Chapter 442: The Viscount’s Miraculous Journey

Three days is not a long time, but it is not short either.

At least……

This was enough for Cecil's delegation from the western part of the empire to move around and visit the city of Idar, and through this huge city before them, they could get to know a little bit of the Principality of Idar.

During these few days,

Apart from the time they gathered at the Elysee Palace for consultation and discussion, the members of Cecil's mission were divided into three groups, measuring every inch of land under their feet with their footsteps and gazes.

What shocked them was...

Everything that the western part of the empire had, we have here;

What the western part of the empire does not have, it also has here.

In conclusion,

Everything in the Principality of Idar brought a great impact on their three perspectives.

Idar City is the most densely populated city on the continent, and it is also one of the cleanest cities on the continent.

Here, the members of the delegation personally experienced the uniqueness of the Baths of Caracalla and witnessed the cleanliness and bustle of the streets.

Although there are many carriages and horses in the city, it does not appear messy at all, and there is no smell of animal manure at all.

But then again…

Today,

The most numerous means of transportation in the city of Idar are not actually the carriages and horses belonging to caravans.

As long as you walk on the streets of Idar, you will see bicycles slowly passing by from time to time.

This is a means of transportation for civilians.

Although the bicycle was invented not long ago, it has already become a popular means of transportation for the common people in the Principality of Idar. It is in short supply and selling like hot cakes.

Here, the faces of the civilians no longer show the sorrow and suffering they once experienced; instead, they are filled with hope and expectation for the future.

The Principality of Idar is indeed a new regime.

But in a sense...

The Stuart family's rule and control over the territory is far more stable and reliable than any other noble family of this era.

In Idar Department Store,

The shelves are filled with a wide variety of goods, and fresh vegetables, fruits and grains can be seen everywhere.

Outside the noble manor,

The villa building with large floor-to-ceiling windows is so magnificent that it makes people feel moved.

On the other side of the Idar River...

When seeing the towering Idar Public University, Viscount Danielson, the head of the Cecil delegation, exclaimed in amazement again and again.

He was not only shocked by its magnificent architectural planning, but also amazed by the educational policy of the Principality of Idar.

Commoners can also study and become officials.

In this day and age, the series of measures enacted by the Principality of Idar are undoubtedly groundbreaking!

only……

As a member of the aristocracy, Viscount Danielson naturally could not have the slightest favor towards this policy that blatantly compressed the power of the aristocracy.

In his opinion, the Principality of Idar did have many advantages, but he could never agree with the political policies adopted by the Principality of Idar.

In Viscount Danielson's mind, only aristocratic families passed down from generation to generation can govern this continent well!

so……

Compared to the political policies and social outlook of the Principality of Idar, what interested him most was...

It is the changes that magic has brought to the Principality of Idar, and it is the magical attainments possessed by the Idar School!

Viscount Danielson is a nobleman born in the western part of the empire. He is King Cecil's confidant and the head of Cecil's diplomatic mission.

And beyond that…

He is also a mage! Idar School and magic technology.

Ever since he came to the Principality of Idar, these two words have always lingered in Viscount Danielson's mind.

What exactly is magic technology?

This question has been lingering in his mind for a long time.

From the earliest steam locomotives to the magical streetlights that light up the night sky of the Principality of Idar...

Viscount Danielson was shocked to find that...

The so-called magic technology,

This path of magic development, which is regarded as unorthodox by the Iren School in the western part of the empire, has already penetrated into every aspect of the Principality of Idar.

In the Principality of Idar, located in the eastern part of the empire, enjoying and using magic is no longer a right that only a select few can possess.

And magic is no longer the extraordinary power that ordinary people look up to.

This... is a blasphemy against magic? Although Viscount Danielson wanted to make such a judgment, there was no doubt that...

As magic becomes more and more popular in the Principality of Idar, the strength of the Principality of Idar will surely advance by leaps and bounds!

