Magic Industrial Age.

Chapter 413, Section 411: Magic Tank (Bonus Chapter 17)

There must be a reason why Luo Yi dared to say that.

In fact, deep blue presented him with a series of analytical reasons.

First of all, although the coalition forces suffered repeated defeats and seemed to have won no battles, what they lost were only some insignificant militiamen.

The number of noble private soldiers they recruited, however many they lost, was actually of little consequence.

The main force of the allied forces, especially the extraordinary knight orders renowned throughout the Old World, have rarely shown themselves.

That's right, magical weapons have changed the nature of the battlefield: the long-range bombardment of magical cannons, the ultra-long range of magical rifles, the area-of-effect damage of heavy machine guns...

These measures completely restrained the traditional knightly orders, turning the once-proud knightly charge into a joke.

But this doesn't mean that the Extraordinary Knights are not strong.

These powerful knights, possessing extraordinary strengths, can unleash terrifying destructive power if used properly, by leveraging their strengths and mitigating their weaknesses.

Not to mention, as a long-established hegemon, the Bonaparte Empire's reputation was not built on boasts, but on hard-won achievements.

Throughout history, some powers that belong to legend or myth cannot necessarily be said to be false.

Such a profound foundation, yet not a single aspect has been revealed so far, which is quite abnormal.

Secondly, although the empire was reporting frequent victories, the large number of prisoners was also a heavy burden.

Feeding people requires supplies, and transporting them back to China also consumes transportation capacity.

Although the Empire possesses a fleet of magical trucks, far superior to the Habsburg Empire, the poor condition of the feudal empire's roads goes without saying.

In addition, the imperial army advanced from north to south, stretching supply lines and causing logistical shortages.

Luo Yi saw in the magic mirror that an imperial army was marching at full speed, chasing the enemy for a whole day, and then they had to go to the fields on both sides to find wild vegetables for dinner.

This is a sign of inadequate logistics.

Loy told Virgil the Red Dragon everything, and the old man narrowed his eyes slightly before saying, "You mean, this is actually that old codger Xiafei's strategy of exhausting his troops?"

"Using militia and land to stretch the empire's military deployment?"

I think so!

"Isn't this plan a bit too audacious?"

Red Dragon Virgil frowned slightly: "If we do this, that old codger Joffre will face a lot of criticism and pressure!"
One wrong move, and he'll be nailed to the pillar of shame of the Bonaparte Empire!

"That's why Napoleon III trusted him so much!"
An old general, an imperial marshal, was willing to forgo his posthumous title and honor for the sake of victory in war. Shouldn't he be given ample respect and trust?

"That makes sense!"

Red Dragon Virgil nodded slightly in agreement, and then said, "In that case, Roy, shouldn't you try to remind the Imperial Military?"

Should we tell them it's a scam and prepare them in advance?

Luo Yi couldn't help but roll her eyes and said, "Then who do you think I should tell?"

Lord Robin Water, the Imperial Ambassador, was ultimately just a diplomatic envoy. Did he have the authority to influence the cabinet and the military?
It could be Baron Miller or His Majesty Saint Bartholomew, who could get straight to His Majesty the Emperor.

"But how much do you think they'll believe what the Earl says, given my insignificant voice, my outside involvement, and my limited sources of information?"

After a slight pause, Luo Yi continued, "Furthermore, since I can see it, the intelligent people in the Empire's General Staff should be able to see it too."
But they still didn't stop it, or they weren't able to stop it. Why do you think that was?

"why?"

"Both sides are calculating, and both are calculating. As for who can outsmart whom?"

Luo Yi let out a breath and said, "Then let's wait and see!"

"And that day won't be long."

……

It has to be said that this escalating war has given Roy a greater sense of crisis.

Especially during this period, the arms trade has grown bigger and bigger, and the Imperial Golden Dragon has filled his warehouses like a flowing river.

There wasn't much excitement about making big money; instead, I became increasingly uneasy.

Acquiring wealth beyond one's control is never a good thing; you never know when someone might set their sights on you.

Moreover, he is building bridges between the four great empires, seemingly creating a mutually beneficial relationship, but who knows when someone might set their sights on him.

So, after much deliberation, he finally made a major decision.

Mechanical Mage Tower, six stories.

"Luo Yi, did you need something from me?"

Lilia pushed open the door and stepped in. Although she was pregnant, her steps were still agile and her movements were nimble.

