Mystery: The arrival of the new Black Emperor

Dickos told some knowledge about steam engines, and Hobert felt that he also liked these big guys.

After chatting for a while, Hobert finally mentioned the purpose of this visit: "My adoptive father, Mr. Christine, told me a lot about Mr. Rex, my biological father.

"But he never told anything about my biological father's deeds after he returned to Backlund. Now I have taken over Mr. Rex's responsibility and want to investigate the family curse, so I really hope to know Mr. Rex's arrival. to Backlund, and the trajectory of his actions after leaving the army."

He spread his hands: "I once talked about this topic with Kristine, but seeing the sad expression on his face, I couldn't bear to continue talking with him."

"Of course Chief Christine doesn't want to talk about it," Dix said: "That was the darkest period for the two chiefs."

He sighed, as if he was lost in memories. A few minutes later, he said: "We have made too many contributions in the Southern Continent. Rex and Chief Christine are both very good strategists. In their layout, Next, the situation in half of East Balam was eased.

"Of course this will be feared by the Loen royal family, and it is bound to happen that he will be transferred back to Backlund on the grounds of promotion.

"In order to prevent an accident in Backlund, Commander Rex took a magic potion and became a demigod on his way back to Backlund.

"As Chief Rex expected, they were treated unfairly just after they were transferred back to Backlund. This was a demonstration by the Loen royal family.

"Commander Rex, who had no intention of continuing to serve for a long time, took this opportunity to leave the army and began exploring some Quaternary relics or ancient monuments."

Hobert nodded, this was similar to his previous guess about Rex's whereabouts.

"I don't know exactly which ruins Chief Rex has explored," Dix patted his injured leg and said, "Because of my injured leg, I can no longer go on adventures with Chief Rex, so I have to come back and take over. My father's business.

"But I remember that in a conversation between Chief Rex and Chief Christine, he mentioned that he put all his notes about exploration in a place where only his descendants can get them."

Hobert was stunned: "Is there such a place? Why didn't I know about it?"

Dikos smiled and said: "Young man, don't be impatient, Chief Rex has made many arrangements for you.

"I was with him when he was making his will. He gave most of his property and knowledge to Chief Christine for safekeeping, and he made simple plans for when to give you something."

Dickos sighed: "These two officers are really rare friends."

Hobert nodded: "Okay."

The implication of Dickos is that he will not reveal too much information about Rex. Hobert has doubts now because he is not yet old enough to know that information.

So the topic between the two people returned to steam engines, and Dickos unexpectedly discovered that Hobert's understanding of mechanics was far beyond his imagination.

In this era, mechanical knowledge is still a cutting-edge knowledge that can only be learned in universities and is generally not open to international students.

In the AD era, there was a systematic description of mechanics in junior high school physics.

Especially for Hobert, who had seen an internal combustion engine, the mechanical structure of a steam engine was not too difficult to understand.

In the blink of an eye, the two of them chatted for more than an hour. Although there was still something unfinished, it was time for Hobert to leave.

When leaving, Hobert pointed to a water pump about the size of a locomotive outside and asked, "How much does this type of water pump cost?"

"About 800 pounds." Dickos smiled: "If we trade with businessmen from other countries, we might sell it for 1,300 to 1,500 pounds.

"And we will also add a demolition-proof structure, weld the shells of important structures, and add a mechanism inside. As long as forced demolition occurs, all important structures will be destroyed."

Hobert thought to himself, this structure is advanced, but it can't prevent apprentices, right?

Haha, this is the extraordinary world. The main thing is that it is impossible to guard against.

"Now that you know I'm here, come and chat with me often." Dickos said, "I'll take you to visit the new crane next time."

Hobert nodded and smiled: "Okay."

At this time, a water pump was assembled and tested. When the steam came out of the mechanical structure and the huge runner buzzed, Hobert felt deeply about this era. Charm.

On the way back, Hobert roughly estimated that the cost of a water pump the size of a locomotive was only two to three hundred pounds at most!

What a huge profit. It can be sold for 800 pounds. If it is exported, the price will double.

Hobert seems to have seen the shadow of technological monopoly. In fact, the application of steam engines has been very popular throughout the northern continent, but Dickos produces the most cutting-edge steam engines, representing the most cutting-edge production level of the Loen Kingdom.

Compared with common steam engines on ships or trains, these cutting-edge applications have obvious differences in mechanical structure. According to Hobert's understanding, they are similar to the difference between second-generation fighter jets and fifth-generation fighter jets.

Back at the office, Hobert had just gotten off the carriage and paid the fare. Before he could enter the door, a girl dressed as a maid came over and said: "Mr. Hobert! I am Miss Audrey's maid Anne, Audrey." The young lady has something urgent to ask for your help. Please follow me to the residence of Viscount Gray Lint."

Hobert was stunned for a moment and recalled that the girl in front of him was indeed Audrey's personal maid.

So he got on the luxurious carriage with the emblem of Earl Hall and came to the residence of Viscount Gray Lint.

As soon as he entered the study, Hobert saw the four people in the study heaving a sigh of relief.

Hobert took off his windbreaker: "I heard from Annie that you guys have been waiting for me since this morning?"

In an era without mobile phones or telephones, it was quite inconvenient to find someone among Backlund.

Audrey said: "Yes, I initiated an emergency meeting of the Justice League."

Everyone took their seats around the desk according to their previous seating arrangement.

Hobert took a sip of tea and asked curiously: "Did our beautiful Miss Audrey encounter any difficulties?"

Audrey said: "I have a mission to announce at the party: to assassinate Intis' ambassador to Loen, Backlund."

"Cough cough cough" Hobert, who was a little thirsty and had been drinking water after sitting down, choked on his tea.

When Audrey and others saw this scene, they felt funny and disappointed at the same time. They felt funny because it was the first time they saw Hobert lose his temper. They felt disappointed because even Hobert was so surprised. He might not have the channels to complete this task. .

It's just that they all thought wrong. What surprised Hobert was: Mr. A didn't accept the commission to assassinate Backlund?

Suddenly he recalled that at the Nighthawks team meeting he attended last week, Thomas informed everyone that Hillman had hired a Sequence 5 helper using covert means.

Although the two senior members of the Aurora Society escaped, they were also severely wounded by 2-365.

Hobert knew the power of that glove. Even a Sequence 5 spirit body would be traumatized and would be difficult to recover for a while. Especially for the Extraordinaries of the "Secret Prayer" path, severe damage to their spiritual bodies will have a greater impact on them.

At that time, Hobert was still wondering, could that helper be Mr. A? Now it seems that it is indeed Mr. A. He is in a very bad state now, so he rejected this commission.

Hobert thought for a moment and then said: "I have channels to complete this task."

Thanks to [\u0026amp;amp;Devil Whisper\u0026amp;amp;] for the reward.