Arrival at Machinery City

Recruiting people is a technical job.

Apart from refugees from disasters, the main target of recruitment is the population in other noble territories. Undoubtedly, this will lead to counterattacks from the other side.

Roland was so busy that he was exhausted. Once he became the thorn in the eyes of the nobles, it would be no small matter. He had to do it secretly. At least he couldn't openly offend others.

After much deliberation, Roland had no choice but to send someone to spread the news that the territory was recruiting people. For half a month, only a few people came. Those who came were all old, weak, sick and disabled. It was obvious at a glance that they had left because they could not survive in other territories.

Roland almost lost all his hair and went to Rambo to complain. The Brainworm Bloodblood answered bluntly: "It is impossible to recruit a large number of people in the south. Unless there is a disaster, the townspeople will not abandon their hometown. I can show you another way."

The Bloodline immediately pricked up his ears: "What can we do?"

"You can try to recruit people from other places, such as the West. Master Mason's parents are fighting in the West. Affected by the beast tide, there must be many retired veterans and their families who need to be taken care of on the front line. With the two viscounts here, you can take this opportunity to recruit people to the West."

Roland thought for a moment and asked, "How is the cost of the teleportation array calculated?"

"Let the West pay. We are helping them divert traffic, so naturally they have to pay. Of course, when cement is produced in large quantities, we can sell it to the West in exchange for repairing damaged buildings."

"There is one more thing we need to pay attention to. The nobles are not fools, they all understand the importance of population. So the people we will accept will definitely be those who cannot survive in the West. This is not a big deal. No matter how poor the people in the West are, their physical fitness will be better than that of people in other places. This is determined by the environment."

With Rambo's guidance, Roland suddenly became enlightened.

He went to Ya'an City, trying to find his former wandering bloodline friends, and with their help, he posted a mission on the [Bounty Order].

The reward is not high, but you can get it as long as you spread the news. The reward can be collected at the store of the Merchants Guild in the West.

He sent another letter to Mr. and Mrs. Cross, asking for help from the two viscounts. The two immediately gave strong support and took the initiative to apply to the western nobles to use their territories to take in some of the poor families who had lost their family breadwinners due to the war.

This was good for both sides, as it would reduce the burden of feeding the West and provide population for the southern territories. After a brief negotiation, the western nobles readily agreed to the request.

Under the operation of the nobles, a small teleportation array was opened to the south. Those who did not want to stay in the west heard the news and sneaked into the transfer team.

Everyone knows that the West announced a ban on large-scale departures, but the actual control was not very strict.

"Sir, are we just going to leave it alone like this?"

The head of the Portlem family sat in a large armchair, his eyes stern and deep.

"Since their hearts are not in the West, there is no point in keeping them. Everyone has their own ideas. Since they want to live, let them go and find a way to survive."

He then looked at his deputy and said, "I remember your great-granddaughter was born this year. Why don't you find a good place for them to live? The pollution in the west is not suitable for children to grow up."

"You're joking." The deputy, who also had a white beard, said with a smile. "I am from the West, and so are my descendants. Even if we die, our bones must be buried in the soil of the West."

The head of the Portlem family smiled. Yes, the West is not a good place. Children pick up long guns as soon as they learn to walk, and when they run, they should learn how to kill the enemy. The wind with the smell of sulfuric acid roared across the wilderness, and under every piece of land were buried the corpses of the ancestors.

But it is this land that gave birth to the strong westerners. Even if other places are more prosperous, they will never retreat for their hometown. As for those who want to survive, the head of the Portlem family does not think they have done anything wrong.

Everyone has their own choice, but some people choose to live, while others are willing to face death.

A month later, when the first group of westerners set foot on the southern land, they breathed the refreshing wind for the first time.

In June, the south entered early summer.

The blue sky was like a mirror, and the wheat fields planted in the spring had grown lush and vigorous, attracting everyone's attention at first sight. The lush, fresh green was divided neatly, and the birds and animals had just reached the most gorgeous feathers. A few birds stared at the visitor, and their green feathers dotted with red dots trembled, dazzling their eyes.

