Magic Industrial Age.

Chapter 114: New and Old Nobles

Chapter 114: New and Old Nobles (Please subscribe, please vote)
In fact, in Roy's opinion, the ruling model of the Old World cannot achieve true centralization. Even the royal family is just the largest aristocracy.

The sentence 'a vassal of a vassal is not my vassal' is the best reflection of this.

Whatever the royal family wants to do, they have to rely on the support and help of the small nobles.

Their interests are aligned, and it is basically impossible for them to betray their own class. Even if there are conflicts, the most they will do is cede land, pay compensation, or give a ransom, and that's it.

From now on, the two noble families should visit each other and get married, but it shouldn't be too normal.

In fact, if you think about it carefully, the royal families and nobles of all the major countries in the Old Continent are all relatives.

However, everything changed when the Hohenzollern family resolutely promoted magic machinery.

They betrayed their class.

This is because the development of magic machinery cannot avoid the popularization of education, the opening of people's minds, the liberation of serfs, the excavation of minerals, and the like.

This is a fight for resources, you can't escape or avoid it!

But these are all from the old aristocracy, they will definitely not agree if you do this.

From this perspective, let alone the old nobles setting up the Twilight Priory to cover up their actions, even if they were doing it openly, it would be understandable.

If we really compare hard power, the royal family is actually at a disadvantage, after all, they are outnumbered.

But Hohenzollern III was a very resourceful man.

He took the name of righteousness and used the means of division and attraction to make some of the nobles work for him.

Most importantly, magical machinery is not a castle in the air, but a new thing that can truly create huge benefits.

In this way, he gathered a large number of nobles and wealthy businessmen, and eventually formed the Royalist Party.

The so-called royalists were actually a derogatory term given to them by the old aristocracy, who considered them to be running dogs of the royal family.
But they call themselves the new aristocracy!

Hence the current struggle between the new and old nobles.

Most importantly, their struggle has broken the tacit understanding of fighting but not breaking, and it is impossible for them to just lose and pay some money and it will be over.

Instead, it reached the point where the fight would not stop until one dies!

Just like this time, Baron Marquis lost, so the entire Marquis family was uprooted.

This includes not only Baron Marquis, but also his collateral relatives, who were also implicated and had their property confiscated.

Baron Miller Petrovich did pardon many people, but this did not include the branch of the Marquis family.

As for Maruna, although he clearly followed Roy, he did not lose the surname "Marquez".

Maruna was already lucky, because Loyi had noticed something was wrong before and had placed his two children in the Mage Tower.

He himself was also outside the city, almost stationed in the Leitninger Magic Machinery Factory.

Due to production pressure, the factory did not stop operating even during the White Terror.

There were Ang's brothers guarding the place, and there were more than a dozen magic apprentices there, so the deterrent effect was there and no one dared to come and cause trouble.

But when the 'White Terror' was over, Maruna was targeted when he walked outside.

Overnight, he went from being a wealthy businessman to a wanted criminal. Countless detectives and mercenaries were ready to take action!

That is No. 19 Lombard Street, which is also very famous in Oakland City. The underground world regards it as a den of dragons and tigers.

Otherwise, the detectives who were watching could just rush in and arrest the person.

That's it, you can't do anything to them!
Because Maruna's wanted warrant was registered with the Government Affairs Office, and their law enforcement was well-founded.

After sorting out all this, Luo Yi couldn't help laughing. To say that this was an unprovoked disaster was actually a bit of an exaggeration.

The reason why Maruna was able to succeed in his business and the reason why the Xiangsheli Magic Textile Factory was able to flourish is also related to the Marquez family.

However, it must be said that Baron Marquez really disliked him, otherwise, if he had just made a little move during the pirate robbery, it would have been impossible for Maruna's family to be almost destroyed.

Seeing that Luo Yi was silent, Maruna hurriedly asked, "Master, you must save me?"

“To be honest, I, Maruna, have been through a lot, so if this business fails, I will accept it!

But, but now I have to be buried with the Marquis family, I really don't want to accept it! "

Luo Yi waved his hand and said, "It's not that serious. I'll help you with this matter. I have met Baron Miller Petrovich once before."

"It shouldn't be a big problem, but I'm afraid you'll bleed a little!

It's possible that the Xiangsheli Magic Energy Textile Factory may not be saved!"

Maruna said quickly: "You are almost dead, why do you need a factory?
It doesn't matter if I lose it. I can concentrate on following the young master from now on. With the shares you gave me, I will never starve to death!"

"Um, Master Roy, when are you going to help me solve this? I don't feel safe walking out like this right now."

