"It's too late...... Is it? ”

Noren looked at the tank blueprint in front of him and fell into deep thought.

Although the crawler type has more advantages than the wheel type, correspondingly, its structure is more complex and the manufacturing difficulty is higher.

And, because this field is very biased, even Flamel does not have a mature technical accumulation in this area.

Although with its alchemy technology, it is sure that it will be able to produce results if it is really developed, but this process also takes time.

But whether it's Flamel or Peak, the most important thing missing now is time.

"In that case, there is no way to do it."

In the face of reality, Nolen finally accepted the plan, and instead said, "If you use the wheel type, it will be necessary to strictly control the weight of the tank."

"In addition to the frontal armor, the sides can be made thinner, or simply control the volume of the tank, and it would be nice to reduce the load to highlight the speed advantage of the wheeled type......"

In all fairness, the design of the original tank was by no means excellent, and its design drawings are full of traces of rush.

Tracks aside, originally in his plan, in addition to armor-piercing shells, the tank should be equipped with different types of shells for various operational needs.

At the same time, its means of attack should not only be a high-powered, low-rate live-fire tank gun, but also necessary to carry other secondary weapons.

If you really want to find faults, there are countless things that can be optimized.

However, under the tight construction schedule, in order to cope with the upcoming civil war, this is indeed the most advanced strategic weapon that Flamel and Peak City can currently build.

Moreover, even such a first-generation tank full of regrets, at least it uses the most advanced alchemy technology of the empire all over its body, and its actual combat performance will not be too ugly.

"Electric Drive", "Advanced Defense Array", "Live Ammunition Magic Weapon", ...... Just by piling up the material, its combat power can crush almost all the strategic weapons of the empire at the same time.

Let's leave it at that, it's not too late to plan for follow-up R&D improvements after getting the actual combat data of the first generation of tanks.

"We have written down all these points mentioned by the master."

After refining the design drawings again, Ivan nodded, "Tomorrow I will return to Flamel with the information and accessories of the tank, and I will send you the test data as soon as possible after the trial production is completed." ”

Peak City's current alchemy productivity is limited, and it is mainly focused on the development of the air force, and there is no room for tank development and testing.

It just so happened that Flamel was very interested in it, and its productivity was much higher than that of Peak City, so it was logical to take over the production and testing of the tank.

At that time, Ivan only needs to transport the new magic circle and tank guns specially supplied by Peak City to Flamael, and then produce and assemble the remaining parts.

"Good work." Nolan nodded, "I'll send the Knights to escort you back tomorrow." ”

After that, he continued to stay in the alchemy factory, distributing the manufacturing tasks for the rest of the period.

These manufacturing tasks include not only more Air Force training equipment and jetpacks, but also plans to build "flying boats" and "air supply silos".

If Peak City's productivity and time are limited and he can't take into account all aspects of development, then he will choose to use the skill tree of aerial combat to the extreme.

He believed that this was the idea of warfare that was at least a hundred years ahead of the Empire.

It can help Linfeng City to win a place in this troubled world with a small and large one.

……

Before I knew it, I had another busy day, and as the sun set, Nolan was preparing to go home.

"Wait a minute, Master Nolan." At this time, Richard suddenly came over in a hurry.

"Can I delay you a moment? I just met a pretty powerful senior alchemist when I was recruiting, and he said he wanted to see you in person. ”

"Oh? A high-level alchemist? Nolan paused, "Who is he, and what are you going to see me for?" ”

Even in Flamel City, a high-level alchemist is a respected existence, and if an alchemist of this level wants to defect to him, it is natural to see him.

"His name is Eugene."

"He was a native of Peak, he had traveled to Simmel City as a young man, and he had recently returned to his hometown.

"I've interviewed, and in terms of qualifications and strength, he is indeed a genuine high-level alchemist.

"As for the reason for the meeting, it is not that I am asking about remuneration or anything like that, but that I want to catch up with you...... Uh, is he your old friend? ”

"It's not." Nolan mused, "I never knew someone named Eugene, but......

"I kind of know why he's here."

