Pirate Kingship.

Chapter 409 Secret: The Dark Cloud of Succession to the Throne of the Solar Empire
At this moment, when Byron saw the natural rubber, he seemed to hear the exciting roar of machines, pistons, levers, and gears combined together.

Amid the interweaving of flames and steam, a vast sound reverberated within the skull, forming a solemn hymn:

"More rivets and steam-steamed steel, the turret is the greatest! Billions of stars, billions of turrets! More rivets and steam-steamed steel, the turret is supreme! Billions of turrets, billions of glory!"

"Ring the bell once, push the lever, start the piston and pump; ring the bell twice, press the button, the engine ignites, the turbine is ignited, and life is injected;

Ring the bell three times, sing in unison, and praise the God of All Things! "

Violet, who was spiritually connected to Byron, also felt his irrepressible excitement.

There is also a key word that echoes repeatedly along with the hymn - boil water!

At present, many tower sequence craftsmen and naturalists, including Violet, are still at the stage of debating the development path of whale oil power.

However, Byron has found the ultimate answer to the whale oil powered revolution, or any form of energy revolution, that is most suitable for a world without magic or with low magic.

Whether it is coal, diesel, natural gas, or even nuclear power, as long as it is connected to external energy, it can all be used to help the steam engine to boil water.

“But why, after so many energy revolutions, people still heat water, or more precisely, boil water?”

Byron had once wondered about this question, but the technology upgrade route in his previous life had already explained everything.

From coal to nuclear power, the action of "boiling water" seems simple and crude, but it is actually a scientific, efficient and widely applicable way of energy conversion.

One of the most critical reasons is thermal engine efficiency!

According to the second law of thermodynamics, there is an efficiency upper limit when thermal energy is converted into other forms of energy - the Carnot efficiency.

The Carnot efficiency states that the efficiency of a heat engine depends on the temperature difference between the high-temperature and low-temperature heat sources it operates on.

The generation and expansion of steam provides an extremely efficient way to achieve this energy conversion between high and low temperatures.

The method of using boiling water to generate steam and then using the steam to drive the turbine not only makes efficient use of energy, but also makes it easier to achieve safe control and maintenance in engineering.

In addition, the steam engine can be applied to a variety of heat sources, making it an excellent bridge between different energy technology iterations!

In addition to steel and copper pipes, the most important thing to confine high-temperature and high-pressure water vapor is rubber.

Natural rubber may not be up to the task, but vulcanized rubber has excellent properties such as high elasticity, heat resistance, high tensile strength, and insolubility in organic solvents, making it a perfect companion for steam engines.

Since boiling water and vulcanizing rubber were the common choices of engineers and countless mechanical experts in previous lives, Byron did not hesitate to adopt them.

Moreover, as we all know, the most important thing about military products is not novelty but stability.

Whether it is the peak or trough of the source tide, the Mythological Era, the Silver Era, or the Snail Era.

Boiling water must be the most universal and stable way to do work, and it is more in line with the sentiments of mortal beings like humans than the other extraordinary route that requires reliance on source material to achieve.

"As long as I light up this technology tree, I can go all the way to more, bigger and stronger roads.

The strongest steam engine, the largest steel battleship, and the most turrets represent the most unrivaled power.

Create a world of steam, where there is no fancy witchcraft, only steam that has grown to its peak!"

Once he climbed up this technology tree, the knowledge Byron brought from another world would be enough for him to see the future five hundred years from now at a glance.

In the previous life, aircraft carriers and aircraft ended the era of cannons, warships and the entire sea power of mankind.

But in this life, humans who have maxed out their no-fly capabilities out of fear of the sky masters of the Dragon King's Court may have a different future.

As long as he can be promoted to the fourth level and become the complete mythical creature [Night Demon Prince], and continue to survive, he will sooner or later see the day when whale oil steam-powered warships rule the sea.

"Pre-dreadnought, dreadnought, super-dreadnought, Nelson class, Bismarck class, Richelieu class, Iowa class.
Adhering to the military-industrial violent aesthetics of "big is strong, more is beautiful", if he doesn't build hundreds of steel monsters in the future, what kind of arms dealer is he? How can he be qualified to be a pirate king?

This trip to Empire of the Sun came at the right time.

