Chapter 440 Magic Car!

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What Cecil's delegation saw and heard in the Merlin District left them with an indescribable shock.

So, for the next journey,

It makes them feel like a dream, or even unreal.

The eastern part of the empire is remote and desolate?

The Principality of Idar is warlike and its people are poor?

Which damn bard or caravanserai spread this outrageous rumor?

Or...

Were these rumors actually spread intentionally by the rulers of the Principality of Idar, the Stuart family? Was it the Stuart family's long-standing plan?

If this is the case, then the Stuart family, which is rooted in the eastern part of the empire, is really too terrifying!

For the delegation from the city-state of Padilla that came to the Principality of Idar a few months ago, the existence of steam locomotives made them feel incredible, and the same was true for the Cecil delegation that had just arrived in the Principality of Idar.

The large iron carriage sped along the railway that ran east-west across the Principality of Idar, and the scene outside the window gradually passed by everyone's eyes.

Although the journey to Idar City takes more than an hour, the members of Cecil's delegation do not find it boring.

after all……

At this moment, they were like city people who had never seen the world. Everything around them filled their hearts with shock.

In the Merlin District, they saw the prosperity of business and the wealth of the common people.

Along the way, they saw endless farmland, countless fertile land and granaries.

As for mechanical devices like steam locomotives...

As a learned nobleman, Viscount Danielson was certainly aware of the great utility of this mechanical device, especially when he asked with doubt how much human and animal power was needed to drive the carriage he was in.

From "coach drivers" to crew members, only a few dozen people are needed!

and……

As his conversations with Arnel and others became more detailed, Viscount Danielson became more and more confused.

He discovered that...

I no longer understand the Principality of Idar in front of me!

and……

It's the kind that you can't understand from the inside out! ...

The train's final destination is naturally Idar Central Station, located southwest of Idar City.

Although this building is only one of the lowest-rated wonders ([SS] grade) in the Principality of Idar, its grand scale and magnificent decoration are enough to dazzle everyone's eyes.

Dozens of railway tracks converge from all directions (although many have not yet been put into use), and the platforms are clean and spacious.

A large number of civilians and craftsmen who wanted to take steam locomotives to and from Idar City, Melin District, Sorenburg and other places lined up in an orderly manner under the guidance of various arrows and service personnel.

so……

When the members of Cecil's delegation finally stepped out of the open door onto the platform... what appeared before their eyes was a scene they had never imagined.

As Bruno mentioned earlier, the Central Station of the Principality of Idar is not just a station, but also a rich public art museum and exhibition hall of Idar history.

On the walls inside the station, colorful and neatly framed paintings show all travelers coming and going the past sufferings of the Principality of Idar and its present prosperity.

From time to time, people would stop and gaze at the magnificent paintings for a long time, unable to move.

"here……"

Viscount Danielson was speechless for a moment.

All right,

The scene before him was completely beyond his understanding.

"Idar Central Station is the only and largest transportation hub on this continent that is built specifically for steam locomotives," Arnel introduced.

“Civilians can also ride?”

Although he already had the answer in his heart, Viscount Danielson couldn't help but ask as he looked at the civilians coming and going.

"Of course." Arnel nodded as a matter of course.

Just as they were talking, a steam locomotive loaded with passengers blew a shrill whistle.

Then...

Accompanied by the sound of "clang clang" and the shaking of the car body, a steam locomotive parked at another platform began to move forward slowly.

This was undoubtedly the first time that Cecil's mission saw a steam locomotive start up from a spectator's perspective.

The locomotive, spewing white steam, seemed to possess infinite power. It not only pulled dozens of carriages, but also continued to accelerate.

"This shouldn't be the so-called magical technology..." Viscount Danielson suddenly said.

"Steam locomotives do not require magic to drive, but..."

Arnel's words made Viscount Danielson feel a little relieved, but the words after the turn made him feel disappointed.

"But... the construction of steam locomotives is inseparable from the development of magic technology and magic industry."

…

Different from the simple reception in the Merlin District, the Principality of Idar arranged a relatively complete welcoming team at Idar Central Station for the first time.

after all……

No matter what, the Kingdom of Cecil is still a powerful force on the continent, and it has to maintain its reputation.

Besides, this is a potential customer of the Principality of Idar!

Bruno just didn't believe it. After seeing the prosperity of the Principality of Idar with their own eyes, would Cecil's delegation return empty-handed? So...

As soon as Cecil's delegation walked out of the station, they saw the welcoming team waiting outside the station.

Although it was not large in scale, it was indeed a very traditional welcome ceremony in line with aristocratic etiquette.

But there is a slight difference...

Lineup on both sides were not the usual knights holding colorful flags, but griffin knights holding swords!

Griffin!

Almost at a glance, Viscount Danielson recognized this magical creature that he had only seen in books.

You know, on this continent, there are countless noble families that use the griffin as their family totem.

But……

As the ruler of the eastern part of the empire, the Stuart family is the only noble family that actually owns a griffin knight! No matter when and where, the griffin with an eagle's head and a beast's body will always be the absolute focus of people's attention.

Pale golden eagle wings, flawless snow-white feathers, sharp eyes, and strong limbs...

As soon as four griffin knights riding griffins stood there, the level of the welcome ceremony was immediately raised several levels! "Your Highness Leia, please get on the carriage."

Old Ford, the head of Idar's government office, personally opened the car door for Leah.

actually……

Logically speaking, old Ford didn't need to come here at all.

The reason why he came here in person was because of Leia!

Because no matter what, Leia is very likely to become the future Duchess! "Thank you for your hospitality. The welcome method of the Principality of Idar is the most unique and amazing I have ever seen." Leia nodded and said softly.

…

The convoy's destination was the Elysee Palace on Jingshi Road.

