Magic Industrial Age.

Chapter 409-407: The List and the Emperor (Please Subscribe)

Grand Duke Carlisle seemed taken aback by Lloyd's question. He paused for a long time before saying, "Is there a problem with our boycott of the magic energy industry?"

"It destroyed the old system, made the territory unstable, bankrupted the peasants, deprived free people of a way to make a living, and made the original ruling order shaky."

Shouldn't we boycott it?

Grand Duke Carlisle felt he was right, but Loy narrowed her eyes and thought for a moment before saying, "Since you've placed people here with me, you must have gathered quite a bit of information, right?"

"You think the people of Flower Territory are living in misery? That I'm an incompetent lord? That my knights and vassals are all going to rebel against me?"

Grand Duke Carlisle was stunned upon hearing this. After thinking for a long time, he finally said, "It doesn't seem so!"

"So, none of what you just said is true!"

"Rather than saying you're opposing the promotion of the magic energy industry, it's actually the Habsburg Empire that's against you!"

"Is that right?"

Grand Duke Carlisle himself was confused; he had never felt his mind was so inadequate as it was today.

His thick eyebrows furrowed, and he tilted his head slightly, pondering for a long time before saying, "You mean that aristocratic rule and magical energy industry can coexist?"

"What I mean is that the promotion of Magic Energy Industry is unstoppable, and no one can stop it!"

As Luo Yi said this, she organized her thoughts and then said, "In my opinion, the existence of the Magic Energy Industry is not because of the Habsburg Empire."

Rather, it was the existence of the Magic Energy Industry that made the Habsburg Empire so powerful as it is today.

Even if you win this war, so what?

"Even if the Habsburg Empire is destroyed, the production efficiency of its magic-powered machinery and the power of its magic-powered weapons are known throughout the world!"
Do you think anyone might follow in the footsteps of the Habsburg empire, continuing its development and expansion?

"Therefore, the empire may be destroyed, but the magic industry is part of the wheels of history, rolling ever forward."

What we need to do is not stand in front of the wheels and get crushed, but board the carriage and head towards the distance.

At that moment, Duke Carlisle fell into deep thought, and without realizing it, he had already lowered the heavy machine gun in his hand.
Instead, he picked up the cigar again and took a few puffs, the tobacco keeping his mind active and excited.

Luo Yi's words echoed repeatedly in his mind.

He hadn't been this willing to listen to a young man's lectures for many, many years.

But the defeats on the battlefield, the losses of the knights, the loss of imperial territory—the once-proud battle tactics have now become a joke…

All of this felt like a series of slaps to their faces.

Reality forced them to think, which gave him the patience and time to consider Luo Yi's words.

The silence lasted for a full quarter of an hour. Grand Duke Carlisle did not come to his senses, and Lloyd did not disturb him.

Until one moment, Grand Duke Carlisle's eyes flickered, and he actually grinned.

His smile held a hint of helplessness mixed with understanding. He said, "I never imagined you would advise us to accept Magic Energy Industries?"

Luo Yi shrugged: "Just think of it as me wanting to develop more clients."

Besides magical weapons, I also have various processing machines here, which are quite useful. You might want to consider them.

Then, he changed the subject again, saying, "Let's get back to the point. I've already explained to you what my Raymond family can do."

After you've discussed it with your partner, get back to me.

If you agree, I will provide you with a list of the types, quantities, and prices of weapons and machinery I can supply. You can then choose the appropriate items.

"can!"

"So, shall we talk about something else now?"

Grand Duke Carlisle narrowed his eyes slightly and asked, "What are you talking about?"

"The Raymond family suffered a devastating blow. Lion Castle was reduced to ruins, my father was killed, and the family suffered heavy losses!"
I know your Carlisle family was involved, but that beating we just had evened things out, and I won't pursue the matter further!

But who else is there?

"Therefore, Grand Duke Carlisle, I need a list!!!"

Loy spoke casually, but Grand Duke Carlisle's face tightened completely, his teeth clenched, and his expression became slightly ferocious.

He lowered his voice and said, "If it weren't for that incident, you, an illegitimate child, would never have been able to inherit the Flower Territory."
Therefore, they should be your benefactors!

"Ha ha ha ha ha!"

Luo Yi smiled coldly: "I don't deny that what you said is true, but murder is murder, and the extermination of a clan is the extermination of a clan!"

"Before I came back, the destruction of the Raymond family had nothing to do with me. Roy Fitz was my surname!"

"But since you forced me back, to inherit this position, and to inherit Raymond's name, then I'm sorry, but some grudges must be settled!"

"I don't ask for much, just give me a list, and the rest is none of your Carlisle family's business."
And no one will know that it was you who leaked the secret!

As if the true intentions had been revealed, Luo Yi's voice became more distant: "Let's stop here for today. I'll wait for your news!"

"Next time we contact each other, I hope you can give me the list, and I will also provide you with a list of supplies."

