Ogre(1)
The illustration of the train was exposed to the world. A painting of Hitler and Guderian looking at the tanks being built.
However, it is not the tank with the long ‘main gun’ that everyone thinks. At that time, tanks were only able to penetrate trenches, so only machine guns were mounted.
Since then, as time went by, the need for tanks to deal with tanks increased and developed.
Therefore, what is shown in the picture is Tank 1, that is, a tank equipped with only a machine gun, not a main gun.
Even if the effectiveness of the tank was proven, it was limited to infantry support, and the Germans thought about it just that.
The same is true of the German Panzer III, which is called a proper tank. Development was delayed due to various reasons, and even mass production was changed to a disastrous level.
If the Germans had improved and mass-produced the Panzer III a little earlier, France would have been captured in four weeks instead of six.
Some developments were slow due to the battle for supremacy with the cavalry, and there were parts that were unavoidable because the tank itself was a new concept.
It will take some time for a proper tank to appear like this.
As far as I know, a medium tank, the Soviet T-34, was first deployed in combat during the Soviet War.
‘Tank 3 at least has a main gun, so it could be a base.’
In fact, tanks are also tanks, but the scariest thing about them is the ‘walkie-talkie’ installed on each tank.
The German tanks used in the invasion of France were objectively inferior to the English-French. Even tank 3 was not able to be mass-produced properly.
However, as Guderian deployed radios for each tank, systematic tactics became possible.
A lion who commands 10 sheep is stronger than a sheep who commands 10 lions.
The invasion of France is one of the clear examples of how communications can reverse the superiority of power.
[A moving steel fortress. If I could shoot arrows from there, it would be a formidable weapon.]
[In order to move that heavy iron block, you will need a lot of mana.]
[I want to ride it once.]
With the appearance of the train, it is natural for many people to judge it. As they saw the steel weapon they were seeing for the first time, they gave various opinions.
Some criticized it for being a moving steel weapon, and some criticized it for being too slow.
The existence of the ‘machine gun’ is unknown, so it’s likely to be robbed by a knight on horseback, it’s going to eat up too much money, etc.
Many opinions came and went, but most of them were close to ‘What is this item for?’
As we revealed several illustrations before the release of Volume 1, it is natural that we did not tell you anything about the tank properly.
Instead, looking at the seemingly heavy body and caterpillar orbit, each of them has a plausible opinion.
[Is that elongated thing a muzzle? If you fired a gun from there, it would literally be a moving steel fortress.]
[I think it would be better to equip a cannon.]
Although some savvy critics came up with interesting comments.
[The wheels are very unique. Structure that does not easily fall out of the hole. It is well worth researching.]
[It would be good if it is mainly used in rough terrain. Very useful for farming with a lot of muddy land.]
[Make and test immediately.]
Among them, the one that received favorable reviews was ‘Infinite Orbit’. You may lose all maneuverability, but wheels suitable for passing rough terrain.
In this world, the usefulness of oil is unknown, and most roads are in unpaved condition.
Even though there are roads made of stone, there are far more unpaved roads. In other words, from time to time the wheels of the wagon are often thrown into a concussion.
If you install a caterpillar here, you can easily get out of the mud and it will be used a lot in agriculture.
‘It doesn’t matter if you make it or me.’
Even though I showed it as a picture, the right thing will come out after a lot of trial and error.
Iron caterpillars are expensive and difficult to manufacture, so maybe only wooden ones will come out.
Even this is enough. If you put it on the wagon right now, it will be well worth it.
“Please! Give us the blueprints for the tank!”
“The knowledge of communism that will save the rotten country!”
“Please lend us your strength!”
But what about these dwarfs? I looked at the begging dwarves with a blank expression on my face.
It was a little funny to see him lying flat on his face with a tall physique, but the situation wasn’t funny at all.
Because these three were familiar faces. These are faces you will never forget.
Ains, the inventor of the magical engine, and his associates. Those who had brought their cars to the last Xenon Festival found me.
‘What is this when you suddenly come to me…’
I looked down at the dwarves with a mixture of absurdity and perplexity. It’s so sudden that I don’t know what to do.
