Magical static layer...turbulent layer...
Gawain is not proficient in these concepts, but he is not unfamiliar either.
As early as more than a thousand years ago, scholars from the Gondor Empire tried to understand the sky above their heads and summarized a lot of valuable knowledge - in this world where magic dominates everything, Scholars have stratified the atmosphere based on the comprehensive consideration of the magic environment and the physical structure of the atmosphere. Without considering overly professional and detailed division methods, they have roughly divided the atmosphere into the following structures from bottom to top: Magic Static boundary layer, turbulent layer, steady-state limit layer that only exists in theory, and conjectured outer space.
The magic static boundary is an area where almost all living things on the planet survive and can come into contact. It extends upward from the ground to an altitude of about 13,000 meters. In this area, magic power The environment is stable, and the movement of the atmosphere is relatively orderly. Whether it is the realm of mortals or the birds and beasts of nature, they are all immersed in this cradle of magic like gentle wind and drizzle. The magical civilization of mortals is prosperous, and the birds in the sky are flying freely.
From the static level of magic upwards, the planet began to show another appearance - the magic environment in the air suddenly became intense, and the magic readings rose linearly, making this area a "A rich area of energy", however, this rich energy is turbulent. The ubiquitous magic storm makes the turbulent layer extremely dangerous. No mortal can survive to draw magic from this boiling sea of energy - nor Any mortal bird can fly at this altitude. It is said that only a few powerful monsters and dragons that are almost legendary races can soar in the turbulent layer, but they cannot stay for a long time.
The turbulent layer is the highest point that the magisters of the Gondor Empire in the past could directly observe and "touch" directly through technical means, and the higher level...it only exists in the theories of scholars. the steady-state limit layer.
Scholars from the ancient empire believe that the entire planet is "immersed" in the high-energy environment of the universe. It is the interaction of the planet's own magnetic field and magic power that forms a certain kind of "protection". This protective force is in the atmosphere. A layer of compressed "thin shell" is formed on the top, which fiercely confronts various forces in outer space, forming a swift, severe, and endless storm. It is a "magic" that mortals can understand and master. The limit state is the frontier of order on this planet. The steady-state limit layer may be very thin, but even the legendary dragon has difficulty challenging this barrier.
As for what the broader "outer space" looks like beyond the steady-state limit layer... Even the scholars of the extremely advanced ancient Gondor Empire can only imagine it.
With this inherited knowledge in his mind, Gawain couldn't help but sigh softly.
Even after so many years, even though he has become accustomed to 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 one day solve the problem of the turbulence layer." Kamel misunderstood the meaning of Gawain's sigh and immediately stepped forward and said, "The magic network and anti-gravity mechanism have more potential than we imagined. Scholars have encountered the ultimate problem of flesh and blood and the energy supply problem of the Deep Blue Well in front of the turbulence layer, but magic technology is often very effective in solving such problems..."
"No, I It's not a sigh," Gawain knew that the other party had misunderstood. He shook his head, but he didn't know how to explain it. After thinking for a moment, he slowly said, "I'm just sighing... We once knew so many things in the days of Gondor... "
"Yes...we were once so glorious...but everything passed away with the demonic tide," Kamel couldn't help but feel a little sad when he heard Gawain's sigh, "Now times have changed, and a lot of knowledge has They have all turned into broken pieces, scattered all over the world... But fortunately, we have successfully collected some of them and worked hard to make certain developments. At least... I can now talk to the students in school every Saturday What is a planet and what is an orbit? This knowledge that was once known to everyone in the Gondor Empire has finally returned to people's ears. "
Hearing Kamel's words, Gawain immediately raised his eyebrows: "I know that Santis invited you to give lectures at the school - how was the effect? ”
“Outside of the laboratory, my appearance often scares ordinary people—last week, a gray elf lady saw me walking into the classroom during class and even walked out of the classroom. The window jumped out," Kamel said with a hint of smile, "but overall it was still smooth. The students in Imperial College are more intellectually curious than I thought. When faced with knowledge... they are full of curiosity. "
"Curiosity... This is the most precious trait of human beings," Gawain said with a smile, "As long as there are these curious people around, we will always move forward. ”
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Curiosity, this is the most precious trait of human beings.
The setting sun gradually fell below the horizon, with a dim line of yellow with a dark red afterglow. It spreads along the rolling hills in the distance and spreads over the entire Paramel Highlands. The lights have been lit in the camp. The bright magic crystal lamp is brighter than any kind of candlelight in the old times - it is in At this moment of sunset, the entire camp was lit up, and the light extended from the outpost not far away until it shone on Morgan Hugo's desk.
The thin old man with white hair. He slowly brushed his fingers over the paper spread out on the table, his lips moving silently. Beside him, a dozen pieces of draft paper and a dozen quills were flying in the air, constantly performing various complex calculations and records. The light blue Colored runes flowed between the paper and the desk, and the sound of rustling writing echoed softly in the room.
Then the busy calculation work came to an end, and the draft paper and quill fell orderly next to it. On the two broad desks, Morgan Hugo raised his head and looked towards the depths of the camp.
The night was gradually falling, and he was lying on the bed.In the camp illuminated by lights, you can see the construction site with a large amount of materials piled up 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 a cylindrical main body and its base. The base and the first floor have been completed, while the steel frame above the second floor is standing silently in the gradually spreading night. The bright construction site lights illuminate the rugged steel frame from all sides. In the light, you can see many things that are still there. Among the shaking figures and moving construction machinery - the builders are still busy adding flesh and blood to the giant's skeleton.
