Your Majesty, the Spectacle Has Missed the Country!

After seeing off the Idar naval fleet, Bruno rushed back to Idar City almost non-stop.

As a veteran civilization player, the Alhambra Palace, which can increase military policy slots and provide general points, is one of the wonders Bruno must create in almost every game.

After traveling through time, he also saw the renderings of the Alhambra Palace after its completion in the Wonders Illustrated Book.

but……

Upon hearing the news that the Alhambra Palace was successfully completed, Bruno was still excited.

To know,

That is a wonder!

It is a genuine SSS]-level wonder that can provide wonder bonuses and give Bruno brilliant points!

…

Idar City, via Shilu.

When Bruno arrived here, many senior generals from the Idar military had already gathered together.

Seeing the arrival of the Duke, Idar Defense Minister Sara Coren hurriedly greeted him:

"Your Majesty the Duke..."

Although after the military reform in the Principality of Idar, the Minister of Defense was a civilian, which made Sarah Coren lose her status as an active soldier in Idar, but...

As a former Norman Empire general, being able to serve as the Minister of Defense of Idar after joining the Stuart family, this in itself represents Bruno's great trust in him.

In peacetime, on behalf of the Duke, he commands the navy, army and air force of the Principality of Idar. Such an honor and position is something that not just anyone can afford!

after all……

As the population of the Principality of Idar approaches the million mark, the army of the Principality of Idar is also constantly recruiting and expanding.

To this day,

Without counting the reserve production and construction corps, the number of regular troops in the Principality of Idar has already exceeded 20,000, reaching a scale of 23,000!

And in the midst of this...

The Army accounts for the highest proportion, reaching 80% of the total number of troops!

The navy is composed of the Marine Corps, the Idar Navy Fleet and the Idar Coast Guard, with a total number of nearly 3,000 people.

As for the Air Force...

The total number of soldiers of the Griffin Knights and the Air Force Reconnaissance Battalion is approaching six hundred!

so……

Once the Principality of Idar faces a war, if the reservists and recalled veterans are added to it, then the Principality of Idar will be enough to field an army with a total number of more than 30,000 people!

to be honest,

Although Idar's army still cannot have an advantage in terms of numbers, if it is 1V1, it can be regarded as an existence walking sideways throughout the entire empire!

As the Minister of Defense of the Principality of Idar, Sarah Coren naturally clearly understands the responsibilities she shoulders.

"Relax! Don't be nervous..."

Bruno smiled slightly and patted Sara Coren on the shoulder.

It is true that Sarah Coren once served the Norman Empire, but Bruno himself is extremely familiar with Sarah Coren, so... Bruno is extremely relieved that Sarah Coren is responsible for many matters of the Ministry of Defense.

"yes!"

Hearing this, Sarah Coren's eyes narrowed slightly, and she saluted Bruno with a very standard Idar-style military salute.

After saying hello to Officer Idar who was present, Bruno turned and looked at the Alhambra Palace standing in front of him:

"Tsk! The new Ministry of Defense looks pretty good sitting there!"

In fact, as early as on the road, Bruno had already seen the observation deck located at the highest point of the Alhambra Palace from a distance.

The observation deck is located near the "Court of Lions" of the Alhambra Palace. You need to pass through several arches and a corridor decorated with bow-shaped stalactites before you can reach it along the spiral staircase. It is high enough to overlook the entire city of Idar. Eastern region.

"If the Duke hadn't attached great importance to Idar's military and asked Old Ford to provide a lot of support, no matter how much we wanted, we wouldn't be able to build such a magnificent building."

After hearing Bruno's words, Sarah Coren said quickly.

Upon seeing this, the Idar officers present, including Sam Layton and others, nodded in agreement.

Officer Idar was not a reckless man who only knew how to fight and lead troops. They knew very well...if Bruno had not personally given instructions to the Government Affairs Office, the Alhambra Palace would not have been built like it is now.

Because at the beginning... Ford really didn't want to approve the money.

If Bruno wanted to build this palace wonder for himself, there would naturally be no problem with Old Ford.

Hanging Gardens, Lighthouse of Alexandria, Idar Public University...

Although these marvelous buildings standing on the land of Idar Principality are expensive, they will be of great benefit to the future of Idar Principality.

Although no one could figure out why the Duke decided to build these wonders at the beginning, after the wonders were built, they could always produce unexpected effects.

But the Alhambra…

When Old Ford heard that such a huge wonder was being built just to allow the newly established Idar Ministry of Defense to have an address in Idar city...he was naturally unwilling.