Viscount Danielson has always been a staunch supporter of the Iren School.

He also always believed in the views of the Ihlen School.

The core of the development of magic lies in improving the way of chanting spells and the trajectory of swinging the staff, so as to reduce the consumption of the caster's mental energy when releasing magic.

Compared with other schools on the continent, the Iren School is undoubtedly the school of magic with the largest audience.

But now...

Viscount Danielson was shaken.

Because he had witnessed with his own eyes the miracles created by the Idar School in the far eastern part of the empire!

Yes,

The current appearance of the Principality of Idar can be called a miracle of this era.

Under the influence and promotion of magic technology, the development of the Principality of Idar is extremely rapid.

And most importantly... the Principality of Idar, located in the east of the continent, is definitely a place with a genuine lack of magic power! After all, Viscount Danielson is King Cecil's confidant.

He knew clearly that at this moment, the Kingdom of Cecil was facing the embarrassing situation of gradually decreasing magic power concentration.

Faced with this earth-shaking change, even the highly respected wizards of the Iren School did not know what to do.

after all……

In the past few years, the wizards of the School of Aeron have been debating over every word in the spell and arguing over the optimal trajectory of swinging their staffs.

But,

When the concentration of magic power is no longer suitable for the mages' research...

Naturally, all the achievements of the Ihren School turned into castles in the air.

Although it sounds high-end and classy, ​​it is difficult to put it into practice.

so……

Although Viscount Danielson looked calm, his heart was filled with anxiety.

Viscount Danielson is not a stubborn and conservative person.

It was for this reason that, after realizing the strength of the Principality of Idar and the shortcomings of the Kingdom of Cecil, the first thing he wanted to do was not to try every possible means to vilify and belittle this new regime born in the eastern part of the empire.

Instead, they hope to find a way out for the future of the Kingdom of Cecil in the Principality of Idar and the Idar School!

The Idar School emphasizes the universalization of magic and the research and development of magical technology, and takes this as the core to enable everyone to enjoy the convenience and benefits of magic.

And the Idar School has indeed achieved this.

During these few days, Arnel personally led Viscount Danielson to visit several factories near the city of Idar.

certainly,

This was with Bruno's permission.

And it is not possible to manufacture extremely complex and sophisticated magic machines by simply taking a few glances at them and then copying them in the western part of the empire.

The magic machines made bursts of roars, and ordinary people without magic power could easily complete the production process that seemed extremely complicated in the past with the help of the magic machines.

Take the simplest example,

The same piece of cloth, if placed in the Kingdom of Cecil, might take a peasant woman a week to weave.

But if it were in the Principality of Idar...

All right,

The Principality of Idar would never count horses by one or two.

Especially in textile factories that specialize in producing cloth, 100 pieces is already the smallest unit of measurement! Here, magic has become a new energy source, an important tool that can promote social progress!

"Lord Anel..."

"Um?"

"You know, just a few days ago, the evil church activated the magic well in the west of the empire, causing the magic power of the Kingdom of Cecil to become increasingly thin. If it were the Principality of Idar, how would it solve such a dilemma?" Viscount Danielson pondered.

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"Magic Industrialization!"

When Viscount Danielson finished speaking, Arnel immediately gave him a positive answer.

"If it were the Principality of Idar, the church's move would have provided the prerequisites for the development of the magic industry and the possibility of recycling magic power."

"But... if it weren't for my master's wisdom and intelligence, I'm afraid the Idar School would have made no progress so far."

"Then a magical machine like this... Duke Idar might be able to sell it?"

Viscount Danielson asked tentatively.

"Even if we sell it to you, do you think the Kingdom of Cecil can provide sufficient magic power for these magical machines?"

Hearing this, Arnel couldn't help but ask back.

"this……"

You know, the reason why the magic industrialization of the Principality of Idar could be successfully rolled out in a short period of time was not only relying on the stone circles that crossed the mountains and the magic transmission lines that stretched for thousands of miles.

