"It's finally time for us to make our appearance!"
After watching for a while, Elok and the others were already brimming with excitement. After receiving Lynn's approval, they immediately ran up to the platform with a large box in their arms.
Yulande, feeling a bit uneasy, approached to take a look. The large box contained various peculiar items, with the most prominent being a mass...
2023-11-08 18:08:20 +0000 UTC View PostAmidst the countless gazes in the assembly, Lynn confidently stood up and walked towards the stage.
"Professor, he should be able to handle it, right?" Elok murmured, looking concerned as the wizards from the School of Prophecy, appearing numerous and domineering, seemed intent on pressuring others.
Phillip also had some concerns; he had initially wanted to accompany Lynn, but Lynn ...
2023-11-08 18:08:04 +0000 UTC View Post"Lynn, Professor, where were you last night? I was hoping to discuss today's agenda with you, but I waited for over an hour, and you didn't show up," Philip complained, standing in front of the hall of the Greenhol City's Magical Research Society. He had worked tirelessly yesterday afternoon and evening to help Lynn win this debate.
"I went to see Lord Harof to verify a theory," Lynn repl...
2023-11-08 18:07:43 +0000 UTC View PostHarof contemplated for a while without any results, then sighed and turned to Theresa, asking, "Where's today's research material?"
"It's right here, Teacher," Theresa respectfully handed over a stack of parchment.
Harof casually took a piece of parchment and began to examine it. Although the various ideas proposed by official wizards were full of flaws, sometimes their wild imagina...
2023-11-08 18:07:13 +0000 UTC View Post"Alright, everyone, quiet down!"
Theresa, with a displeased expression, glared at the chaotic crowd and scolded them. She collected their envelopes and papers, disregarding the coins and pouches discreetly handed to her by the wizards.
Then, she turned her attention to Lynn, who also held an envelope.
"Miss Theresa, I am Lynn from the Society of Mystical Arts. I have something...
2023-11-08 18:05:36 +0000 UTC View PostThe airship was moving faster than expected, and by the evening of the third day, a magnificent city appeared before Lynn.
It was the Wizard City - Greenrill! The city was nestled among the mountains, its circular shape resembling a massive gem encrusted in the mountain range. The towering city walls were lined with numerous high-level magic crystal cannons, and inexplicably, they turned ...
2023-11-08 16:12:43 +0000 UTC View PostFor the first time, soaring thousands of meters into the sky on an airship, feeling the brisk wind and witnessing the pure white clouds pass by, Tiek and Rorl couldn't help but feel a tinge of excitement, though they managed to maintain a calm facade.
Even though they had spent several days in Iyeta Harbor, they had the opportunity to take the airship at any time for a mere ten silver coi...
2023-11-08 16:12:33 +0000 UTC View PostInside the meeting room of the Iyeta Academy, after the discussion on how to compensate the families of the deceased had concluded, Ougust suddenly extended an invitation to Lynn.
"Lynn-sensei, would you be interested in joining my school?"
Everyone present was momentarily stunned. Phillip hesitated, and after Herlram's death, Lynn was the only hope for the Iyeta Academy. However, h...
2023-11-08 16:12:25 +0000 UTC View PostCompared to the mistaken identity of Tiek, Orlando and Raphael appeared pale, clearly having recognized the situation.
For Lynn, who had absorbed the souls of over a thousand people, the mighty Iyeta was invincible. However, facing the combined forces of two grand wizards, she was powerless.
Utilizing the magic formation within the tower, Raphael swiftly confined the vengeful spirit...
2023-11-08 16:12:05 +0000 UTC View Post"Welcome, Masters, to Iyeta," Philip greeted the two with a hint of unease but a forced smile. He added, "I'm glad to see you here."
Raphael scanned the group and asked curiously, "Where's Herlram?"
"Master Herlram went to Greenvale a while ago," Philip replied indirectly.
Raphael raised an eyebrow, surprised that he hadn't heard about this development. Greenvale was large, an...
