The Great War of Rhodesia

17. Conversation Night II

It looks like Rafa refills some empty glasses with tea that is still warm from the teapot.

"Oh, and also we need a faster and effective means of transportation, Aks," said Nata who just remembered it.

"What do you mean is a plane?" ask Aksa to make sure.

"Do you want to make that floating chariot?" Lily asked this time. The little rabbit was very interested in things from the world of Aksa and Nata that he had seen from a laptop or computer that was on

in laboratory.

"Right, that floating train." Nata.

"Well, I'm excited to hear that. I also want to feel flying in the air." Luque looked straight at his body in interest.

"Although I really wanted to make it, but it seems a little difficult if you want to make a plane to carry more than two passengers," replied Aksa who made Luque lower his shoulders in disappointment.

"What's the obstacle?" ask Nata while putting the book back on the table.

"The architecture. We're having trouble getting oil or gas without Seismic radar, or satellites." Aksa tried to explain the reason. "While if we just dig, it could cause ecological problems, because this area is almost all of its parts used as a place of residence."

"That means that the first World War-style fighter aircraft type, is still possible?" Nata makes sure while looking thoughtful.

"Yes. If only a twin-propeller plane carrying two people and a few rifles anyway, the liquid Biogas fuel that we can still use today. Because it doesn't need to be up to that must contain high Octane." Aksa explained again. "Because the engine is also only a modification of a four-stroke engine, and not a jet turbine engine" he added later.

Luque, Lily, and even Rafa did not understand what Aksa and Nata were talking about. But they didn't care much to ask.

"Don't you know what other fuels in the world have high Octane content?" Nata looks dissatisfied when they can only make the type of aircraft that can not transport many people at once.

"I don't think we should be looking for the equivalent of things from our world in this place, Nat." This time Aksa stopped writing and directed his chair towards Nata.

"Because different from our world, in this world actually they have other sources of energy that are cheaper and practical. And probably will not leave pollution," continued Aksa.

"You mean magic?" Nata guess.

"really. Exactly the Soul Stream," Aksa replied quickly.

"Soul Stream?" Luque, Lily, and Rafa look interested in Aksa's remarks.

"really. That's because after going around for two days, I realized something." Aksa said again, preparing to do a long explanation.

"It would be a natural evolution or revolution if the world used magic as an element in their daily lives. Like, how do they build things now. Using fire magic to burn the steam furnace of an electric generator, using ice magic to make a refrigerator, and so on.

"Then imagine what things we might be able to find if the technology and science that we know, combined with Free Clean Energy aka Soul Flow earlier? Maybe we can really break the power constraint in the acceleration of particle breakdown that we've been looking for." Aksa said it with a convincing look.

"Your style, Aks. I know for a fact, your prank must be just because you want to make a magic-powered plane, right? That's also why you don't want to find out more about any other kind of fuel, other than magic, right?" Nata spoke with an accusatory face. "You're talking to me, Aks. Not with sponsors or institutional leaders who will be easily consumed such grandiose speech."

"Oh, that's right, too. But that's how it's supposed to be a plane in a fantasy world, Nat." Aksa tried to defend his opinion.

"And it's not just Magic Ariships that I mean" Aksa continued. "But with energy that doesn't require a generator as big as a train locomotive to make it, it paves a new way for us to create tools that never existed before. Even in our world."

"I won't ask what that tool is. Because it must come from a fantasy story or game," said Nata while shaking slowly.

"really so. We can create Magic Mecha. Wow, right?" Aksa looked excited and started to concoct herself.

"Robot," said Aksa quickly.

"What is a robot?"

"I thought so," Nata later said. "As far as you are. But the most important thing is that we need that passenger plane as soon as possible" he continued, sipping tea in a glass.

"After all, are you sure anyone can cast magic to fly the plane? To survive a long-haul flight, even though it's been combined with our technology?" ask Nata later.

"really. Humans use magic, or rather move the Soul Stream, averaging only one or two minutes before then falling down due to fatigue." Rafa offered an explanation. "Maybe some who have talent can last up to five to ten minutes. And that's not much" he added later.

"Yes, I'm also aware of that. That's the obstacle now. Therefore I need additional information regarding the Magic Formation to create a Soul Flow powered machine." Aksa answered still looks convincing and full of confidence.

"Oh, right too. The Magic Formation allows it to be used that way." Lily looks small.

"I guess the knowledge of the remaining Magic Formations right now is only in the hands of the Azuar Clan." This time it was Luque who came up with the information.

"You hear that? Then when do we wait until you get it? We need that transport immediately. Aks."

"Well, if you want a big enough passenger plane in quick time, we can make some kind of Zeppelin. By using a hot air balloon to lift a train car or a small boat. And then using the engine that the Iron Train uses to drive the propeller and perform simple maneuvers," Aksa replied offering.

"What does it mean to make the train fly?" Luque looked excited.

"I think we form like a train car as a place to transport it. Looks fit with the air balloon," said Aksa ignored Luque.

"Let's say you really want to make a Retro Victorian-style plane. Pake muter-muter ain't clear." Nata looks a little irritated.

"Can match with his Gaslamp Fantasy Subgenre, Nat," Aksa replied still not to lose.

"You'll be all right."

"Oh, and also don't expect the plane to move quickly. Also do not let the Hydrogen exposed to fire magic attacks. Or the air balloon will be, Blaarr... Ambiyar." Aksa makes hand movements to feel more dramatic,

"Yes, I get it. For the time being like that is also okay," Nata replied later. "We can use the fighter to conduct reconnaissance of enemy territory or conduct surprise attacks from the air. Medium large for transportation of goods and troops."

"I can't wait to try to ride it." Luque's eyes moved his shoulders from behind a blanket.

"Well then, I'll call Amanda tomorrow. Asking for leather craftsmen and weavers in the South City makes materials for balloons. While the East Star will work on the framework of its fighter aircraft," Aksa said later while returning to writing.

"Oh, and also tomorrow before going to Port City in the west, I want you to come with me to the North Garrison. I want to see what kind of magic bullet Miss Rafa said yesterday, working" Nata said later.

"really?" Aksa immediately turned her face towards Nata with great expectation.

"Yes, don't overdo it. I've invited Miss Parpera to come and demonstrate it tomorrow at the North Garrison" Nata replied.

"Finally after all this time, I can sleep well too." Aksa looks back on writing with a beaming face.

"It's only been a day, Mr. Aksa, too" said Rafa later.

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