Magic Industrial Age

When Loye received Gary Mills' letter, only one thought came to his mind: What's coming, will eventually come!

Although Teacher Gary was jovial and unrestrained, it was more of a protective facade he put on for others.

Only he himself knew what he had to bear.

Regarding his relationship with Madam Linda, if he could truly let go, they would have been together long ago.

Regarding what Gary was going to do, Loye could only say he didn't understand, but he would respect it!

However, when his departure coincided with letters from the Siren King and Baron Miller, Loye couldn't help but overthink things.

On the surface, these were completely unrelated events from different corners of the world, with no connection whatsoever.

But to Loye, he always felt that these things might have some hidden connection.

This made him a little uneasy!

Uneasy about the current situation, and also worried about Gary Mills' safety.

If he could, he really wanted to drag Gary Mills back and imprison him in the Flowery Plains, to see who would dare to cause trouble here.

Thoughts raced through his mind, and he didn't know how long had passed before Loye finally pulled the rope on the wall.

The 'ding-dong' of the bell rang, and soon, Hoover the butler entered, pushing the door open: "Earl, what are your orders?"

Loye didn't answer immediately, but pondered for a moment, finally looking up.

"Hoover, help me arrange a meeting with Imperial Ambassador Robin Walter, and tell him I have something to discuss with him."

Hoover bowed slightly and said, "Lord Walter is not in Brussels City. If you want to meet him, it will probably take a few days."

"It doesn't matter!"

Loye paused, and then said: "Just tell him I have a big business deal to discuss with him."

"Alright!"

Hoover paused, immediately looked up, and asked: "Is it soon?

Earl, your wedding is in June, and many nobles will arrive before then, requiring you to greet them.

Going to Auckland City during this time, I'm afraid the schedule will be very tight?"

Hoover's words were quite euphemistic, but in fact, it would definitely cause delays.

Loye sighed and said: "There are some things in Auckland City that I must go to as soon as possible, so, just make the arrangements."

"I understand."

...

In the following two days, the communication magic array in the Mage Tower was frequently activated.

Gary Mills' unexplained disappearance gave Madam Linda a bad premonition.

Now, she was using various connections to find Gary Mills' whereabouts, and naturally, a letter was written to Loye.

It wasn't just her, but also Douglas Hill and Baron Miller, who also sent letters asking about the specific situation.

Loye only considered it for a moment before directly replying, stating that he knew some information, and then told Madam Linda to wait, he would go there as quickly as possible.

In any case, he would resolve the subsequent issues after he arrived.

Two days later,

Imperial Ambassador Robin Walter rushed to Brussels City.

He was sent by the Empire to preside over affairs, and was considered the foreign minister stationed in the Flowery Plains, originally a job of mediating and conveying the wishes of both parties.

As for the personnel drawn from various industries and the implementation of specific tasks, they were basically managed by His Excellency Saint Bartholomew.

This powerful Fourth-Order Catastrophe-tier Mechanical Mage, coupled with the identity of the Hohenzollern royal family, even the most unruly person would have to obediently lower their head in front of him.

In the original model, Robin Walter stayed in Brussels City, while His Excellency Saint Bartholomew ran around everywhere.

But when this Excellency became a permanent resident in the Mechanical Mage Tower and began to study and teach the processing of mechanical devices, Robin Walter was miserable.

He could only take over the tasks that Saint Bartholomew had taken before, and began to run around everywhere, presiding over the work.

This made him groan incessantly!

But he didn't dare to complain in front of His Excellency Saint Bartholomew, so he could only grit his teeth and bear it himself.

Before he came back, he had just gone to a mining area to mediate a conflict between the exploration team and the construction workers.

People, when gathered together, always have all kinds of contradictions, and if there is no one who can hold the ground, they might fight.

The biggest problem was that these people were not weaklings. Although they were all scholars, each of them was either a mage or a powerful combat professional. It would be troublesome if they fought.

During the New Year period, diplomatic work didn't bother Robin Walter, but dealing with these things made him distraught.

However, after hearing that Loye had a big business deal to discuss, he almost didn't stop and directly rushed back.

