Magic Industrial Age

New Divine Calendar, October 21, 311.

Morning, the sun shone brightly.

At Fisherman's Wharf, a luxurious ocean liner was docked at the shore. Many people, breathing in the morning mist, carried their packages, climbed the long ladder, and boarded the ship.

The Raymond family's carriage arrived along the avenue and parked steadily to the side, followed by three or four more carriages. Immediately, people jumped down.

Several of them were fully armed, exuding a sharp aura, their gazes like knives, surveying their surroundings.

The leader was a burly man, holding a large bow of astonishing power.

Several others, dressed as male servants, opened the carriages, carrying the luggage piece by piece onto the ship.

Although Loya couldn't go along, the 'prestige' couldn't be lost.

Lily was distraught and didn't pay much attention, only wishing to return home quickly.

But Loya had arranged everything that needed to be arranged. This time, Lily wasn't just returning for studies, but to return home in glory.

The reason for this high profile wasn't to show off, but because this world treats the rich and the poor with two different attitudes.

Even if they encountered pirates and the ship was breached, the poor were like grass, easily killed.

But the rich, they would first inquire about their background and see if they could afford to offend them.

If they weren't afraid of the other party's background, they would then think about extortion. The chances of survival were much greater.

In the carriage, Lily suppressed her unease and said, "Actually, there's no need for such a big commotion, I can be faster alone!"

Loya shook his head decisively: "Promise me, if you're unsure about anything along the way, listen to the man with the bow.

I'll explain it to him clearly, safety first."

As he said this, he took out his dimensional pocket, waved his hand, and took out a bottle of magic potion.

"This is for you!"

Lily lowered her eyes and saw a bottle no bigger than a thumb, but shining with a brilliant light. At a glance, it seemed as if she could see a flowing galaxy.

"Could this be Tears of the Holy Angel?"

As she said this, Lily's eyes widened, her beautiful eyes filled with disbelief.

"That's right, it's Tears of the Holy Angel, known as one of the best magic potions for healing. I asked Mrs. Linda for help and urgently transferred it through the magic tower's internal teleportation magic array."

"It must have cost a lot of money, right?"

"You know, I'm not short of money!"

"How much exactly?"

"Only twice the usual price, but everything is worth it.

Believe me, with this magic potion, your father will definitely get better."

The extraordinary world has one advantage: a healthy body, even a long lifespan, can be bought with money.

This bottle of Tears of the Holy Angel is the best of the recovery magic potions. Although it can't compare to the legendary 'Greater Resurrection' that can revive people, it is gentler and easier for the body to absorb.

Most importantly, it can almost cure most diseases and hidden injuries, restoring the body to a healthy state as much as possible.

Greater Resurrection can indeed revive the dead, but the revived old man is still an old man and will still die.

But this bottle of magic potion can condition the old man's body to its best, ensuring he lives longer.

Of course, this kind of top-quality magic potion is not just expensive, but priceless.

What's more, Loya needed it so urgently, so he naturally had to pay something.

Lily was obviously not stupid and immediately said, "It's not just Kindle, is it? Is there anything else?"

Loya chuckled: "I paid a little favor."

As he said this, he grabbed Lily's small hand and, regardless of whether she wanted to, stuffed the magic potion into it.

"Take it, I'm still waiting for your father to get better and come back quickly. Our mechanical research can't do without you."

Lily held the bottle of magic potion tightly, looked at Loya, and her azure eyes were a little blurred, reflecting Loya's smiling face.

"Why are you so good to me?"

"How can I let you go like this?"

"I, I'm really afraid I can't repay you."

Loya touched her little face, brushed away the tears, and then said, "What nonsense are you talking about? You are my woman, I should be good to you."

"If you don't want to, even if the sky falls, I'll help you hold it up, so don't have any concerns and don't mistreat yourself."

"I'll be here in Oakland City, waiting for your return!"

Lily held Loya's hand and nodded seriously: "Okay!"

As she said this, she didn't want to look back anymore, lifted her magic dress, and got out of the carriage.

The fully armed mercenaries immediately surrounded her, protecting her in the center.

With their steps, they walked towards the long ladder of the big ship.

She walked very fast, for fear that if she walked slowly, she would really be reluctant to leave.

In the rear, Loya looked at her back, waved his hand again, and called the man with the bow over.

The man with the bow was agile and stood firmly in front of Loya in three or two steps, his expression serious.

