Leiyunbao.

On a large neatly constructed meadow near the Duke’s Castle, a huge hot air balloon performance is being staged.

This is the hot air balloon exhibition that Renault and the Duke of Castro have agreed to. Renault intends to use this extraordinary exhibition to win a large order for the hot air balloon produced by Hai Chao Ling.

Under the gaze of more than 1,000 people, Renault shouted:

"Start inflating..."

The island guards activated the 3 hot magic heaters, and then strenuously stepped on the pedal inflator. The hot billowing air quickly flowed into the balloon bag that was spread flat on the grass, and the balloon was gradually inflated.

The Duke of Castro couldn't help standing up straight, staring at this scene without blinking, and the large group of nobles standing beside the Duke whispered whether or not to point at the hot air balloon.

Although compared with the magic inflator, the pedal inflator is slightly less efficient, but the island guards who step on the pedal are all strong boys, and the pedals of the inflator are almost flying away by them. , The inflation speed is not much slower.

Ten minutes later, in the shocking gaze of the onlookers, the hot air balloon was filled with hot air, and three giants nearly 30 meters high were suddenly erected on the grass, which looked extremely impactful.

These hot air balloons are so huge that they can be seen in the entire Leiyun Castle. Compared with them, the people on the grass are simply ants at the feet of giants.

Even the Duke of Castro opened his mouth and looked up at the hot air balloon, not knowing what he was thinking.

"Connect the hot air balloon to the load platform..."

Renault shouted again.

The team members immediately lifted a huge tarp covered on the grass, revealing a huge object with a diameter of up to 10 meters, which is what Renault called a "loading platform."

Its main load-bearing frame is welded by a silver-white metal tube, and the other parts are covered with wood panels. Some metal supports are specially welded on the periphery of the platform, which is reserved for the installation of weapons.

The team members grabbed the 9 metal chains on the load platform, dragged the chains and ran towards the hot air balloon. The neat chains were installed in the slot at the end of the hot air balloon and safety latches were inserted to prevent them from falling off.

Then they loosened the hot air balloon's fixing cable, the hot air balloon got rid of the restraint, and flew up quickly, collapsing the 9 chains, and the strong pulling force was transmitted along the chains to the load platform, pulling the big guy up 1 Meters high.

If it weren't for the heavy-duty platform that was also fastened to the ground by a thick chain, I am afraid it would rise directly into the sky.

After seeing this scene, an exclamation suddenly sounded from the crowd.

My God, these 30-meter-high balloons can actually fly...

This group of Haichao Chamber of Commerce people, how long did their minds grow, and they can make such amazing things...

Renault turned around, bowed gracefully to the Duke, and smiled:

"Your Excellency, the'Hot Air Balloon Team' is ready and ready to set sail at any time. I don't know if I have this honor. I invite you to experience the feeling of riding a hot air balloon team?"

The so-called "hot air balloon group" is actually another way to play hot air balloons. A single hot air balloon can only hoist a basket with a load of no more than 2 tons, but after connecting 3 hot air balloons, it can be hoisted. Lift something heavier.

In order to maximize the display effect and leave a deep enough impression on the Duke, Renault decisively abandoned the original hot air balloon and decided to use this hot air balloon group.

After all, the larger the volume, the greater the visual impact it brings. Although a single hot air balloon is big enough, compared with the hot air balloon group, it is the difference between children and adults.

Seeing the Duke hesitated, Renault added:

"Please rest assured, Gulum and I are extraordinary winds, and we can guarantee your safety."

The Duke of Castro exhaled, with a slightly nervous smile on his old face:

"Your Excellency Renault, it's an honor."

Renault looked at Miss Alietti behind the Duke again, and the Duke’s chief thug, Vasilite the Extraordinary, and said:

"Two, I think there is enough space for the hot air balloon group, and you can also come and experience..."

Arrietty and Vasilite looked at each other, accepted Renault's invitation, and followed the Duke onto the load platform.

After confirming that the Duke and others stood firm, Renault issued an order.

"Release the fixed lock..."

