Volume 2: Empire Chapter 144 Division of Labor
As a simple scholar, Engineer Davrion obviously did not realize the significance behind this.
In the Dongdu Magic Steam Academy, in order to keep up with the international standards, "magic" has the upper hand over "steam", and the academy's resources and management are tilted towards the "magic" faction.
Outside the academy, in Winter City and even in the entire At County Union, the "steam" faction has a strong hold over the "magic" faction in terms of political and social influence.
This made the Winter Capital Magic Steam Academy an awkward and unique existence, and an outlier in the Art County Alliance. If magicians wanted to do research or expand their influence, they could only rely on the Winter Capital Magic Steam Academy. The more "magic" was, the less "steam" was. Over time, the "steam" faction in the academy would naturally rebound.
The "steam" faction's demand to change the name of the college was a manifestation of the contradiction, and this was also supported by a part of the Steam Engineers Association. However, with the presence of Editor-in-Chief Morson, who had authority on both sides, both sides remained restrained.
But after the death of Editor-in-Chief Morson, this contradiction was bound to erupt.
In the normal course of the era, the breakthrough of magic energy technology allowed the Winter Capital Magic Steam Academy to make a comeback with the "Titan Project". The influence of the "magic" faction within the Art County Federation is growing, and the internal contradictions and balances have gradually weakened the external aggressiveness of the Art County Federation's policies.
Luke judged that the "Titan Project" was definitely not a new weapon development plan proposed by the At County Union after seeing signs of civil unrest in the Golden Shield Empire. And from the fact that the Winter Capital Magic Steam Academy came up with the perfect matching technology of alchemical neurons and drivers so quickly, it can be seen that the Winter Capital Magic Steam Academy started to reserve related technologies very early.
However, due to the limitations of magic technology, the real "Titan Project" could not be realized, and was eventually taken away by the Congress of the At County Federation and given to the Steam Engineers Association.
It’s a simple result, but I don’t know what kind of complicated struggle is involved.
After listening to Engineer Davrion's story, Qingkong couldn't help but agree and said, "Yes... Scholars are often much more stubborn than politicians, and they also have to face competition from various departments within the Oulu College. Fortunately, Dean Wilred simplified the name of the college early on, so there is no need to worry about adding names and sorting them."
Engineer Davrion said with emotion: "President Wilred is a wise man with foresight, otherwise he would not have rebuilt the Oulu College from the ruins. His selection of successors is also admirable. Your academic breadth and tolerance will surely help coordinate the internal relations of the Oulu College.
And the current dean of the Winter Capital Magic Steam Academy..."
Clear Sky stopped Engineer Davrion from continuing: "The situations in our two academies are different. Dean Richard must have his difficulties."
Engineer Davrion realized that it would be inappropriate to complain about Dean Richard at the Winter Capital Magic Steam Academy.
"I am sorry for my words... Thank you for meeting me."
“Good luck with your work!”
Davrion left with satisfaction, while Qingkong was thinking about how to get the key magic technology of the "Titan Project" through the Winter Capital Magic Academy.
It just so happened that Vice Dean Antoine came to see Qingkong at this time.
He held a list and said, "Professor Qingkong, these are the names of the people that our Winter Capital Steam Magic Academy is going to send to the Moonlight Royal Court, as well as the outstanding students we recommend to you.
If you have no objection, I will have them prepare to go to the Moonlight Court."
"Thank you..." Qingkong took the list.
The sunlight outside the window was shining on her. The holiness and magnificence made Antoine admire her. "Professor Qingkong, every time I see you, I can't help but think of those beautiful words. During the days you were at the Winter Capital Magic Steam Academy, every day was a day worth looking forward to for me."
This is almost an alternative confession.
But Qingkong is not interested in men: "I hear the same thing almost every once in a while. I hope you just appreciate it, otherwise it will only disappoint you.
