Chapter 207: The First Magic Revolution, Ending Before It Begins?
"Did you record the speed? Any readings?" Philip, despite his disheveled appearance, quickly inquired once he regained hisposure.
"From start to finish, it''s a total of six hundred meters, took 30 seconds," an alchemist nced at their magical clock, hesitating before speaking up.
As for thetter part, due to the vehicle inexplicably losing control and breaking apart, Philip flew off directly, never having the chance to record it.
"The speed in thetter half is probably around ny kilometers per hour," Lynn remarked, having calcted the data through the smart-brain.
Hearing this figure, everyone present was utterly astonished. This went beyond just being fast; it was akin to flying!
"Is this the power of alchemical internalbustion engines?" Albert murmured to himself. Despite their limited understanding of alchemy, theyprehended what such speed implied.
Ondo, in particr, was astounded. A week ago, Lynn had mentioned creating some weapons to counter the impending war.
In truth, he hadn''t ced much hope in it. Time was incredibly limited, and war was unlike anything else. Even if they developed some powerful alchemical tools, it would be challenging to influence the battlefield.
Compared to that, he preferred Lynn focusing solely on advancing as a great wizard.
However, the extraordinary speed and power of the alchemical internalbustion engine greatly shook Ondo. He envisioned a hundred of these alchemical cars, armored with steel, charging through the battlefield, an unstoppable force. Just the thought was exhrating.
After the initial excitement, Philip and the others hurried to the overturned four-wheeled alchemical vehicle, examining it closely, trying to pinpoint the problem.
The previously broken gears directly caused the vehicle to lose control, triggering a chain reaction that severely damaged the four-wheeler. The alchemists soon engaged in heated discussions and disputes.
"Most likely, it''s the cylinder you designed that''s the problem. The hydrogen-oxygen explosion was too intense. I''ve always said we should increase the thickness of the steel," one alchemist observed after a while, noticing slight external deformities in the internalbustion engine. He suspected internalponents suffered significant damage, suspecting a piston or rod failure causing the vehicle''s loss of control.
Beside him, another wizard jumped up, cursing loudly. "Nonsense! My cylinder was perfectly fine. I blended lion''s blood into the steel; it can withstand high temperatures perfectly fine! It must be the gears and chains you made that are the problem..."
"And the wheels! They''re all crooked! Who designed this? We''ve said the material needs to withstand pressure, withstand it!"
The discussions and arguments continued unabated, with no one willing to admit their mistake leading to the vehicle''s overturning.
Approaching, Lynn examined the vehicle carefully and sighed in dismay. "The strength of these materials is insufficient."
At the current industrial level in Iyeta, the strength of the steel produced was limited. Forcing this rudimentary four-wheeled vehicle to elerate to ny kilometers per hour exceeded its capacity, leading directly to its dismantling.
"Additionally, the design of the wheels is problematic. The two front wheels should be slightly smaller than the rear, which would aid in bnce. We can also add a steering axis and a crossbar to the front wheel, enabling steering, deceleration, and eleration..." Lynn continued with additional details.
Philip and the others quickly brought out design drawings to jot down Lynn''s words, especially the aspects of steering and controlling speed, which were the subjects of their ongoing research.
Lydia, in particr, admired Lynn''s eloquence. From crafting airships to devising internalbustion engines and now vehicle design, it seemed there wasn''t anything this Dean didn''t understand.
"In a few days, I''ll organize some books rted to fluid mechanics, allpiled by the Society of Mystical Arts'' masters. If you have spare time, give them a read. You''ll find them useful," Lynn said, still excited.
Philip and the others nodded, unaware of just how daunting fluid mechanics could be...
"Dean Lynn, is it the hydrogen explosion you mentioned that powers the internalbustion engine?" Albert asked, puzzled.
He couldn''t grasp how this internalbustion engine converted explosions into a vehicle''s driving force.
"Yes, the internalbustion engine converts heat energy into mechanical energy, using the principle of gas expanding when heated to generate thrust..." Lynn exined the internalbustion engine''s principles asprehensively as possible to everyone present.
Usually, this would be a highly ssified key technology. Yet, Lynn didn''t conceal it now; he was desperate for manpower. Improving the alchemical internalbustion engine required hands, designing new ironds required hands, researching gunpowder required hands...
He wished he could split one person into two to have enough help! If anyone could understand andprehend, be it a wizard apprentice or a full-fledged wizard, even a regr person without magic, he''d grab them for research immediately, regardless of their status or treatment...
"Is this chemistry?" Albert nodded knowingly, despite only grasping the general idea, recognizing the intricate design of the internalbustion engine.
"No, this is chemistry coupled with physics!" Lynn chuckled.
...
The experiment conducted within the Iyeta Academy spread across the Iyeta Harbor the next day, glorified by the Magic Daily.
Everyone knew that under the city lord''s leadership, those wizard lords had devised an alchemical vehicle with four wheels. It didn''t just run as fast as the wind but didn''t need horses or camels; it moved on its own.
Rumors soon turned increasingly oundish. ording to some exaggerated descriptions by students, the alchemical vehicle, apart from being fast, was a mighty weapon. They imed Philip had been fired off like an alchemical cannon, possessing astounding destructive power...
These far-fetched rumors left Philip extremely embarrassed every time he was asked, unsure how to exin.
As the news was carried by trading caravans into Grenrill along with the Magic Daily, it caused an enormous stir.
Whether it was the maximum speed of ny kilometers per hour or the rumored efficiency of the alchemical internalbustion engine ten times higher than steam engines, it was all unbelievably astounding.
The most unable to ept this were the wizards within the Alchemy Association, those dedicated to studying and improving steam engines.
The first magic revolution they were nning, could it be ending before it even began?
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