Lost Narrative Poetry

Change began in Argos.

From the heart of the kingdom, among the most prosperous cities.

The sparks of fire ignited before I knew it, and the fierce fire swept across the earth in all directions.

Steelmaking technology, steam technology, cutting machine tools, lifting and transportation... Various advanced technical materials and corresponding fields and industries seem to have accelerated time countless times, directly skipping the original accumulation and acceleration of the technological revolution. During the development stage, it just appeared in Argos.

What followed were sweeping changes across society.

Just like business simulation and real-time strategy games, it is necessary to reasonably allocate the proportion of population and resource positions, and balance output and consumption, so that society can function normally. That's why changes are accompanied by severe pains. Because of the shift in the center of gravity of society, the originally stable distribution will be disrupted again.

Reality is not a game. The reform process cannot be completed simply by clicking a few mouse clicks and assigning the corresponding numbers of the population to the corresponding positions.

It takes time and trial and error to find a suitable social system again, and during this process, the vast majority of people can only passively accept and endure it all.

"I'm not hiring anymore, I'm not hiring anymore, how many times do I have to say..."

In the unrecognizable former shipyard, now the gate of the Titan Weapon Assembly Factory is surrounded by a large and dark crowd of people. They are crowded and bustling. They are pushing and shoving. They are all talking excitedly and loudly, with various accents. Together, I can't hear the specifics at all.

In front of the closed door of the steel factory, the person in charge wiped the sweat from his forehead and repeated it loudly over and over again under the protection of the guards.

He felt that he was really unlucky today. He just came over for inspection and encountered such a problem. But there is no way. If these damn unruly people really cause trouble here and affect the production of the factory behind him, he will be the one who suffers in the end.

After repeating it loudly several times, the people around finally heard it clearly, but they started to uproar even more dissatisfiedly, and the scene was extremely noisy for a while.

They were extremely dissatisfied with this, and the crowd rioted.

For now, because of the short time, the people have not yet felt the pain of social change, but they have definitely felt its impact - the shipyard was suddenly closed more than a month ago, and then It was transformed into the so-called "Church of Steam and Machinery" and a large number of craftsmen were hired.

There are ten times or more than a hundred times more craftsmen than the previous shipyard.

It's a pity that they didn't seize the opportunity at that time. After all, they still looked at it the same way as before, thinking that the original shipyard had just changed its brand, and they also felt that this job was too unsafe.

After all, there is no need for so many ships on weekdays. The market in this era is extremely limited.

It can be said that the only reason for the shipyard's existence is to repair Argos warships.

There is no work at all on weekdays, but it can't be done without. Naturally, I can't say how good the salary and benefits are. I can only say that I am hanging on to my life... Now if I try it again, no one will be fooled. Even the original shipyard craftsmen who had finally escaped from this pit were beaten to death and refused to go in again.

As a result, the relisted Church of Steam and Mechanics could only be purchased from "outsiders" who had recently come to Argos for pilgrimage in search of opportunities. After finally gathering enough manpower, they were able to start operations again and operate at the highest efficiency. Put into production.

Of course, it is impossible for everyone to have access to the top secrets of creating huge mechanical war weapons, but the Church of Steam and Machinery does not exist simply for this matter.

Because the Titan Soldier is not a country without an industrial foundation, the heavy equipment that can be maintained, even if it is built with all the efforts of the whole country, will not be maintained thereafter, so all-round technological changes are necessary.

At least a country with an industrial base must be able to support it.

Therefore, the Church of Steam and Mechanics naturally shoulders such a mission. The core secret is to create giant weapons, and at the same time, it is also promoting the process of industrialization regardless of cost. Starting from the entire city, it is vigorously undergoing major transformations in all aspects.

Fortunately, this is a high-level magical plane with mythological elements, and what is driving all this is otherworldly power, so things can go on smoothly without making any unfavorable jokes.

The first people to feel this impact were naturally the residents of Argos.

"It's like a dream!"

This is a sentence that almost everyone has been talking about since this month. They have seen with their own eyes that the ruling class is going crazy and wants to transform the entire city, and it actually spends a lot of money to implement it——

Roads were re-planned, complex buildings were bulldozed and rebuilt, steam pipes as complicated as spider webs but well-proportioned were laid to every corner of the city, crystal street lamps were erected on both sides of the spacious main road, and various strange machines appeared... …

Some veterans with disabled hands and feet were replaced with mechanical prostheses that were either cold or ferocious, but whose structures were incredibly sophisticated and all had a unique sci-fi aesthetic. They were revitalized, as if they had started a second life... …

There are also a variety of magical products. In addition to the unknown and unfamiliar ones, there are also those that are more in line with their cognition and style of painting, such as various valuable books in the past, mass-produced enchanted cold weapons, and mortals' lifetime Magic potions that may not even be accessible...