There is nothing wrong with the people going to Moonlight Royal Court. Judging from their resumes, they are all respected scholars and students with excellent academic performance. But... why are most of the professors who go to Moonlight Royal Court to conduct world tree research from the magic department, while there are many steam department students who go to Moonlight Royal Court to support education? "
Antoine, who was warned, retracted his gaze and immediately explained: "This is because the study of the World Tree involves more magic , alchemy, and supernatural subjects. The professors of the Department of Magic are more qualified for research work in the Moonlight Royal Court.
The students sent to the Steam Department... are because their magical knowledge is sufficient for elementary education, and their knowledge of steam and machinery will help popularize elementary manufacturing in the First People's Grassland."
Studying the world tree is a completely new field that has never been seen in the academic world before. It is easy to become famous if you can produce results. It is a good job that brings both fame and fortune, so naturally everyone is scrambling to get in.
To support the education of the Moonlight Court means going to the poor barbarian tribes on the grasslands of our ancestors to suffer, which of course is something that cannot be avoided.
However, Qingkong did not expect that the favoritism of the Winter Capital Magic Steam Academy would be so obvious, and it was simply suppressing the Steam Department without any disguise.
"You are very thoughtful." Qingkong did not point out the purpose of the list. She handed it to Jennifer beside her and said to Antoine, "Now that you have confirmed the personnel going to the Moonlight Royal Court, I should also prepare to end this visit."
Antoine asked reluctantly, "Are you leaving so soon? The students all like your esoteric arts class very much. Your rich knowledge in esoteric arts has benefited all of us a lot.
I sincerely invite you to stay a little longer... The personnel going to Moonlight Royal Court have been confirmed, but a lot of equipment and supplies still need to be collected."
Qingkong said helplessly: "I also want to stay for a while longer. The uniqueness of Dongdu Magic Steam Academy in the field of magic alchemy is worth spending more time to learn.
For example, there are many things I don’t understand about the paper on the five-hertz single-line source of alchemical neurons. There are also macro changes in the mental magnetic field in the magic field... It would be even better if I could ask the author directly. "
"Leave this matter to me!" In order to allow Qingkong to stay longer, Antoine promised to make arrangements immediately.
Although the two professors who wrote these two papers did not belong to the Department of Mysticism, it was easy for Antoine, as the vice-dean, to arrange for them to answer Qingkong's questions.
Qingkong saw the structural drawings of the Titan I prototype and some design drawings through Luke. It can be judged that the alchemical neuron and the perfect mental matching technology of the driver should be based on these two papers as the underlying logic.
The authors of these two papers must be important participants in the magic guide assembly of the Titan-1 prototype.
Therefore, Qingkong decided to start with these two magic professors to see if he could find some clues about the magic design drawings of the "Titan Project".
Qingkong is responsible for the magic part, and Luke is responsible for the steam machinery part.
In the following days, Luke increased his workload. In addition to inspecting the underground steam lines and laying out secret rituals, he also had to devote a lot of time to the construction of the Titan I prototype.
In order to save time, he even moved directly into the laboratory. His work attitude made Helkkin, who claimed to be a workaholic, feel that he was too lazy.
Finally one day, Hulkkin said to Luke, who was directing the workers to install the steam engine, "Sir, there is a charity fundraising gala at the Grand Amba Hotel tonight, calling on the rich to donate money to refugees and orphans caused by the war.
Mr. Elvis and Miss Angelia will be there."
Darikova, wearing a Titan pilot suit, said: "Today's work schedule is to test the horizontal stability of Titan 1 tonight!"
Helkkin said, "This party is very important to Mr. Luke! The testing can be handed over to other engineers."
Luke focused all his attention on the form in his hand, listening to the workers' reports and checking the items on the form one by one.
At the same time, he said: "Yes, this is a very important party, and I also plan to do what I can for the refugees who have lost their homes and orphans who have lost their loved ones due to the war.
The last article I published in Steam Weekly received a lot of royalties, and I plan to donate all of it. "
Hulkkin praised: "Mr. Luke is truly a kind-hearted philanthropist."
Luke felt that Helkkin was capable of reaching the position of Chief of the Ice Cave. He didn't know how good his professional skills were, but he was definitely gifted in adapting to changing circumstances and being able to flatter others.
