Sword of Daybreaker

Magical static boundary layer ... turbulent layer ...

Gao Wen is not proficient in these concepts, but he is no stranger.

As early as a thousand years ago, the scholars of the Gondor Empire tried to understand the sky above them and summed up a lot of valuable knowledge-in this magic-dominated world, scholars follow the magic environment and atmosphere The physical structure is stratified by comprehensive consideration of the atmosphere. Without considering the over-professional and detailed division method, the atmosphere is roughly divided into the following structures from bottom to top by them: magic static boundary layer, turbulent layer, Only exists in the steady-state limit layer in theory and the outer space in conjecture.

The magic static boundary layer is the area where almost all living things on this planet exist and can be reached. It extends upward from the ground to an altitude of about 13,000 kilometers. In this area, the magic environment is stable and the atmospheric movement is also relatively Orderly, whether it is the kingdom of mortals or the birds and beasts of nature, they are infiltrated in the magic cradle of gentle wind and rain. The magical civilization of mortals is prosperous, and the birds in the sky fly freely.

From the magic static boundary upward, the planet began to show another appearance-the magic environment in the air suddenly became more intense, and the magic readings rose linearly, making this area an "enriched zone of energy." However, this rich energy is turbulent. The ubiquitous magic storm makes the turbulent layer extremely dangerous. No mortal can live to draw magic from this boiling sea of ​​energy-nor can any ordinary bird be here. Flying at a height. It is said that only a very few powerful Warcraft and dragons of almost legendary race can soar in the turbulent layer, but they cannot stay for a long time.

The turbulent layer is the highest point where former Magisters of the Gondor Empire can directly observe and directly "touch" through technical means, and then upward ... it is the steady-state limit layer that exists only in the theory of scholars.

The scholars of the ancient empire believed that the entire planet was "immersed" in the high-energy environment of the universe. It was the interaction between the magnetic field and magic power of the planet itself that formed a kind of "protection". This protective force formed a layer of quilt on the top of the atmosphere. The compressed "thin shell", which is fiercely opposed to various forces in outer space, forms a violent and severe storm without end. It is the limit state of "magic" that mortals can understand and master. On the frontier of planetary order, the steady-state limit layer may be very thin, but even the legendary dragon is difficult to challenge this barrier.

And what about the broader "outer space" beyond the steady-state limit layer ... Even the extremely advanced scholars of the ancient Gondor Empire can only imagine.

The inherited knowledge came to mind, but Gao Wen couldn't help but sigh gently.

Even after so many years have passed, even if I am used to the life here, the strange rules of this world will still remind him over and over again-this is not the earth, this is not the earth ...

"Your Majesty, we will someday solve the turbulent layer problem," Kamal misunderstood the meaning of Gao Wen's sigh, and immediately stepped forward, "The magic net and the anti-gravity mechanism have more potential than we thought. The scholars in the Tudor period encountered the extreme problem of the flesh and blood and the energy supply problem of the Deep Blue Well in front of the turbulent layer, but the magic technology is often effective in solving such problems ... "

"No, I didn't sigh this," Gao Wen knew that the other party had misunderstood. He shook his head, but he didn't know how to explain it. After a moment of thinking, he slowly said, "I just sighed ... We used to understand that in the time of Gondor Many things ... "

"Yeah ... we used to be so glorious ... but everything passed away with the tide of magic," Kamel could not help feeling a bit sad when he sighed. "Now that time has passed, many knowledge has become fragmented fragments, Scattered all over the world ... But fortunately we have successfully collected some of them and made efforts to make certain developments, at least ... I can now tell the students what is called planet and what is orbit in school every eighth week This knowledge, once known to the Gondor Empire, is finally back in people ’s ears. ”

Hearing Kamal ’s words, Gauvin immediately raised his eyebrows: “I know what Santis invited you to do in school—how is the effect?”

"Outside the laboratory, my appearance still often scares ordinary people-last week, a gray elf lady saw me in class and even jumped out of the window during class," Kamai There was a hint of smile in Er's words, "But overall it is still going smoothly. The students in Imperial College are more curious than I thought. When facing knowledge ... they are full of curiosity."

"Curiosity ... This is the most precious trait of mankind," Gao Wen said with a smile. "As long as there are these curious people, we will always move forward."

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Curiosity, this is the most precious trait of human beings.

The sunset gradually fell to the horizon, and a faint yellow glow with dark afterglow diffused along the rolling hills in the distance, spreading across the entire Paramel Heights. The campsite was already lit by lights. Any kind of candlelight in the old era must be bright-it lights up the entire camp at this sunset, and the lights extend from the post not far away until it shines on the table case of Morgan Hugo .

The white-haired thin old man slowly stroked his fingers over the paper spread on the table, his lips moved silently, beside him, a dozen draft papers and a dozen feather pens were flying in the air, constantly undergoing various complexities The calculations and records of the light blue runes flowed between the paper and the book case, and the rustling writing sound echoed gently in the room.

Then, the busy computing work came to an end. The draft paper and quill fell orderly on the two wide desks next to it. Morgan Hugo raised his head and looked deep into the camp.

