Chapter 774 Northern Plan

The latest website: When Firm was in a trance, Victoria was also seriously looking at this young man with blond hair who looked about the same age as her nephew.

At such a young age, he has created such incredible things as "Magic Drama".

It is not a technical creation, but an innovation at the level of thinking, which makes the Duchess have to sigh: in front of these new things, the really creative people are still young people. Compared with the previous generation, they can quickly into this new era.

Although her own age is not too old, she is still an elder. At the same time, she has been tempered in the upper-class noble circle for so many years, and sometimes she feels that her mentality is no longer young.

If this Philm's character is also trustworthy... It's not a bad thing for Fendil to find such a friend. As for the so-called gap in status... The ancestors have expressed that they want to change the ancestral system, so it's better to comply. The general situation is good.

The complex thoughts only flashed, and Victoria's expression did not change. She was still the cold-faced duchess to outsiders, and she just nodded to Philm just right: "Nice to meet you, Mr. Firm."

"I... I'm also very happy and honored," Film hurriedly lowered his head, "I often hear Fendil mention you."

"Oh?" There was a hint of curiosity in Victoria's tone. "How did he mention me?"

"He said you..." Philm was about to speak subconsciously when he was nervous, but as soon as he popped out a few words, he noticed that Fendil cast him aside, "You and my friend have never had any conflicts. Today, it is still a partnership. What is the prestige of a mere aunt?" His eyes were immediately modified, "He said that you are full of majesty, although stern but respectable, you are the Duke of Snow and Ice who respects the mountains in the north."

"It's not something he would say, but still thank you for your compliment," Victoria nodded, then looked away and turned to Gawain, "Your Majesty, I'm sorry for wasting your time."

"No, I'd love to see my subjects happy," Gao Wen euphemistically expressed his happy mood of eating melons, with a smile on his face, "Besides, since you're here today, we can just talk about something."

As he spoke, he stood up and nodded slightly to Philm and the others who were still bowing their heads: "I'll leave it to you young people here - the next few screenings are equally important, I wish you all the best."

Several voices sounded at the same time: "Yes, Your Majesty!"

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Leaving the theater that was temporarily converted to show the magic movie,

Gawain took Victoria directly to the magic car waiting at the back door of the theater, and several other people brought by Victoria were also arranged in other vehicles.

Outside the car window, the streetscape of the imperial capital keeps receding, and among the scattered semi-classical and semi-modern buildings, citizens in warm winter clothes and children running and playing can be seen everywhere, and decorative flags and cloth curtains flutter in the wind.

"I heard that you came here by train after you arrived at Rock City?" In the back seat of the magic car, Gawain glanced at the "Duke of Ice and Snow" sitting opposite, and said casually.

"Yes, Your Majesty," Victoria nodded slightly, "it was a personal whim—I wanted to experience what it's like to ride a train and see for myself how the train and the entire rail system behind it works."

"How does it look?"

"I did see the train running, but it's not that simple to understand the railway system," Victoria said calmly. "It's a complex and huge system that requires many people to participate, and it's not like a spell that can be relied on. Individual savvy and talent to master.”

Gawain watched the Duke of Ice and Snow talk about his knowledge and feelings with a poker face, and he couldn't help showing a slightly satisfied and relieved smile on his face.

The former ruler of the Northern Principality was paying attention to the specific operation of the magic train and the railway system, and also took the initiative to think of experiencing it personally, which is gratifying.

Because there are also plans to build railways in the northern region, the new magic train will sooner or later cover the entire empire.

As an old aristocrat and an orthodox mage from a traditional background, Victoria's ability to put aside her identity constraints and old habits of thinking, and actively and seriously want to contact new things, is already invaluable in itself.

While thinking about his emotions, Gawain asked casually: "Tell me about the situation in Saint Sunil, and the construction of the main hub of the magic net in the central and northern regions."

"The situation in San Sunil has been completely under control. The Government Affairs Office is managing the operation of the city. The purification and reconstruction of the small plain in the southeast of San Sunil has also achieved the expected goals. The nearby refugees have been taken into the city or evacuated to nearby In the town, the food from the west has been in place, and at least no one will starve to death this winter," Victoria said in a clear and organized manner, "the nobles who stayed in the old capital have all been 'rectified', and each family has sent regulations. The number of direct or collateral members has been compiled into the immigration list. Speaking of this, due to the closure of the Gorgon River, all kinds of immigrants sent to the south can only take the land route of the Holy Spirit Plain. The speed is slow and the cost is increased. I am preparing to apply for some of the construction teams to be stationed in the redevelopment area of ​​the Holy Spirit Plain, while assisting in the construction of the redevelopment area, while waiting for the warm spring to thaw..."

Gao Wen nodded: "Your consideration is justified. After that, prepare the relevant documents. I'll take a look and if there is no problem, just do it."

"Thank you for your understanding," Victoria continued, "and you mentioned the main hubs of the magic web in the central and northern regions... The progress of the construction in this area is still stagnant, mainly in the northern regions, which are difficult to construct in the mountains themselves, and in winter The mountains are frozen, and it is more difficult for large equipment to enter the mountains. We can only complete the laying of nodes within the city range first, and as for the connection into the network... at least until summer or autumn."

Gawain had already gotten a general understanding of this situation from Hetty, and it was not too surprising at the moment, but after Victoria completed the basic report, she immediately said a detail that was not mentioned in the previous report: "In addition... Your Majesty, something strange happened when the magic net was laid in Winter Castle. Although the reason is still under investigation, I think I should tell you first."

"Strange situation?" Gawain frowned, "What happened?"

