Chapter 53

Albedo listened carefully to the research topics proposed by Takumi.

He nodded thoughtfully. "Continuing research around electricity? That sounds feasible."

"As for the induction cooker you mentioned, other alchemists can handle those."

"These things are actually quite simple."

"I'll look into electric-powered furnaces first."

"Once we get that working, the other electric-powered devices you mentioned can follow."

"Also, could the car we developed before be adapted for use on boats?"

"That's another research topic worth exploring."

"Additionally, there's the idea of Iron Armored Little Treasure—"

Takumi immediately interrupted. "Cough, cough. No, Albedo. We are not researching warfare."

"We are only focusing on livelihood products here!"

Takumi hurriedly stopped Albedo.

Was he thinking of developing a robot?

There was absolutely no need for that right now.

Focusing on civilian applications was more than enough.

Perhaps in the future, when Takumi had the strength to intervene in greater matters, that could be revisited.

Albedo rolled his eyes but nodded. "I understand."

He wasn't particularly interested in war machines anyway.

Hearing Albedo agree, Takumi sighed in relief and continued.

"Speaking of Iron Armored Little Treasure…"

"Mr. Albedo, I want you to research a mechanized tiller next."

"Not the kind from Khaenri'ah."

"A real agricultural cultivator."

"One that can be attached to a vehicle to plow fields, sow seeds, and assist with farming."

"I've already asked Miss Sucrose to study high-yield grains."

"Once that research is done, this machine will be essential."

"Additionally, if possible, I'd like you to explore the idea of telecommunications."

Takumi was now asking Albedo to research communication technology.

If communication could be established, the next logical step would be to develop a network.

There were many ways Albedo's expertise could be utilized, and this was a long-term research goal.

Hearing Takumi's request, Albedo furrowed his brows slightly. "Telecommunication?"

"If it's just about long-distance transmission of letters, I already have a method."

"That's how Sucrose and I communicate."

"If you mean simple remote message delivery, I already have a solution."

Takumi immediately shook his head. "No, not just that."

"I want to develop a device where you can type words on a screen and instantly send them to someone else, who will receive them immediately."

"Beyond messages, I also want real-time voice communication."

"For example, if I'm in Liyue and you're in Mondstadt, we should be able to contact each other by dialing a unique number."

"That's the level of technology I'm aiming for."

"Not just simple letter transmission."

If he wanted to send letters, Ningguang's methods were already available.

There was no need to bother Albedo for something as simple as that.

What Takumi envisioned was an actual communication network.

Hearing this, Albedo nodded in understanding. "I see."

"I'll begin researching it."

"However, it may take a considerable amount of time."

"This is a massive undertaking."

"If only the teleportation points from Khaenri'ah were still operational…"

"We could use those for instant transmission."

Before he could continue, Takumi immediately stopped him.

"No!"

"I don't want to mess with the ley lines right now."

"Otherwise, the one in the sky will take notice, and that's the last thing we need."

"Let's avoid touching the ley lines for now."

"Find another method."

Researching ley line teleportation points?

No way.

Takumi didn't want to attract unwanted attention from Celestia.

Albedo found Takumi's reaction strange.

It was as if he knew something Albedo didn't.

"I understand."

"I'll try alternative approaches."

"However, I can't guarantee success."

Albedo wasn't sure if he could achieve what Takumi wanted without tapping into the ley lines.

Hearing this, Takumi encouraged him further.

"Mr. Albedo, if you can develop a functional communication network…"

"It could connect all of Teyvat."

"Communication barriers would disappear."

"Whether someone is in Mondstadt or Sumeru, they would be able to communicate seamlessly."

"This would be a groundbreaking invention."

Hearing this, Albedo's eyes gleamed with interest.

If Takumi's vision could be realized, it would revolutionize communication.

If successful, distance would no longer be a barrier.

The thought alone was exhilarating.

After discussing the research topics, Takumi left Albedo's lab with the motor that had been developed.

It also came with a set of production instructions.

Now that Albedo had created the prototype, Takumi's next goal was to construct a large-scale power station.

He already had a location in mind.

The lake next to the Dihua Marsh statue.

There was a nearby shallow area.

Takumi could easily convert it into a dam.

That would be a suitable location for a power station.

For high-voltage transmission lines, they would be extended from Mingyun Village directly into Liyue Harbor.

If necessary, a power station could also be built within Liyue Harbor itself.

Liyue had an abundance of water sources.

A hydroelectric power plant would be relatively easy to implement.

Additionally, some mountains could be converted into wind farms.

However, for now, there was no immediate need for that.

Takumi just needed to complete the current phase of power development.

Building multiple power stations could wait.

Manpower was still limited.

For now, his focus was on immediate, practical solutions.

If needed, the bridge leading to Dragonspine could be repurposed into a dam.

The power station project would be set aside for now.

When the time came, he would carefully evaluate the best location.

As for generators, Takumi no longer needed alchemists to craft them.

Now that he understood the mechanics, he could replicate a larger version using his own abilities.

It was no longer a bottleneck.

The alchemists could focus on other projects.

Takumi carried the generator and returned to Wangshu Inn with Klee.

By this time, Ningguang and Jean had already finished discussing the shop deals.

Jean and Lisa were preparing to leave.

Upon seeing Takumi and Klee return, Jean turned to him and said:

"Mr. Takumi."

"We'll be heading back to Mondstadt next."

"If you ever get the chance, I hope you can visit Mondstadt."

Jean highly valued Takumi's expertise.

If possible, she wanted him to visit Mondstadt and provide insight into their development efforts.