The nearly week-long test flight was a crucial step for the Academy from scratch, and the training of the preparatory cadets was finally on track, but its impact was far beyond the Academy.

In fact, someone noticed the "giant kite" hovering over the South City on the same day - although Tilly occasionally flew the Unicorn over the Lord's Castle, most of the time it was tested in a no-man's land, and the natural awe of the people in the castle area made the vast majority of people only hear of the existence of airplanes and have not seen them in person.

The Sky Knight Academy had no such concerns, and the curious went to the South District, gathered on both sides of the road, waiting for the moment when the plane broke out of the courtyard wall. At first, it was confined to residents near the Shoal Harbor and the factory area, but as the news spread quickly, by the third day, the academy was surrounded by a crowd of "melon-eating people". Whenever a plane appeared in everyone's field of vision, the crowd would erupt in enthusiastic shouts and exclamations, as if it was themselves who rushed into the blue sky.

Honey saw the timing and reported on the ongoing tests in the academy with a large format under the title of "Miracle Reappearance", and attached a clear recent photo of the biplane, which instantly brought the sales of the "Gray Castle Weekly" to a new peak.

Even in Neverwinter, there was a wave of acquisitions - perhaps because they realized the business opportunities contained in it, when the weekly newspaper was sold, many foreign merchants began to buy newspapers from the public at high prices, and those who were short of funds asked for excerpts, and even hand-painted pictures of airplanes, which attracted the market for a while.

Under this round of vigorous turmoil, the name of the Sky Knight finally spread throughout Neverwinter.

A week later, Roland also got a summary report from Tilly.

Of the 197 probationary trainees, a total of 150 passed the audit, which means that there were 47 crashes caused by operational errors during the entire assessment period. Considering that there were only four test planes in the first batch, this equates to an average of more than eleven falls per aircraft.

It may sound incredible, but Roland knew in his heart that these planes were simple and lightweight, and as long as they didn't damage the engine, they could be repaired quickly. In addition, most crashes occur in the landing stage, either the speed is too slow and the whole runway is slapped, or the speed is too fast to break the landing wheel, and it stops by belly friction, such damage is common in the era of biplanes, and it is a good plane to be dragged back for repair.

Of course, patched planes are not as good as they were when they first left the factory, and Tilly also mentioned that the status of the two planes that can still fly has dropped significantly, and it is difficult to meet the training requirements, and in order to ensure the quality of teaching, the college urgently needs a new batch of biplanes. In addition, due to the improvement of the training content and the expansion of follow-up personnel, the four aircraft can no longer meet the requirements. In terms of comprehensive training efficiency and actual needs, at least 12 to 15 aircraft must be provided.

This is also the number of flying brigades in later generations.

Roland found that no matter how he looked at this report horizontally and vertically, there was a sentence between the lines - "I, the Air Force, fight money." 」

After putting down the report, he shook his head with a smile, and could only say that Tilly did have a talent for this area, and she had just seen through the essence of the Air Force at the beginning stage. In fact, in order to form a competent flying force, it is necessary to have a large population to be screened and a large enough number of planes to be used for smashing, both of which are indispensable.

Now that Neverwinter is in dire need of manpower in all industries, it is obvious that a large fleet of aircraft will not be able to achieve it in the short term, so Anna can only take her time.

In addition to Tilly, the General Staff also submitted an observational report written by Edith Kant.

The report was brief, but it was interesting.

Northland Pearl believes that as long as it is used properly, the Sky Knight will have the potential to change the situation of future wars, and even become a decisive force in determining victory or defeat. She hopes to send a group of people from the General Staff Department to set up a research team and send them to the academy to understand the performance of this new weapon, so that it can be used in future planning. At the same time, she also conceived some tactics that only an empty knight could do, and wanted to have a separate detailed discussion with Roland, and her eagerness jumped on paper.

Edith is probably the most concerned about aircraft in the upper echelons of Neverwinter - the moment she sees the mass production capability, she can think of the application in war, not to mention how feasible the plan is, this acumen alone is really impressive.

