The best territory designer of all time - Episode 310
310fury. Why we need dams (2)
“I'm thinking of building a gravity dam downstream of the Prona River..”
“Umm?”
time before dinner.
I was just about to pick up the spoon when I heard my son's voice..
It was a fairly sudden appearance..
It was also a sudden remark..
But Count Frontera was not surprised..
Instead of expressing doubts to my son, I offered him a seat first..
“I guess you came here because you have something to talk about. Is that right??”
“Ah, yes.”
“Then sit down first..”
Judging from my son's appearance, I think he may have come to make a somewhat unreasonable request for something quite necessary..
Nevertheless, Count Frontera was not worried at all..
‘Because I can trust it.’
Because he is a child who has shown a lot of sincerity so far..
Because it will always be like that..
No, it was my child before that..
Let's listen to any request.
The count made up his mind like that in advance..
“Are you planning to build a dam downstream of the river? Gravity type? This is my first time hearing this..”
“Yes, you will..”
“Before that, did you have dinner??”
“No, not yet.”
“Then, would you like to eat together? Let's talk while eating.”
“thank you.”
Lloyd sat across from the Count..
I stared at the dishes served by the maids..
I organized the thoughts that came to mind while rushing here..
And he raised his fork and said.
“Umm, first of all… … I think you might be confused because I suddenly said this. Today is a bit unexpected, but I feel like I have to say something serious..”
“This father says we are fine. tell me.”
The Count smiled warmly..
The countess next to me also smiled warmly..
The atmosphere reassured Lloyd..
Even so, I was about to tell you why we need to build a dam from now on..
To do that, we must speak of the jewel of truth..
It was necessary to reveal the phenomenon of restoration of fate, which was the reason for building the jewel..
It was a burden to my heart..
But the count and wife's reaction gave him a pat on the back..
I feel relieved that these people will listen to any request I have..
The warmth that seems to reach out to you no matter what difficult moment comes..
I felt reassured and warmed..
Thanks to you, I was able to talk more comfortably..
“yes. Let me tell you the reason: I think everyone here, including me, will no longer belong to this world within 5 years..”
“……what?”
This time, even the Count's eyes widened in surprise..
Lloyd continued..
“It's true. Because a huge, unavoidable misfortune is coming. It was about a year ago. I had the same nightmare every day. It was a dream where everyone died. Still, I just dismissed it as a nightmare. However, Dragon King Berkis, who was staying in the guest room, gave me advice. That's not just a nightmare. This is the future that will really happen.”
The ending spoiler you saw and the phenomenon of restoration of fate.
I didn't say it like that..
I couldn't do that..
So I changed it slightly to the version I had a nightmare about..
He continued speaking without giving the Count and Duchess time to question him..
“Thanks to this, I was able to be sure that it was not just a dream. Thanks to the advice of Dragon King Berkis. So I asked. What should we do to prevent a terrible future? Then Berkis said,.”
“what… … Did you do it??”
“He said that the future I saw as a nightmare was a terrible misfortune that could hardly be changed. For example, if an accident is to occur, it is useless to try to prevent it by predicting its time and details. Even if we try to prevent it at best, the form and time will change and another accident will occur. He said misfortune would come in the end..”
“That's so awful. so?”
“I asked him again. So, is the nightmare I saw really an unstoppable misfortune? Then the Dragon King told me there was only one possible way..”
Lloyd stopped talking and looked at the Count and Countess in turn..
Both of you are just holding on to your fork and knife..
I was listening to this story without even thinking about eating..
Lloyd gained confidence..
‘it's okay. You believe me.’
Perhaps this is the image of sincerity that has been built up so far..
There is the authority of the Dragon King Berkis..
Thanks to those things, it seemed like I completely trusted what they said..
It was fortunate.
Lloyd spoke while taking advantage of the countess' heightened immersion(?).
“Dragon King Berkis told me to find and build the Jewel of Truth..”
“Of truth… … jewel?”
“yes.”
Lloyd nodded..
