Luke admired Darikova in the hot spring. Her hair spread out in the water to block her important parts, and her blue eyes made her look like a Persian cat.

"Today is not an ordinary gathering of steam engineers," Luke said.

Dalikova used magic to raise a layer of mist on the water surface, then she floated up slightly and put her hands on the edge of the bath. The water stored in her shoulders was very dazzling.

"The gathering of steam engineers organized by Editor-in-Chief Molson was definitely not an ordinary gathering, and I saw many disguised Ice Cave agents here, and General Vaughan and Advisor Donahue suddenly visited.

You must have discussed some state-secret technologies."

Luke saw a plate of grapes next to the hot spring, so he picked it up and ate it: "We were talking about a highly secret weapon, and I was given a key job in it.

The job I am going to give you is related to war machinery. How are your war machinery driving skills?"

Dalikova said confidently: "As a former ice cave ace in the field, being proficient in the control of all mainstream weapons is the most basic skill. War machinery is like a child's toy to me."

"How is your magic coordination ability?"

"This is another specialty of mine!"

"Very good, you passed the interview. The weapons I am responsible for developing in the next stage need a war machine tester. Please prepare to report to my laboratory tomorrow."

Dalikova didn't expect Luke to hire her after just asking two questions. She hurriedly asked: "What kind of weapons are being tested? Generally, the development of such new weapons will have full-time weapon testers."

Luke threw grapes into his mouth: "I think it's better for me to select the weapon testers myself. I need to collect data on the new weapons again and compare them with the previous data."

Dalikova asked again: "Why choose me?"

Luke smiled and said: "Among the people I know, you are the only one who is proficient in war machine driving and magic coordination, and your combat experience will be of great help to the practicality of new weapons.

I’ll still give you an hourly wage, 1,000 ATT coins per hour. When there are no testing tasks, your time will be free.

is that OK?"

"No problem." She easily got a long-term meal ticket, and Dalikova agreed without hesitation.

Then Luke said: "Due to job changes, my laboratory and my personal safety require Ice Cave to be involved. Please help me make an appointment with Director Hulkkin. I need to talk to him."

Upon hearing Helkin, Dalikova's expression was obviously unhappy: "Why did you ask me to date you? You can just go find him yourself."

"I don't like places like ice caves, and my status is not suitable for running there so frequently. Even if you do me a favor, after all, I am your boss now."

"Okay..." Dalikova had no choice but to agree, and then said to Luke with a charming feeling: "Would you like to come in and take a hot spring bath together? The hot spring manor edited by Molson is very famous in the entire Yate County.

Take a dip in the hot springs here and you can brag about it for the rest of your life."

Luke stood up, looked down at Darikova, and said with a smile: "Being able to take a hot spring bath with me will be enough for you to brag about for the rest of your life, but you won't get this kind of good thing easily.

This place belongs to you.

There are several books collected by editor-in-chief Molson that I want to read. I will wait for you in the library."

Seeing Luke walking out without hesitation, Dalikova couldn't believe it. She couldn't help but doubt her own charm: "Why don't you use a cybernetic security guard to stump me?"

Dalikova lay down in the water again, but she was a little restless and had no intention of enjoying the hot spring anymore. She reached out and took the clothes on the hanger into her hands.

Luke returned to the library. After walking around the bookshelf, he asked the manor servants to take out a few books on steam for him, and then found a secluded place to read them intently.

Not long after, Dalikova also came to the library. She did not disturb Luke who was reading, but just sat quietly aside, her eyes looking intoxicated.

In her eyes,

Wearing glasses and immersed in reading, Luke has an indescribable charm.

His temperament is very different from those impetuous dignitaries, just like an old-school gentleman. Such people are too rare.

Vartarsky came over with tea and sat down, and said to Dalikova: "It's obvious that you like Engineer Luke very much."

Dalikova immediately looked away at Luke with vigilance, secretly lamenting that since leaving the ice cave, she had changed so much compared to before.

How could you have those thoughts!

