Above the mage

Chapter 146 Praise of the Sea

Mo Sen's political bias is quite obvious.

Compared to his admiration for the Holy Empire, his attitude towards the Plantagenet Dynasty was clearly pessimistic.

However, this is also the opinion of most people.

After all, the facts are undeniable.

pat!

Instructor Mosen snapped his fingers crisply, and the bright area representing the territory of the Golden Plantagenet Dynasty dimmed as well.

The next moment, what lit up on the 3D map of the Nolan continent was a "remote corner" located in the southeasternmost corner, near the sea.

"This is the location of Linhai City, the third largest power on the Nolan Continent, after the Holy Empire and the Golden Flower Dynasty."

Linhai City?

Could a single city be more powerful than all the countries outside of the Holy Empire and the Plantagenet Dynasty?

Upon hearing this, Gao De's pupils contracted slightly.

In his mind, this was an incredible thing.

The power of a nation is like a massive machine; once it gets going, any "warlords" or "local bullies" will be flattened like toys.

While Gaode was still in shock and confusion, Mo Sen had already begun to explain in a very organized manner:

"Linhai City was built on the coast, hence its name."

"This is an exceptionally prosperous commercial city and a magical city, which has become an independent port metropolis due to free trade."

"Linhai City boasts the most prosperous commercial atmosphere and the freest academic atmosphere in the entire Mage Plane."

"The Nolan Magic Academy, established in Linhai City, is even considered the number one magic academy on the Nolan Continent, surpassing the Imperial Magic Academy of the Holy Empire and the Glorious Magic Academy of the Golden Flower Dynasty."

"The reason why Linhai City is so powerful is due to its unique geographical advantages and Guangda's vision and ideas."

"This is the Strait of Noliusca, controlled by the coastal city." As Morsen finished speaking, a small area of ​​the sea adjacent to the coastal city was highlighted in red on the three-dimensional map formed by magic.

"The Strait of Nolika is the most important maritime transportation choke point in the entire Mage Plane. It is located between the continents of Terra and Nolan and is a necessary sea passage and shipping hub for trade between the two continents. It is also adjacent to the Emerald Sea, and the continent of Midgard is opposite the Emerald Sea."

"Trade is the lifeblood of Linhai City. They control the main trade routes between the continents of Terra and Nolan, which makes them incredibly wealthy."

"A constant stream of ships and airships passed through the massive 'Sun Gate' sea gate of Linhai City, bringing goods from all over the world and immeasurable wealth to the city."

"As mentioned earlier when introducing the Golden Sparrow Dynasty, they possess the second largest port on the Nolan Continent."

"And the largest port on the Nolan Continent does not belong to the Holy Empire, but to Linhai City."

Ships and airships from all over the world dock or depart from the "Sun Never Sets Port" in the coastal city.

"In the port where the sun never sets, even at night, it is as bright as day."

"The sheer prosperity of that place is something that those who haven't witnessed it firsthand simply cannot imagine."

In fact, even Mo Sen, as the mentor, had never personally witnessed the prosperity of Linhai City.

Therefore, what he said had a somewhat theoretical flavor.

"The coastal city, which possesses such enormous wealth, does not belong to any country or power; it is completely independent."

"The four major merchant families control Linhai City: the Igor family, the Ian family, the Oakenli family, and the Rune family."

"These four major merchant families each possess four core technologies: magic airships, Oric crystals, alchemical weapons, and rune constructs. With these four core technologies, they sell their products all over the world."

"At the same time, after these four major merchant families acquired enormous wealth through Linhai City, they also invested huge sums of money to fund various magical projects."

"This resulted in countless workshops in the coastal city."

"The unprecedentedly developed workshops and the constant creation of the latest magical items fully demonstrate what ample financial support means to mages."

"As a result, Linhai City has become the city with the most advanced magical craftsmanship in the world, a holy land in the hearts of countless mages, and a city of freedom."

"It's said," Mosen said in an exaggerated tone, "that the streets of Linhai City are paved with gold!"

During Mo Sen's explanation, an image similar to "Shanghai" was formed in Gaode's mind.

Of course, in comparison, the prosperity of this coastal city far surpasses that of "Shanghai".

"Ahem." Mosen coughed heavily, paused, and continued, "Perhaps you are wondering why the Holy Empire, which is constantly expanding and whose territory borders Linhai City, remains unmoved by such a tempting piece of meat?"

"The reason is simple."

"It's not that we're indifferent, it's that we can't do anything about it."

"Even a powerful empire like the Holy Empire cannot take a bite out of Linhai City, such a lucrative prize."

"In fact, the Holy Empire's ability to expand its territory on Terra is inseparable from the prosperity of the coastal city."

"The port and magic airships of Linhai City make it relatively easy for their troops and supplies to be transported to the continent of Terra. The alchemical weapons of Linhai City make it easier for the Holy Empire to expand its territory on the continent of Terra."

"With the support of money and technology, the power of the four major business families is also unfathomable. They cannot be judged by the standards of ordinary business families."

"Most importantly, Linhai City possesses a set of eighth-tier rune constructs, which is also the only one of its kind in the world."

"Hail to the Sea!"

"This set of eighth-tier rune constructs is to Linhai City what the Demon-Suppressing Stone is to the Golden Flower Dynasty. As long as it exists, it can ensure that Linhai City will not fall."

Mosen paused for a moment, seemingly to allow the students time to digest what he had said.

Then he continued.

The light representing Linhai City disappeared, and the last area highlighted on the 3D map was the central region of the Nolan Continent.

"This region is the area between the Holy Empire and the Golden Flower Dynasty. It contains more than half of the Nolan Continent's ley lines, vast undeveloped areas, and dozens of duchies of varying sizes."

"And our Duchy of Sien is located in this area." Instructor Morsen pointed to a small area near the direction of the Golden Flower Dynasty and marked it with a different color.

As the "geography lesson" drew to a close, it finally brought up the Principality of Sien.

Having witnessed the size of the Principality of Sien on the map, Gao De finally understood just how vast the entire Nolan continent truly was.

In terms of area, the Principality of Xin is equivalent to almost half of China, but on the map, it appears as just a small piece, like a puzzle piece.

"Strictly speaking, this area was actually a buffer zone between the Holy Empire and the Plantagenet Dynasty, separating the two countries."

"Neither side is ready to engage in combat, so they allow this buffer zone to exist to ensure that their territories do not directly border each other, thereby avoiding possible escalation of friction."

"Otherwise, if the Holy Empire so desires, within a year, all the duchies in this heartland will either be conquered or destroyed," Mosen said bluntly, without any attempt to downplay Sean's weakness.

He even made a treasonous statement: "When that time comes, it might actually be a good thing for the people of China, since joining the Holy Empire would allow them to achieve greater development."

"Alright, that's all for today's class. get out of class dismissed!" Instructor Mo Sen waved his hand and announced the end of get out of class.

The 3D map model displayed on the whiteboard vanished without a trace the moment Mosen left.

(End of this chapter)