episode_0031
by admin“…This is a report.”
“Give it to me.”
The superior officer looked at the report delivered by the junior officer.
It was a report from a place that was researching whether it was possible to carry auras on bullets.
“Are you still doing it? Even if I tried, it would be meaningless.”
Even if you just hit an arrow right now, the aura won’t be loaded.
This is a result that was already confirmed a long time ago.
Nevertheless, I conducted research just in case, but so far there has been no significant results.
That’s why I forgot. Judging by the report that came in, it looks like the test continued.
“It’s a little different this time. That…”
“Could it have happened?”
“That’s not true, but…”
“Then there’s no need to look.”
The superior officer tried to set the report aside.
“Still, there were results. You might want to check it out…”
“What is it, but.”
“It is reported that when an auror is placed on a firearm, its durability improves.”
“Umm…”
The senior officer began reading the report after hearing the junior officer’s words.
It is said that the power of a gun can be further increased by adding more gunpowder, and it is also possible to use this to make a gun exclusively for knights…
“There is no result. I understand for now.”
The senior officer was skeptical about this content.
‘What is the meaning of giving a gun to a knight?’
A gun fires one shot and it’s over.
The knights are responsible for charging into the enemy camp with bodies reinforced with auras and disrupting the formation.
Or dealing with enemy knights who try to break up the ally’s formation.
These are knights who specialized in melee combat from the beginning.
And, there was no way I could load my gun in a melee.
Even if the firepower became stronger, it didn’t mean much.
In any case, the power of the guns currently used by soldiers was sufficient.
“Let’s move on to the next agenda. How is the supply of guns going?”
“It is being spread slowly but smoothly. Optimization of the current production process is underway…”
While listening to the next agenda item, the senior officer was worried.
‘Still, it would be nice to see it.’
***
“It has been confirmed that other countries are also imitating firearms and steam engines.”
“I see.”
In response to the subject’s report, the emperor opens his mouth.
“To what extent do you think you have followed along?”
“We believe that firearms and cannons can be manufactured. However, gunpowder and steam engines are still in the research stage.”
“Umm…”
“After confirming the status of this battle, they are rushing development even more than before. In particular, the Impera Empire is investing aggressively in research.”
Other countries that have confirmed the results of the battle between the Bjorn Empire and the Kingdom of Heirn are also rushing to develop guns and cannons.
They are showing signs of slowing down as gunpowder research is still in progress, but as time goes by, they will also catch up with the imperial firearms.
“Still, it appears that the percussion cap rifle has not been figured out yet. Their current development direction appears to be focused on improving matchlock guns.”
Fortunately, it was confirmed that the percussion cap rifle, which was not widely known in the war, was not identified.
Because attention was drawn to the scorching bullets, it seemed that the percussion cap rifles, which were used significantly less than the matchlock rifles, were not understood.
“It’s threatening, but it might not be so bad.”
The empire also had to spend a large budget on supplying firearms and gunpowder.
Even if other countries catch up with their artillery, it will cost a lot of money to replace their armament.
Additionally, the Empire is also considering bolt-action firearms.
We are preparing to replace it once the production base is established.
Perhaps if their firearms reach the point where they become a threat to the Empire, the Empire will already be distributing new firearms.
“For now, just keep watching.”
“Okay.”
There will be no country in the future that can surpass the hegemony of the Bjorn Empire.
However, in the case of another empire, the Impera Empire, I was a little concerned.
***
“It looks like the steam locomotive was also successfully developed.”
“It’s a good thing. Another innovation will occur in the movement and supply of the empire’s materials.”
The magical engineering community also welcomed the development of steam locomotives.
“I’m thinking of taking a trip to a resort by steam locomotive next time.”
“That would be fine too.”
“It will be much more comfortable than the past days when we had to spend days and days in a carriage. I’m just waiting for the day when I can ride a steam locomotive as soon as possible.”
“Thank them. Didn’t magic engineering allow us to move forward again?”
“You can’t just accept their achievements all the time. If only I could finish designing the steamship…”
However, there was not only a positive response.
“Chet. What is so great?”
“Yes. What is a steam locomotive?”
“If there were enough magic stones, I think there would have been more advanced things than the ones that only emit steam and smoke.”
“Yes. If only there were magic stones…”
In a short period of time, the magical engineering community has experienced very rapid changes.
Existing magical engineering technologies were being replaced by steam engines.
And, some did not welcome this change.
