The incident that happened on the dock surprised Leia.
Because the process of passing through the Idar customs was really as simple and peaceful as the Idar man said.
Even though Leya did not declare her home address at the beginning, the Idar customs staff did not feel embarrassed at all.
Especially after he found out her identity, he very thoughtfully pointed out to her the location of the Idar reception official.
On the way to the Principality of Idar, Leya visited dozens of port towns.
And without exception...
Even calling those ports towns is already exalting them.
Because those ports are at best small villages with a slightly larger scale, and there are even many ports that may not even have the size of a village.
The people living in those places all have sallow complexions and look lonely, as if having a full meal is the most anticipated thing in life.
But……
The port of the Principality of Idar is completely different.
According to the customs officer, Leya already knew that the place she was in now was called the Merlin District. It was the largest port city in the Principality of Idar, and even on the entire continent!
This is not bragging! This is fact!
Every member of the Cecil Mission has seen with his own eyes the prosperous scene around the harbor.
The size of the Merlin District has long been beyond the scope of a town. Apart from the fact that there are no city walls, the number of people living here is comparable to that of giant cities in the interior of the empire!
Merchant ships and cargo ships are constantly coming and going, and a large amount of goods and goods are unloaded or loaded by workers.
The entire port and dock area stretches for several kilometers, and it is almost impossible to see anyone idle on the dock.
What’s even more outrageous is…
Even these civilians who work as coolies at the dock are wearing neat and uniform clothes. Although they are ordinary fabrics, they are clean and straight.
If it were any other place...
for a time,
The images of ragged civilians that Leya had seen in the western part of the empire began to appear repeatedly in her mind.
This has never been unimaginable in Leya's mind.
But that wasn't what surprised Leia the most!
What surprised Leia the most... was the Idar man who took the initiative to argue with Viscount Danielson and defend the Principality of Idar!
The civilian who spoke out for Idar Customs was obviously just an inconspicuous worker on the dock.
But when Viscount Danielsson was speaking, he would take the initiative to stand up to defend the customs of the Principality of Idar and defend those Idar officials who were "supposed" to exploit the civilians!
The Idar man's words were genuine and his face was proud.
Especially when he said that he was an Idar!
That kind of heartfelt pride and love cannot be faked by anyone!
At this time,
A member of the Cecil Mission said with a red face:
"Perhaps the Idar people knew in advance that we were coming, so they made special arrangements! After all...didn't that customs official say that? There are special receptionists waiting for us!"
Although his words were somewhat unreasonable and unfounded, they were obviously recognized by many Cecil people.
after all……
There is really a huge gap between the eastern part of the empire in my imagination and the eastern part of the empire that appears in front of me now!
So much so that they couldn't decide for a while... Which one is true? Which one is false?
Although they always believe that seeing is believing,
But……
As nobles in the western part of the empire, they
The view that "the western part of the empire is the richest place in the empire" has long been engraved in my heart.
therefore,
They instinctively want to find a reasonable explanation for the scene in front of them.
It seems that only in this way can they get some comfort from their shameful hearts.
so……
The principle they adhere to has changed very smoothly from "seeing is believing" to "what you see is not necessarily true."
"My noble lord, please stay for now."
Just when Leya was thinking wildly in her mind, Viscount Danielsson, who was about to pass through Idar customs, was stopped by Idar officials at this time.
"What?" Viscount Danielson frowned slightly and asked with some displeasure.
"Are you a mage?"
The abrupt words of the Idar official made Viscount Danielson look surprised at this moment.
Yes,
He is indeed a mage.
As a confidant of King Cecil Manqun Blood, Viscount Danielson, although his title is not high, he possesses extremely profound knowledge and relatively outstanding magical power.
But……
How could the Idar official in front of him know this?
"Here!"
As if he could see the doubts in Viscount Danielsson's heart, the Idar official raised his hand and pointed at the rectangular gate that Viscount Danielsson had just passed by.
Seeing this, Viscount Danielsson turned around and saw that the top of the door frame, which was originally dim, was actually shining with a light yellow light.
"Security inspection equipment will not be fake, so... please put your right hand here and report to me truthfully the magical power you possess."
The Idar customs official had taken out an extremely delicate-looking device from somewhere and signaled Viscount Danielson to place his right hand on a mithril panel.
"I am not a mage, but a mage apprentice." Viscount Danielson said while extending his hand.
It was sent to the right hand of Viscount Danielson
"Dear Viscount Danielsson, as I said before, security equipment does not deceive people."
Official Idar looked at him deeply and said in a deep voice: "If you are not a member of the Cecil Mission, you have been expelled for [deceiving customs officials] at this time, Mr. Master.
.”
Viscount Danielson:???
At this time, Viscount Danielsson was completely confused.
What the hell?
This thing can also detect the magical power it possesses?
originally,
The Idar customs officer was surprised that he could suddenly see that he could use magic.
But he never imagined that he could still use such a device to judge his specific strength!
so……
Viscount Danielson couldn't bear it any longer!
"Why? How do you know my magical power!"
"This is all magic technology from our Principality of Idar."
I heard the Idar official not covering up at all, but saying very proudly.
"Magical Technology..."
This is the second time Viscount Danielson has heard of this term.
As for the first time he heard the term "magic technology", it was in the letter Anel sent to the Principality of Cecil.
Magic technology, Idar School...
