On either side of the table sat Earl Wellington Rodriguez, Countess Sally, eldest son Rowan, younger son Ledder, and youngest daughter Elena.

Thomas, the butler in a collarless white shirt and black vest, led several maids wearing uniform black and white dresses, and waited cautiously beside him.

There is also a blue-eyed fat gray cat held by a beautiful maid, surrounded by a delicate silk napkin, eating pan-fried keel fish with its paws...... It was the favorite animal of the old Count Rodriguez, who had been dead for ten years, and in the midst of missing his father, it now had a surprisingly high status in this count's family.

One of them, Count Wellington Rodriguez, looked to be in his early thirties, with his long frac gown removed, wearing only a white shirt and a silk waistcoat embroidered with gold thread.

He has a delicate short beard under his chin, his blonde hair is neatly combed back, he has a pair of light blue eyes, a straight nose, and thin lips, and he is still handsome and charming. He was holding a glass of sparkling champagne in his hand.

In contrast to the collarless shirts with checks, stripes and polka dots favored by the workers and peasants, the sheer white collared shirt has become a symbol of the gentleman.

Silk waistcoats were a symbol of luxury and elegance, while high-quality wool waistcoats and velvet waistcoats were warmer and were loved by the rich and noble.

The printed cotton waistcoats worn by the middle class were just a substitute for the extravagant waistcoats that were embroidered.

The vests worn by the working and peasant classes were more of inferior cotton and wool, as well as some durable fabrics.

Sally, the Countess, was dressed as a typical Irish noblewoman, with layers of gorgeous dresses with a corset and skirt, and lace on the neckline, cuffs, and skirt that showed the lace of her underwear.

A large pearl necklace around her neck and a beautiful blue diamond brooch on her chest.

Lady Sally, who sat elegantly next to Wellington, not only had a beautiful appearance and exquisite makeup, but also exuded the smell of expensive perfume and the seductive smell all over her body after drinking red wine.

The eldest son of the Earl of Wellington, Rowan Rodriguez, was about 15 years old.

not only inherited his father's handsome appearance, but also has a sunny temperament that is easy to make people feel good. Dressed in a simple white shirt, he was born to Sophia, the earl's ex-wife.

The youngest son, Led, and the youngest daughter, Elena, were born to the current wife, Sally, and are around 12 and 7 years old respectively, and they are both lovely.

Dressed in a delicate tuxedo, Liedesheng is more handsome than his older brother, but unlike Rowan's sunny temperament, his temperament is more feminine.

Dressed in a lace pleated dress, Elena would obviously inherit her parents' good looks, and her long blonde hair was tied with a diamond-encrusted hair ornament that glittered in the light.

Today is also their most ordinary dinner.

The favelas of Federenburg.

Chris lay on the top bunk in the crimson moonlight through the window, casually turning on the wall lamp, about half the size of an adult's head.

The faint light shone on Chris's young face.

Among the books that Chris borrowed this evening were "History of the Kingdom of Ireland" and "Geography of the Northern Continent", as for "The 108 Mistresses of Arnold the Great" and the like, Chris directly chose to ignore them.

In this "History of the Kingdom of Ireland", the life of Arnold Staffe is roughly introduced.

This Mr. Arnold first invented the steam engine, improved the sailing ship, put down the rebellion as a colonel, and took advantage of the coup d'état, overthrew the rule of the Kingdom of Ireland, and changed the Kingdom of Ireland into a republic.

He was recognized by the Church of the Gods of Machines and Wisdom as the "Children of Steam" and became the first consul of the new Republic of Ireland.

Subsequently, with the support of the first consul of the Republic of Ireland, the Church of the God of Machines and Wisdom continued to expand in its own country, and even established churches in the Kingdom of Artis in the east of the northern continent to promote its teachings, which were believed by many people.

Over the next 19 years, Arnold reformed the Code, enacted and promulgated a new Civil Code to encourage invention, protect trade, and incubate the Industrial Revolution...... It escorted the industrial revolution and greatly enhanced the national strength.