2023-11-08 16:12:00 +0000 UTC View PostThe grand halls of the National Assembly stood in solemn silence, appearing devoid of any human presence from the outside.
"Hahaha…" A royalist sympathizer burst into laughter. "I knew these rebels would flee early! Cowards! Hahaha…"
He waved a massive white flag in his hand (well, the Bourbon dynasty's flag was white, after all) and shouted back to the others, "Brothers, follow...
2023-11-07 21:44:58 +0000 UTC View PostWhile Napoleon was waging his battles in Italy, significant changes were unfolding in Paris. The first-ever parliamentary elections under the rule of the Thermidorians had concluded. Despite a historically low voter turnout, the royalists had managed to secure more than half the seats in Paris.
The Thermidorian government promptly declared the elections invalid, citing various irregularit...
2023-11-07 21:44:48 +0000 UTC View PostOver a thousand Sardinian cavalrymen rapidly prepared to charge the French skirmishers.
However, there were always signs when cavalry prepared to charge. If it were a dry, sunny day, they'd kick up dust, but with the recent rain, the ground remained moist. Nevertheless, coordinating such a large cavalry unit required clearing a path through the other troops, and this sign couldn't be conc...
2023-11-07 21:44:31 +0000 UTC View PostSpeaking of it, the Kingdom of Sardinia was also a member of the anti-French coalition. However, once the war began, they hadn't really engaged with the French army seriously. For the most part, their responsibilities included a bit of naval blockade alongside the British and Spanish, but their main activities were talking big and minding their own business. When their navy discovered they coul...
2023-11-07 21:43:53 +0000 UTC View PostAfter discussing these matters, Napoleon continued to inspire his troops. He told them, "In Italy, you'll find greedy and ruthless nobles and clergy everywhere. The former have accumulated immense wealth through centuries, if not millennia, of exploiting their people unjustly. The latter have gathered staggering riches by selling indulgences and amassing guilt on an unprecedented scale across a...
2023-11-07 21:43:30 +0000 UTC View PostThe next day, Lucien and Javert spent the whole day running around Paris. However, it wasn't as smooth as the first day, and many people were still missing.
"Napoleon, don't worry. The remaining individuals on this list are the hard ones to find. But in another two days, we should have them all," Javert reassured Lucien after another fruitless search.
"I know that. When I first rece...
2023-11-07 21:42:46 +0000 UTC View PostJavert's residence on Peacock Street had an interesting feature. From the second-floor window of the building, you could clearly see anyone knocking at the door below. The house also had a back door leading to the adjacent street, providing an escape route for Javert's family. Javert had chosen this residence initially because of its affordable rent and its suitability for his family's safety. ...
2023-11-07 21:42:00 +0000 UTC View PostJoseph handed Lucien a set of documents outlining weapon development plans. These weapons were not just abstract ideas; they came complete with detailed blueprints. Lucien couldn't believe that Joseph had come up with all of this in just a little over a morning, right after seeing Lucien's plans. He knew that it was impossible for Joseph to create so much in such a short time, even if he were t...
2023-11-07 21:35:57 +0000 UTC View PostLucien carefully absorbed the ink from his plan document with blotting paper, then reread the entire plan thoroughly from start to finish. Satisfied with his work, he muttered to himself, "This should do. At the very least, there won't be any glaring absurdities to catch the eye. It may be a bit verbose with numerous adjectives and adverbs, making the text seem less concise, but the meaning is ...
2023-11-07 21:35:46 +0000 UTC View PostWithin the contract signed with Stephen Girard, the most important aspect, as perceived by Joseph, was Girard's commitment to prepay the full cost of the first five large clipper ships. Considering that clipper ships were significantly more expensive to build than ordinary vessels, this was indeed a substantial sum of money.
With this financial infusion, Joseph could proceed with the expa...
