Otherworld Girl Development Guide

After being towed out of the port, the Dayu started its own power, and the propeller spun and stirred the blue seawater, leaving a long wake behind the stern.

Two Type 022 missile boats moved up from both sides to escort the Dayu, helping it to sail out of the dangerous waters where fish-men might appear.

"Dayu...This is the Xirang Base. Have a safe journey!"

"Dayu Ship received. Best of luck to you! Over."

Standing on the aft deck of the Dayu, Zhou Mingrui watched the Xirang Base gradually recede into the distance until the island disappeared below the horizon, feeling a slight sense of melancholy.

I never imagined I would leave the Xirang Base in this way, being forced to go outside for a while.

Project 630 (Sixth Generation High-Speed ​​High-Meuveability Fighter Jet)...

Project 645 (Vanguard Cannon)...

Project 650 (Low Earth Orbit Spacecraft)...

Project 660 (Manned Combat Mech)...

Project 666 (Unmanned Autonomous Weapons)...

......

He was no longer involved in the subsequent development of these projects.

Of course, he didn't really do anything at the scene either. He was just a bystander who handed over wrenches and shouted "666"... and was even criticized for not being quick enough.

"What are you doing? You look troubled..."

A pleasant voice sounded behind him. Zhou Mingrui turned around and saw Ellie walking to his side with a serene smile on her face. She reached out and rested her hand on the railing, looking in the direction of Xirang. She had stayed in Xirang for half a year, and she was a little reluctant to leave.

"It's nothing, I'm just a little unaccustomed to suddenly going on a long trip."

People... they're just so dramatic.

“I felt the same way when I first traveled far from home, but I got used to it quickly…” Ellie said softly, her long, silver-gray hair dancing in the sea breeze like a joyful sprite.

Tilting his head to glance at Ellie's beautiful profile, Zhou Mingrui smiled inwardly. Was she trying to comfort him?

"What are some local specialties of Kroboret?"

"A local specialty?" Ellie tapped her lips with her index finger, a thoughtful expression on her face. After a moment's thought, she said, "A kind of stone that can grow on its own?"

"A self-growing stone?"

"Hmm, a kind of magical dark green stone that grows on its own. Scholars have studied them, but haven't found the answer..." Ellie gestured to show how the stone grew from small to large.

Zhou Mingrui silently made a mental note of it, thinking that when he arrived in Krobel, he would go and see this magical stone; perhaps it was some kind of rare treasure.

The two chatted for a while longer when the Dayu suddenly sounded its horn. The Type 022 missile boats escorting it on both sides quickly adjusted their course and returned to the Xirang base.

In the sky, a small black dot, barely visible, streaked across the top of the Dayu. Even without the escort of the Type 022 missile boat, there must have been a reconnaissance aircraft in the sky providing early warning for the Dayu.

"Those are the iron birds from the Xirang base?"

Ellie looked up at the sky with her gray eyes. Her exceptional eyesight allowed her to clearly see the black dot in the sky, which was the iron bird she had seen in the Breath of Earth.

She never expected that those iron birds could fly so high, completely different from the airships she was familiar with.

"That's an airplane... Do you have aircraft where you live?"

"Yes, we have a kind of airship that can fly in the sky, but most of them are for military use. There are very few civilian routes. There is only one flight per week in Krobel."

"Does an airship also use force?"

Zhou Mingrui still doesn't understand what orbal energy is, and the pistol that Ellie always carries is also powered by orbal energy.

The StarRing technicians only did some research before focusing their efforts on Project 666.

The concept of energy is incompatible with humanity's current technological development. Humanity primarily relies on electrical, chemical, and nuclear energy. With the artificial sun within reach, Star Ring currently maintains an attitude of observation and research regarding this unknown energy source.

You can't just switch tech trees whenever you want; taking too big a step can easily lead to disaster!

"Yes, most of the airships are manufactured by the Kingdom of Bel, whose orbal technology is the most advanced."

Chapter 27 Don't let it escalate to the point of causing a death! (A supplementary chapter for those who donated)

After the Dayu ship sailed beyond the maximum range of the Xirang base reconnaissance aircraft, it entered unknown waters and embarked on a lonely journey.

This is a completely unfamiliar sea area, where the vast ocean is nothing but turquoise.

The electronic equipment of the Dayu ship is turned on 24 hours a day to collect marine data on Mingrui Star, and the towed sonar is constantly listening for unusual sounds on the seabed.

Sailors armed with assault rifles patrolled the cabins and decks around the clock to prevent strange creatures from climbing aboard.

In the control room, the first mate and Captain Fugen were on watch. Captain Fugen used his extensive maritime knowledge to determine the direction, and the crew members next to him quickly recorded it down. These were all valuable lessons.

"Engine room... This is the control room, please respond..."

"This is the engine room. All is normal. Over."

"Server room...this is the control room, please respond..."

"This is the server room. Everything is normal. Over."

......

Security checks like this are conducted every 20 minutes, and password verification is performed every hour.

On another planet, one has to be extremely careful and walk on thin ice to ensure safety. If it were an Indian, he would probably have died countless times. Then he said very "peacefully" that it was not his fault, but God's arrangement.

"Captain Fugen, how much longer until we escape these deep waters..."

Fugen looked at the detailed nautical chart, thought for a moment, and said, "...it will take at least another day."

The first mate nodded and noted it down on the nautical chart.

Due to historical reasons, the prime meridian's base point on Earth is not in China, but on Mingrui Star, the prime meridian's base point is the Xirang Base... and it has been there since ancient times!

