The split between Gnomes and Goblins could be traced back to ten thousand years ago. At that time, Gnomes and Goblins had different research directions. Gnomes were more inclined to the study of physics, and many of their inventions were related to physics, while Goblins were more inclined to the study of chemistry, and one step further was the invention of all kinds of explosives.
And when the goblins fused the knowledge of chemistry and physics together, it was very interesting.
* Boom! * There was a huge explosion. That was the dawn of a new era. That was the people's resistance … but I'm getting off topic. In any case, the goblins planted a mega mushroom that blew up the entire Prandal continent into pieces. After that, the surviving dwarves and goblins completely broke off their relationship with each other.
The Gnomes felt that the Goblins' research was too dangerous and worthless, while the Goblins felt that the Gnomes' research was too conservative and meaningless. Simply speaking, from then on, these two races did not have any contact with each other. There was a time when they would even fight when they met.
This situation improved after Levitz Goldtooth took over the goblins' financial business. Although the goblins still hadn't given up on the aesthetics of explosions, their research was no longer so dangerous in order to preserve their own lives and enjoy the benefits of gold coins.
Tang En and Duranden could both understand Clotho's complicated feelings towards Levitz. On one hand, the Goblins were the culprits that caused the destruction of their civilization, and this hatred would not be easily let go. On the other hand, the Goblins were the only race in Prandal that could understand the Gnomes. They were the only companions walking on the path of science. Clotho did not want them to give up science and become capitalists full of the stench of money.
The more Clotho spoke, the more excited he became. He raised his glass and drank a few mouthfuls. Then he said to Tang En with red eyes, "After talking with you, I know that I am not alone. Tang En, the task of lighting the torch of human civilization will be handed to you!"
Tang En's mouth twitched. Was it really okay to give this kind of task to a Mage?
"Speaking of the problem of magic power drive, I have some immature ideas. It's just that the Gnomes do not have a Mage, so I haven't tested it yet."
Klotto sighed and said, "Although the steam engines we use now are enough for daily use, I'm finding that the steam engines are lacking in power. This is especially true for the Airship I've been thinking of recently. With the steam engine as the driving force, the Airship's flight ability is severely lacking. Thus, I thought of using magic crystals and magic arrays to increase the power output."
The dwarves had already begun to consider flying into the sky?
Tang En's eyes lit up. "I also have my own opinions on this. The steam engine converts flames into steam internal energy and then into kinetic energy. A lot of energy is consumed in the process. If we can reduce the conversion steps, the energy efficiency ratio will be greatly improved."
"I've also thought of this method, but unfortunately, I can't do it …"
"Apart from this method, you can also change the power source."
Tang En smiled. "Have you ever thought about the internal combustion engine?"
The engine used on Earth was a typical internal combustion engine. Atomized gasoline was ignited in the combustion chamber to cause an explosion, which generated a strong driving force to move the piston. The birth of the internal combustion engine eliminated the steam engine and raised the speed of the development of Earth's civilization to another level. Although it brought a lot of pollution, its contribution couldn't be ignored.
Klotto was stunned. "Internal combustion engine?"
Tang En briefly explained the principle of the internal combustion engine to Klotto. Of course, he had replaced the gasoline with something else, but it did not prevent Klotto from understanding the meaning behind it.
"This, this —"
Klotto thought about it briefly. His face was both surprised and worried. "Although this internal combustion engine is really good, according to what you said, wouldn't it be a terrifying bomb? If the material of the combustion chamber can't withstand the power of the explosion … "
Tang En smiled and said, "That's easy to solve. Just use better metal. Besides, it's a miniature explosion, so there's no need to worry about safety."
"This … won't do. I have to contact my other assistants to discuss the feasibility."
After Klotto finished speaking, he pressed a button on his body. In just a moment, a few dwarves in a sorry state ran over.
"What's going on? Why are they in such a sorry state? "
"Those guys are drunk," a dwarf shouted angrily. "They don't even look where they're going!"
Klotto glared at them, "Alright, haven't you learned your lesson from the previous Wine Festivals?"
After saying this, Klotto introduced Tang En to them before explaining Tang En's idea. After the dwarves heard this, they had the same worry as Klotto, which was that the internal combustion engine would explode.
"It really is like this … …"
Klotto said with a frown, "How about we go back and make a small model. We should know the feasibility after experimenting with it a few times."
"We can consider this after we go back."
Tang En said with a smile, "Other than the internal combustion engine, we can also consider combining Magic Crystals and Magic Arrays."
"This … … I'm unfamiliar with the field you're talking about, so I'm afraid it's hard to give any suggestions."
"Actually, Magic Crystals are the most convenient and clean energy source. Not only is the magic output stable and controllable, it can also be converted into various kinds of power through Magic Arrays. It's very convenient."