Just as Roland was about to summon the Pearl of the Northland to talk about her opinion of the Sky Knights, a personal guard's voice came from outside the office door, "Your Majesty, Lord Karl Van Burt, Minister of Construction, has asked to see you. ”

He held the phone and retracted it, "Let him in." ”

"Yes. ”

"Your Majesty," Carl bowed respectfully as he walked into his office, "Your Miracle Building has been completed. ”

......

Standing under the podium and looking up at the majestic subject, Roland really felt the charm of the word spectacle.

It took nearly two years, tens of thousands of golden dragons, enough steel to build three Chishui bridges, and concrete that could be piled up into a hill, so that the building was finally completed. If it weren't for the assistance of witches such as lotus and hummingbird, it would have consumed several times more manpower and resources.

The spectacle is not just a joke, but the shock it brought to the people of Wudong when it was completed was absolutely unparalleled - as can be seen from the people who flocked from far and wide to watch the completion ceremony.

The so-called gap is clearer in contrast. Compared to the large two- to three-storey residential area around it, the 56-meter-high, fifteen-storey Miracle Building is almost a standout. Even Roland, who is accustomed to seeing high-rise buildings, can't help but feel a surging feeling in his heart.

As a new landmark of Neverwinter, it is not a simple and useless face-saving project, but the pinnacle of a variety of new technologies. For example, for the problem of water supply and drainage, Carl adopted the method of setting up multi-stage water tanks in the floor to solve the problem of too large height difference and no water pumping.

In addition, there are four external "elevators" installed in the four corners of the main building, which are powered by steam engines in the basement and can carry dozens of people between the top and ground floors at a time. Although it can't be as smart as a modern elevator, it must be controlled by a special person, and it can't stop every floor, but it is still a breathtaking design for this era. In particular, the elevator uses a large number of floor-to-ceiling glass, and you can overlook the beautiful scenery of the city while riding it, which is completely enjoyable.

"Your Majesty, say a few words," Karl said as he stroked his chest after ascending the podium, "Your people are waiting for your appearance." ”

Roland nodded, walked over to the fence and waved at the dense crowd below.

The crowd burst into cheers.

"Good afternoon, people of Neverwinter. ”

"Today is the day the Miracle Building was built, it has created countless worlds' bests, and history will remember this day - but here I want to say not how great it is, but the question that you are most concerned about, who will live in it? Or ...... Who is it for?"

"No, the Grey Keep has abolished the right to divide the nobility, and the royal family, of course not, I don't need such a large place to put my bed. The answer is simple, it's the inhabitants of Neverwinter, that is, all of you. ”

"You are the one who created the miracle building, and you will undoubtedly enjoy this miracle!"

"Each room will be clearly marked in the Executive Hall, no privileges, no family background, as long as you bring your resident ID card, you can apply for a purchase and live in this building destined to go down in history!"

As soon as the words fell, a deafening shout erupted in the crowd.

"Long live Your Majesty!"

"Long live Neverwinter!"

Waiting for the voice to subside, Roland continued to say in a loud voice, "Now, I will light the torch on the roof of the building, and in the future, whenever night falls, it will be blazing and become the brightest starlight in the sky over Winterless!"

In the midst of the overwhelming cries of the crowd, he led the city hall and his party into the "elevator" and ascended to the roof of the main building.

In the center of the roof is a large stone basin filled with pitch-black oil - this viscous heavy oil has been specially treated to burn for a long time without emitting foul odor and smoke, which is the most suitable fuel for the torch.

"Your Majesty," Nightingale handed over a torch.

Roland nodded, took the torch, and slowly walked towards the stone basin.

It seemed to sound in his head a gentle tune, and that familiar line—

"From the beginning of the first life underwater...... You've been through a lot ......."

He raised the corners of his mouth and lowered his torch.

If this is the spark of the continuation of human civilization, then hopefully it will never be extinguished. 8)