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"So... I think the cylinder walls should be separated from the condenser, with an air pump added..."

Jenny nervously presented her design before Sulu.

Then, she saw her mentor's expressionless face melt like a glacier.

"A genius concept! I believe this marks an epoch-making distinction between old-fashioned steam engines and new-style steam engines!" Sulu lavished her with praise.

To have thought this far without much guidance from him proved that Jenny truly possessed considerable mechanical talent.

Perhaps... it also had something to do with her lack of formal education, leaving her thinking unfixed?

Sulu nodded with a faint smile. "An ingenious design, a perfect creation! I hope you can produce a finished model as soon as possible. Of course, I'll provide you with funding, push for your nomination in this year's invention awards, and secure a patent for the new-style steam engine..."

"Thank you, Teacher."

Jenny's cheeks flushed slightly with excitement.

It was obvious that she genuinely loved the study of machinery.

Yet this female student had not realized at all how the emergence of a new steam engine, bringing powerful new sources of energy, would transform the entire world.

At that, Sulu wore a somewhat enigmatic smile. "How about calling this improved steam engine the 'Jenny Steam Engine'?"

On her way home, Jenny's steps were exceptionally light.

Jenny, you've already become an outstanding artisan. Next, you should pursue the mysteries of the supernatural...

That was what she told herself.

Unfortunately... Teacher Turing still has no intention of taking me on as a mysticism apprentice...

Although the bookcase in Teacher Turing's home contained books introducing mysticism, there was not a single method for obtaining a Holy Mark.

Perhaps I should look elsewhere? No, no... that would be too dangerous. Not yet. Besides, I don't have that kind of money...