The old emperor fell into a coma again, and Ymir stayed in the palace, planning to spend the last period of his life with her brother.
Renn had eaten his fill of the royal family's "big melon" and left the palace without staying any longer.
Metternich was the illegitimate son of the Emperor of Omar. If this news spread, I am afraid it would immediately detonate the entire Omar hierarchy.
From the very beginning, Metternich's purpose in joining the Queen's camp seemed clear, and he came for revenge.
Obviously, the old emperor knew that he had been cheated by Metternich.
No wonder he is so tolerant, he turns out to be his biological son.
However, Renn always felt that it was Metternich who deliberately let the emperor know and wanted to torture him both physically and mentally.
The queen and her illegitimate son are having an affair, how to deal with it
No matter who is killed, it is the old emperor himself who is tortured.
Moreover, it seems that the Queen does not know yet, and there may be something good to come.
However, Renn only listened to it as tidbits, which did not have much impact on him.
After all, the queen's private life has nothing to do with him; and who will be the emperor of the Omar Empire has little impact on their Black Dragon City.
In the current situation, no matter who becomes the emperor, civil strife seems to be doomed.
That guy Metternich seems to be planning to turn the Omar Empire upside down.
Rather than gossiping, Renn is more concerned about the threat from Glory City.
... ... .
After leaving the palace, Ren and his guards found Tust and his grandson.
This time I came to the Royal Capital of Omar to find justice for the old man, which was also my business.
The old man is very withdrawn now, and Ren is worried that he will suffer a loss if he comes to visit. As the city lord, he naturally wanted to accompany him there.
The Omar Royal Academy of Sciences has an independent mechanical city in the imperial capital, which is similar in size to the university in Renn's previous life.
The area is quite large, with teaching areas, dormitories, gardens and open-air playgrounds. There is even an artificial lake called "Tingyu Lake".
There is a staff dormitory area by the lake.
According to the information obtained from the inquiry, the girl "Elma Garcia" that the old man can't let go of now lives here.
Of course, this was also the lake where she threw herself into.
The old man planned to go there first, but his wish was cancelled.
... ... .
Not long after, Renn led the guards and Tust's grandson, and a group of eight people strolled on the campus of the Royal Academy of Sciences.
Young machinist apprentices can be seen everywhere along the boulevards of the college. They were all dressed gorgeously, and their faces were full of youthful and lively atmosphere. The faces of these young men and women all have a hint of pride that is different from ordinary people. Because those who can study at the academy must have at least one official nobleman above baron in their family.
The weather today is not very good, it has been drizzling.
The air blows with a hint of coolness, pouring into the robe, making people feel a slight chill on the back.
The arrival of Renn and his team did not attract anyone's attention.
Little Carl seemed a little excited. His big, strange eyes looked around at everything on campus, and he was full of interest in everything he saw. While walking, I exclaimed: "Wow! This is the legendary birthplace of steam machinery. It's so spectacular."
Growing up, Karl studied with Mr. Tust and never went to an academy.
Now that he has arrived at the holy land known as the Mechanic, everything feels new to him.
The architecture, the sculptures, the atmosphere... and those pretty little mechanics who are twelve or thirteen years old.
There may be some inexplicable attraction between mechanics.
When little Carl looks at the girls with robotic arms, he can't help but take a few more glances.
The girls in the imperial capital are obviously more bold and unrestrained than other places, and their clothes are sexier, especially the nobles. They saw Karl sizing them up. Not only did they not avoid him, they would cover their mouths and chuckle, whispering something in their ears.
On the contrary, the little boy Karl blushed shyly when they looked at them, and he did not dare to look directly.
Ren's perception was very strong, and he heard clearly what those girls whispered, and joked: "Karl, they are saying that you are very handsome."
When Karl heard this, his eyes clearly flashed with joy, but he said coyly: "No."
The rosy color on his face betrayed the excitement in his heart, and the youthful psychology of a young boy was vividly displayed on his face.
Ren smiled.
Karl felt even more embarrassed.
Simply, I stopped going to see the young lady.
There are many sculptures and display cabinets on the road in the college, all related to steam machinery.
Even a layman like Ren was very impressed by what he saw.
Little Carl was more like a commentator, exclaiming all the way.
"Hey... that sculpture is actually the 'first generation steam engine' from a thousand years ago!"
"That's the statue of Emperor Spurgeon?! I've seen his portrait in the "Chronicle of Steam Machinery"."
"And that, the first 'double-boiler steam plant'..."
"..."
I have to admit that in terms of hardware equipment alone, this "Omar Royal Academy of Sciences" is indeed much more superior than the "Black Dragon Academy" they just built.
Ren thought that he would also create some "campus culture" for Black Dragon Academy when he went back.
