Steel, Guns, and the Industrial Party that Traveled to Another World

After rescuing Martz Kent, Barnett came to Byran Castle several times.

He revealed to Earl Kent that one of the ultimate goals of the Secret Society is to allow wizards to walk in the sun openly.

To achieve this goal, the church, a behemoth, must be eliminated. The church's hatred of wizards and magic is well known. By manipulating public opinion, it has linked them with the devil in ancient legends, making the ignorant people fear wizards.

Therefore, the church, this roadblock, must be overthrown.

However, the church organization is deeply rooted and its influence spreads across the continent. The power of the Secret Society is simply the gap between an ant and an elephant.

Exposing one's own power and directly challenging the church is absolutely a dead end.

Since it doesn't work openly, then do it secretly. The top leaders of the Secret Society have formulated a huge and meticulous plan.

...

The last time Barnett came here was half a year ago, when Giles had not yet launched a rebellion in the south.

During this meeting, Barnett finally revealed one part of the plan to Earl Kent: to stir up civil strife in the Kingdom of Ordo.

Earl Kent racked his brains but could not understand the connection between stirring up civil strife in the Kingdom of Ordo and overthrowing the Church, so he expressed his doubts.

Barnett immediately stared at him with a warning look and said:

"If you can really enter the Secret Society, some things will naturally be known. Before that, I can only tell you, don't ask what you shouldn't ask. Knowing too much will put your life in danger."

The Earl was frightened again and broke into a cold sweat. He was more and more in awe of this "guide".

Then Barnett's eyes softened and he asked, "Marts, do you still insist on being a wizard?"

The Earl nodded quickly: "Of course, teacher. It was your magic that saved me, a dying man, from hell. I have been deeply impressed by the greatness of magic. Although it is a bit ridiculous to say this at my age, I still ask you to help me realize this wish."

Barnett nodded with satisfaction and said, "Now, there is a shortcut in front of you."

When he heard this, Earl Kent's brain was occupied by an inexplicable emotion.

He immediately ran to the "teacher" and knelt down, asking impatiently: "What is the shortcut? Please help me point it out."

The Earl was like a dog waiting for his master to throw a bone. His eyes were extremely complicated, not only eager, but also mixed with anxiety and madness.

The corners of Barnett's mouth were slightly raised. He reached out and stroked Maltz Kent's head, just like the owner who was stroking his pet.

"If you can make great contributions to the Secret Society, then even if you don't have the talent to learn magic, you will definitely be accepted by the Secret Society."

"There are countless strange people in the Secret Society, and they can definitely find a better way than my health-preserving technique to help you embark on the path of a wizard."

"So, are you willing to do something for us?"

The Earl of Kent was stimulated by these two sentences. He nodded and said, "Please give me your orders, teacher. I am willing to contribute my insignificant strength. Please don't despise me."

"Hahaha!" Barnett laughed wildly. The lord in front of him had completely surrendered to him.

He no longer needed to worry about anything, and said triumphantly: "Marts, from now on you will accumulate strength for me in the northwest, and you must gain the trust of your lord, the Duke of the Northwest, no matter what."

"Soon there will be a big change in the south, and then I will come to you again, and then use the Duke of the Northwest's trust in you to let me get close to him. I have my own way to make him bow to me and use his power to start an uprising in the northwest."

"Before that, some of your actions should be the same as usual, and don't let others see any clues. Remember! Don't do anything rash before I come back."

After leaving these words, Barnett left Bailan Castle.

Sure enough, a month later, news came from the south that the Grand Duke Giles of Greedy Wolf had rebelled.

There was constant news that the Grand Duke was attacking cities and plundering land in the south, and the kingdom was unable to send troops to quell the rebellion because of an inexplicable fire.

Earl Kent knew that this was because the "Secret Society" was operating in secret.

He was ecstatic in his heart. The organization behind the teacher had such great power, and he was more determined to embark on the path of wizards.

He was eagerly waiting for Barnett's arrival, while consolidating the trust of Ferdinand, the Duke of the Northwest.

During this period, he kept his teacher's orders in mind. In order not to arouse suspicion, he even asked his son to lead troops to the south after the royal family issued a decree to defend the king.

This wait lasted for half a year. Just when he was anxious and wanted to vent his anger on the Graman family who "offended" him, Teacher Barnett actually came back.

...

"Yes, the 'Secret Society' is going to take action in the northwest."

Barnett confirmed to Maltz Kent.

Earl Kent said excitedly: "The moment I have been looking forward to for a long time has finally arrived."

But he immediately said: "But teacher, it's not too late for me to conquer the territory in the north. With more land and population under control, the power in our hands will be stronger. The lord there neglected me, and he must pay the price."

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"No!" Barnett refused.

"If you attack a weaker opponent just because you were slighted, it will cause a lot of resentment among many people, which will be very disadvantageous for you to inherit the title of Duke of Northwest."

Earl Kent wanted to say something more: "But teacher...what? Did I hear it wrong?"

He suddenly realized that there seemed to be something extraordinary in the teacher's words just now.

"I said that your behavior is very disadvantageous for you to inherit the title of Duke of Northwest."

Barnett repeated in a cold voice.

"Inherit...inherit...the title of Duke?"

Earl Kent asked in disbelief, and even his words were not clear.

"Humph! What do you think? Don't you want to?"

"No, no, no! Teacher, I do, I do!"

Earl Kent nodded quickly like pounding garlic.

Barnett continued, "I told you before that as long as I can create an opportunity for me to approach the Duke when he is not on guard, I will have a way to make him obey me."

"But the means will be a little 'drastic', and others cannot see it, and the side effects are great. The Duke in that state will not live for too long. We must make good use of this time to let him pass the title to you and put the military power of the northwest directly under our own control."

The Earl of Kent responded immediately, "No problem, I'll find a way to do this."

Barnett nodded with satisfaction, "Before that, don't cause trouble if you can. I don't want to be opposed when you inherit the title."

The Earl said respectfully, "I will follow your instructions, my teacher."

"Amazing! Amazing!" Although he tried to maintain calm on the surface, the Earl of Kent's heart was still beating wildly. He could actually make a dignified duke who commanded one side bow his head. Is this the power of the legendary wizard?

Now he is more eager to master this power himself.