Chapter 371: 369: Game (Additional 6)

The pattern of the Old Continent is actually very clear, and it is a typical competition between two superpowers.

The Habsburg Empire was founded on the magical industry, with explosive productivity and strong strength, but it has very few allies and a harsh international environment.

The traditional feudal empire headed by the Bonaparte Empire took on the title of righteousness, controlled nearly 80% of the forces in the entire Old Continent, and tried hard to suppress the expansion and development of the Habsburg Empire.

For example, the Federation of Old Nobility was established with their support.

Although the two sides did not go to war all out, the contradictions were deep-rooted and the secret struggle was almost white-hot.

Situations like the Norman Duchy, where a country has to split into two and stand on both sides, have become the norm.

From Luo Yi's perspective, it is actually difficult to say who wins and who loses in this battle!

In the past, Roy firmly stood on the side of the Habsburg Empire.

In his opinion, once magical weapons are developed, crushing the Knights' combat mode should be easy!

But now, with the improvement of his strength, his idea has been shaken.

There is no way around it. The development of the supernatural path has already pushed personal martial arts to an extremely high level.

A fourth-tier powerhouse is like a small natural disaster, a fifth-tier legend is enough to temporarily change the environment and landscape, and above that there are sixth-tier demigods, true gods...

Therefore, the advantages of magic machinery do not seem to be that great.

So much so that Roy began to doubt whether the Habsburg Empire could achieve the final victory.

However, there is one thing that Roy is sure of!

The Habsburg Empire may lose, but the magic industry will definitely be promoted.

Because that represents more advanced productivity, more efficient production methods, and more concentrated personnel utilization.

The simplest thing is that once you have tried the speed and convenience of mechanical die-casting, you will not be able to stand hammering the iron again and again.

Therefore, the future is full of uncertainties, but some futures are inevitable!

As for these nobles before them, they might have heard of magical machinery before and thought about it, but they had never seen it with their own eyes.

The shock this day brought to them was unparalleled, and it also allowed them to truly witness the power of the magic machinery.

At the gate of Lion Manor, everyone separated.

Luo Yi continued to walk into the manor, while most of the other nobles chose to leave. They needed time to digest what they saw today.

Only Grand Duchess Aphra and old Freud entered the manor with Roy.

The three of them didn't speak or talk, but they went into the study on the second floor again in tacit understanding and sat down in the sofa area.

Here, it was still Butler Hoover who served personally, bringing tea and snacks.

Luo Yi made a gesture of invitation, then picked up his own cup and started to taste it.

Grand Duchess Aphra put a piece of sugar in and stirred it evenly, seeming to be in a trance.

As for the old Marquis Floyd, he picked up one, two, three, four...

With mechanical movements, the amount of sugar cubes in the black tea increased. It was not until the tea was about to overflow that he reacted and stirred it awkwardly.

No one spoke first, and there was a depressing atmosphere in the air.

It was not until a long time later that old Floyd picked up the black tea, took a sip, and then put down the teacup with a bitter face and a frown.

Elderly people cannot drink things that are too sweet. He just added too many sugar cubes and couldn’t drink it.

The collision of the teacup and the tea table made a crisp sound, which also attracted the attention of the other two people and they all looked at him.

At this moment, old Floyd broke the silence and said directly: "Why are you pretending to be profound? I haven't learned this trick in all these years. Let's just talk it out!"

Having said that, he turned his attention to Luo Yi and asked directly, "Did you do this on purpose today?"

Luo Yi asked back, "I thought I was being very obvious, but you just realized it now?"

"So, you want to drag us into the muddy waters of the magic industry?"

"You don't have to take any action, I don't care!"

"You clearly know that if we meet, it would be impossible for us not to be moved?"

"You said that as if I forced you to do it. I remember you were the ones who kept asking me, and then I took you on the tour!

Everything has been done according to your wishes, and you are still not happy?!"

“This, this…”

"alright!"

Grand Duchess Aphra interrupted their quarrel. She hesitated for a moment, then looked at Loy and asked, "What do you want?

Or, what do you want us to do?"

Luo Yi asked back: "Now, it's time for you to decide what to do?"

After a pause, he continued, "I just showed you a future that is different from the present. As for how to do it specifically?

You need to make your own choice!"

Old Floyd couldn't wait to interrupt: "Aren't you afraid that we will imitate you completely?"

"Everything you've done is here. As long as we carefully investigate and summarize, and then completely replicate your model, aren't you afraid that we can surpass you?"

Luo Yi suddenly laughed, as if he had heard a joke, and his smile was full of sarcasm.

"Learn from me? Copy me completely? Are you really afraid that you won't die fast enough?!"

Roy's words were merciless, making Marquis Floyd's expression ferocious.

