Starting with the defeated female knight

Although the arrival of the elves slightly disrupted Green's original plans, the tasks still needed to be done.

After sending out a group of tentacles specifically to keep an eye on the green worms and elves, and adding several layers of protection, Green shifted his attention to study something else that was more worthy of attention.

Magic Steam Engine.

Thanks to the results of the materials science card draw, and those 'lower bloodlines' with production-related skill specialties, Green finally managed to produce this thing before the end of the year.

Moreover, they not only created it, but also crafted a magical steam engine, and on New Year's Eve, they had the mages start it up and drive it around for a long time.

Of course, Green also knew that starting with steam cars was not the best option.

Machinery, factories, and even farmland should be the places where it should first be put to use.

Through gradual experimentation and accumulation, the technology matures, and then it is gradually improved and explored until the steam engine technology is fully developed. Then, it is further refined and optimized step by step.

After all, even in the industrial age, steam locomotives weren't exactly the most useful thing. Although they were famous, their main applications were in railways and large-scale operations. As a means of personal transportation, they were not only expensive, but in many ways they were even inferior to horse-drawn carriages.

Not to mention, this is a world where extraordinary powers exist. Although those carriages are called carriages, they are not necessarily pulled by horses, and the carriages may have been enhanced with special powers. There are also those extraordinary beings who can catch up with top-of-the-line sports cars on foot.

But it's fun.

That's enough for Green.

It may sound a bit unconventional, but in reality, it was the result of Green's serious consideration.

After all, the current research atmosphere in Dawn City is largely driven by interest.

Because they had been holding back at the association for too long, the arrival of these mages could be described as retaliatory research.

They hardly care about whether something is practical or not, or whether it brings any benefits.

Otherwise, wouldn't we just be like those scoundrels in the association?

Admittedly, this idea is somewhat extreme and unrealistic, but with the living security provided by Green, and his initiative in recording and distributing various achievements, the results are very good.

Although they are not necessarily, and are more often, spiritual and honorary awards, they create a delicate balance.

And clearly, for these mages, compared to methodically pushing through the technology line step by step, it was much more important.

Spending a lot of money and effort to build them a super cool magic-powered steam car and display it there is obviously a more tempting option.

As it turns out, after the Magic Energy Steam Vehicle came out, although the parts were handmade, the materials were rare, and even the steam engine inside was a special product that was not widely available and was made at considerable cost.

But after proving that the principle was feasible, especially after seeing the actual object with their own eyes, the group of mages were immediately intrigued.

If Green hadn't held them back, they probably would have had to go back to the lab to continue the explosions before their holiday was even over.

As for the core magic steam engine, it's actually a somewhat abstract concept.

Although Green initially only intended to create a steam engine, the excessive advancement in materials science led to the discovery of various bloodline producers, and the mages' high research enthusiasm resulted in the project progressing rapidly.

Not long after the materials science gacha event ended, the first prototype of the steam engine was created.

It didn't explode, it's usable, and it is useful.

After reviewing it, although they knew there was room for improvement, both the mages and the craftsmen felt that the system was too inefficient.

And most importantly, it's too monotonous.

After all, they had previously adopted many technological integration methods when upgrading the industrial zone.

What holy forging furnace, what magic-reflecting furnace, and all those strange materials...

Having become accustomed to technologically advanced products that combine multiple aspects, they began to ponder the purely industrial and inefficient steam engine without Green even needing to remind them.

"Could the materials used here be changed?"

"Could this component be modified a bit, and the materials be sanctified? I feel like that could improve efficiency."

"Since all that's needed is steam to power it, why not just induce a magical reaction directly inside the steam engine? That would reduce steps and power loss, and also improve reaction efficiency."

"We could also consider magic circuits. I know high-performance magic-conducting materials are hard to find, but I remember we previously experimented with a low-efficiency, low-cost, and mass-producible magic-conducting metal..."

The solid foundation and accumulated experience from the previous work came into play at this moment, and with the new infrastructure in the industrial zone, the research and development of a new type of steam engine was quickly put on the agenda.

Then......

Boom, boom, boom...

There were continuous explosions.

To be honest, the reason why the magic-powered steam engine was able to appear so quickly was not only due to the accumulation of technology, but also largely due to the physical fitness of the average sports student in the other world.

If this happened in a world without supernatural powers, given that frequency of explosions, let alone the equipment being damaged, it would be questionable how many of those researchers would even survive.

Although the scenes of people being blown out from time to time look funny, if you don't have a special bloodline, just falling from that height would be enough to break an ordinary person's bones.

But because of this, the mages were even more grateful to Green.

After all, if Green hadn't dragged them into physical training beforehand, they really wouldn't have been able to sustain such high-intensity research, let alone produce so much work.

At the same time, I am even more convinced that as long as you worship something, it will definitely be useful.

【Is this what I'm doing, providing you with exercise?!】

[I'm telling you to focus more on supporting research, not that just because you're more resistant to explosions you can do whatever you want!]

In any case, amidst the continuous explosions, the improvement of the steam engine proceeded rapidly.

They even completed the research and development before the end of the year, and together with Green, they created a special product specifically for steam vehicles.

Needless to say, the special finished product was the result of collective effort and the pounding of precious materials. The final product was less a steam car and more a magical supercar with the name of a steam car. In the game, it would be at least a top-tier red mount.

