"Seeds?" Upon hearing her, it seemed like there might be seeds indeed. The more we look at it, the more it resembles one.
"Can you tell what kind of seeds they are?" Xiao Zi sensed it for a moment and shook her head, "I can only sense that they can definitely grow into something, but I don't know exactly what. It's the first time I...
2023-11-12 15:36:45 +0000 UTC View PostThe Witch's Eye had an overall spindle-shaped structure, narrow at both ends and wider in the middle.
War Hammer had mentioned in the letter that the magical energy fluctuations were probably at the center of the lake.
So, Hua Mi first controlled the drone to float on the water's surface, pushing it towards the "pupil" of the Witch's Eye, and t...
2023-11-12 15:36:34 +0000 UTC View Post"Hua Mi, have you captured the fugitive?" Hua Mi asked proactively.
Sindra sat down on the ground and threw a stone into the lake. She remained expressionless as she responded, "The mission failed."
Her voice carried no despair or complaints, only a calm statement of fact.
Hua Mi responded insincerely, "The Black Forest is so vast,...
2023-11-12 15:36:16 +0000 UTC View Post"When I merged with the lake water, I sensed an unusual surge of magic, probably at the center of the lake, buried under the sediment. Unfortunately, I was too weak at the time and couldn't investigate further. If you're interested, you can dive in and explore; there might be an opportunity. But be careful not to die—your friend, War H...
2023-11-12 15:34:06 +0000 UTC View PostA muffled thud echoed from below.
"I'm fine..." It sounded somewhat strained.
Seems like anything goes when you have no sensation of pain.
Even though Hua Mi possessed formidable physical strength, a jump from this height would leave anyone feeling dizzy.
After confirming her well-being, she closed the magic box, stowed it...
2023-11-12 14:43:59 +0000 UTC View Post"Madness will remember your choice," were the first words spoken by the Redskin Elf. Translated, it roughly meant that.
In reality, the seven pseudo-flower spirits immediately chimed in when they heard he was going to translate, talking all at once, each with a slightly different take on it, like:
"Madne...
2023-11-12 14:43:49 +0000 UTC View PostA Thank-you?
What kind of thank-you was she talking about? When it came to this, Hua Mi was visibly excited.
The Jade Court sounded like an elegant and upscale place, probably the homeland of the mainstream Elves before them. A highly civilized and powerful race like them wouldn't offer a meager thank-you gift. Even without the reward, estab...
2023-11-12 14:43:39 +0000 UTC View Post"Hua Mi, gather honey from the flowers."
"Beekeepers are always busy here and there."
"The bees follow the beekeeper."
"Working tirelessly without rest."
...
Seven Pseudo-Flower Spirits exchanged playful words, singing their self-composed tunes, filling the air above the witch with a sense of spirituality.
From a dist...
2023-11-12 14:43:29 +0000 UTC View Post"The green liquid is definitely produced by this Enlightenment Heart and transferred through ducts to various parts of the tree nymph's body, maintaining its vitality," Hua Mi remarked thoughtfully.
However, it only works inside a living tree nymph's body.
So, is there any way to keep it functioning outside of the body to ...
2023-11-12 14:43:21 +0000 UTC View PostThis was a patrol frigate with two masts and a foremast at the front, with two towering smokestacks further back - clearly a steam-powered ship. Its name was the "Equality."
Because it didn't require the installation of paddlewheels, this ship still had a complete gun deck, but compared to fully rigged sailing warships of the same tonnage, it had one less gun deck due to the space occupie...
2023-11-12 12:29:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe sweeping and counter-sweeping operations in Ireland had entered their most critical and challenging phase. In order to support the Irish independence forces and keep a bleeding wound for the British, the French government had increased the shipping fees for vessels heading to Ireland by fifty percent.
As a wise mentor from a later era once said, "With suitable profit, capital becomes ...
2023-11-12 12:28:52 +0000 UTC View Post"Where's the ship's paddlewheel?" Polina looked around and asked.
"Paddlewheel? What a backward design! Why would we use one?" Joseph replied with disdain.
"No paddlewheel? How do you propel the ship then? Do you use a reciprocating lever to row?" Polina inquired. "If so, it seems quite artistic."
"Polina, perhaps you should consider some education in mathematics and physics,"...
2023-11-12 12:28:34 +0000 UTC View PostNapoleon was preoccupied with his civil code, which now included the additional task of preparing his family to control affairs from behind the scenes in the future. Meanwhile, Lucien was busy with the affairs of the Church and various forms of entertainment beloved by the masses. The provisional government had just passed the "French Cultural Advancement Plan." According to this plan, many pro...
2023-11-12 12:28:25 +0000 UTC View PostOn the Vatican's side, there was a willingness to make some concessions to regain the French dioceses. However, they were also concerned that these concessions might set a bad precedent for other dioceses. Everyone might start saying, "If France can do this, why can't we?" It would become a model of how to deal with the French, and that wasn't something they were eager to promote.
The Hol...
2023-11-12 12:28:10 +0000 UTC View PostNapoleon was taken aback, but he knew that when his big brother spoke, it was almost certain that something significant was about to happen. He had just been forced to abandon his dream of Augustus, and now Joseph had thrown this at him. Napoleon felt the blood rush to his face and stammered, "Joseph... What do you mean? What were you saying just now?"
"France must be a republic, and you ...
2023-11-12 12:27:59 +0000 UTC View Post"Of course, the army is under my command, and you control the money and factories. Even though we might not be directly in the spotlight, we still have the capability to influence the overall political landscape of France," Napoleon contemplated before answering.