"After the completion of the magic net of Winter Castle, on the night when the magic obelisk in the center of the city was connected to the magic net, all the magic net terminals in operation made a strange whistle that lasted for more than ten seconds, and at the time they were powered on. The terminals in the state all projected a large number of unrecognizable strange symbols and shaking lights and shadows, no one could recognize whether it was the whistle, or the projected symbols, lights and shadows.”

This sounded like some kind of urban thriller, which made Gawain frown subconsciously: "Isn't it a malfunction of the equipment?"

Victoria shook her head: "No, the technicians checked it many times, including several experts sent from the imperial capital to the north. For this reason, I also deliberately returned to Winter Fortress from Saint Sunil in advance to confirm the magic net and Not attacked or contaminated by high-level magic."

All kinds of guesses and assumptions popped up in Gawain's mind, but they all lacked strong theoretical support. He frowned, thinking about what might have caused such a strange phenomenon, while looking into Victoria's eyes: "You Do you have any ideas?"

"I'm just guessing—perhaps the extreme northern mountains are close to the edge of the continent, disturbed to a certain extent by the magic surge of the endless sea, and the local magic environment is different from the inland areas, so there is a surprise in the magic net. Outside interference, it may also be that Winter Castle itself is causing interference..."

Speaking of this, Victoria additionally explained, "Fort Winter itself is not just a castle, but a huge magical fortress, or... it is the 'Mage Tower' of the family ancestor Snow Wilder, the ancestor used magic power to reshape The mountain, and a part of the peak was turned into the foundation of Winter Castle, and a very powerful magic well was set up in the depths of the castle, collecting all kinds of powerful and strange magic items. On this basis, we continue to build castles and collect extraordinary things... Now, Winter Castle has become the most powerful source of magic interference in the northern region. Although the castle itself has certain shielding and protection measures, it is difficult to guarantee that these interference will not affect To the magic net in the city below the mountain."

Hearing Victoria's explanation, Gawain couldn't help rubbing his forehead, and all kinds of memories came up: "Snow... Back then we said he was a relative of hamsters, he likes to collect everything, and Charlie said he would die sooner or later. On his dangerous pile of collectibles."

Victoria's expression remained the same, but she was a little nervous as she listened to Gawain's revelations about these secrets about the founding ancestors, and couldn't help but say something in her heart—

If His Majesty Gawain hadn't lifted the coffin and stood up, his ancestor Snow Wilder would have been the one who lived the longest among the four dukes and the five founders...

But this can't be said, it's too disrespectful.

Gawain couldn't guess what Victoria, who always had a frosty face, was thinking. He complained with emotion and was still thinking—

The bizarre phenomenon mentioned by Victoria should not be taken as "mystery malfunction" or "horror story"!

The magic net is a new thing. Even if it has been running for several years, its various characteristics have yet to be explored, and various improvements and optimization work have yet to be carried out. As the foundation of the magic industry, any abnormality exposed by it must be Approach with caution, even without considering this...

In this world where there are all kinds of extraordinary powers, all kinds of mysterious phenomena, and strange things, you must be vigilant in the face of any event that is sufficiently bizarre and has a large impact!

Is it true that, as Victoria said, some kind of external interference affected the operation of the Weave in Winterhold? Or... is something trying to pollute the leech?

Will this influence spread to the magic net in other regions?

If so, its consequences would be disastrous!

Noticing that Gawain's expression suddenly became extremely serious, Victoria couldn't help but ask after being silent for a few seconds, "Your Majesty, what did you think of?"

Gawain woke up from his thoughts, but some bold plans that Rebecca had proposed a long time ago appeared in his mind...

"Perhaps... some key nodes of the magic net should have a function of physical self-destruction..."

Victoria was taken aback by Gawain's last words: "Huh?!"

"Don't worry about it for now, it's some technical problems at the beginning of the magic web design," Gao Wen waved his hand, put his thoughts aside for the time being, and prepared to go back to the technicians to discuss the details, "Anyway, the 'abnormal phenomenon' you mentioned is very worthy of attention. , After you go back, you have to investigate carefully, even if you really can't find out the reason, you have to keep an eye on the operation of the magic net, confirm whether it has other visions, and report it to me in time."

Victoria lowered her head: "I understand."

Gawain sighed and turned to the next topic: "Apart from this, is there any other situation in the north?"

"Yes," Victoria nodded, then talked about one of the reasons why she came to the imperial capital to report in person this time, "We successfully opened the 'door' of the Holy Dragon Duchy, and the Dragon Blood Archduke Balogel Knar agreed. The request to formally establish diplomatic relations with the empire, and entrust me to submit credentials to you personally and convey your wishes. Before the spring, the Duchy of Shenglong will send an official embassy to do long-term ambassadors, establish embassies, send students, and open business portals with each other. Prepare."

Gawain was stunned for a moment, and then he made no secret of his surprise: "Ha! This is really good news! We actually knocked on the hardest door in the north! In this way, the situation will be more favorable for us. !"

"Yes, knocking on this door, the Holy Dragon Principality will be more inclined to the Cecil settlement area," Victoria, who had no expression, couldn't help showing a slight smile, "After all, the Holy Dragon Principality not only suffers With Cecil, it is also very close to Typhon, and Typhon has been trying to establish communication with the Holy Dragon Duchy these years, which has been very worrying, and now... we can worry a little less."

"You can't be blindly optimistic, just knocking on the door, but it doesn't mean that the Holy Dragon Principality has been pulled into the Cecil settlement area, they can still be allies with the Typhons," Gawain said with a smile, "Besides, I'm very curious, What moved the stubborn 'Dragonborn' in the Holy Dragon Principality?"