The door of the study was opened, and an old wizard wearing a black dark patterned robe, hunched over, and with artificial nerve cords behind him appeared in front of Rosetta Augustus.

This is not the first time they have met.

Daniel was once a hidden wizard who lived in seclusion in the countryside, but before that, he was one of the senior members of the Royal Mage Society. After that, he was the most outstanding expert of the Engineering Society. He was also the mentor of the President of the Royal Mage Society, the creator of a large number of new technologies in the Empire, and the technical master that many nobles in Aldernan are scrambling to pursue. He has been deeply trusted by the royal family - including Rosetta Augustus himself.

Emperor Rosetta has always treated politely to technicians. He didn't mind Daniel's horror at all, and at the same time, a slightly stiff smile appeared on his face: "Master, I hope my summons will not affect your work."

“It is my duty to work for you,” Daniel said respectfully, bent down slightly, “I’m happy to answer questions in the technical field for you.”

Rosetta nodded, and after the old magician sat down, he asked, "It is said that the imitation of the magic car has been successful?"

"Yes, the prototype will be tested in two days," Daniel replied, "if everything goes well, we will get it into the practical stage as soon as possible."

"Your wisdom is an immeasurable wealth of the empire," Rosetta couldn't help but sigh, "With new means of transportation, coupled with the new railway system... we can finally solve the problem of factory raw materials and finished products."

"My personal wisdom is not important. Imitation of magic car is the result of everyone's joint efforts, and it is more than the small wisdom of us..." Daniel said, shook his head gently, "Perhaps we should lament the wisdom of the Ansu people, which is that they first created magical vehicles and then created a sophisticated and powerful machine like magical vehicles."

"Strictly speaking, it is the wisdom of the Cecilians - I asked you to come today, just to discuss this with you."

Daniel lowered his eyelids, keeping his respectful attitude towards the imperial power, concealed the glimmer of light flashing in his eyes. He lowered his head slightly: "Please speak."

"The magic technology originated from Cecil - including the magic nets we imitated. Although the structure and unit specifications are different from those of the Cecilians, many characteristics are very common," Rosetta said slowly. "In addition, there is the railway system that is now being started in the south of Alder, which is a product of the Cecils, and all the core technologies are under their control..."

Daniel raised his head: "Are you worried that these technologies that originated from the Cecilians will eventually threaten the security of the empire?"

"Even if you don't consider these, it is inappropriate to hand over the lifeline of the empire into the hands of outsiders. Even if it's just a part of it," said Rosetta Augustus seriously. "The Cecils are good at using the energy of the magic net, and now they have built railways in the empire - those powerful trains can transport goods, weapons and troops. I can even now conceive some plans for war based on railways, which the Cecils cannot imagine."

How effective is the railway? Before seeing the detailed information about the train brought back by the inspection team, Rosetta Augustus had only a general impression, but after seeing the detailed information, he realized almost instantly how terrible power and potential application of this nearly subversive technology has-

It can transport troops enough to conquer a city to the destination in a short time, maintain logistical supplies at extremely low costs, and if it is for transportation from other countries, cutting off the railway can instantly paralyze the supply of supplies in a city or even a region - its transportation power is so strong that many things that cannot be imagined on traditional roads and carriages become possible on railways.

Last winter, the noble parliament and royal advisers were greatly shocked after obtaining relevant information on the railway. They discussed the feasibility of laying railways in the empire for three days and three nights, and finally gave Rosetta a report of more than ninety pages. The whole report first confirmed one thing:

Tifong needs this advanced transportation technology because Tifong's factory needs it.

Subsequently, the report presented two of the most significant potential risk assessments—

First of all, we must be wary of the Ansu people using transnational railways to launch attacks on the empire - at the speed of the train, once the first wave of attacks arrive without warning, the guards at the pass may not even have time to blow up the tracks.

Secondly, how to protect the railways within the empire, ensure that they are completely under the control of the empire, and prevent them from being destroyed by the enemy.

As an empire that emerged from the fire of war, Tifeng never lacked vigilance against war, especially after the empire developed to a certain... critical state, Ansu had become an imaginary enemy in the hearts of almost all Tifeng's upper class.

Daniel looked at Rosetta Augustus quietly for a few seconds, then his slightly yellowed eyes turned slightly.

"Your Majesty, I'm just a technician, so I probably don't understand your military concerns very much, but from a technical perspective, I can give you some advice."

“That’s exactly what I want.”

"The key to the problem is energy, or magic nets," Daniel said calmly. "Whether the railway or the train, their operation depends on the magic nets laid along the way. And if the Ansu people, or the Cecils, really want to attack the empire, many of their war memories also need to rely on magic nets to run. The magic nets they can carry themselves must be limited, so it is the key to prevent the empire's magic nets from falling into the hands of outsiders.

"I'm recently conceiving a control structure for magic networks. Perhaps we can set up the overall control of magic networks in the most core area of ​​the empire, so that it can close the supply of magic networks in any region at any time, or even destructively shut down...

