above the console was a huge curved fan. It was transparent and could clearly see the situation at the bottom of the sea.
The magical underwater world was clearly displayed in front of Ouyang Shuo.
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