The Garelia Fortress, located on the border between the Imperial mainland and the Autonomous Prefecture of Cross Bell, opposite the Belgard Gate, was a major defense point for the regular army of the Empire against threats from the east. According to Jussy's relays of some aristocratic faction with ulterior motives, it was a great fortress of stupid steel.

The fortress was equipped not only with military training facilities such as an acting theater, but also with a strategic guide gun with a range covering the entire territory of the Crossbell Autonomous Prefecture, the train gun. It was these two giant cannons that made Gunn regret and were also the fuse for a series of changes in the Lane Forte Society.

"After the Great Collapse, the weapon that contains the highest destructive power among the weapons possessed by mankind, you can think about the 'meaning' of such a thing in this place." These are the exact words of the prime minister when he inspected the train cannon with "Iron Blood".

When Miriam heard this sentence, Lane's first reaction was strategic deterrence, which is basically similar to the nuclear weapons on Earth - the sword of Damocles hanging over your head, which may never fall for the rest of your life, but you will always live in its shadow. Thinking about this, it is not difficult to understand why Dita manipulated the White God Machine to dig ice cream on the fortress, and no one wants to live in the shadows.

(Note that in the animation, Qiya manipulated the two god planes and flew away, and the white god machine never moved before.) Moreover, at the end of Flash 2, it is said that Kia released the people of the Fifth Division who disappeared into the ice cream forest, which also indirectly proves that the manipulator is not Kia. If it were her, there would be no need to do anything more, just control the range of power and only annihilate two train cannons. After the combination, Dita used alchemy to fuse the plot of the White God Machine to beat Luo Ye, and the manipulator should be Rita unmistakable. ）

Of course, this is just Lane's opinion alone, and it is not representative of the class. What other people will get depends on the second phase of the internship.

Speaking of her upcoming destination, Sarah had a wicked look on her face: "Which of you has ever taken a train through the Galylian Fortress?" ”

Miriam raised her hand with a "smack", Fey blinked, Elliot scratched her head in embarrassment, and Lane and Chloe both had a wicked smile on their faces.

"Well, I see."

"Oh, that's all."

"Haha, I'm looking forward to the reaction at that time."

"Indeed."

"To be honest, once I accept this style of painting, it's quite emotional."

"Ahaha"

The above are the reactions of Sarah, Miriam, Chloe, Fey, Ryane, and Eliot, and although the words spoken and the expressions on their faces are different, they all mean the same - the fortress is probably completely different from what people remember.

"To be honest, I'm still disappointed after seeing the real thing." Fei pouted dissatisfiedly.

"Well, I think it's really childish to be the entrance to the empire~." Miriam agreed.

"What nonsense to tell the truth!" Li En waved his hand, "It doesn't matter what you look like, just be practical." ”

These words aroused the curiosity of Laura, Jussis and the others even more, and they looked forward to the upcoming fortress even more.

As the saying goes, with great hope, great disappointment. When they actually saw the steel city fortress, their mood was groaning.

"Make no mistake," you told me, "It's all steel—note steel, not just steel—and concrete, the gateway to the south-east of the empire. Well, let's not talk about this angular to the point of being a bit rustic in absolute pragmatism. But what a waste of steel for you to build even the facilities attached to the fortress, no, it's the act of a local tyrant.

Recovering from the shock, the students didn't just want to ask the question—"Instructor Sarah, what are you going to show us in this place?" ”

"Of course it is the 'essence' of the army!" A breath of Jin Ge Iron Horse came to his face.

The steel fortress that disregarded the face of the empire, the 4th and 5th divisions stationed there, the various new types of ordnance, the operation of the army, and the trains and artillery of the strategic deterrent weapons, all of which were designed to explain to the students in the simplest and most intuitive way what an army is. What is the 'power' that underpins it?

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At the same time, the tallest building in the city of Crossbell, the newly completed square in front of the Orchid Tower, which is obscured by a curtain.