[Beast Paradise] This unknown continent is still shrouded in the fog of war. I wonder how many precious treasures are waiting for me to discover. "

With an excited heart and trembling hands, Byron picked up the golden bowl containing something difficult to describe and suddenly looked up at Prince Atahualpa.

It seemed that his gaze was too blazing, causing the other party to misunderstand him. Even the Son of the Sun suddenly shuddered.

Subconsciously, he turned over in the princess's arms and hid his butt behind him.

The drunk was almost sobered up on the spot.

"Gudong!"

I swallowed my saliva dryly, my scalp felt a little tingling, and my heart was filled with a huge wave of emotions:
'There are so many beauties here, why are you looking at me?
Although I really want wealth, royal power, territory, and godhood, I still have a bottom line as a prince.

Besides, so many people are watching.'

If Byron knew what he was thinking, he would probably summon the Blood Hound on the spot and pull out all the Y chromosomes in his body with one claw.

But now Byron was only concerned with where the rubber came from.

"Your Highness, do you still have the raw materials for making this thing? Where is it produced?
I just need a batch of these materials. It would be great if you could help me."

Atahualpa also breathed a sigh of relief and said quickly:
"This is the sap of a 'weeping tree', which grows in the vast rain forest in the central part of the continent, and there are quite a lot of them.

It was originally brought back by a shaman who was looking for poison, but after adding additional sulfur and heating it, he discovered that it had other functions.

But this kind of tree cannot survive in the Ring of Fire Mountains, and there are no ready-made weeping trees in my territory.

But one of my subordinates is responsible for collecting the juice every year to make contraceptive devices, balls, cushions and other items.

July and August are the harvesting seasons, and if you want, I can send someone to take you to the rain forest."

Byron was overjoyed when he heard this. As long as he knew the location, the rest would be easy. He quickly said:
"You don't have to send anyone to go with me. Just point out the general location to me and I'll tell my men to do it."

As soon as the prince gave an order, someone soon delivered a very detailed gold plate map to Byron.

In line with the Taya Empire's advanced astronomy and mathematics, this map was drawn in great detail, with even the source tidal flows of the corresponding geomagnetic nodes marked.

Byron just glanced at it, and the [Logbook] added it to the database.

"Fujin! Muni!"

Byron whispered two names.

Two large ravens, as black as ink but with golden eyes, flew out from his shadow upon hearing the order, circled above his head like two ferocious falcons, and immediately rushed to the palace.

A God's perspective from high above appeared in his mind, but it disappeared as soon as the thought came to him, and the automatic cruise mode had been activated.

"No one knows how to find things better than me. It just so happens that all the evildoers of the Bloodthirsty Cult have come to the New World. I was a little worried that after the three months are over, they will have their fun with Red Beard and something will happen again.

Once we find the rubber trees, we will let them study how to integrate the rubber trees with the weeds, thereby eliminating the long growth cycle of ten years and greatly increasing the yield and quality of rubber.

Then, with the industrial harvesting of rubber, the steel from Torrent Fortress, the whale oil from Rift Trench, and Violet, the witch and craftsman who unified everything, the preliminary industrial puzzle was completed.

Large-scale deployment of whale oil-powered steam engines was just around the corner.

Strictly speaking, the Holy Golden Empire is still in the stage of "accumulating food" and has not publicly emerged. It is not impossible for it to catch up later."

By the time the banquet was over, the rain had stopped.

Byron and Violet walked out of the hall hand in hand, and were led by a lady-in-waiting to the palace where guests were entertained to rest.

Atahualpa, who was still feeling a little cold in the "local area", did not dare to mention the matter of sending someone to sleep with him, thus saving Byron from some trouble.

But for some unknown reason, she gave Byron a small box when he was leaving.

Inside is a golden illusory contraceptive device of the same type - a third-level holy relic [Happy and Worry-free]:
“Conceptual relic.

Effect: Great contraceptive method.

Designate it for use on yourself, other people or an object, and it will take effect immediately as long as you wear the object.

It is ultra-thin and has no physical sensation. No matter how high your rank or how sharp your senses are, you will not be able to feel its existence at all.

However, you can enjoy one-click inactivation, achieve contraception in concept, and prevent diseases and bacteria, without any worries, and enjoy your life as you please.

