Magic Industrial Age

Loy's other memory originated from Blue Star in the 25th century.

That was a true high-tech era, where many seemingly impossible black technologies became reality.

For example, space elevators that could go straight into outer space; interstellar battleships that could explore the universe; mecha that could be controlled by consciousness; and various genetic agents that could extend life.

Among these black technologies, the 'intelligent gene butler' seemed less conspicuous, but you can't deny that it was a groundbreaking invention!

The so-called 'intelligent gene butler' originated from brain-computer interfaces and could use brainwaves to control high-tech equipment within a certain range.

Later, through continuous iteration and updates, it became a self-use supercomputer formed by secondary programming at the level of human cells.

After being embedded in genes, it could solve problems such as information storage, assisted learning, health monitoring, data analysis, and sensory shielding.

Of course, its most important ability was to assist in operating various high-tech products. As long as it was connected to the network and a command was issued, various intelligent machines could act autonomously.

The most famous example is controlling mecha on the battlefield, achieving great victories.

The 'Deep Blue 5.0' that Loy installed could only be regarded as a civilian version, with many functions restricted, but even so, it was extremely useful.

He himself had experience in physical training and swordsmanship training, but because he was young and didn't pay much attention, he was at most at the entry level, comparable to an ordinary militiaman who had undergone training.

However, when he used Deep Blue's 'health monitoring module' and 'assisted learning module' in conjunction with the data analysis module to formulate a scientific training plan,

In just two months, his strength had improved dramatically.

Tonight's battle, taking on three opponents, including the first mate of the Bloody Mary, Jack the Ripper, is clear proof!

If the times allowed, Loy felt that he would have a promising future as a combat professional.

However, in the era of magic-powered industry, the best choice is naturally a mage, and it has to be an alchemist mage proficient in magic-powered mechanical design and manufacturing!

The night was deep, dark clouds covered the moon, a ' rumbling' thunder sounded, and heavy rain poured down from the sky.

The ' pattering' raindrops fell on the rooftops and streets, washing away the dust in the air, while Loy fell into a dream accompanied by the sound of rain.

...

The next day, early morning.

The city of Oakland was even fresher after the rain. When Loy got up, Mrs. Cassidy had already prepared breakfast.

The freshly baked white bread was soft and fragrant. Spread with a little butter and cheese, a bite is the taste of happiness.

There was also bacon and mashed potatoes, enough to eat full, and finally a cup of rich coffee, full of energy.

After leaving the house, he took a public carriage to Philant Magic Academy.

As the only magic academy in Oakland, the status of Philant Magic Academy goes without saying.

It is located in the south of the city, covering an area of hundreds of acres, extremely vast, and has various landmark buildings.

Loy had just jumped off the carriage when he saw two towering mage towers.

They look almost identical, both tens of meters high, in the shape of spires. It is said that there is space expansion magic inside, which is much wider than it looks on the outside.

Loy first paid five copper Tills as the fare, and then followed the flow of students to the academy.

Naturally, not everyone can enter the magic academy. You need a student badge to prove your identity in order to pass the magic scan.

Loy hung his student badge on his chest and smoothly stepped into the academy gate, and saw two mage towers on the left and right, close at hand.

At this time, people were coming in and out of the two mage towers, almost all in black robes, wearing mage apprentice badges on their chests.

If there is a higher level than ordinary students like Loy and others, it is the magic apprentices who have been proven to have the qualifications to become mages.

They have mastered a few cantrips, and also have relatively strong magic power, and have the qualifications to enter and exit the mage tower, and can become apprentices of formal mages.

These people almost all held their heads high, with an arrogant look.

Of course, they also have the qualifications to be proud!

Even if they fail to advance, as long as they have a letter of recommendation from a formal mage, they can get a well-paid position in major magic-powered factories, government agencies, or even the army.

For ordinary people, having this qualification is already amazing!

Loy seemed very cautious when passing through here. You always have to maintain some respect for the unknown.

However, he did not go to the teaching building, but turned to the right and walked on the green path. After walking hundreds of meters, he saw a sudden opening in front of him.

It was a fairly large training ground!