To go to "Tingyu Lake", you need to pass through the experimental area.
Groups of mechanical apprentices can be seen in this area.
In the School of Mechanical Engineering, monocles, auxiliary power robotic arms, external mechanical skeletons... are almost all standard equipment.
Several pieces of mechanical equipment can be seen on all students.
At this time, a group of students happened to pass by Ren En and the others.
Karl glanced at the leader and muttered unconsciously: "Grandpa... Look, the robotic arm on the man just now seems to be an improved version of the 'Astar VI Power Arm'. Unfortunately, that one is already very It's an old technology, and its mobility shortcomings are also obvious. Oh, I think it would be better if its original 'single circuit' should be designed as a 'double conduction pipeline'... "
Probably because the words were a little loud, the group of students happened to hear them.
They turned around and saw Ren and his party. When they saw that it was He and Karl who were speaking, they immediately showed an unconvinced sneer on their faces.
The more complex machinery requires a richer knowledge base to support it, the robot arm that the students can make is already a very good "homework".
If a formal mechanic above the intermediate level had said what he just said, those apprentices might still be willing to accept the lesson.
But a guy who looks the same age as them actually dares to utter such "wild words"
The student with the robotic arm stopped and asked Carl politely: "Hey, hey, hey... I'm Mark from the advanced class. Boy, which class are you from?"
The "advanced class" is already an advanced mechanical apprentice.
Generally, after they graduate, they can be assessed as "junior mechanics".
And this Mark is also the leader in the advanced class, so he naturally has the confidence to look down on other students.
As soon as he said this, his seven or eight companions also looked at Karl with disdain and whispered among themselves.
"He looks very unfamiliar. He doesn't seem to be from our college."
"Hmph, that's quite a big statement. The 'Esta Type VI' is a classic robotic arm style that the professors are full of praise for. Even our advanced class can only build it on one hand. How dare that guy still dare to build it? They talk nonsense and say there are technical defects..."
"Tch, he's probably that country bumpkin who has never seen the world."
"..."
Listening to others pointing fingers, Karl was a little at a loss.
He felt that he was obviously right, why were those people so hostile to him
He glanced at Renn beside him, like a child who had made a mistake, and whispered weakly: "Brother Renn..."
Ren responded with a confident smile and said calmly: "We in Black Dragon City are not afraid of anyone."
Although Karl is very smart, he is different from his peers because he rarely interacts with others.
In layman's terms, one has a very high IQ, but a very low emotional intelligence, and lacks basic tact in communicating with others.
This is also a common problem among many mechanics who specialize in technology.
Moreover, Karl never went to school seriously, so he studied with Tust.
He didn't know that his skills were already among his peers, and he could be considered a "monster". Although what he just said was correct to people like Ren, it sounded a bit arrogant to people who didn't know him.
Ren's smile gave Karl confidence. He looked at the group of people and introduced himself formally: "I am Karl Fuenst. I am from Black Dragon City. Nice to meet you..."
When Ren heard this, he raised his brows in confusion and thought to himself: Karl, the other party didn't want to ask you your name.
Sure enough, before he finished speaking, the group burst into laughter.
"Black Dragon City? I heard it was a new city built in the wilderness..."
"Haha, he is indeed a country bumpkin. I heard that the people in that city still use stone tools like barbarians. Is this enough to talk so much about the great mechanical field?"
"Let's go, Senior Mark, don't spend too much time with people like this..."
"..."
Upon hearing Karl's words, the teenagers had no interest in "getting acquainted" with him, and left together after a few mocking words.
People in the Imperial Capital are naturally more arrogant than elsewhere. In their view, anyone who is not a native of the Imperial Capital can be called a country bumpkin.
What's more, the "Royal Academy of Omar" is the holy land of steam machinery. It represents the top and most complete inheritance of the mechanical city.
The students in these academies naturally have the ability to look down on mechanics from other places.
Therefore, as soon as Karl introduced himself to his family, he was naturally ridiculed as a country bumpkin.
... ... .
He left without giving him any chance to explain.
Karl was ridiculed again, and his previous excitement immediately subsided.
Renn smiled and comforted him and said, "Karl, don't take it too seriously."
As he spoke, he looked at the academy in front of him and said meaningfully: "It won't be long before they understand the strength of our Black Dragon City."
Even if we don't talk about goblin technology, the current technological level of Black Dragon City is more than one level higher than Omar.
Now the two empires of Omar and Sid have blocked the news of Black Dragon City. Except for the top management, few people at the bottom really understand the situation of Black Dragon City. These guys are still living in false prosperity, thinking that their "Royal Academy of Omar" represents the highest level of mechanics...
He understood the truth, but after being ridiculed, Kalman still had a look of displeasure on his face.