This is an official residence that was built as part of the "big infrastructure" plan last winter.

Its only function is to receive visiting guests.

Whether it is a delegation from other forces or Idar officials returning to Idar City to report on their work and accept appointments, they will be arranged to live in this [SS]-level wonder.

only……

Since the construction of the Elysee Palace only gave a certain amount of splendor points,

It also does not provide any other effective wonder bonuses.

It is not like Idar Central Station, which has anything to do with the daily lives of ordinary people.

therefore,

It can be regarded as the least noticeable wonder building in the Principality of Idar.

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But Bruno was actually somewhat relieved.

after all……

This is a building with a strong French style!

As long as it doesn't provide some wonder bonus like "France at War - a piece of cake", we'll be thankful.

But then again…

No matter how shabby it is, it is still compared to the wonders in the wonder construction atlas!

In this era, the Elysee Palace located on Jingshi Road is definitely a treasure of architectural art. It is a grand building that the country bumpkins from the western part of the empire have never seen before!

The Elysee Palace, located on Jingshi Road, is a two-story building built with marble blocks.

Although it does not look very high, it has a solemn and simple appearance. The two symmetrical wings on the left and right of the main building are two platforms, surrounded by a wide courtyard in the middle with fountains and a back garden.

At the entrance of the main building, the flag of the Principality of Idar was flying high, fluttering in the wind.

Especially after entering the Elysee Palace, the walls of almost every living room are decorated with gilded wood, and colorful oil paintings and exquisite tapestries are hung on the walls.

The crystal chandelier in the reception hall was an eye-opener for the members of Cecil's delegation.

All right,

Even the residence of King Cecil Manquín Bullard is not as luxurious and solemn as the Elysee Palace, which makes people marvel at it.

At this moment, no member of Cecil's delegation dared to brazenly claim how rich the western part of the empire was.

As the dark night gradually fell, the Chinese lanterns in Idar City began to light up.

Under the coverage of magic street lamps, the entire city of Idar is brightly lit, making people at a loss for words to describe it.

after all……

In this short day, their originally solid worldviews... had already collapsed countless times! Even when the members of the delegation met together and strolled in the city of Idar under the light of street lamps... they still felt like they were in a dream.

The eastern part of the empire is different from any other land on this continent. Even under the cover of night, the flow of people in the city is just like that in the daytime.

Shops in prosperous areas are still open for business, and even in places like the Baths of Caracalla, the crowds at night are even more bustling than during the day.

…

Elysee Palace.

Viscount Danielson sat at one side of his desk, the bright light from the window disturbing his already restless thoughts from time to time.

The Principality of Idar did not arrange for the envoy to meet Bruno immediately, but instead gave the delegation three days of leisure time to wander around the city of Idar.

If it were any other force, Viscount Danielson would certainly feel that this was a disrespect to the Kingdom of Cecil.

But……

At this moment, he was actually somewhat grateful for the arrangement made by the Idar Government Office.

Because their previous understanding of the eastern part of the empire is no longer applicable, and can even be said to be completely off the mark!

Everything, all the true understanding of the Principality of Idar must start from scratch, and all preparations must start from scratch.

Otherwise...

Viscount Danielson really didn't know what he should talk about or say when he met the young Duke of Idar...

"What exactly is magic technology?"

…

actually……

Bruno couldn't tell how far the magic technology of the Principality of Idar would develop.

But what he knew was...

Based on Lennon Cohen’s research results, the practical application of the magic engine has made a huge breakthrough!

The first batch of magic cars of the Principality of Idar has officially landed at the Idar First Automobile Factory in the Gran Heights!

so……

Even though it was late at night, Bruno immediately led old Ford, who had just sent Cecil's delegation to the Elysee Palace, and rushed to the Grand Heights.

That's a magic car! It's a vehicle that can travel on the street without animal power or track! It's a brand new means of transportation created by the Principality of Idar with the most advanced magic technology research results and the best scientific researchers!

The charm of the magic car is endless, but at the same time,

The process of developing and building magic cars is also extremely complicated.

This not only requires a large number of top scientific researchers and craftsmen to work together, but also requires a group of highly skilled workers to work diligently.

Fortunately...

The Principality of Idar has already met these conditions.

The Idar First Automobile Plant is located on the side of the Idar Steel Plant.

Although there was only one production line at the time, the Idar City Hall had the foresight to allocate a piece of land comparable to the size of the Idar Steel Plant for future expansion of the factory and production scale.

When Bruno arrived, the first batch of finished products produced by Idar's First Automobile Director - eight magic cars - had already been parked in the open space in the center of the factory.

How to say it?

The charm of industrial style is intoxicating.

The moment Bruno saw the first batch of magic cars built by the Idar First Automobile Factory, his heart was suddenly filled with an extremely strong sense of pride.

The first batch of magic cars were not pure black, but had a brushed black steel color and texture with a hint of dark gray.

The length of the car body is over five meters, but the width is close to two meters.

Although long, it doesn't look skinny.

Since the body shell does not completely cover every part of the magic car, so... just one glance and you can tell that this is a creation of Magic Industries.

Every part of the car body is angular, and both the exposed parts and the internal structure of the car body are extremely precise, giving people a grand and meticulous feeling.

The vehicle is not a convertible but is completely sealed. The window glass uses the latest model of one-way dark glass. The lifting and lowering can be controlled by simply turning the armrest inside the car.

The vertical air intake grille looks tough and outstanding, with rectangular magic headlights on both sides of the front of the car, and on the front of the car, there is a small and exquisite griffin statue forged from mithril.

All in all, the first batch of finished products of the magic car has far exceeded Bruno's imagination.

Just two words...

Domineering and outstanding personality! (End of this chapter)