The support of Idar people, the progress of Idar society...

All these factors play an indispensable role in the development of magic technology and the popularization of the magic industry.

Even if Bruno really decided to transfer some of the magic machinery to the Cecil Kingdom, he would have to start from the most basic magic transmission lines.

But the problem is...

Does the Kingdom of Cecil really have the same mobility and execution capabilities as the Principality of Idar?

Does the Kingdom of Cecil have enough time? Although Arnel himself is a member of the Blood family, he is pessimistic about this.

because……

He knew too well the moral character of the vast majority of nobles of this era!

"Whether it will be sold or not, and whether we can cooperate, these are things I can't say for sure, and my decision has no final say. It all depends on your sincerity and the intention of my Lord Duke."

Arnel thought for a moment, then spoke in a deep voice.

…

The three-day period passed in a flash.

On the third day after Cecil's delegation arrived in the Principality of Idar, Bruno finally prepared a grand banquet in the Hanging Gardens at the foot of Mount Almis to entertain these guests from afar.

This was not the first time that the fat cooks in the lord's kitchen had prepared a banquet of this scale, so... although there were many ingredients to prepare, they did not feel unfamiliar at all, and everything was arranged in an orderly manner.

and……

Facing these guests from the Kingdom of Cecil, even the chefs from the Principality of Idar have their own pride! They want to let these bumpkins from the Kingdom of Cecil taste the food that was born in the Principality of Idar, so that the people of Cecil will understand...

The overwhelming advantage of the Principality of Idar over other powers is reflected in all aspects, including cooking!

…

The dinner was of very high standard.

Not only Bruno Stuart, the Duke of Idar, but almost all of Idar's high-ranking officials, including Ford, the head of Idar's Government Office, were present.

In addition, the banquet was attended by military generals of the Principality of Idar and the new aristocracy of Idar headed by Earl Dale.

When Cecil's delegation arrived at the Hanging Gardens...

They opened their mouths out of habit and let out a burst of exclamation.

From the initial shock and dissatisfaction, to the subsequent confusion, and now to the numbness...

In just a few days, the worldviews of Cecil's delegation members collapsed again and again.

They have become accustomed to being shocked and dumbfounded several times a day.

It is said that...

This is actually beneficial to the blood circulation throughout the body.

On both sides of the long oak table were people from the Principality of Idar and guests from the Kingdom of Cecil.

only……

On one side of the Cecil delegation, the person sitting at the top was not Viscount Danielson, but the princess of the Cecil Kingdom, Rhea Blood.

This was the first time that Leia had seen Bruno in person since arriving in the Principality of Idar.

He is very young, very handsome, and seems very capable and decisive.

And this,

That was Lea’s first impression of Bruno.

Although Leia sat at the head of Cecil's delegation, she looked a little uneasy at this moment.

She seemed to want to show off her status as Princess Cecil at the banquet.

But……

Facing the young duke who might become her husband, Leia's slightly blushing cheeks betrayed her nervousness and panic.

During these few days,

Leia had already witnessed the wealth and prosperity of the Principality of Idar with her own eyes, and she also knew deeply that... everything that appeared before her was created by this young Duke!

and……

Both the political structure and ruling form of the Principality of Idar seemed to be different from the books she had read.

This also made her curious about the Duke in front of her.

"Your Highness Leya..."

Bruno nodded slightly towards Lea.

Strictly speaking, Bruno's title was only duke, which was a little different from Leah's status as a princess, so he should have been treated with noble etiquette.

But……

Although he was a duke, he was also the ruler of the Principality of Idar! Although Bruno's heart trembled slightly when he saw Lea sitting opposite him, he was more aware of the responsibility on his shoulders.

Standing behind him are one million Idar citizens! He represents the future of mankind!

As for the engagement...

Whether or not to get engaged can be discussed later.

At least tonight, Bruno has only one goal, which is... to negotiate with this big client in front of him! ——

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