LOL: I am a bad prince in Demacia

The moon is extraordinarily round tonight.

As the girls gradually left.

Lu Qi lay quietly under the bright moonlight, enjoying the tranquility of the moment.

The night temperature is slightly bright, looking at the dark night.

Lu Qi showed a somewhat thoughtful expression.

Although today's holiday was quite interesting, he still felt that something was missing.

If I have to say it, the flavor is not strong enough.

Lu Qi was thinking, and suddenly something flashed through his mind.

He instantly thought of what was wrong.

The next day.

After breakfast, Lu Qi got on the carriage and set off.

The carriage drove along and stopped at the printing factory about half an hour later.

Soon, Navis learned the news of Lu Qi's arrival in the factory.

Before she arrived, two figures rushed to Lu Qi's side.

"Your Highness!!!"

"I asked why my left eyelid kept twitching this morning. It turns out you are coming!"

Mei Li and Ke Sen, two siblings, approached Lu Qi with flattering smiles on their faces, as annoyed as two noisy bees.

Lucci glanced at them.

The two siblings immediately understood, decisively shut their mouths, retreated five steps away and followed silently.

It can be said that he has no temper at all.

"Good morning, Your Highness!"

Soon, a petite figure ran out, with long hair slightly curled, and a face like a cute girl showed a cute smile towards Lu Qi.

Lu Qi raised the corner of his mouth and said, "Good morning, Navis."

Navis standing in front of her now no longer looks as fragile as she did at first.

Wearing a white coat that didn't match her figure, there was a bit of contrast and at the same time, she had a bit more of a strong woman's temperament.

Navis looked at Lu Qi and smiled sweetly: "The mooncakes your Highness gave me are delicious. Thank you."

"As long as it tastes good." Lu Qi smiled and asked, "How is the improvement of the printing press?"

Navis immediately replied: "We already have a clue. If nothing happens, we can create a third-generation improved version within half a month."

Lu Qi stretched out his hand and rubbed her head, and praised: "You did a good job. I came to you today not to talk about this matter. Please clean up and go to the Research Institute with me."

This girl is the best he has ever seen so far.

It can be said that when you see the treasure, you can wake up from your dreams with a smile.

As long as he handed over the task, he didn't need to worry about it, Navis would take care of it herself.

Now this printing press is heading towards the third generation.

The goal is for one machine to print 8,000 newspapers an hour. This improvement in efficiency can be described as a qualitative change.

Navis nodded while enjoying it: "Yeah."

As for Meili and Keson who were following behind, upon hearing this, they couldn't help but come closer, showing their eager eyes.

"Your Highness."

"Ahem."

The two of them were hesitant to talk, just not saying what was on their minds.

Lu Qi glanced at them and said casually: "You guys should follow."

"As you command!"

The two immediately showed happy expressions.

After a while, Navis changed her clothes and came out. The white coat was replaced by a pink and white dress with a strong girly atmosphere, which looked very fresh.

After getting on the carriage, it took about half an hour for a few people to arrive at the entrance of the Research Institute.

As soon as he got off the carriage, a gentle voice greeted him.

"Your Highness, long time no see."

Lu Qi raised his head and saw Wenhua De, who was wearing a scientific research institute uniform and smiling at him.

"Dean, long time no see."

Lu Qi immediately greeted him.

"uncle."

Navis stepped forward with a smile.

Wynward smiled at her and nodded with a hint of tenderness in his eyes.

The more contact he had with his junior, the more annoyed he felt.

He really missed a piece of gold back then. What was most annoying was that the gold was right under his nose and he didn't notice it.

Now this gold has been unearthed by His Highness first.

He was a little sore.

Navis' talent in scientific research even exceeded his expectations.

I have to admire His Highness’s amazing vision.

Wynward also slowly handed over what he had learned throughout his life to her, and the speed at which Navis absorbed this knowledge could no longer be described as fast.

It's just easy to understand, and you can learn it instantly.

Now Wen Huade trains him as the next generation of scientific research institute dean, no matter how satisfied he is.

"uncle."

Meili and Keson also came forward and said hello weakly.

Wenhuade glanced at them and nodded in greeting.

As for the two siblings, they are barely capable of training, and they will be qualified to help Navis in the future.

After saying hello, Wenhuade looked at Lu Qi and asked, "What is the purpose of Your Highness's visit this time?"

Lu Qi said straight to the point: "I want to borrow the library of the Research Institute to take a look."

Hearing this, Wenhua De nodded: "Your Highness, come with me."

With him leading the way, several people quickly arrived at the library of the Research Institute.

Wenhua De took out the key, opened the door to the library, and said: "Your Highness can check out what you want to see by yourself. Generally speaking, the things inside are recorded in catalogues, but it is best not to take these outside."

"Um."

Lu Qi responded, opened the door and walked in.

The three of Navis were waiting outside.

