Mystery: The New Dark Emperor Arrives

Chapter 207 Technology Monopoly in the Age of Steam

Dix told some knowledge about steam engines, and Hobert felt that he also liked these big guys.

After chatting for a few more words, Hobert finally mentioned the purpose of this visit: "My adoptive father, Mr. Christine, told me a lot about Mr. Rex, my biological father.

"But he never said anything about my biological father's deeds after he returned to Backlund. Now I have taken over Mr. Rex's responsibility to investigate the family's curse, so I really hope to know where Mr. Rex came from." To Backlund, and the trajectory of actions after leaving the army."

He spread his hands: "I once talked about this topic with Christine, but seeing his sad expression, I couldn't bear to continue talking with him."

"Officer Christine is of course unwilling to say," Dix said, "That was the darkest period of time for the two officers."

He sighed, as if lost in memory, and he said a few minutes later: "We have made too much contribution in the Southern Continent, and Chief Rex and Christine are both excellent strategists. Now, the situation in half of East Balam has been eased.

"Of course this will be feared by the Loen royal family, and it is inevitable that they will be transferred back to Backlund for the reason of promotion.

"In order to prevent accidents in Backlund, Chief Rex took a potion and became a demigod on the way back to Backlund.

"As Chief Rex expected, they were treated unfairly when they were transferred back to Backlund. This is the demonstration of the Loen royal family.

"Officer Rex, who had no intention of continuing to serve for a long time, took this opportunity to leave the army and started exploring some Quaternary relics or ancient sites."

Hobert nodded, this was similar to his previous guess about Rex's whereabouts.

"I don't know exactly which ruins Chief Rex explored." Dix patted his injured leg and said, "Because of my injured leg, I can no longer go on adventures with Chief Rex, so I have to come back and take over." My father's business.

"But I remember that in a conversation between Chief Rex and Chief Christine, he mentioned that he put all the notes about the exploration in a place that only his descendants can get."

Hobert was taken aback: "Is there such a place? Why don't I know?"

Dix smiled and said: "Young man, don't be impatient, Chief Rex has made a lot of arrangements for you.

"I was by my side when he made his will. He handed over most of his property and knowledge to Chief Christine for safekeeping, and he made simple plans for when and what he would give you."

Dix sighed: "These two officers are really rare friends."

Hobert nodded: "Okay."

Dix's implication is that he will not reveal too much information about Rex, and Hobert has doubts now because he has not yet reached the time when he can know that information.

So the topic of the two returned to the steam engine, and Dix unexpectedly discovered that Hobert's understanding of mechanics was far beyond his imagination.

In this era, the knowledge of mechanics is still cutting-edge knowledge that can only be learned in universities, and is generally not open to international students.

In the AD era, there was a systematic description of mechanics in junior high school physics.

Especially for Hobert who had seen the internal combustion engine, the mechanical structure of the steam engine was not too difficult to understand.

In the blink of an eye, the two chatted for more than an hour. Although there was still something to say, it was time for Hobert to leave.

When leaving, Hobert pointed to a water pump about the size of a locomotive outside and asked, "What is the approximate price of this model of water pump?"

"About 800 pounds." Dix smiled, "If it is traded with merchants from other countries, it may be sold for 1300 to 1500 pounds.

"And we will also add an anti-demolition structure, weld the shell of the important structure, and add a mechanism inside, as long as there is a forced demolition, the important structure will be destroyed."

Hobert thought to himself, this structure is high-level, but it can't prevent apprentices, right?

Hehe, this is the Extraordinary World, and the main thing is that it is hard to guard against.

"Since you know I'm here, you often come to chat with me." Dix said, "I'll take you to visit the new crane next time."

Hobert nodded and smiled: "Okay."

At this time, a water pump was assembled and started to test the machine. When the steam came out of the mechanical structure and the huge runner hummed, Hobert deeply felt the era. Charm.

On the way back, Hobert roughly estimated that the cost of a water pump the size of a locomotive was only two to three hundred pounds at most!
What a huge profit, it can be sold for 800 pounds, and if it is exported, the price will double.

Hobert seemed to see the shadow of technological monopoly. In fact, the application of steam engines was already very popular in the entire Northern Continent, but Dix produced all the most advanced steam engines, representing the most advanced production level of the Loen Kingdom.

Compared with common steam engines on ships or trains, these cutting-edge applications have obvious differences in mechanical structure. According to Hobert's cognition, they are similar to the difference between second-generation fighter jets and fifth-generation fighter jets.

Back at the office, Hobert just got out of the carriage and paid the fare. Before entering the door, a girl dressed as a maid came over and said, "Mr. Hobert! I am Miss Audrey's maid Anne, Audrey Miss has urgent matters to ask for your help, please follow me to the mansion of Viscount Glaint."

Hobert was slightly taken aback, and recalled, the girl in front of him was indeed Audrey's personal maid.

So he sat in the luxurious carriage with the family crest of Earl Hall and came to the residence of Viscount Glenint.

As soon as he entered the study, Hobert saw the four people in the study let out a sigh of relief.

Hobert took off his windbreaker: "I heard from Annie that you have been waiting for me since morning?"

In an era without mobile phones and telephones, it was quite inconvenient to find someone in Backlund.

Audrey said: "Yes, I initiated an emergency meeting of 'Justice League'."

Everyone sat around the desk according to the previous seating order.

Hobert took a sip of tea and asked curiously, "Our beautiful Miss Audrey, did you encounter any difficulties?"

Audrey said: "I have a mission to announce at the party: assassinate Bakerland, Intis' ambassador to Loen."

"Cough cough cough" Hobert, who was thirsty and had been drinking water after sitting down, choked on the tea.

When Audrey and the others saw this scene, they felt both funny and disappointed. They thought it was funny because it was the first time they saw Hobert lose his composure. They felt disappointed because even Hobert was so surprised. He might not have the channel to complete this task. .

It's just that they were all wrong. What surprised Hobert was: Mr. A didn't accept the commission to assassinate Bakerland?

Suddenly he recalled last week at the meeting of the Nighthawks team, Thomas informed everyone that Hillman had hired a Sequence 5 assistant by secret means.

Although two senior members of the Aurora Order escaped, they were also severely injured by 2-365.

Hobart knew the power of that glove, even a spirit body of Sequence 5 would be traumatized, and it would be difficult to recover in a while.Especially for the Extraordinary of the "Secret Prayer" path, the severe damage to their spirit body will hit them even harder.

Hobert wondered at the time, could that helper be Mr. A?Now it seems that it is indeed Mr. A. He is in a very bad state, so he rejected the commission.

Hobert thought for a moment before saying, "I have a channel to complete this task."

　Thanks to [&Devil Whispers&] for your reward.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)