After watching it for a while, Morgan Hugo couldn't help but turn up the corners of his mouth, and the wrinkles on his face gathered into a happy smile.
Magic technology... is indeed a good thing.
It was difficult to build such a large-scale building in such a short period of time with the old methods - even if the magicians did it themselves, it would be difficult for the magicians who often need to rest. On those machines that never sleep and are infinitely powerful.
"Teacher," a voice came from behind, interrupting the old mage's thinking, "I have brought you the information you need."
Morgan Looking back, he saw a middle-aged mage who was his apprentice and assistant standing at the door, with many organized books floating in front of him.
"Put it on the second shelf on the left. Don't mess up other things," Morgan casually ordered. "Also, take the drawings on the desk on the right and give them to Fisher at the camp. Mr. Er."
"Yes, mentor." The middle-aged mage responded immediately, and then started to work as instructed.
"What a great place..." Morgan withdrew his gaze from his apprentice and looked out the window at the night sky. In front of the first star that gradually emerged, this man from Saint-Sunil The master astrologer couldn't help but sigh softly, "The sky is far clearer than that of Saint-Sunil... Alas, hundreds of years of time have changed, and the sky in the old royal capital is no longer as suitable for stargazing as it was originally. Give up there and change places to start again. At first, it seemed to be the right decision."
At this moment, the middle-aged mage had arranged the materials according to the instructor's requirements. Hearing this, he couldn't help but said: "But... this place is too close to Typhon. . It is said that there was a conflict in the Paramel Highlands before. Isn’t it a bit unsafe here?" Morgan Hugo immediately frowned and looked at the apprentice: "What do you think about the unknown? Didn't your curiosity and exploration spirit give you a little bit of courage?"
The middle-aged mage suddenly became nervous: "I...I didn't mean that..."
"Forget it. Yeah, I understand you." After the scolding, Morgan snorted, his tone no longer so harsh, "I know you are worried about my old bones... but I'm not as useless as you think."
As he spoke, the old mage couldn't help but shake his head and sighed: "This place is indeed very close to the border, and our previous relationship with Typhon was indeed very close.Nervous, but it can’t be helped as this is the best location in the entire Southeast.
“Magic surrounds the entire planet, and the elemental power in the atmosphere is wrapped up in the magic. The resulting ‘polarizing lens effect’ will interfere with the sight of us observers, so those ‘windows’ are naturally suitable for observing stars. It seems extremely precious, no matter how superb the magic skills or advanced observation equipment are, they can only be multiplied if the 'window' is suitable, and according to my calculations... this is the most suitable one. Window.
"Of course, there are good windows over there at White Sand Lake and Frostwind Hills, and an observatory will be set up there in the future, but..."
When Morgan said this, he suddenly He laughed, with a youthful radiance on his face: "As the best stargazer in this country, of course I have to stand on the best observatory! ”
The white-haired old mage was full of pride and confidence, which even sounded harsh and arrogant to ordinary people who didn’t know the truth. However, as an apprentice, the middle-aged mage had already found it strange. No wonder - he knows the nature of his mentor. When faced with the field he is good at, when faced with things related to the "starry sky", this usually calm and respectable old mage will act like this.
"According to the current progress, the lens group of the main observatory can be installed before the end of this month." Sensing the instructor's high spirits, the middle-aged mage also relaxed as he recalled the news he heard during the day. , said with a smile, "I heard that the first batch of enchanted crystals has been rough polished at Glen's crystal casting factory, and will soon be sent to Tamdul by magic train for fine polishing and rune inscription. The No. 1 power ridge of the observatory was also assembled yesterday, and it seems to be undergoing... oh, pressure testing. It is said that it will be sent from Kande's factory next week. "
Listening to the good news brought by the apprentice, Morgan first had a smile on his face, and then there was a bit of emotion in the smile. The wrinkles on the old mage's face relaxed. , suddenly said softly: "The Age of Empire..."
The middle-aged mage didn't hear clearly for a while: "What did you say? ”
“Remember the star observation tower we had in Saint-Sunil? "
"Ah, of course I remember," the middle-aged mage nodded immediately, and then showed a look of regret, "Unfortunately...when the city shield collapsed, the magic power surged in, and the runes and runes of the entire tower were destroyed. The magic pool has melted down..."
"Yes, that old man has served for too long...it should have rested many years ago, but at that time each of us could only Treat those patched and worn rune stones as treasures," Morgan sighed. "Master Kamel said something when he persuaded me to leave Saint Sunil. There are only stars in the sky... Now I kind of understand what he means. "
The apprentice just looked here confused.
Obviously, he has not understood yet.
But soon, the apprentice remembered another thing and said happily: "By the way, mentor, I have good news for you."
"Huh?" Morgan raised his eyebrows, " What's the news?"
"There is definite news that the Paramel Observatory will increase its funding to speed up the construction progress of the main building and install more advanced equipment," the apprentice said with a smile on his face. , "It is said that it was an order given by His Majesty the Emperor himself..."
"An order given by His Majesty the Emperor himself..." Morgan was stunned for a moment, and then a smile slowly appeared, "Good thing , that’s a good thing..."