When explaining the phenomenon of restoration of fate?
I had no choice but to add a little lie..
But the jewel of truth that I will mention from now on is?
I could tell the truth.
“The Jewel of Truth is said to be the most powerful treasure of the Mythical Age. This is Dragon King Berkis. He also said that it is a building that provides the wisest solution to any question. Dragon King Berkis. So, he kindly told me that all I had to do was find it and ask how to prevent the coming misfortune. who? Dragon King Berkis..”
“Well, I see. The Dragon King is truly a kind and wise person..”
“yes. Actually, that's why I went to Cremo..”
“Looking for the gem of truth? If you do that, it could not be possible that all the stones that Bone Dragon brought were?”
“Yes, that's right. It is the key material needed to build the Jewel of Truth. I found them all and brought them back..”
“I see. It must have been really hard.”
“Haha, no.”
“Nope. How could it not have been difficult?.”
The Count and Duchess looked at this with sad and sad eyes..
Thanks to this, Lloyd had to smile awkwardly..
These people must be more concerned about the hardships this side has gone through than the great misfortune that will come in the future..
‘really… … You come in like this without even blinking. People are moved for no reason.’
But now is not the time to be sentimental..
It's time to proceed calmly.
Lloyd composed himself and spoke of the conditions for the construction of the jewel..
I also revealed unexpected difficulties I discovered while reviewing it..
“That's why. Conditions for a construction site where the water I mentioned has a depth of more than 70 meters. However, we concluded that it would be better to build a dam to avoid damage from water damage that would occur during the operation of the dam..”
“If there's a water crisis that can't be prevented anyway, are you trying to make it happen downstream??”
“yes, that's it.”
that's the key.
“Anyway, there are no adjacent territories downstream of the Prona River. Because there are no inhabited areas. There will be a flood due to the operation of the gem, but it doesn't seem to cause any harm to anyone..”
“I see After thinking about it, I finally came up with the answer and ran so quickly..”
“Yes, well, I did..”
“Phew, it's Lloyd..”
“yes?”
“Next time, if you have such concerns, let's share them with this father. Every time I think about it alone, think about it... … How hard must it have been alone?.”
“Uh, um, that's…….”
“I know it without having to say it. There must have been circumstances in which you couldn't tell this father or mother, right? So, she must have been alone with her worries and didn't even show that she was struggling. But still. Next time, please give us a chance too. A chance to share her struggles with her son..”
“Umm, yes, I will. Speaking of dam construction,…….”
“Of course I should. This is the conclusion you came to after thinking so much, how could this father be against it??”
“……thank you!”
I did it.
Naturally, he succeeded in explaining the phenomenon of restoration of fate and appealing the necessity of building a jewel..
Thus, the construction of the dam was easily approved by the Count, the lord and decision maker..
Lloyd internally clenched his fists..
‘Whoa. You've climbed a big mountain.’
I thought it wouldn't be that difficult to get a dam construction permit..
However, I was worried about how to explain the phenomenon of restoration of fate and the gem of truth..
I felt like I had solved a difficult task..
So from the next day.
Lloyd began a full-scale dam construction project to build the Jewel of Truth..
‘After all, this would be the perfect place to build a dam..’
He observed the lower reaches of the Prona River on the northern border of the Frontera domain..
I found a suitable place to build a dam..
‘The width of the limestone valley surrounding both sides of the river narrows significantly. Coincidentally, the slope of the folded strata is also appropriately steep. Plus a little further downstream. That peak right over there. That peak receives the pressure from the terrain of the area. Like training wheels on a kid's bike.’
The more I looked, the more exquisite the terrain was..
Thanks to this, it was a place with the highest level of topographical stability..
‘Coincidentally, there was a dam built in a similar place on Earth. The Tibi Dam built there in the Alicante region of southeastern Spain..’
I did some research while participating in a university club activity..
Little by little, I remembered the data I had organized at the time..
‘It is not a dam built with modern construction techniques. Construction started in the Middle Ages, in 1579, and was built over 15 years. So it was completed in 1594..’
