Chapter 246 Magic Crystal Chariot!
["Natural Disaster OL" system announcement: Black Wind Castle new equipment testers are being recruited! ]
——Offer your souls to the Demon King! Hehehe! ——
Dear Scourge OL warriors: The Black Wind Fort Arms Factory is now recruiting a group of fearless, fearless, and amazing warriors to participate in the latest arms research and development test! This test project: Magic Crystal Chariot (code name: "Hell Flame!") The test content includes but is not limited to:
Speed test - see if it can outrun wild monsters (maybe you are running).
Firepower test - stand beside or inside the tank and experience the shocking power of the tank's artillery! (Close-up observer of the fire control system) Defense test - you are the undead, and the tank is also a heavy unit, let's see who is tougher! (Front armor and bumper tester)
Extreme driving challenge - This tank is powered by magic crystals and steam. It can make sharp turns, climb hills, roll over, and break down into small pieces on the spot... Are you ready to become the soul of a tank?
Warriors who participate in the test will receive:
Experience the new map of Black Wind Castle in advance!
"Skeleton repair service" provided by the Ministry of Military Industry! (Accidental fractures are not counted as work-related injuries)
Drive the magic crystal chariot for free! Experience unprecedented battlefield mobility! The exclusive honorary title of the War Department - "Hell Test Driver"! Make your tombstone more unique! Important note: Since the test content involves certain high-risk operations, testers may experience low-probability events such as vehicle destruction, death, soul leaving the body, and being sent back to the resurrection point by artillery shells. This arms factory is a small business, and only reimburses the resurrection funds. Please evaluate the risks of participating by yourself!
Recruitment target: Skeleton players
How to register: Go to the Oak Magic Workshop in the cemetery to find NPC Oak or Oak's assistant to register, and then go to the teleportation array to queue up patiently.
Open quota: 50 people, first come first served! (The actual mortality rate is high, and the number of replacements will be notified separately!) Let us jointly create a new era of Black Wind Castle War! The war mode of Hell will be rewritten by the Great Cemetery!
——Demon King Luo Yan
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On the official forum of "Disaster OL", once the new system announcement was released, it immediately aroused widespread discussion among players.
Scourge Iron Man: "Fuck! Tanks! They're finally here! Hell's Industrial Revolution, guys!"
Speedy Ashes: "Wait... why do we feel like cannon fodder?"
King of Rice: "When did you develop the illusion that you were not cannon fodder? (Funny)"
Hearse Drift: "Don't hesitate! I haven't had such a good opportunity many times, I want to be the first one to rush! Leave the driver's seat for me!"
The old driver of the natural disaster: "Does the bastard planner dare to create a PVP mode, let us try tanks against tanks? Let's try hell armor collision? (color) (color)"
Gou Shi: "Demon King: No, the chariot is more expensive than you. If you want to play bumper cars, build them yourself. (Funny)"
Senior Beast: "Let's go, let's go. I'd better continue to fiddle with my flowers and plants."
Osteoporosis Dream: "I've just been on the battlefield for a few days, and the dead mothers don't recognize me anymore... Damn it, I'll sign up first."
Then let me ask you: "Is this sentence you are speaking in Chinese?"
“…”
[Current number of applicants: 1999]
Although the event itself was full of flaws, players from the Cemetery still signed up enthusiastically to participate.
After all, when it comes to games, what’s most important is that they’re interesting and fun, and those who only care about playing games are a minority after all.
The final result was just as Luo Yan expected. He caught enough fish without having to spread out too much bait.
Because the number of applicants far exceeded expectations, the Magic Crystal Cannon Factory in Black Wind Castle had to temporarily expand its enrollment so that "more skeleton players would have the opportunity to experience a new way of dying."
At the same time, not all players in the cemetery act as testers. A considerable number of outstanding professional players also participate as designers in this trend that is about to rewrite the game world's war mode.
For example, the "Anxunsi Group" in Tieya City.
The old man who received the "hidden exclusive mission" had already entered the magic crystal cannon factory with a group of mole men, and exchanged and discussed a series of technologies including underworld technology with the local goblin engineers.
The goblin masters of the Magic Crystal Cannon Factory were amazed and shocked by the amazing technical capabilities and various fantastic ideas of the Great Cemetery.
Especially the director of the Magic Crystal Cannon Factory, Kunbu, the word "incredible" almost never left his mouth.
Looking at the mole people who were holding the drawings and gesturing with their fingers, he finally couldn't help but ask.