Fugen was deeply impressed when he first encountered latitude and longitude. They relied heavily on compasses and nautical charts to determine their location at sea, and latitude and longitude were of immense help to their navigation.

After leaving the Abyss Sea, it will sail directly southwest. It would take local ships nearly a month to sail, but if the Dayu maintains its cruising speed, it will arrive at the first stop of this diplomatic mission, the Kingdom of Bel, in about twenty days.

.............

Zhou Mingrui's room was in the safest location on the Dayu. Because of her status, Ellie lived opposite Zhou Mingrui, and Shi Qiang, as Zhou Mingrui's bodyguard, lived next door.

Zhou Mingrui's room was quite large, almost the size of the captain's cabin. The table was covered with "study materials" provided to him by Hehehe, plus occasional private tutoring. Zhou Mingrui felt that his horizons had broadened considerably. Although he had not yet reached the point of seeing through the surface to the essence, he was gradually developing his own opinions.

Just as he was reading, there was a sudden knocking on the door.

"Ok?"

Zhou Mingrui glanced warily at the door, picked up the walkie-talkie, and coughed lightly. A moment later, Shi Qiang's voice came through the walkie-talkie:

"Safety..."

Just as Zhou Mingrui got up to open the door, Shi Qiang said again, "...Be careful not to cause any deaths, that's all."

"Don't let it escalate to the point of causing a death?" Zhou Mingrui, completely bewildered, opened the door and finally understood what Shi Qiang meant. He saw Ellie standing at the door with a book in her hand.

I never expected Shi Qiang to be this kind of person. What does he know? He and Ellie have a purely platonic friendship.

Ellie looked apologetic. "I'm sorry... there's something I don't understand, and I'd like to ask you about it."

"It's alright. I'm a little hungry too. Let's go to the cafeteria and eat while we talk."

"it is good."

After saying that, Zhou Mingrui closed the door and walked towards the cafeteria, with Ellie obediently following behind him.

In the 24-hour kitchen, Zhou Mingrui and Ellie sat in a corner with coffee and cookies in front of them.

"There's something I don't understand here..."

Ellie placed the book "Geopolitics" on the table. It was a revised edition, with much of the sensitive information removed, leaving only some theory.

These simple theories were a treasure to Ellie, since such knowledge was restricted on Mingrui Star, and ordinary people, including some minor nobles, could not access this level of knowledge.

Ellie placed a simple, hand-drawn map of Krober on the table, with landmarks marked in neat handwriting.

Zhou Mingrui tilted his head, looked at the map, and asked, "Is this Krober?"

"Um..."

She nodded, glanced at Zhou Mingrui, who had to tilt his head to see the map, her gray eyes flickered, and she got up, walked around the table, and sat down next to him.

Suddenly, a pleasant scent wafted into Zhou Mingrui's nose, and whether it was his imagination or not, Zhou Mingrui felt that her cheeks were slightly flushed.

"Cough... This is much more convenient."

Zhou Mingrui coughed lightly and looked down at the map. When he saw the terrain around Krober, he frowned deeply.

The city of Krobel is located next to a huge freshwater lake, which means that Krobel has no shortage of freshwater and the plains are rich in resources. However, the problem is that the upstream of the freshwater lake is in the Rebonian Empire.

The Rebonian Empire gave Zhou Mingrui a strong sense of déjà vu, as if he were seeing the beacon of light on Mingrui Star... After pondering for a moment, Zhou Mingrui said softly, "I've recently been researching the Bel Kingdom..."

Ellie paused for a moment, somewhat confused as to why Zhou Mingrui would bring up the Kingdom of Bell.

The Kingdom of Bel is located in the southwestern part of the continent, bordering the sea. It has a long tradition, advanced orbal technology, abundant mineral resources, and the Queen's superb diplomatic skills. For the time being, it maintains a neutral stance.

For a small country sandwiched between two major powers, maintaining neutrality is pure wishful thinking if it lacks sufficient political acumen and the strength to protect itself.

To put it simply, think of the small country caught between the bald eagle and the polar bear during the Cold War, and you'll understand the situation of the Kingdom of Bel.

"...You mentioned that the border situation between the Kingdom of Bel and the Empire of Rebonia was very tense six months ago, right?"

All the information about the Kingdom of Bell was provided by Ellie out of friendship, but the information was not detailed, and besides, information is time-sensitive.

Six months ago, tensions were high, but now it's unclear whether a conflict has escalated to the point of accidental conflict, or even whether the Empire has unilaterally invaded the Kingdom of Bel.

"Yes, I learned about it from the newspaper."

When their eyes met, Zhou Mingrui seemed to see his own reflection in Ellie's gray eyes.

"Geography has a significant impact on the relationship between nations. The main water source for the Bel Kingdom is a river that runs through the entire kingdom and is known as the 'Gift of the Goddess.' Its upstream lies in the Rebonia Empire. If the Empire were to cut off this river..."

A great river that runs through the entire Kingdom of Bel, and is also the kingdom's main water source. Its upper reaches are in the Rebonia Empire!

What does this mean...? Just look at the upstream areas of several major water sources in countries bordering China. If China builds a few dams, they'll all have to kneel and sing praises! (This is also why the upper reaches of the Yellow River and the Yangtze River are so important.)

Instantly, Ellie's already fair face turned ashen. She finally understood what Zhou Mingrui meant, recalling the chain reaction caused by the cut-off of water sources and the drying up of lakes in Krobel City.

She felt a wave of dizziness and asked with a slightly bitter tone:

"Then... is there still hope for Klopp?"