"Are there any benefits to doing this?" Rommel asked with a slight frown.
"The benefits are obvious." Richard explained, "As you said before, now all the nodes are connected to the energy core. The energy core has to handle all energy changes all the time. The load is too great. Once a problem occurs , will affect a large number of nodes.
After using the "tree structure" I mentioned, the core load can be transferred to the next-level node for processing, and the lower-level node then transfers the load to the lower-level node for processing, which can spread the load. If a problem occurs in one part, it only affects the corresponding area.
In addition, you can also modify the energy core. I have not seen the specific structure of the core, but I guess it is a separate machine. In fact, we can split it in two and make it two machines-one main and one backup. Normally, if two machines supply energy at the same time, there will not be much loss in efficiency. Once one of the machines is damaged, the functional efficiency of the remaining machine may be reduced, but it can meet the minimum demand. "
After listening to Richard's words, Rommel thought carefully. After thinking for a while, he said: "The method you mentioned does have some advantages compared to now. But after the load is distributed, the risks are not dispersed, right? If each node becomes a small energy core, then The probability of failure has increased significantly.
Once a failure occurs, although it will not affect everything, it will also affect all subordinate structures to which it belongs. If the failure is a first-level node, it will not be much better than now. To put it simply, it turns a big fault into many small faults. Unless... each node is equipped with a spare, but in that case the cost will increase significantly... "
Richard showed a slightly surprised expression, somewhat admiring Rommel for being able to see the key point in such a short time.
The "tree" topology he proposed does have advantages compared to the "star" topology, but it also increases complexity and has the shortcomings mentioned by Rommel.
However, he did not defend himself and said calmly: "Supervisor, you are right. After using the structure I mentioned, the failure rate will increase. However, the increase in the failure rate will not necessarily completely affect the node operation. I said The transformation is only the first stage. If it is acceptable, we can enter the second stage."
"What's the second stage?" Rommel asked.
Richard answered seriously: "In the second stage, we can connect more nodes, such as nodes of the same level and nodes of different levels in different areas. The ultimate goal is to have multiple lines leading to each node. Energy core. In this case, what comes out of the energy core will no longer be a 'tree', but a 'web', a spider web.
Normally, the energy of each node is transmitted using the shortest path to maximize efficiency. Once an accident occurs at a certain node, the line can be adjusted to bypass the faulty node and continue to transfer energy to the remaining nodes. In this way, the efficiency of a few nodes may be reduced by a fraction, but it can be ensured that except for the faulty node, the other nodes can operate normally. "
After listening to Richard's words, Rommel's frown slowly relaxed and he said: "Interesting, I really can't refuse such a suggestion. Except for the increase in complexity and energy channels, there are almost no disadvantages and advantages. Very outstanding.”
After a pause, Rommel looked at Richard, raised his eyebrows slightly and said with a smile: "Wizard Richard, you know, I have an illusion now. I always feel that you have experienced this kind of thing before, and you have gone deep into it. I have studied it. Therefore, I have a very good understanding of this situation and can easily make suggestions for correction."
Actually, it's pretty much the same. This energy transmission problem is essentially the same as the network topology on earth. The only difference is that one transmits energy and the other transmits information... Richard kept his expression calm and thought without saying it.
"Of course, the illusion is just an illusion." Rommel said, "I am very sure that there is only one Pompeii in the whole world, and everything that happens here has never existed. So, Wizard Richard, you are really smart, Very knowledgeable, absorbing you as a core member of the organization is the right choice. Later, I will let them try to transform it. If it succeeds, it will be considered that you have made a significant contribution to the organization, and you may be favored by the gods."
"God's family..." Richard opened his mouth, "Rather than God's family, actually, I have a question I want to ask more."
"What?"
"Director Rommel, I don't deny that everything in Pompeii is amazing, but I wonder why it is done this way. Whether it is the energy core or something else, although it is useful, it is not necessary, and the significance cannot be seen in a short time. Organization You can use your energy and material resources in other places, so why use them here?”
Rommel showed a serious expression and said slowly: "Because this involves the truth of the world."
"The truth of the world?" Richard's expression turned serious.
"You know, Wizard Richard, this world will eventually be destroyed." Rommel said shockingly, "And the thing that will destroy the world is the extraordinary power we are proud of."
"how to say?"
"I don't know if you have discovered it, but actually the source of our extraordinary power comes from the starry sky above our heads. To be precise, it comes from the stars above our heads. They transmit extraordinary power, allowing us to have incredible various means, and It's a spell.
In a sense, our extraordinary strength is not the result of our own efforts, but more like a gift from God. And this gift is not without price. In fact, the price is quite high.
As we continue to indulge in it, believe in it, and let it become a natural existence and a part of this world, disasters will occur. It will use irresistible force to directly destroy the entire world. Only then will you discover that the so-called extraordinary power is not a gift, but a bait. "
When Richard heard this, his breathing stagnated slightly.
Rommel also stopped and remained quiet for a few seconds, as if to let Richard feel the shock, and then said: "The great true God saw this result with his wisdom and founded our organization. , let us prevent disaster from happening.
The world needs to change and must change. Compared with the endless starry sky above our heads, the earth under our feet is actually safer. In order to prevent disasters from happening, we must gradually learn to use another method that gives us incredible means—it does not come from the cold starry sky, but from the scorching depths of the earth. "