When he heard the blacksmith shouting that molten iron was ready, Paul immediately ran to the furnace door and stared closely, and others also came over.
Blast Furnace's furnace door was opened, and a wave of scalding heat rushed in, followed by bright red molten iron flowing out, like boiling magma. Many people were frightened and stepped back.
The molten iron is introduced into the sand mold, where it gradually cools into iron ingots.
Paul had a happy face. Although what is produced now is only pig iron, which still needs to be processed by blacksmiths manually before it can be used, but compared to the traditional smelting process in this world, this is already a step-change in progress.
Other visitors were amazed, many of them seeing such a scene for the first time.
"Herman!"
"Yes, Lord Greiman."
"Take this iron and make me a sword. I want to see the quality of the iron we smelt."
"Yes!"
Paul summoned the craftsmen present and encouraged them to make persistent efforts to improve the production capacity of Iron Smelting Plant.
He handed Conrad a bag of silver coins as a bonus and asked him to evaluate everyone's merit and distribute the silver coins.
Amidst the cheers of long live, Paul led a group of visitors to leave the valley, and Gaye Berns also returned to Lakeheart Town with Paul.
"My Lord Count."
Hansel approached Paul with a shy face.
"You have once again realized the content of the plan you showed me at that time. I couldn't believe the iron-making content before. Now I won't be surprised even if you can instantly transform a warehouse of swords and armor."
"Haha, if that happens, I will become a wizard, and Church will send me to the stake."
"If you really have that ability, I guess it's too late for Church to win over you. Let's get down to business, where is Royal Family..."
After all, this guy is the representative sent by the Royal Family to him, and he is still thinking about his official career!
Several batches of food have been delivered, but so far Royal Family doesn't seem to have provided him with any direct help.
But Hansel is still worth wooing. He really worked hard and was very effective in recruiting people for Arda at Royal Capital, and he also attracted a lot of refugees.
"Oh! You said His Majesty the King, don't worry, I won't forget it."
Paul patted Hansel on the shoulder and guaranteed it.
"When a few more Blast Furnaces are built, the iron produced in those furnaces will be specially supplied to His Majesty the King's army."
Hansel beams with joy.
"I know that you are loyal to His Majesty the King, my lord. Even Lord of Light will be moved by you. Lord Earl..."
Hansel was getting close to Paul, but was interrupted by others.
"Abbott, Abbott, I have something to tell Lord Greiman. Can you let me do it first..."
Gaye Berns inserted himself between the two of them a little eagerly.
Hansel frowned slightly in displeasure. This magic weapon master was too ignorant, but this guy has been very favored recently.
He immediately returned to his smiling expression and stretched out a hand, "Please, Mr. Berns."
"Then you're welcome, thank you. Lord Greiman, I have something to say to you."
"Oh? What do you want to say?"
Paul is very curious. Berns has been silent since leaving Iron Smelting Plant, and seems to be brewing something in his mind.
"Do you still remember that day in the office when you pointed at the boiling kettle and asked me to take a closer look?"
"Oh, you're talking about that! Did you see something coming?"
Paul is a little surprised, no! Did he really learn something? "Yes, sir! I can see it! It's the future! I see the future!"
Berns slapped his thigh, his face suddenly became a little excited.
"What do you mean by the future?"
"Steam, use steam to provide power and create machines like windmills and Waterwheel!"
Scared! Paul was shocked. He didn't expect that he would actually realize it.
"Berns, you are such a genius, you discovered it yourself!"
Berns held his hands on his chest, admiring Paul.
"No, sir, you were the first to think of this. It's such a bold and creative idea. I'm really proud of you."
"Haha, you are definitely a natural weapon master!"
"Your Majesty the Earl, you are..."
Suddenly, a disdainful word came from the side. "Tsk! What kind of creativity is this?"
Berns was furious and turned around to look for the person who made the sound. At first glance, it turned out to be Female Advisor Betty Diaz who was walking behind them.
Seeing that the other party was a beautiful lady, he couldn't continue to get angry.
"Miss Consultant, I admit that you are very knowledgeable, but your words are a bit biased!"
Paul also stared at her with an expression that said, "Tell me what this is if it's not creativity."
Irene has been listening to the conversation between the two of them. Later, he couldn't stand the two of them complimenting each other anymore, so he decided to let them know what it means to have someone outside the world, especially Paul Greiman. A series of inventions have made him a little forgetful recently. But his inventions are really useful.
"My words are not biased. Someone has been using steam as a power source for a long time, and it was done more than a thousand years ago."
Irene's words successfully attracted the attention of the two people.
"It is recorded in historical books that before Gabella Empire, a sage named Rohi created a device named 'Steam Sphere'. After boiling water, the sphere above could be continuously rotated. Later, he also used steam driving force, He created a rotating temple door. When believers wanted to enter the temple, as long as they provided some offerings, the people hiding in the dark would open the passage of steam, and the temple door would rotate and open, as if there was an invisible magical force opening the door. Unfortunately, his invention has been lost."
Paul was secretly surprised. It turned out that some people really realized the role of steam. Unfortunately, the technology of more than a thousand years ago was not enough to create the real Steam Engine, and it could not be used for production at all.
He waved his hands and pretended to be disdainful. "Those are just toys and show-offs. The 'Steam Engine' I want to make is not that kind of gadget."
Berns also kept nodding.
"Steam Engine? What a good name. Yes, Miss Consultant, the purpose of Lord Earl and us is to create a machine like the windmill and Waterwheel that can continuously provide power and save a lot of manpower."
Irene looked unbelieving.
"Hmph! A fantasy! The power of wind and water cannot be compared to soft steam! The deeds of the sage Rohi are just legends. Isn't that right, Laddie?"
Another Female Advisor said with some embarrassment, "Uh... Betty, although I can't imagine what 'Steam Engine' should look like, but I believe that the earl can definitely make it."
"Ah? You don't stand by my side, let's see how I deal with you..."
"Ah~~"
Ignoring the fight between the two women, Paul said to Berns apologetically, "You can see that steam has great potential, but I don't plan to do it at this stage..."
"Why, lord count?"
Berns is a bit unbelievable.