It was dark inside the door. He took out the match and lit the torch on the wall, and the room suddenly lit up.

Just like a library, there are a large number of books in it.

The library of the Research Institute contains some core knowledge of the objects they have developed over the years, which is not allowed to enter easily.

However, the words "no one can enter" are just false words to Lu Qi on the territory of Demacia.

As long as he wants to go, there is basically nothing he can't go to.

After the room lit up, Lu Qi began to rummage.

There are records about gear technology, or how to create more sophisticated equipment and weapons, and even the Forbidden Demon Stone.

Lu Qi also saw a microphone and a printing press, all of which were recording.

However, these were not what he was interested in right now. He followed the signs and introductions above and searched for a while, but did not find what he was looking for.

This made Lu Qi confirm his thoughts last night.

At this time, he held a book about match crafts in his hand and began to read it quietly.

Demacia's current industrial level, for the use of fire, the most direct method is matches, followed by a kind of fire folder.

This book records the method of making matches, starting with sawing the tree and finally refining them with a special powder called "cyanide".

If this 'cyanide material' didn't come out as Lu Qi expected, it should be white phosphorus.

After all, the matches Lu Qi used just now also generate heat through friction and then ignite.

However, unlike white phosphorus, the introduction says that the gas released after the ignition of this 'cyanide material' only contains trace amounts of toxins, and will not cause life-threatening consequences even if it is inhaled in excess.

So far, Demacia's research on matches has been limited to the use of this 'cyanide material'.

The purpose of Lu Qi's visit this time was for this 'cyanide material'.

As far as he knew, Demacia had put a lot of effort and effort into creating more sophisticated weapons and equipment. Just looking at the library of the Research Institute, one-third of the contents were related to of these.

This is indeed effective.

Nowadays, Demacia's blacksmith craftsmanship is very advanced, and the quality of the weapons and armor they produce ranks among the best in the entire Runeterra.

However, Demacia's research on gunpowder is almost in its infancy.

It's not an exaggeration to say it's zero.

There is still a lot of room for research on gunpowder.

Regarding this point, Lu Qi actually had a vague idea when he was in Edessa City.

At that time, the beasts attacked the city and when they were approaching the city gate, the soldiers ignited the oil that had been placed in advance to stop the beasts.

The fire was burning at that time, but the actual damage caused to the beast tide was very low.

But if it is replaced by gunpowder, it may not have this effect.

Needless to say, the use of gunpowder goes without saying.

The last experience in the Evil Spirit Cave also allowed Lu Qi to experience the fun of firearms.

Although Lucian's two guns were considered sacred objects, even ordinary firearms would be of great use if they could be made.

At this moment, Piltover and Zaun, located on the other side of the Valoran continent, should be quite advanced in their research in this area.

And in terms of technology, that palm-sized place is already far ahead of Demacia.

If possible, Lu Qi would actually prefer to copy ready-made homework directly.

However, between Demacia and Piltover, almost the entire continent of Valoran spans, let's not talk about whether it will get over well or not.

Even if you go, they won't be happy to copy your homework for you.

Even Noxus, the "big brother" who lives next door to Piltover, didn't copy any homework from this palm-sized place.

Therefore, it is better to rely on yourself than relying on others.

Lu Qi's deputy craftsman level has now reached LV8. Although he is not so awesome that he can make a nuclear bomb, he still has a certain understanding of the four deep-rooted inventions of gunpowder.

In other words, he actually has a written homework in his mind.

After roughly browsing for a while, Lu Qi left the library and went straight to Wynward's office.

Navis and the other three followed behind.

When he arrived at the office door, Lu Qi opened the door and walked in without knocking.

When Wenhuade saw Lu Qi walking in, he said with a smile: "Did your Highness find what you were looking for?"

"Absolutely." Lu Qi nodded and said, "I have some new ideas recently. I wonder if the dean has time?"

When Wenhuade heard this, he immediately became interested: "Of course, please tell me, Your Highness."

Wenhuad admired His Highness very much and asked him to confirm it after several exchanges.

This young His Highness possesses extremely high knowledge.

A few casual words brought him great inspiration.

At this time, Wenhuade was very interested in Lu Qi's new ideas.

Lu Qi said: "I wonder if the dean has done any research on gunpowder?"

"gunpowder?"

Wenhuade repeated it, and after a brief understanding of the word, he asked doubtfully, "Is Your Highness talking about matches?"

Lu Qi shook his head and explained aloud: "Gunpowder is a substance that can burn quickly and regularly under the influence of appropriate external energy, and at the same time generate a large amount of high-temperature gas."

As he spoke, he took out a match and struck it on the edge of the matchbox.

With a "chi" sound, the match suddenly lit up, flickering with flames, and then slowly extinguished after a few breaths.

"A match can be understood as rapid burning. And the gunpowder I'm talking about will produce a certain degree of material energy during the rapid burning process."