No matter what time of year, the vast fields are always a breathtaking sight. The wind blows gently across the wheat fields, stirring up surging green wheat waves. The people in the West take a breath at the same time, and for a moment they can't even take their eyes away.

This is a scene you will never see in the West, where there is only gray fog. A little boy pulled his mother's hand and whispered, "Mom, are we going to live here in the future?"

"yes."

The woman stroked his hair. Her husband had died in the West, leaving behind only a young child. Judging from the land alone, this place must be quite wealthy.

"You are the newcomers, right? Welcome to the new town. I am Olih, and I am in charge of guiding you."

Just as people were looking around, a crisp voice interrupted them. With a slight buzzing sound, a blonde girl in a maroon cake dress appeared in front of them. Her transparent wings fluttered behind her, her skin was white, and her eyes were clear. Many little girls stared at her, and their previous uneasiness disappeared.

"Please follow me and I will take you to the residential area."

Across the fields, you can see the wall and the tall beacon tower. Many plants surround the town, full of vitality. Ollie led everyone through the gate, and what came into view was not a wooden house, but a neatly built gray block building.

The most eye-catching one is the gray checkered building at the front of the residential area. A piece of colorful cloth was hung at the door, fluttering up and down in the air.

Ollie said cheerfully, "This is a residential area. If you have any questions, you can go to the place with the colored cloth and ask. The people inside will answer your questions."

This is a brainless idea. Mason wanted to write a title. While collecting opinions, the brainless words caught his attention.

It was an accident that No-Brain became a Bloodline. His father was a hunter, and he and his father were hunting when they encountered a dying monster. His father desperately killed it to protect his son, but was seriously injured. In order to save his father, No-Brain accidentally merged with the monster's bloodline and became a Bloodline. Therefore, he knows a lot about the lives of ordinary people.

"Many people are illiterate, so it's useless even if they write it down. It's better to put a piece of colorful cloth."

The colorful cloth was the original flag, and it easily attracted the attention of the townspeople. As long as they were told that they could seek help from the building where the colorful cloth was hung, over time, people would establish such awareness and take the initiative to go to the place where the colorful flag was.

"Please register here."

Westerners lined up in front of the window. A young town resident sat at the table and recorded everyone's work and issued house numbers to each person in order. As long as they found the house with the corresponding number, they could move in.

The mother who was assigned a house took the house number and took her child to find her own house. She opened the door carefully, but in fact, she was satisfied as long as she had a roof to shelter her from the wind and rain, and the rest could be done by her own hands.

Unexpectedly, the small room was very clean. The bed and cabinet were made of the same material. The woman tried knocking on them and found that they were unusually hard.

What is this? She didn't know, but these things are very useful. She put away the things she brought and leaned over to kiss the child's forehead.

"Wait for me here, okay?"

The child nodded vigorously. The woman smiled with relief, closed the door and walked out. One of the lessons left by the West is to always be aware of the environment you are in.

The gray ground was very smooth to walk on. The woman was surprised to find that there was no dust on this road and it didn't hurt her feet to walk on it. Most of the people around her had the same surprised expression, and they wandered back and forth on the road like a group of children who had found an interesting toy.

A large amount of gray may make people visually tired, but the town has planted a lot of plants. Lush vines entwine outside the buildings and bloom strings of tiny flowers. Bright colors dotted in the gray, creating a different kind of beauty. Walking to the center of the square, there stands a pure white jade monument. The branches and leaves of the green trees hang on the jade monument, which is almost transparent under the sunlight.

Besides, the square was full of people.

The cooks tapped the pot with iron spoons and greeted enthusiastically: "Those who are good at cooking can come here. We make delicious meals for the people of Xinzhen! Those who don't have anyone to cook at home can come here to eat!"

"Anyone who can forge iron should come here. The blacksmith shop is in urgent need of workers!"