And as a military strategist, he fought in the north and south, bringing some of the smaller countries around him into the protection, making them vassal states of the Republic of Ireland. It also made the three powerhouses of the Northern Continent, namely the Fusak Empire, the Artis Kingdom, and the Gulport Kingdom, bow their heads one after another.

And this laid the foundation for his imperial hegemony.

Chris was full of emotion, and then read on:

At the end of 1192, when he was about to complete 20 years as consul, Arnold took the crown in the hands of the Pope of the Church of Steam and the Machine God and personally placed it on the heads of himself and his wife Mondolia Clive, meaning "the throne that he fought for", and changed the republic to an empire, calling himself "Arnold the Great".

Less than six years later, he was betrayed, mysteriously assassinated, and landed in the White Maple Palace, the capital's imperial palace, ending one of the most legendary episodes of the Fifth Age to date.

"It's a recreation of the legendary life of Napoleon Bonaparte. Chris exclaimed.

And in the "Geography of the Northern Continent" recorded:

The Republic of Ireland is located on the west coast of the North Continent, bordered by the Kingdom of Artis by markers such as the Sea and the Bierjos Mountains. Among them, Birjos is a mountain range that straddles the kingdom of Artis and the Republic of Ireland, and its main peak is more than 6,000 meters high.

Because since the founding of the Irish Church thousands of years ago, the Church of the Constant Light and Burning Sun has occupied the mainstream, and has been suppressing the Church of the God of Steam and Machines, so this country is also known as the Land of the Sun.

In the Republic of Ireland, there are two major churches, the Church of the Constant Sun and the Church of Steam and Machinery. The former is larger than the latter, and there are more believers.

It wasn't until the Church of the Gods of Machines and Wisdom was heavily promoted among the common people during the reign of Arnold the Great that the gap gradually equalized. Especially in the kingdom of Artis, it has also gained a large number of congregations.

The nobles of Ireland were more likely to believe in the Church of the Constant Sun, while most of the commoners believed in the gods of machines and intelligence.

The old Cole family believed in the gods of machines and intelligence.

The capital of Ireland is Atlanta.

It is a metropolis full of sunshine, located in the area between the rivers Lane and Serenzo, with beautiful scenery, many varieties of roses, and developed humanities and arts, and is a mecca for painters, musicians, and novelists.

It is also the first truly cosmopolitan metropolis after Arnold the Great's reconstruction, and it is very prosperous.

The Kingdom of Artis is a powerful country located in the eastern part of the Northern Continent.

The Brusack Empire was a powerful country located on the northern side of the Northern Continent.

The Kingdom of Gulbott is a powerful country located in the southern part of the Northern Continent.

There are also some small countries in the northern continent.

"Hey, this world is quite big, when can I go out and have a look? Chris was a little sleepy holding the book.

That night, Chris had a vague dream not far from the South End Church of the God of Machines and Intelligence, where he picked up a stone that shone brightly on the street.

The next day, at dawn, after a simple free breakfast, Chris went out to work.

The vendors on the street outside the door had already set up their stalls and began to shout vigorously.

"Fresh oyster soup, nutritious and delicious, 1p a bowl!"

"Fragrant fried meat fish, 3p each!"

......

Most of the passing workers did not stop, and they all solved their hungry stomachs with simple rye bread and vegetable porridge. Only some parents with children may stop by and buy their children some satisfying snacks.

Of course, there are top-notch people in the slums, and there are also some workers who have more money on hand.

Chris pulled the carriage and muttered to himself, when will I be able to afford to eat?

In fact, Chris is not without money to spend, he has also had a lot of wages and tips in the past three years, and he has eaten fruits, vegetables and milk necessary for his body every day, and he has no other expenses. It's just that in the spirit of being cautious and walking on thin ice, Chris doesn't dare to spend money indiscriminately unless necessary, such as buying a fake library card to enrich himself.

Chris also muttered for a long time about last night's dream, which was nothing more than his previous experience.