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The Least Common Denominator LXVII.I Quadratic Equation
Ideas. Plans upon plans upon plans. Unlike last time, they all fell in line neatly in my head as I mentally tallied them up to a line of priority and possibility. With our location and available resources, the steam engine was probably the most cost-efficient way to provide a lot of what we were already using to stay alive in this blistering cold. Couple that with a decent building up of the cave and other refurbishments and we'll have a beautiful hideout that's both warm and impenetrable. There was only just one problem."We're really lacking in manpower, huh..."After Grigori's first attempt at harvesting coal with Ruby, the clear lack of a proper receptacle to put them forced me away from my own projects to build a rush job that could hopefully contain the ridiculous amount of coal this Prime dragged back out of the cave. I would've left it to the others, but with Lace busy
The Least Common Denominator LXVII.II Quadratic Equation
"What are we supposed to build again?"I resisted the urge to frown as I faced off against the nominal Denominators of our party. Livia hasn't come back from the trip yet, so that meant me having Lace and Phillipe standing lackadaisically in front of me. Ruby was standing nervously beside me, and I made it a point to look knowledgeable as I pointed at the various schematics and improved designs scribbled onto the chalkboard behind me. Not gonna lie, I was getting pretty miffed at the lack of understanding.Well, at least it's only Phillipe that's really questioning everything. God knows my shitty patience had its limits."Like I said, it's a railway system designed to make transporting materials faster and easier," I sighed. "With coal acting as fuel, the engine would turn the wheels and make it go across the designated track."
The Least Common Denominator LXVII.III Quadratic Equation
*POP!*"Well... That's another bust..."I coughed out the fumes of combustion clouding my small workshop as yet another prototype engine bit the dust on me. With the piece of junk spewing out black and acrid smoke, I fanned my right hand in front of me as I opened the door to let the air out. Have to admit, this wasn't the best start I could have for my day, but it certainly could've been worse."At least... it didn't completely blow up like last time..."Getting out of my workshop, I sat stumped as I waited for the entire place to be ventilated. It shouldn't be this hard, right? I already knew how the entire process worked; the concepts already internalized. The only thing left for me to do was actually reinvent the damn thing. I didn't even need to find the proper way of channeling the steam and heat through the metal
The Least Common Denominator LXVII.IV Quadrattic Equation
"Are you sure this'll work?"The question presented to me wasn't the first time I have heard such a thing being asked of me. It was an entirely valid worry for any sort of new re-invented modern machinery I spewed out, and I wouldn't have it any other way for my colleagues to doubt my every move. We didn't want to explode while we're already on it, after all."It should," I answered neutrally as I stared at the beautiful sight in front of us. "Theoretically, it should be able to lug around a few tons of earth and minerals without too much effort. The fuel cost will be directly proportional to the weight it's pulling though, so that's something."Behold, New World, for the steam engine has finally been spawned into this world. While it wasn't a fully-fledged train locomotive yet, the fact that I had a small-scale railway for this thing to go on mean
The Least Common Denominator LXVII.V Quadratic Equation
"Fucking shit!"Looking at the broken piece of lever in my hand, I couldn't help but brace myself for disaster as I felt the locomotive lurch at the loss of the brakes. Surely enough, the hunk of metal began accelerating again just from the force of gravity acting upon it."C-crimson?! What was that?!"I winced as I slowly turned to my other passenger; the broken lever hovering in front of me as I showed it to her, "Something just broke!"Ruby's eyes widened at the sight of the piece of metal in my hand. She probably didn't know what it did, but the fact that I was on the verge of panicking probably clued her in on our currently fucked up situation."C-can you fix it?!"I nervously shook my head, "Not right now! We have to stop this thing first!"
The Least Common Denominator LXVIII.I Intersecting Lines
Right... In a world where the locomotive was nothing but a prototype in the hands of Imperial rebels, one might ask: Why even bother when you don't even have enough men to capitalize on the advancement? Well, the answer for it is quite simple. First off, there was always recruitment for the lack of manpower. And second, why not? After all, the power of the steam engine wasn't just for making trains run. We could make a lot of things run with it so long as we did the proper retrofitting and fabrication. And so long as that was an option, I'll abuse it to its wildest extent."Sis!"I smiled as I saw Livia return from her trip recruiting her former apprentices into the fold. Giving her a warm hug, I let her nuzzle her face into my body as I gave her entourage a small once over.To be honest, I expected far more than just two teenagers and an adult. Bu
The Least Common Denominator LXVIII.II Intersecting Lines
The silence was deafening."Err..." Why was nobody responding to my speech? Did I do say something wrong or something?"Uhh... Sis?"Livia? "Yes?"My sister fidgeted from where she stood. I didn't know why, but it looked like she was trying to hide something from me. Huh.... Now I'm suspicious..."It's kind of.... can we get inside yet?"Eh? "What's wrong?" I mean, sure, we were still exposed to the elements, but it's not like it was too cold right now. Besides... wait...My eyes wandered across the crowd, my stupid brain taking a few seconds to buffer before a stark realization hit me. They were all shivering with shit clothing for the winter.Yikes! "Oh! Let's get everybody warm inside, yeah?"
The Least Common Denominator LXVIII.III Intersecting Lines
"étonnante..."I heard Anne mumble something French under her breath again as we made our way to my workshop. I suppose that the running pipes throughout the cave were something to look at, but it wasn't really that great when compared to the stuff that I really wanted to build. I mean seriously, who looks at the heating pipes and says, 'that's so good'?"Enter."Leading her inside, I closed the door behind me before grabbing a chair and giving it to my guest. She just stood in front of me as I offered her a seat, her hands still folded neatly on her lap like a dutiful servant."Take a seat."It took another second before she finally took the chair into her hands. Letting out a sigh, I grabbed my own tall stool and sat beside my chalkboard. I'm sure I'm gonna have to use this thing li
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