"Unless the enemy controls the core areas of the empire and captures the imperial capital and the palace, their activities in any area within the empire will be cut off from their energy supply..."

"...This plan is very good," Rosetta Augustus thought and said slowly, "Well... it's very good."

The Emperor Tifeng said, lifting his eyelids and quietly staring into Daniel's eyes.

The artificial nerve cord behind Daniel was still squirming gently, his face calmly, facing Rosetta's gaze calmly.

"Master, I'll leave this matter to you. Please come up with a plan as soon as possible and leave it to me for personal review."

"Yes, your Majesty."

The old magician left, and Rosetta picked up the information he had put up before and took a look at it casually.

"An Su..."

He murmured the name of the ancient kingdom that was trapped in a whirlpool, his eyes calmed, neither hostility nor sympathy.

Cecil's sudden rise was surprising. The incredible techniques and the existence of Gowen Cecil himself made him feel a long-lost threat. Therefore, this powerful empire ruler could not help but think of some "defense" matters.

But essentially, he still prefers attacking.

"After this battle, the blood of An Su people should have almost shedded..."

Daniel left the emperor's study and left the long corridor in front of the study. He walked through the front hall of Obsidian Palace, left the main entrance of the palace, and walked to the square in front of the palace. He took a deep breath and then slowly exhaled.

The artificial nerve cords crawling on his back quickly squirmed for a while, and it gradually returned to calm after a few seconds.

Thanks to the knowledge given by the master, he was able to control his emotions and reactions so successfully. If he was the one who had been almost mentally out of control before, it would be absolutely impossible to complete such a difficult negotiation.

After relaxing a little, the old magician raised his head and began to look for his apprentice who was supposed to be waiting for him in the square.

Mary didn't stand where she should be.

Daniel's brow frowned slightly, and he couldn't help but mutter, "Where did that idiot go..."

He didn't look for it for too long. In just a few minutes, he saw his familiar black-haired female apprentice-

Mary ran to the edge of the square at some point, and was squatting in front of a little girl who came from somewhere. Looking from a distance, Daniel even saw two magic light balls jumping in Mary's hand.

She actually ran to the square like a humble street clown to perform tricks on passing children?

Daniel was stunned for a moment, then walked over angrily. Until he walked behind Mary, the young female mage had not yet reacted, and was still vigorously creating magic light balls to tease the little girl in front of her. The latter opened his eyes wide and watched the performance of "Sister of the Wizard" with a look of surprise. But she finally noticed the old mage with a gloomy face, and immediately shrank her neck in fear.

Only then did Mary notice the familiar aura behind her, she almost shivered subconsciously, then stood up quickly, turned around, and saw the instructor's gloomy face without any surprise.

She immediately lowered her head and nervously tugged her hands together: "Guide... instructor... I..."

"What's going on!?"

"This kid is lost, I...I just want to..."

Daniel's angry words were about to be spoken, but after hearing Mary's words, he couldn't help but be stunned for a moment, and then he looked down at the little girl.

A lost girl is dressed quite well, so she should not be a child laborer who ran out of the factory, but she cannot reach the level of entering and leaving the palace. She is mostly a citizen living nearby.

For some reason, another thought suddenly popped up in Daniel's mind—

A long time ago, when Mary ran into his mage tower in a daze, it seemed that it was so big...

He raised his head and looked at the female apprentice who was nervous and even panic-looking.

Now, the little girl who ran into the mage tower in a confused manner has grown up.

If Mary hadn't run into his mage tower back then, what would she be like now? Will she look at an old magician in such panic, waiting for punishment? Or would she live peacefully with her parents, or have married and have a husband...

Daniel's face moved, as if he wanted to squeeze out a kind smile, but the shriveled and stiff muscles could no longer do such a complicated thing, so he had to shake his head and press the little girl's hair: "Don't run around, getting lost will make parents worry."

Then he raised his hand and called on the guards near the square.

The guard immediately ran over diligently, not daring to be negligent at all. Even if the soldier did not know the chief scholar of the Imperial Arts Association, he had just watched Daniel walk out of the Obsidian Palace with his own eyes, so he naturally had to treat it respectfully.

"This child is lost and takes her to her parents-I will confirm this with your superiors after that."

Daniel casually ordered, and the soldiers agreed in a series of ways.

After the soldiers and children left, Daniel glanced at Mary: "It's hopelessly stupid. Even with your identity as a labor association and the connections you know in the noble council, you can command any soldier on this street, but you only know how to use a few tricks to coax the children."

Mary lowered her head and didn't dare to say a word.

Daniel's gaze then fell on Mary's neck and on the iron rune neck ring.

"Remember I told you what would happen if I left the area I specified for you at will."

When Mary heard the instructor's words, she reacted in shock and almost subconsciously reached out to touch the iron ring between her neck.

However, before some more terrifying thoughts emerged, she saw the instructor reaching out to her - the hand pinched the iron ring between her neck, and then with a light click, the iron ring that had accompanied her for many years was opened lightly.

Daniel muttered, "I knew that bringing you this thing can't stop you from running around, so I'd better throw this broken thing away.
Chapter completed!