Magic Industrial Age.

Chapter 10: The Magic Pool and the Wild Stone

This is a large basement, which is semicircular in shape, like a corridor.

The floor and walls are all paved with a special lapis lazuli, with a unified style that is slightly monotonous.

On the top of the basement, there is a crystal ball the size of an adult's palm embedded every two meters, emitting bright but not dazzling light.

This kind of crystal ball also has a special name, called magic crystal lamp.

As the name suggests, the light converted from magic energy can provide continuous illumination for a long time.

In terms of ease of use, brightness, and exquisite design, it is far superior to candles, and it does not even have the meaning of burning flames.

However, the crystal ball used, as well as the magic material called 'tungsten gold' filled in the crystal ball, are extremely expensive.

In addition, once it is activated, it will continuously consume magic energy, which means that ordinary wealthy families cannot afford it.

Most nobles only dared to use it to make things look more fancy when holding banquets.

Of course, the crystal lamp is located where the magic energy pool is, so there is no shortage of energy, it is standard equipment!

Under the soft light, the pool of magic energy became clearer.

That was the center of the basement, and it was indeed a pool. It wasn't too big, about one meter square, with clear spring water rippling inside.

It's not quite appropriate to call it spring water. It is actually a mixture of magic power and magic spring water. It has an extremely complex structure and can maintain the stability of magic power for a long time.

The spring water is filled with the four colors of yellow, red, green and blue, representing the four elemental powers of earth, fire, wind and water.

Of course, there are more chaotic colors, which are the mixture of four elemental forces and the true form of magic energy.

There was naturally no wind in the basement, but the spring water in the magic energy pool was surging in a unique way, spreading outward from the center like a wave, constantly surging and shrinking.

Along with this movement, the entire magic energy pool was emitting a faint light, flickering, as if it was breathing, or sucking!
This is the process of absorbing magic energy from the four elemental planes of 'earth, fire, wind and water'. It doesn't look fast, but this kind of miniature magic energy pool can only do this.

At this time, beside the magic energy pool, Luo Yi had already put on special clothes. The sealed suit made of white silk was very thick. Even breathing was not smooth after putting it on.

But there is no way around it. The magic energy pool is expensive and sophisticated, and it is necessary to use all means to reduce the impact of the external environment.

Luo Yi understood it, that is, when he looked out at the outside world through the dust-proof suit, his eyes were faintly blue, and his pupils under the light had shrunk to the size of a needle tip, with countless information flashing.

Kano was also nearby, but he did not disturb him until Luo Yi unconsciously stretched out his hand and was about to touch the pool, then he hurriedly spoke out to stop him.

"Brother Luo Yi, you can't touch this. The energy density in the magic energy pool is extremely high. It may be dangerous."

"Oh, sorry!"

Luo Yi reacted, but did not withdraw his hand. Instead, he stroked the lapis lazuli floor, feeling the bumps and depressions on it through the silk cloth.

Don’t be fooled by the smoothness of these lapis lazuli stones. In fact, if you look at them under a magnifying glass, you will see that the surface is covered with intricate inscriptions.

The entire floor and walls were covered with them, so densely packed that there was no end in sight.

The magical energy channel formed by the inscriptions is paved with extremely fine mithril threads.

Luo Yi lay on the ground almost pervertedly, checking bit by bit, from the ground to the wall, and even the roof.

Until he moved step by step along various paths and finally reached the exit.

Kano was somewhat disdainful of Roy's exaggerated behavior. He knew well what a first-year student at the Philante School of Magic could learn.

Especially now, the school has just started. In fact, I can’t say that I have learned much knowledge about magic machinery. I can only say that I have not come into contact with it at all.

However, he also knew the actual situation of the factory and the difficulties faced by the factory director, Mr. Maruna, so he let Luo Yi wander around.

Of course, Luo Yi didn't know what Kano was thinking, and even if he knew he wouldn't care. At this moment, Shen Lan's compliments were echoing in his mind.

"It's so complex, so detailed, so beautiful, so symmetrical. I just can't describe how I feel at this moment."

"Originally, I thought the technological level of this world was just that, nothing to worry about, but I never expected that the micro-carving technology has reached such a level. It's really incredible!"

Luo Yi asked: "Do you understand?"