However, she was intentionally or unintentionally covering her stomach with her hands.

She is currently in the early stages of pregnancy, and her belly is not very big, just slightly protruding. It is even less noticeable when covered by loose clothing.

Her hands were still stained with oil, clearly she had just come from the laboratory. She was still as beautiful as ever, but compared to before, her face had an added glow of motherhood.

When Luo Yi saw her coming, she quickly got up, helped her, and walked towards the sofa area in the back.

As he walked, he kept repeating, "Slow down! Slow down! The first trimester is the most important time to be careful, so please slow down!"

Lilia scoffed, "Since when has the Lion King become so cautious?"

"Isn't it because I'm afraid you'll hurt my daughter!"

"Why a daughter? Isn't a son good enough? Don't you nobles all prefer sons?"

"Hehehe, when we met, I was still an illegitimate child! I've never liked the rules of the nobility!"

The reason I wanted a daughter is because I heard that daughters are like a father's little cotton-padded jacket, the most comforting and sweet.

"But I still hope he's a son, so that the flower collar can be more secure."

"Haha, with me here, Flower Territory will always be secure."

As they were talking, Luo Yi helped Lilia sit down on the sofa. Fearing she might be hungry, he brought over tea and snacks.

However, Lilia didn't move. Instead, she got back to the point and asked, "Loy, did you call me here specifically for something?"

"Yes! But don't worry, someone else is coming."

"Who?"

Jingle bell, jingle bell!
Before Lilia could finish speaking, someone knocked on the door and came in. It was Mrs. Linda and Douglas Hill.

Yes, it was Douglas Hill. After attending Roy's wedding, he didn't rush to leave.

Originally, he planned to wait until the chief designer of the new Brussels city was selected, then get closer to him before specifically installing his magic walkie-talkie.

Unfortunately, the situation changed drastically, a great battle began, and Luo Yi wouldn't let him go back.

Of course, he didn't waste his time here. Looking around him, there was a noticeable surge of magical energy, which caused the elements to become somewhat agitated as well.

This was a sign that his magic power was too great to maintain, and the reason was simple: he had used this time to finally take that step.

Now, he can finally declare himself a transcendent mage.

Mrs. Linda was in a similar situation, also experiencing a lingering magical restlessness.

Both of them underwent a transformation from human to extraordinary within the Lion Manor.

They were all acquaintances, so there was no need for formalities upon meeting. After a brief greeting, they sat down on their own.

Douglas even took the liberty of pouring Mrs. Linda a cup of tea, and then filled his own cup as well.

He took a sip, shook his head, and said, "Luo Yi, did you call us here for something?"

Clearly, he was in a very good mood after the breakthrough.

Luo Yi smiled, her tone slightly joking, and said, "Didn't you want a project? Well, I've found one for you!"

"A project? Magic-powered machinery? New design drawings? What kind? Show them to me quickly!"

Almost as if electrocuted, Douglas straightened up and looked at Loy with eager eyes.

Luo Yi's expression turned serious. After a brief silence, he said, "What I'm about to show you is very dangerous. It could be a deadly weapon on the battlefield in the future."

I trust you all the most, so I hope you can help me build it!

Mrs. Linda frowned slightly and said, "Is it that serious?"

I'm only proficient in potions; I'm not familiar with mechanics. If strict confidentiality is required, I'll withdraw.

"Mrs. Linda, I know what you're saying, but I can't find anyone else."

You are the only ones I trust!

Luo Yi emphasized again, urging all three of them to take things seriously.

Lilia held his hand and asked softly, "Loy, what's wrong with you?"

Luo Yi gave a wry smile: "The war outside is really worrying me, so I need some powerful weapons that can be concealed and used to hold the line in critical moments."

"I've already drawn up the design. Now, I need your help to bring it to life."

Douglas Hill became interested, raised an eyebrow slightly, and said, "Take a look. I'd really like to know what kind of powerful weapon could make you so cautious."

Without hesitation, Luo Yi raised his hand and swiped it across his Proverb Ring, and a stack of documents appeared in his hand.

As everyone knows, anything that can be added to Loy's sacred artifacts is a good thing.

Loy handed over a thick stack of documents. Douglas took them, glanced at them, and asked with some surprise, "Magic Tank, what is this thing?"

Louis smiled strangely and said, "Actually, I prefer to call it by its nickname, the King of Land Warfare!"

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