Struggle in the Steam Age

"He made it according to the idea you gave him, and it is specially produced as a customized boutique. Unlike a mortar, it can even shoot straight." After opening the box containing the grenade launcher, Safir explained, "And The other kind of cost is much lower than this one, and it doesn't require much supernatural power to produce, Ou Ren believes that it can be used as ordinary superhumans and elite troops composed of ordinary people."

"Why is the second type only used by extraordinary people and elite teams?" Lawrence asked a little puzzled. "At least in terms of manufacturing process and cost, this weapon should be able to be strengthened to the platoon level."

"Yes, that's true from the point of view of weapon production, but weapons need to be used by people after all." Saifeier imitated Ou Ren's tone after recalling for a while.

"The second type of weapon you call a grenade is really simple to make, and the cost of use is not high. The only problem is that this thing has relatively high requirements for users, and it is difficult for ordinary people to shoot accurately, so it can only be given to those who use it." It is used by superhumans and elite troops with talents beyond ordinary people."

"So that's the case." Lawrence nodded in approval, because he recalled that the book in his previous life not only said that this thing is easy to make, but even the base can be made. In the end, I also said that this thing has high requirements for users. If you are a novice operating this thing, it is very easy to miss or even hit your own head.

"Anyway, I want to thank him for this gift." Lawrence said as he closed the box and put the box in the space bag. For him, this kind of range attack weapon that can be carried with him can indeed make up for it a little. He now lacks a problem with similar means of attack.

For the rest of the day, Lawrence and Safir had a good time in the urban area while the whole city was recovering. When they returned to their residence, Cog brought an invitation letter to Lawrence.

"Actually, this invitation letter was sent to me three days ago, but you haven't been here before." Cog said while watching Lawrence gently pry open the sealing paint sealing the scroll with a knife, "Thank God you came back Otherwise, the next thing will definitely be troublesome."

"Invite me to the city hall tomorrow, and the federation will award me the Golden White Eagle Medal?" After unfolding the rare parchment scroll and looking at it, Lawrence immediately understood why Cog said that things would be very difficult if he didn't come back. trouble.

Because in his impression, except for the single-digit diamond-encrusted gold White Eagle Medal in the two hundred years since its establishment to the present, this kind of gold medal is only awarded once a year, and some years are even directly empty. The White Eagle Medal is the highest medal issued by the White Eagle Federation to civilians.

It is regarded as the most valuable non-military medal in the New World together with the Medal of Courage of the Republic of New Island and the Medal of St. Romanus of the Elysian Empire. It is also recognized as one of the most honorable medals in the civilized world. Those who have won these medals will be given due courtesy as long as they are in the civilized world. Each one is more important than the pile of medals that can hang a chest and two trouser legs indiscriminately in the southern countries of the New World.

Naturally, it would be very embarrassing if the recipient of the medal of this level was not present when it was issued. That's why Cog just said that if Lawrence doesn't come back, he will be in trouble.

"Why was this medal awarded to me this year?" Lawrence was a little surprised after reading the invitation letter. After all, this thing was awarded to those who had made outstanding contributions to the Federation in the past, and those who received the medal were often awarded within a few years. Even in the course of more than ten years, there are basically no young people like myself who have made continuous contributions.

"Why can't it be sent to you?" Safiel held a different opinion. "Although you are relatively young, the contribution you have made to this country this year is no less than what those people have made in more than ten years. Just think about the research you have done that has saved so many lives and saved so many people. Much economic loss. So I think you are qualified."

"Not only the things you did before, but also the field rescue theory you put forward in the recent battle in Huguang City and the invention of the new type of light artillery." Cog said, "According to my research in the research institute these days According to the information I inquired about, there was a lot of debate in this year's review committee about whether to choose you or another mechanical expert."

"It can be said that the judging committee supports the two of you almost half to half, because both of you have made similar contributions. But there are more people who support the mechanic, because the age of the mechanic is yours. Twice. If there is no accident, the Golden White Eagle Medal would have been awarded to that mechanic this year."

"But after you proposed first aid on the battlefield and invented the mortar in the war to expel the murlocs, the judging committee thought that your contribution was greater, so they finally decided to award you this medal."

Having said that, Cog took out two other letters and handed them to Lawrence and Safiel. These are invitations to another honor ceremony that will also be held at the City Hall tomorrow. Lawrence and Safiel were awarded the title of honorary citizen of Huguang City and material rewards for their contributions in the face of the large-scale attack of the murlocs.

"The two awarding ceremonies of honoring those who have contributed to this battle and awarding you the Golden White Eagle Medal were put together because the city government and everyone hoped to hold such a ceremony at this time so that everyone can relax and get out as soon as possible. The shadow of war, get rid of the bad influence of war. It is also for this reason that the ceremony was put on tomorrow."

If it was the world where Lawrence had no extraordinary power in his previous life, it would definitely be inappropriate to schedule this matter so tightly. Because such a short period of time is not enough to fully calculate everyone's meritorious deeds, it is even more impossible to reward meritorious persons fairly.

But in this world, the priests of the Church of the God of War participated in the entire war. With the help of the power of the gods, the church and the city government got a very fair list of rewards when the war ended. This is why the honor ceremony can be held just one day after the end of the war.

Early the next morning, Lawrence, who was wearing a full suit, set off with Safir, Cog and Eugene, because according to regulations, more than five relatives and friends can be brought to participate in this award ceremony. So Lawrence simply brought all his friends in this city to attend the award ceremony.

"Golden White Eagle Medal? My friend, this is really a surprising thing." The dwarf Eugene, who just heard that he was going to help hold the stage, ran into the car wearing his full dress, and when he knew exactly what he was going to do, he looked very surprised. Eyes widened in surprise. "In this way, our factory will be stable here in the future."

In a cheerful atmosphere, the carriage came to a road tens of meters away from the City Hall Square, but the carriage had to stop when it got here. Because at this time, the police have established blockades on the surrounding roads to prohibit vehicles from entering this block.

"It seems that we may need to come earlier next time." Because there were a lot of people around, and some places even almost blocked the roads, Safiel had to hold his skirt with both hands to avoid being squeezed.

"Actually we came early enough, it's only seven o'clock in the morning." Lawrence took out his second-hand pocket watch and said after looking at it, "It's just that the citizens of this city are too concerned about this matter." Enthusiasm. Of course, this is also the reason why I was bored at home all the time before, so now I just join in the fun and come out to get some air after I have something to do."

Fortunately, when they walked to the entrance of the square, they met a staff member, and then successfully entered the city hall with the help of the staff member.

More than half an hour later, the award ceremony began on the square. Under the watchful eyes of tens of thousands of citizens, the chief priest of the local God of War Church and the mayor first awarded commemorative medals for the defense of Huguang City to those who made contributions in this war, and at the same time gave different awards according to the merits of the participants. reward.

At this ceremony, in addition to being awarded the title of honorary citizen of Huguang City, Lawrence and Safiel also won a second-floor commercial property with a total area of ​​more than 300 square meters on Liujin Street, the most prosperous city in the city, as a reward. This reward is just enough to allow them to own a store in the city that sells lighters and various products from the Bofors factory.