Firefly Journey

Chapter 339 Technology is the ladder of progress (3)

If we're talking about the most magnificent building in Chernobog, it has to be the Sky Tower, the tallest known building on the Pan-Ancient Continent. Of course, that's assuming the Sky City doesn't participate in the election; that thing floats in the air and moves around, and any random building there is taller than the Sky Tower, so who can compare?

If we're talking about scenery, the most striking sight is undoubtedly the rows and rows of defensive mechs. They spread out outside the city, protecting it while also creating a magnificent and breathtaking landscape.

Wendy especially loves them because she feels that the city-guarding mechs are the most tangible embodiment of alchemical technology, a crystallization of technology and wisdom. A large part of the reason she works day and night to extract alloy titanium is because of her interest.

The walls of Chernobog are off-limits, but Wendy, being a member of the Mechanical Wings, is exempt from this rule, and Lin Yuanran benefits from it as well.

The Church of Mechanical Wings was in charge of the defense of Chernobog, so there was no reason not to let their own people go up there.

Unlike the Church of the Ancestral God, the Wings of Machines only admits non-supernatural individuals who have made contributions to Chernobog. If they apply for membership, the church's higher-ups will review and approve their applications accordingly.

Ordinary members are mainly responsible for the church's food, clothing, shelter, and transportation, while outstanding members can also be trained to obtain the qualifications to use alchemical creations.

For example, half of the pilots of those city-protecting mechs are non-superhumans.

The two strolled along the city wall, just as the sun rose, casting a golden glow upon them.

From a distance, they look like a couple on a date.

As luck would have it, Fengling was standing in the distance, quietly watching the two figures from behind.

Her expression was somewhat cold.

……

Wendy pointed to the largest mech and said, "That's the XT-Annihilation-Arc, currently the most powerful mech in terms of overall capabilities. Only one has been produced, and the higher-ups plan to mass-produce it."

Lin Yuanran looked up and immediately saw the enormous thing.

The giant mech with a very difficult-to-pronounce name is covered in black paint. It is humanoid in shape, with tiger claws at the ends of its feet, gripping the ground tightly. Its two mechanical arms are very flexible and are equipped with grenade launchers and a steel blade several meters long.

"It's good at both close and long range; the designer has some talent..." Lin Yuanran thought. Whether it's this giant mecha or other small and medium-sized mechas, they all stand out for their magnificence, making people feel as if they are in a science fiction world, which is very immersive.

Lin Yuanran wasn't a mecha enthusiast, but seeing a bunch of mecha in front of him still gave him a small shock.

Wendy continued, "'Arc Light' is made of high-temperature resistant steel, which is very strong and is currently the hardest material on the continent. However, even so, it is still difficult for it to withstand the full force of attacks from those who have reached the second awakening level or above."

The church members tried many methods, but to no avail. A few months ago, we accidentally obtained a stone and discovered an extremely hard substance inside, so we decided to extract it…”

Lin Yuanran laughed and said, "Is this what you've been working on day and night?"

Wendy nodded, her expression proud: "If titanium alloy can be mass-produced, it can not only be used to manufacture weapons, but also for everyday life. Tools made from it will be three times more durable than before!"

Wendy talked on and on, her face beaming. Lin Yuanran watched and couldn't help but smile. Such a quiet girl could be so lively when discussing her favorite topics.

He didn't know much about alchemy, but he listened patiently, acting as the straight man, like a comedian, nodding in agreement from time to time and gesturing for her to continue.

After talking for a while, Wendy's mouth was dry.

"Do you want to get your hands on it?" Wendy couldn't see through Lin Yuanran's pretense and thought he was very interested in the mecha.

Lin Yuanran was indeed interested, but not as much as Wendy had imagined. Not wanting to spoil the mood, he said okay.

"Hehe, I have internal access and can go directly into the cockpit!"

As she spoke, Wendy summoned her mechanical assistant, and the propeller slowly rotated. Wendy stretched out her hand, as if to say, "I'll take you down."

Lin Yuanran raised an eyebrow and said, "Too slow."

"what?"

Before Wendy could react, the two of them were enveloped by Lin Yuanran's magic power and instantly arrived in front of the giant object.

"I am a 'space mage'," Lin Yuanran said with some pride.

"Hmm." Wendy didn't seem very happy.

Lin Yuanran didn't notice this: "Why don't you demonstrate it first?"

Wendy said, "No need. Heavy mechs like 'Arclight' have large cockpits and are usually equipped with two to three pilots. We'll go together."

Lin Yuanran was taken aback. So that's how it is. I was so ignorant.

Wendy took her credentials and spoke with the mecha pilot. Then, she excitedly ran over to tell Lin Yuanran that it was all set.

Boom!

The massive hatch opened, and a metal ladder plunged straight into the ground.

“Please,” Wendy said.

"it is good."

With each step Lin Yuanran took, his soul was shaken. Even though he wasn't a mecha enthusiast, just stepping onto the body of this behemoth still evoked a sense of ambition from the bottom of his heart.

Once inside the cabin, the hatch closed. The interior space was vast, even large enough to take a walk. Three control consoles were arranged in a triangular pattern, each with slightly different functions.

Wendy gestured for Lin Yuanran to sit at one of the control panels, and then immediately chose one for herself.

“I’ll control the direction, you move the arms,” Wendy explained. “The green joystick connects to the left arm, the yellow one to the right arm, and those black and white buttons below…”

After a few minutes of explanation, Lin Yuanran roughly understood.

"Then let's get started."

Lin Yuanran jokingly replied, "Received!"

dong dong!

As Wendy manipulated the joystick, "Arclight's" legs began to move, not fast, but very smoothly.

"It's not wartime now, be careful and don't disturb the civilians."

"I know." Lin Yuanran used one joystick in each hand to control the giant mecha's hand movements, which led to a scene that looked both ridiculous and absurd from a third-person perspective.

Wendy controlled her legs methodically, while Lin Yuanran controlled his arms, which moved independently and were extremely uncoordinated, swaying left and right like a stroke patient.

The scene made the original drivers look at each other strangely. What a waste! What a waste!

Lin Yuanran was unaware that he was being looked down upon and was having a great time. Wendy just kept him company without giving him much guidance. In her opinion, it was already quite remarkable for a beginner to reach this level.

Having had a great time, Lin Yuanran's gaze suddenly fell on the third control panel, and he asked, "What does that control?"

Wendy said, "The weapons, the Arc Light is equipped with the most advanced alchemical weapons, there are many of them and they require a dedicated person to be in charge."

Lin Yuanran nodded: "I hope we never have to use it."