“There is no need for the magical engineering academic community to focus on just this.”
“Was it John Brown and Kyle McColson who brought about this change? I don’t think there’s anything good about promoting young people already.”
“That’s right. What’s so great about them…”
“Strangely, since the introduction of the steam engine, the quality of air seems to have gradually declined. Steam engines are not necessarily good, so why is academia obsessed with steam engines?”
John Brown and Kyle McColson receiving their envy.
They were talking about different topics.
“What would it be like if you could fly?”
“Now that there is no magic stone, how can we fly in the sky.”
“Was it possible when there were a lot of magic stones?”
“Of course. Aren’t you ignoring magic engineering too much? There was an airship built for testing purposes.”
“How was it?”
“The test flight was successful, but it took too many magic stones to launch it once. What happens after that? It’s a forgotten skill as the amount of magic stones decreases.”
Karen, who was listening to them next to them, opened her mouth.
“Wouldn’t it be possible to fly with gunpowder?”
“I think that has a slightly different meaning from flying.”
“I see…Ehehe.”
Brown thought for a moment.
If you had an engine and oil to run it, wouldn’t it be possible to make an airplane?
In addition, you will be able to make many more things, such as cars and tanks.
Of course, other people will do the development.
‘There is oil…’
Oil existed.
However, it was not clear whether there was the technology to distill it and to build an engine.
‘If only someone could develop this technology…’
Brown pondered and looked at the people in the lab.
“…Why are you looking at me like that?”
“What am I.”
“Chet. He used to make that look every time he ordered something. busy. Find someone else.”
“…Yes.”
I felt regretful inside.
‘If it is distillation of petroleum…’
Wouldn’t alchemists be able to distill oil?
However, Karen also seemed busy as she was focusing on improving gunpowder.
‘Hmm…’
Brown looked at the other successors.
“Over there…”
“Ah, Mr. Brown. I was still thinking about ways to improve the artillery that you mentioned last time.”
“I’m also considering a rear-loading method. Do you have any advice…”
“Haha. I’m busy too. Cheer up.”
For some reason, everyone seemed busy.
Brown savored his appetite and thought.
‘What should I do now?’
There are two ways left.
I gave up and started designing a pistol.
And, to find people who can directly develop these technologies.
After thinking for a moment, Brown approached Karen.
“Over there…”
“Mr. Brown? Smokeless gunpowder is almost finished.”
“Really?”
“Hehe. There may be a few more improvements, but for now, I have prepared samples for testing. Would you like to take a look?”
“Then wait a moment…”
I almost got caught in the smokeless gunpowder.
Brown came to his senses and asked Karen.
“Is there any technology that can distill petroleum?”
“Well…?”
Karen was worried about Brown’s question.
“I don’t know much about that field, but wouldn’t the alchemy lab be researching it?”
Karen says that, as an alchemy lab that studies all kinds of things, they have probably also studied oil.
“Of course, I’m not sure if Mr. Brown’s research was done in the direction he wanted, but it wouldn’t be a bad idea to visit once, right?”
“Oh.”
It’s an alchemy lab.
‘Can I get answers about fuel if I go there?’
“Then where should the research institute go?”
“If it’s okay, shall we go together?”
“Good.”
Brown came out of the lab with Karen.
“Oh…there you are. Isn’t it brown?”
There was someone who caught those who were walking.
A middle-aged man with gray hair.
It was someone I had seen somewhere before.
“…Magical Engineering Researcher?”
“Haha. long time no see. Where is it going? If you were on your way to the Magical Engineering Department, I think it would be okay to go together and talk.”
“Ahaha…”
He was someone I met a few times when I went to the magic engineering department.
He had a good opinion of Brown, so he spoke to him in a friendly way.
‘Shall I ask you something?’
During a chance meeting, Brown asked about the technology and engines for distilling oil.
“Hmm… I did some research when looking for materials to replace magic stones. But don’t we have steam engines now? Haha.”
It appears that research began relatively recently, but the answer was that research had been neglected because of the steam engine.
“Then…”
“What. The Alchemy Research Institute had requested oil research. I’m not sure now.”
After finishing the conversation, Brown and Karen walked to the alchemy lab.
The researcher’s words were heard from behind.
“If you’re thinking of going, you’d better be careful. They may not look kindly on you, as they cut off support for petroleum research after the steam engine. Haha.”
‘oh…’
It wasn’t a very nice thing to say.
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