Extreme Cold Era: Shelter Don't Keep Waste-Chapter 847 - 76: Progress of the Floating City

"Lord, this is the latest smelting furnace, using the latest fuel oil technology with a smelting efficiency 20% higher than traditional coal furnaces!" Andrew introduced the steel casting equipment he had just delivered to the Floating City to Perfikot, his face full of pride and excitement.

Beside them was a large piece of equipment still being installed and debugged.

This was the equipment needed by the Floating City's steel casting plant, ordered by Perfikot personally from Andrew, who also delivered his latest equipment.

"Fuel oil furnace? Does it use petroleum? I didn't expect the petroleum industry in the Northern Territory to develop so quickly!" Perfikot showed great interest in Andrew's introduction, carefully inspecting the furnace before her.

To Perfikot herself, neither oil furnaces nor coal furnaces could be considered advanced, after all, electric furnaces were already widely used in the original world.

And her country had developed a new type of furnace with a smelting speed five thousand times that of traditional electric furnaces, a level of efficiency unimaginable to people in this world.

Perfikot's fingers gently brushed the casing of the furnace, feeling the cold touch of the metal surface.

Her gaze held a trace of scrutiny, as if looking through the equipment to see something deeper.

Andrew stood beside her, with a hint of nervousness and expectation in his expression, obviously hoping his design would gain the approval of this genius Alchemist.

"Oil furnaces are indeed more efficient than coal furnaces, but have you considered the supply and storage issues of the petroleum?" Perfikot raised her head, her sharp gaze fixed on Andrew.

Andrew was taken aback but quickly responded, "Yes, my lord. We have already established a long-term cooperation agreement with the petroleum extraction department of the Northern Territory to ensure a stable supply of fuel oil.

As for the storage problem, we have designed dedicated oil storage tanks underground in the casting plant, adopting the latest sealing and fire prevention measures to ensure safety."

Perfikot nodded and didn't say anything more.

She knew that although Andrew's answer was standard, it at least proved that he had considered these issues.

For Alchemists and Engineers of this era, reaching this step was already commendable.

"Very well, continue with the installation and debugging. I hope this furnace can be put into use soon." Perfikot said indifferently.

"Yes, my lord!" Andrew immediately responded and then turned to instruct the workers to speed up.

Perfikot did not linger any longer and turned to leave the casting plant.

Her schedule was quite full, and she still had to check the progress at the shipyard next.

The construction of the Floating City had entered its final stages, and not a single step could afford to be overlooked.

In the shipyard, the massive keel had already been laid, and workers were busily installing the ship body and internal equipment.

Perfikot stood above, looking down at the entire dock, her brow slightly furrowing.

She noticed some parts of the hull seemed to deviate from the design drawings.

"Why wasn't the structure here constructed according to the drawings?" Perfikot pointed to a part of the hull, her tone carrying a hint of coldness.

The engineer responsible for the shipyard rushed over, cold sweat already forming on his forehead. "My lord, we calculated that building according to the drawings might result in insufficient hull strength, so we made some adjustments..."

"Adjustments?" Perfikot's voice rose slightly, "Who authorized you to make unauthorized changes to the design?"

The engineer's face turned pale and he stammered his explanation, "We... we were just concerned about the hull strength, so..."

"Concerned?" Perfikot sneered, "Are you the designer, or am I the designer?

If you thought there was a problem with my design, why didn't you report it to me first?"

The engineer bowed his head, not daring to speak further.

Perfikot's gaze swept over everyone present, her tone cold and stern: "Remember, every detail of the Floating City must be constructed strictly according to my design.

Any unauthorized changes, even the tiniest adjustments, must be approved by me! Otherwise, bear the consequences."

Her voice echoed in the dock, all work stopped and everyone lowered their heads, not daring to speak.

Perfikot said nothing more and turned to leave the dock.

She knew her severity might instill fear in these people, but on a project like the Floating City, any negligence could lead to disastrous consequences; she couldn't take such risks.

In the following days, Perfikot spent almost all her time on the construction sites.

She personally checked each step, ensuring all construction proceeded strictly according to the blueprints. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Although such work made her feel fatigued, she knew it was a responsibility she had to bear.

Finally, on the evening of the third day, the casting plant's furnace was successfully ignited, starting its first test run.

Perfikot stood in the control room, watching the data stream on the monitoring screen, her expression focused and calm.

"Furnace temperature has reached the preset value; smelting efficiency is stable," an Alchemist reported.

Perfikot nodded, her gaze still fixed on the screen, "Continue monitoring, ensure all data remains within normal range."

"Yes, my lord."

With the successful operation of the furnace, the construction of the Floating City leaped forward.

Perfikot felt slightly relieved in her heart, but she knew that the tasks ahead remained arduous.

The Floating City's defense system, energy system, life support system... each component needed her personal oversight.

As night fell, Perfikot stood at the highest point of the Floating City, overlooking this soon-to-be-completed city of the future, a complex emotion surged within her heart.

This Floating City was not just her labor of love but her promise to the future.

She knew that the moment this city ascended, it would change the entire world's structure.

"My lord, you should rest now," an attendant gently reminded.

Perfikot shook her head, her gaze still fixed on the distant horizon. "Wait a bit more; I still have matters to handle."

The attendant said nothing more and quietly retreated.

The night wind brushed her cheeks, carrying a hint of coolness. Perfikot took a deep breath and turned back indoors.

She knew the road ahead was full of thorns, but she was ready. Regardless of how many challenges lay ahead, she would overcome them one by one.

The lights of the Floating City flickered in the night, like a star about to rise.

Determination flickered in Perfikot's eyes; this Floating City would carry her dreams and hope for the future, flying towards the future she envisioned.