Magic Industrial Age.

Chapter 426-424: Youthful Spirit (Bonus Chapter)

Luo Yi didn't stop walking; she simply gestured and continued forward.

Dean Norman didn't waste any words and followed.

The two walked side by side, along the internal roads of the community, weaving between the high-rise buildings.

Along the way, they mostly saw elderly people washing clothes and children playing.

Men and women went to work, and the wages they earned from their hard work were enough to buy enough food and pay rent.

Most of them would yearn to own a house of their own here and work hard for it.

Their elderly parents will also come to live with them, helping with household chores and taking care of the children.

The children playing in the street are mostly young, wearing open-crotch pants in the summer, chasing and playing, and laughter or crying can be heard from time to time.

Children of this age are like the weather in June; their emotions change very quickly, and bumps and bruises are normal.

As for the older children, they were mostly sent to community schools.

As Loy and Dean passed through a building enclosed by an iron fence, they could hear the sound of children reading aloud.

On the parade ground directly in front, there were many teenagers exercising and building up their physique under the guidance of veterans, and even learning some simple combat skills.

Education must begin with children!

Many people are willing to move here to live largely because of the comprehensive education system here.

Their children can learn about basic meditation, magic, mechanics, and even combat here.

Alternatively, one can pass the assessments, progress and grow step by step, and eventually enter university for further studies, or go to the Mage Tower, or directly join the army.

These are all excellent solutions, and opportunities that ordinary people could never have dreamed of before.

But now, under Luo Yi's rule, this has become the norm, and the educational resources in this community are among the best.

Of course, this area isn't just limited to community schools; further on, you can also see community hospitals, churches, and various shops.

Along the road, there are flower beds, lush trees, public toilets, and what many people call a symbol of civilization—magic streetlights.

As darkness falls, magical energy flows underground, passing through the erected lampposts to illuminate the magical crystals at the top.

The soft, bright, and steady light dispelled the darkness and transformed this neighborhood into the second most dazzling jewel in Brussels, after the Lion Estate.

Perhaps, in Luo Yi's view, this is just a very small change.

It's quite different from what he remembers.

But for the people who live here, it's more like a miracle, something they're proud of.

It's worth mentioning that this community actually has a miniature magic energy pool installed, and by laying lapis lazuli lines, magic energy has been connected to every household.

If they wanted, every household could actually use magic to light up the world; however, not everyone possesses magic and can freely control the switch.

Additionally, there is an extra fee required to use Magic Lighting.

As a result, some families are wealthy and willing to pay, while others still prefer to use candles or oil lamps for lighting.

Every night, from a distance, the crystal chandeliers and candlelight echo each other, their interplay of light and shadow resembling a musical score.

It is a unique sight, and a distinctive feature of this era.

After walking for a long time and remaining silent for a long time, Luo Yi finally spoke: "How have you been feeling in Flower Territory these past few days?"

In both her past and present lives, Luo Yi has no brothers or sisters and doesn't know how to get along with them.

Moreover, they are half-brothers, sharing the same mother but different fathers, and they had no contact when they were young. To say that they have any deep feelings for each other would be a joke.

Therefore, when he opened his mouth, he felt that his words were dry and unnatural.

Dean Norman, on the other hand, appeared much calmer.

He tilted his head slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "If you ask how life is, I can only say it's definitely not as good as in Auxerre."

There, I was always surrounded by a large entourage whenever I went out; everyone within my sight had to bow their heads to me; everyone had to remain silent when I spoke; and a casual order from me was a mission they would carry out even at the cost of their lives.

"If I live like this for too long, I will feel like I am invincible, as if I am floating on clouds."

"But when I got here, I was forced to follow a fat man (Maruna). I was assigned a lot of work and I was so busy that I didn't even have enough time to sleep every day."

I have to run more than ten miles every day just to arrange all sorts of trivial matters. And sometimes, when we're short-handed, I have to personally step in and fill in for others.

"Many times, I feel like I'm here to suffer?"
Is this the kind of life the first in line to the Norman family heir should be living?

Luo Yi paused, turned around, and stared at him intently: "So?"

"So, I should thank you. Thank you for letting me see this era clearly, for letting me see the changes brought about by machinery, and for letting me see the power of magical weapons."

“I’m not really clueless. Within the territory, I also assist my mother in handling government affairs.”

I handled it well, and my mother said so too, but because of this, every day since I came here has been a huge shock to me.