"Those with bloodline abilities please report here. You will be assigned different jobs based on your bloodline!"

"......"

For a moment, the square was like a bustling market. This bustle made the westerners feel particularly friendly. With the townspeople's hard work and shouting, the new westerners quickly found jobs that suited them.

A man with a broken arm came to the blacksmith's stall and asked nervously, "I can forge iron, but my arm was broken in a fight. Can I still work?"

The man grinned and patted him on the shoulder cheerfully: "Of course, it's just a broken arm. You can train many blacksmith apprentices."

This sentence made the man's eyes red. He nodded vigorously, and was speechless for a moment.

"Thank you, thank you. Just give me a meal so I can support my family."

After seeing the man's experience, the rest of the people no longer hesitated and rushed to their favorite stall.

Roland stood in the corner, watching the townspeople communicating with each other, and a smile appeared on his face.

"It seems that they like the new town very much. Master Mason will be very happy. Cement is really an incredible material. As long as there are enough raw materials and molds, anything can be made quickly. Thanks to this, we have time to build houses large enough to accommodate outsiders."

Rambo stood beside him and nodded slightly. "Those machines are also very useful. They are like equipment specially made for cement. It's hard to imagine that Master Mason came up with this idea in such a short time."

This is a miracle. But since the new town was built, it seems that there are miracles everywhere. Roland narrowed his eyes, and he had no doubt that this place would get better and better in the future.

He couldn't help but think of the man who had created all this: "Where is Master Mason now?"

The Brainworm Blood Vein said calmly, "He's probably on his way."

......

The medium-sized mechanical airship sailed steadily in the air, with smoke coming out of the rear thrusters and the pattern of the Mechanical City engraved on the hull.

This mechanical airship has corresponding infrastructure, and the bedroom decoration is very consistent with the style of the mechanical city, mainly in metallic colors. Mason lay comfortably on the bed, and the mechanic sat beside the bed and peeled apples.

In fact, Mason has used his blessing to hack into the airship and is listening in on what's going on everywhere.

"It seems that quite a lot of people came this time. Everyone whose name can be thought of is here. Let me see... basically all the families have sent people. The Luo family, the Hart family, and the West family didn't send too many people. Is it because of the war in the west?"

Mason muttered as he roughly figured out the distribution of people on the ship. The opportunity to go to the Mechanical City was indeed rare, and those who could board this ship were all nobles. Taking advantage of this opportunity, he overheard a lot of gossip.

On the deck of the airship.

Apart from the bedroom, Class A is probably the place where the most people gather. Except for a few people, basically no one has ever been to the Mechanical City. For them, this journey is worth bragging about.

The tourists were scattered in groups of two or three, and one boy was surrounded by several people. He was a fat boy, who raised his chin proudly and welcomed everyone's attention.

"Too amazing, you are worthy of being Master Henry!"

"Are you telling the truth? Your father lives in the Machine City?"

The little fat man answered proudly: "Of course, I am going to find my father this time. He is in charge of transportation in the outer city. As long as you follow me, I will let my father take good care of you when we get to the Mechanical City."

Before anyone else could answer, the young man next to him sneered disdainfully: "He's just a person from the outside city. How can he be considered a member of the Mechanical City?"

The little fat boy's face immediately turned red, and he glared at him angrily: "What's wrong with the outer city? You can't even enter the outer city!"

The young man said contemptuously, "It's not that difficult. My uncle is from the inner city. As long as he asks, I can go anywhere, whether it's the outer city or the inner city."

The people surrounding the young man were gloating over the misfortune: "You don't even know Master Bot, and you still dare to boast that your father is from the Mechanical City? Master Bot's uncle is an outstanding researcher in the inner city, and he is not comparable to those untalented idiots."

The fat boy's face turned pale and blue, and the two sides started arguing. Mason didn't pay much attention to the children's play, and listened to the other people's conversation. When there was no more news, he released the control and asked the mechanic to bring the meal back to eat.

