On Earth, the technology of motorcycles wasn't low. If anyone said that they could make a motorcycle from scratch in a day, then that person must have been drinking too much.
But in Prandal, with the power of magic and Tang En's alchemy, all of this became possible.
When the two motorcycles were placed in the research institute for them to disassemble and study, the people in the institute were stunned.
"Never seen before! It's really never seen before! "
After hearing about the functions, Brian circled around the motorcycle several times, his eyes shining. He could not wait to try it out.
Unfortunately, it was designed according to the body shape of a human. It was too tall for a dwarf. He could not reach the ground and could not maintain his balance. Flying motorcycles could be played with, but they could not fly high. Then again, flying motorcycles were also of little value to dwarves because no dwarf was willing to leave the ground.
"Lord is simply, simply —" Edgar could not help but say.
Edgar pondered for a long time but could not come up with an adjective. In the end, he could only sigh and say, "Sir Lord must be the Son of God — only the Son of God can have such a genius idea and ability!"
The bicycles that were designed before were widely praised. Due to the implementation of the policy of low price and purchase subsidies in the territory, almost every family that could not afford a horse now had a bicycle.
The appearance of bicycles greatly reduced the commuting time. The increase in the speed of the flow of people also accelerated the level of economic trade and increased the economic vitality of the territory.
In addition, now that asphalt roads had been paved from Ellington to the surrounding villages and towns, the range of activities of the residents in Ellington had been greatly increased.
In the past, many people had not even left the village they were born in. But now, it only took a day to go back and forth between the village and Ellington. This was simply unimaginable for those families that could not afford a horse in the past.
A normal horse (not a war horse or a racehorse) could maintain an average speed of about 30 to 40 kilometers per hour. Under normal weight, it could run continuously at this speed for one or two hours before resting. However, the price of a horse was as high as 100 gold coins. In addition, the daily feeding of grass was different. Even ordinary hay would cost at least 50 silver coins.
Bicycles that were of good quality and cheap would vary depending on the individual's physical strength. The average speed was between 15 to 25 km/h, and a healthy adult man who worked regularly could ride them for several hours. The market price was only 10 gold coins, and Ellington had a 20% discount. There was also a transportation allowance of 1 gold coin, so the actual price was only 7 gold coins. The most important thing was that there was no follow-up maintenance cost for the bicycle.
Because inflating the tires was free, fixing the tires only cost 1 silver coin, lubricating the bearings did not cost more than a few copper coins. In comparison, a bicycle was of course much more affordable than a carriage.
But now, the birth of a motorcycle would once again accelerate the pace of people's footsteps.
Fiona said excitedly, "A floor-mounted motorcycle is equivalent to a combination of the advantages of a bicycle, the speed of a horse, the weight of a person, and the endurance of a bicycle. Not only is it fast, but it can also carry enough things, whether it is buying vegetables or transporting small amounts of goods. Once it is mass-produced and promoted to the market, I can foresee that it will be very popular."
"On the asphalt road, this floor-mounted motorcycle's top speed can even reach 80 kilometers per hour, far surpassing the short-distance charging speed of a war horse. Most importantly, it will not tire and can maintain this speed continuously! At this speed, we can even run through several villages in Ellington in a day! "
"Because the characteristics of this product are so excellent, I think the price can be set a little higher. After deducting the cost of research and development, materials, and other costs, 500 gold coins is a very good price. It's higher than ordinary horses, but much cheaper than those warhorses with excellent bloodlines. It can be sufficiently attractive."
"As for this flying motorcycle, I think we need to temporarily ban the sale of it."
It was rare for Fiona and Aurelia to maintain the same point of view on this point.
Aurelia said, "The flying motorcycle is no longer a simple vehicle. If used well, it can become a weapon in war. Rangers can not only maintain high-speed movement on the flying motorcycle, but also have a considerable advantage in overlooking reconnaissance from a high altitude."
Fiona nodded. "Yes, with the flying motorcycle's speed, flying magical beasts below grade five can't do anything to it. Rangers can easily complete the reconnaissance work, and even launch attacks in the air. The enemies on the ground can't do anything."
"Then let's do that."
Tang En waved and said, "The floor-mounted motorcycle is named Harley, and the price is 500 gold coins. But after the production line is completed, it will be produced for personal use. It will not be sold for the time being, at least until the matter with Girard is over."
"The flying motorcycle is named Comet, and it is temporarily designated as military equipment. After the production line is completed, it will be handed over to Hayley, and they will be responsible for the production."