First of all, how these dwarves came to me is really simple. I heard some noise from outside, so I went out and they were looking for me.
It was also while riding the horse-drawn carriage that was towed during the Xenon Festival. Like some biker, he was dragging all the aggros.
Fortunately, they were familiar faces, and there were some things I was curious about, so I sent them in.
And as soon as he entered the dormitory, he fell flat on his face and begged. Just like the scene I’m watching right now.
I couldn’t even guess what was going on at the moment, but when I remembered what happened in Machina recently, I felt like I was going to catch something.
“······ As soon as all three of you get up, I think we need to hear the story.”
As I said that, I blinked at Adelia. Adelia nodded her head and headed to the kitchen.
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Judging from his ugly appearance, he seemed to need something to eat because he was riding in a horsepower car and ran quite quickly.
In my heart, I wanted to wash the blackened faces from coal, but I’ll do that later.
Anyway, at my words, the trio of dwarves slowly raised their heads. Despite the fact that his face was darkened by the coals, he had a somewhat haggard impression.
‘It wasn’t like this until a year ago.’
There is something about the nationalization of Machina’s magic engine and the recent protests. I was so intuitive.
“What the hell happened?”
“that······”
“Ains. I’ll do this.”
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Just as Ains was about to speak with a desperate expression on his face, a dwarf with an impressive bald head reached out and stopped him.
Usually, Dwarves have impressive hair and beards like Vikings, but they know who this Dwarf is.
From the first time they saw me, Gias Barthson greeted me with a characteristic gentle tone.
He coughed and coughed and opened the conversation with a polite and respectful attitude.
“First of all, I apologize for being rude. I know that Xenon-sama is busy, but we appreciate your understanding that we have no other options.”
I’m not really that busy. Rather, thanks to the protests that broke out in Makina, they are playing with tangjatangja.
I nodded my head calmly, as if I didn’t need to mention it. To this, Geas continued.
“Also, it’s been a while since I’ve done you wrong, but I’d like to ask you politely. Please pass on your knowledge, Zenon-sama, to us. We will do our best to repay you.”
“It makes me even more embarrassed when I say things like that for no reason. Is it something to do with Machina?”
“Yes. Under what circumstances…”
Geas wanted to be at this time, so he informed all of Machina’s current state. From the harsh environment of the dwarf factories to the recently intensified oppression.
In addition, the nationalization of the magic engine broke out. It is as if the horse had usurped ownership of a nationalized land, in fact, a magical institution.
They even plan to use that magic engine to drive further dwarf factories. This is the story Ains heard directly from the king.
‘Is it really the same?’
It is almost like the situation of the workers during the industrial revolution. Even the dwarf factories started even before the industrial revolution broke out.
Each Dwarf can literally act like a ‘factory’, and it happened because he recognized the ‘taste of money’ during the tribal war.
Even the reason for maintaining the monarchy despite being close to a capitalist society is understandable. The country that made the most money from the sale of arms was the state, that is, the king.
Since arms sales have been a steady business since the tribal wars, the money did not dry up.
On the other hand, the exploitation of the dwarf factories became more severe as the days went by. This is the reason for the recent setbacks in paper production.
“The dwarf boy collapsed from overwork and died early because he could not even receive proper treatment. The factory owners saved another dwarf factory like changing parts and didn’t say anything. We couldn’t stand it any longer. It was the arrows of the army that came back.”
“Did an arrow fly?”
“Yeah. Fortunately, it was a special arrow with a blunt tip, but there have been some people who got hit in the eye and became blind.”
It’s Machinapan Bloody Sunday. Fortunately, there were no cannons and non-lethal arrows, but that alone is dangerous.
The king is really treating the dwarf artisans as slaves. By now, the public sentiment towards the Dwarf King in Machina has reached the bottom.
But not the wealthy factory owners. As it is a brutal capitalist society, most of the power and authority must rest with the factory owners.
“At such a situation, my best friend, Ains, was building a tank that could withstand not only arrows but also cannons.”
“······· Wait a minute. What are you making?”
While I was immersed in my thoughts for a moment, a word I could never easily hear came into my ears. I was surprised by this and asked.
