Chapter 353 O'Connor's Ambition (Please subscribe!)
Why can't the Principality of Idar make bicycles?
Or...why can't we build a vehicle powered by magic?
The mage's optimization of magic lines and storage of magic power is only one aspect.
Bearings, chains...
These seemingly insignificant things are what the Principality of Idar needs to overcome most.
Bruno was not asking to replicate the path of Earth civilization in this magical world. If these inconspicuous parts could be replaced by other magical equipment, that would naturally be the best idea.
However, no matter how the future develops, no matter the direction of magical technology, the future of the Principality of Idar will definitely be inseparable from the participation of ordinary people who are craftsmen.
The construction of Hagia Sophia earned Bruno 150 Glory Points, which gave him some spare "funds" to exchange for some new things in the system mall.
But rather than simply acquiring new technologies through the system, Bruno hoped that the craftsmen of the Principality of Idar could strive for more and create more new creations that fit the times under his suggestions.
after all……
There are so many areas in this world that need development, but Bruno only has so many Glory Points, so... these points must naturally be spent on the most critical areas to justify the existence of this bug-level system.
It is precisely for this reason that Bruno pays special attention to recruiting all kinds of talents and craftsmen. At least in the current Principality of Idar, the logic of "it is better to buy than to make" is definitely not feasible.
"During this period, the first and second batches of craftsmen who came to the Principality of Idar have settled in these houses."
"The Principality of Idar will provide them with all the daily necessities they need, and the only task of these craftsmen is to create the tools and equipment you need."
Mundell and O'Connor followed Bruno carefully, and the three of them walked through this temporary settlement built for the craftsmen.
"If you have any difficulties in life, you can ask the Idar official in charge of this area. Although in other parts of the empire, a craftsman who masters a skill is not worth mentioning, but in the Principality of Idar, anyone who has achieved success in any trade is the talent we need."
Bruno said to O'Connor.
This sentence was not only spoken to O'Connor, but also to be conveyed through O'Connor's mouth to the ears of all the craftsmen who had just arrived on this land.
Although before they came to this land, Idar agents had already described to these craftsmen the excellent treatment given by the Principality of Idar, anyone would inevitably feel a little nervous when suddenly arriving in a strange place.
Only by allowing these craftsmen to calm down can they devote most of their time and energy to the tasks assigned by Bruno.
"As you wish, Your Excellency the Duke," O'Connor said quickly.
Among the nearly one hundred craftsmen living in this temporary settlement, O'Connor was one of the few civilian craftsmen who had many interactions with Bruno because he had been responsible for improving farm tools such as furrowing plows and water wheels.
Therefore, he had a better understanding of the young nobleman in front of him, and developed an indescribable feeling of admiration and awe.
"Those mages of the Idar School... you should have seen them?"
"I have only met Master Light," O'Connor replied respectfully.
If placed somewhere else, a wizard would be a big shot that only nobles could command.
Before this, the Duke in front of him had asked him to communicate with Master Light several times to study topics such as the design principles of machinery, which undoubtedly made O'Connor particularly nervous.
There was nothing wrong with discussing topics like these that were commonplace among craftsmen, but if O'Connor were to teach them to a noble lord or a distinguished wizard, it would be difficult for him to remain calm.
"Wright should have mentioned to you that the current development focus of the Principality of Idar is magical industrialization..." Bruno continued as he stepped over a muddy puddle.
"Yes." O'Connor nodded.
"Although due to the existence of magic, magical industrialization sounds like a high-end and classy thing, but in fact, the premise for the smooth progress of magical industrialization lies in you self-deprecating craftsmen." Bruno said very directly.
"With us?"
Hearing this, O'Connor was stunned for a moment.
If this sentence had not been said by the Duke in front of him, any craftsman would have regarded it as an unrealistic joke.
O'Connor finally came back to his senses and looked at his lord the Duke cautiously, waiting for the next words.
"The essence of magic machinery is large-scale machinery driven by magic. If you craftsmen cannot create machinery that meets the requirements of the Principality of Idar, then even the most powerful wizard will be powerless in the end."
"So... the Principality of Idar has given you treatment far superior to any other noble territory. You can obtain housing and remuneration provided by the Principality. Your children can live a stable life on this land and learn spelling and reading that were previously only available to children of nobles!"
"But all the efforts of the Principality are not unrewarded. You need to use your own hands and brains to design tools and machines that can promote the development of the Principality of Idar, explore more perfect mechanical design principles, and even the laws of development and change of all things in this world."
"The law of development and change of all things?"
O'Connor was completely confused. He was just a craftsman. How could he be related to the changes of all things?
"I'm just giving an example..."
After seeing the construction progress of Idar Public University, Bruno felt particularly happy, so he explained patiently:
"For example, when you boil water, the boiling water will roll and gurgle, and then produce a lot of steam. Sometimes, this boiling steam can even lift the lid of the pot..."
"But have you ever thought about... why the lid of the pot is pushed up?" Bruno looked into O'Connor's eyes and said seriously.
“This shows that…”
"This shows that the boiling steam exerts a force on the lid. No one touches the lid, and no one casts magic on it. The force that lifts the lid is a law inherent in nature."
"Although this natural law seems to have nothing to do with the industrialization of magic, how to combine magic with the natural laws that are widely present in nature, and how to apply magic to various areas of daily life are undoubtedly things that you must pay attention to." Bruno said seriously.
"It seems to make sense..." O'Connor lowered his head and pondered.
"Not seem, but certainly."
Bruno corrected him, "You have been in the Principality of Idar for quite some time now. Aren't those magical street lamps standing in the streets and alleys the best proof of the universality of magic?"
yes!
Magic street light!
The conversation with the Duke made O'Connor extremely nervous, and for a moment he even forgot about the magic lamps scattered throughout the Principality of Idar.
With a stable supply of magic power, these street lamps can emit soft light at night, dispelling the darkness and gloom after nightfall for the people living on this land.
This is destined to be a great change!
When this idea suddenly popped up in O'Connor's mind, an inexplicable sense of pride began to surge in his heart.
As the lowest class of civilians, all they have been thinking about is how to solve the next meal and how to spend the winter every year.
But in the Principality of Idar,
Craftsmen like himself could become a driving force for the development of the magic industrialization, which rekindled O'Connor's high fighting spirit.
Since the Duke has so much trust in them, the lowest-level craftsmen, they must not let him down!
By the way, I'm not talking about steam engines or anything like that, but just giving an example, today there is also...
(End of this chapter)
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