The food on the airship was pretty good. Thick slices of ham were sandwiched between white bread, and the creamy mushroom soup tasted exactly the same every day, which made Mason wonder if the chef had measured the seasoning before making the soup. The steaming apple pie was extraordinarily soft and crispy when bitten, and was the most delicious dish. In addition, fresh fruit was added to the meals every day.

There was food, drink and gossip, so Mason hardly ever went out. After listening to the gossip, he would turn off the blessing and continue reading books in the Luo family with Oreius, so he didn't pay attention to the rumors that quietly spread on the ship.

At some point, a mysterious noble family spread across the ship. It was said that they were so noble that even the maids who served meals were of A-rank bloodline.

In fact, it was just one time that someone tried to attack the vest and was beaten up by Mason on the deck. This was the thing he didn't understand the most. Stupid guys were indispensable everywhere, just like the law that there must be stupid villains in novels.

Apart from that, there was nothing to worry about in the boring airship life. To others, the dreamy sky was just countless wriggling pieces of meat, and if you looked closely, it was indeed a kind of spiritual pollution.

Looking at the ceiling above his head, Mason estimated: "I should arrive at the Mechanical City tomorrow."

The airship suddenly shook, followed by a second, third, and the entire airship shook violently. Mason immediately connected to the airship's sensor. Countless strange birds circled around the airship, making piercing screams.

Why are there so many monsters around the Mechanical City! ?

The same thought occurred to everyone. The scene before their eyes was not an illusion. The monsters were swooping down from the sky towards the weak humans, so fast that they left behind a shadow.

“Aaaaaaaah!!”

The fat boy who had been arguing a few days ago happened to be standing by the side of the ship. He sat down on the ground and screamed in fear. The sound attracted the attention of the monster, and the fat boy rolled and crawled backwards, but he could not escape the sharp bird beak.

"Bang!"

The weird bird head was reflected in the black pupils, and at the critical moment, the strange bird was kicked out. The little fat boy looked at the mechanic stupidly as he retracted his foot. His thin body was wrapped in a black coat, and his eyes were cold and sharp.

He immediately found support and in a hurry he hugged the other person's thigh: "Help!"

Before the other party could shake him off, the little fat boy let go of his hand with a tearful face and begged for mercy tremblingly: "I, I, I, I didn't mean it."

The woman ignored him and returned to her previous position in silence. The little fat man then realized that there was another person standing there. He had warm hair and eyes, and a gentle and calm temperament. Standing with the woman with a pink and purple ponytail, there was a strange harmony.

Before the earth-shaking disaster, the young man glanced at him indifferently, and the little fat boy hurriedly followed him: "Take me with you! Take me with you! Oh, take me with you...!"

"Follow me."

The woman said this coldly, then turned to face the monsters and uttered a simple word.

"snake."

The sound shook the air, and the side of the ship began to twist under the external force. No one knew how this happened. A giant steel snake rose into the air and tightened around the monster's body. Its surface reflected a cold light like snow. The friction between parts and parts made a teeth-grinding sound. Something small burst out and hit the deck.

A large number of monsters were attracted by the movement here, and they rushed to the rampaging giant snake. The passengers who were fighting all leaned towards the giant snake, using it as a fulcrum to boost their fighting spirit. The crowd gradually formed a core.

At this moment, Fei Tian suddenly tilted backwards. The change in gravity caught many people off guard, and the monsters not in the air took the opportunity to launch an attack. For a while, screams were heard continuously, and blood flowers bloomed, staining the deck red.

"A monster got into the engine!"

The screams made the people even more desperate. The rolling black smoke rose to the sky. No one thought that an ordinary visit would turn into a life-threatening journey. At the critical moment, the mechanic held the ground with both hands, and a metallic brilliance flashed in his eyes.

"Wake up, children."

As the woman whispered, all the metal plates that were in contact flew into the air. The giant snake was given a pair of wings. Like the feathered serpent in mythology, it shone brightly in the sunlight. The giant beast shook its head, threw away a group of strange birds, and then dragged the airship that was emitting billowing thick smoke and smashed it into the forest below.