In fact, it was said that military equipment would not be sold, but if it was really sold, not many people would be able to afford it. By then, it would only become a special product for nobles.
Now, under Tang En's control, the price of magic crystals on the market had gradually stabilized. Although it had not yet returned to the standard price of 100 gold coins, it had risen to 85 gold coins. As more and more magical equipment were produced, the consumption of magic crystals would increase, and the price would further increase.
The flying motorcycle "Comet" used standard magic crystals, and the current price was 85 gold coins. Tang En estimated the consumption rate of magic power. Under the standard load (100 kilograms), using the turbocharged wind-powered magic engine, it could fly more than 3,000 kilometers at a speed of 300 kilometers per hour, which was equivalent to 35 kilometers per gold coin (35 kmg) consumption.
The advantage of the Comet was its all-terrain, aerial reconnaissance, and high speed. Coupled with powerful individual combat weapons, such as RPGs, trigger bombs, and so on, it could form a huge advantage in the air. However, the cost was high, and this price was not something everyone could afford. It could only be a new favorite of nobles and a weapon of war.
On the other hand, Harley used inferior magic crystals, and the current market price was less than 10 gold coins. However, under the standard load, it could travel 3,000 kilometers at a speed of 60 kilometers per hour, which was equivalent to 300 kilometers per gold coin (300 kmg) consumption. Compared to the Comet, the price-performance ratio was simply heaven-defying!
Now, Ellington's average monthly income had reached 30 gold coins, which was dozens of times more than a year ago. People were already rich, and Harley's consumption and consumption level were still acceptable, so Harley would be the main force in the market in the future.
"For the later market promotion, I think Harley should be equipped with a loading bay. It can more or less carry things, so it will attract more people's desire to buy."
Fiona put forward her own suggestion. "Although the test is under standard conditions, people will not only buy vehicles for themselves, they will also bring some things with them."
"It's my negligence. I'll make it up later."
Tang En forgot about the storage box in the design. The vegetable basket they installed in front of the bike was widely praised by housewives.
After adding the storage box to the blueprint, Tang En briefly explained the design concepts of the various areas to them. Then, Tang En and the rest left the research institute.
Now Ellington had several important things to do at the same time. The spring planting, the planting and expansion of the greenhouse, the school's enrollment, the training of the new recruits, the research and development of new equipment, the final debugging of the magic mine cart, and so on. These things were already on the right track. Even without Tang En, they could still be done steadily, so he could take a breather.
Clotho had already returned to Gear City. He took the design of a floor-mounted motorcycle with him. He wanted to use the power of dwarf technology to try to produce a motorcycle suitable for dwarves, but without the support of Tang En's magic technology, he could only use a steam engine. It was almost impossible to maintain the power of a steam engine and miniaturize it at the same time, so Tang En was also very curious about what he would eventually create.
Perhaps, with the Master Engineer Glasses, he would be able to create a real internal combustion engine according to the inspiration he gave before.
At the same time, Tang En asked him to prepare a large amount of dwarven gunpowder. Next, Tang En planned to start tinkering with the RPG. This kind of war machine was simple in technology, and its effect was amazing. It would be a pity if he did not make it as soon as possible.
The magic mine cart had been successfully manufactured, and the supporting track had long been prepared. When the final test results of this batch of magic mine carts came out, Tang En could bring them to Lord Nitro. It should be in the next two days.
After returning to the study, Tang En saw the latest news. Girard's army had arrived in Alinx, and the logistics department was replenishing supplies. The vanguard army set off overnight to the border of Taris, and would arrive in four days at the earliest.
There was also good news from Aubury and Ardern.
Benefiting from the information given to them by Jean, in just a few days, Aubury and Ardern had successfully recruited a group of rogue mages who lived in seclusion around Alinx under the threat of Jean's identity and the promise of a large number of benefits. There were about 30 of them in total.
The strongest of these rogue mages were only Gold-tier rank-9, and the weakest was only a Magician's Apprentice.
Although their legacies were incomplete, and the magic they practiced and learned was flawed, the number of spells they mastered was limited, and their strength was only at the Gold rank. Don't forget that even Silver rank mages would be sought after by adventurers, mercenary groups, and even nobles as guests of honor, not to mention that they were now in a time of war.
In a war, any small spell could turn the situation of a war zone around. Being proficient in the power of magic would multiply their value.
They would come to Ellington with the help of Aubury and Ardern, and then follow Tang En to Taris. They would become the secret weapons in this war.
However, the real meaning of this war did not lie with Girard.
Tang En was waiting for the Serpent of Darkness to appear.
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