As the boiler burned, the water in the steam chamber gradually came to a boil. The piston let out several strange clanks and slowly began to move.
Before long, the flywheel started turning.
Ken let out a long breath and broke into a smile.
"My lord, we succeeded."
Had they succeeded? Perhaps. But it was not time to relax yet. Theus still had a hand on Ken's shoulder and did not let go.
The steam engine operating normally was only the first step. The real priority was ensuring that no Pollution descended afterward.
"Everyone, stay alert. The steam engine has begun operating. Keep watch."
"Yes."
There were quite a few banshees at the testing ground. On the one hand, they were there for security; on the other, they were conducting research as well.
These trainees had also received a few hints and knew that there were other people arranged here by the lord. Theus intended to test their attitudes first. If the trainees accepted it well, he would consider revealing the existence of the Banshees.
Theus was fairly confident about this. These trainees had all been specially selected for their interest in learning and research, so they were relatively more accepting.
Revealing the existence of the banshees should not be much of a problem.
Connor, Alexei, Zoe, and the others had gotten along quite well with the Banshees before, so Theus was rather optimistic about it.
Still, this could not be rushed. Theus planned to test the waters bit by bit and take it slowly—being too hasty might shatter their Cognitive Barriers and cause Pollution.
Besides the Banshees, there were many other matters as well, such as how to prevent Pollution, Cognitive Interference, and Cognitive Barriers. He intended to find an opportunity to make all of that public too.
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