Resolving conflicts was not his main job. If he wanted to have greater political achievements in the Empire, he still had to rely on Loye.

Second floor,

Inside the study.

When Robin Walter arrived, there was still undisguised fatigue on his face.

Seeing this, Loye quickly led him to the sofa area to sit down, and then brewed a cup of black tea with milk and sugar and pushed it over.

He himself couldn't stand the taste, but it was Robin's favorite.

After taking a beautiful sip, he held the teacup and leaned on the sofa, even moving his buttocks, as if to sink his whole body into the sofa.

Loye also took a sip of tea and asked: "Why are you so tired?"

"Isn't it because I received your message and I was so excited that I rushed here overnight?"

Robin Walter straightened up again and asked: "Earl, what big business deal do you want to discuss with me?"

"Do you know anyone who does architectural design?"

Loye asked back, and added: "Not the kind of small workshop, but a real big designer,

Must have extremely deep attainments in both magic and magical energy, and be very powerful!"

Because of the existence of magic and extraordinary powers, some of the buildings in this world are actually far beyond the level they should be at this stage,

Thus, creating many landscapes that can be called miracles.

Even from Loye's perspective, they were very shocking!

And those big designers are very famous, knowledgeable, and very innovative. They often also work as magicians, painters, sculptors, etc...

It can be said that to be successful in this industry, one must be extremely capable.

Robin Walter frowned slightly, thought for a moment, as if thinking of something, and suddenly realized: "Are you finally preparing to rebuild Lionheart Castle?"

He slapped his thigh and said with a smile: "Earl, it's not me saying, a family with a thousand-year heritage, it is indeed unreasonable not to have its own family castle.

In the past, there was no rebuilding, saying that there was no money in hand, but now the magical energy industry is booming, and the benefits are quite considerable, it is time to put the construction of the castle on the agenda."

Saying this, he thought again and said: "I do know a few powerful designers, but the relationship is not deep.

However, don't worry, I'll take care of it for you, find a few nobles with status to guarantee it, and I can definitely hire a powerful one for you.

It's just that the price will be higher!"

After saying so much to himself, Robin Walter looked up and saw Loye's face was embarrassed, and he looked like he wanted to say something but stopped.

After a pause, he asked: "Did I say something wrong?"

Loye was a little embarrassed: "That, I'm actually not preparing to rebuild Lionheart Castle."

After a pause, he explained: "Lord, you are also an expert, you should know about the development of magical energy weapons.

Do you think that in the future, a simple stone castle can withstand the bombardment of magical energy cannons? As long as a gap is opened, can it withstand a group of soldiers charging with heavy machine guns?"

"This..."

The topic changed too quickly, and Robin Walter was a little unable to react, but after thinking for a moment, he said: "Traditional defensive works, I'm afraid it is difficult to play a big role.

Even if a large magic barrier is installed, covering the entire castle, it still can't withstand the continuous bombardment of magical energy cannons."

Saying this, he added: "This is not what I said, but the demonstration of the Empire's military, I heard it."

Loye nodded to express his approval, and then said: "So, I have no intention of rebuilding the castle in the short term.

In the past, this was the foundation of the family, but now, with the advent of the magical energy era, even if it is rebuilt at a great cost, it is meaningless."

"That being said, it makes some sense."

Robin Walter nodded, and then asked strangely: "Since you don't want to rebuild the castle, what are you looking for those big designers for?"

Loye said with a smile: "I'm not interested in castles, but what if I build a city?"

"A city?"

Robin Walter immediately became energetic, sat up straight, and said: "Tell me in detail!"

Loye raised his hand, took out a bound document, and threw it in front of the Imperial Ambassador.

He pointed his finger at the document and said softly: "Brussels City is still too old and outdated, and the layout is unreasonable.

With the development of industry, the population is gathering, becoming more and more crowded, and the living environment is even worse.

Therefore, I want to build a city, a modern city with a super-large magical energy pool as its core."

At this point, Robin lowered his gaze, and saw that the cover of the document clearly read - New Brussels City Plan!