265-The Value of Freedom (5)
Episode 265-The Value of Freedom (5)
“Are you saying you’ve already made it all?”
“Of course, it is not perfect yet, but we succeeded in fixing all the problems we aimed for.”
It really didn’t take long. Several days had passed, and Liam reported to Serenian with a happy face. He succeeded in improving the steam engine he was building to the extent he had aimed for.
“With this power, it will be possible to carry many heavy items at once. “At a price that is incomparably cheaper than that of the Empire’s airships.”
Clince, a magic engineer, also could not hide his surprise at the results they had achieved.
Serenian’s eyes widened as he watched the makeshift steam engine move the train across the tracks. As magic engineers were attached, the internal principles were different, but the external appearance was quite similar to the steam locomotive invented on Earth.
The thick, acrid smoke that was emitted passed through a filter with purification magic and changed to a hazy smoke.
“Is it a success?”
Everyone looked at Serenian nervously. The mission is to invent a groundbreaking means of logistics and transportation. For that purpose, the steam engine known to have been designed by Serenian finally appeared in the world.
However, the success or failure of this project was not up to Serenian to decide.
It was a problem that the being watching this from the sky had to acknowledge.
“Heaven will give you the answer.”
She looked up at her sky and opened her mouth with a nervous look on her face. In fact, she doesn’t know how groundbreaking this steam engine is or how effective it is.
The same applies to those who actually invented it. Even though I thought I had created an efficient institution, I had no idea how much this thing would change the world.
‘It was so well made?’
Seunghyeon, who was watching that scene, chuckled.
A completely different type of technology that cannot be created even on modern Earth. There’s no way I wouldn’t be satisfied if I created it myself.
“I should give you a reward.”
He thought for a moment and nodded his head. This is because he wanted to convey to them that they had done well.
There is no need for grand awards. All you have to do is convey that you did a good job and acknowledge it. Then, in the future, they will focus more on their work.
“And this is God’s gift to you.”
And that evening, Seunghyeon gave a separate gift to Serenian whom he met at the herb pot.
“What on earth is this? Cold.”
“It’s food. If you like sweets, wouldn’t this suit your taste?”
He casually handed her the ice cream, which was her food that he had brought in a small size. Serenian, who instantly took it, looked down at the extremely colorful object with bewildered eyes upon hearing that it was meant to be eaten.
“There is no need to feel that pressure. “It not only praises successful work, but it is also a reward for future work.”
“This is the first time I’ve ever tasted it.”
She munched on the ice cream without much resistance. It was definitely a mysterious and addictive taste from her perspective. Now, elves have also become less resistant to harsh seasonings and spices.
“Refreshing and sweet.”
“I was worried that it might not fit the elf’s mouth, but I’m glad it did. “I like it, but there are some people who don’t like the taste…”
When Serenian said that everything was delicious, he scratched his head when he saw the mint-colored ice cream with chocolate chips.
“He is truly a kind person who even takes care of things like this.”
When she saw that look, she smiled faintly. He nodded and said yes, but she smiled even harder when she saw him like that.
“The qualifications are sufficient. “Isn’t he the one who has served Him and managed this land the longest?”
“It was for me. “Preparing for what’s to come probably means a decisive battle with the empire.”
She put down her spoon and spoke about the outside world with her slightly stiff face.
Form an alliance to increase power and develop new technologies. All of this was done to win the power war.
It was a war of power to unite all the powers on the continent and fight against those who wanted to rule them with their own order. However, the enemy will definitely draw his sword when simply suppressing him based on weight is not enough.
“The Second World War engulfs the entire continent. “It’s an inevitable future and I can’t believe we are at the center of it.”
“We can overcome this.”
“That’s right. “Otherwise it’s meaningless.”
Of course she won’t avoid it. If they declared war, I planned to stand up and fight back without losing.
The elves who used to spend time doing nothing in the forest are no longer there. Willing to lead the forces at the center of events.
“It won’t be long. If we just endure this crisis, isn’t everything over?”
Seunghyeon spoke of the end. After the final power game with Orca’s new empire, there are no more forces left to oppose Eden. Even if it exists, it is not as dangerous as it is now.
“What will happen to us when that time comes? “Two of us.”
Serenian nodded his head as if he was affirming those words and looked at him with strange eyes.
***
“Clear the road! “It’s our job to make room!”
“Everyone get out of the way!”
Dense major forest. However, this place, which has suffered quite a bit recently, has had a large number of trees cut down or burned down in some areas.
The same was true for this place, which was once completely demolished to make way for the conquering troops of the Kamihi Kingdom to invade.
A place that was pushed out anyway, the elves turned this place into a large thoroughfare. And right now, countless elves and fairy ants were mobilizing on that road to build something.
“Is it possible to calculate the expected period?”
“We have an almost unlimited supply of materials, which makes the speed incredibly fast. According to my calculations, we can lay a track all the way outside the forest in a week.”
In the midst of the chaotic construction site, the magic engineer Klinth was leading the mobilized elves and fairy ants along with some dwarven craftsmen.
Their mission was to fly the tracks that had fallen from the sky, lay them on a flat ground, assemble them, and join them together.
‘I can’t believe this level of construction capability.’
Cleans, who had experience participating in construction work in his hometown, swallowed dry saliva when he saw the site. All of the elves possessed knight-level physical abilities, but the fairy ants, who freely used the strength of an ox, were living tractors and cranes.
In particular, their ability to dig and compact the ground showed efficiency beyond magic.
Of course, there were disadvantages that came with being a living creature, but that wasn’t much of a problem. For some reason, the buttocks of the fairy ants, which Klins received as compensation for his participation in the construction project by receiving insect jelly larger than a human head, seemed to be fluttering.
“We have only laid a small part of the planned track inside the forest, but wouldn’t it be right to try operating it?”
“That’s right. “I guess I should give it a try.”
Such track construction work is currently taking place throughout the forest. It was a huge project to connect cities, build roads, and drill tunnels in the mountains.
At the center of all those tracks was not Deneb, the center of the Great Forest, but the entrance to Eden. Cleans nodded at Liam’s words and gave the order to start to the large iron horse waiting there.
“Oh, it’s really moving…!”
At a place where people who wanted to watch were crowded, a steam engine operated by a nervous-looking wizard slowly began to emit power.
At the same time, the first magic steam locomotive, which met everyone’s expectations and concerns, rode properly on the track and moved forward.
“It is a success. It really moves!”
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“Then I guess I’ll have to be even busier now.”
Serenian was also watching. But he couldn’t just be happy. The locomotive they are seeing now is just the beginning.
More power is still needed to face a powerful enemy.
“Queen. This is urgent news. “Unholy movements are being observed in the Kingdom of Delos, east of the Great Forest.”
As if to prove her thoughts, news soon arrived to her.
The Kingdom of Delos plotted against the Great Forest in the past. In the place where the mercenary king Heinz became king, an unsavory movement toward the forest was once again detected.
“I guess our enemies still haven’t let go of their regrets.”
Serenian laughed coldly when he heard the news.
The great forest is completely different from the past. Because I went through a huge change in less than a year. There are no more elves who were at best playing in the intrigues of one human kingdom.
“Tell them to find out more. “Once I know exactly what they are after, I will prepare.”
“I understand.”
Serenian did not even bother to move directly, but asked the Great Forest to find out their detailed purpose. It was possible because he was now confident of winning anything, whether it was a negotiation or a war.