King Cecil Manqun Blood had many confidants, but why did he send Viscount Danielsson as envoy to the Principality of Idar?
The reason is simple, because he is a mage.
Although the mages of the Aeron School (a school of mages that originated and flourished in the western part of the empire) looked down upon the Idar School and magic technology that Anel mentioned in his heart, but...
After all, this is the first mage school born in the eastern part of the empire, and Anel Blood is still a member of it. Naturally, the Cecil royal family will send someone to take a look at what is going on with this so-called Idar school.
.
after all……
In that letter, Anel extolled the magic technology to a high level, especially the one-on-one argument, which made the mages of the Aeron School feel quite annoyed.
And now...
To be honest, although Viscount Danielson's impression of the Idar school is still not very good.
But in a sense, this so-called magic technology does not seem to be as false as I imagined.
But what Viscount Danielson didn’t know was...
This was just the tip of the iceberg in the application of magic technology. What shocked him even more... was yet to come!
…
When Leya passed through the Idar customs, she saw a familiar figure in the crowd at first sight, her brother—Arnel Blood.
only……
Just when she was about to speak out, she seemed to remember something again and shrank back slightly.
Before Leya came to the Principality of Idar,
The etiquette teacher in Cecil's court specially trained her on the etiquette that a princess should have.
so……
Although those strict aristocratic etiquette made Leya feel a little uncomfortable, but...she didn't want to lose the dignity of the Cecil family because of herself.
But Anel has no such worries!
A guy who could steal white bread in front of Bruno,
A guy who can run away from home regardless of the dignity of his noble father,
How could it be possible to take those cumbersome aristocratic etiquette to heart?
not to mention……
Nowadays, Anel has long been obsessed with research in the field of magic and cannot extricate himself. He usually only dresses up as a researcher in the laboratory, so naturally he doesn't care about these so-called etiquette.
therefore,
The moment he saw Leya's figure, Anel put his hands behind his waist and strolled over with a step that he didn't recognize.
"Hey! Rhea!"
Anel smiled contemptuously.
No matter what Anel's impression of his family is, the imprint of the Brad family will eventually accompany him throughout his life.
so……
When he saw this sister who he had been very close to in the past, Anel almost immediately completed the transition from the "unsmiling scientific researcher" to the "shameless bastard brother".
seamless connection between.
Hearing this, Leya, who had shown a slight smile, suddenly changed her face and looked at Anel angrily:
"You ran out without saying a word. Do you know how worried your father is about you?"
"He? At most, he is worried that I will die outside and lose the dignity of the Brad family!"
As soon as he mentioned his father, the Duke...oh no, now he is the father of the king, Anel's expression became a little unnatural.
He knows his identity, an illegitimate son.
Although other nobles would be more respectful to him because of their father, Anel clearly knew his status.
Otherwise, he would not have run away from home in anger and finally started a new life in the Principality of Idar.
Hearing this, Leya was speechless for a moment.
"but……"
"I would like to thank him."
Leya was a little confused, "Thank you?"
"Today, I am still a member of the Brad family, but I am also the Viscount of the Principality of Idar and the Viscount of Glasgow!" Anel said seriously.
"Then I would like to congratulate the Viscount."
As he spoke, Viscount Danielson walked slowly to Anel's side.
only……
Arnel did not greet Viscount Danielsson with the etiquette of an imperial noble, but greeted Viscount Danielsson with the handshake ceremony popular in the Principality of Idar.
At the moment when their hands came into contact, Viscount Danielson's eyes widened suddenly, and the shock in his heart was beyond words.
Yes,
It’s shocking! It’s a speechless shock!
because……
The moment his hand came into contact with Anel, he felt a magical power coming from the top mage level!
That former apprentice...
He has actually become a mage! And he is a top mage who has half-stepped into the threshold of an archmage!
"Viscount Danielson, I haven't seen you for many years. I didn't expect you to still be at the level of a mage." Anel said with a smile.
"A... Anel... you..."
Although Anel vigorously praised the Idar School and magic technology in his letters, he did not mention his attainments in magic in his heart.
It is precisely because of this...
Only a small group of mages from the Elon School would disdain the Idar School.
A mere mage apprentice actually talks in a letter?
But……
The Anel in front of me has clearly become the top mage!
How did he reach this point in just three years?!
"I have already mentioned in my letter that the development path of the Idar School is the only way for the development of magic!"
Hearing the words,
Viscount Danielson wanted to refute, but...he couldn't say it! There was nothing to say!
The school of Idar…
Is it really as magical as mentioned in the letter?
"Okay everyone, the train prepared for the Cecil Mission has been ready. You can move on first and we can talk when we get on the train."
"I am Shabi, deputy director of the Idar Government Affairs Office and governor of Merin District." Shabi added.
at this moment,
Although everyone in the Cecil Mission did not know why Viscount Danielsson was so horrified, they could also realize that the Principality of Idar in front of them would react differently.
"As you wish, dear Mr. Sabi."
Viscount Danielson, who recovered slightly, finally nodded.
He did not realize that what Shabi had said earlier was a train, not a carriage, and he did not bother to think about how to converse in a small carriage.
because……
The lushness of the Merlin District and the strength shown by Anel had already put his mind in a state of shutdown.
What exactly is magic technology?
How could Anel's magical attainments improve by leaps and bounds in such a short period of time?