"Are you really the Mole People in the Maze?! I mean... were you born in the Maze?"
Several mole people looked at each other and chattered.
"You were born from the maze!"
"That's right! You're the thing in the maze!"
Seeing the really angry little guy, Kunbu quickly waved his hands and explained.
"I, I don't mean to look down on the maze, I'm just... surprised at what you did in the past."
One of the Mole Men jumped out, puffed out his chest and pointed his thumb at his nose.
"I used to work for the Hell Dwarves!"
“…”
Kunbu stared at him blankly, and it took him a long time before he could utter a word.
"I've also been to the territory of the Hell Dwarves, but why haven't I seen them have these amazing things?"
The dwarves do have something called a magic stone gun, but its power is about the same as that of a musket. The magic crystal cannon in the cemetery is completely different.
The former is to release the magic power, while the latter is to repeatedly pressurize the magic power in a limited space and then shoot it out in the form of a cannonball several kilometers away to detonate...both the power and the range are incomparable!
Not to mention the more basic level of technology, those underworld texts were like heavenly books to him, but these little mice could use them with ease.
Looking at the confused goblins, the mole engineers from Ironfang City said proudly.
"Those shorties certainly didn't!"
"Those drunkard thieves are worthy of competing with us?!"
"That's right! Those dwarfs are not even as good as a single hair of our demon king's minions!"
The Hell Dwarf craftsmen nearby heard this and glared at them fiercely, feeling so angry that they dared not say anything.
Not to mention that the real technology is in their hands, these guys are servants brought by the Demon King himself, and they are different from the goblin laborers in Black Wind Castle! Kumbu looked at the skeletons on the side in confusion, and then looked at their legs.
There was a little bit of moss, but not a single hair...
As time passed, with the unremitting efforts of the players and countless explosion tests by the Hell Dwarf craftsmen and Goblin engineers, the first magic crystal chariot of Black Wind Castle was finally launched in the second month after the hearing.
The entire body of this tank is covered with shiny black steel armor, and its wide tracks roll over the workshop floor, making a heart-pounding "click" sound.
This guy is like a hellish beast that has been sleeping for a hundred years, and the trembling steam engine emits a hoarse roar! And on the majestic steel armor, a huge magic crystal cannon stands tall, and the muzzle emits a cold light, like a beast ready to attack! Luo Yan is quite satisfied with this thing.
In fact, with the technical strength of Tieya City, this thing can be made more perfect. For example, the power system can also use Hades and eliminate the bulky steam engine.
After all, war weapons do not need to consider economic factors, practicality is the first priority, and it is completely acceptable to use magic crystals instead of coal mines.
However, there is no need for Luo Yan to take out all the good stuff at once. Toothpaste can be squeezed out slowly.
Looking at the steel monster parked in the warehouse, a group of free testers talked excitedly.
"Fuck... this guy actually made this thing?!"
"This is too cruel!"
"What the hell! Isn't this thing just a piece of junk? The armor is riveted. It would be a joke if it were to go to the battlefield!"
"You're comparing yourself to a modern tank?!"
"That's enough, brother. I'm not exaggerating, but I think this technology is better than the Mark I!"
"Nonsense! If you equip the Mark I with a magical cannon, I think it can even compete with modern tanks!"
"You are right, but the Leman Russ tank is a main battle tank independently developed by the Terran Empire and equipped by the Astra Militarum. It played an important role in the Great Crusade..."
"What the hell, what are you talking about?! It's just a game! Is life so tiring?"
The buzz of discussion quickly went off topic, but the players' excitement was genuine.
In order to cooperate with the Demon King's factory to produce this thing, they were resurrected twice! Every piece of debris piled in the factory was left with a bloody past.
Players gathered excitedly at the entrance of the workshop, rubbing their hands, eager to try and compete for the honor of being the first driver.
However, Luo Yan, who was standing in front of the chariot, just glanced at them lightly, and then gently patted the shoulder of the goblin factory manager Kunbu.
"You will be in charge of selecting the test driver."
"Ah? Okay, okay..."
The goblin factory manager, Kunbu, wiped the sweat from his forehead, nodded repeatedly, and then summoned several of the most capable goblin engineers, who entered the narrow and closed car body with a heroic spirit.
no way.
This thing left a very deep impression on them.
Even if nothing went wrong in the recent experiments, no one can guarantee that we will be so lucky next time.
Although the goblin engineers were trembling with fear, Luo Yan had no intention of changing his mind.
It is precisely because "Hellfire" has many problems that it cannot be given to players to try.
