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History of the Greatest Territory Design - Episode 144

144fury. A joke-like seriousness (1)

quarry.

It is literally a place where stones are dug up..

It is a facility that can secure large quantities of high-quality stone to be used in various constructions, sculptures, and other various purposes..

It was also the facility most needed by Lloyd today..

‘of course. To properly build a major sewer, a large amount of stone is essential..’

It was a sewage canal that would cover the entire territory of the County of Frontera..

Not only the existing central village, but also the Marez clearing area, the eastern mountain range clearing area, and the apartment complex in the north..

It was indeed a construction project that would cover a wide range of areas..

Of course, a huge amount of stone was needed..

‘Of course, you could also use rebar and cement. Because there is a bell. But realistically? It's almost impossible.’

Currently, rebar and cement are made by Baulgi..

Most of it would go into apartment complex construction..

There seemed to be not enough capacity to mobilize to the main sewer..

No matter how much I encouraged Bang-Bul, it would have happened..

‘Because phantom species are not machines..’

It's definitely an animal.

Of course there are limits.

It cannot be overworked beyond its limit..

‘then no. The bell is going to break everything and get angry..’

Even so, every day, the rebar cracks..

Cement was destroyed by a volcanic eruption..

It was Bang Bang’s butthole that had no time to rest every day..

Even now, they only select good soil, feed it, and take care of it so that it doesn't break down..

‘So the drop is the limit. I can't make you work any further than now. Therefore, it would be preferable to make the sewer channel out of stone rather than cement. It will be more advantageous to manage it over a long period of time..’

Cement is a magic ingredient.

But it is not an all-purpose material..

After a long time, it cracks and crumbles..

Whenever this happens, careful inspection and repairs must be performed..

Cracks must be filled and broken spots must be filled..

This will make the cement structure last longer..

‘Otherwise, it will wear out and fall apart surprisingly quickly. If you go to the countryside, there are a lot of them. Abandoned and unmaintained buildings.’

Lloyd didn't want this to be the case..

It was a major sewer that took great effort and time to build..

So I hoped it would remain as strong as possible for as long as possible..

‘So, it will be advantageous to use stone in this construction..’

The Great Sewer will be a difficult structure to manage..

Deterioration will occur quickly due to moisture..

However, the scope is large, dark, and the odor is so strong that inspection and management would have been extremely difficult..

That's why.

There should be as little human intervention as possible..

It should hold up well even with occasional inspection and maintenance..

‘That is stone. Among them, it must be granite..’

granite.

A stone called ‘ssukdol’ in Korean..

The internal structure of such granites is extremely homogeneous..

To put it simply, there is no texture on the inside..

Since there is no grain, there is no twisting, splitting, or splitting in either direction..

‘In other words, there is no deformation even after a long time. Therefore, granite is widely used as the cornerstone of semiconductor equipment or measuring equipment that requires ultra-precision. The stone used in curling is also granite..’

Easily withstands enormous loads.

Even water cannot penetrate inside..

Completely protects against external contamination.

Therefore, it is often used in the construction of lighthouses built in the harsh environment of the seaside..

This was because it did not deform even if it was set up once and left for a long time..

As such, it is sturdy and has no deformation characteristics..

A lifespan that can be confidently said to be permanent.

Lloyd believed that such granite would be the most suitable material for this major sewer construction project..

That's why.

“From here to there. We will build a quarry today. So what do you do? The soil on the slope is all dug up. Come on, let's get started. With powerful slogans. practice!”

Southern foothills border of Lacona Vicarage.

Lloyd's hand pointed to the area..

Engineers, White Lancers, and Orc warriors all grabbed shovels..

10Podongi, who had grown by a meter, brightened his eyes brightly..

Bibeongi also warmed up by shaking off his spire-sized front paws..

Five baby mastodons raised by Lord Bavaria also joined in..

“Puiaiaeang-!”

They were five baby(?) mastodon siblings who had grown to twice the size of an ox by the time they were about 7-8 months old..

The guys worked hard pulling the large plow while receiving a pat from Lord Bavaria..

‘good. Of course, cleaning equipment is essential for large-scale construction..’

A feeling of satisfaction appeared in Lloyd's eyes as he looked around the work site..

He had already surveyed the area using the 'Underground Scanning' option of the surveying skill..

Thanks to this, we were able to find out that there was a thick granite rock from 3 meters below the surface of the slope..

That's why.

From the beginning, this place was designated as a quarry site..

