Chapter 246 Magic Crystal Chariot!
【"Catastrophe OL" system announcement: Black Wind Castle new equipment testers are being recruited! 】
——-Offer your souls to the Demon King! Jie Jie Jie! ——
Dear Disaster OL Warriors:
The Blackwind Castle Arms Factory is now recruiting a group of fearless, unafraid of death, and bone-shaking warriors to participate in the latest armament research and development tests!
This test project: Magic Crystal Chariot (codename: "Hell's Fire!")
The test content includes but is not limited to:
Speed test - see if it can outrun wild monsters (maybe you are running).
Firepower test – stand next to or inside and feel the shocking power of the tank’s artillery! (Close observer of the fire control system)
Defense test - you are the undead, and the tank is also a heavily equipped unit, let's see who is tougher! (Front armor and bumper tester)
Extreme driving challenge - This tank is powered by magic crystal and driven by steam power. It can make sharp turns, climb hills, crush, and break into pieces on the spot... Are you ready to become the soul of a tank?
Warriors who participate in the test will receive:
Experience the new unopened map of Black Wind Castle in advance!
Skeleton maintenance service provided by the Ministry of Military Industry! (Accidental fractures are not counted as work-related injuries)
Driving the Magic Crystal Chariot for free! Experience unprecedented battlefield mobility!
The exclusive honorary title of the Ministry of War - "Hell Test Pilot"! Make your tombstone more unique!
Important reminder: Since the test content involves certain high-risk operations, testers may experience small-probability events such as vehicle destruction and death, souls leaving the body, and being sent back to the resurrection point by cannonballs. This arms factory is a small operation and only reimburses the resurrection funds. Please evaluate the risks of participation by yourself!
Recruitment Target: Skeleton Players
Registration method: Go to the Ook Magic Workshop in the Necropolis to register with NPC Ook or Ook’s assistant, and go to the teleportation array to wait patiently in line.
Open quota: 50 people, first come, first served! (The actual measured mortality rate is relatively high, and the replacement quota will be notified later!)
Let us jointly create a new era of Black Wind Castle War! Hell's war mode will be rewritten by Necropolis!
——Demon King Luo Yan
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“Calamity OL” official website forum, as soon as the new system announcement was released, it immediately aroused extensive discussion among players.
Calamity Iron Man: "Fuck! Tank! It's finally here! Hell's industrial revolution, brothers!"
Speedy Ashes: "Wait... why do you feel like we are cannon fodder?"
The King of Eaters: "When did you get the illusion that you are not cannon fodder? (Funny)"
Hearse Drift: "Don't hesitate! I haven't caught up with this kind of good thing a few times. I want to be the first to rush! Save the driver's seat for me!"
· Natural disaster veteran: "Do you dare to create a PVP mode with Dog Planner and let us tank against tank? Try hell armor collision? (color) (color)"
Gou Shi: "Demon King: No, the chariot is more expensive than you. I want to play with bumper cars and build my own. (Funny)"
Beast Senior: "Stop, I'll continue to play with my flowers and plants."
Osteoporotic dream: "Just a few days after I came to the battlefield, my dead mother didn't even recognize me... Damn, sign up first. Let me ask you: "Are you speaking in Chinese?"
After all, in games, fun and enjoyment are the most important, and the Paigu Party members are in the minority after all.
The final result was just as Luo Yan expected. He caught enough fish without spreading too much bait.
Even because the number of applicants far exceeded expectations, Black Wind Castle's magic crystal cannon factory had to temporarily expand its enrollment so that "more skeleton players have the opportunity to experience a new way of dying."
At the same time, not all players in the Necropolis act as testers. There are also a considerable number of outstanding professional life players who have participated as designers in this wave that is about to rewrite the war model in the game world.
For example, the "Ixunsi Group" in Tieyacheng.
The guy who received the "hidden exclusive mission" took a group of mole men to the magic crystal cannon factory early, and exchanged ideas with local goblin engineers on a series of technologies including Hades technology.
The goblin masters at the Magic Crystal Cannon Factory were amazed and even more shocked by the astonishing technical capabilities of the Necropolis and its various whimsical ideas.
Especially for Kunbu, the director of the Magic Crystal Cannon Factory, the word "unbelievable" almost never left his mouth.
Looking at the moles holding the drawings and making famous finger gestures, he finally couldn't help but ask.
"Are you really the mole people in the maze?! I mean...were you born in the maze?"
