Chapter 622 Security Advice

The door of the study was opened, and an old mage wearing a black dark-patterned robe, hunched over, with an artificial nerve cord wriggling behind his back, appeared in front of Rosetta Augustus.

This is not the first time they have met.

Daniel used to be a reclusive mage living in the countryside, but before that, he was one of the high-ranking members of the Royal Society of Mages, and today he is the most outstanding expert of the Society of Workers. The mentor of the president of the Royal Society of Mages, the creator of a large number of new technologies in the empire, and the technical master sought after by many nobles in Aldernan today, he has won the trust of the royal family—including the trust of Rosetta Augustus himself .

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

"It's my duty to work for you," Daniel said respectfully, bending over slightly, "I'd be happy to answer your technical questions."

Rosetta nodded, and after the old magician took his seat, 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 all goes well, we will make it into the practical stage as soon as possible."

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

"My personal wisdom is not important. The imitation magic car is the result of everyone's joint efforts, and compared to our little wisdom..." Daniel said, shaking his head gently, "Perhaps we should sigh Ansu more. The wisdom of people is that they first created the magic guide, and then they created such a precise and powerful machine as the magic car."

"Strictly speaking, it is the wisdom of the Cecil people - I called you today, just to discuss this matter with you."

Daniel lowered his eyelids and concealed the gleam in his eyes with a gesture of respect for the imperial power. He lowered his head slightly: "Please speak."

"Magic technology originated from Cecil - including our imitation of the magic net. Although the structure and unit specifications are different from the Cecil's magic net, many features are common," Rosetta said. He said slowly, "In addition, there is a railway system that is currently under construction in the western and southern parts of Aldernan, which is the product of the Cecil people, and all the core technologies are in their hands..."

Daniel raised his head: "You are worried, these technologies originated from the Cecilians,

Will it eventually threaten the security of the empire? "

"Even if you don't take these things into consideration, it is still inappropriate to hand over the lifeblood of the empire to outsiders, even if it is only part of it," Rosetta Augustus said solemnly, "The Cecilians are good at using the magic net. energy, and now they've built railroads across the empire - those powerful trains that can transport goods, but also weapons and armies, and I can even think of railroad-based wars now, Cecil People can't imagine it."

What is the role of railways? Before seeing the detailed information about the train brought back by the expedition team, Rosetta Augustus had only a general impression, but after seeing the detailed information, he realized this near-subversive almost instantly What terrifying power and potential applications of the technology of

It can transport enough troops to capture a city to its destination in a short period of time, and can maintain logistical supplies at a very low cost, and if it is for transportation to other countries, cutting off the railway can instantly make a city or even a region's supplies. Supplies are paralyzed - its transport power is so powerful that many things unimaginable on traditional roads and horse-drawn carriages are possible on rail.

Last winter, the noble council and the royal advisors were greatly shocked after they got the relevant information on the railway. They discussed the feasibility of laying a railway in the empire with shock and tension for three days and three nights. A report with more than 90 pages was presented to Rosetta. The whole report first confirmed one thing:

Typhon needs this advanced transportation technology because Typhon's factories need it.

Subsequently, two of the most significant potential hazard assessments were presented in the report -

First of all, be wary of the Ansu people using the transnational railway to launch an attack on the Empire - at the speed of the train, once the first wave of attacks arrives without warning, the guards at the pass may not even have time to blow up the track.

Second, how to protect the railways within the Empire, to 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 war, Typhon has never lacked vigilance against war, especially after the empire has developed to a certain... critical state, Ansu has become the imaginary enemy in the hearts of almost all Typhon upper classes.

Daniel looked at Rosetta Augustus silently for a few seconds, then his slightly yellow eyes moved slightly.

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

"That's exactly what I want."

"The crux of the problem is the energy, or the magic net," Daniel said calmly, "whether the railway or the train, their operation depends on the magic net laid along the way, and if the Ansu people, or Sisi, The Er people really want to attack the empire, and many of their war memories also need to rely on the magic net to run - the magic net they can carry is definitely limited, so it is the key to prevent the magic net of the empire from falling into the hands of outsiders.