"Hold on, ready to land!"

Amid the noisy screams, the boy's voice was very clear. The airship's structure was rapidly transformed, growing air cushions and support legs for shock absorption. Mason quickly noticed that the monsters had changed direction, and were clearly aiming to hit the fragile joints of the airship. Even though the mechanic's ability was extraordinary, it was still difficult to reverse fate in just a dozen seconds.

“Bang! Boom!”

The entire mechanical airship disintegrated in the air, and the bloodline members used their own skills to scramble to escape the disaster. However, as soon as they got out of the airship, they ran into a mad monster, and the sharp beak of the strange bird pierced the chest of the nearest human, frightening his companions so much that their faces turned pale.

Those who could board this ship were all powerful and wealthy, and they had never thought that they would encounter such a thing. The brilliance of the Sealed Artifact and the bloodline ability shone in competition with each other. The metal snake beast finished, and with its last effort, it gathered as many fragments as possible, and smashed heavily on the ground with its back as a buffer.

In the chaos, the little fat boy ran out desperately. He was about to jump off the overtime when he was suddenly pushed to the deck. The boy who had quarreled with him earlier rushed out without looking back, and the flames shot out wildly.

Mason's mind moved, and the spore whip wrapped around the fat boy's waist, helping him avoid being swallowed by the flames. The mechanic grabbed the two of them and jumped down from the sky. The giant snake's tail just became a step for falling. A few seconds later, an amazing wave of air exploded from not far away, washing over the entire forest. The three of them rolled to the ground, avoiding the swirling airflow.

After a while, the little fat boy got up from the ground tremblingly. Looking at the trees around him, he was so scared that his soul left his body.

"We are doomed. This is the forest outside the Mechanical City. All the waste products developed by the Mechanical City are thrown into this forest. Over time, a unique ecological environment has developed here. There are a large number of mechanical beasts. It is extremely difficult for us to get out."

Thinking of the dangers his father had mentioned, he even felt that it might be better to die in the explosion.

As soon as he finished speaking, the two people disappeared from his sight. The fat man was stunned for a moment, then he realized that the other party had gone far away. He hesitated for a moment, but still jumped off the stone and chased after them.

Not long after they walked, a mechanical beast came over following the sound. The mechanical leopard stepped out of the jungle, staring at the three people with its red eyes. Hearing the mechanical beast's unique growl, the little fat man couldn't help but tremble.

Mason was somewhat helpless: "How dare you have such a little courage to conflict with others on the airship?"

The little fat man just thought he had heard the conversation and answered proudly: "He doesn't dare to kill me on the airship, but the robot dares!"

"......"

Mason didn't know whether to praise the other party for being brave or to say that he was spineless. He sighed and didn't intend to waste time here. The mechanic walked forward and the mechanical leopard just leaned forward to make an attacking posture and stopped, leaning forward and surrendering to the woman's palm.

The little fat boy looked at this scene stupidly, thinking he was dreaming.

Could she be from the Mechanical City too? But it doesn't look like that. People from the outer city don't have such abilities, and people from the inner city are cold to everyone.

While they were daydreaming, the mechanic returned with the new pet. Mason asked the little fat boy to sit on it. The little fat boy looked confused. He didn't expect to be treated like this. "Why me?"

The boy curled his lips and said, "When it gets hungry, I'll make food for it."

The little fat boy was horrified: "I'm not delicious, don't eat me!"

"I'm kidding you. If something really happens, you can let it take you away."

The little fat boy hesitated for a while and said, "This is not good."

It was nice to have such a funny guy to joke with. As the two walked and talked, more metal beast bees swarmed over them, and the fat man once again had the idea of ​​running away. He pulled Mason loyally, intending to take him with him. The latter touched his head and said gently, "No, leave it to the mechanic."

Mechanic? That's what the woman is called?

The little fat boy then realized that he didn't know the names of the two people in front of him.

