Starting with the defeated female knight

After several months, the research base that Green had promised them was finally about to be completed.

Although due to time constraints and technical limitations, even if it were completed, that research base could hardly be considered high-end.

But it's still better than letting the mages continue to mingle in industrial and residential areas.

With a larger venue, more equipment, and various specialized areas, it can support more research and naturally requires more manpower.

...and more explosions.

[BYD, are you guys never going to stop?]

[And what does it mean to say 'to add anti-explosion level to the mage qualification assessment and increase its weight'?]

[Did I make you exercise for this reason?!]

【wrong】

Can't you fucking think of a way to stop the bombing?

[Damn it, all those tentacles around me are now explosion-resistant!]

However, in the end, explosion resistance was still added.

It not only improved the mage evaluation system unique to Dawn City.

This also exacerbated the prejudice against mages among the other people in Dawn City. Now, not only children, but even adults started to avoid them.

They were afraid that the group of monks might suddenly explode on the road.

As for the recruitment work in the capital...

Considering the physical condition of ordinary mages and apprentices in the capital, they reluctantly removed physical fitness and explosive resistance from the assessment criteria.

Lower requirements, the demonstration of the magic-powered steam train, and various research subsidies provided by Green.

After a combination of factors, the mages in Dawn City looked strange from any angle, and even their gazes toward the apprentices were somewhat subtle.

However, after the recruitment was launched, it quickly received a large number of responses, which also had a significant impact on the association's enrollment.

Subsequently, under pressure from Dawn City, the association had no choice but to lower its standards repeatedly and begin to promise and provide various other benefits.

In addition, there was the collapse of the previous school of thought.

Although it's not very obvious, and we can't see any effect at the moment.

But due to various factors, some things have indeed changed.

And it is clearly visible that after this influx of new blood, and with the adjustments made by a certain chairperson, these changes will be further expanded and deepened.

Even so, it may not be possible to restore it to its original state as a paradise for researchers.

But at least, it's more than enough for a normal mage association to function as a normal research unit.

And, as Green said before.

The overly idealistic research and operation model of Dawn City is also difficult to sustain.

Having a realistic research unit for reference and collaboration is also a good thing for the mages of Dawn City.

However, although it sounds great, there are some minor issues.

For example, those apprentices who passed the tests of the Dawn City mages and boarded the steam train.

After a long and exciting journey, we finally arrived at the long-awaited Dawn City.

What appeared before them was not the beautiful and peaceful Dawn City.

Instead, it was an eerie base where explosions would occur from time to time, and the air was filled with the smell of gunpowder. You could immediately sense something was wrong just by looking at it.

And the person who came to greet them was neither the white-bearded great mage nor the bespectacled researcher they had expected.

Instead, it was a group of muscular men with menacing smiles on their faces.

"Welcome to the Dawn City Research Base."

"Research? Of course we need to research it."

"But before that..."

The muscular men exchanged glances, their smiles growing increasingly sinister and arrogant.

"We need to test your bodies first..."

"......ah?"

And so, amidst cries and wails, the newly arrived mages were dragged off to exercise by the muscle mages.

Even after training, they still have to go through 2-3 rounds of explosion resistance and testing.

Until they completely transformed into the form of the Dawn City mages.

And at the same time.

Dawn City, or rather the entire Dawn Territory, is in an unprecedented state of activity.

Since the end of the great chaos in the capital, and especially since the beginning of the empire's revival.

The machines throughout Dawn Territory were practically smoking.

With the comings and goings of steam trains and steam-powered vehicles, large quantities of cheap industrial goods were continuously transported out.

What was brought back, however, were all sorts of rare materials, as well as various supplies that Dawn City had previously lacked.

Moreover, it's not just about short-term trade.

Thanks to its influence on children, and the gold coins that have been generated from all sides.

It's not just about industrial revitalization and investing in factory construction.

At the same time, he also acquired the rights to mine and distribute resources within the territories of many imperial families through equity investment.

The family provides manpower, while he provides training and technology. He consumes a portion of the produced minerals first, and the rest can be purchased at a lower price with priority rights, and further proportions can be made as needed.

In addition, there is the diffusion and relocation of industries.

In essence, a vast development chain and market, centered on Dawn City, with Dawn Territory as the secondary region and the Empire as the sub-sub-region, is slowly taking shape.