Of course, it was not a large dam by modern standards..
The height of the dam embankment is only(?) 43 meters..
The radius of the embankment arch was only 107 meters..
‘But that's why it's perfect for reference. This is the same situation where modern construction methods cannot be implemented as is..’
Just like it has been up to now.
You will have to act ignorantly against Haviel, the phantom corps, the engineering corps, and the bone corps..
We will have to use all kinds of tricks and imitate modern methods..
Therefore, it was sometimes easier to refer to the results created using medieval technology..
This was just like that..
‘The terrain is also similar. So a gravity arch dam like a TV dam would be appropriate..’
A gravity dam that resists water pressure with its own weight, like a tanker in a game..
Arch-shaped structure adds engineering stability.
If you combine them to make?
I think we can build a sufficiently safe and strong dam here too..
‘In addition, there was enough limestone to be used as dam material..’
In many ways, it is a perfect environment for construction work to proceed..
Convinced, Lloyd diligently surveyed the terrain of the area..
Site where a gravity arch dam will be built.
How much water will the dam hold?.
Area of terrain that will be submerged due to dams.
And the place where the jewel will be built.
The size and power of the waves that will occur when the gem is activated..
The impact that will occur when a dam receives the brunt of waves.
There is even a trick device to minimize the damage..
All expected information and.
All situations that may occur.
All other variables were taken into consideration..
I used the simulation option of my design skills..
experimented.
measured.
I was worried.
modified.
designed.
Looking at it like that.
Fix it again.
Sometimes I scratch my head.
Then, rubbing my sore eyes,.
One night, I put Javiel to sleep and.
In fact, he stayed up all night and had a nosebleed..
In the morning, Emily, the maid, noticed a nosebleed stain on my shirt..
The maid Emily runs up to the count and his wife and tells them..
The Countess's worry gauge is fully charged..
Provide plenty of health food that is good for your body..
After eating that, my cheeks became puffy..
I feel grateful and work harder.
take a look again.
Fix it again.
Finally found the answer.
I worked hard on the design..
Very busy and intense.
It was a rewarding and difficult day..
Ten days, fifteen days, and a month passed like that..
and finally.
Lloyd was able to complete a complex design including the dam on the Prona River and the location of the dam to be built within it..
‘Whoa. It was long and long. It was really hard this time.’
Lloyd exhaled, feeling like he was going to vomit..
Although he had surveying and planning skills,.
There was also a simulation option..
Nevertheless, this design was truly challenging..
This was because there were so many factors to consider..
‘But, when was it not difficult?.’
Lloyd, who was thinking, suddenly burst into laughter..
Well, it was like that..
Design has never been easier.
All the results of construction so far have been like that..
‘So, I have to work hard this time too. The design has also been completed. Including the construction schedule and material and labor supply plan... … Hmm, it looks like construction will start in 15 days..’
Lloyd wrinkled his nose without realizing it..
Thanks to working on the design all month long.
With just a little more preparation, construction can begin..
But just one thing.
The most important preparation remained..
‘Time freeze. I have to use that again this time.’
Construction of the dam will take a huge amount of time..
Although it may not be as big as the Tibi Dam in Spain, which took 15 years to build..
Even if we mobilized the fantastic species and Yongyong, it would take quite a long time..
‘So, freezing time is absolutely essential for this type of construction. Because you have to save the time you want to save. But if you want to use time freeze... … . Ugh, I guess I'll have to tell everyone eventually..’
To the count and wife.
To the people of the territory.
This is where time will stop for the rest of the world except Youngji..
So don't be surprised or upset.
It's not like evil magic..
I thought I should let you know in advance..
That's why.
Lloyd didn't hesitate..
‘What is life.’
The evening after finishing the design.
While having dinner with the Count and Countess as usual,.
He didn't hesitate to make a bombshell announcement..
“Actually, I can stop time!”
Thanks to this, the Countess thought as her worry gauge filled up..
Ah, my child has been having a lot of trouble these days..
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