"I'm currently thinking of a control structure for the magic net. Maybe we can set up a total control of the magic net in the core area of ​​the empire, so that it can shut down the magic net supply in any area at any time, even destructively. ...

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

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

As the Typhon Emperor spoke, he raised his eyelids and looked into Daniel's eyes quietly.

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

"Master, this matter is left to you. Please come up with a plan as soon as possible and give it to me to review it myself."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The old magician left, and Rosetta picked up the information she had put up before, and glanced at it at random.

"Ansu..."

He murmured the name of the ancient kingdom that was caught in the whirlpool, his eyes were calm, neither hostile nor sympathetic.

Cecil's sudden rise was surprising. Those incredible technologies and the existence of Gawain Cecil himself made him feel a little bit of a threat that he had not seen for a long time. Therefore, the powerful ruler of the empire couldn't help but think of it. Something "defensive".

But in essence, he still prefers to attack.

"After this battle, the blood of the Ansu people should be almost drained..."

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

The artificial nerve cords crawling on his back quickly wriggled for a while, before gradually returning 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 almost 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 started looking for his apprentice who was supposed to be waiting for him in the square.

Mary wasn't standing where she should be.

Daniel's brows furrowed slightly, and while looking around, he couldn't help muttering: "That idiot...where did he go..."

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

Mary ran to the edge of the square at some point. At this time, she was squatting in front of a little girl who ran from nowhere. Looking at it from a distance, Daniel even saw two magic balls of light jumping in Mary's hands.

Like a humble street clown, she ran to the square to perform tricks for passing children?

Daniel was stunned for a moment, then walked over angrily, and until he walked behind Mary, the young female mage hadn't reacted, and was still vigorously conjuring magic balls of light to tease the little girl in front of him , The latter opened her eyes wide and watched the performance of "Sister Mage" with surprise, but she finally noticed the gloomy and terrifying old Mage, and immediately shrank her neck in fear.

Only then did Mary notice the familiar aura behind her, her whole body trembled almost subconsciously, then she quickly stood up, turned around, and saw the gloomy face of her tutor without any surprise.

She immediately lowered her head and twisted her hands together nervously: "Teacher...Teacher...I..."

"How is this going!?"

"This kid's lost, I...I just wanted to..."

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

A lost little girl, dressed appropriately, so she should not be a child laborer who ran out of the factory, but it is not high enough to enter and exit the palace, and most of them are citizens living nearby.

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

A long time ago, Mary seemed to be this big when she stumbled into his mage tower...

He raised his head and looked at the nervous, even terrified female apprentice.

Now, the little girl who ran into the Mage Tower in a confused way has grown up.

If Mary hadn't run into his mage tower, what would she have been like now? Would you look at an old magician so terrified, waiting for punishment? Either they will live peacefully by their parents, or they may be married and have a husband...

Daniel's face moved, and he seemed to want to squeeze out a pleasant smile, but the withered and stiff muscles seemed to be unable to do such a complicated thing, so he had to shake his head and stroked the little girl's hair: "Don't Running around and getting lost will worry parents.”

Then he raised his hand and beckoned to the guards near the square.

The guard immediately ran over with utmost diligence, not daring to show any slights—even if the soldier didn't know the chief scholar of the Imperial Workers' Association, he just watched Daniel walk out of the Obsidian Palace accompanied by his attendants. To be treated with respect, of course.

"The child is lost, take her to her parents - I'll confirm this with your superior later."

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

After the soldiers and the children had left, Daniel glanced at Mary: "It's hopelessly stupid. Even with your identity in the Workers' Association and the contacts you know in the noble council, you can command this street. Any soldier on top, but you only know how to coax children with a few tricks."

Mary lowered her head, not daring to say a word.

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

"Remember what I told you, what happens if you leave the area I set for you at will."

Hearing the teacher's words, Mary reacted in horror, and almost subconsciously reached out to touch the iron ring around her neck.

However, before some more terrifying thoughts surfaced, she saw that the tutor reached out to her - the hand pinched the iron ring around her neck, followed by a soft click, which accompanied her for many years. The hoop was opened lightly.

Daniel muttered: "I knew that bringing you this thing won't stop you from running around, let's throw this broken thing away.

"When you go back, throw away those idiots' neck rings too."