Even my own Duke doesn’t have a palace to live in!

Your newly established Ministry of Defense in Idar wants to build a palace as its headquarters? !

It is precisely for this reason...

It wasn't until Bruno personally issued the instructions and claimed that it was not the time to build a palace for himself yet that Ford finally reluctantly agreed to the request to build the Alhambra Palace for the Idar Ministry of Defense.

Regardless of whether Old Ford did it intentionally to make the military aware of Bruno's attention and trust, Bruno's importance to the military in Idar has been seen by everyone through this small incident during the construction of the wonder. , keep it in mind.

To be honest, although the Alhambra Palace is a wonder that Bruno must build in every game when playing games, this is the first time that he has seen this magnificent wonder building with his own eyes.

then,

With the support of many Idar generals, Bruno strode into the Alhambra Palace.

The Alhambra consists of four main atriums.

They are respectively the Myrtle Courtyard, the Lion Courtyard, the Dallaha Courtyard and the Reha Courtyard. The architectural layout is extremely exquisite and symmetrical, and they respectively correspond to the Department of the Army, the Department of the Navy, the Department of the Air Force and the Joint Staff under the Idar Ministry of Defense.

While building the Alhambra Palace, the great engineers of the Principality of Idar removed a large part of the architectural decorations with strong religious and cultural colors, and added a large number of Idar-style carvings, making them less It has a bit of religious color and a bit more seriousness and momentum that an important power institution in Idar should have.

after all……

"Transplanting" the Alhambra Palace, which was originally located on the foothills of the mountain, to the city of Idar requires a certain degree of revision and adjustment of the original architectural structure, so it is not difficult to understand.

The first thing that catches the eye is the "Myrtle Courtyard" surrounded by marble columns. This is the most important group space of the Alhambra Palace because of the luxuriously decorated central fountain in the middle of the courtyard and the two columns. Named after the myrtle hedges on its sides.

Walking in the Myrtle Atrium, the exquisite traditional grid pattern on the outer wall of the cloister complements the quiet and clear water, making people feel like they are in a floating and ethereal holy land.

Immediately afterwards,

Passing through the exquisitely carved arched cloister, the Army Department under the Idar Defense Ministry suddenly appeared in front of Bruno's eyes.

Here... is where the "Lion Court" is located.

Twelve powerful white marble stone lions hold up large fountains with splashing water. The intricate stone carvings demonstrate the superb skills of the great engineers of the Idar Principality.

As Bruno walked deeper and deeper into the Alhambra Palace, the officers and generals present could not help but express wonder, and even a feeling of being well-deserved began to spread in their hearts.

With the exception of Sara Coren, Idar's defense minister, many of them had never been to the Alhambra before.

It was only at this moment that these senior generals of the Principality of Idar finally realized...why the Idar Government Office, headed by Old Ford, was unwilling to allocate the funds needed to build the Alhambra Palace.

Because it costs too much!

Bruno Stuart, the Duke of Idar, still only lives in the Hanging Garden at the foot of Mount Almis, but the Ministry of Defense of Idar has actually occupied the Alhambra Palace? !

If nothing else, if I were in Old Ford's position, I would never agree to a construction plan of this scale!

"The security and stability of the Principality of Idar depend on the loyalty and service of Idar soldiers, so... there is no need to be nervous or shirk, you are worthy of such an honor!"

"If you really feel that you deserve it... then you must work harder from now on, because only in this way can you be worthy of the title of Idar soldier!"

"yes!"

Hearing this, the Idar officers present stood at attention and saluted, feeling a lot of emotion.

What's this?

This is the Duke's trust and respect!

If they cannot resist the enemy thousands of miles away, then what dignity do they have to be called Idar officers?

only,

What these senior generals of the Principality of Idar don’t know is...

The reason why Bruno designated the Alhambra Palace as the headquarters of Idar's Ministry of Defense was really just a matter of convenience.

If the Idar Ministry of Defense had not been established, then the one who would occupy the Alhambra Palace now would be the Idar Government Office or the Idar Central Intelligence Agency.

because……

What Bruno really values... is the wonders that the construction of the Alhambra can bring to the Principality of Idar!

Alhambra] This option is actually one of the earliest wonders to be unlocked by the wonder construction system.

Even as early as the Hanging Gardens of Babylon were being built, Bruno had the option of building the Alhambra. See Chapter 40 for details

However, Bruno did not choose the Alhambra Palace at that time, but built the Namur Fortress guarding the Solon River, thereby improving the defense system of the Principality of Idar and consolidating the rule of the Stuart family.

after all……

The wonder bonus after the completion of Alhambra Palace is to give wonder owners two technological improvements that are in urgent need of breakthroughs.

