Magic Industrial Age

Just as Douglas said, this night was destined to be sleepless.

Douglas Hill first returned to his laboratory, gathered all his apprentices,

and then hand-wrote invitations, handing them to his apprentices.

These apprentices would deliver the invitations to the most powerful people in the entire city of Auckland.

Those who received the letters reacted in various ways: some were confused, some puzzled, some frowned, some were distressed, and some immediately sent people out to gather information…

Despite the varied responses, even the Seven Gods Church and the commander of the Seventh Mixed Legion, who were the most independent, expressed their attitude frankly.

They would definitely be there tomorrow!

This was Loy's prestige!

In fact, he had neither status nor a clear position in Auckland, but he had the power to mobilize everyone with a single invitation.

Of course, Loy didn't care about these things.

He didn't stay in the Mage Tower for long, but took Madam Linda, who was sleeping, in Douglas's magic carriage back to 19 Lombard Street.

There, he met Mrs. Lavinia Cassidy again.

It had been almost two years since they last met, and Mrs. Cassidy was still in good health, but her eyesight had deteriorated, and her old eyes were blurred.

When she saw Loy, she leaned forward to confirm his identity, immediately giving him a big hug and a cheerful smile.

In a sense, she was now working for Loy, acting as the housekeeper of this house, and receiving a considerable monthly salary.

It was just that the little old lady was very lonely when Loy and the others were away, and her happiness at this moment was genuine!

Also, because this little old lady was there, the house was kept clean and tidy even though no one lived there.

Loy first used a 'Levitation' scroll to send Madam Linda to rest on the goose feather bed,

then sat behind the desk, casually flipped through a book, and tasted the tea and snacks that Mrs. Cassidy brought.

It was as if time had flowed backward, returning to the old days, and his slightly restless heart gradually calmed down.

Loy was still very young, but for some reason, he was like an old man, very fond of reminiscing about the past.

He didn't fall asleep that night either, but just sat there to recharge his energy, constantly thinking about what he had to do.

As for Oliveira, she was hidden in the shadows, like the most dutiful guard, protecting Madam Linda's safety.

This state continued until the sky was slightly bright, when a carriage appeared at the street corner.

But it was too early, and the owner of the carriage didn't come forward, but waited there.

Then, one carriage after another appeared, more and more, forming a long line.

At this time, Madam Linda finally woke up from her sleep, perhaps because it had been too long since she had slept so peacefully, she was confused for a long time after opening her eyes.

It wasn't until she saw Loy again that she sat up in shock, her eyes full of disbelief.

"Loy, you actually came."

"I'm here to take you to Flower Collar, and of course, to fulfill Teacher Gary's commission."

"Gary? What the hell is going on with that bastard Gary? How dare he leave without saying goodbye?"

Madam Linda looked very irritable, but the sadness in her eyes couldn't be concealed, and Loy repeated what he knew.

Until he stopped talking, Madam Linda was still unable to let go: "We are husband and wife, and our wedding vows were to face everything together, whether in poverty or wealth, sickness or adversity.

How dare he? How dare he leave without saying goodbye?"

"Madam Linda!"

Loy raised his voice, even adding a bit of soul deterrence from 'Dragon Might Unleashed', to calm her down.

At this time, Loy said: "I think Teacher Gary's choice is right."

"I don't know what Teacher Gary encountered, but what should be faced will eventually be faced, and only by facing the problem directly can it be solved.

Moreover, don't worry!

Coincidentally, I'm going to marry Lilya, and she needs your help to manage the various matters of the wedding and the reception of female relatives."

Madam Linda pursed her lips: "But if I leave, Gary, if he, if he…"

"He won't come back here again. When things are resolved, he will go directly to Flower Collar to find you.

Moreover, most importantly, if you stubbornly stay here, if you are captured by that hidden force, then Teacher Gary will be truly constrained and have a narrow escape."

"As for your Ortiz Pharmaceutical Company, don't worry, I will find the most suitable manager to ensure that your profits will only increase, not decrease."

"Okay, alright!"

In order to persuade Madam Linda, Loy could be considered to have spoken earnestly and kindly.

Fortunately, Madam Linda was not a stubborn person. After thinking for a moment and weighing the pros and cons, she still agreed.

Having settled her, Loy finally breathed a sigh of relief, considering it to be the most uncontrollable trouble of this trip resolved.

Although there were still many follow-up matters, he didn't find them difficult anymore.

