Study by the lake.

The clerk wrote down the emperor's words with shock.

"The artificial sun is a great idea that can make mortals equal to gods. Once it is truly realized, our Natural Empire will truly become a kingdom of gods on earth!"

After recording it, the clerk asked fearfully, "Your Majesty, should this achievement be kept secret?"

Rosen smiled faintly: "What do you think? Top-level confidentiality!"

"Yes, Your Majesty."

If it was just an artificial sun, Rosen would make it public, even issue a solar treasury bond, raise funds, build a giant power ring, and start feasibility research on the "practical application of artificial suns."

But now that we have created something with strange properties, something like a magical artifact, it must be kept secret.

And he will keep it secret at least until the Natural Empire has established an absolute advantage in this field, or until it can no longer be concealed, and then he will slightly announce the relevant concepts.

On the other side, Rosen immediately went to Cavendish's laboratory and found Cavendish.

"Continue to improve the performance of the power ring. Once the performance is sufficient, we can conduct practical verification of the artificial sun. For now, we will stop for the time being."

Cavendish was a little puzzled: "But why?"

Rosen shook the small wooden box he gave him in his hand and whispered, "Because this little thing is not a material thing, but a crystal of mana. Its strength exceeds that of Legend 19."

Cavendish's eyes widened. "Is it the divine power that the unified formula predicts may exist?"

"Yes, it is divine power, real divine power, and it is a thousand times more wonderful than the divine power predicted by the unified formula!"

"It is not appropriate to make it public until we have a complete grasp of it."

Cavendish understood immediately: "Then I will continue to improve the strength ring."

Rosen said: "Don't forget to demonstrate the artificial sun. This is something that needs to be done. We need to prepare in advance."

"clear."

Rosen added, "Also, I need a group of people to open a confidential laboratory to study this gadget. Recommend a group of young people to me."

Today's laboratory is very large and has no shortage of young people like this. Cavendish quickly assigned a group of young and promising mages.

Immediately afterwards, Rosen found Bell again.

Bell had naturally been paying attention to the contents of the paper and had already known the results of hydrogen isotope fusion, which made him extremely excited.

After seeing Rosen, he immediately said: "Your Majesty, since the basic elements can be transformed into each other, as long as we continue to transform them, we can achieve true alchemy!"

Rosen sighed inwardly, "You are too optimistic. Even the sun can't fuse gold, let alone us mortals."

Anyway, in his opinion, the human race on Earth in the previous life would never be able to fuse gold even if the day of its extinction came.

For mortals in this world, there may be a slight possibility, but the possibility is definitely not high.

Of course, this cannot be said out loud, otherwise it will discourage young people's enthusiasm.

He patted Bell on the shoulder and encouraged him, "Then open a separate laboratory to study the transformation of basic elements."

"no problem."

Bell looked excited, but then asked: "When will we be able to realize a real artificial sun?"

"It will take some time because the strength ring is not yet mature, but don't worry, Cavendish is already working hard to improve it."

"Well, that's really good."

Bell's curiosity has been satisfied by the experimental results. He also knows that improving the Ring of Strength is not a matter of overnight, so his mind is now attracted by the elemental transformation.

Rosen had one more thing.

"Bell, I need a group of mages to help me purify hydrogen isotopes from seawater. The more the better."

Bell only thought that Rosen was conducting solar research using hydrogen isotopes and had no idea that he was going to build weapons with it.

The reason is that the conditions for the transformation of basic elements are too harsh and cannot be achieved explosively on a large scale.

He nodded immediately: "This is a simple matter. We have accumulated sufficient experience and can start working right away."

Rosen was very satisfied, and after reminding others to keep it confidential, he left Bell Labs.

Then, he took the young people from the Cavendish Laboratory and set up a "High Energy Magic Laboratory" and began to study the characteristics of magic power under high-energy conditions.

He had a clear premonition that the breakthrough point to the mystery of the tree branches of life was most likely in the high-energy magic laboratory.

So, he personally sat in the laboratory and focused on studying how to solidify his magic power.

Time passed day by day, and three months passed in the blink of an eye.

Almost a year has passed since the engagement with Queen Zhuoya.

Rosen also obtained sufficient hydrogen isotopes from Bell Labs.

He used the principle of elliptical double-focus focusing and detonated a fission nuclear bomb to create a "big sun" with fairly good fusion efficiency.

In order to have enough, he built five "big suns".

To prevent accidents, he classified and stored the various components, but ensured that they could be assembled in half an hour when needed.

In order to make it easier to use, he built an unmanned aerial vehicle with a flight range of 1,500 kilometers based on the sizes of the sun and the sun, using the empire's highest existing technology and at all costs.

Because this vehicle does not require high precision, it doesn't matter if it is off by a mile, so the flying speed is very fast, reaching three times the speed of sound.

Of course, all this was done in secret, and no one else in the world knew about it except Rosen himself.

At this point, he had both bullets in his hands, and all the anxiety in his heart was swept away.

Even if the world-destroying devil Gaomiluer comes, he will not be at a disadvantage.

So, he focused his mind and put almost all his attention on the high-energy magic laboratory.

But he doesn't look for trouble, trouble will look for him.

On this day, he had just arrived at the laboratory and was about to finish arranging the day's tasks when he suddenly heard the Queen's call.

The Queen's position was still very important. He immediately connected to the puppet substitute, and then saw Zhuo Ya holding a report and looking at him with a heavy face.

Rosen glanced at the report and saw the title was "Annual Trade Data Statistics", and he immediately knew what was going on.