Then, with a unique serious face, Geas opened his mouth with sincerity, word by word.
“The tank that Zenon-sama revealed first.”
“···········?”
crazy. why make it It feels like going beyond embarrassment and entering the realm of absurdity.
No information about the tank was released anywhere. Fortunately, he told his acquaintances about his past life as if it was flowing, but he did not go into detail.
Father and Adelia also look at the chariot, what are they doing? Didn’t you see the reaction?
By the way, Ains is inventing the tank in advance. I feel something is very wrong.
I’d rather reveal the tank first and they wouldn’t know if they said they would make it, so the front and back were completely changed.
“…why were you making it? No, what were you thinking before that?”
“The thing that flies after the arrow is definitely the cannon. The thing that flies after the cannon is magic. It’s made to protect it. Isn’t the tank Xenon-sama unveiled for this purpose as well?”
“uh······”
That’s right. I don’t know if magic can be stopped.
Even the tank itself is a huge lump of iron weighing more than tens of tons. Therefore, it will be difficult to break through sub-magic like Fireball.
However, this is only a prediction. Cecily and Arwen are top tier wizards, but I’ve never seen them use lethal magic.
In the first place, except for teleportation, there was no situation where magic could be used.
“I’m not sure about that. I don’t assume magic. Have you tested it to see if it can block cannons?”
“Have you done your test?”
“Of course I did. It only got a little dent and bounced off.”
The answer was not Geas, but tank maker Ains instead. A glove like that should do its job well enough.
If so, can magic be stopped? I suddenly became curious and opened my mouth carefully.
“I don’t know much about machina, but are there any wizards with great skills in machina?”
“Our machina is weak compared to other countries. The same goes for wizards. There are very few wizards that specialize in killing magic. Instead, refrigerators, thermostats, hot water storage devices, etc. We are good at making these machines. Ains So is this friend.”
“Aha.”
I think I know what you mean. Dwarves can ‘mechanize’ magic as long as they have good dexterity.
For example, let’s say there is a magic that turns cold water into hot water. Dwarves can equip certain machines with this magic to have the same effect.
Unlike a typical dwarf factory, it can be said that he is a true craftsman. That’s why he’s treated pretty well even in Machina.
Instead, if you do not charge mana, it is nothing more than a can, and for this reason, most of them are using ‘mana stones’.
The mana stone acts as a battery, and the air conditioners that are placed throughout the academy dormitory have this structure.
So, how do you recharge this mana stone? Simple.
‘Put people in… Hmmm.’
It’s not really grinded, and this is also replaced by people. If the body cannot use mana, the academy sends a wizard instead.
This means that you can use the refrigerator and airken according to your mana rather than central control.
Until the invention of the magic engine, the only means of mana production was people. What does it feel like to say it’s production, but let’s move on.
Here is the reason why the horsepower engine is called a horsepower engine and not a steam engine.
Originally, ‘steam power’ is generated, but Ains’ invention generates ‘mana’. That mana becomes the power to move.
Truly a masterpiece of the century. As long as you have coal, you can draw unlimited mana. Oil will be used like this in the future.
‘I wonder if it will only be used for large items instead.’
The magic pen that is now asleep in my front pocket. The exception is something small like this because it can be used with my mana.
Anyway, back to the point, I asked Geas.
“Then why don’t you use Ains-san’s powers? There’s no need to come to me.”
“Absolutely not. The wheel shown in the picture was a structure we couldn’t imagine. I saw this and realized it. Ah! Zenon-sama is definitely from the future!”
“······Yes?”
“Otherwise we would not have known the structure of the chariot we were going to invent, nor would we have informed us of the communism that would save Machina!”
“···········?”
I went out well and then suddenly fell into Samcheonpo. I stared blankly at Geas who was praising with my arms outstretched.
Meanwhile, Adelia brought cookies and drinks, but she didn’t have time to care.
“Then get down on your knees, please. Please tell us the blueprints of the chariot and the true essence of communism, and we will offer our hammers and hands!”
“Please!”
“Please!”
I blinked as I looked at the three dwarves who begged and fell on their knees again.
‘Aren’t we going to make airplanes later?’
Please don’t fly to our estate and crash.