"Of course, in return, I'll give you a five percent discount on your Carlisle family's goods."

For other people's orders, the price will increase by ten percent, five percent of which will be yours.

After a long silence, Grand Duke Carlisle finally said, "There are some things I need to discuss with someone. Wait for my news!"

"Can!" ……

Grand Duke Carlisle departed, accompanied by his retinue of eight fourth-tier Calamities, and ascended into the sky, returning to his lunar spaceship.

A mist rose again around the magic warship, swirling and obscuring the view. When it dissipated in a short while, the warship was gone.

Inside the warship, in the captain's cabin.

Luo Yi remained seated in his chair, facing a square table littered with cups and plates. His right hand rested on the table, tapping it intermittently.

Amidst the 'tap tap tap, tap tap tap' sound, his eyes were vacant as he fell into deep thought.

Oliveira appeared behind him without him noticing and asked softly, "Do you think he'll agree?"

"Yes, they will! After all, there's no longer a conflict of interest between them!"

"Is the list he provided credible?"

Oliveira still expressed his concerns: "I'm afraid he's added or removed a lot of people, making us his tools?"

"Heh, who said you have to take revenge right now?"

Luo Yi smiled and said, "We also need to verify the list he gave us. Besides, who said I would make a move now?"
A gentleman takes his revenge even after ten years; let them wait!

All I want is for him to provide the list!

……

the other side,
On the lunar spaceship.

After Grand Duke Carlisle returned, he had a group of people wait there while he entered the secret chamber alone and activated the magic mirror.

A moment later, the magic mirror flickered with light, revealing a person.

This person seemed to have been waiting for a long time. Even though it was late, he was still wearing a blue and white marshal's uniform, looking capable and energetic.

His hair was half black and half white, making him look quite old, but his skin was smooth and elastic, and his features were three-dimensional, making him exceptionally handsome.

He was born with an air of nobility and majesty, and his eyes were bright and deep.

This one was none other than one of the overlords of the Old World, the Emperor of the Bonaparte Empire, the great Napoleon III, Charles-Louis-Napoleon-Bonaparte, who possessed supreme power and wealth!

He is only fifty years old this year, and has been on the throne for more than ten years. He has managed to keep the nobles in the empire in line, and his reputation outside the empire is excellent.

If it weren't for this war, he would have been a wise ruler praised both at home and abroad, and the emperor's power would have reached its peak in his hands, second only to the founding emperor.

But when the war broke out and the imperial army suffered defeat after defeat, he had to bear all the blame, regardless of right or wrong.

In just over a month, his once black hair turned into a mix of black and white, which shows how much pressure he was under.

However, he maintained the dignity of an emperor when facing Archduke Carlisle.

He listened quietly to Grand Duke Carlisle's report, his face expressionless, but he listened very attentively.

Especially the part about Roy's sermon, about the differences between Magic Industries and the Habsburg Empire,
He interrupted Carlyle's narration for the first time, asking detailed questions and even making Grand Duke Carlyle repeat the story three times.

Finally, he closed his eyes and pondered for a moment, then suddenly opened them, looked at Archduke Carlisle, and asked, "Tell me, were we really wrong?"

"The Magic Energy Industry is like a raging flood, but is it truly unstoppable?"

Grand Duke Carlisle gave a wry smile: "Is it appropriate for a roughneck like me to think about something that even you can't figure out?"

"Let me rephrase the question. If we win this battle, even if it's difficult, but we still win, will you promote those magical machines in your territory?"

Grand Duke Carlisle's expression turned serious. He pondered for a moment and said, "I am determined to popularize magical weapons."

Firearms and artillery—these are the things that can enhance the strength of the army. We must equip them; otherwise, the fighting capacity of the legion cannot be guaranteed.

"In that case, I would have to maintain a professional legion. The militia is no longer acceptable, and the Knights Order would also have to be disbanded and reorganized."

"If the weapons are worn out too much, I should also introduce production machinery. We can't just keep thinking about buying them; that would be too restrictive and too expensive."

Therefore, starting with firearms, other industries will likely follow suit...

Grand Duke Carlisle couldn't continue. In fact, he hadn't stopped thinking ever since Roy's sermon began.
And these were the deductions he made, and then he discovered that what Luo Yi said seemed to be true.

The Habs Empire may be destroyed, but the magic energy industry will inevitably be promoted!

This conclusion is what the two important figures cannot accept, because accepting it would mean that they were wrong before.

"Your Majesty, what should we do now?"

"What else can we do? We'll agree to his request, ask him to provide a list, allocate the funds, and then gather magic apprentices for pre-battle training."

"What about the list?"

"give him!"

The magic mirror flickered, and before Napoleon III disappeared from the image, a sentence was faintly heard.

"It's absolutely right to only side with the winner."

"But I really don't like this person!"

　One more chapter, the rest will be later!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)