Chloe continued, "I have the help and support of the Habsburg Empire. Do you have it?"

"I have my own network of connections in the Empire and a huge industry in Auckland City. Do you have one?"

"I'm a top-notch mechanical designer, and Lilia can implement my designs. She's the perfect wife. Do you have one?"

"I have a flagship product. Even the Empire has a huge market and needs to order from me. Do you have one?"

Luo Yi's voice became calmer and calmer, but as he spoke, an invisible pressure came over him.

Even old Floyd felt as if he was facing a towering mountain and was being suffocated.

But he still wanted to speak, to argue. He wanted to say that he could find a way to solve everything Luo Yi said.

Until the end, Luo Yi whispered: "The most important thing is that because of this day, the Flower Territory has lost an entire generation, and the inheritance of the Raymond family is almost cut off.

Do you dare to do these?"

After hearing this, old Floyd was completely speechless. His straight back slumped down and he sank back into the sofa.

It seems that everyone has become autistic because of the criticism!

To be honest, Luo Yi could more or less understand his loss of composure and anxiety.

Although the Raymond family has a long history, the Floyd family is equally good.

Their bloodline has certain special characteristics, and the probability of giving birth to geniuses is extremely high. The descendants of the family either have profound attainments in magic, or have gone a long way on the path of warriors.

Coupled with the high-pressure and competitive strategies implemented within the family, almost every direct descendant has become a king of rolls.

Moreover, in the entire Norman Duchy, apart from the Norman family who had a clear record of legendary strongmen, and the Raymond family whose ancestors were once wealthy, only the Floyd family had records of legendary strongmen.

It can be said that although the Floyd family is poor, short of money, and has a fiscal deficit every year, they can really fight!

If you want to live well in the Old World, fighting ability always comes first, and wealth and connections come second.

In a horizontal comparison, the Raymond family and the Floyd family each had their own strengths and weaknesses, and the differences were not much.

Even the Raymond family suffered a great loss of strength due to the disaster.

But it hasn't been long since then, and the situation has been completely improved.

Just what Luo Yi had shown them represented the terrifying war potential of Flower Territory.

If a war breaks out now, it is possible that Loy will be able to directly penetrate the entire Norman Duchy.

There is a saying that goes, "I am afraid that my brothers will suffer, but I am also afraid that my brothers will drive a Land Rover!"

This is roughly the mentality of old Marquis Floyd.

Of course, in addition to this, he also feels anxious and powerless in the face of future changes.

Times have changed, so how should the Floyd family cope?

This is not just a problem for him, it is also a problem facing Grand Duchess Aphra, and it is urgent and must be faced.

Only then did Grand Duchess Aphra put down her teacup. She looked at Old Floyd and said, "Calm down now, huh?"

Old Floyd didn't say anything, just gave a wry smile.

Grand Duchess Aphra then looked at Loyi with a complicated expression, but she still said, "Loyi, I believe that you showed us so much, not just to show off!"

"What do you think? Tell me."

Luo Yi also restrained his sharpness and said softly, "The situation in Flower Territory is special. I was the one who promoted the industrialization of magic energy. We have a direction, a goal, and a plan, and we can steadily advance.

I call this late industrialization.

But this is really not suitable for all territories."

“For you, if you want to learn how to lead flowers, I’m afraid you won’t even be able to get past the human level.

After all, you can't handle so many vassals and knights, and if you want to liberate their farmers and occupy their land, you are forcing them to rebel."

"So what do you say we should do?"

"My idea is simple: rather than taking drastic measures that intensify conflicts, it's better to adopt a subtle and cautious approach."

"Can you tell me more specifically?"

"I can transfer some orders and technologies to you. You can try it on a small scale, make small progress, and lead the trend so that your vassals and knights will gradually accept it.

For example, I think the most suitable one for you is the magic hammer forge.

Just buy one or two, and pair them with a group of skilled blacksmiths, and you can set up a blacksmith shop just for you, greatly improving the quality and efficiency of forging."

"This is the process of accumulating talent. It will also allow your vassals to see the superiority of magical machinery."

At this time, old Floyd jumped out again: "Would you be so kind?"

After a pause, he quickly tried to make amends: "What I mean is, what benefits can you get from helping us like this?"

Luo Yi smiled, with a hint of amusement in his smile, and said, "Can't I be merciful and give you a hand?"

After hearing these words, not only old Freud, but even Grand Duchess Aphra had a strange expression on her face.

Well, we are all political creatures. It would be too much to talk about feelings when communicating in the name of family.

So, Luo Yi narrowed his eyes slightly, became serious, and said: "I want to say that giving you orders and letting you embark on the path of magic energy industry is a huge benefit.

I don’t know, do you believe it or not?”

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