Several mole men looked at each other and screamed.
"You are the one who was born in the maze!"
"That's right! You are the thing in the maze!"
Looking at the really angry little guy, Kunbu quickly waved his hands and explained.
"I, I don't mean to look down on the maze, I'm just... I'm surprised at what you did before."
One of the mole men jumped out, puffing out his chest and pointing his thumb at his nose.
"Sir, I used to work for the hell dwarves!"
..."
Kumbu looked at him blankly, and it took him a long time to hold back a word from his mouth.
"I have also been to the territory of the hell dwarves, why didn't I see these amazing gadgets they have?"
The dwarves do have something called a magic stone gun, but the power of that thing is about the same as a musket. The magic crystal cannon in the necropolis is completely different.
The former is to release the magic power, while the latter is to repeatedly pressurize the magic power in a limited space and then shoot it out several kilometers away in the form of a cannonball to detonate... No matter the power or range, they are completely different!
As for the more basic level of technology, it goes without saying. Those Hades are like a heavenly book to him, but these little mice can use them with ease.
Looking at the confused goblins, the mole engineers from Iron Fang City said proudly.
"Of course those dwarfs are not!"
"Those drunken thieves are worthy of comparing with us?!"
"That's right! Those dwarves are not as good as a hair on the legs of our Lord Demon King's minions!"
Hence, the hell dwarf craftsmen next to them glared at them fiercely, their teeth itching with hatred but they did not dare to say anything.
Not to mention that the real technology is in their hands, these guys are servants brought by the Demon King himself, and they are different from the goblin laborers in Black Wind Castle!
Kumbu looked at the skeletons aside in confusion, and then at their legs.
There was a little bit of moss, and not a single hair was seen...
Time passed day by day, and after the unremitting efforts of the players and countless explosive tests by the hell dwarf craftsmen and goblin engineers, the first magic crystal chariot of Black Wind Castle finally came out in the second month after the hearing.
This chariot is covered with jet-black and shiny steel armor, and its thick tracks roll over the floor of the workshop, making a heart-stirring "click".
This guy is like a beast from hell that has been sleeping for hundreds of years, its trembling steam engine making a hoarse roar! And just above the mighty steel armor, a huge magic crystal cannon stood majestically, with a faint cold light emitting from the muzzle, like a beast ready to attack!
Luo Yan is quite satisfied with this thing.
In fact, with Iron Tooth City's technical strength, we can make this thing more perfect. For example, the power system can also use Hades to eliminate the cumbersome steam engine.
After all, war weapons do not need to consider economic factors. Practicality is the first priority. It is completely acceptable to use magic crystals to replace coal mines.
But Luo Yan doesn’t need to take out all the good things at once. The toothpaste can be squeezed out slowly.
Looking at the steel monster parked in the warehouse, a group of free testers talked excitedly.
"Holy shit... this old man actually built this thing?!"
"This is too much punishment!"
"What a punishment! Isn't this thing just a piece of junk? The armor is still made of rivets. It would be a joke if it were actually used on the battlefield!"
"Are you competing with modern tanks?!"
"That's it, brother, I don't want to brag, I think this technology is better than the Mark I!"
"Nonsense! If you install a magic barrel on the Mark I, the undead crew members, I think it can compete with modern tanks!"
"You are right, but the Leman Russ tank is a main battle tank independently developed by the Terra Empire and equipped with the Star Militarum. It played an important role in the Great Crusade..."
"What the hell are you talking about?! This is just a game! Is it so tiring to live?"
The various discussions quickly went off topic, but the excitement of the players was unadulterated.
In order to cooperate with the Demon King's factory to produce this thing, each of them was resurrected twice!
Every piece of debris piled up in the factory building has a bloody past.
Players were excitedly watching at the entrance of the workshop, all gearing up and eager to try, ready to compete for the honor of being the first driver.
However, Luo Yan, who was standing in front of the chariot, only glanced at them lightly, and then gently patted the shoulder of the goblin factory director Kunbu.
"It's up to you to choose the test driver."
"Ah? Okay, okay..."
Goblin Factory Director Kunbu wiped the sweat from his forehead, nodded repeatedly, then summoned several of the most capable goblin engineers, and got into the narrow and enclosed car body with a heroic spirit.
No way.
This thing left a really deep impression on them.
Even if nothing goes wrong in the last few experiments, no one can guarantee that the next time will be so lucky.