It can be said that everything that can be industrialized and mass-produced has quickly entered the right track and become popular and civilian.

It was so beautiful that it was like entering the kingdom of heaven.

And people will never be satisfied. When the people discovered that all this came from the Church of Steam and Machinery, and although they could be exposed to all the beauty, they still had to pay a certain price, but the craftsmen in the church When they can enjoy such benefits as a matter of course, they are naturally red-eyed.

Why can those bunch of bumpkins from out of town be treated like this!

This is obviously an opportunity for them, the Argos people!

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"No matter how many times I watch it, I always feel that the style of painting is so magical..."

Inside the assembly factory, in the highest office, a woman looked condescendingly through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows at the commotion at the door below, and couldn't help but sigh.

This is obviously the world of "Clash of the Gods", but now it feels like it has changed beyond recognition.

"What's the point? Isn't this a magical world?"

The captain sat behind his desk, raised his head when he heard this, and said with a smile.

"Don't make trouble, captain, you know what I mean." The woman curled her lips and waved her hand.

All kinds of novelty gadgets are emerging in an endless stream. The changes in Argos in the past month are greater than the changes in the past ten years combined. Inventions and creations such as energy pipelines, mechanical prostheses, cement and steel bars, etc. Applications seem to be pouring out for free.

The city that once had an ancient Greek feel has now completely transformed into a steampunk style.

There are many chimneys in the distance, emitting thick smoke...

The spacious cement stone slopes and concrete buildings in the civilian area complement each other, setting off the majestic Greek-style palaces of the royal family high above, giving a sense of time and space confusion...

Brass-made pipes are laid at random, steam-powered hubs are steaming, and guards wearing ancient Greek-style armor and weapons and shields, but their arms or legs may be mechanical prosthetics that reflect the texture of steel, are patrolling the streets. …

Although it is still just a prototype, they still feel mixed emotions. Of course, the sense of accomplishment is even greater, because strictly speaking, it is all their own handiwork.

The big boss is a completely hands-off shopkeeper. He wants resources for resources, technology for technology, and everything. It is as if the Lord God has transformed into a human-like power in the space. He can exchange it for unlimited things and get all kinds of things, but... No matter what happens.

So for more than a month, they were so busy running around and running around that they suddenly achieved such results.

"Speaking of which, Captain, have you made up your mind?" The woman pondered for a moment, turned back to the man, and asked.

During this period of time, she and the other three people had successively exchanged for what they wanted, controlled their rationality well, and did not take risks to try to obtain things beyond their ability to bear... Inside The water was too deep and they felt they had no control over it.

The power of that being was completely beyond their imagination, and it seemed that he was no longer an ordinary god or demon. The redemption list he gave included many first-rate enhancements from the "Emperor of the Universe" and "The God of All Machines". It seemed that as long as they made up their mind, , you can reach the sky directly in one step...

But at what cost?

They don't know and don't want to know.

Only the captain has not made up his mind to make a choice. The four team members are all very aware of the entanglement in this man's heart.

The man sighed and grabbed a handful of his hair in pain: "I...I don't know."

Reason and impulse have been fighting against each other these days, and no one can overwhelm the other. But he knows that the fact that he has been so entangled means that his heart has gradually developed a clear tendency, and he is far away from the victory of greed over reason. Not far away.

Power...

He was extremely thirsty for power, and he had never had such an opportunity before him. It seemed that as long as he signed a contract and delivered his soul, he could get it all.

"Captain, I...I don't know whether I should advise you, but..." the woman said hesitantly, "I don't know when the club will come. You have to make a decision as soon as possible, otherwise, we will Lost the initiative..."

"I know..." The man sighed.

It has been a month since the signal was sent out. It seems that nothing happened, but in fact it is just because the time flow speed between worlds is not equal. It is very likely that the support of the society is already on the way.

Generally, a team of core members serves as the vanguard, with a demigod leading the team.

If he did not have sufficient conditions before their arrival, then the development leadership of this world would inevitably change hands.

"and you……"

The woman wanted to continue saying something, but then she noticed some strange atmosphere, like the calm before the storm.

She subconsciously looked out the window, and with the advantage of height, she could clearly see the sea outside the harbor. Suddenly it turned from calm to turbulent. The sky with the bright sun was also gloomy and gloomy, and the sun was no longer visible.

He looked like a storm was about to come.

"Here we come... Huh! It's been a month. If the other side doesn't take any action at all, I'll be suspicious!"