"Some of these come from management systems, some from magical machinery, some from factory production efficiency, and some from weapons and guns..."

My worldview and philosophy of life, which I spent nearly twenty years building, were shattered here.

I've realized that everything I knew and learned before seems to be wrong.

Can you feel that pain?

"For a while, I felt that I shouldn't have come here. Being a nobleman who just loafs around and waits to die wouldn't be so bad."

But I pulled through, I really tried my best to pull through.

"I accepted everything before me, the changes brought about by magic, and the mindset that was different from that of noble knights."

Then, I stepped out of the cage and embraced a new life! "Only at this moment did I truly understand."

This is a new era. What we must do is not be crushed under the wheels of time, but ride the tide of the times and reach greater heights.

Luo Yi truly didn't expect the other party to say such a thing.

He had thought that the other party wanted to see him because of some competitive mentality, but he never expected that he would complete a kind of mental transformation here.

This must be the enlightenment he achieved at Longchang!
After a slight pause, Luo Yi asked again, "So what do you want to do?"

"I'm going back. After returning to the family territory, I will take over the right to promote the magic energy industry from my mother."

Flower Territory is a great example, and I hope that through my own efforts, our family territory can go even further down this path.

"This is no easy task. The magic energy industry is relatively easy to manage, but the system is not so easy to change."

If you don't do well, you will affect the interests of many people, lose their support, and even shake your position.

Are you sure you want to do this?

"Now that I'm here, I've already thought it through, but I know that this is both a danger and an opportunity."

Moreover, now is the best time.

The Habsburg Empire taught those so-called hegemons a lesson through war, shattering their self-perceived strong 'shells'. Even they were seeking change, so naturally we had to follow suit.

certainly……"

Dean Norman raised his head slightly, looked directly at Loy, and said, "I need your support!"
I need the full support of my brother, Earl Raymond of the Flower Territory!

Will you help me?

This was Dean Norman's true purpose for this trip; he did indeed gain enlightenment in Longchang and changed his thinking.

He also wanted to lead his family and territory to glory, riding the wave of the times.

But he also knew that this was not easy; reforming the old system and establishing the new system often meant bloodshed and killing.

Such a floral collar is extremely rare, and this is a testament to Luo Yi's abilities.

Therefore, he wanted to get Luo Yi's help.

Luo Yi retorted, "Just you?"

Dean Norman waved, and a young man walked out of the alley.

He was broad-shouldered and composed, exuding an imposing aura.

But if you look at his face, you'll find that he's very young, extremely young.

He is Terrence Freud, the current leader of the Freud family.

He wasn't chosen, nor was he born into a good family. Rather, he earned his status as the first in line to inherit the Freud family by defeating his brothers and sisters with his fists and sword.

However, no matter how strong he is, he is still not strong enough in front of Luo Yi.

He stepped forward and bowed very respectfully: "Greetings, Your Excellency the Earl."

"You share the same idea as Dean?"

Yes, that's why I came.

"If I agree, what will I get in return?"

"You will gain the full support of the Norman and Freud families."

Before you suffer defeat, we are your most steadfast ally, without exception.

These are the words of Terrence Freud, and Dean Norman chimed in: "If you fail, it means you've gone down the wrong path."

We will change direction, find new paths, and continue on this path.

"My brother, are you willing?"

Dean Norman extended his hand, and Terrence Freud, without a word, covered it with his own.
Then, they all looked at Luo Yi.

Luo Yi's lips twitched, and she also placed her hand on it, the three hands pressing together.

"In the future, you can write to me, and I will answer your questions and give you advice."

"As for whether you are willing to listen or whether you will implement it, that is for you to decide."

"As for the magic energy industry, I will increase my support for you, but whether you can digest it or not is up to you."

"it is good!"

Having achieved their goal, Dean Norman and Terrence Freud happily turned and left.

Luo Yi watched their departing figures and couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.

Nowadays, their parents' generation is still in power. They came in recklessly, what can they possibly decide?

This conversation itself was full of the cringeworthy, adolescent atmosphere of teenagers!
But at one point, he couldn't laugh anymore.

Perhaps this is the spirit of youth, always thinking about changing the world.

They may be inexperienced, and they may make mistakes, but they forge ahead bravely!

Compared to them, it seems I'm the one who's getting old!

　I had terrible writer's block yesterday; I couldn't get satisfied with any of the writing, and after struggling for a long time, I still couldn't publish it.

　　This chapter is a supplement!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)