When the sun rose, Mrs. Cassidy had already prepared breakfast. After eating a hasty bite, he began to receive the guests who had already arrived.

Loy was not familiar with these people, and there were too many of them, each with their own ideas and demands, which would become very troublesome.

Therefore, this time Loy did not meet them publicly, but met them individually in the study, one after another, for corresponding communication and exchange.

The first person he met was the current governor of Auckland, Baron Miller's cousin, Bard Petrovic.

According to Baron Miller himself, this cousin of his was more than steady but lacked ability, kind-hearted but not decisive enough.

He couldn't do the work of expanding territory, but if a very good 'foundation' was handed over to him, it wouldn't get worse.

This one was a typical city-守護主 (shǒu hù zhǔ - guardian lord).

After the Auckland City went through the large-scale clearing by two Petrovic family governors, it has embarked on the right track of development,

and various tones and policies have been determined, so what is needed is this 'stable' style of doing things.

He maintained Auckland City quite well, and hardly any major problems occurred.

But his shortcomings were also very prominent, just like this time, he was very slow to respond to the kidnapping of young girls case.

Facing him, Loy could still make the decision, after all, everyone knew that he and Miller were on good terms,

and this time, facing a Fourth-Order Calamity, he naturally expressed that he would fully cooperate.

The second person Loy received was the commander of the Seventh Mixed Legion, a powerful and cold soldier, Colonel Enzo Paxson.

This one had been in charge of the Seventh Mixed Legion for many years.

He had fully experienced the curfew in Auckland City, the bombardment of the Twilight Hermitage, and even the military exercises to reach the 'Multinational Convention',

It can be said that he was the one with the most power and the highest status.

If it weren't for some private friendship with the Petrovic family, he probably wouldn't have bothered with Loy.

Facing him, Loy didn't waste any words, directly stated his demands, and gave the conditions.

In the Habsburg Empire, legions cannot be moved lightly. If they are out of control or driven by certain ambitious people, it is easy to cause great damage.

There is a precedent for this, and the Imperial Royal Family is very taboo!

But as the saying goes, there are policies above and countermeasures below, and there are still operable means to move.

For example, with the endorsement of the local government, a petition can be submitted, and then approved by the military, and documents can be issued to mobilize a part of the army to intervene in certain local affairs.

These things seem complicated, but they can be achieved quickly through the magic communication network.

As long as both parties are willing.

And Loy's method of impressing this Colonel Enzo Paxson was simple: spend money!

Donate money, buildings, supplies, and weapons to the garrison!

The legion and the local area are separate, but if someone sends banners and supplies to the legion, they can't refuse, can they!

Loy spent money through formal channels, and Colonel Enzo Paxson could also accept it through formal channels,

Then, getting benefits is also an extra credit, and he is naturally willing.

The only one who suffered in this transaction was Loy's money bag, but he had the most money to spare!

The third person who entered 19 Lombard Street was Loy's acquaintance, the president of the Seven Gods Bank, and the loyal follower of the Goddess of Wealth, Waukeen, Mr. Mark Williams.

Loy's first windfall, the harvest from the Bloody Mary Pirates, was deposited into the Seven Gods Bank through him.

Even later, Loy's deposits and withdrawals at the Seven Gods Bank were handled through him.

If it was before, it would have been fine, but after inheriting the earldom and promoting the magic industry,

the turnover under Loy's name had reached an exaggerated level.

Mark Williams used to be just the president of a small local bank, but now, the throughput of millions of gold Thalers has made him stand tall and speak among a group of Waukeen followers.

Regarding Loy's request, he guaranteed it with a pat on his chest!

Not only the bank, but even the bishops of other Seven Gods Temples were introduced, discussed, brokered, and coordinated by him.

In the end, he managed to put together a fairly powerful temple team, and also took several sacred items specifically for dark creatures.

And Loy also promised that as long as Mark was still in this position for one day, the Raymond family's business through the Seven Gods Bank would all go through him.

As for the Seven Gods Temple, he will send a considerable donation, guaranteeing their satisfaction.

Later, there were also two Third-Order spellcasters from Philante Magic Academy, the director of the police department, and executives at all levels of the Roy Fitz Magic Energy Group.

In short, after a series of talks, Loy mobilized all the forces in the entire city of Auckland through various means such as spending money and making promises.

Until noon approached, all the appointments that should have been made were made, and all the communications that should have been made were made,

Loy finally walked to the balcony by the window on the second floor, faced the countless reporters and onlookers on the street, and began his speech.