Take the express train "Iron Count", the "iron-blooded prime minister" Gillias from the Western power of the Erebonian Empire. Osborne, and Prince Olivet, who was named a man of merry;

Riding in a luxury limousine, Samuel from the Republic of Calvard, a large eastern country supported by the civilian faction. President Rock Smith;

The Duchy of Remephilia in the northeast arrived in a special airboat to govern the young country of Archduke Albert.

aboard a high-speed cruiser, the white wings that symbolize peace, "El Saiu", the Empress Kolotia, who arrives from the Kingdom of Liber in the southwest, representing the Queen;

All of them are state guests, and VIPs will gather today to attend the meeting of the new Mayor of Cross Bell and the President of IBC. The "Conference of Trade in Sisemlia" advocated by Courroys.

As the organizer, Mayor Dita was full of spirit, and his infectious voice reached everyone's ears through the speaker:

"Welcome, heads of state, it's been a long journey to Crossbell. I'm the mayor of Crossbell, Dieter. Courois. I am very grateful to you for being invited to participate in the "West Semliya Trade Conference". As is customary, the declaration of the opening of the meeting should be announced at the same time as the welcome here, but until then, on this occasion of this anniversary, allow me to take a moment of your time. ”

"- Tell me, please. It is the new town hall of the city of Crossbell and a new symbol of the trade and financial city of Crossbell. It also hopes to serve as an international exchange center that contributes to peace and development on the whole continent. What is shown in front of you is the first super high-rise building in the history of the mainland - "Orchid Tower"!

As soon as the words fell, the guiding winches that set the four corners of the orchid tower began to rotate, and the huge curtain slowly opened under the traction of a noose as thick as a child's arm—an ultra-modern skyscraper covered by a blue glass curtain wall was surrounded by doves of peace.

At this moment, whether you are a powerful person from all countries who covers the sky with one hand, or a wealthy businessman who rivals the country, or a grandmaster-level master who has attained extraordinary sainthood, you are all shocked by the crystallization of human civilization! As Duke Kane said in Shem 2 - human beings are inherently attracted to great things - and these are one of the few words that make sense from the Duke of Tease. (The Duke of the two teases is really not boasting.) ）

Oliebart twitched the corners of his mouth, and his elegant posture almost didn't hold back: "Oh, I'm really scared." ”

Mura on the side whispered: "The progress of technology is really amazing. ”

A little farther away, Colotia was in a trance: "It's like when I saw Liber's Ark"

"Yes, although it's not as tall as the Central Tower" Yulia, you're here to dismantle the stage, in every sense of the word. (PS: The Nexus Tower is taller than the Orchid Tower, and then the Nexus Tower collapsed because their gang drove away the Ring of Radiance.) ）

Locksmith, who had round eyes and a fat figure, a bit like Maitreya Buddha, laughed: "What a hero! Although I received your report, I didn't expect it to be so spectacular! ”

Wuxiang, who was accompanying her as an adjutant, narrowed her good-looking Danfeng eyes: "Yes, I didn't expect the real thing to come to such a point." It can only be said that it is worthy of the financial strength of IBC. ”

Osborne's face was still unfazed: "Hehe, it's really amazing. Such a colossus was built in this place of karma. ”

"Well, I really want to go up to the top of the tower to have a look, and if I go and ask the mayor, will he let us go up?" Even in the skin of a second-class clerk, Rector still looks cynical.

Ditashi Shiran turned around and opened his hands: "Then, I would like to announce once again to all the heads of state and guests present that the Sisemliya Trade Conference has officially begun. ”

Outside the cordon, the protagonists of this land of karma looked sluggish.

At the viewing place of the entourage more than a dozen minutes away, the cute girl with a petite figure stared intently at the orchid tower, and muttered: "I really want Xiao An, Chloe and them to take a look, and Li En." ”

The delicate Oriental girl appeared silently: "Is it Miss Tova Herschel?" ”

"Huh?" Tova turned her head and blinked her eyes with a very cute look.

"I'm Maolixia, I'm Lane"

There is a wind blowing, and the black hair of the Oriental girl is fluttering, and the style is graceful.