Speaking of Simmel City, it was there that Roland I made his fortune, and then formed a force to go all the way north, invincible.

Eventually, he unified the human realm, created the Roland Empire, and chose to settle in the north and establish an imperial capital.

As the hometown and starting point of Roland I, Simmel City also prospered after the establishment of the empire, and soon became the premier large city in the southern part of the empire.

As for now, the second prince Roderick, after breaking with the eldest prince Robert, chose to come to Simmel City to form his own forces.

At this time, Simmel City was already the base camp of the second prince's power.

And the person named Eugene is probably the messenger secretly sent by the second prince.

Otherwise, it doesn't explain why Eugene left Peak City for so many years, and now he suddenly came back at this juncture, and the life in Peak City is not as prosperous and nourishing as Simmel City.

Having said that, in this special period, he remembered that the military department had ordered strict control of the floating population in Linfeng City.

And the enemy's envoy was able to escape the inspection of the defenders and come to him...... It seems that more control is needed.

"Isn't he your old friend?"

Richard cautiously observed Nolan's face, "That'...... I rejected him? ”

"No, not necessarily." Nolan thought for a moment and said, "Call him over, I'll wait for him here." ”

"Yes."

Richard hurried away, and Nolan sat back in his office in the factory, and drank half of the tea that was about to cool down.

The alchemy factory is an important place for the military department, and outsiders who want to enter must first be searched.

Secondly, he was accompanied by a knightly guard, so he was not afraid of the emissary named Eugene breaking out.

In that case, it is better to hear what he wants to say.

For the second prince Roderick, he is still a little curious.

Outsiders have always praised him for his talent and talent, but it is a pity that he is not orthodox to the throne, and his justice in this civil war has fallen behind.

Originally, this was none of his business, but the Shattered Star City in their camp took the initiative to cause trouble for him, and I don't know if this was Roderick's secret instigation?

And since the assassination, he originally thought that Linfeng City and the second prince's camp would have no room for maneuver.

In that case, why did Roderick send another emissary?

Or is there something wrong with this?

I quickly made all kinds of guesses in my heart, and not long after, a middle-aged man in white robe wearing an Ouroboros badge knocked on the door and walked in.

"Long admired the Daimyo, Master Noren."

The white-robed middle-aged man bowed to him, "My name is Eugene Kamara, and although I have been living abroad for many years, I am also from Linfeng City like you.

"At the beginning of this year, I returned to Linfeng City to worship my ancestors, and I couldn't help but be fascinated when I saw the alchemy academic atmosphere in Linfeng City getting stronger and stronger.

"In my opinion, Linfeng City is no longer lagging behind other cities, and I hope that I can do something to contribute to the development of my hometown."

"Master Eugene, polite words will be dispensed with."

Nolan put down the information in his hand and said with a smile, "You left Peak City to settle in Simmel when you were sixteen years old, and you haven't been back for nearly thirty years......

"It must be that the outside world is too beautiful, and you don't want to go back to this remote and backward city.

"But why did you just have the leisure to return to your hometown to worship your ancestors this year, and you came up with the idea of settling here?"

Eugene's face changed slightly, he didn't expect Nolan to get his information so quickly, but he reacted quickly, and argued:

"Because I happened to attend your results conference in Flamel before, and with you, a legendary alchemist, in charge, I think that the current Peak City has a development prospect that is not inferior to other cities."

"Well, good eyes." Norento cheeked, "But why do you say you want to catch up with me?" We've never seen it before. ”

"Haha, that's my bluff."

Eugene smiled calmly, "Although you don't know me, I met you at the press conference, and I know you unilaterally."

"I was afraid that you would be busy with affairs and didn't want to see me, so I made this decision, if you are offended, I hope Master Haihan."

This guy is self-cooked, Nolan shook his head and smiled, and no longer tried to do more, and cut straight to the point:

"Okay, I don't think you're sincere enough to come to work in the alchemy factory, everyone's time is precious, let's open the skylight and say something-

"To tell you the truth, I have been troubled by your visit this time, and I don't want Your Majesty to be upset when you learn that Peak City has dealings with the rebels' emissaries.

