episode_0033
by admin“For a long period of time, no significant results were achieved.”
He calmly told the story.
“I studied for 8 years. Still, I didn’t see any results. Most of the people I was researching with left long ago. Support was also cut off.”
Brown listened to him quietly.
“I’m tired too. Oil research is over.”
He closed his eyes for a moment.
“I don’t think there’s anything more of interest.”
Without resentment toward the steam engine or any other situation.
He calmly explained only the research situation.
Then he turned around.
It was a sign asking me to leave.
But instead of leaving, Brown opened his mouth.
“No. I am still very interested in research.”
How many things can be created through oil.
How can we change the world through oil?
Brown already knew this from his past life.
But he won’t know.
How important is oil research?
Because like Brown, I don’t know the memories of my past life.
“If you could receive support again, would you consider doing research again?”
“Um…Mr. Brown?”
“Wait a minute.”
Karen stabs Brown from the side.
But Brown continued speaking.
“I believe that oil research is essential for the future of the empire.”
“Why on earth…”
I went through a long period of time without much success.
Eventually, even the support for the research was completed.
But Brown says the research is vital to the future of the empire.
The researcher did not understand Brown.
“What do you think about oil that makes you think like that…”
“…”
Brown remained silent in response to the researcher’s question.
Would it be okay to tell him the memories of my past life?
If we say that we can make cars and airplanes using oil and engines, and that we can make resources such as vinyl and plastic by using oil as a material.
And if Brown says that he plans to design tanks and fighter planes once the technology becomes stable to a certain degree.
Will he really believe it?
After a short period of thought, Brown opened his mouth.
“Let’s say we separate only the necessary things from oil.”
“?”
The words that came out of his mouth were consistent with what the researcher was trying to do before support was cut off.
“It will catch fire more easily than oil. In some cases, it may explode.”
As the researcher listened to him, he recalled a situation he had experienced before.
I was involved in a sudden explosion during oil research.
At first, the cause could not be found.
As time passed, I could only speculate whether the oil that evaporated into the air might have had an effect.
I was planning to take a hint from this and proceed with research.
Of course, at this point, research support was cut off, so it remained only as a concept.
“If we design a machine that can convert it into power, wouldn’t the range of uses for oil be much wider?”
The more he listened, the more the researcher, strangely enough, felt like the thoughts in his head were being organized.
“I will ask again. If research support were resumed, would you consider doing research again?”
After finishing speaking, Brown asked if I would like to continue the research again.
The researcher wiped his face for a moment and frowned.
After a while, the researcher opened his mouth.
“This method… what did you think?”
I learned it. At school.
Brown, who could not speak honestly, thought about it before opening his mouth.
“By feeling.”
“?”
***
Even after they left the laboratory, the researcher just stared at the spot where they were standing for a while.
“…Are you okay?”
“Ah. It’s okay.”
How could someone who had never studied oil before give an answer to something he had been constantly researching and thinking about?
The researcher felt like he was possessed by a ghost.
“Haha. True.”
Have you personally researched the properties of oil?
Although it was a short meeting, I felt like I got answers about oil research and ways to utilize it through my conversation with him.
Research will resume again.
However, the story of support was not confirmed.
He was still just a researcher.
Whether or not actual support is provided is a matter for their superiors to decide.
Still, if things go well, we will be able to continue our research with support from the Weapons Research Institute.
“…I’m glad. Now that I can finish it.”
The researcher responded to the assistant researcher and took out a piece of paper.
Then, I wrote about the materials and plans needed for the study.
Although it was a brief meeting, we were able to clearly determine the direction of our research.
And, as before, my passion for research began to burn.
‘I’m looking forward to our next meeting.’
Meanwhile, John Brown and Luna Karen were returning to the weapons lab.
“Well, support…how…”
When he said he would get support, she didn’t understand.
What if you do not receive support?
Wouldn’t it end up giving us only vain expectations?
“It will go well.”
But Brown looked strangely confident.
Of course, he was also worried about what to do next.
***
“Me, director of the research institute.”
“Come in.”
After Brown arrived at the lab, he went to see the lab director.
“Yes. What’s happening this time?”
The lab director seemed to be in a good mood.
Brown took a moment to choose his words and then opened his mouth.
“Me, Director of the Research Institute. There is something I would like to ask you.”
“something.”
“There are researchers conducting research on petroleum. However, support has been cut off, making future research difficult. Personally, I think this research is important…”
Brown briefed her about the oil research and the situation.
The director of the research institute gathered his words and opened his mouth.
“To summarize, it means that we should continue to support petroleum research.”
“Yes. Director of the research institute.”
The atmosphere went rather well.
Brown began to feel excited at the prospect that his application for research would be approved.
“However, oil research is a bit strange. As far as I know, I heard that it hasn’t had much success for a long time. Why did you become interested?”
She did not spare support for things like the weapons and steam engines designed by Brown.
But this time was different.
The lab director asks for an explanation.
After gathering his thoughts for a moment, Brown continued speaking.
“That’s because… I saw the potential.”
“Possibility.”
“As research on petroleum and the technology of machines that utilize it develop, it will be able to be used widely in many more fields than steam engines. For example, like a carriage that can move without horses…”
“Umm…”
“And…”
The director of the research institute, listening to his words, opened his mouth.
“I don’t want to invest money in research that I don’t know when the results will come out, just because they say there might be a possibility.”
“…I’m sorry.”
Brown tried to persuade her by drawing on his shallow knowledge, but it was not enough.
‘Did I fail?’
Funding from the Weapons Research Institute failed.
Even so, I had no intention of giving up.
Brown supported research even at his own expense…
I don’t know how much it would cost, but I didn’t think it could be solved with his capital.
Hopes of being able to build tanks and fighter planes were fading.
“Still, compared to the profits the empire has gained thanks to you so far. I guess the application fee isn’t that big of a deal.”
“… ?”
“I will support this amount every month. Let’s give it a try.”
“Thank you!”
“But, keep in mind. If this research fails, you better be prepared.”
Her eyes change in an instant.
“…”
“Just kidding.”
The director of the research institute smiled as he said that.
But I felt pressured to dismiss it as a joke.
“…Thank you.”
“Wait a minute. I haven’t heard yet what you hope to gain from this research.”
“…These are vehicles that run on oil as fuel and weapons that can be developed using this.”
“I understand. It’s okay to leave now.”
Although it was dangerous for a while, I was able to support research.
Now all that was left was to wait for their research results to come out.
‘But how do you make a plug?’
In the case of gasoline vehicles, the fuel is ignited through electricity.
However, electricity research has not yet progressed in this world.
‘ah…’
But his worries did not last long.
‘McCollson will do it.’
As always, he will find the answer.
***
“Excuse me.”
“Ah, Mr. Brown. You are here.”
“I have good news.”
“No way…”
Brown handed the researcher a document.
It was a document promising that the Weapons Research Institute would provide funding for future oil research.
“Thanks to you, I can continue my research. Thank you.”
“Haha. But what should I call you from now on?”
“Oops. This is Megan Rockefeller. I’d like to talk a little more, but I’m busy getting the materials I need for research. Then…”
He quickly finished introducing himself and walked out of the lab.
Only the assistant researcher and Brown remained in the room.
“This is Mary Klein. Thanks for your help. Thanks to you, I can continue my research.”
“What.”
I am grateful.
Thanks to this, we will be able to make tanks and fighter planes as well.
Brown swallowed his words.
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