"Of course I can't understand that!"

"I don't understand what you are amazed at?"

“I can’t understand the details, but I know the level of craftsmanship. This doesn’t look like something from this world at all. The precision is too high.

Moreover, this magic energy pool has various functions, such as connecting the elemental plane, absorbing the power of elements, storing and stabilizing magic energy, and then drawing it for use...

A series of designs, amazing! ”

"Look at these walls and floors. They are actually one piece. The size, shape, and position of each piece are fixed. If there is a problem, we just need to find the problem and replace the corresponding lapis lazuli piece."

Luo Yi was surprised: "Modular design?"

"Yes, it's a modular design! I never thought that magic in this world has developed to this level?!"

Just as Shenlan was exclaiming in amazement, a bell rang, which scared Luoyi!
Ding Dong!

Ding Dong!

Ding Dong!

Luo Yi suddenly looked up and saw a mechanical clock hanging on the wall. It was chiming clearly as if the time had come.

It should be said that the decoration of the entire basement is simple, and there are almost no unnecessary items unless necessary.

Not to mention, each piece of lapis lazuli on the wall has a fixed position and naturally cannot be destroyed at will. So the appearance of this mechanical clock seems strange.

Sure enough, Luo Yi saw Kano was stunned at first, then ran out in a hurry, and when he came back, he had a tightly wrapped thing in his hand.

He walked to the magic energy pool and carefully opened the package to reveal the items inside.

It was an irregular black stone, about the size of a baby's fist, not very solid. When it was opened, the surface of the wrapping paper had turned black.

Kano took out a special wooden shovel, put the black stone on it, and stretched it over the magic energy pool. He tilted it carefully, and the black stone fell into the water.

thump!
A very slight sound was heard, and with the naked eye, the black stone disappeared visibly, and the clear spring water created a wave of black ripples before returning to its original state.

After doing all this, he let out a long sigh and his tense muscles relaxed.

At some point, Luo Yi was standing beside him and asked, "Mr. Kano, what is this?"

"Stone of the Wilderness!"

"Wild Stone?"

“In theory, the magic energy pool operates spontaneously, but some special substances are constantly consumed, so they need to be replenished at regular times and locations.

This Wild Stone is one of them!"

"I see!"

Luo Yi nodded with an expression of being taught, which made Kano feel a little amused. He didn't even know such basic knowledge, so I wonder what he came to see?
Thinking this in his heart, he felt a little reluctant to serve, so he asked directly: "Brother Luo Yi, are you sure?"

"alright, alright!"

"So is there anything else you want to see?"

"I also want to see the magic spinning machine, is that okay?"

"Of course, come on, come this way!"

As he spoke, Kano led Luo Yi out of a side door, first took off his dust-proof clothing in the cloakroom, then walked through a long corridor, going up continuously.

Before I got close, I could hear the noisy sound of machines starting up, and the "bang bang" sound almost covered up all other sounds.

Until he pushed open a door, Luo Yi was shocked by the scene in front of him.

Dozens of spinning machines are running at the same time, and the roof is covered with rows of gears. These gears in turn drive rows of long transmission rods. The transmission rods run through the entire workshop, rotating rapidly and driving rows of belts.

There were also many workers shuttling back and forth, some filling raw materials, some pulling and twisting wires, some patrolling back and forth, and some busying themselves with swift hands and feet.

It was obvious that these were all skilled workers. Even when Roy and Kano came in, most of them just looked up and went on with their own business.

When he got here, Luo Yi felt a sense of familiarity. He looked around, as if he was watching the fun. But with blue light flashing in his eyes, he had seen everything he should see clearly.

It was actually similar to what he imagined. The magic energy pool was the core of the factory and its function was to supply energy.

However, magic energy is just magic energy, and it needs to be converted into power to drive machinery.

So, there is a universal power machine.

To put it simply, this is composed of part of the magic circle, plus hydraulic source, gear transmission, universal joint and other mechanical structures.

When the magic energy is supplied, the hydraulic source starts to work, the gears rotate, and the mechanical force is transmitted, driving the textile machine to move quickly.

Then, the production of a magic textile machine began.

　In my imagination, the magic energy pool is the power plant and the wilderness stone is the coal mine. Is this easier to understand?
　　
　
(End of this chapter)