Before the other party could react, the tentacles that had captured the prey retracted without hesitation. The elastic limbs wanted to completely entangle the prey. At the critical moment, the mechanic suddenly jumped up. She was like a slippery fish, slipping out of the narrow gap. The mechanical pocket watch was thrown high into the air, forming a gun with a cold glow. The mechanic held the hand and shot at the monster without hesitation.

The fat man's heartbeat quickened as he watched, and he seemed to be in the other person's current situation. His blood was surging as if it was about to burn. The mechanic jumped over the wreckage, raised his hand and shot at the metal tentacles. Clusters of exploding flames reflected in his dark pupils, and the mechanical beasts roared and launched their attacks.

Huge lightning and thunder illuminated the dome, the strong wind chased the heavy rain, the heavy rain chased the strong wind, the wind and rain joined together to chase the small figure, but they could never catch up with each other's clothes.

The overwhelming attack seemed to destroy the entire forest. Those huge and terrifying figures broke the trees and rushed into everything recklessly. The mechanic coldly eliminated all enemies, like a precise killing machine. At this moment, the fat man felt deeply afraid. After the mechanic solved the last metal beast, he walked towards them on the scattered debris. The broken trees fell to pieces, and all fell except the one they were standing on...

...etc?

Except for the tree they were standing on?

The little fat boy suddenly shuddered and turned to look at the boy next to him. The boy smiled at him, his eyelashes were long and thick, and his smile was gentle. It was like the wind blowing past his face, without any aggression.

But it was this smile that made the little fat man swallow his saliva subconsciously. He didn't notice at all that even though those mechanical beasts were fighting to the death just now, why didn't any of them attack them?

This seemingly gentle boy is not simple at all!

He no longer dared to look at the two people so lightly as he did before. He honestly gave out all the information he knew and followed them towards the direction of the Mechanical City.

No matter what kind of mechanical beast came, the mechanic could easily kill it. Later, in order to travel more comfortably, she tamed three metal beasts as mounts.

In this way, the three of them passed through the forest smoothly and rushed to the location of the Mechanical City.

It was a magnificent city in the sky, a mechanical city that always floated in the clouds. Hundreds of mechanical airships took off from the port every moment. Unlike the city structure that Mason was familiar with, the city in front of him was pointed at the top and narrow at the bottom, looking like a huge spinning hammer. To be precise, this was an opportunity formed by the combination of countless metal spinning hammers of different lengths and thicknesses. The unique bronze color of the machinery shone in the light, making it particularly spectacular.

The little fat boy's eyes lit up, and he pointed at the Mechanical City and said loudly: "Mechanical City! This is the Mechanical City!"

In Mason's eyes, the spaceships took off from the meat, and the entire mechanical city seemed to be stuck in the stomach of a monster.

"......"

The little fat man calmed down and looked at the two silent people with confusion: "Aren't you here to find the Mechanical City? Why are you not excited at all?"

Mason came back to his senses: "Nothing, let's go."

The path to the mechanical city is made of those small metal cones, which are like elevators and will automatically descend to the ground to pick up humans.

The round robot turned in front of them, casting a beige beam of light on everyone. After scanning for a moment, it made a stiff electronic sound.

"Ding ding, ding ding, identity confirmed, welcome to the Mechanical City."

It slid back, revealing an elevator leading upwards.

The three of them boarded the elevator, and the view in front of them suddenly opened up.

Huge steel and glass structures soar into the sky, and identical buildings are arranged in a regular staircase, full of a regular beauty that is pleasing to the eye. The pillar-shaped tower in the center alone is more than 700 meters high, and with more than 200 floors, it seems to extend all the way to the clouds. In fact, it does. Because this city is completely floating in the sky!

Arriving at the Mechanical City, the little fat boy immediately became excited. He raised his head high and said, "Come with me, I will take you to find my father!"