He couldn't afford not to be serious. In fact, he had witnessed how the person in front of him had risen to prominence.

From the initial obscurity to the later wealth, from a simple lucky boy to a well-known business tycoon in Oakland City.

This doesn't even include his personal strength. There are rumors in the underworld that he has killed a third-order transcendent.

If it had been in the past, he would never have believed it, but having seen Loya's shot, he felt that it didn't seem impossible.

This doesn't even include the current one, and the executive officer, Baron Miller, are so close that they can wear the same pants.

So many things, picking one and putting it on others, are worth talking about, but putting them all on one person is a legend.

Nowadays, the underworld of Oakland City even rumored that you can provoke anyone, but don't provoke this young man who is less than twenty years old.

Facing such a strong man, he felt that no matter how respectful he was, it was not an exaggeration.

Loya didn't turn his head, but asked: "I heard you have two children, a boy and a girl, both in Oakland City?"

The man with the bow's body tightened for a moment, but after a moment of silence, he still said: "Yes, the eldest is already fourteen and is studying at a primary school.

My daughter is still young and has just learned to walk."

Loya nodded slowly and said, "Then wait until you come back. When you come back, I will be responsible for writing a letter of introduction for your son to enter Philant Magic Academy to study."

In just an instant, the man with the bow went from a stiff expression to ecstatic: "Are you serious?"

"Would I lie to you?"

"That's natural."

Don't think that Philant Magic Academy is easy to get into. Even if it is so-called 'easy entry and strict exit', those who can enter must be wealthy and have status.

Although the man with the bow has good strength, he is just a mercenary after all.

It is quite difficult for his son to enter Philant Magic Academy.

Loya finally turned his head and said: "You know the prerequisite."

"Of course I know, even if I die, it is impossible for Miss Lily to suffer the slightest injury."

"Also, if you encounter anything, remember to write to me in time."

"Okay!"

The man with the bow nodded slightly. Seeing that Loya had no instructions, he said: "Then I'll go first."

"Go, by the way, what's your name?"

"Lean Vasquez!"

"Lean Vasquez, I remember it."

The big ship finally set off, and Loya smiled and raised his hand to wave goodbye to Lily on the deck.

Even with his eagle eye technique, he watched the big ship get farther and farther away until he couldn't see it at all.

Loya's expression stiffened, the smile on his face disappeared, his hand was also put down, and the whole person seemed a little gloomy.

Mira Greenman walked up to him and said softly: "Miss Lily will be safe along the way."

Loya nodded slowly: "Let's go back!"

As he said this, he no longer had any interest in speaking, turned around and got into the carriage.

...

On this day, Loya sent away his confidante, tasted the pain of parting, and was in a bad mood.

But on this day, October 21, 311 of the New Divine Calendar, even if it is placed in history, it is worth remembering.

Because, on this day, a major event happened in the Habsburg Empire.

The capital, Santa Cruz Palace, throne hall.

Miller walked into the hall supported by twelve giant pillars, and in full view of everyone, walked to the throne.

Even as steady as he was, in the eyes of the ministers that were like substance, he only felt difficulty breathing and his legs trembling.

Fortunately, His Majesty the Emperor, the great Hohenzollern III, behaved very kindly.

"Minister Miller, you are very good, very good, you actually gave me such a big surprise."

"I have approved the new business model you applied for. Let's do the first pilot in Oakland City. I will give you absolute power."

"Minister Miller, please don't let me down!"

Miller excitedly beat his chest with his hand and said: "I will definitely live up to His Majesty's trust."

On this day, the new business system of 'win-win model' was changed to 'joint venture model' and used for railway construction.

From this day on, the railway construction of the entire Habsburg Empire transitioned from 100% state-owned to a model of cooperation between the state and private capital.

Thus, embarked on the fast track of development.

But this is nothing, the most important thing is that on the same day, orders were transmitted from Santa Cruz Palace to the entire Habsburg Empire.

As a result, a secret medicine called 'Soul Fixing Incense' appeared on the supply list of every freshman in the Magic Academy.

They have two bottles of quantity every month. Of course, if you want more, you can also buy it, the price is surprisingly cheap, only fifty copper teals.

From this day on, the proportion of students in the Magic Academy who started meditation increased at an alarming rate, and it showed a blowout mode.

And this is the big event that really affects the progress of the empire!

Something was delayed, I apologize to everyone!