This tank will have to participate in the acceptance hearing soon, and he doesn't want to fail at the critical moment.
Seeing the opportunity to show off flying away, the players waiting around suddenly became anxious.
Such a crucial plot was actually handed over to the NPC?
Can a bad planner really make a game? "My Lord Demon, I have invested my life in research and development! You have to let me go to the Demon City to show off, right?"
"This isn't fair! I've died gloriously 27 times! I even invented the 'Battlefield Repairman' profession in the game!"
"Master Demon, please let me burn for you again!"
"Big Daddy!!! Please take me!"
Luo Yan looked at the players with resentful faces, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and spoke in a calm and gentle voice that could not be refuted, just like an NPC who could not understand human language.
“You’ve done a great job.”
He raised his hand slightly, a wave of magic power flickered in the air, and the crystal ball in his hand lit up.
"As a reward, you can witness this revolutionary arms test firsthand in your soul state."
As he finished speaking, he gave Youyou a look - he knew that guy must be watching the show nearby.
As expected.
In just one second, the surrounding players' eyes went dark, and in the blink of an eye, their souls had left their bodies and turned into ghosts floating in the crystal ball.
"Damn! Can this be arranged?"
"I'm still a ball? How come I don't even have a channel to speak?!"
"Wait, you had a speaking channel before? We were playing a game?"
"He lied to you, idiot."
"@#%$!"
"Calm down! At least we weren't blown into balls this time, but were invited in!"
The noisy sounds were taken into Luo Yan's arms. The skeletons stood there like sculptures.
Luo Yan looked at Kunbu beside him and gave instructions.
"Make sure my servants are well."
"Okay, okay!" Kunbu nodded quickly, fearing that he would end up like those goblin engineers - being stuffed into the stomach of that man-eating iron lump.
Luo Yan nodded, then picked up a communication stone that could transmit sound over short distances.
"Set off!"
The tank's engine roared and steam belched out of its stubby chimney.
With a tremor that shook the earth, the road wheels wrapped around the tracks slowly turned, pushing the steel behemoth towards the wilderness outside the Black Wind Fort, heading towards the test site ten kilometers away...
At the same time, on the other side, at the test site outside the Magic City, the gray dome was as gloomy as if covered by a layer of dark clouds.
Officers from the War Department and bureaucrats from the Logistics Department had already been waiting at the test site. They stood on the circular observation platform, overlooking the tactical training area in the center that was paved with obsidian.
In the distance, a team of demon soldiers were adjusting magic observation mirrors, while the clerks responsible for recording test data were looking through documents, waiting for today's protagonist to appear.
As the supervisor appointed by the parliament, Councillor Atlan Hephis stood with his hands behind his back, staring into the distance, a faint fire burning in his deep pupils.
Suddenly, a flame flickered on his brow and a hint of interest appeared in his eyes.
Although the magic crystal chariot that was about to be inspected had not yet arrived at the scene, as a diamond-level fire demon, he had already vaguely sensed that a huge force was approaching.
Not far behind Congressman Atlan, Staff Officer Salman of the War Department was also excited. He crossed his hands in front of his chest and looked around from time to time.
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Unlike the two people who were full of expectations, the expression of the Deputy Minister of Logistics, Hakes, was much more stiff.
His eyes flickered and his fingers were rubbing in his sleeves, as if he was planning something nervously.
At this moment, the low roar finally came from afar, rushing from the horizon with rolling dust.
When Salman saw the rolling dust on the distant horizon, his eyes widened for a moment, he quickly raised the monocular telescope in his hand, and then shouted in surprise.
“Here it comes!”
As he finished his words, the giant steel beast coming from the direction of Black Wind Castle finally came into everyone's sight.
That is the magic crystal chariot newly developed by Black Wind Castle!
That towering body was like a steel fortress. Its wide tracks crushed the rocks along the way, and its steel feet trampled the broken soil with an oppressive sense of power.
Under the astonished gaze of the crowd, the huge chariot finally drove slowly into the test site, showing the bureaucrats of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Logistics the crystallization of the Great Cemetery's Hades technology and steam power technology!
"...He really did make it." Staff Officer Salman, who was standing next to Congressman Atlan, murmured to himself in a low voice, with the excitement on his face becoming more and more intense.
Especially when he saw the huge muzzle! The huge magic crystal cannon was embedded on the top of the steel fortress, pointing far ahead! Everything was just as Luo Yan claimed - he made the magic crystal cannon have the mobility and defense that was not inferior to the abyss war beast! He really did it!