Luo Yi turned his head and looked out the window. Seeing the bustling crowd, he said, "In that case, let's go now!"

"Teacher Oliveira?"

"you say?"

"Sweep away all these detectives around here, don't be too harsh, just teach them a lesson.

My home is not for anyone to spy on!"

"Maruna?"

"Master, what are your orders?"

"Prepare the carriage, let's go meet the new consul!"

"Ok!"

……

Strangely, just as Roy was about to leave, a man who claimed to be an official from the city hall came up to him. He came to deliver an invitation from Baron Miller, asking him to meet him now.

Even Luo Yi was surprised by this coincidence.

What surprised him even more was the attitude shown by the government official. He was very polite, polite beyond his imagination.

He even said that the Baron was too busy, otherwise he would have come in person.

Moreover, as consul, he did not summon Roy but sent a formal invitation.

This kind of respect was something that Lord Dorji would never have given to anyone before. Even though Luo Yi was alert in his heart, he only felt happy.

There shouldn't be too much difference between being respected and being ordered around.

However, Luo Yi also knew that when one shows courtesy to others, one must have something in mind.

Therefore, this time, the lower the attitude, the higher the demands will be.

Of course, even though he thought so, Keluoyi still prepared quickly, and about ten minutes later, the carriage was ready.

Oliveira also dealt with those detectives. He didn't beat or kill them, but he did scare them hard.

As for Maruna, he acted as the coachman.

Although it was not nice to talk about driving a cart for others, but sitting in that position, he felt more secure than ever before.

Because the Executive Office was completely destroyed, it was impossible to continue working before it was rebuilt.

Therefore, the current office is actually located in a manor in the wealthy area in the west of the city.

That place was actually the residence of Lord Dorji Petrovich, but he spent most of his time in the Executive Office and seldom returned here, so the place looked very deserted.

But now, Miller uses it as a temporary executive office, and almost all government employees are busy here.

It is worth mentioning that Lord Dorji Petrovich is somewhat unscrupulous.

A large amount of data and information has been accumulated in the Executive Office, especially certain equity certifications, house ownership and the like.

Originally, they should have been burned in the artillery fire.

But I never thought that this manor has everything!

This also laid a solid foundation for Miller to take over smoothly.

The carriage moved along the street, and the city showed more vitality after the white terror.

With more people, the carriage moves slower!

Luo Yi was not in a hurry either. He looked out through the car window and saw people coming and going, it was bustling and lively.

Of course, this situation changed after entering the temple area.

There are no traces of the war a few days ago here. Even the Temple of the Sun God has been rebuilt, and it is even taller and more magnificent.

In front of the magnificent and solemn temple, everyone acted a little reserved and cautious.

Everywhere you look, whether it is the Church of the Sun God or the Temple of the Seven Gods, there are long queues.

There were poor people and rich people, some well-dressed and some raggedly dressed, but they all behaved very piously.

In other words, more than ten days ago, the temples were fighting each other, the fourth-level war, the priests and the priests were fighting, the templars and the temple guardians were fighting to the death...

All of this can no longer be seen now!

They acted as if nothing had happened, erased all traces, and behaved as they should in front of the believers.

Luo Yi saw all of this, and his expression became a little thoughtful!
What happened has happened, and this is indisputable!

However, so far, there has been no news about who wins or loses between the two fourth-level powerhouses, or who has the upper hand between the believers of the Seven Gods and the shepherd of the Sun God.

There is no doubt that they fight, but it is more like they are on another level.

They will not allow mortals to interfere, and will try their best not to affect mortals.

This may be the characteristic of the struggle of faith!
After looking around, Luo Yi withdrew his gaze, closed his eyes slightly, and still warned himself in his heart.

There are some things that it is better not to know or get involved in!
The carriage rumbled and started to speed up after entering the west district of the city.

In just a moment, they had stopped in front of a manor. Luo Yi got off the carriage and couldn't help but pause.

Because, at the gate of the manor, an elegant blond young man was looking at him with a smile on his face.

"My friend, you are finally here!"

Baron Miller came forward enthusiastically and gave Roy a big hug.

Luo Yi's whole body stiffened, his muscles tensed, but he still reacted and returned the hug.

However, when he lowered his head, he whispered: "Your Excellency Baron, you are not waiting for me here specifically, are you?"

Baron Miller said with a smile: "Is it not possible? Isn't it very honorable?

Believe me, after today, no matter who sees you in Oakland, they will have to show some respect to you. "

"How about it? This is a good gift, right?"

Luo Yi smiled bitterly: "Do you want to hear the truth?"

"Of course, the higher your position, the harder it is to hear the truth."

"To be honest, I had the urge to turn around and run away!"