Dalikova politely took the tea from Vartarsky: "Thank you, Mr. Deputy Editor. I have no resistance to men who concentrate on their studies. That kind of intellectual beauty far exceeds appearance and clothing."

Vartarsky said with a smile: "Engineer Luke became famous too early. I thought he would be weighed down by fame and become impatient. Now it seems that I was too worried.

Engineer Luke's success has a lot to do with his talent, as well as his diligence and insatiable thirst for knowledge.

Miss Dalikova, how many snowmen are there in the snowman colony in Polar Daylight City?"

Hearing Vartarsky's question, Dalikova couldn't help laughing: "There is no Yeti settlement in Polar Daylight City. Mr. Deputy Editor, are you testing me?"

After being discovered, Vartarski took an embarrassed sip of the tea in his hand, and then said: "Engineer Luke does not understand the complexity of the Winter Capital. His research is very likely to break the balance of all parties. Harut Heavy Industry is not Asia."

The only consortium of Special County Alliance.

Editor-in-chief Molson regards Luke as his disciple, so he is my junior brother, and I need to provide him with protection."

Dalikova knew that Vartarsky was warning her and the "consortium" behind her.

"Deputy Editor Vartarski, you may have misunderstood. My hometown is indeed the Polar Daylight City, but I am not a member of any consortium. In a sense...Luke is my boss, and I am under his control.

Hired to act as his female companion at parties.

The hourly wage is 1,000 yats."

Vartarsky couldn't help but open his mouth: "This... it seems that I am really troublesome! I sincerely welcome you again, and please forgive me for my offense.

You are so beautiful, many ladies from big families don’t have your charm."

"You don't need to apologize, and thank you for your appreciation."

Embarrassed, Vartarsky left in a hurry: "I won't disturb you anymore. I wish you a good day."

An hour later, Editor Molson returned to the library, the steam engineers gathered again, and the technical discussion continued.

Luke enjoys such gatherings. There is no intrigue and everyone talks in a common field. If he can change, he does not want to be a politician. Adventure and exploration are his favorite life.

Dalikova did not take her eyes away from Luke the whole time.

This gathering of steam engineers lasted until the afternoon.

After Luke settled Darikova's wages, he sent her home. In the evening, he received a notice that the Titan-1 prototype test machine had been delivered to his proprietary laboratory.

By the time Luke arrived at the laboratory, the person responsible for escorting had already completed unloading and setting up.

In the temporarily planned large-scale workshop, the two-story Titan-1 prototype was fixed in the built support bridge. More than a dozen magicians cast spells together to assist the workers in fine-tuning and fixing the position of the prototype.

There is also an army responsible for protecting the Titan I prototype.

Seeing Luke's arrival, an officer came over with a document book. He saluted first and then said respectfully: "Hello, Engineer Luke. I am Major Airro, the escort commander of the Titan-1 prototype. This is the Titan."

The receipt document for the Type 1 prototype machine, please sign it after receiving it."

Luke took the file book, which contained a list of all the equipment shipped this time.

"I will sign it after verifying it."

Luke took the file and walked under the Titan-1 prototype. It was taller than what he saw in the magic projection.

The appearance is based on the design of war machinery, and the style is very

It is rough, with criss-crossing steam pipes everywhere. Compared with the magical Titan that Luke knew, the steam-type Titan is more full of violent aesthetics.

In an instant, Luke made up his mind to complete this work. The Fel Titan was powerful, but the cost dictated that it could not be manufactured in large quantities.

If you want to be cheap, you cannot use a two-phase water molecule steam engine. An implosion dual-drive steam engine is the optimal solution. Thickening the lower limbs frees up space for installing the dual-drive steam engine and allows the center of gravity to move downwards.

The implosion-type dual-drive steam engine is the steam engine used by mainstream war machinery in the future. According to the steam technology of Raging Wave City, it is not difficult to manufacture such a steam engine.

The most critical technology of Titan is its magic design. The alchemy neurons perfectly match the driver. It is the unique magic alchemy technology of Dongdu Magic Steam Academy.