Although the goblin engineers were trembling with fear, Luo Yan had no intention of changing his mind.
It is precisely because "Hell Flame" has many problems that it cannot be left to players to try.
This tank will have to participate in the acceptance hearing soon, and he doesn't want to lose track at a critical moment.
Seeing the opportunity to show off fly away, the players waiting around suddenly became anxious.
Such a crucial plot is actually handed over to NPCs?
Does the dog planner know how to make games?
"Lord Demon King, I have invested my life in research and development! You have to let me go to the magic city to show off, right?"
"This is not fair! I have sacrificed my life with honor 27 times! I even invented the "Battlefield Repairman" profession in the game!"
"Sir Demon King, please let me burn for you again!"
!!!please take me!』
Luo Yan looked at the resentful players, raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and spoke in a calm and gentle voice that did not allow for refutation, just like an NPC who could not understand human speech.
"You have done a good job."
He gently raised his hand, a wave of magic flashed in the air, and the crystal ball in his hand lit up.
"As a reward, you can witness this revolutionary arms test for the first time in your soul state."
As he finished speaking, he gave Yoyo next to him a look - he knew that guy must be watching the show.
As expected.
In just one second, the surrounding players' vision went dark. In the blink of an eye, their souls had left their bodies and turned into ghosts floating in the crystal ball.
"Damn! This can all be arranged?"
"Am I still a ball? Why don't I even have a speaking channel?!"
"Wait, you had a speaking channel before? We were playing a game?"
"He lied to you Yes, silly."
"@#%$!"
"Calm down! At least we were not blown into balls this time, but were invited in!"
The noisy voice was received by Luo Yan, and the skeletons stood there, like sculptures.
Luo Yan looked at Kunbu beside him and gave instructions.
employers。
Luo Yan nodded, and then picked up a communication stone that could transmit sound over short distances.
"Let's go!"
The tank's engine roared, and the short and thick chimney spewed steam.
Accompanied by a tremor that shook the ground, the road wheels wrapped around the tracks slowly rotated, pushing the steel behemoth toward the wilderness outside Black Wind Castle, towards the testing site ten kilometers away...
At the same time, on the other side, at the testing site on the outskirts of the Magic City, the gray dome looked gloomy as if covered with a layer of dark clouds.
Officers from the Ministry of War and bureaucrats from the Logistics Department have already been waiting at the test site. They stood on the circular observation platform, overlooking the central tactical training area paved with obsidian.
In the distance, a group of demon soldiers were adjusting the magic observation mirror, while the scribes responsible for recording test data were flipping through files, waiting for today's protagonist to appear.
As a supervisor designated by the parliament, Councilor Atlan Hefes stood with his hands folded, looking into the distance, with a faint fire burning in his deep pupils.
Suddenly, a spark of fire danced on his brow, and a look of interest appeared in his eyes.
Although the magic crystal chariot that was about to be inspected had not arrived at the scene yet, as a diamond-level Balrog, he had already vaguely sensed that a huge force was approaching.
Not far behind Congressman Atlan, Staff Officer Salman of the Ministry of War was also filled with uncontrollable excitement. His hands were crossed on his chest, and his eyes looked around from time to time.
Different from the two people who were looking forward to it, the expression of Deputy Logistics Officer Harkes was much stiffer.
His eyes flickered, and his fingers were rubbed in his sleeves, as if he was nervously planning something famous.
At this moment, the low roar finally came from far to near, carrying billowing dust and rushing from the horizon.
When he saw the dust rolling on the distant horizon, Salman's eyes widened for a moment, he quickly raised the monocular telescope in his hand, and then shouted in surprise.
「Coming!」
At the same time as he finished speaking, the steel giant coming from the direction of Black Wind Castle finally came into everyone's sight.
That is the newly developed magic crystal chariot of Black Wind Castle!
That majestic body is like a fortress made of steel. The thick tracks smash the rocks along the way, with an oppressive sense of power, and the feet made of steel trample the broken soil.
Under everyone's astonished gaze, this huge chariot finally slowly drove into the test site, showing the bureaucrats of the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Logistics the crystallization of Necropolis Hades technology and steam power technology!
"...I really asked him to make it." Staff Salman, standing next to Congressman Atlan, murmured to himself, the excitement on his face getting stronger.
Especially when he saw the huge muzzle clearly!
The huge magic crystal cannon is embedded on the top of the steel fortress, pointing far ahead!