The night is coming, and in the campground illuminated by the lights, you can see the construction site with a lot of materials and some of the facilities that have been established-an extremely large building frame is standing in the center of all the facilities, it has The cylindrical main body, its base and the first floor have been completed, and the steel frame above the second floor is silently standing in the gradually rising night. The bright construction lights illuminate the rugged steel skeleton from all around, the lights shine In, you can see many still shaking figures and moving construction machinery-the builders are still busy, busy adding blood to the giant's skeleton.

After watching it for a while, Morgan Hugo couldn't help turning up the corners of his mouth, and the wrinkles gathered on his face into a happy smile.

Magic technology ... is indeed a good thing.

The previous old method can hardly build such a large-scale building in such a short period of time-even if the magicians themselves shot, the mage who often needs to rest may be difficult to compare with those who are sleepless and powerful Endless machines.

"Teacher," a voice came from behind, interrupting the thinking of the old mage, "I have brought you the information you need."

Morgan looked back and saw a middle-aged mage serving as his apprentice and assistant standing at the door, and many finished books were floating in front of the latter.

"Place it on the second shelf on the left, don't mess with anything else," Morgan said, casually. "In addition, take the drawing on the desk on the right and hand it to Mr. Fisher at the camp."

"Yes, mentor." The middle-aged mage immediately responded, and then began to get busy as instructed.

"What a great place ..." Morgan took his gaze from the apprentice and looked out at the night sky outside the window. Before the first star that appeared, the astrological master from Saint Sunil couldn't help but sigh Get up, "The sky is much clearer than San Sunil ... Alas, the time of hundreds of years has changed. The sky of the old king capital is not as suitable for stargazing as it was originally. Give up there and start a new place. It seems to be correct. Decide. "

At the moment, the middle-aged mage has already set up the materials according to the requirements of the instructor, and Wen Yan couldn't help but say: "But ... this place is too close to Tifeng. It is said that there has been a conflict in the Paramel Heights before, is it here? A little unsafe? "

Morgan Hugo immediately frowned at the apprentice: "Did your curiosity and exploration of the unknown give you a little courage?"

The middle-aged mage suddenly became nervous: "I ... I don't mean this ..."

"Forget it, I know you," after a rebuke, Morgan snorted, and his tone was no longer so harsh, "I know you are worried about my old bone ... but I'm not as useless as you think."

As he said, the old mage could not help shaking his head and sighed: "This is indeed very close to the border, and our previous relationship with Tifeng is indeed very tense, but this is the best place in the entire southeast region. , This is no way.

"Magic power envelops the entire planet. Elemental forces in the atmosphere are enchanted by magic power. The resulting 'polarizing lens effect' will interfere with the sight of those of us observers, so those 'windows' that are naturally suitable for observing astrological images are also very precious. No matter how superb magic skills or advanced observation equipment, only when the "window" is suitable can it play a multiplied effect, and according to my calculation ... this is the most suitable window.

"Of course, there are also good windows on the side of Baisha Lake and the frost wind hills. In the future, an observatory will be established there, but ..."

Speaking of which, Morgan suddenly laughed, and his face glowed with youthful luster: "As the best stargazer in this country, of course I have to stand on the best observatory!"

The white-haired old mage with full pride and self-confidence even heard some harsh and arrogant remarks by ordinary people who did not know the truth, but the middle-aged mage as an apprentice was already strange-he knew his mentor In the face of his own abilities, when facing the things related to "starry sky", this old and calm old mage would be like this.

"According to the current progress, the lens group of the main observatory can be installed before the end of this month," feeling that the tutor's emotions were high, and the middle-aged mage also relaxed. He recalled the news he heard during the day and smiled. Said, "I heard that the first batch of enchanted crystals has been rough polished in the crystal melting factory in Gülen, and will soon be sent to Tamdul by the magic train for fine grinding and rune inscription, the No. 1 power of the observatory. The ridge was also assembled yesterday, and it seems to be doing ... Oh, the stress test is said to be delivered from Kant ’s factory next week. "

Listening to the good news from the apprentice, a smile appeared on Morgan's face, and then there was a little more emotion in the smile. The wrinkles on the old mage's face stretched out and suddenly said softly: "The Age of Empire what……"

The middle-aged mage did not hear it for a while: "What are you saying?"

"Remember our stargazing tower in San Sunil?"

"Ah, of course I remember," the middle-aged mage nodded immediately, and then showed a trace of regret. "Unfortunately ... when the city shield collapsed, the magic surged in, and the entire tower's runes and magic pool were melted ... "

"Yeah, that old man has been in service for too long ... it should have rested many years ago, but at that time, each of us would only treat those repaired and old runestones as treasures," Morgan sighed. "Master Kamel said a word when he persuaded me to leave San Sunil. He said that I could see more than the stars in the sky during the magic age ... Now I probably understand what he meant."

The apprentice just looked at this for unknown reasons.

Obviously, he has not understood yet.

But soon, the apprentice remembered another thing and said happily: "Yes, tutor, there is good news for you."

"Huh?" Morgan raised his eyebrows. "What news?"

"There is definite news that the Paramel Observatory will increase the first phase of funding-to speed up the construction of the main building and install more advanced equipment," the apprentice smiled with a smile on his face. "It is said that the emperor of the emperor personally ordered ... … "

"The order from His Majesty the Emperor ..." Morgan was stunned for a moment, and then a smile slowly appeared, "Good thing, good thing ..."