At the same time, trade between Dawn City and the Elven Kingdom began, accompanied by the roar of steam trains.

Although the journey is long and the cost is high, it is precisely because of this that the elves have more special products that neither Dawn City nor the Empire possesses.

At first, Green Worm was actually a little reluctant to sell those things.

It wasn't that those things were particularly valuable, but rather that he saw what Green was doing to the Empire, and felt that selling those things would be somewhat like aiding the enemy.

But under the persistent persuasion of the tentacles.

Especially after several rounds of tender persuasion.

The little elf, whose entire body was soft except for her mouth, and whose little mouth was physically soft, was eventually persuaded by the tentacles.

Lying limp in the tentacles' embrace, panting heavily, she reluctantly agreed to the deal with a resentful look in her eyes.

"I'll say it again, those things are not allowed to be sold to the Empire, otherwise, I, I will..."

【rest assured】

The tentacle patted the little elf in its arms.

With your meager output, Dawn City doesn't even have enough for its own needs, how could you possibly have any surplus to sell to the Empire?

Besides, didn't I already promise you?

Once this phase is finished, I'll have the industrial zone build another railway and a magic-powered train, and then lay them over to your area.

This not only facilitates trade, but also allows us to help each other in case of another demonic surge.

"It also makes it easier for you to catch and trick little girls, right?"

The green worm opened its mouth in a mournful voice, then arched its body and closed its eyes.

"Forget it, I'm too lazy to talk to you, you perverted tentacle."

"I'm a little tired, I'm going to sleep."

"And you'd better get this sorted out as soon as possible."

"Otherwise, I can't guarantee that I won't 'remember' this deal when I wake up tomorrow."

【knew】

Then, nestled in the tentacles, the little elf slowly fell asleep.

At the same time, as the little elf slowly drifted into a peaceful sleep.

Inside the cathedral in Dawn City, however, the lights were on and the atmosphere was bustling with activity.

Unlike the bustling activity in other parts of Dawn City, the cathedral operated smoothly as usual, even after the Empire's revival began.

After all, although it is a research institution, the cathedral is not responsible for any external output.

Although those newly arrived materials and various things can theoretically be used to cultivate tentacles.

But Green already has a wide variety of tentacles, including strong ones, weak ones, and ones with various functions.

Therefore, compared to continuing to increase the variety of tentacles, the cathedral's current focus is more on mass-producing stable-shaped tentacles.

Not only for large-scale operation, but also for stable tentacles of the same type, the computing power required for operation can be significantly reduced.

However, while large-scale production is important, tonight's focus is not on deepening that topic, but on researching another important subject.

"Hmm, your reaction to pantyhose... I mean, the pleasure response to pantyhose is quite high..."

"And stockings, leg rings, nun's habit... and maid outfits?"

"I know you like big ones, but that's okay. I've summarized my previous experience and shared it with the other kids, so they should do well tonight too..."

Inside the sacred church, Eve, wearing the wedding dress that Green had once made for her, sat on a chair.

While kneading the tentacles in her arms, she slightly closed her small feet under the table, kicked off her pure white high heels, and then stretched out her ice cream, clad in wedding stockings, onto the sticky, soft, and slightly breathing ground.

The mucus stained the pure white, then rippled slightly.

My breathing started to become heavier.

The tentacles in my arms stiffened slightly from the stimulation from my fingertips, but gradually softened after reaching a certain point.

He squinted his eyes and gradually began to enjoy this rare moment of peace.

But a moment later, a soft sigh was heard.

Would you be dissatisfied in this situation?

There's no need to hide anything, just tell the truth.

He paused slightly, then shook his head firmly.

“I know you have your concerns, and we have already agreed that this content will only make up a small part of the course.”

"As for tonight, I know that even this moment of relaxation is for another purpose."

"But I really don't mind. I'm already very content if I can genuinely help you."

silence.

Sigh, how do you manage to be so good at one thing and so bad at the other?

"Don't you like it?"

【like】

The tentacles gave an honest answer.

Eve's lips curled up slightly.

After a while.

The tentacles' eyes opened again.

To be honest, I don't mean to discourage your course; in fact, I quite enjoy it.

I also know that if I really want something, no matter how unreasonable, you will, and even willingly, give it to me.

But that's precisely why I can't do that.

Do you know why?

Eve blinked, then shook her head honestly.