King Arthur, Apprentice of Roger’s Company Chapter 281

The blueprint of the King of the Underworld was indeed in his hands.

However, the technology and materials recorded on the blueprint were too advanced, even extinct. Even if he tried hard to find substitutes, the mysteriously revived materials on the British Isles could replace some. It was not a short-term task to experiment with their properties one by one to use as substitutes.

As for the technology…

A gleam of light suddenly burst from Tom’s dim eyes.

Other aspects might be unremarkable.

But in terms of technological digestion, he had unique insights. At least he understood 80% of it, and it wouldn’t be long before he could thoroughly grasp the design concept of the King of the Underworld.

If it weren’t for the lack of materials.

With his current understanding of the King of the Underworld, he could directly start building it.

“King of the Underworld?”

“That thing is not urgent yet!”

Arthur shook his head slightly. Unlike the old Sand, who thought of changes when he was poor, Arthur had just unlocked the “ 660” Shining Spear of the End and had also seized Jörmungandr from the Iron Empire.

Even if it was difficult to figure out how to use it in a short time, and put it into actual combat like Moankos.

But Arthur, who had confidence, would not be too obsessed with the King of the Underworld.

Instead…

“Sea train!”

“How is the research on that thing I mentioned before going?”

It could connect scattered islands, provide simple transportation, and strengthen the connection between various islands, firmly locking them around the main island.

Having been to the Iron Empire and seen their grand plan of connecting major islands with chains.

Arthur’s interest in the sea train instantly grew.

Moreover…

Didn’t he happen to have a trophy that could be used?

“Sea, sea train?”

The proud gleam in Tom’s eyes instantly dimmed and extinguished.

He hung his head.

Hmm…

He looked exactly like a salted fish who had lost his dream.

After a long time.

He barely managed to muster some energy: “Can’t do it.”

He shook his head dejectedly and said, “If you want to completely build a dedicated sea train line, the demand for steel is too high.”

“Even with renowned technology.”

“Building this kind of thing is like smashing an iron mountain into the sea to pile it up.”

“Although the production of special steel in Wano Country is not low, it’s all made into plate armor, long swords, and unified guns, prepared for the Knights. We don’t get much of it…”

“And even then, most of it has to be used for heavy weapon modifications, which is really not enough to support the sea train.”

As he spoke.

Tom couldn’t help but cast a resentful look at Bedivere, who was beside Arthur.

If this great steward, known as the Silver Knight, had been willing to allocate more steel to him earlier, he wouldn’t be in such a predicament now. At least he could build a sample section, not just a framework.

“…”

Bedivere pretended not to see it.

Are you kidding me?!

The sea train was a bottomless pit.

Resources were limited, so of course, they could only be allocated to important things. A clever housewife cannot cook without rice!

“Cough cough!”

Arthur naturally noticed the subtle fluctuations in their eyes.

But both hands were equally important.

It was not good to directly intervene and take sides, so he simply pretended not to see it.

Anyway…

If there were no surprises, the matter would be resolved soon!

“So!”

“Is the preparation for the sea train just lacking steel?”

Arthur murmured, lost in thought.

“If…”

“If the supply of steel is open, and it’s all high-strength alloy, how long will it take for the sea train to be completed?”

Arthur looked at Tom with burning eyes.

Their eyes met.

His emerald eyes were full of seriousness.

It was definitely not just casual chat and banter.

“Open supply?!”

“And it’s special steel?!!!”

Tom’s pupils contracted.

He opened his mouth in surprise, and the overflowing joy on his face couldn’t be hidden.

His body trembled with excitement.

“If!”

“If it can really be supplied without limit.”

“Sea train!”

“I, Tom, swear on the honor of a shipwright, the renowned sea train will definitely appear on the island and gallop within seven days…”

“No! Five days!!”

“Three days, three days, it will definitely appear on the island and gallop in just three days!”

“At the latest, in three days!”

“You will be able to sit steadily on the main island.”

“And see the magnificent sea train running through various islands!”

Tom excitedly patted his chest.

He was so excited that his face turned purplish-red from the blood rushing to his head.

“Three days?”

“Five days?”

Arthur shook his head slightly, and casually stopped Tom, who still wanted to further reduce the working hours…

“Seven days!”

“As long as the sea train can be connected to the main island within seven days, that’s enough.”

He was always generous to his subordinates.

He could be called the best boss of the century.

Being able to build a sample to confirm the feasibility of the sea train, which would facilitate his planning of the blueprint for the calm belt, was initially sufficient.

As for more, they could take their time.

Anyway!

After dealing with the Iron Empire and deterring countless ambitious individuals.

Britain, which was taking off, would surely usher in a period of stable development.

Want to cause trouble?

The Iron Empire and the other fifteen nations were bloody lessons!

Even the unruly and impulsive pirates rarely sought death, let alone the World Government, which planned for stability, was accustomed to drawing knives in the dark, and plotted calculations.

As for steel?

“This strength should be enough, right!”

Arthur motioned for Bedivere to hand over the iron material that had been prepared long ago.

The slightly bumpy surface.

Although there were some tiny bubbles, it glowed with a deep metallic luster. It was very heavy in hand. Although it was a small piece, its weight was not low, and its density was extremely high.

It was precisely what Morgan had fiddled out of Jörmungandr’s transformed briefcase.

Even if it was difficult to decipher its usage in a short time. It was still possible to extract some metal blocks from it with the help of Le Fay’s enchanted golden power.

Compared to Jörmungandr, which occupied half a city.

Its mountain-like size, and its ability to continuously proliferate and expand, when used purely as a resource, it was definitely a richer mine than a mountain, and it was an open-pit one.

Anyway, Arthur didn’t expect it to be a supreme combat force, so he wouldn’t protect it like his eyeballs.

For him, as a pragmatist.

Being able to use it in time and transform it into strength was truly real!

“This…”

Tom rubbed his hands, looking impatient. Before Bedivere could hand it over, he eagerly snatched it in mid-air, causing the bystanders to chuckle.

However, he himself didn’t care at all. Instead, he focused on examining the material of the iron in his hand.

He used various tools, constantly working on it, so busy that his feet didn’t touch the ground.