"Kak...Kak...Kak..."

The team members standing around the platform immediately pulled out the latch of the fixed lock. The platform shook slightly, broke free of the gravity of the earth, and rose briskly into the sky. In just a few seconds, it flew to a height of more than ten meters.

The crowd burst into an uproar.

Although guessing that this incomparably huge guy could fly into the sky, when all of this really came, when they saw the Duke ascending to the sky in it, they still felt an unspeakable vibration.

Then, an extremely strong excitement filled their hearts.

It turns out that ordinary people can also fly...

It turns out that the sky is not just for the extraordinary wind...

On the load-bearing platform, the Duke and others felt even stronger.

Watching the earth go away from me, watching the scenery at my feet shrinking rapidly, watching the crowd turn into small black spots, their souls trembled involuntarily, and their footsteps backed away from the railings at the edge of the platform.

People who have never experienced flying will inevitably feel a great sense of insecurity the first time they experience this kind of feeling that they have never had before.

Renault noticed that the Duke was firmly holding the column in the middle of the platform, her legs trembling slightly, and Arrietty was even more unbearable. Not only was her whole body trembling, she also closed her eyes with fear.

Renault thought maliciously, this black-bellied girl won't be scared to pee, right?

Hey, if this happens, it will be fun...

As an extraordinary person, Vasilite did not perform much better. There were waves of faint mana fluctuations in his body. It could be seen that he had a great idea of ​​using extraordinary powers.

The other three guarding island members on the platform secretly glanced at the Duke and the others, and a trace of imperceptible contempt flashed in their eyes.

These team members have taken hot air balloons many times, and the flight time has exceeded 100 hours. At this time, like Renault, they stood calmly beside the railing, looking at the magnificent scenery below.

When the hot air balloon group rose to a height of more than 500 meters, Renault said softly:

"Everyone, you can overlook Leiyunbao from high above. This is really a beautiful city..."

Perhaps it was because they felt that their performance was a bit embarrassing. The Duke and the others gathered their courage and walked cautiously over the railing. They only looked down, and the three of them were shocked.

Viewed from a high altitude, the Canterlot River is like a jade belt, surrounding Leiyunbao, rolling fields spread on the ground, and the distance is boundless green. Looking far away, you can see rolling mountains.

This picture is indeed picturesque and intoxicating.

This is a landscape that is absolutely invisible on the ground, and only when you are high in the sky and your field of view has been improved hundreds of times, you can enjoy this unforgettable beauty.

The Duke of Castro looked at him obsessively for a long time, and he uttered a joyous admiration. He reluctantly raised his head, looked at Renault, and said in an aria-like tone:

"Your Excellency Renault, the "hot air balloon group" invented by your Chamber of Commerce is really amazing..."

Alietty nodded repeatedly, and there was a large blush on Qiao's face. Obviously, this unique experience made her very excited.

Renault just smiled and said:

"Your Excellency, you have praised it."

The Duke glanced into the distance, as if he had made up his mind, and said solemnly:

"I think the hot air balloon is a very great invention, and it is also an invention that can change the course of war. I have no doubt that it will play a huge role in the war against the army of black orcs."

"Your Excellency Renault, on behalf of the Northern Army of the Kingdom, I have submitted a purchase request to the Haichao Chamber of Commerce. I hope to purchase 3'hot air balloon sets' and 20 hot air balloons."

After a pause, he said again:

"This is only the first batch of orders. We will definitely add more orders in the future..."

At this time, it was only 5 minutes after the Duke of Castro boarded the platform, he placed a huge order.

The unit price of the hot air balloon is 550 kinnars, and the price of the hot-air balloon set is higher, the unit price of each is 2500 kinnars, plus the training costs, the total price of this order is as high as 20,000 kinnars.

They cost less than 500 Kinnars to manufacture, which is faster than grabbing money.

Renault smiled reservedly and said:

"Your Excellency, thank you for your generosity, but the programs prepared by the Haichao Chamber of Commerce for you are more than just these..."

He turned his head and shouted:

"Lanster, start the propulsion device!"