I Pioneered Scientific Magic - Chapter 400 (Patreon)

Chapter 400: New Magic Fighter Aircraft

In the southern part of the royal capital, within a secluded valley, hundreds of formally trained wizards skilled in elemental studies joined forces overnight. They used magic-infused mud to create an incredibly neat runway stretching for three kilometers!

At the end of this runway stood a massive fighter aircraft, sleek and exquisitely streamlined, resembling a majestic eagle with outspread wings...

"I never thought such a flying machine could actually be created!" remarked Orlando with considerable surprise.

Two years ago, Lydia's trial flight at the Iyeta Harbor remained vivid in his memory. Back then, it was nothing but a rudimentary framework, resembling a child's whimsical toy.

As he anticipated, shortly after taking to the sky, the entire aircraft collapsed within a few seconds. Were it not for Master Herlram's timely intervention, the half-elf girl might have been smashed into pieces...

However, this improved version of the aircraft before them was different. The entire structure had shifted from wood to steel, the crude and simple outer shell had turned exceptionally refined. The progress was so immense that it was hard to connect the two versions...

"Captain Lydia reporting, all components of the fighter aircraft have been inspected and are functioning normally!" Lydia reported after a thorough check around the aircraft, making a show of her announcement.

In reality, she was eager to conduct the test flight, but Lynn had mandated that before each boarding, she must inspect all crucial components of the aircraft.

Lydia couldn't help but mutter to herself about the Chancellor's excessive caution, given that she had diligently checked everything just yesterday.

"Let's begin!" nodded Lynn.

"Alright!" Having received the green light, Lydia immediately climbed into the cockpit, donning various safety gear and flicking switches.

Powered by a robust hydrogen engine, the front propeller quickly began to spin.

The sharp wind lifted dust from the ground. Under the gaze of the assembled wizards, the first-generation propeller aircraft quickly surged forward...

"So fast!" Victorio beside them squinted, unable to contain his words. In just ten seconds, the speed of the fighter aircraft had already exceeded the maximum speed of an alchemy-powered vehicle.

It was as fast as a gust of wind; as it passed by, everyone could feel its immense force.

Inside the aircraft, Lydia felt an even stronger sensation. Everything around her was rapidly receding, turning into fleeting shadows. This was much, much faster than an airship...

The front propeller was already exhibiting a visual reversal phenomenon, and in the next moment, the aircraft began to climb, swiftly ascending into the high sky.

Lydia quickly noticed the difference between piloting this fighter aircraft and an airship. It was incredibly agile, not cumbersome at all. She could maneuver, turn, and climb in the air effortlessly.

She felt like she had transformed into a bird, freely soaring in the sky, thoroughly enjoying herself.

"Just how fast can this new type of aircraft go?" Watching the propeller aircraft constantly accelerating in the sky, seemingly not reaching its limit yet, Orlando couldn't help but ask, "The theoretical maximum speed should reach around 360 kilometers per hour..." pondered Lynn. After all, this was the first generation of the fighter aircraft, and its performance was relatively conservative.

"That's incredibly fast!" Orlando exclaimed in disbelief. Three times the speed of an airship, surpassing any known flying magical creature. It seemed nothing could catch up to this new type of aircraft in the sky, not even griffins could keep up.

Lynn smiled but didn't respond. Compared to jet fighters from their world, this might seem as slow as a snail, but in this otherworldly realm, it was undoubtedly the master of the skies!

Watching the aircraft continuously maneuvering and ascending in the high sky, Victorio suddenly asked, "Are you planning to use this thing called the new fighter aircraft in conjunction with that nuclear explosion magic?"

Yesterday, he had felt the power of a nuclear explosion from across an entire mountain, shocked by its immense strength. Yet, he felt concerned because of its extensive range. How to use it effectively, destroying enemies while safeguarding themselves, was a significant issue.

Now, it seemed using this extremely fast aircraft could be a solution. Lydia could pilot it while Lynn cast spells from the sky. Then, at the moment of explosion, using the extraordinary speed of the fighter aircraft to escape the blast wave before it caught up...

"This is the last resort. If possible, it's best not to do that!" Lynn shook his head, speaking cautiously.

The large-scale nuclear explosion magic should ideally only be used on Aila herself or in extremely dire circumstances to eliminate the Empire's main army. The role of the fighter aircraft's bombing was limited to the latter or to destroy cities.

While it might be satisfying in the moment, the aftermath would be severe.

After all, they were here to lead the Empire's citizens in resisting the Church's deception, not to perpetuate tyranny and create more panic and unrest... it would only add pressure to their rule.

"I think the nuclear explosion magic should ideally be directed to that place... This way, it won't cause any impact on the outside world!" Lynn pondered, voicing his thoughts.

"You mean?" Victorio's mind raced, immediately thinking of the Gate of Heaven, the portal connecting the divine realm with reality.

If they could find a way to deliver the nuclear explosion magic precisely at the moment when those legendary divine practitioners opened the Gate of Heaven and eliminate the casters, then the nuclear explosion would only occur within the divine realm. This was indeed the best plan, allowing unrestricted use of this highly destructive, wide-range magic.

"Controlling the timing so cleverly won't be an easy task," Victorio said, his expression grave.

Listening to Lynn and Victorio discussing the use of new magic, Orlando and others pricked their ears, eavesdropping.

They were highly interested in the new magic developed by the Chancellor. In fact, it had become a topic eagerly discussed by everyone, considering it was touted as a way to deal with that false god! 

Whether yesterday's sudden earthquake was related to this new magic remained a mystery...

However, both Lynn and the councilors were extremely tight-lipped, revealing no hints whatsoever. Their discussions were shrouded in mystery, leaving everyone puzzled...

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