"In this scenario, in the eyes of the common people, we would effectively disappear. Many at the grassroots level might not eve...
2023-11-12 12:27:42 +0000 UTC View PostAfter listening to Joseph's words, Napoleon fell into silence. He felt like he had grasped Joseph's intentions, and if he were to become emperor, Joseph probably wouldn't strongly oppose it. Yet, he didn't seem overly supportive either. In Joseph's characteristic style, he might say something like, "This is an approximate solution to the problem, but it's only approximate. It's not entirely wro...
2023-11-12 12:27:32 +0000 UTC View PostNapoleon paused for a moment, then put away his smile and asked, "My brother, what do you have to say about this?"
"Napoleon," Joseph hesitated for a moment and continued, "I want to know, in your vision for the future, will France be a republic or an empire?"
"Joseph, you, too, doubt me?" Napoleon hadn't spoken yet, but Lucien, with an annoyed tone, interrupted.
"Shut up!" Jo...
2023-11-12 12:27:12 +0000 UTC View PostStafford's pupils contracted as he grabbed O'Kiley's collar. "Are you trying to threaten me?"
"Sir, you misunderstand. I... I would never dare," O'Kiley hastily replied, "I only wanted to, to invite you for a meal, sir."
Stafford released his grip on O'Kiley's collar and looked at him for a moment before saying, "Are you trying to use me to intimidate someone?"
"Sir, you're br...
2023-11-12 12:26:16 +0000 UTC View PostCaptain Edward Stafford had only shouted half of his command when the sound of a gunshot rang out. Quickly followed by another.
Amidst the gunfire, two British soldiers sunk beneath the murky waters. Their situation was dire. They were in the deepest part of the water, making movement difficult. They had become easy targets. Their stance wasn't suitable for precise shooting, and even if t...
2023-11-12 12:15:46 +0000 UTC View PostIf Heath had just shouted, "The rebels are over there," that would have been fine. But he had to go and say, "They're behind us." Generally, on the battlefield, having enemies appear behind you is the most dangerous situation. So when he shouted that, everyone panicked and turned around, but the ground beneath them was all muddy. Even though their swamp boots reduced the pressure on the mud and...
2023-11-12 12:15:36 +0000 UTC View PostAfter a flurry of mixed messages, ranging from "we're launching the campaign tomorrow" to "we're setting off this afternoon" and "the official sweep begins in a month," the British forces were ready to make their move.
First, they reorganized the defenses of their outposts. The troops stationed there, including the "Irish Peacekeeping Forces," were redeployed, replaced by fresh British re...
2023-11-12 12:15:26 +0000 UTC View PostThe Duke of Norfolk knew that in the upcoming battle, he had the upper hand in terms of military strength. However, on the other hand, he was at an absolute disadvantage - intelligence.
A series of setbacks had reduced the number of willing collaborators in the non-pacified areas, and the difficulty and cost of buying their cooperation had greatly increased.
What was even more troub...
2023-11-12 12:15:17 +0000 UTC View PostIndeed, the British steamships were rather mediocre in terms of technology. In Joseph's words, they were, "technically complete garbage! Every aspect of them lags far behind us. I spent a whopping fifty thousand francs, and all I got was one piece of valuable information: British steamships are garbage!"
It was true that the paddlewheel steamship was a technical failure. As a warship, the...
2023-11-12 12:15:08 +0000 UTC View PostThe journey had been smooth so far, except for the hunger that plagued everyone on board. Considering that the British were used to lounging around and not doing much work, the French decided to cut their food rations by a third. As a result, when Morel and his crew dragged the British steamship into the port of Camares ten days later, several British prisoners in the hold had already starved t...
2023-11-12 12:14:57 +0000 UTC View PostEveryone was startled by the sudden loud noise, including Captain Morrel, who was about to cut the mooring ropes. They turned to see the British ship engulfed in a white mist.
"What's going on?" Morrel wondered.
However, he didn't slow down. He swiftly cut the ropes, and the fallen mast drifted away with the waves. The flying clipper regained some movement, albeit at a slower speed ...
2023-11-12 12:14:48 +0000 UTC View PostThough the ship continued to sway violently, Captain Morel, who had just finished his night shift, quickly dozed off in his hammock. This was a fundamental skill for any sailor. However, just as he had closed his eyes for a brief moment, a shrill alarm jolted him awake.
"What's happening?" Captain Morel climbed up the ladder, pushed open the hatch, and the intense sunlight streaming in ma...
2023-11-12 12:13:41 +0000 UTC View PostThe British steam battleships took some time to become practical, so Joseph hadn't yet felt the pressure of the United Kingdom's world-leading scientific and technological advancements. He was currently occupied with acquiring the iron ore from Lorraine, the coal mines in Saar, and the coal mines in the Ruhr.
Lorraine's iron ore, apart from having a larger reserve, didn't offer many advan...
2023-11-12 12:13:14 +0000 UTC View PostWhile France was going through political upheaval and Napoleon was assuming the role of First Consul, the political landscape in the United Kingdom was also experiencing intense turbulence.
The Whigs launched a fierce attack on the Tory government, with most of their criticism directed at Prime Minister William Pitt. They blamed him for Britain's failures on the European continent. Furthe...
2023-11-12 12:02:40 +0000 UTC View PostA few days later, after extensive deliberation, the National Assembly was about to vote on Napoleon's political reform plan. The people of Paris, spontaneously (truly spontaneously) gathered near the Assembly building, celebrating the imminent passage of the new laws. They sang revolutionary songs, waved rifles, spears, and even models of guillotines, symbolizing the spirit of the revolution. T...
2023-11-12 11:50:52 +0000 UTC View Post