Standing behind Salman, several technical bureaucrats from the Ministry of War were whispering, exchanging astonishment in each other's eyes.
They were not surprised by the caliber of the magic crystal cannon or its towering steel body, but by its way of moving! The "rolling iron sheets and wheels" seemed to have no magic circle to assist them, and there was no magic beast to pull the huge vehicle!
This guy seems to be moving forward entirely under his own power!
Some demons who were familiar with human society quickly recognized the steam coming out of the chimney... This thing was the steam engine commonly seen in human society on the surface.
Yet this is also where it gets puzzling.
They had always thought that this thing was used on ships! This was the first time they had seen a "chimney" running on the ground! The "Hell Flame" magic crystal tank stopped steadily on the open space in the training ground.
Luo Yan jumped off the armor and walked leisurely to the side of the observation seat.
Looking at the officials from the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Logistics gathered here, he said with a smile.
"I was delayed on the way. I hope I didn't keep you waiting for too long."
Unable to suppress his excitement, Salman could not help but leave the observation seat, walked quickly forward, stared at the tracks under the tank and asked.
"What's the principle behind this?! Why can a few pieces of steel... move such heavy armor?!"
"This is the war equipment I described to you." Luo Yan smiled slightly, his eyes calm. "It is powered by coal and can reach a maximum speed of 10 kilometers per hour. Although it is not as fast as a horse, it has the ability to maneuver autonomously and can move forward on muddy and rugged terrain, just like I demonstrated just now."
Generally speaking, he doesn't recommend driving a tank across the wilderness; the correct way to use this thing is to tow it to the scene before deploying it.
However, since he was being reviewed at a hearing, he would of course only say the nice things and ignore the shortcomings.
Councillor Atlan pondered for a moment, nodded slightly, and commented with interest.
"It is truly a groundbreaking improvement to enable the magic crystal cannon to move on the battlefield."
According to the tests in the previous battle, even a gold-level warrior may not be able to withstand the bombardment of the magic crystal cannon. However, the thick steel armor has the ability to defend against the full-strength attack of a gold-level warrior.
There's still room for improvement on this thing.
For example, add another layer of magic shield to the steel armor, so that it can not only defend against the close-range assault of human knights, but also resist the most difficult joint spellcasting, and advance under the baptism of human wizards' fireballs! Thinking of this, Senator Atlan's face became more and more interested, as if he was thinking about how to report this matter to Prince Colin.
Unlike Congressman Atlan, the Deputy Minister of Logistics, Hakes, looked grim.
His fingers trembled slightly, then he tried hard to control his expression and sneered as if nothing had happened.
"Hmph, mobility and defense seem to be solved, but we still have to see its true firepower..."
“That’s exactly what I’m going to show you next.”
Luo Yan turned around with a smile and waved towards the magic crystal tank parked in the center of the test field.
The goblin engineer in the cockpit saw Luo Yan's instructions through the observation window, quickly restarted the tank, and drove towards the shooting range.
Everything was ready. Luo Yan picked up the communication stone and gave the order in a clear and concise manner.
"Fire."
Following his order, the magic crystal tank immediately adjusted the angle of its gun muzzle and aimed at the array of monster dummies displayed on the shooting range.
These dummies are made of reinforced magic stone and metal materials. Their defense is several times higher than that of ordinary imperial soldiers. They are specially used to test the lethality of heavy weapons.
After a short period of charging, a crimson light was brewing in the barrel of the magic crystal cannon, and then it was released with a deafening explosion.
"boom!!!"
The magic crystal cannon roared, sharp magic light cut through the air, and rushed towards the target with destructive magic power!
The air seemed to be torn apart in an instant, flames of explosion rose on the battlefield, the monster dummies array was instantly shattered into countless debris, the shock wave shattered the surrounding ground, dust flew, and rolling heat waves rushed in the face... The scene of destruction was like a paradise for Saint Sith.
The officials on the observatory were in dead silence.
It's not like they haven't seen the power of the magic crystal cannon before, but this is the first time they've seen the thick and long barrel deliver a precise and deadly blow at such a close distance! If this chariot appears on the battlefield, there's no doubt that its firepower will be more flexible and deadlier than the traditional magic crystal cannon!
It no longer requires dense formation protection!
It can even follow the demon infantry on the front line and serve as their cover, charging forward with them like an abyssal war beast! Salman couldn't help but clench his fists, his voice filled with uncontrollable excitement: "If we add a few firing holes in the chariot and let the Hell Dwarf Musketeers shoot inside... God of War, I can even imagine how terrified our enemies will be!"
