Chapter 301 – 70. Money. (3)
Allen Danju took a large empty lot not far from the market place, cleared the land, and built a huge station. This is a place for takeoff and landing of unfinished floating ships.
In the meantime, the 3rd and 4th prototypes were also completed much earlier than expected, leading to excellent success.
… However, a big, unexpected problem arose right here.
When the size of the floating ship exceeded a certain level, the mana circuit became extremely unstable. If done wrong, it could lead to a major explosion.
“Anyway, this seems to be a matter of materials.”
Old Scone, now a very expert on this side, figured out the cause of the problem at once. When the floating boat with the floater attached was small, the material problem was not highlighted, but as it became larger, it gradually interfered with the mana circuit. After all, the floating ship itself is not a material that allows mana to pass through.
Thus, a full-scale material experiment continued. Experimenting with each and every piece of wood obtained from the north, south, east and west.
… However, even if there was a slight difference between various woods, it was not significant. No matter which one you use, it will eventually cause problems.
So the development team hit a major wall!
“… Will it end like this… ?”
Although he went through a lot of hard work to make it, Asmond, a bonfire who is now attached to the floating ship, was disturbed when the development was in danger of being stopped. Of course, the same goes for other developers.
Grenzo’s daughter, Roseanne, had a different opinion this time.
“By any chance, how about iron wire? Iron has a much better mana flow than wood, doesn’t it? As it gets heavier, you can attach more floaters!”
“You have to consider area as well as weight! Attaching a floating device also has limitations. We are in a position to reduce floatation, not to add more. … And how do you get that much iron? I have to melt down everything in Vermandois to make only a few huge iron wires. It’s something that’s not feasible.”
Grenzo immediately countered her daughter’s comments.
The opinion that steel wire should be made instead of wooden wire was immediately ignored.
… The moment when the problem fell into the labyrinth.
Master Pattong, who had been quietly listening to the opinions of his colleagues, carefully raised his hand and took the right to speak.
“A method I haven’t tried yet… , There remains one.”
Mrs. Shetlan, who can roughly feel the inside of her opponent, immediately noticed Elena’s thoughts.
“No way.”
The master sucker clenched his fists on his knees and said solemnly with an expression of determination.
“If you make a world tree… , Wouldn’t it be possible?”
ㅡㅡ!!
“The mana sensitivity is much better than iron, and it is also much lighter. That way, it won’t interfere with the flow of mana, and there’s no need to add more floaters.”
Certainly, as Budanju said, if the world tree was used as a material, the problem would be solved. It was worth knowing without having to experiment.
… However, the world tree is the symbol of Vermandois, and at the same time, isn’t it like a child of the caretaker?
After reading the developer’s hesitation, Elena smiled lightly as if not to worry.
“The World Tree is huge. Even if you use only the thick branch stems that extend to the side of the stem, you should be able to make enough boats.”
“… Will you be okay?”
Old Man Scone, the former owner of the World Tree, asked very worriedly, but Elena readily nodded her head.
“The world capital… , I already gave permission.”
Soon, a hole opened in the air, and branches of the world tree came out and lightly brushed the cheeks and chins of the developers.
As if not to worry. Like a loving mother.
The weak-minded campfire player was deeply moved by her sacrifice, and her eyes moistened.
Danzoo Granzo, the immortal demon, said that if it had already been decided, he would do it right away without further delay.
“I don’t know how much time we were given. Once a decision has been made, we must move quickly.”
Of course, the final decision on the world tree had to be made by the owner of the hideout, Arlen Danju, so the subdanju came up to the office with the results of the meeting.
The money ghost did not know that the decision to use the world tree as a material for the floating ship would come out, but he gladly joined their decision. Didn’t you promise that you’d already provided anything?
“Okay, let’s do whatever you want!”
This is the only thing money can’t do, and at the same time, it’s the only thing Allen Danju can do.
So, on that day, construction began in earnest.
The size of the World Tree was beyond imagination, so cutting off even one thick branch required a tremendous process. … Of course, there was resistance from believers who worshiped the World Tree as if it were a guardian spirit, but the blind saintess called the Saint of Vermandois calmed down their resistance at once.
– All of this means the World Tree!
As the World Tree was mobilized, some even began to speculate that perhaps Allen Danju was doing this in accordance with God’s will. The main opinion is that without doing so, I would not have ventured into this uneasy investment that may or may not become a terrifying money ghost.
Anyway.
After cutting off two thick branches for 15 days, they began to use them in earnest to build a huge floating boat.
Originally, the wooden boat, which should have been built along the river, was quickly built in the middle of the floating boat station. Believers came every day and bowed in front of the ship of the World Tree.
Floating ships were on a different level from making ordinary wooden ships. First of all, I needed floor space to install the floater, and I attached wings, not sails. In addition, a situation where you have to consider installing a rudder to change the direction at the stern.