Tang En said with a smile, "Think about it, if the steam engine isn't powerful enough, then if we work together with human mages and use Magic Crystals and anti-gravity Magic Arrays, wouldn't we be able to reduce the weight of the airship? If the weight is reduced, wouldn't the power of the steam engine be enough to make the airship float? "
"Or we can just give up on the steam engine and use Wind Magic Arrays and turbo fans as a power source. I think that compared to the steam engine, this kind of direct conversion is much more efficient and powerful."
Klotto's eyes lit up, "This is indeed a good idea, but the problem is that there are too few mages who understand these Magic Arrays and it's even rarer to work with us dwarves."
After saying this, Klotto suddenly paused and looked at Tang En with wide eyes, "Speaking of this, mister Tang En, you seem to be a mage, right?"
"That's right." Tang En nodded with a smile, "It just so happens that I'm very good at this kind of magic."
"That's great!"
Klotto jumped up and grabbed Tang En's hand, "Mister Tang En, please cooperate with me. I think that we can definitely let the dwarven technology shine again!"
"I'm very happy to cooperate with you. Actually, if you join the two machines that I'm thinking of, it will be much smoother."
"Please tell me what kind of machines they are!"
Hearing this, Klotto didn't dare look down on Tang En at all. Just based on the small suggestions that Tang En had just given, it wasn't something that a layman could think of. In his eyes, Tang En was already a master that didn't lose to him in terms of engineering.
"One is the Magic Automatic Vehicle and the other is the Magic Car, they are both machines that make it easier for people to travel."
Seeing that Klotto was about to take the bait, Tang En naturally had to throw out the bait he had prepared, "They can be used to replace horse carriages in the future, quickly transporting passengers to their destinations and also quickly transporting goods."
When Klotto and his assistants heard this, they became excited. Even Durandon who couldn't speak on the side was overjoyed when he heard the effects of the Magic Car.
What did a vehicle that could quickly transport people and goods mean?
The large increase in transport efficiency could increase strength in all aspects. Economy, agriculture, military ….. No matter which aspect it was, it had a wide range of uses, so how could he ignore it?
Tang En leisurely said, "I have basically solved the concept of the power source for these two types of construction machinery. It is to use a miniaturized turbo fan and a wind magic array to realize it. The main external structure has also been designed, but I am not an expert in the specific details, so the progress has been very slow recently."
"If you're willing, I'm very happy to help you realize this!"
Klotto's occupational disease appeared as he said with a wild look, "Where is your territory? I can immediately go with you. "
"Master Klotto!?"
"You can't do this!"
"God!"
The gnome assistants immediately panicked. They desperately pulled at Klotto, stopping him from acting like a fool.
Klotto Wrench was the commander of the gnomes, he was the true leader. If he ran to human territory and didn't leave, what would their Gnome Kingdom do in the future!?
"Let me go! You bunch of idiots! "
Klotto loudly reprimanded, "What is the highest law of the Gnome Kingdom!? Have you all forgotten!? "
"Science and technology is the number one productive force … …"
"That's right!"
Klotto said righteously, "Now, there is a great learning opportunity in front of me that can allow my knowledge that has been stagnant for a long time to increase once again. Yet, you are here to stop me from learning. What are your intentions?"
The gnome assistants looked at each other in blank dismay. After a while, one of the gnomes timidly said, "But, but you are the leader of the gnomes … …"
Klotto firmly said, "If it's for science, then I don't need to be the leader!"
His words immediately frightened the gnomes to the point that they fell to the ground. Seeing how pitiful they were, Tang En had no choice but to speak up.
"Master Klotto, you don't have to do this."
"Why?"
Klotto looked displeased. "Do you think I'm not strong enough, my skills are not up to par, and I'm not competent for this job?"
"No, no, I just think it's a waste of talent."
Of course, Tang En really wanted to get Klotto to work for him, but if he really did that, the people of the Gnome Kingdom would probably hate him to death. Moreover, his target from the beginning was not Klotto … but his assistants.
Tang En smiled. "With the master's strength, if there is a finished product for you to study, you'll definitely be able to understand the principle very quickly, right?"
"Of course!"
"In that case, the master can send your assistants back with me to study it together. Once the results are out, you'll have the opportunity to study it."
Klotto was silent for a moment, feeling unusually displeased. "Although I can do that, if I don't learn this knowledge immediately, I'll always feel very unhappy … … Fine, since that's the case, don't return to Gear City after Brewfest. Follow Mr Tang En to Ellington to study."
Seeing that Klotto had changed his mind, the gnomes breathed a sigh of relief and thanked Tang En with faces full of joy.
Tang En accepted their gratitude with a smile. Not only had he obtained talents, but he had also done them a favor. It could be said that he was killing two birds with one stone. Of course he was happy!
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