Chapter 439: Speechless Shock

The little incident that happened at the dock surprised Leia.

Because the process of passing through Idar customs was really as simple and peaceful as the Idar man said.

Even though Leia did not introduce herself at the beginning, the staff of Idar Customs did not make it difficult for her at all.

Especially after finding out her identity, he was very considerate and showed her the location of the Idar reception official.

On the way to the Principality of Idar, Leia visited dozens of port towns.

Without exception...

Even calling those ports towns is already a compliment to them.

Because those ports are at most small villages with a slightly larger scale, and many ports may not even be the size of villages.

The people living in those places are all pale and thin, looking lonely, as if being able to have a full meal is the most anticipated thing in life.

But……

The port of the Principality of Idar is completely different.

From the customs officials, Leia already knew that the place she was in was called the Merlin District, which was the largest port city in the Principality of Idar, and even in the entire continent! This was not bragging! It was the truth!

Every member of Cecil's delegation witnessed the prosperous scene around the harbor with their own eyes.

The scale of the Merlin District has long gone beyond the scope of a town. Apart from the fact that there are no city walls, the population living here is comparable to that of the giant cities in the interior of the empire! Merchant ships and cargo ships are constantly coming and going, and a large amount of goods and merchandise are being unloaded or loaded by the workers.

The entire port dock area stretches for several kilometers, and it is almost impossible to see any idle people on the dock.

Even more outrageous is...

Even the civilians working as laborers at the docks wore neat and uniform clothes. Although they were made of ordinary fabrics, they were clean and straight.

If it were somewhere else...

For a time,

The images of the ragged civilians that Leia had seen in the western part of the empire began to appear repeatedly in her mind.

This has always been unimaginable in Leia's cognition.

But this was not what surprised Leia the most!

What surprised Leia the most was... the Idar man who took the initiative to stand up and argue with Viscount Danielson to defend the Idar Principality! The civilian who spoke up for the Idar Customs was obviously just an inconspicuous worker at the dock.

But when Viscount Danielson was speaking, he would take the initiative to stand up to defend the customs of the Principality of Idar and those Idar officials who "should" have exploited the civilians! The words of the Idar man were sincere, and his face was proud.

Especially when he said that he was an Idar! The pride and admiration that came from the bottom of his heart was something that no one could fake! At this time,

A member of the Cecil delegation blushed and said, "Maybe the Idar people knew we were coming in advance, so they made special arrangements! After all...didn't that customs official say that there are special reception staff waiting for us!"

Although his words were somewhat far-fetched and unfounded, they were obviously recognized by all the Cecil people.

after all……

There was such a huge gap between the Eastern Empire they imagined and the Eastern Empire that was now before their eyes! So much so that they couldn't even determine for a moment... which one was real? Which one was fake?

Although they always believe that seeing is believing, but...

As nobles from the western part of the empire, they have long engraved in their hearts the idea that "the western part of the empire is the richest place in the empire."

therefore,

They instinctively wanted to find a reasonable explanation for the scene before them.

It seems that only in this way can they find some comfort in their self-deprecating hearts.

so……

The principle they uphold has smoothly changed from "seeing is believing" to "what you see is not necessarily true."

"My lord, please stay for now."

Just as Leia was thinking about it in her mind, Viscount Danielson, who was about to pass through the Idar customs, was stopped by Idar officials.

"What's wrong?" Viscount Danielson frowned and asked with some displeasure.

"Are you a mage?"

The abrupt words of the Idar official made Viscount Danielson look surprised at this moment.

Yes,

He is indeed a mage.

As a confidant of Cecil King Mankun Blood, although Viscount Danielson's title is not low, he possesses extremely profound knowledge and relatively outstanding magical skills.

But……

How could this Idar official know all this ?

As if seeing the doubts in Viscount Danielson's heart, the Idar official raised his hand and pointed at the rectangular gate that Viscount Danielson had just passed.

Seeing this, Viscount Danielson turned around and saw that the top of the door frame, which had been dull and dim, was now flashing a light yellow.

"The security equipment will not lie, so... please put your right hand here and report to me truthfully your magical strength."

An official from Idar Customs had taken out a very sophisticated-looking device from somewhere and signaled Viscount Danielson to place his right hand on a mithril panel.

"I'm not a wizard, but a wizard's apprentice." Viscount Danielson said as he stretched out his hand.

Just as Viscount Danielson sent it to

"Respected Lord Viscount Danielson, as I said before, the security equipment will not lie."

The Idar official looked at him deeply and said in a deep voice, "If you were not a member of the Cecil Mission, you would have been expelled for [deceiving the customs officials], Mr. Mage."

Viscount Danielson: ??? Viscount Danielson was completely confused at this moment.

What the hell is this? This thing can also detect one's own magical strength? Originally,

It was enough to surprise him that the Idar Customs officials could immediately tell that he could use magic.

But he never thought that he could use such a device to judge his specific strength! So...

Viscount Danielson couldn't bear it anymore!

"Why? How do you know my magical abilities?!"

"These are all magical technologies from our Principality of Idar."

All I heard was that Idar official speaking with great pride without hiding anything.

"Magic technology..."

This was the second time Viscount Danielson had heard this term.

As for the first time he heard the term "magic technology", it was in the letter that Anel sent to the Principality of Cecil.

Magic technology, Idar School...