But the shipbuilders were delighted to build these intricate floating vessels.
– I could make something like this again in my lifetime! Family glory!
… Maybe dry never again in history! Just taking part in it was an honor for the shipbuilders.
A total of two ships using the World Tree were built. One experimental flotation vessel large enough to carry dozens of people, and the other a real flotation vessel capable of carrying hundreds of people to be put into action. … Even so, you can’t just use a floating boat made of very precious materials without experimenting.
So, the world tree floating ship experiment is coming up soon.
In the middle of the first ship being built, there were 5th and 6th prototype experiments, so the first experiment using the world tree floating ship became the 7th in turn.
… At las!
If all the expenses spent over the months were converted into money, it would be about 10 million gold coins. No matter how much Allen was the leading man on the continent, spending this amount without any benefit was a very fatal blow to the business. … Perhaps without a steady income, Allen would have gone bankrupt.
Fortunately, the development team is almost certain that this experiment will succeed.
The 7th test day approached like that.
Since the flotation ship was quite large, the experiment had no choice but to be conducted at the station where the ship was built. The boat used in this experiment is the size of a baby compared to the giant flotation ships still under construction, but it is still the largest of the flotation vessels tested so far.
To be honest, Allen couldn’t help but feel a bit scared this time around. If you fail this, it’s really bleak. Let’s make a floating boat and get on the monster’s back first! This means that the plan itself was impossible in the first place. In short, it was a bloody waste of time and money.
Please. Please… !
In Allen’s earnest prayer, the 7th experiment began.
When the mana circuit was activated, a tremendous roar that I had never heard before started to explode.
ㅡㅡㅡ!!!
Sounds like the ground vibrating.
… And then, like a lie, a huge floating ship began to rise slowly.
Oh oh oh oh oh !!!
Thousands of onlookers have already gathered around the station to see this incredible experiment.
They cheered and screamed as they watched the float begin to rise into the sky.
– My stomach really flies! It really flies in the sky!
Because it was so large, there was a little manipulation at first, but soon the floating ship floated stably in the air.
The moment the promised number was counted to the end, the development team cheered and embraced their colleagues.
“Succeded! It’s a success!!”
The floating ship completed a perfect test flight by circling Vermandois.
Perhaps the onlookers who witnessed the greatest technology in the history of the empire even stole tears. And he chanted Allen Danju, who created this ridiculous result.
“We did the hard work!”
Old Scone grunted with a mischievous smile.
Of course, there was a lot of effort by the development team until this result was made, but no one could deny that Allen Danju was the start of all these plans. Without his endless support and encouragement, it would have been impossible.
However, the development team did not stop there.
Because there is still one final step left.
They investigated very carefully what was lacking in this experiment and what needs to be improved. The last floating ship cannot tolerate the slightest mistake.
Thus, through several improvements and additions, the design of the world tree floating ship was completed.
The name of this monumental floating ship is Vermandois.
And a month later, Vermandois was finally completed.
The inhabitants of Vermandois had already tasted success once, but this time it was nothing compared to before.
A historical masterpiece with the best technology of the present age!
Of course, no one except Allen Danju and the development team knew that this was a trump weapon against the future monster, the ‘Sky Ray’. I just think it’s a groundbreaking and unconventional transport ship.
“I will begin… !”
This first floating of the Vermandois, full of expectations, began in the hands of the infernal Grenzo.
Kreureu eueu.
When the circuit was activated, it sounded like thunder. The ground shook, and the air was torn.
Ah.
Everyone present was so overwhelmed by the tremendous sight that they could hardly breathe.
The first take-off of the Vermandois was literally a surprise.
Believers shed tears and prostrated themselves on the ground and prayed, while onlookers stared blankly up at the sky with their mouths wide open.
Coo coo coo coo.
As the Vermandois soared into the sky, the entire station was covered in black shadows.
Asmond, waving a flag once in a while, counting the numbers in descending order from fifty to one until his throat exploded.
“… Oh! Buy! Three! This! Work——!!”
– Oh! Buy! Three! This! Day!
Everyone shouted after the number.
And the moment the number work is over, deafening cheers.
To the cheers announcing success, Allen sat down on the floor.
Even the most stout hearted man could not contain the passion of this success.
… I did it. Seriously, I did…
How many doubts have you ever had about whether you can do it? He wavered, doubted, worried, and agonized a thousand more times.
But I endured and endured to the end. Thousands of gold, ten thousand pieces of money that is as precious as life, and spent again!
Because I trusted my colleagues. And, because there is no other way than this!
Allen collapsed and burst into tears.
Ah.
Colleagues approached the sobbing Allen and bowed their heads solemnly with their hands together.
“Thanks. … Good job everyone. Thank you, really… !”
… My money,
I’m really glad I didn’t blow it… !
… Honestly, if ten million gold coins flew away, I would have died of a tantrum, probably.