So, with all my plans in place, I visited Viscount Lacona..

Obtained the Viscount's consent by force..

The plan to create a quarry was pushed forward..

If you can do it quickly and cleanly.

Based on that motto, we brought in all the manpower and fantasy species that could be mobilized..

“Let’s push and remove everything, trees and all! Until the bedrock is revealed!”

“Oooh!”

“Squeak!”

“Podong!”

“Bibbeong!”

“Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!”

Lloyd also took the lead and grabbed the shovel..

He showed off the classics of shoveling, using even the most shabby mental techniques..

The engineers, who were proud of their extensive experience in shoveling and construction, looked at him with admiration and adoration..

The White Lancers, who were confident in their physical strength, became more competitive and worked harder with their shovels..

The orc warriors, who regarded today's shoveling as exercise, showed their winning spirit and flexed their pectorals..

Everyone’s work speed has become more resilient..

Six days passed like that..

Southern foothills of Lacona Viscounty.

The slope there was completely transformed into a quarry..

The trees that used to grow were everywhere..

All the moist soil was also moved..

The entire granite bedrock was exposed in that place..

‘Okay, next is the transport route to transport the stone to be mined from the quarry..’

Digging up stones is not the only solution.

The excavated stones must be moved smoothly to the site..

However, stones are fundamentally large and heavy materials..

So we need to pave the way to make it easy to move it..

Lloyd called Lord Bayern.

“Pavement construction. I know because I've done it before?”

“yes of course.”

“The recipe is the same as before. The width and depth of digging the ground, and the specifications and order of materials to fill it. I remember everyone?”

“yes, i remember.”

“Still, just in case, I'll attach it to the drawing in detail. Just like during construction back then, Podong will be attached every day. It would be enough to allocate about 150 engineers to the Corps of Engineers.?”

“Yes, that's enough.”

“good. The route goes north from the quarry through the Marez clearing to this point in the territory. All you have to do is follow the instructions in the construction plan and drawings faithfully. And one more thing. All roads should be as straight as possible. You need to keep this in mind.”

“Yes, I will keep that in mind..”

“good. Then I'll believe it.”

“Yes, please leave it to me..”

Lloyd entrusted Lord Bavaria with the construction of a road to the southern part of the territory..

A person who has commanded the engineering corps for three years already and has been in charge of and supervising various construction projects. As blunt as he was, he was a trustworthy man to whom he entrusted tasks..

Of course, Lloyd still had a mountain of work left to do..

‘Okay, then next is apartment complex construction..’

Spring season has finally arrived.

Now was the time to resume apartment construction, which had been halted due to the freeze-thaw phenomenon..

Especially since I wanted to move in before next winter, I didn't have time to easily spend even a day..

‘Still, I'm glad I have someone who can take care of the apartment construction while I focus on the sewer construction..’

he grinned.

And then I looked back at the elf archer next to me..

“That's right, Myira.?”

“I don't know what's going on, but I'm glad to have work again..”

The elf tribe leader, Myira, smiled faintly at Lloyd's question..

She looked around the site of Bee Apartment Building 103, where the foundation work was just being completed..

“Actually, I was bored and bored all winter. I hoped that spring would return as soon as possible..”

“I prayed for it?”

“I wanted to explore the high-rise apartment complex..”

The elf Myira's gaze was directed towards Building 102, which was completed and standing tall..

“I still can't forget last early winter. I mean the time when I ran like the wind around the 8th floor of building 102. Honestly, it was my first time feeling that way..”

Her voice became slightly hazy..

still couldn't forget.

The top of a building that is high above the ground.

The feeling of crossing between the jagged steel bars there..

The refreshing feeling of cutting through the wind while stepping on the exterior wall of the apartment and the fall prevention net..

It was a feeling almost like pleasure..

“Likewise, other elves also waited for spring. Everyone is burning up their motivation to quickly build Building 103..”

That way, I will be able to fly around the exterior wall of the building as soon as possible..

Moreover, if dozens of such apartments are lined up,?

You will be able to run around high rooftops and rooftops like a squirrel..

Just thinking about it was already thrilling..

“great. Instead, do not rush to build a building to raise it quickly. Of course, since you are as meticulous as me, that won't happen..”

“Yes, you can stop worrying. I have already completely memorized all the design drawings you gave me..”

The elves were that meticulous and thorough..

Last winter, I gained some experience by taking charge of the construction of the 8th floor of Building 102..

For the time being, it's probably a good idea to leave the apartment site in charge..