Even so, it was obviously his first time in the Mechanical City, and his familiarity was not much better than Mason's. Fortunately, he had his father's address and asked all the way to the destination. His father worked at a transport port in the outer city, and was a manager of some size, with his own house and office.

Hearing the identity of the fat man, the workers showed respect. In fact, they should be called managers. Large and small machines are responsible for moving, repairing and driving, and humans only need to inspect and maintain them.

Mason's eyes were glued to the machines. If these things appeared in Newtown, he couldn't imagine how happy he would be as a young viscount.

Image, you must pay attention to your image. He reminded himself silently a hundred times in his heart before looking away with great difficulty.

The fat boy's father looked like his son. The middle-aged man had a friendly smile and a round figure. When he saw his son, who was covered in dust, and two strangers, he was obviously stunned.

"What's going on, Henry?"

"What's going on? The mechanical airship you arranged fell down, Dad!"

The middle-aged man's expression changed drastically after hearing these words. He asked nervously about the details. After learning that it was Mason and the other two who helped the fat boy, he thanked them with great gratitude: "Thank you for helping my son. If there is anything I can do to help, please let me know."

Mason didn't hesitate to save the little fat boy. Besides being kind-hearted, his act had a deeper meaning.

"We want to get into the inner city."

Although helping the boy could achieve the same result, and even be easier, Mason hated the other party's behavior of kicking him when he was down. In comparison, the fat boy was more pleasing to the eye.

Hearing his request, the middle-aged man was stunned. He didn't know whether it was because of his straightforwardness or because of the request. He pressed the button to have the fat boy taken out, and then turned to Mason.

"You want to enter the inner city? This is not an easy thing. But you came at the right time. The Mechanical City recently held a competition. As long as you win, you will be qualified to enter the inner city."

The man searched for a while and handed Mason a crumpled flyer. On it was written in conspicuous font: "Machine Modification Competition Requirements".

This is not good luck. Mason thought to himself that this game was probably prepared for the guests who came from afar.

The Mechanical City sent an invitation letter, but did not say that they would be invited to enter the inner city. In order to shut up the association, they specially set up this competition. The winner can enter the inner city, and if you don't qualify, then it can't be the Mechanical City's fault.

The middle-aged man had no idea what he was thinking, and continued to introduce proudly: "The Mechanical City welcomes everyone. Anyone can participate in this competition, but only the first place can enter the Mechanical City."

"I see, thank you for your help." Mason thought of something else. "Why did you let him come to you by boat alone?"

Judging from the love the man has for his children, he should not be an irresponsible parent. He is not a blood relative and has no connections to the noble association, so how could he be allowed to board such a ship alone?

"I am sorry for them."

The middle-aged man took a puff of cigarette and used the smoke to hide his expression.

"The structure of the Mechanical City is very strange. It is said that the original people in the Mechanical City were a group of research madmen. They believed that the human body restricted the time for research, so they transformed themselves and became half-human, half-machine creatures. From then on, all researchers entering the inner city must undergo mechanical transformation and abandon their human emotions before they are eligible for promotion."

"Those who don't want to lose their emotions or don't have talent can only stay in the outer city and do simple repairs and sales. At the same time, the outer city is also home to everyone's family. I am not a native of the Mechanical City. I stayed here because the Mechanical City needed people to transport goods. My wife and children stayed in my hometown. After my wife died of illness, the children have been left without anyone to take care of them. Now that I have the conditions, I want to take them over. It happened that the Mechanical City sent out a mechanical airship, so I gave them money to add a seat. I didn't expect this to happen."

At this point, the middle-aged man showed gratitude: "Thank you so much. If you hadn't saved my son, I really don't know what to do."

"It's just a coincidence, don't worry about it."

Mason smiled. This little fat guy was blamed for their mistakes. If he had taken another airship back, he would not have encountered the accident. Those strange birds were obviously driven by someone to attack the joints of the airship in order to break it apart.

He was now really curious. How many spies were there in the Mechanical City who could do such a thing to the airship that transported the nobles of the Aristocratic Association?