Destiny: Safety first, no chance of taking advantage! "

This relic, which sounds very unorthodox, is somewhat similar to the Emperor's New Clothes.

But in the case of [The Emperor's New Clothes], he was not wearing anything, but thought he was wearing anything; in this case, he was clearly wearing something, but thought he was not.

“It is indeed a magical tool for those who do not want to cause any loss of life but still pursue a better life experience.

But the Lancaster clan has its own sentiments. If I want to use this thing, my dad will have to chop me with a fruit knife first.

It’s good for cheating people.”

Byron kept it safely and had already decided who to give it to.

The group was walking through the palace complex, and when they were about to reach the guest reception room, Byron's ears suddenly moved, and his [Divine Vision] response was activated.

He immediately "saw" through his ears that in another remote palace not far away, a door was quietly pushed open.

Two figures walked out quietly.

One of them was the captain of the prince's guard, Xinqi Roca, whom I had just met today.

The other was a graceful black-haired noblewoman who was also dressed in a jeweled and gold-threaded dress like the princess, and she also had an additional black robe on her body.

Without them saying anything, Byron could "hear" the exploding hormones of this man and woman.

The two hugged each other before leaving. They were obviously a pair of wild mandarin ducks who had just enjoyed some pleasure and were sneaky and didn't want to be discovered.

“Hiss! This palace that belongs to the prince should be filled with Atahualpa’s women, right?
We encountered such an exciting thing on our first day here?
That prince has a patch of green grass growing on his head?
It shouldn't be possible. How can a group of dark wizards who have mastered the [Bloodline Codex] be bullied? They might as well just commit suicide."

Just as Byron was thinking about a lot of things, the noble lady turned a few corners in the palace complex and happened to walk through a corridor in front of them, so the two naturally met.

The noble lady was calm and composed, showing no signs of guilt at all. She even nodded in greeting at the two of them with a moving look in her eyes.

He paused for a moment on Byron, imperceptibly, then turned and left.

After she was gone, Byron asked the female official who led the way:

"Who is this lady to the prince?"

The female official did not think about it and replied respectfully:
“This is one of the 217 children of the previous King, and the half-sister of His Royal Highness, Princess Potha Capak.

Her Royal Highness the Princess married a general of the empire who had made great military achievements in her early years.

However, one time, the general was unfortunately killed in battle while fighting against the totem god, and Princess Pota has been a widow for several years and has no children.

After His Majesty's death some time ago, many important figures have been looking for supporters among the princes.

Our Prince Atahualpa is the son of Queen Coya and the most favored by Your Majesty. Although he is young, he has the purest bloodline and has the support of many princes and princesses.

Princess Perta Capac was one of them.

Although he is said to be only a third-rank official, he is the first member of the royal family to move his family to Hot Spring City, and he is the most supportive of Your Highness. "

When Byron heard the female official say that the other party was not Atahualpa's wife, instead of feeling relieved for his "good brother", he narrowed his eyes slightly.

Because the name that appeared in the [Logbook] was not Perta Capac at all!

But it was a completely different name: Therese Ashbell.

The information on the other party could not be read completely, which meant that the other party's rank was definitely not just level three.

However, Byron made another discovery.

He had finally found the familiar scent he had smelled from the captain of the guard earlier. The princess, who had a close relationship with the captain of the guard, was the source.

That is actually the smell that belongs exclusively to [Night Devil]!

It is normal for a widowed princess of distinguished status to find an excellent next home, and it is also understandable to play with the theme of "park", "abandoned house" or "grove".

But it is definitely not normal for a disguised Night Devil to take the initiative to find the captain of the guard who the prince relies on very much!

Thinking of this, the ink on the logbook began to smudge and new words appeared.

[Secret: The dark cloud of the succession of the throne of the Solar Empire, historical influence 30, decryption density 13%]

Byron's eyes sparkled.

I immediately realized that a turmoil was beginning to emerge.

The old gods' followers on the east coast, the colonists who came from the north, and some indigenous totem gods who were ready to make moves, the throne change in the Sun Empire, which was a gathering of storms, gradually became the eye of the storm for the game between all parties in the entire southern continent.

(End of this chapter)