Gear City, this was the city that Tang En had seen in Prandal the most similar to Earth in the two months he had been here.
The large city was filled with a steampunk style. The large structure exposed to the air, the gears covered in black lubricant, the pipes spewing out hot steam, as well as the familiar smog in the air … …
If it wasn't for the different style of dwarves compared to humans, Tang En would have thought that he had come to eighteenth century Europe.
Tang En had found coal and oil that the dwarves hadn't found in Gear City. It was because of the dwarves' use of these fossil fuels that Gear City was filled with pollution and smog.
Tang En had no intention of stopping the dwarves' development, but to him, Magic Crystals were a clean energy source that could replace coal and oil. This kind of strange thing had far more reserves in Prandal than coal and oil. To Tang En, Magic Crystals were the world's greatest wealth.
"You're interested in black stone and black oil?"
Klotto noticed Tang En's gaze, "Humans don't seem to have discovered their value. These two things are very cheap, but the effect of burning them is very good. It can bring a large amount of heat and the steam engine is very convenient to use."
"Black stone? Black oil? Oh! "
Tang En shook his head, "Actually, I know the value of these two things, but I don't like them. To be honest, because of their burning, the air is terrible!"
Klotto revealed a smile, "We quite like this smell."
"I hope you don't get some strange disease, the smell here is really bad."
"We're already thinking of a way, but unfortunately, we haven't found a perfect substitute yet. Our ancestors used black stone and black oil as fuel in the beginning, but in the records unearthed from the ruins, they later found a stable and efficient source of energy. Perhaps before we find that source of energy, the magic power you mentioned is a good way to drive it."
"Let's work hard together."
"Speaking of this, we're already researching how to use other methods to stimulate the energy in the Magic Crystals, but the only result right now is ….."
Before Klotto's voice fell, there was a "hong" sound that came from the distance. Klotto gave a shrug, "As you can see, the only result is turning the Magic Crystal into a bomb. If we can't use the Magic Crystal, it's hard to release the energy inside."
"There are some devices that use the energy of the Magic Crystal, but after we restored them, we still haven't figured out why they can extract the energy from the Magic Crystal. Now we're decomposing them in reverse, hopefully we can figure this out."
"If we can solve this problem, the new energy source won't be a problem."
Tang En nodded in agreement. Compared to the humans on Earth, the pygmies actually had more advantages. This world had abundant resources for them to use, and no other race would compete with them. Furthermore, they also had the relics left by their ancestors to be excavated. From them, they could also master technology that was far beyond the current level of science and technology, which was very helpful for their development.
Tang En didn't stay in Gear City for long. On one hand, it was because the air here was very bad and on the other hand, it was because Klotto was too enthusiastic. That enthusiasm made it seem like he couldn't wait to marry those dwarf beauties and settle down in Gear City.
After Tang En hurriedly arranged the teleportation array, he used the teleportation spell to return to Hammer Forging Fort.
He didn't connect the teleportation array in Gear City to the teleportation array in Hammer Forging Fort, rather he planned on using Ellington as a transfer point.
He wasn't a selfless person. Since Prandal's teleportation array technology had been lost, this was a technology that he had exclusively mastered. Of course, he wanted to maximize the value of this technology.
He planned to build Ellington into a transfer point. All the people who used the teleportation array had to pass through Ellington. This way, with his development, a steady stream of people would gather in Ellington. Many people who saw business opportunities would also gather in Ellington. Over time, this place would become a bustling commercial city.
Before this, of course Tang En had to firmly grasp Ellington in his hands.
Tang En stayed in Hammer Forging Fort for an hour and made his first transaction with Duranda. He bought a batch of finished copper ingots and then teleported back to Ellington.
After returning to Ellington, Tang En didn't stop to rest and went to the large square under construction.
This large plaza was the central area of Ellington that he had planned, and it would also be the future transportation hub and transfer station. Tang En already had his own plans for the surrounding areas of the plaza. Most of them would be his key assets in the future, leaving a small portion for future business partners.
"Sir Lord!"
Depp, who was carrying a boulder on his shoulder, was helping the construction workers. When he saw Tang En, he immediately came over to salute him. The huge boulder almost hit Tang En's face.
This was Elsa's idea. Since Ellington was so busy now, the guards couldn't be idle. It was a good opportunity to combine training and construction work.