It's a pity that Luke couldn't get a complete set of the design drawings of the Titan-1 prototype. Even if he applied for review, he probably wouldn't be able to see the magic design part.

Is it possible that we can only take away this Titan-1 prototype and return to Raging Waves City for reverse engineering research?

Reverse research is not a simple matter.

"Engineer Luke, please verify the equipment." Major Elroy reminded Luke, who was in a daze.

"Oh..." Luke came back to his senses and praised: "This thing is taller than I thought. If it appears on the battlefield, our enemies will turn around and run away when they see it."

Major Elro looked at the Titan-1 prototype with longing in his eyes: "It is a war weapon that spans the ages. It can give ordinary soldiers the same fighting power as a super warrior. Now it only lacks a heart, so it

was sent here.

Engineer Luke, General Vaughan has high hopes for you, and I hope you can send it to the front line of the battle against the Golden Shield Empire as soon as possible."

"Looks like we need to hurry up."

For the whole night, Luke didn't rest. He led his laboratory staff to carefully check the equipment.

In the morning, Luke, who had just slept for less than an hour, was woken up by a knock on the door.

Luke, who was wearing pajamas, rubbed his red eyes and opened the door.

Outside is Darikova.

She was dressed in a decent lady's dress, with lots of snowflakes on her shawl and hat.

The cold air blowing in made Luke sober up. He said to Dalikova: "Come in quickly and close the door. What do you want to drink? Mina is not here, and I don't even know if there is hot water at home."

Darikova dusted off the snow on her body and came in. After closing the door, she asked: "You are in a bad mood. Did you not sleep well last night?"

Luke sat on the sofa and said: "Not only did I not sleep well, I didn't sleep all night. I didn't expect General Vaughan to deliver the things so quickly. It took a whole night to check the equipment, and many original magic items still need to be consumed.

Magic and mental strength checks.

It’s like going through the torture of your ice cave.”

"The torture in the ice cave will not allow you to stand up and open the door the next day. I made an appointment with Hulkkin, and he is waiting for you in a nearby cafe.

If you need a rest, I can make an appointment with him again."

Luke said: "Since I made an appointment with him, it would be too rude to change the time at will. There is strong tea in the kitchen, you can make me a cup."

I'll go back to my room and change my clothes."

After saying that, Luke staggered to the bedroom. After checking all the original magic documents in one night, even with his mental strength reserve, it was a little unbearable.

When Luke put on some clothes and came out again, Dalikova not only made strong tea for him, but also tidied up the originally messy room.

Dalikova put strong tea in Luke's hand, used magic to straighten the wrinkles on his clothes, and then arranged his hair: "You really need a servant here."

Luke drank tea and said: "Since Mina's accident, I have not dared to hire servants. Rebecca will come to help me clean up the room when she has time, and for me, this is just a place to come back and rest at night."

Dalikova retorted: "Your identity now is different from before.

You need to show your status in details. Rebecca is not a woman who knows how to take care of others...I don't mean to belittle her, but you really need a life consultant now to guide you to adapt to the upper class society in the winter capital."

Luke smiled and said, "It sounds like you are recommending yourself?"

"As long as you pay, I can do it. I received professional upper-class social training in the ice cave."

It's a pity that Luke's current image is intentional on his part. In terms of upper-class social experience, he has much more experience than Dalikova.

"I must disappoint you. For me, high society is just a burden. My value lies in my mind. No one in the winter capital dares to look down on me because of my image problem.

Editor-in-Chief Molson once told me that all the respect steam engineers receive comes from the laboratory."

Dalikova was indeed a little disappointed when she did not get the job she wanted: "A very profound warning! It is also the resume of Molson's life as editor-in-chief."

"Editor-in-Chief Molson is a great man worthy of respect. He maintains the delicate balance of magic and steam."

"What does this mean?" Dalikova didn't understand Luke's evaluation of Molson's editor-in-chief.
Chapter completed!