The man suddenly stood up, knowing that this was the revenge attack of the Lord God who had suffered a loss before, but he was not sure whether it was Hades's method or Poseidon's, and why after so long, let They were all ready to retaliate.

But these are not important anymore, what is important is...

"Have Perseus prepare immediately and attack at any time! It's time for Unit Zero to undergo actual combat testing!"

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In the unfathomable seabed, a huge shadow slowly rises, the sea surface rises with high wave crests, and an outline larger than the entire city stands out bit by bit, bringing endless terrifying pressure, just like a human being The most ancient nightmare evil deep in the genes is getting closer to the physical world.

Finally, it was accompanied by a roar, like thousands of thunders exploding at the same time. Everyone witnessed it rising from the bottom of the sea with a roar, and everything on the sea was destroyed.

The huge body, the dancing tentacles, everything is so despairing.

As the whole of Argos trembled, all the residents screamed, frightened and desperate, their faces pale, and even paralyzed on the ground with weak legs. They stared blankly at the approaching shadow of despair, feeling that the end of destruction was coming. The moment of death——

There are also rough waves in the harbor.

A huge mechanical head emerged from the water, its electronic eyes flashing with a terrifying red light.

The majestic giant figure like a demon god broke through the sea and soared into the sky, confronting the approaching giant sea monster without fear. In one hand was a huge chain saw-like weapon that was several kilometers long, and in the other hand was a force field-like divine power visible to the naked eye. shield.

This unexpected scene shocked everyone!

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"That's what it feels like!"

Perseus, who was sitting in the cabin and connected to the entire huge Titan Soldier through neural control, said excitedly. He truly felt how powerful he was at this moment. He seemed to be integrated with the huge mecha like this mountain. A whole.

The high altitude brings a broad field of vision. This is probably the vision of "gods", right?

At such a height, seeing how insignificant everything in the world was, coupled with the overwhelming power that he felt at this moment to destroy the world, he really felt that his ambition and courage seemed to suddenly change. It opened up.

That's right! This is the romance of men! This is what a man should do!

It was really inappropriate for me to think so wildly before! This is how life should be, everything else is in low taste!

Perseus, who was extremely excited, felt the infinite power surging in "himself", let out a roar, controlled the mecha and rushed forward.

The battle between the Giant Divine Soldier and the North Sea Giant Demon is about to break out!

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"No...it shouldn't be like this..."

In the chaotic city of Argos, a woman dressed in white with a fairy spirit stared blankly at the unprecedented battle taking place on the sea. She came here in pursuit of her destiny, and finally found the destined hero today... But she was stunned. What makes me feel confused is what is going on with this style of painting.

This city…

And that demon-like weapon...

Ai'e suddenly had an intuition that she should have taken action long ago, but now it was already too late.

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Just when everything was in chaos, a dignified, beautiful, bright and moving figure entered the steel factory in the harbor when no one was paying attention.

In the deepest regional space, "she" looked at the huge workshops and production equipment, as well as everything that was incompatible with this world and this era, and showed a thoughtful expression: "Too simple equipment... "

"After all, it's just Unit 0 which has more experimental components than actual uses."

A leisurely voice came from behind.

The magician leaned against the wall and looked at the incarnation of the goddess of wisdom who came to visit——

"And almost all the technologies come from the ordinary world. I just assembled them and gave them to them without making any modifications. Naturally, they are very crude."

"why not?"

The goddess didn't look back, she didn't seem surprised by his arrival, she just asked calmly.

"Because I think you should have a better idea than me in this regard, right? The person who knows you best is your enemy, and I am not the enemy of Zeus, and I don't know him very well, so targeted work is I leave it to you."

The magician said in a natural tone.

"Why do you think we will agree?" There was a hint of smile in the goddess's voice.

"You have already delivered the goods to your door. It would be too hypocritical to ask such questions again..."

Xia Ran glanced at a certain direction in the sky, stretched out her hand and made a gesture of invitation——

"While your uncles, brothers and sisters are buying you time and distracting Zeus, please hurry up and take action!"

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"Giant magic."

"It was conceived by Athena, the goddess of wisdom and art. Hephaestus, the god of fire, forging and crafts, forged and smelted the body. Ares, the god of war, gave it strength and bravery. Apollo, the god of light, gave it the power of the sun. Fire and light heat, the sea god Poseidon gave it the power to resist tsunamis, earthquakes and storms..."

"The gods together bless it!"

"It is a weapon created by the gods! Just to overthrow the rule of the cruel Zeus! Resist the tyranny of the third generation king of the gods!"

——Later "The Epic of Argos"