2023-11-07 21:35:24 +0000 UTC View PostJoseph was deeply engrossed in his laboratory, working on a new creation. It was a gift he intended to present to Napoleon, a new toy for the Italian campaign—a Minié ball rifle.
During this era, rifled muskets already existed, but their slow reloading speed made them nearly useless outside of hunting. The early rifled musket bullets were slightly larger than the barrel, requiring the ...
2023-11-07 20:24:03 +0000 UTC View PostOrders for weapons, especially those related to the French army, were few and far between. Despite Carnot's efforts to direct orders towards Joseph and his associates, Carnot's influence had dwindled. He no longer held sway even in military matters.
On the other hand, the Naval Research Institute, located far from Paris and seized quickly by Joseph's team, retained some critical technolog...
2023-11-07 20:23:57 +0000 UTC View PostUnder Joseph's persuasive talk, Vebitzki emptied his pockets of all the money he had within his authority. Vebitzki also complained about how remote Toulon was, making it nearly impossible to find a Jewish moneylender who would lend money at high interest rates. (In reality, there were some in Toulon, but they had been purged by Kudon and harvested by Fouché, and were yet to regrow.)
Jos...
2023-11-07 20:23:49 +0000 UTC View PostOn a September morning, a man arrived at the gates of the "Bonaparte Institute" and presented a letter signed by Fouché and Carnot, requesting a meeting with Joseph.
The letter was promptly delivered, and the man waited outside.
"Vibitsky? Sounds like a Slavic name," Joseph mused as he examined the introductory letter. Although the letter contained almost no information apart from ...
2023-11-07 20:23:43 +0000 UTC View PostCano paused for a moment, pondering the weight of the matter. "This is a significant decision, and it shouldn't be made by just the two of us."
He continued, "I will seriously consider this. If it proves feasible, I'll write to you about it. However, it wouldn't hurt to be prepared in advance."
Joseph nodded. "I understand. But for this, I need your assurance of priority purchases f...
2023-11-07 20:23:34 +0000 UTC View PostJoseph escorted Fanny back home, and the old Marquis couldn't help but wonder why they had returned so early.
Then Joseph informed them that he would leave Paris the next day and go back to Toulon temporarily.
"Oh? Monsieur Bonaparte, why go to the countryside like Toulon? Paris isn't what it used to be," the old Marquis exclaimed in surprise.
Joseph was well aware that region...
2023-11-07 20:23:30 +0000 UTC View PostUpon hearing Joseph's request, Fouché paused for a moment and then smiled, "I understand. But Mr. Bonaparte, you'll be returning to Toulon soon, and this seems a bit far for a meeting, doesn't it?"
Joseph also smiled and replied, "It's a bit far, but there's not much we can do about it."
"Mr. Bonaparte, I saw that girl at Armand's funeral, and she seemed like a good person. To main...
2023-11-07 20:23:17 +0000 UTC View PostBack at his residence, Joseph pondered a question. What documents could he entrust to Fanny for handling? Classified files were out of the question; they could endanger her. But as for non-classified documents, Joseph realized that he didn't have many on hand.
After thinking for a while, Joseph had an idea. He remembered the set of exercise books he had prepared for Napoleon, Lucien, and ...
2023-11-07 20:22:23 +0000 UTC View PostHaving convinced Lavoisier, Joseph was ready to return to Touraine, but before that, he wanted to visit Amant's house. Amant was the only son in the family, and losing him must have been devastating. As Amant's good friend, Joseph felt that it was only right to pay a visit, especially since he was in Paris.
So, the day after signing the contract with Lavoisier, Joseph, accompanied by two ...
2023-11-07 20:22:15 +0000 UTC View PostOld Charles' words caught Fanny off guard, nearly causing her to stumble over her own feet.
"Don't mind him; my father's mind has been a bit muddled since the revolution. He tends to talk nonsense. Please don't take it to heart," Fanny blushed as she reassured Joseph.
"I understand," Joseph replied, though he wasn't entirely sure what his own words meant. Did he understand it as, "I...
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