Chapter 907 (1/2)
I, I think?!
Looking at Isaac's expectant eyes and the more and more similar model of ”science fiction weapon” in the drawing and some memory, Loren suddenly didn't know what to say.
Is it difficult... Two more words of encouragement?
Come on, Isaac, the task of getting rid of feudal superstition and old ideas falls on your shoulders. The cosmic warship and the sea of stars are waiting for you not far ahead!
That's bullshit
But the question is, does Isaac's new design help him?
In the long run, yes; In the short term, in addition to reform and innovation, the help is probably very little.
First of all, whether this alchemical creation can succeed or not, the cost must be very high, even comparable to rebuilding a new floating city... After all, this is a process from scratch. Loren can't limit Isaac's experimental funds and materials.
Secondly, even if it is really made, such an expensive weapon is doomed to be impossible to be popularized in a large area. It can only be used as a killer mace or ”surprise”... A high-level magic spell, even if it is powerful, it is difficult to cause damage to the elf warrior, let alone a fatal blow.
Wait, mass promotion? Cut costs? Simplification?
Yes, if you don't guarantee the power, quality and cost, cut the cost as much as possible... Maybe it's possible?
According to Isaac's design, if you just basically complete the casting, it doesn't need a very high price - for example, six convex mirrors are not needed at all, and two cut fluorites can barely take the job; Silver hollow long tube can also be replaced by bronze or brass
”Cut costs... And simplify?”
After hearing Loren's proposal, Isaac's expression with his eyebrows obviously became a little unhappy: ”Loren, are we really talking about a new thing that can change the world and the cognition of ordinary people and little potatoes?”
”Of course, absolutely!” the black haired wizard looked at him without hesitation and said seriously: ”if it can be made, it may even completely change the form of war, and maybe the whole world will tremble!”
”Er... This, this is a bit exaggerated, isn't it? It doesn't mean that it can't be done this day, but an alchemical prop that can release high-level magic spells should not be...”
”No, no, no! Isaac, it seems that you don't know how terrible the impact will be once this thing appears... I mean shock!”
Loren shook his head and his expression became dignified: ”you are a wizard. Looking at the achievement of this thing from the perspective of a wizard, you are nothing more than the first alchemical creation in the world that can attach high-level magic spells; it is very powerful, but not so powerful!”
”But you... Isaac Grantham, you can't simply look at the impact of this matter from one angle; it's a higher level, a level that can change the world!”
”Change the level of the world?”
The black haired wizard's words slightly satisfied Isaac's vanity and brightened his eyes.
”Yes, let's make a simple analogy first.” the black haired wizard nodded slightly: ”if this... Let's call it 'Jiao lightsaber' first... If it can succeed, which do you think is better than the torque catapult with the same level of power?”
”In many ways...” Isaac thought a little: ”in terms of cost, of course, the catapult is dominant; in terms of power, it must be the 'Jiao lightsaber' is stronger.”
”Well, then I tell you that if I were the commander-in-chief of an army, I would not hesitate to choose 'Jiao lightsaber', and I wouldn't even consider the second time!”
The black haired wizard shouted, ”the reason is very simple - no matter how simple the torque catapult is, it needs at least half a hundred people to control it; and it only needs a wizard apprentice!”
”In addition, both need long-term maintenance and care, which is as heavy as the pressure on logistics and craftsmen; the 'Jiao lightsaber' can be used in rainy days, but even if the air is only a little wet, the power of the catapult will be reduced, and forced use will reduce its service life.”
”The only thing that limits the 'Jiao lightsaber' is its cost... But as long as I can, I'd rather exchange ten torque catapults for one 'Jiao lightsaber'!”
Lauren definitely meant it.
”Well... That is to say, as long as the 'Jiao lightsaber' can be successfully developed, the ancient wooden toys such as the catapult can be swept into the historical garbage, and the form of war will change... Alas, no, wait!”
Isaac's expression suddenly froze, only his eyes were shaking:
”If this is the case, it is no longer the number of people and weapons that determine the outcome of a battle, but the power of the 'Jiao lightsaber'; the party with a stronger and more destructive Jiao lightsaber will have the absolute initiative... Because the other party will become an extravagant hope to fight back!”
”Not only that, as long as the 'Jiao lightsaber' is powerful enough, the wooden fence, the city wall and even the fortress are meaningless; there is no need to attack the city, because the 'Jiao lightsaber' can run through the city wall and the fortress behind; the closer the enemy's formation is, the worse the loss will be!”
”A 'Jiao lightsaber' can become the master of a war; the only way for the other party to turn the situation around is to create a stronger and bigger 'Jiao lightsaber'!”
Isaac, whose eyes were in a trance, kept muttering to himself, as if he had entered another world directly.
”Wait! There are dragons... Yes, dragons, trolls, ogres... These monsters can also change the direction of a war.”
”No! But whether it's a dragon or a monster, the number of these giants is extremely limited; but as long as the supply of materials is sufficient and the alchemy workshop is still there, we can continuously make more 'Jiao lightsabers' to compete with them!”
”Even... Completely destroy them!”
”That's right! You're right; Lauren, I really underestimate this thing! It can definitely change the war and change the whole world!” the ecstatic Isaac seemed crazy and held Lauren in his arms as if to strangle him completely:
”It's worthy of being my junior brother of Isaac Grantham, which is different from that elm head of ayin, completely different!”
Well, it's best not to let the little wizard know... Of course, she may have been used to it for a long time.
Lauren, with an awkward smile on her face, was neither moving nor moving. She could only wink at Lina desallion, who was watching the play opposite.
Hey, your ”great genius” is holding another man and won't give up.
However, a girl with glasses was not ready to pay attention to the Duke. She deliberately turned her back to them, stood in front of the design drawings of the floating city on the other side, and drew on them with a charcoal pen.
”Wait, No.”
Isaac, who hugged Loren tightly, suddenly reacted and frowned slightly: ”according to this theory, the more powerful the 'Jiao lightsaber' is, the better its performance is... Only in this way can it really change the result and direction of a war; if you want to reduce costs and expand manufacturing scale, isn't it the opposite?”
”Yes, we just want to do the opposite!”