"Before tonight, please leave Linfeng City immediately, I'll be here before, understand?"

His Majesty here naturally refers to the eldest prince Robert, who has ascended the throne in the imperial capital and is the titular Roland II.

And the reason why he left a way for the rebel envoy Eugene to retreat was because the current Linfeng City was not ready for war.

In case Roderick made up his mind to attack Tipex because of an accident with the emissary, things would go badly.

At that point, he could not guarantee that the Imperial Capital's support would arrive in time, and the feeling of entrusting his fate to someone else made him uneasy.

After all, from the very beginning of the steppe people's invasion of Ringpeak, Robert never sent an army to support Peak.

Later, when Fred talked to him about cooperation on behalf of the royal family, he did not show enough attention and sincerity.

All this made him feel that although he belonged to the camp of the eldest prince, Robert was really not as reliable as he imagined.

Therefore, even if he had had friction with the second prince's camp before, he was unwilling to completely tear his face with Roderick for Robert.

"I want to correct a small mistake in your words."

Eugene shook his head and said, "Although His Royal Highness Robert calls himself Roland II, he has not been recognized and sworn allegiance by most cities in the empire, and his enthronement ceremony is objectively invalid.

"Therefore, His Royal Highness Robert is neither Your Majesty, nor are we rebels.

"Of course, I fully understand your concerns, so I chose to meet in private rather than in public."

"And then?" Nolan raised an eyebrow.

"Whether it's the Prairie Wars or the Flamel assassination, it's hard to say that Peak City isn't being secretly targeted.

"Since you've seen us as a threat, what's the point of seeing me again, and now it's not going to reconcile with us, right?"

"Misunderstandings, these are misunderstandings." Eugene smiled unchanged.

You must have heard the saying: there are no eternal friends and no eternal enemies, only eternal interests.

"As long as we have the same interests, we can become friends, and in my opinion, not only is there no conflict between Peak City and His Highness Roderick, but there are even common interests!"

"Common interests?"

"That's right." He continued, "You are a late adopter of politics and may not know why His Highness Roderick is praised and followed.

"Even if he is the second prince, why do so many people still want him to get the throne.

"Now I can explain it to you, because he is a revolutionary of the Empire, and His Highness has promised everyone that he will reform the old and backward imperial system and build the empire better and better.

In fact, he did exactly that, the last ten years of the emperor's reign basically did not ask about political affairs, and His Royal Highness the eldest prince was also self-contained, and he never left the prosperous imperial capital in his life.

However, His Royal Highness Roderick spent more than ten years traveling around the empire, just to understand the real situation and predicament of the local city, and to give it the greatest convenience within his ability.

"Everywhere I went, the local city lord's mansion was full of praise that His Highness would become a wise monarch.

The outcry of the people even alarmed Roland I of the imperial capital, so much so that he finally decided to make His Royal Highness Roderick his heir-

"This matter was not a secret in the political circles of the imperial capital at that time."

"That's nice." Nolan spreads his hands.

"But no matter what happened, the result was that Roland I did not leave a valid will before his death, and His Royal Highness was not the rightful heir to the Empire.

"Moreover, Peak City is just a frontier city, far from the political center of the center.

"We don't want to care about so many, and we don't have the ability to take care of so many.

"So...... It doesn't matter if it was a misunderstanding or something else, I just hope you get out of here tonight and go as far as possible. ”

He felt like he had hinted at it obviously.

If you think this is a conspiracy or something strange, then you can fight for it.

I don't have an opinion, and I don't care which prince ends up on the throne.

I have a lot of conflicts in the past, and you can ignore them for the time being, but don't try to pull me into the water.

I just want to stay in my own one-third of an acre of land and farm with peace of mind, why is this wish so difficult to achieve?

"That can't be said, Lord Noron, who inherits the throne is actually closely related to the interests of everyone in the empire."

Eugene said in a deep voice, "I bet that if His Royal Highness Robert eventually inherits the throne, then all the alchemists in Peak City, you, and the empire ......

"There will never be a day!"

(End of chapter)