The training ground of the magic academy is different from what ordinary people imagine. It is not a well-maintained lawn, but a thick layer of sand directly laid on it.

There are rows of weapon racks on both sides, with various long swords, great swords, rapiers, and shields, as well as various training equipment.

Some Loy can name, such as various dumbbells, stumps, stone locks, large and small, various weights are available.

There are also some that Loy does not recognize. He saw a person dodging some kind of winged flying ball, the speed is getting faster and faster, and even there are many phantoms.

And around the training ground, there is a circle of track. Loy just glanced at it and felt that the circle must be at least eight hundred meters up.

At this moment, the entire training ground is full of people, some are training alone, some are cooperating in twos and threes, and some are specially guided by teachers, loudly correcting errors.

Looking closely, in addition to tempering the body, there are many people training swordsmanship, and they are all light swords.

Although the styles are different, some are rapiers, the sword body is like a needle, the tip of the sword is sharp, the hilt is a semi-circular hand guard, and the blade is very elastic.

Its attack methods are mainly 'stab', supplemented by pick, flick, cut, etc., and the least good at is parrying.

But this rapier shot, is a variety of breaking the air sound, there is a fast speed only see the road afterimage.

There is also a kind of single-edged thin sword, one side is edged, the sword body is thicker than this sword, dancing up, ' shua shua shua' the sound of breaking the air is continuous.

In just a blink of an eye, the humanoid target in front of you has been a series of openings.

This is a magic academy, a group of students are not practicing casting spells, but exercising and practicing swordsmanship, it seems very strange.

But this is the current state of magic academies!

When Loy passed the training ground, although his eyes were hesitant, he did not stop until he approached a shooting range, he couldn't help but stop.

This is a very simple shooting range, only sandbag bunkers, and targets erected every ten meters.

There are human figures, made of iron wood with amazing hardness, erected and put on clothes, looking like a person standing there.

There are also conventional traditional targets, from the outside to the inside, a total of ten rings, the point in the center, but the size of a fingernail.

These targets are made very simple, but who let them be consumables, even if it is a wealthy magic academy, they are not willing to spend funds on this.

It seems that it is a little early, there are not many people in the shooting range, in addition to an instructor, there are only five or six people practicing guns, even less than the number of onlookers.

But they are very focused, fiddling with the magic-powered guns in their hands, cleaning, checking, loading, raising their hands, activating...

The magic-powered guns they use are the first-generation standard magic-powered firearms equipped by the Habbs Empire Legion. In today's eyes, it is no exaggeration to say 'ancient'.

Its main body is mahogany and fine iron, supplemented by mithril, and it is covered with various magic inscriptions, extending to the barrel.

The intersection of the inscriptions is at the tail of the gun, with a thumb-sized magic crystal inlaid on it.

This magic crystal is a rhombic hexahedron, with 'yellow, red, cyan, and blue' four-color halo inside, representing the magic power mixed with the four elements of 'earth, fire, wind, and water'.

The person holding the gun is a sunny big boy with blond hair, blue eyes, and a bright smile. He chose the farthest target, holding the fire gun, magic power surging, the magic crystal was lit, and the inscriptions began to glow.

Bang!

With a gunshot, a bullet the size of a soybean was pushed out, and fire-like smoke rose from the muzzle.

Then, fifty meters away, the head of the humanoid target exploded, and wood chips flew, falling like rain.

It is conceivable how tragic it would be if this bullet landed on a person.

"Wow!"

A group of people around couldn't help but exclaim. The sunny big boy was very satisfied, stretched out his arms, and gave a gentleman's salute to everyone.

Then, like a performance, he quickly loaded, checked, and shot.

Four times in a row, the humanoid target made of iron wood was completely shattered.

There is no doubt that the iron wood humanoid target can't stop the attack of the magic-powered fire gun, so ordinary knights, even if they are wearing plate armor, can't stop it either!

And this is the reason why the Habbs Empire can end the era of knights!

PS: After thinking for a long time, I felt that magic-powered guns should not be used by anyone...

The magical civilization must have the appearance of a magical civilization, and the basis of the magical industry must be that there are enough talents