While the final mass-production version wasn't quite as outrageous, Green fell silent after actually observing its effects.

A completely altered structure, materials changed repeatedly, cylinders that can directly induce magical reactions internally, greatly improving efficiency, pistons that accelerate operation through magical patterns, startup time drastically shortened through sanctified materials, and a whole bunch of other miscellaneous details that are impossible to understand...

To be honest, Green didn't know what this thing was.

The only thing that can be confirmed is that this thing is definitely not a steam engine.

What on earth did BYD guys come up with?!

After the efficiency test, seeing the 'clanging' power comparable to an electric motor, Green became even more certain that this was not a steam engine at all.

"It's a steam engine."

"It's all based on what you provided, with just a few minor modifications. How can it not be considered a steam engine?"

"Yes, yes, the design concept is the same, and as you said, it can be mass-produced, it is indeed a steam engine."

So, though reluctantly, Green named the thing 'Magic Steam Engine'.

Once the decision is made, the next step is to start production, deploy the production machinery to various regions, and improve operational efficiency.

But this was a task that took even longer than researching the steam engine, since just because the steam engine was running didn't mean it could accomplish everything.

Various supporting technologies and operating methods also need to be developed according to the situation.

Before that, there was one more thing Green needed to deal with.

Furthermore, this was one of the important reasons why Greene studied steam vehicles in advance.

Clang, clang.

Accompanied by the sound of wheels rolling, the second caravan from the capital also entered the mountain range.

But just as they were getting closer, excitedly exchanging ideas and speculating about what they might see next, and whether Dawn City was really as wonderful as the legends said.

A rumbling sound rang out.

The earth trembled. The caravan members were startled at first, then, thinking they had encountered some accident, they all became on high alert.

But before they could form a defensive line, the monsters in the distance came into view.

Just as the accompanying nobles frowned and prepared to draw their swords...

The black and gold 'monster' swung its body and came to a steady stop outside the caravan's guard range.

Press the button, and the car window will roll down.

The man in black robes leaned against the window, poked his head out, and looked at the caravan members who were showing astonished expressions.

Although he was secretly laughing inside, he forced himself to remain calm on the surface and only showed a restrained smile.

"The master saw you approaching and sent me to meet you."

"Oh, did I scare you?"

"Don't be afraid. This is not a monster. It's called a magic steam engine, similar to a horse-drawn carriage. It's a new gadget that the adults made for us."

"They said it can be sold later, and it should be better than a horse-drawn carriage."

As he spoke, he patted the car door, excitedly.

"If any of you are interested, I can give you a ride and show you around."

"I promise I'll drive slower."

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P.S.: I'm going out for a bite to eat, I'll be back to continue.

Volume 1: Chapter 95: Did I call you Erduolong by your physique?!

"Holy shit, you motherfucker!"

"You drive so slow, you son of a bitch—!"

The nobles from the original investigation team who boarded the vehicle clung tightly to the railing, their faces deathly pale. As they watched the scenery rushing past them, they even began to draft their wills in their minds.

Beside him, the man in black robes hummed softly as he gripped the steering wheel, flooring the accelerator. Hearing the screams around him, he couldn't help but smile.

As it turns out, you can never trust a guy who just got a nice car and promises you he won't drive fast.

In fact, if the people who got on the bus weren't nobles from the original investigation team, the man in black robes really wouldn't have driven so fast.

But unfortunately, the other party had already come twice before, and they were quite familiar with each other when they were in the city.

Knowing that the other party was durable, and wanting to show off the latest technology of Dawn City to his brother, he had his brother fasten his seatbelt, and under the brother's innocent and excited gaze, he stepped on the gas pedal to the floor.

Then......

There's no after that.

In short, the appearance of the magic-powered steam vehicle truly shocked the caravan.

Some are visually stunning, some are psychologically stunning, and some are physically stunning.

As for why the man in black robes had such good driving skills in such a short time, it's not because he was a genius.

Its main function is to withstand damage.

Yes, just like in the experiment, the sports students from the other world also used their expertise in driving practice.

Because the vehicle body is mostly made of rare materials, it will not suffer any damage even if it rolls over or crashes head-on into a rock wall.

So despite lacking driving school and driving skills, through constant crashes and rollovers, and with the medical system in Dawn City, this group of people managed to become seasoned drivers before the large caravan even arrived, giving them a real show of their driving skills.

[BYD required a physical fitness test for research, so now you need to pass one to learn to drive too, right?]

Tentacles made this comment, and then, just like last time, treated the caravan that came this time to a meal.

Since the situation is basically the same as last time, there's not much to say about that.

The familiar shock and amazement, coupled with the fact that this group had come prepared and behaved very properly, resulted in more people being granted entry permits than last time, making Dawn City much more lively.

In addition, green worms and elves have been wandering around the city recently. When they were spotted by members of large merchant caravans, it caused a stir and provided more material for rumors.

—For example, the tentacles didn't even spare the little elf girl, even those as small as the palm of your hand.

However, some sharp-eyed businessmen who had visited before noticed something unusual.

There, on an open space near Dawn City, some people were gesturing and seemed to be calculating something.

After asking, the answer I received was...

"The master is planning to build a tentacle factory."