Industrial Revolution of the Mage Lords

Chapter 508 The Shepherd Knight's New Challenge

After this autumn, it will be the second year since Ambichi Kenny came to settle in the North.

It is also the first anniversary of his marriage to his wife Sofia. Next summer... they will have a lovely child, and he will naturally become a father.

Although he had not lived in Spark City for a long time, his past experiences seemed increasingly unfamiliar and vague, like a dream. He had long forgotten his already unfamiliar knightly combat skills. He was used to riding a light and flexible bicycle, and he could no longer get used to riding a horse.

His body gradually became fatter due to lack of exercise, so his wife stuffed all his old-fashioned clothes into the bottom of the suitcase and bought him several sets of fashionable clothes in Xinghuo City from the clothing store - short dress jackets with soft and comfortable cotton shirts, and loose and straight pants on the bottom, which could not only maximize the modification of his tall figure, but also slightly cover up the slightly bulging belly.

His old-fashioned and stubborn father voluntarily handed over the farmland he was granted to the government and moved directly to Spark City. After replacing his injured lame leg with a brand new mechanical prosthesis, he regained his vitality... He led a group of colleagues who were equally unwilling to admit their age, galloping on horseback across the wasteland grasslands around Spark City all day long, enjoying picnics and hunting.

This group of nobles, headed by old Baron Kenny, were also the first people who knew the times and surrendered their land to subscribe for shares. Most of them held stocks of railway and shipping companies that paid out lucrative dividends. As long as they were not involved in any illegal activities... they could live a comfortable life in Spark City with the income from their investments for the rest of their lives.

Compared with his son Kenny Jr.'s laziness, Kenny Sr. obviously still regards his noble title and knighthood as a simple symbol of honor. For this reason, he even took great pains to transport a whole set of knight armor stored in his hometown, and had it maintained and cleaned until it shined. Whenever a guest came to visit him, he would listen to his long speech about his "glorious days" in the past.

And Ambich Kenny, who had just been successfully promoted and was currently acting as Minister of Agriculture, obviously never mentioned his past loyalty to the former Earl of Fagan. In comparison... he preferred others to ignore his original status as a noble knight and regard him as an ordinary local - honorary noble status was nothing special in Spark City. The people who really looked up to were actually the first batch of locals who joined Lord Harvey and worked with him to build the pioneer territory.

After entering the City Hall's Agriculture Department as a defeated prisoner, his career soared just like the speed of Spark City's development. It took him less than a year and a half to move from head of the breeding group to head of the Agriculture Department... Taking advantage of the population surge in Spark City, he established various farms of all sizes, adding invaluable fresh ingredients to the daily tables of the people in the North.

After the city lord's eastward expansion plan began, he actively responded by planning a larger livestock pasture at the eastward expansion base. His staff and apprentices gradually got on the right track through practical learning, and they were proficient in various breeding techniques such as poultry and livestock epidemic prevention, feeding and fattening, and delivery and breeding. This finally allowed Kenny to free up his hands and learn the experience and knowledge of managing the Ministry of Agriculture from General Reiner.

As for the knights who were captured with him, plus the small nobles who had surrendered to him in recent years, although most of them were living quite well, if you really compared them... Ambichi Kenny, who had climbed to the position of Acting Minister of Agriculture in less than two years, was definitely the one who was doing the best.

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Kenny arrived at the city hall leisurely on his bicycle. He was planning to first explain to his subordinates in the same department the work matters that needed attention today, and then go to inspect the farms and mill areas outside the city. However, he was stopped by Reiner who came to him on his own initiative.

Kenny was not afraid of Reiner who suddenly had two more legs. He knew very well that the mayor with a body of steel was actually very gentle and wise, and he was always patient and careful in teaching him.

"Ah, Chief Reiner, what's going on?"

"The city lord has summoned you for something, so don't delay." Reiner said dryly without a trace of emotion.

Kenny, however, was unfazed. He strode forward, catching up with Reiner, who was about to leave. With a smile, he whispered, "Captain, the City Lord will be officially crowned soon... Everyone's buzzing about it. When can we start calling him Your Majesty?" Reiner paused for a moment, then turned to look at Kenny. He patted his shoulder, a rare gesture, his cold tone finally warming up a bit. "Very good! If you're so kind, you can always call me Your Majesty."

Kenny quickly arrived at the castle and entered Harvey's office under the guidance of the guards.

"Ministry of Agriculture, Ambichi Kenny, sends greetings to His Majesty!" Before Harvey could raise his head from the desk, Kenny knelt on one knee, clasped his fist to his chest and gave Harvey a knight's salute.

Harvey looked up, frowning slightly... He hadn't even officially issued the notice yet, but how come people were already calling him "Your Majesty"? Was this some new "dog-licking" competition?

"Get up." Despite his complaints, Harvey pretended not to hear. "Your work performance this year has been exceptional. Reiner has already praised you several times in front of me... Especially the establishment of the Dongtuo Base breeding ranch. I thought it had been shelved after the old minister retired due to illness, but I didn't expect you to do even better since taking over."

Kenny stood up and said respectfully, "Serving His Majesty and serving the people is what I should do."

"Very good. I have a very important new mission for you. It involves confidential technology from military manufacturing and alchemy laboratories, so you must maintain strict confidentiality while completing this mission... Of course, if you perform well, I think your title of Acting Minister will soon be reduced to just the last two words."

"Your Majesty, please give your orders!" On the surface, Kennedy looked like he was obeying the order calmly, but his heart skipped a beat. If he could successfully complete the task assigned by His Majesty, wouldn't he be able to be fully promoted soon? Maybe at this year's winter celebration... His Majesty could even put the medal on him personally!

Harvey was very satisfied with his reaction. He stood up and said, "Then come with me to the castle's underground laboratory..."

Kenny's body trembled, and he suddenly came to his senses and remembered, "My Lord City Lord... No! His Majesty, he used to be a powerful and mysterious spellcaster!"

What kind of task could a spellcaster undertake that would require the participation of an ordinary mortal, and the location of the task would be in his magic laboratory?

Kenny followed Harvey nervously in the mechanical elevator and slowly arrived at the second floor below ground of the underground laboratory. A large cast iron door appeared in front of him.

Harvey raised his hand slightly and made a fist towards the door. Immediately, a sharp sound of a mechanism turning came from the other side of the iron door, and then the door slowly opened inward with a click.

He then walked in first. As soon as he stepped through the door, he suddenly thought of something... He turned to look at the pale Kenny and asked -

"I forgot to ask you in advance, are you afraid of insects?"

(End of this chapter)