Everything is just as Luo Yan claimed - he gave the magic crystal cannon the mobility and defense power that is not inferior to the abyss beasts!
He really did it!
Standing behind Salman, several technocrats from the Ministry of War were whispering, exchanging the astonishment in each other's eyes.
What surprised them was not entirely the caliber of the magic crystal cannon and the majestic steel body. What surprised them most was actually the way it moved!
The "rolling iron pieces and wheels" seem to have no assistance from the magic circle, and there is no traction from any magical beast in front of the huge body!
This guy seems to be moving forward entirely under his own power!
Some demons who understand human society quickly recognized the steam spewing from the chimney... This thing is a common steam engine in human society on the surface.
However, this is where it becomes puzzling.
In their impression, this thing was only used on ships!
This was the first time they saw a "chimney" running on the ground!
The "Hell's Flame" magic crystal tank stopped in the open space of the training ground.
Luo Yan jumped off the armor and strolled to the side of the observation seat.
Looking at the officials from the Ministry of War and the Ministry of Logistics gathered here, he said with a smile.
"I was delayed for a while on the road. I hope I didn't keep you waiting for a long time." Unable to suppress the excitement in his heart, Salman couldn't help but leave the observation seat, stepped forward quickly, and stared at the tracks under the tank and asked.
"This is the war equipment described to you; Although it is not as good as a horse, it has the ability to maneuver independently and can move forward on muddy and rugged ground, just like what I just demonstrated. Generally speaking, he does not recommend driving a tank in the wilderness. The correct use of this thing is to drag it to the scene and then deploy it.
But since he was being reviewed by the hearing, of course he picked up the good words and ignored the shortcomings.
MP Atlan thought for a moment, nodded slightly, and commented with interest.
"Letting the magic crystal cannon move on the battlefield is indeed a groundbreaking improvement."
According to tests in previous battles, even gold-level experts may not be able to block the bombardment of the magic crystal cannon. But that thick steel armor has the ability to defend against a full blow from a gold-level expert.
This thing still has room for improvement.
For example, add a layer of magic shield to the steel armor, so that it can not only defend against the close assault of human knights, but also resist the most difficult joint casting, and move forward under the baptism of fireballs of human mages!
Thinking of this, Councilor Atlan's face became more and more interested, and he seemed to be thinking about how to report this matter to Prince Colin.
Unlike Congressman Atlan, Harks, the Undersecretary of the Logistics Department, turned ugly.
His fingers trembled slightly, and then he tried hard to control his expression and sneered as if nothing had happened.
Hum, the mobility and defense seem to have been solved, but we still have to see its real firepower..."
"This is exactly what I want to show next."
Hence Luo Yan turned around with a smile and waved at the magic crystal tank parked in the center of the testing ground.
The goblin engineer in the cockpit saw Luo Yan's instructions through the observation window, quickly restarted the tank and drove towards the shooting range.
With all preparations in place, Luo Yan picked up the communication stone and gave the order neatly.
"Fire."
Following his order, the magic crystal tank immediately adjusted the angle of its muzzle, aiming at the array of monster dummies displayed on the shooting range.
These dummies are made of reinforced magic stones and metal materials. Their defense power is several times higher than that of ordinary imperial soldiers. They are specially used to test the lethality of heavy weapons.
After a short period of charging, a crimson light brewed in the barrel of the magic crystal cannon, and then it was released with a deafening explosion——
"Boom!!!"
The magic crystal cannon roared, and the sharp magic light cut through the air, carrying destructive magic energy and rushing towards the target!
The air seemed to be torn apart in an instant, the flames of the explosion rose on the battlefield, the array of monster dummies instantly shattered into countless wreckage, the shock wave shattered the surrounding ground, dust flew up, and a billowing heat wave hit us... The scene of destruction was like the paradise of Saint Sith.
The officials on the observation platform were completely silent.
It is not that they have never seen the power of the magic crystal cannon, but this is the first time they have seen the thick and long barrel deliver a precise and fatal blow at such a close distance!
If this tank appears on the battlefield, there is no doubt that its firepower will be more flexible and more deadly than the traditional magic crystal cannon!
It no longer needs dense formation protection!
It can even follow the demon infantry on the front line and serve as their cover, charging forward with them like an abyss war beast!
Salman couldn't help but clenched his fists, with uncontrollable excitement in his voice: "If we add a few shooting holes in the chariot and let the hell dwarf musketeers shoot inside... God be damned, I can even imagine how horrified our enemies will look!"