Elves are literally born ironworkers..

You can leave the assembly of the rebar and the form to them..

It would be enough to support some experienced and seasoned engineers..

Then he?

‘All you have to do is visit the site often and supervise..’

Of course, I had no intention of resting..

No, even if I wanted to rest, I couldn't..

Because there were other things that only he could do..

It was a survey for the construction of a major sewer..

‘Whoa. Is it true that there is no time to rest like this?.’

From the next day, he started raiding the entire estate..

Constantly using foolish mental techniques.

Replenishing enough mana.

I used my surveying skills without a break..

Over the course of several days, the topography and characteristics of the entire territory, as well as the structure up to 5 meters below the surface, were scanned without leaving a single gap..

Meanwhile, a model of the Great Sewerage was designed..

‘It is a much larger structure than a pipe made of concrete and buried. It is not a pipe, but an underground passage wide enough for people to pass in and out..’

This makes it easier to manage the sewage system..

This was because when the sewer was clogged or a problem occurred, a person could go in and solve the problem..

‘So, really big. Like the sewage ditches that often appear in movies set in modern European cities..’

A passage for sewage and sewage to flow in the center of the sewer..

There are pedestrian paths on both sides where people can walk..

He thought they would be placed side by side.

‘It would be a good idea to make the bottom of the cross section where sewage will flow into an inverted egg shape. That way, the sewage will flow faster and less debris will accumulate on the floor..’

A plan was formed in my head..

But Lloyd's troubles were not over..

No, the more I figured out the outline of the main sewer, the more worried I became..

This was because there was one problem that could not be solved no matter how many measurements and designs were drawn up..

‘Hmm. As expected, sludge disposal is the biggest problem..’

Sludge).

This substance, also called sludge, was the final sediment produced during the sewage treatment process..

Sewage collected through sewers.

If you leave this in one place for a long time, the moisture and residue will separate..

Naturally, only moisture floats to the top and heavy debris sinks to the bottom..

The sediment that settles and accumulates like this is called sludge..

Then, the settled sludge must be collected, concentrated, decomposed using microorganisms, and moisture removed from the remaining residue..

‘And then you either bury it in landfill, throw it into the sea, or burn it. That's how we deal with sludge in the modern world..’

I was a bit at a loss as to how to implement such a processing method here and now..

‘You can even collect sludge. All you have to do is build a sludge thickening tank at the terminal of the main sewage canal. All you have to do is collect all the sewage there and let the sludge settle. But how do you dispose of the sludge collected like that??’

Should we send in the engineering corps?.

Should I scoop out the sludge and bury it in the ground?.

Lloyd shook his head..

‘no, that's impossible.’

First of all, the amount of sludge will be enormous..

Besides the smell, even the toxic gases are no joke..

Sludge is a mass of human waste that has been concentrated, compressed, and decomposed into organic matter..

Of course, a huge amount of gas, including methane, would be generated in real time, but if people were put into such a place, it was obvious that a disaster would occur where everyone would die from suffocation..

‘This is not an exception for engineers, orc warriors or elves..’

However, it was impossible to ask a fantastic species to do such a thing..

Moreover, even if the sludge could be safely scooped out, there were still more problems..

The problem was that there was no suitable place to bury it..

‘There is no room for that in our territory. But what if you take it too far and throw it away? That too will be a problem. Because it’s someone else’s land. No, even if there is empty land? In the first place, the cost, including labor costs, to move that large amount of sludge there was an error. Write it. So what should I do?.’

A deep wrinkle formed between Lloyd's eyebrows..

‘The best thing to do is to burn it all at once with overwhelming heat..’

Gas, microorganisms, feces concentrates, etc. all in one shot..

How convenient would it be if we could just burn it and turn it into ashes?.

It was from then on..

Lloyd locked himself in his bedroom..

I was lost in worry for two days and nights..

And on the third day.

As soon as I came out of the bedroom, I called Javiel..

and said.

“Let's go on a picnic.”

“……yes?”

Javiel’s eyebrows twitched..

I asked a question full of suspicion..

“A picnic out of nowhere, where and for what purpose?.”

“Dragon rare. meet the dragon.”

“…….”

It's like saying you're going to a restaurant to eat..

Or like saying you're going to a cafe to buy coffee..

It was Lloyd's answer that he gave calmly, as if it was so obvious..

Therefore, Javiel thought that it was just a joke..

Until now, until this moment, it was definitely like that..