Manor Lord of the Elf World

Chapter 228 The Birth of Electricity

Derrick Institute.

In contrast to the bustling arena, the research institute was deserted.

Scholar Derrick was looking at the Pokémon in front of him with great curiosity.

It was a strange Pokémon with a gray body, one eye in the center of its spherical body, and a horseshoe-shaped magnet on each side of its body.

Magnemite is an Electric-type Pokémon.

According to Derrick's research, Pokémon of this type possess a very peculiar power within their bodies, which he calls: electricity.

As a researcher, Derrick suddenly had a new idea.

Since Fire-type Pokémon can use fire as energy, what about Electric-type Pokémon's electricity?

A picture flashed through Derrick's mind.

During thunderstorms, lightning strikes the trees, igniting them into raging fires.

When electrical energy appears, it emits light.

If this electricity were collected and stored, could it replace kerosene lamps and become the new lighting tool for Raven City?

Derrick felt as if a completely new world was slowly unfolding before him.

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[Your subject Derrick has become interested in the electricity of Electric-type Pokémon, and has begun researching electricity.]

Inside the castle.

Raven, who had just redeemed the power technologies such as the [Generator] and [Light], was about to hand them over to the craftsmen in the Royal Workshop for research when he unexpectedly saw this notification on the territory's floor.

Derrick? He's become interested in electricity?

Raven looked at the notice with great interest.

interesting.

He suddenly remembered something: if he didn't use his cheat code to unlock technology, would humanity in this era be able to create electric lights and other electrical technologies on its own?
The answer is yes.

It's just a matter of time.

Since that's the case, let him add fuel to the fire!
Raven summoned Elif and instructed him to hand over the blueprints and technology to the artisans of the Royal Workshop for research.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Eriff was already used to all of this. He took the blueprints and prepared to turn and leave.

"Wait a moment!"

"What's wrong, Your Majesty?" Elif paused slightly and turned to look at Raven.

“I heard that Derrick has been researching Electric-type Pokémon recently. Let him go to the Royal Workshop and study with the craftsmen,” Raven said, perhaps Derrick would bring him some new surprises.

After a brief moment of stunned silence, Eriff nodded and said, "Yes, Your Majesty!"

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When Derrick heard the news at the research institute, he was stunned.

"His Majesty invited me to visit the Royal Workshops?" he asked incredulously.

What does Your Majesty mean by this?

“His Majesty said you’ll know when you get there,” Elif said with a smile.

“Alright then.” Derrick nodded, then put down his research and followed Elif to the Royal Workshop located in the central area of ​​Raven City.

As soon as he entered, he was captivated by the scenery.

On the huge table were many miniature objects, including a miniature version of the steam train he was familiar with, a miniature model of the entire city of Raven, and even the original steam engine.

At that very moment, a group of craftsmen and scholars were gathered around a table, studying something together.

There were also many Electric-type Pokémon gathered around, including Mareep, Magnemite, and Electivire.

Derrick walked in, and heard the craftsmen say:

"A Pokémon bio-energy generator... a power source completely different from a steam engine? Using the electricity of an Electric-type Pokémon as a power source, what an incredible and ingenious idea!" "A light bulb... a tool used for illumination, using a tungsten filament..."

"I remember the smelter recently acquired a new batch of wolframite, right? In that case, let them give it a try!"

With a command from the workshop guild master, the entire royal workshop immediately sprang into action, like a giant machine starting to run.

Derrick watched this scene unfold, observing the craftsmen moving about. Although he didn't understand His Majesty Raven's intentions, he obediently stayed behind to observe.

On the first day, the craftsmen used glass to create a glass dome that resembled a cover.

On the third day, the smelter delivered the processed tungsten ore, which the craftsmen then processed into tungsten wire.

On the seventh day, thanks to the efforts of the craftsmen, the world's first bio-energy generator was officially born.

Derrick watched as the craftsmen assembled these items, and then an Electric-type Pokémon helped activate them.

Then, a miraculous scene unfolded.

After the electricity was turned on, an incredibly bright light shone from inside that small glass dome!

That is……!
"The electric light has been successfully developed!" a craftsman murmured in disbelief.

"A miracle! His Majesty Raven has created another miracle!" someone exclaimed excitedly.

Traditional kerosene lamps require a great deal of kerosene, while this device called an electric lamp can easily provide illumination with just the power of a Pokémon.

The electricity consumed by a Pokémon can perhaps be replenished with just one berry.

More importantly, from now on, there will be no more darkness in the nights of Raven City!

At that moment, everyone realized the importance of this device called "electric light".

Derrick finally realized why His Majesty Raven had sent him here.

The power within Electric-type Pokémon can indeed be used as an energy source!

So... what about Pokémon of other types?

Fire-type Pokémon help start fires, Grass-type Pokémon help tend crops, Ground-type Pokémon help with farming, Water-type Pokémon help with watering, and the more powerful ones can even change the weather in a short time.

Now, Electric-type Pokémon can also help generate electricity.

There are so many Pokémon and types in this world that have not yet been discovered by humans. What kind of power do they possess?

Derrick suddenly felt incredibly excited.

He bid farewell to everyone at the Royal Workshop, turned around, and excitedly ran back to the research institute to begin a new round of research.

Meanwhile, inside the castle.

Raven was looking at the small light bulb on the table with great interest.

"Come on, Dragonite, can you give me some electricity?"

"Awoo~"

Dragonite happily stepped forward and took the light bulb in its hand. With a surge of electricity, the small light bulb magically lit up.

"Awoo!" The Dragonite's gaze was involuntarily drawn to it.

"Your Majesty Raven, the generators and light bulbs have been successfully completed. Our craftsmen are currently mass-producing them, and it won't be long before they are deployed throughout the city," Elif reported.

Raven nodded slightly.

This is just the beginning.

Next, they will spread electricity throughout the entire Union, so that every citizen can use electric lights, and in this way, mankind will no longer fear the dark.

However, just like laying railway tracks, this is a huge project!
They need enough time to complete it.

　...I don't know what to say anymore. Sigh, life is so hard. Even in this state, readers still vote for me and support me. Sometimes I feel really ashamed. I'm so sorry everyone. Last year was a complete flop; I almost couldn't afford to eat. It's so hard. Writing is so hard, so tiring. Maybe it's true, as some readers have said, that I've run out of ideas? I'm really sorry. These two books might be my last works. Thank you all for your support over the years.

　　
　
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