Luo Yan smiled and nodded happily when he heard this.
"Of course, no problem. We can add four more firing ports on the side and install a rotating turret on the roof."
Of course he knew that this was superfluous, but practicality was the least important thing here.
Gaining favor with the War Department was of the utmost importance.
These demons think being strong is enough!Salman slapped his thigh fiercely and laughed excitedly.
“Haha! That’s awesome!”
At this moment, Harkes finally couldn't help it. He took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound calm and rational: "This is indeed a... powerful weapon."
He paused, forced a smile, and said with a dodging look, "But, so much steel, the cost is incredible, right? The cost must be much higher than that of the magic crystal cannon, right?"
Luo Yan turned his head to look at him, the corners of his mouth slightly raised, and a faint smile flashed in his eyes.
"You are right. The cost of this magic crystal chariot is ten times that of the magic crystal cannon, about 10 million Kaira."
A hint of pride flashed in Hawks' eyes when he heard this, and he was about to continue mocking him, but Luo Yan added slowly.
"However, any new thing will go through this process, and as the production line is improved, the cost will drop significantly."
His voice remained calm, as if he was stating an indisputable fact.
Facing the bureaucrats from the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Logistics present, he continued in a clear voice.
"Everyone, we are facing a groundbreaking invention! Imagine the expressions of human cavalry when facing this thing. We are not just changing a piece of equipment or a battle - but the entire mode of war!"
"Of course, the choice is yours whether to embrace it or not!"
The bureaucrats present exchanged glances with each other and discussed in whispers for a while.
Councillor Atlan thought for a moment, and suddenly a smile broke out on his face.
"I think what you said makes sense...Prince Colin should like this thing."
The Prince Colin he was referring to was naturally Caesar Colin, the master of the Principality of Colin, one of the six-member cabinet, and the military minister of the Demon God.
The moment Congressman Atlan finished speaking, Salman waved his hand without hesitation and made a high-profile announcement.
"I have a suggestion. I think... the War Department can first purchase sixty tanks and send them to the front line for testing! If there is no problem, we will continue to expand the purchase order!"
As he spoke, he looked at Luo Yan and continued with a sharp gaze.
"I will propose to the Minister to discuss this at the department meeting. I hope you can guarantee a production capacity of at least 10 vehicles per month."
"No problem," Luo Yan nodded happily and said with a smile, "This is not a difficult task for Black Wind Castle."
Mr. Festing had made it clear to him a long time ago that the Cabinet was the true owner of the core power in Hell.
As long as Prince Colin nodded, the internal meeting of the Ministry of War was just a formality.
This Salman advisor is very smart, just as smart as his cunning senior.
So far, the Dragun family's attempts have basically suffered major setbacks.
The Saldo Port fiasco and the inquiry hearing that they had painstakingly engineered not only did not become a stumbling block for Luo Yan, but instead became a stepping stone for the latter to climb to a higher level.
The Demon King of Thunder County not only solved the mobility problem of the magic crystal cannon beautifully, but also took this opportunity to secure a large order for Black Wind Castle and gained the support of the Minister of Military Affairs.
Although Prince Colin has not expressed his position yet, the attitude of Councillor Atlan, who is very close to the vampire prince, has already explained a lot.
It’s not too late to take sides now, and any extra icing on the cake is better than nothing…
However, not all demons can move as fast as Chief of Staff Salman.
For example, Hawkes, the Deputy Minister of Logistics, had a tense face and could not utter a word.
He was too deeply tied to the Dragun family, and even if he wanted to turn around, it was too late now.
certainly--
There is also a hint of luck involved in this.
After all, a lean camel is bigger than a horse. Even if the Dragun family loses this round, they can still make another move.
However, this was just his fantasy after all.
The officials of the War Department talked excitedly and began to plan the tactical application of the tanks, while Hawkes stood aside with cold sweat on his forehead and gloomy eyes.
Looking at Luo Yan standing next to the observation seat, Congressman Atlan nodded slowly, with obvious appreciation in his eyes.
"You have once again made the Demon City realize that it is the right thing for you to rule Black Wind Castle."
Luo Yan nodded slightly and spoke in a gentle tone.
"Everything is for His Majesty the Demon God."
now--
In his arms, the players in the crystal ball were whispering.
"Damn, you are worthy of being the Demon King!"
"This is too shameless!"
(End of this chapter)