He pursed his lips and muttered: "Oh..."
... ... .
Passing through the experimental teaching area is the faculty and staff residential area with lush vegetation.
Walking through a corridor full of pink thorn flowers, a beautiful man-made lake comes into view.
The area is about a few hundred square meters. Although it is not big, it is the first time for even Ren to see such a luxury thing as a "lake" in the Machinery City.
It is like an emerald gem set in this steel city. It adds a bit of vitality to the cold mechanical city.
There are various carefully cultivated flowers and plants around the lakeshore, and garden craftsmen are carefully watering, fertilizing, and pruning the flower branches.
Probably because of the rain, on the clear lake, you can see beautiful little fishes, their mouths opening and closing, swimming leisurely...
Karl looked at the beautiful garden in front of him, and his previous depression was gone. He lay on the fence and looked at the small fish on the lake. He exclaimed again and again: "Wow... Grandpa, look! There are so many small fish in the water!"
Ren also turned his head and saw a pair of turbid eyes full of melancholy.
The waves of Tust sparkled, and the ripples of light and shadow caused by the raindrops falling on the lake were reflected in his eyes.
Along the way, the old man said nothing.
Now when he came to the lake, he pointed in a direction and said: "That's where I used to live..."
His words seemed to bring his thoughts back to thirty years ago, where memories of the first half of his life had been left.
Once, his laboratory was just around the corner from the lake.
Now thirty years later, the building has been renovated a lot, and the old man feels a little unfamiliar.
But the hut is still the same as before.
The iron roof painted with brown paint, the mottled blue peeling off, and even the sunny and rainy doll hanging at the door are exactly the same.
There are also violets hanging from iron bars on the wall near the lake...
The girl in my memory once planted it with her own hands.
He remembered that she once said that the laboratory full of steel lacked some vitality, and it would be better if some flowers were used to embellish it.
The flowers are in full bloom, just like they were thirty years ago, and they have not changed.
... ... .
In fact, when he heard the news that Alma Garcia was still living in the college, Renn was a little surprised.
He thought it was the scheme of the "scheming woman". He knew from some special channels that Tust was coming and wanted to play some tricks.
But when I inquired, I found out that Mrs. Garcia had lived here for many years.
This left Ren a little confused.
When Tust's patent was stolen, this woman must have played a disgraceful role. She probably had something to do with the subsequent poisoning...
Also because after Tust was ruined, the woman's family became rich and prosperous, and now the family has joined the upper class of Omar.
But what does it mean to let her live in this shabby house for so many years
Renn didn't think about it. This was Mr. Tust's private matter.
... ...
The guards stayed by the lake, and Ren and Karl accompanied Tust to the cabin along the covered bridge by the lake.
At the door of the house, the old man stopped.
He faced the iron door and put his raised hand down again without knocking.
Ren and Karl didn't speak either, standing quietly behind him. Although I didn't see Tust's expression at the moment, his trembling hands showed that he was not in a calm mood at the moment.
I don’t know how long I stood there, but at this moment, the rain stopped.
The fragrance of violets wafts into your nose, and the light floral fragrance makes people feel very fresh.
In the puddle in front of the house, there were several pink water lilies in full bloom. The raindrops fell on the lotus leaves and merged into crystal clear water drops.
I don't know if it was because they were standing at the door, blocking the light from the lake-viewing glass. At this time, the people in the house also noticed that someone was visiting.
Before the old man could knock on the door, he heard footsteps in the house, getting closer and closer.
With a "click", the door opened from the inside.
What caught his eye was a middle-aged woman wearing a purple dress.
Her hair was meticulously done and her makeup was on point. The facial features are very beautiful and the demeanor is graceful and noble. But I think she must have looked pretty good when she was young.
"You are... "
The middle-aged woman looked at the three Rennes.
For a moment, it seemed as if time had frozen.
Both sides looked at each other.
The first time Ren saw her, he guessed her identity.
After all, this lady looks very similar to Phoebe, the vice-president of the "Sunflower Merchants Association".
Mrs. Garcia is already younger than Tuster. Calculating her age, she should be in her early fifties this year. Nobles are well maintained, and her current appearance can also see the shadow of her youth.
But Tust has changed a lot. The toxins and the ravages of time have left too many marks on his face. It is as if he has been completely reborn, and there is no longer any trace of the heroic and talented mechanic he once was.
She didn’t know how the lady in purple in front of her recognized him, but when she looked at the three people at the door, her eyes instantly fell on Tust.
When she first met him, her eyes flashed with doubts.
But for a moment, his expression froze.
In the blink of an eye, a relieved smile appeared on her face again.
But he smiled and laughed, and then burst into tears.
As the years passed by, she remembered the old friends in front of her, and seemed to see herself in those years.