He asked Helkkin, "Have you finished the homework I assigned to you yesterday?"
Helkkin adopted an apprentice's attitude and said, "I'll put it on your desk when I'm done. Please check your comments when you have time."
"Hmm..." Luke nodded slightly and said, "Since you have something to do tonight, I won't assign you homework today. Go back and prepare. I'll see you tonight."
"Yes, Mr. Luke, see you tonight."
Helkkin left in a hurry.
This party is not only important to Luke, but also very important to him. Not only do we need to arrange personnel to protect the important people who attend the party, but we also need to ensure that Mr. Luke and Miss Angelia's meeting goes smoothly.
There is nothing much to say about Mr. Luke. His character, knowledge, and upbringing are impeccable. But Miss Angelia...
I hope she won't do anything out of line in front of Mr. Luke. She is just the best solution for Mr. Luke, but not the only solution.
In the winter capital, there are many young ladies from big families waiting for marriage.
Hulkkin leaves and Luke gets back to work.
What was installed today was a two-phase steam engine made of water molecules materialized using alchemical technology.
The entire steam engine, weighing one ton, is made entirely of alchemical materials, and alchemy is used to give the materials corresponding physical and magical properties, which is equivalent to using complex magical creation techniques to turn the spell model into a physical entity.
It took a whole afternoon to install the new steam engine. Then Luke called up the design drawings of the Titan I prototype and carefully compared the parameters under the supervision of the supervisor.
It was getting dark outside and all the lights in the laboratory workshop were turned on.
Darikova, who had been waiting here, saw that Luke seemed to have forgotten the time. Although she was reluctant, she still reminded him in a low voice: "Mr. Luke, you have a charity party to attend in the evening."
Luke kept his eyes on the design so that Qingkong in the background could record it. Hearing Darikova's reminder, he took out his pocket watch and looked at it: "Don't worry... The first half of the party was all boring and self-touching sensationalism. Don't you think about who caused the war?
They took out a very small portion of the war profits and gave it to the victims of the war, calling it charity... How ironic!"
When Darikova heard Luke say such a thing, she immediately looked at the soldiers standing around with concern and whispered, "Sir, these words will get you into trouble."
"I am simply stating a fact. If I were involved in Yate County Union politics, I would do everything in my power to end the war as quickly as possible."
"Sir!" Darikova was a little anxious.
The soldiers around were either protecting the Titan I or the blueprints of the Titan I. They were all very loyal to Congress. The people working here were all hired by Harut Heavy Industries, and there must be spies arranged by Elvis.
What Luke just said would surely reach the ears of the oligarchs who control the country.
"Okay, let's stop talking. Just keep an eye on the time. We'll leave in another hour."
And within half an hour, Luke's complaints reached Elvis.
Elvis, the owner of Harut Heavy Industries, is an extremely oppressive middle-aged man. He sits in a luxurious , smoking a cigar and listening to reports from his subordinates.
A charity gala was going on outside, and the host was telling a tear-jerking story.
Elvis puffed out his cigarette and asked, "Did Luke really say that?"
The subordinate replied respectfully: "Yes, Mr. Elvis, I didn't change a single word."
"Very good!" Elvis nodded with satisfaction: "I thought he was a dull scholar whose mind was only filled with research and invention. Such a person can only make money for me if he joins the Elvis family.
He is not opposed to entering politics, which can bring greater benefits to the Elvis family."
A flattering man sitting next to Elvis said, "Mr. Elvis, but he is against this war, which is contrary to the interests of Elvis' family."
"Is there anything wrong with being against war?" Elvis sneered while puffing out cigarettes. "I am also against war, but it does not affect my ability to make money from war. As long as he enters the political arena of the At County Union, it does not matter what he supports or opposes.
I need him as a person, not his ideas."
"Sir, your wisdom is far beyond my reach."
"You can stay by my side just to highlight my wisdom. Luke will be here soon, go see Angelia... Don't cause any trouble for me at this critical moment.
Tell her that if she scares Luke away, I'll cut off all her living expenses!"
"Yes, sir, I'll go find the young lady right away."