Wynward and Navis looked thoughtful as they listened to Lu Qi's explanation.

Meili and Keson were still digesting Lu Qi's words.

Lu Qi watched them deep in thought without interrupting their thoughts.

He couldn't understand gunpowder alone, but if he wanted to start research, Wenhua De, the dean of the scientific research institute who was closest to science, had to understand it.

With the way Demacians do things, they naturally don't have access to gunpowder.

How was gunpowder first discovered?

Alchemy.

In order to pursue immortality, the Taoist priests dared to add anything to the stove. One day, there was a 'boom' and the stove exploded.

Gunpowder is available.

The four words Demacia have nothing to do with alchemy.

It's not easy for them to accidentally discover the flammable substance 'cyanide' while beating those iron lumps every day, and then develop matches by the way.

From the current point of view, in the entire Runeterra, only Pi City, a new city, is rapidly advancing in technology.

Demacia, which is separated on the other side, cannot yet access these.

"I roughly understand what Your Highness means. To put it simply, gunpowder is a flammable and explosive substance, right?"

Wynward thought for a while and then said.

"good."

Lu Qi nodded.

Wenhua De looked confused at this time: "How did His Highness know this? Of course, if His Highness does not want to disclose it, you can choose not to say it."

In fact, he had wanted to ask this question before.

Because the things Lu Qi knew sounded more "advanced" and already had a set of professional terminology.

In Wynward's understanding, this kind of performance would not have been possible without a certain period of research.

Including the microphone, the idea of ​​sound waves, the printing press, the bicycle and now gunpowder.

These are technologies that are ahead of the current level of Demacia, but they come from the mouth of His Highness who used to live in a small border town.

Wynward was not questioning Lu Qi, he was simply curious about the new knowledge that emerged from him from time to time.

After all, this is the prince of Demacia. The more things he masters, the better for Demacia.

Facing this question, Lu Qi smiled and said: "I once met Mrs. Piltover. A few years ago, there was an old man from Piltover who lived in the town for a while. His He has a withdrawn personality and seldom interacts with others.

At that time, in order to earn some extra money, I worked odd jobs for him for a while. And he seemed to have been alone for a long time and wanted to find someone to talk to, so I became his only chat partner.

He and I talked a lot about Piltover. After he left, I found some books he left behind, and I learned a lot from these books.

Unfortunately, those books were destroyed in a fire.

And before I became the prince, that knowledge didn't help me much. "

In fact, Lu Qi had been prepared for it. After all, he had many secrets, so he had to have a way to explain it.

The 'grandpa passing by', the 'beggar' and the 'mysterious old man' are all fresh scapegoats.

In this regard, there is no one more suitable to take the blame than Pi City on the other side of the continent.

Don't ask, asking is the advanced concept learned from Pi City.

Not to mention whether anyone would check it, even if they did, nothing would be found.

When several people saw the loneliness and sadness flashing in his eyes when he said this, they couldn't help but fell silent.

The knowledge possessed by His Highness is amazing enough now, but this also has to bring up a sad incident in Demacia.

There is a term called ‘low-class residents’ limited theory’.

To this day, the 'black households' at the bottom of Demacia still live a life based on the money they earn from working every day.

Not enough clothes to keep you warm and not enough food to eat.

Black households refer to people with sensitive identities who have committed crimes, have no identity, or are smuggled from elsewhere.

These people often live in this kind of life all their lives and are not even qualified to serve as soldiers.

Because even if you are a soldier, you have to survey the population of three generations above.

Before that, Mellie, who was posthumously granted the title of Queen, was a 'black householder' without identification.

In such a poor family, it is already a blessing to be able to come into contact with a scholar from Pi City.

Several people present did not have any doubts about Lu Qi's statement.

Because, only in this way can we explain the rich knowledge that Lu Qi has.

Winward naturally knew the name Piltover.

Unlike those in Demacia who wanted to become knights, he, like his ancestors, set out in the direction of science.

Therefore, I have a great yearning for this place called the "City of Progress" in Runeterra.

This trading city, located at the intersection of Valoran and Shurima, became famous only in modern times.

In recent decades, their technology can be said to have developed rapidly.

Many Demacians also learned about the appearance of this progressive city from travelers who returned from Demacia.

Unlike ordinary Demacians who are just interested.

Wynward yearns for Piltover's technology very much.

Unfortunately, with his status, he couldn't go to Piltover with a Noxian in the middle.

After thinking about this, Wenward looked at Lu Qi with a little more admiration in his eyes.

His Highness was able to study so many things from just a few books, and his talent was quite remarkable.

Judging from the sound concepts he talked about before, Wynward knew that he must have a wealth of knowledge.

Now this gunpowder is also refreshing.

I'm stuck o(╥﹏╥)o, I owe you another update. There won't be much plot about technology, it's just for transition.