Chapter 10: The Magic Pool and the Wild Stone

This is a large basement, 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 transformed from magic energy can provide continuous illumination for a long time.

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

However, the crystal balls used and the magical material called 'tungsten gold' filled in the crystal balls 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 the scene look more impressive when holding banquets.

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

Under the soft light, the pool of magic energy became clearer and 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 right to call it spring water. It is actually a mixture of magic power and magic spring water. Its composition is extremely complex and it 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 power of the four elements of earth, fire, wind and water.

Of course, it is more of a chaotic color, which is a mixture of the 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 surged 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 drawing magic energy from the four elemental planes of 'Earth, Fire, Wind and Water'. It may not seem fast, but this miniature magic energy pool can only do this.

At this time, beside the magic energy pool, Loyi had already put on special clothes. The sealed suit made of white silk was very thick, and 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, but his eyes, looking out at the outside world through the dust-proof suit, were faintly blue, and his pupils, illuminated by the light, had shrunk to the size of a needle tip, with countless pieces of information flashing.

Kano was also there, but he didn't disturb him until Luo Yi unconsciously stretched out his hand and wanted 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 could 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 closely, 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 channels formed by the inscriptions are all 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 tracks and finally reached the exit.

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

Especially now, school has just started. In fact, it cannot be said 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 find words to describe how I feel at this moment."

"Originally, I thought the technological level of this world was just that, nothing special. But I never expected micro-carving technology to reach such a level. It's truly 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 seem like something from this world at all. The precision is too high.

Furthermore, this pool of mana possessed various functions, such as connecting to elemental planes, drawing on elemental power, storing and stabilizing mana, and then drawing it back for use...

A series of designs, truly stunning! ”

"If you look at these walls and the ground, you can actually see them as one piece. The size, shape, and position of each piece are fixed.

If there's a problem, just find the problem and replace the corresponding lapis lazuli plate."

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 in style, 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, there was 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 dark stone disappeared, and the clear spring water rippled with black water before returning to its original state.

After doing all this, he breathed a sigh of relief and his tense muscles relaxed.

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

"Wilderness Stone!"

"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?"

“Okay, okay!”

"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 clothes in the cloakroom, then walked through a long corridor and continued upwards.

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.

When 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 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 busy with their 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 arrived here, Luo Yi felt a sense of familiarity. He looked east and west, as if he was watching the excitement, but there was a blue light flashing in his eyes, and 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 power is just magic power, 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 components.

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

Then, a magic loom began to be produced.

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)