"No need to be so polite. Go do your work."
Tang En waved his hand and then began to build the teleportation array.
Ellington's teleportation array was a transportation hub. Of course, its quality had to be reliable. Tang En originally wanted to complete the teleportation array in one go. However, after taking out the Astral Cube Crystal, he hesitated for a moment and put it back.
Ellington's strength was still too weak. If someone coveted the teleportation array and took it away, the gains wouldn't make up for the losses.
In the end, Tang En set up an ordinary teleportation array. The quality was only slightly better than the one in Hammer Forging Fort and Gear City. He then set up an alarm magic array. If the teleportation array was in danger, he could be notified at any time.
After engraving the spatial coordinates of Hammer Forging Fort and Gear City into the core of the teleportation array, Tang En activated the array. The runes on the teleportation arrays in the distance immediately lit up, resonating with each other and starting to establish a stable spatial passage.
After the spatial passage was established, it wouldn't open a spatial gate. The Magic Crystals on the teleportation array were only used to maintain the spatial passage. When the teleportation was completed, the destination had to consume Magic Crystals.
Would he be able to collect tolls in the future?
Tang En rubbed his chin. He had gotten inspiration from online games. Of course, he could exempt his own people from tolls. However, in the future, other people … It shouldn't be too much to charge double the Magic Crystals, right?
This method was completely feasible!
Tang En clapped his hands and chuckled.
If Ellington's teleportation array became a transportation hub in the future, he would be able to make a lot of money just by sitting at home and collecting tolls.
Of course, before that, it was more important to have the power to protect the teleportation array. Otherwise, if a tyrannical powerhouse came and drove people away and collected protection fees, wouldn't that be making someone else's wedding dress?
"But don't think so much now. Let's slowly develop."
Twain was not in a hurry now, because he had secretly tampered with these three teleportation arrays. Only those who had been marked by his magic power could use them. So far, there were not many people who had been marked by his magic power.
"The Magic Mark is still too troublesome. I can improve it later and add an identity identification system to the teleportation array. Only those who have a stored-value card in Ellington can use the teleportation array … Well, I'm really a genius!"
Tang En was narcissistic again. At this time, the teleportation array next to him flashed and a short figure appeared on it.
"This is Ellington?"
"Klotto!?"
"Hehe, when I saw that the teleportation array was activated, I couldn't wait to come and take a look."
Klotto looked around at the bustling construction scene and was a little surprised. "Your territory … doesn't seem to have been built yet?"
"No, it was originally a small town, but I felt that the space for development was too limited, so I made a new plan before it was developed. It's now being rebuilt."
Tang En shrugged. "As you can see, it's now under construction. It should be more or less finished before the Month of Harvest. After all, Ellington originally didn't have many buildings."
"Not bad, very far-sighted. The planning of Gear City is also very unreasonable, but I can't make a new plan now. I can only slowly transform the area."
While Klotto and Tang En were chatting, the teleportation array next to them moved again. This time, it was Duranden, Brian and Ebert.
"You're actually one step ahead of me!"
Duranden was shocked to see Klotto.
Klotto said proudly, "Dwarves always walk in the front!"
"Is this Ellington? It looks very lively. "
Ebert looked around. Although the people around him were busy and panting, they all had smiles on their faces.
"Of course," Brian boasted proudly. "You don't know how lifeless this place was before big brother came. After big brother came, this place immediately glowed with vitality. I think soon Ellington will become a big city in the human kingdom."
"What is a dwarf like you so proud of?!"
Duranden's face darkened. "This isn't your territory!"
"Big brother and I are like family. Of course, his territory is my territory. Not to mention, I have a lot of credit for this! Do you see the hammers they use to smash stones? I made them! "
Duranden and Eibron couldn't bear to look at him. "After so many years, your forging skills are still so bad … You can only show off in front of the humans."
"Hmph! Just wait and see! You'll be shocked! "
Brian curled his lips. If they saw the machines, who knows how shocked they would be!
At this time, Tang En noticed that Fiona was waving at him from the window, so he said, "Brian, why don't you show them around? Fiona seems to be looking for me."
"Leave it to me!"
Brian finally smiled. "Well then, welcome to Ellington, all of you! Now, it's time to witness a miracle! "
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