Extreme Cold Era: Shelter Don't Keep Waste-Chapter 841 - 70: The First Ascension Test of the Floating City

Chapter 841: Chapter 70: The First Ascension Test of the Floating City

The first ascent test of the Floating City was scheduled for a clear morning.

The entire test area was strictly sealed off, with only the core members of the project and a few high-ranking officials from the Northern Territory allowed into the observation zone.

Perfikot stood at the command post of the central control room of the Floating City, her gaze sweeping over the dense control panels and monitoring screens before her.

Her expression was as calm as ever, but the slight tension at her lips revealed her inner nervousness.

Although everything was within her calculations and all the data met her design requirements, initiating such a massive alchemical creation for the first time was still something that made Perfikot feel anxious and apprehensive.

However, she quickly took a deep breath and calmed herself down.

"All systems self-check complete, Floating Core energy injection ready." An Alchemist stood at the control panel and reported to Perfikot.

"Energy system stable, Floating Core starting, Anti-Gravity Field generator operating normally," another Engineer added.

Perfikot nodded, her gaze on the data on the main screen.

This was a cathode-ray tube display she had tinkered with, although it could only display green numbers, it was fully sufficient for displaying the operation data of the Floating City module.

Her fingers lightly tapped on the control panel, her eyes fixed on the constantly changing numbers, as if confirming every detail.

A moment later, she raised her head, her voice clear and firm: "Begin Floating Core energy injection, gradually increase Anti-Gravity Field strength."

"Yes, commencing energy injection," the Alchemist quickly operated.

With the order given, the Floating Core began to emit a low buzzing sound, as if a dormant giant beast was awakening.

Everyone in the control room held their breath, their eyes tightly fixed on the data changes on the monitoring screens.

The strength of the Anti-Gravity Field was steadily increasing, and the base of the Floating City began to tremble slightly, as if responding to the call of this force.

"Anti-Gravity Field strength reaching 20%, Floating City module starting to float slightly," the Engineer reported.

Perfikot’s gaze turned towards the window, through the thick double-layered insulated glass, she saw the base of the Floating City slowly detaching from the ground.

Though it was only a slight rise, the sight still made her heart race a bit faster.

She knew this was just the beginning, the real test was yet to come.

"Continue to increase Anti-Gravity Field strength, monitor module balance closely," Perfikot calmly instructed.

"Yes, Anti-Gravity Field strength increasing to 40%... 50%... 60%..." the Alchemist’s voice rose with the climbing data.

The ascent speed of the Floating City began to accelerate, the distance between the base and the ground gradually widening.

The sensation of vibration in the control room became more noticeable, but no one was distracted, their attention all focused on their respective tasks.

Perfikot’s gaze switched rapidly between multiple monitoring screens, confirming the operating status of each system.

"Module balance normal, dampers operating normally, no tilt detected," the Engineer reported.

"Energy system stable, energy output normal, steam pressure within safe range, no fluctuations," another Alchemist added.

Perfikot exhaled lightly, but she knew the real challenge was just beginning.

As the height of the Floating City continued to increase, the stability of the Anti-Gravity Field would face greater tests, she had to ensure every detail was flawless.

"Anti-Gravity Field strength increasing to 80%," the Alchemist’s voice rose again.

By this time, the Floating City had ascended to a height of several hundred meters, the observation zone on the ground had become minuscule.

The sensation of vibration in the control room gradually diminished, replaced by a peculiar slight sense of weightlessness.

Perfikot’s gaze once again cast outside the window, the silhouette of the Floating City looked particularly majestic in the morning light!

A surge of indescribable pride welled up in her heart, but she quickly suppressed it, knowing it was not yet time to celebrate.

"Adjust Anti-Gravity Field output, stabilize the Floating City’s altitude," Perfikot gave a new order.

"Anti-Gravity Field strength increasing to 100%, ballast adjusting, Floating City reaching predetermined altitude," the Alchemist’s voice carried a hint of excitement.

With his operations, everyone felt the slight sense of weightlessness disappear, the solid feeling underfoot returned.

Yet the Floating City had already stopped steadily in the sky.

A low cheer echoed in the control room but quickly subsided into silence.

Everyone knew this was only the first step, a series of tests still needed to be conducted to ensure the stability and safety of the Floating City.

"Commence balance tests," needed not be voiced by Perfikot, someone issued the command on her behalf.

"Understood, initiating balance test program," the Engineer swiftly operated.

The modules of the Floating City began fine adjustments to ensure the balance of the entire city.

On the monitoring screens in the control room, data rolled swiftly, displaying the status of each module.

"Module A balance adjustment complete, no anomalies detected."

"Module B balance adjustment complete, no anomalies detected."

"Module C..."

One by one, the information came together, although most modules were operating normally, some had minor issues.

But they were quickly rectified, adjusted to normal values.

With each module’s adjustment complete, Perfikot’s expression gradually relaxed.

She knew most of the first ascent test of the Floating City had already succeeded.

Next, simply conduct the final system check to declare the test a complete success.

"All module balance adjustments complete, Floating City stability meets expectations," the Engineer finally reported.

Another low cheer resonated in the control room, Perfikot did not stop them.

Her lips slightly lifted, revealing a rare smile.

She knew this Floating City was not just a city, but the crystallization of her hard work.

Its success meant that her dream had finally taken the most important step forward.

"Everyone, well done," Perfikot’s voice rang out in the control room, "Next, we’ll need to conduct the final system check, ensure everything is in order."

"Yes!" everyone responded in unison, excitement and pride radiating from their faces.

Perfikot’s gaze once more directed outside the window, the Floating City gleaming in the morning light, like a miraculous city of the future.

She knew this was just the beginning, the road ahead was long. But she believed that this Floating City would eventually become a legend in human history, and a stronghold against the gods.

"First ascent test of the Floating City, a complete success," Perfikot softly declared, as if proclaiming to herself and to the whole world.