At that time, the Idar Principality had no technology at all. Even if it could be improved, the most it could do was build a four-wheeled carriage that could turn on its own.

But this is of no use to the Principality of Idar!

As long as he gathers a group of craftsmen, Bruno can make this kind of improvement by himself. There is no need to waste the precious opportunity of technological improvement.

But……

It’s different now!

Magical industrialization is developing rapidly, steam locomotives are traveling unimpeded, and the Tower of Babel in Babylon is also under construction...

In addition, the Principality of Idar is facing external threats from the Church of Light at this time. If at this most critical time, the Alhambra Palace can bring two powerful technological improvements to the Principality of Idar...

I'm afraid that's not rapid development, it's like sitting on a rocket and soaring into the sky!

Thanks to the system veteran for the rocket!

Thinking of this,

While listening to the high-ranking Idar generals expressing their loyalty, Bruno activated the wonder construction system, and then...

He just froze there.

On the home page of the wonder construction system interface, the names of the technological improvements brought about by the construction of the Alhambra Palace are clearly listed there, for fear that Bruno has not seen them.

Immediately afterwards...

Following the Great Elder Sherman Goldberg...Bruno was also shocked!

And this is not an ordinary shock, it is the kind of extreme shock that makes Bruno's hands and feet numb and his whole body feels hot!

"Your Majesty the Duke? Your Majesty the Duke?!"

General Idar who was present was keenly aware of Bruno's abnormality and quickly surrounded him.

Could it be that the rainbow fart I shot earlier was so disgusting that it made the Duke feel uncomfortable?

then,

Then they thought about it...

My flattery just now seems to be a bit...

vomit

"It's okay!"

Looking at the group of middle-aged men in front of him who were surrounding him more and more tightly, Bruno waved his hands quickly and then said: "I just have a headache suddenly. I'll just go back and rest first..."

Seeing this, the generals present moved out of the way and carefully put their Duke into the carriage.

Then……

Watching Bruno's car frame gradually go away, Sara Coren suddenly realized!

"Everyone!"

A powerful roar almost startled the generals present.

If it weren't for the fact that Sara Colen was the Minister of Defense of Idar personally appointed by Bruno, they would have gone up to have a friendly physical exchange.

"What's wrong?"

Sam Layton frowned, Sarah Coren's yell almost made his blood pressure soar.

"Your Majesty the Duke...should there be an heir?"

Hearing this,

Even these men who were a little angry at first couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Although Bruno knew very well that he was just shocked, the generals present did not know.

When they thought of the Duke working hard for the country and the people day and night, the generals present felt a kind of admiration and respect from the bottom of their hearts.

Although the Duke is only in his early twenties, he is no longer young in this era.

If something goes wrong...

Thinking of this, even Mal Cullen, who has a somewhat out-of-touch personality, couldn't help but become solemn.

Bruno Stuart, Duke of Idar, definitely deserves the most credit for the development of the Principality of Idar to the present level. UU Reading www.uukanshu.netｔ is the core and leader of the entire Principality of Idar.

but……

People will always be born, old, sick and die. What if the Duke...ahem...then who should inherit the Principality of Idar? !

To know,

Bruno is the only child of the Stuart family!

"The Duke should get a wife! We need a duchess!" Sam Layton said first.

"That's right!"

"Agree!"

"My daughter is in good health. If the Duke..."

"Is your daughter just as tall as a bucket? You'd better stop thinking about this..."

"Mal Cullen! Don't think I'm afraid of you. Remember back then..."

All right,

In the midst of the quarrel, the topic of generals Idar seemed to have gone awry.

but……

The issue of the heir to the Idar Principality and the selection of the future duchess was finally taken seriously by the senior leaders of the Idar Principality at this moment.

Of course they hope that Bruno will be healthy forever, but...the heir is undoubtedly a very serious issue, and they can't count on it to be solved by Bruno's immortality!

…

Sitting on the carriage leaving the Alhambra Palace, Bruno sneezed without warning.

"Who is secretly discussing me behind my back?" Bruno frowned and rubbed his nose to himself.

Of course, he didn't know that his physical discomfort just now caused the generals of the Idar Principality to think about so many things.

but……

Even if he knew this, he had no intention of thinking about anything else at this time.

The only thing he wants to see now is

It is the technological improvement that the Alhambra brought to the Principality of Idar.

One of the technological improvements: magic engine]

Technological improvement part 2: Mental power signal receiving device]