King Mankun Blood of Cecil has many confidants, but why did he send Viscount Danielson to the Principality of Idar? The reason is simple, because he is a mage.

Although the mages of the Iren School (a school of mages that originated and flourished in the western part of the empire) looked down on the Idar School and the magical technology that Anel mentioned in his mind, but...

After all, this is the first mage school born in the eastern part of the empire, and Arnel Blood is one of its members. Naturally, the Cecil royal family will send people to take a look at what this so-called Idar School is all about.

after all……

In that letter, Anel praised the magical technology to the skies, especially the mixed comments, which made the wizards of the Iren School quite annoyed.

And now...

To be honest, Viscount Danielson still has a bad impression of the Idar School.

But in a sense, this so-called magical technology does not seem to be as fake as one imagined.

But what Viscount Danielson didn't know was...

This is just the tip of the iceberg of the application of magic technology. What will shock him even more... is still to come!

…

When Leia passed through Idar Customs, the first person she saw in the crowd was a familiar figure, her brother, Arnel Blood.

only……

Just when she was about to speak, she seemed to remember something and shrank back slightly.

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Before Rhea came to the Principality of Idar,

The etiquette teacher in Cecil's court trained her specifically in the etiquette that a princess should have.

so……

Although those rigid aristocratic etiquettes made Leia feel a little uncomfortable, she did not want to lose the reputation of the Cecil family because of herself.

But Arnel had no such worries! How could a guy who could steal white bread in front of Bruno, a guy who could ignore the dignity of his noble father and run away from home, take those cumbersome aristocratic etiquette to heart?

not to mention……

Nowadays, Arnel has long been immersed in the research of magic and cannot extricate himself. He usually dresses like a researcher in the laboratory, so naturally he doesn't care about these so-called etiquette.

therefore,

The moment he saw Leia's figure, Anel put his hands behind his waist and walked over with a step that showed no regard for anyone.

"Hey! Rhea!"

Arnel laughed slyly.

No matter what Arnel's impression of his family is, the mark of the Brad family will always accompany him throughout his life.

so……

When seeing this sister who was very close to him in the past, Anel almost immediately completed the seamless transition between the two roles of "serious researcher" and "shameless bastard brother".

Hearing this, Leia, who had originally shown a hint of a smile, suddenly changed her expression and looked at Anel unhappily: "You ran out without making a sound. Do you know how worried your father is about you?"

"Him? At most, he's worried that I'll die outside and bring disgrace to the Brad family!"

When mentioning his father the Duke... oh no, now his father the King, Arnel's expression became a little unnatural.

He is aware of his identity, an illegitimate child.

Although other nobles would show him respect because of his father, Arnel knew clearly his position.

Otherwise, he would not have run away from home in anger and eventually started a new life in the Principality of Idar.

Hearing this, Leia was speechless for a moment.

"but……"

"I would like to thank him."

Leia was a little confused, "Thank you?"

"Today, I am still a member of the Brad family, but I am also the Viscount of the Principality of Idar, Viscount Glasgow!" Arnel said seriously.

"Then I would like to congratulate the Viscount."

As he spoke, Viscount Danielson slowly walked to Anel's side.

only……

Arnel did not greet Viscount Danielson with the etiquette of the imperial nobility, but greeted Viscount Danielson with the handshake etiquette popular in the Principality of Idar.

At the moment their hands touched, Viscount Danielson's eyes suddenly widened, and the shock in his heart was beyond words.

Yes,

It was a shock! It was a speechless shock! Because...

The moment his hand touched Arnel's, he felt a magical power from the top wizard level! The former apprentice...

He had actually become a mage! And he was a top-level mage who had one foot on the threshold of becoming a great mage!

"Viscount Danielson, I haven't seen you for many years. I didn't expect that you are still at the level of a mage." Anel said with a smile.

"A...Anel...you..."

Although Anel praised the Idar School and magical technology in his letters, he did not mention his own attainments in magic in his heart.

That is why...

Only a small number of mages from the School of Iren would look down upon the School of Idar.

A mere wizard apprentice actually talked so much in the letter?

But……

The Anel in front of him has clearly become the top wizard!

How did he achieve this in just three years? ! "I mentioned in my letter a long time ago that the development path of the Idar School is the only way for the development of magic!"

Hearing this,

Viscount Danielson wanted to refute, but... he couldn't say it! He had nothing to say!

The Idar School...

Is it really as miraculous as described in the letter? "Okay everyone, the train prepared for Cecil's delegation is already ready. You can move ahead and talk after you get on the train."

"I am Shabi, Deputy Director of Idar Government Affairs Office and Governor of Merlin Special District," Shabi added.

At this moment,

Although the people in Cecil's delegation did not know why Viscount Danielson was so horrified, they could all realize that the Principality of Idar would certainly have a different reaction.

"As the host wishes, Mr. Shabi."

Viscount Danielson, who had come to his senses a little, finally nodded.

He did not realize that Shabi had mentioned a train rather than a carriage, nor did he have the time to think about how to have a conversation in the cramped space of a carriage.

because……

The prosperity of the Merlin Special Zone and the strength displayed by Anel had already put his mind into a state of shutdown.

What exactly is magic technology?

How could it be possible that Arnel's magical attainments made such rapid progress in such a short period of time?

(End of this chapter)