I have always heard that there are steam locomotives in Kselke. I heard Rorschach introduce it more than 20 years ago, but I didn't have the chance to experience it this time.

However, there was indeed such a thing in Earl Barton’s description, but it was not used much later!

"Not using it? Why? Isn't it good?"

Sean was a little surprised that such a promising talent tree had been cut short midway. To put it another way, if the Bashalan Empire or Jagun had steam trains to transport supplies, their industrialization would have reached an unimaginable level, and progress would have been much faster.

There were conflicts more than 20 years ago, but now it seems nothing special after more than 20 years!

"It's a long story, and it's related to many things." Looking at Earl Barton's [thinking!] expression.

After leaving the small town of Telemian, especially after meeting the Scove siblings in the city of Koga, Sean didn't ask too much about what the highest level in the world was, although there were airships, wheelchairs, and so on.

But I haven't heard any more rumors about steam trains...

So it really only appeared and flourished for a period of time more than 20 years ago?

"Like what?"

"Originally, this thing belonged to our famous alchemist Meredith from Kserk more than 20 years ago. He is the most accomplished person in the entire country in the past six months." Earl Barton said.

It was indeed him.

It seems that he also built this train.

"Alchemist Meredith?"

"Yes."

Frelia, who was traveling with him, suddenly asked.

"I've heard of this name. It's said that he once reached the terrifying 20th level of Order Master. Even looking at the entire world, not many people can match his achievements."

"Indeed, when I was young, the Great Alchemist Meredith was always known as the pride of Kserk. Her name appeared in many books and biographies back then. It's a pity... It's said that he was too obsessed with improving his strength and did many wrong things. At one point, he killed tens of thousands of people, which was considered a crime by the state and he was executed."

It is inevitable that the legend that has been passed down to this day may have some deviations.

It's impossible to let everyone know that it was because of summoning the 'Gate of Truth', but the result will still be the same, and Meredith will be labeled a traitor.

"He originally invented the steam locomotive, but after his death, the cost of maintaining it was too high. For a period of time, no one could replace him. That lasted for about five or six years. Kserk made no breakthroughs in alchemy, which indirectly contributed to his later alliance with external countries to launch a war."

Listening to the other party's words, Sean suddenly felt that he had somehow changed the course of the world, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it...

I don't have the ability to calculate the real and imaginary things.

"I've rarely heard you say this before?" Sean looked at Frelia.

"You rarely asked before."

The answer was flawless. I feel like I would have gotten the same result even if I had asked it before.

By the way, I glanced at Lucille on the other side. She didn't care about this topic. Although she was also in the imperial capital at that time, she was too young to be considered a participant. She probably didn't have much memory of her personal experience, so she remained silent.

"So this research is no longer available due to the death of the great alchemist."

"Well... it's not just steam locomotives. It is said that many things were once controlled by the great alchemist Meredith, but he was suddenly labeled a traitor and executed. He didn't even have a disciple to inherit his mantle, and many things stopped." Patton said.

It seems that there will be no problem in eradicating the cancer of Naija.

A lot of research came to a halt, including the previous research on radioactive elements.

If it does not exist in history, it will not appear later...

It makes sense in every way, but Sean always feels something is weird, and he can't tell what exactly is weird about it.

It was as if only the things he observed were experiences, otherwise everything was an unknown and changeable state. However, Sean did not think too deeply about these issues. For now, he just had to establish good relationships with Kselk, and then find the scattered navy members before going back.

As for what is going to happen in this country, including the rebels, that is their own business. At most, I can give verbal support, but I can't really help!

In fact, it can't help much in dealing with most countries in the world.

The vast land and sparse population, coupled with inconvenient transportation, meant that most of the time, I had to deal with my own affairs on my own...

When the war broke out in the Bashalan Empire, it once wanted to unite with other countries but failed. The plateau region refused to send troops, and other countries were unable to take care of themselves, so the empire had to bear the consequences on its own. The Sun King's subsequent dispatch of troops was an unexpected surprise.

After experiencing that incident, Sean also wondered whether the Sun King was sending troops to consolidate his dominance in the desert and his influence in other regional countries?

I guess only he knows!

It takes about six or seven days to travel from Yalan Castle to the capital of the Kselke Empire. During this time, Sean asked Marlowe and Mierke to search for the lost naval soldiers. They should be able to find them. Then they can meet up in the capital of the Kselke Empire, which will be considered the completion of their visit to this country.

I also lived in the palace twenty years ago, but I never expected that I would go there again as a prince this time!

Sean himself led a team of more than a dozen people, and Earl Patton brought almost all of his elite troops with him for safety. The entire team was nearly 20,000 people.

Any merchant caravan or mercenary who saw this group of people would be shocked...

There was a huge army lined up on the road, almost a kilometer long.

However, what surprised Sean was that the news of his trip with the prince was still known to many people.

After all, when I was in Yalan Castle, almost everyone in the city knew that I was coming. In the following days, so many people came out of the city that even the dumbest person could guess that I was going to the imperial capital.

Every hotel you come across along the way will have a sign welcoming you.

It felt like a celebrity passing by, and there was even a hotel owner who wanted to invite me to stay!

"Haha, Your Highness is known as the Prince of the Desert, a rare nobleman in our country, so it's inevitable that the people are a little enthusiastic... But don't worry, I swear in the name of the Clive family that I will absolutely guarantee your safety and ensure that you arrive safely in the capital."

Sean looked at the other person's face, which was full of "confidence!"

With such a large team and his own high level, Sean wasn't worried about being attacked from behind...