NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 156: 156 Age of Steam, Five Elder Calls
After unlocking [Hometown of Brass] and [Strong as an Ox], new skill balls appeared under each.
Behind [Hometown of Brass] was the skill [Age of Steam].
[Age of Steam: After unlocking, brass technology will be combined with steam technology to unleash incredible creativity. Note: It takes six months to a year to see the full effects. Points required to unlock: 4 million Faith Points.]
Lynch was surprised and thought of the mechanical Bartholomew Kuma developed by the World Government and the Seraphim.
The technology tree in this world is becoming increasingly complex.
Behind [Strong as an Ox] is the skill [Imperial Warrior].
[Imperial Warrior: The basic soldiers of your army regard you as a guiding light, greatly enhancing their perseverance. Depending on their injuries, they can become braver in battle and unleash up to 150% of their strength. Points required to unlock: 2 million Faith Points.]
Once the faith points are spent, there will be less room for regret.
After Lynch unlocked the great era of steam, he cruelly closed the Kingdom of God interface.
He was afraid that if he continued to keep looking, he would lose whatever faith he had left. the other side.
After unlocking brass technology and steam technology,
"Hahahaha, I understand! Mr. Lynch, I understand!"
In the secret experiment, the scientific research madman Yakushi Kabuto laughed maniacally, and the drawings of the Pluton battleship were placed on the table next to him.
Next to Yakushi Kabuto, Kakashi, who was shaping a dog head from the Earth Fruit, shivered. "That laughter is really creepy."
On that day, countless farmers stared at their hoes and had a bold idea: could they create something that could farm their land for them?
A disabled person looked at his broken leg and wondered if he could build something to help him stand up and flew into the sky?
The soldier looked the AK47 in his hand and wondered if it was possible to create a new firearm that could hold hundreds of rounds of ammunition at once.
Not just Yakushi Kabuto and the farmers, but the entire empire was swept up in a whirlwind of ideas.
Before they knew it, another six months had passed.
It was now January 1516 in the Sea Circle Calendar.
As Lynch looked over the annual kingdom report, his eyes filled with nostalgia.
Unknowingly, Lynch transformed from an ordinary boy, known only for his looks, into the emperor of West Blue, which now boasts 150 million residents.
With a Marine force of 800,000 and an Army Self-Defense Force of 300,000, West Blue has become the safest sea area.
The chaos that once defined West Blue is gone for good. In the past six months, Lynch has fully integrated the newly conquered countries, solidifying his position as emperor.
Thanks to brass and steam technology, West Blue has undergone huge changes.
Lynch opened the window to gaze at the bustling imperial capital outside.
Steam-powered bronze carriages whizzed by, carrying pedestrians quickly along the streets.
Bronze electric lights lit up the roads, while mechanical arms clicked and whirred, assisting shop owners with their businesses.
On the streets, Lynch occasionally spotted pedestrians with mechanical enhancements. Thanks to brass technology, people with disabilities could now possess incredible strength.
However, body modifications were rare, as they required replacing the original physical body.
In the army, mechanical exoskeletons and special brass mechs stood ready in warehouses, awaiting the call to battle.
Meanwhile, in the fields, farmers operated brass steam harvesters, quickly reaping wheat at a rate that once took twenty people to achieve.
On the sea, Steamships were developed, allowing travel without relying on wind power.
In the past, ships needed wind to sail, but now that is no longer necessary.
The Empire has become the second force, behind the World Government, that can travel through the Calm Belt.
It's uncertain whether Yakushi Kabuto, like Franky, was inspired by the blueprints of Pluton.
He was amazed to invent a Pluton battleship that could transform like Franky's.
The technology in the pirate world is truly crooked.
They have mastered local weather weapons, replicated Devil Fruits, and built robots that can shoot lasers.
Meanwhile, in less developed areas, people still rely on flintlock guns that can only fire one shot before needing to be reloaded.
In the past six months, West Blue has undergone a lot of changes, with brass and steam technology becoming part of its foundation.
The variety of new inventions is overwhelming.
In the military alone, over a dozen different innovations are created every day.
Lynch wonders if the little genius who invented the Gatling gun in the name of Humanity and reducing casualties on the battlefield.
He finds it hard to understand whether the Gatling gun will actually reduce the casualties on the battlefield? Not the other way around?
Lynch looks over the empire he governs and smiles with relief.
The advanced technology that can drive the world's development has naturally caught the attention of the World Government.
In some aspects, the Empire's technology has surpassed that of the World Government.
While the World Government can create powerful robots like the Seraphim, their technology is different from the brass and steam innovations.
Each technology has its own strengths and advantages.
In just half a year, brass and steam technology has advanced significantly, and everyone recognizes its potential.
"Lynch, when will you be willing to hand over your technology with the World Government? We are not negotiating!"
The Five Elders contacted Lynch for the seventeenth time.
"I will think about it"
"Also, don't call me in the middle of the night. You single guys don't have wives, but I do," Lynch said before hanging up the den-den mushi.
In Mariejois, the Holy Land, the Five Elders were furious at Lynch's boldness.
"Boom!"
Saint Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro slammed his sword on the ground.
"This guy is getting more and more arrogant. Who does he think he is? He's just one of our lackeys!"
The other Five Elders also had gloomy expressions on their faces. They had had enough of Lynch's back-and-forth games for more than a year.
After taking their benefits and not doing anything for them, when did Five Elders suffer such a big loss?
Just treat them like fools!
After more than a year, Five Elders' patience has been exhausted, and their skin has almost been torn apart.
If they weren't concerned about the other party's status as an Admiral and King, they might have acted more forcefully.
"Hmph, if he won't accept our offer, he'll face the consequences."
"We need him to understand what happens when he goes against us."
"It would be easy if he simply handed over the technology. If he refuses, he can't blame us for being cruel."
At that moment, the Five Elders decided to sever ties with Lynch.
That night, a capture order from the Five Elders was delivered to Sengoku at Marine Base
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TO BE CONTINUED
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