"What is it, Your Majesty?"

Zhuoya placed the document on Rosen's desk: "In the past year, the reserve gold coins of the Glorious Empire Bank have been reduced by 20 million lire."

Lira is the unit of Glory gold coins, 1 Lira is approximately 1.2 Oggs, which means a loss of 24 million Oggs.

Rosen knew it well and smiled: "Your Majesty, this is the result of free trade."

Zhuoya sat down next to Rosen and said, "Yes, it is the result of free trade. But I have to intervene, otherwise my country will be out of money."

This is a bit serious, but we really can't go on like this.

As the emperor of a country, Zhuoya certainly couldn't sit idly by.

She said: "We have to balance the trade between the two countries."

Rosen nodded in agreement: "I agree. I am very willing to buy the Empire's steel, black stone, silk, grain, and all kinds of fruit."

"By the way, we also really need the high-quality Destruction Light Crystals produced by the Empire."

Zhuo Ya shook her head: "Of course I will sell these, but our Glorious Empire also wants to produce lightning vehicles."

The two things that made the most money for the Natural Empire were the Lightning Car and the high-precision Ring Scale.

These two things are simply money-eating beasts, swallowing the gold coins of the Glorious Empire in big mouthfuls.

Rosen pretended to be confused even though he knew the truth: "Then just produce it. No one is stopping us."

Zhuo Ya pouted slightly: "I tried to make it, but the quality is far inferior to yours, the cost is far inferior to yours, and the performance is far inferior. There is no way it can be sold."

Rosen smiled and said, "Take your time. Back then, I spent a lot of effort to cultivate the production line."

Talent cultivation, magic techniques, engineering technology, etc., are not a matter of one or two days.

"I know, but if the car can't be sold, I won't get back any of my investment."

"So, I have to increase the import tariff on imported lightning bikes to increase the market competitiveness of our domestically produced lightning bikes."

Rosen spread his hands: "You add it."

This is the legitimate power of the Glorious Empire and he has nothing to say.

Zhuo Ya added: "Then, I will increase the export tariffs on goods exported from our country."

In other words, she wants to raise the price of exported goods.

This is also the legitimate power of the Glorious Empire. From a moral point of view, Rosen has no reason to interfere.

And by doing this, Zhuoya can indeed balance the trade between the two countries.

But Rosen thinks this is not a good idea, because it is essentially dividing a cake that has already been made, and the most important thing to do is to make a new cake.

In addition, the Natural Empire was busy with domestic construction, and Rosen's energy was mostly focused on the high-energy magic laboratory, so he had no time to conflict with the Glorious Empire.

"Want to hear my idea?"

Zhuoya immediately pretended to listen attentively.

Rosen pointed to the west: "The Holy Elf Empire has been very peaceful in the past year. Do you know why?"

Zhuoya really doesn’t know.

Although she wanted to know very much and sent many spies to investigate, the Holy Elf Empire was hidden in the endless forest and was extremely difficult to infiltrate.

So, she only knew that the elves seemed to be doing something big, but she didn't know what it was.

Rosen smiled and said, "Let me tell you, the Holy Elf Empire is currently at war with the Fusion Empire of the Great Demon Buck on the Storm Continent across the sea."

Zhuo Ya was shocked: "Ah~Are you sure?"

Rosen nodded seriously: "I'm sure."

Zhuoya knew that Rosen would not lie about such a big thing, and immediately understood Rosen's intention.

"Going to the Holy Elf Empire to rob?"

She was excited, but immediately frowned.

"This is a very difficult matter. The forests of the Elven Empire are very dense, hiding countless dangers, and are even fireproof."

A normal forest can be burned cleanly with a fire, but the elves' forest does not have that and cannot be burned at all.

Rosen smiled and said, “We can go to the Storm Ocean and rob the Dragon Islands.”

"I heard that many dragon islands have rich resources, gold mines, silver mines, iron mines, and so much more."

"If you continue to pursue free trade, I will provide you with weapons."

Zhuoya was very excited because she knew what Rosen said was right. She had been coveting the Dragon Islands for a long time.

But she could see through Rosen's plan and couldn't help but say, "You're so naive. Let me rob you of money."

Rosen laughed and said, "I can not only provide weapons, but also the fleet."

"But if I help the fleet, the captured Dragon Island will be mine."

Zhuoya immediately refused: "No, let's just provide weapons."

Rosen shrugged: "As you wish."

To be honest, he didn't have much idea about Dragon Island.

Because Dragon Island is too far away from the Natural Empire, and there is also the Glorious Empire in between.

If he occupies it, it will become an enclave. If something happens in the future, it will take a lot of effort to rescue it.

It is far less comfortable and enjoyable than making money from the Glorious Empire.

"So it's settled then?"

"It's settled."

Zhuoya was a decisive person and immediately began to prepare a robbery strategy.

Rosen immediately returned to the laboratory.

Another month passed, and he finally got what he wanted from the high-energy magic laboratory.

"It turns out that the Branch of Life is a special crystal of divine power."

From this perspective, it is indeed appropriate to call it a divine artifact.

"Can I build it?"

He now has a very good understanding of life magic, and the so-called "life mechanics" is already quite complete. With the new knowledge of high-energy magic, it may be possible to create it.

Of course, it's just 'maybe'.

Because Lawson currently does not have a 'stable', 'controllable' solar furnace.

There is an unstable and uncontrollable solar furnace.

After some careful calculations, he had an idea in his mind.

"Let's try to build it. What if it succeeds?"

(End of this chapter)