Luo Yan smiled and nodded happily.
"Of course, no problem, we can add four shooting holes on the side and install a rotating turret on the roof."
He certainly knew that this was superfluous, but practicality is the least important thing here.
Winning the favor of the War Department is the most important thing.
These demons think that being strong is enough!
Salman slapped his thigh suddenly and laughed excitedly.
"Haha! That's great!"
At this moment, Hax finally couldn't bear it anymore. He took a deep breath and tried to make his voice sound calm and rational: "This is indeed a... powerful weapon."
He paused, forced a smile at the corner of his mouth, and said with evasive eyes, "But with so much steel, the cost is huge, right? The cost must be much higher than the magic crystal cannon, right?"
Luo Yan turned to look at him, the corner of his mouth was slightly raised, and a faint smile flashed in his eyes.
"You are right, the cost of this magic crystal chariot is ten times that of the magic crystal cannon, about 10 million Keira."
Hearing this, a trace of pride flashed in Hax's eyes, and he was about to continue mocking, but Luo Yan added unhurriedly.
"However, any new thing will go through this process. As the production line is improved, the cost will drop significantly."
His voice was still calm, as if he was saying an undoubted fact.
Facing the bureaucrats from the War Department and Logistics Department present, he continued in a clear voice.
"Everyone, what we are facing now is an epoch-making invention! Imagine the expression of the human cavalry when facing this guy. What we have changed is not just a piece of equipment or a battle - but the entire mode of war!"
"Of course, the choice is in your hands whether to embrace it or not!"
The bureaucrats present exchanged glances with each other and discussed in whispers for a while.
MP Councilor Atlan thought for a while, and a smile suddenly broke out on his face.
"I think what you said makes sense...Prince Colin should like this thing."
The Prince Colin in his mouth naturally refers to Caesar Colin, the master of the Principality of Colin, one of the six-person cabinet, and the Demon God's military minister.
The moment Congressman Atlan finished speaking, Salman waved his hand without hesitation and announced in a high-pitched voice.
"I have a proposal, I think... the Ministry of War can first purchase sixty tanks and send them to the front line for testing! If there is no problem, we will continue to expand the purchase order!"
As he spoke, he looked at Luo Yan and continued with bright eyes.
"I will propose to the Minister to discuss it at the department meeting later, and I hope you can guarantee the production capacity of delivering at least 10 vehicles per month."
"No problem," Luo Yan nodded happily and said with a smile, "This is not a difficult problem for Blackwind Castle."
Mr. Festing made it clear to him a long time ago that the cabinet is the real owner of the core power of Hell.
As long as Prince Colin nods, the internal meeting of the Ministry of War is just a formality.
This Staff Salman is very smart, just like his cunning senior.
So far, the Dragon family's attempts have basically encountered major setbacks.
Rather than becoming a stumbling block for Luo Yan, the fiasco at the Port of Saldo and the inquiry hearing that they worked so hard to concoct became a stepping stone for the latter to climb to a higher level.
The Demon King of Lei Ming County not only solved the mobility problem of the magic crystal cannon, but also took this opportunity to win a large order for Black Wind Castle and gained the support of the Minister of Military Affairs.
Although Prince Colin has not expressed his position yet, the attitude of the Atlan MP who is very close to the vampire prince has already explained a lot.
It's not too late to take sides, and the icing on the cake is better than nothing...
However, not all demons can turn like the wind like Staff Salman.
For example, Harkes, the undersecretary of the Logistics Department, had a tense face at the moment and could not say a word.
His ties to the Dragon family are too deep, and it's too late even if he wants to turn around.
Of course——
There is not a trace of luck in this.
After all, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Even if the Dragon family loses this game, they can still make another move.
However, this is just his fantasy after all.
· Officials from the Ministry of War were all talking excitedly and began to plan the tactical application of the chariot, while Hax stood aside with cold sweat on his forehead and gloomy eyes.
Looking at Luo Yan standing next to the observation seat, Councilor Atlan nodded slowly, with obvious appreciation in his eyes.
"You have once again made the city realize that it is most correct for you to rule Black Wind Castle."
Luo Yan nodded slightly and said in a gentle tone.
"Everything is for His Majesty the Demon God."
At this moment——
In his arms, the players in the crystal ball were whispering.
"Holy shit, you are worthy of being the Demon King!"
"This is so shameless!"
(End of this chapter)