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The Moon Lake in Valendia is the location of the Golden Kingdom in the mythological era.

The god who holds the power of wealth hides his holy court in a moonlit lake, which appears once every hundred years, but the entrance is only reflected on the glass-like lake surface. The power of wealth makes him never lack gold. Valentia melts all of it with the flames from the crown of the god of fire and pours it into the river of the holy court. From then on, the river of the holy court no longer flows with clear water, but a constant flow of gold.

God's servants guarded God's treasure house with blazing flames. People on land flocked to the Golden Kingdom. They took up swords and axes to fight with God's servants. The winner jumped into the lake and was granted eternal life and rare treasures by God.

Gabia named the Perpetual Motion Institute's arsenal the Moon Lake of Valencia, showing his great pride and honor.

As Gabia moved, the door made a mechanical sound, and the quadruple locks controlled by air pressure rotated and popped out one by one. The door axis turned, revealing the space behind it.

"Ah." An official let out a low exclamation.

The exhibition room behind the door seemed to be abandoned in frozen time. On the cherry wood shelves were meticulously arranged black iron and brass weapons, steam guns and psychic guns were displayed one after another, and under the dim lights that lit up one after another, they looked like metal tombstones.

Gabia stood in the passage between the display cases, took two deep breaths, moved his arms and shoulders, and said, "The oxygen content is well controlled. We will conduct regular inspections here. It is best for everyone to control their emotions and avoid fainting due to excessive excitement."

She walked deeper into the space, and Wei Xi followed slowly as usual, neither hurried nor slow. Along the way, countless things were silently placed on the shelves, the beams of light cast by the lighting were almost solidified, and the color of the gas lamp was slightly gray, making everything look like a silent cemetery.

The further you go, the more complicated the weapons become. Various unheard-of mechanical structures appear on cherry wood frames, their bearings are made of expensive mithril, the transmission rods are some kind of exotic metal flowing with red light, and the axles of high-speed gears are inlaid with large gemstones. These expensive materials alone make them treasures, not to mention the incredible craftsmanship.

Wei Xi heard the subtle sound of gears meshing and turning. The Perpetual Motion Institute has its own super analyzer, which has countless branches for thousands of people to use. The powerful computing and storage capabilities of the analyzer and the radio communication capabilities make many things become extremely easy.

The gas lamps that gradually light up are controlled by the Analytical Engine. The "Snowden Giant" and the "Ring of Showoffs" are also controlled by the Analytical Engine. If the mechanics and researchers are the flesh and blood of the Perpetual Motion Institute, then the Analytical Engine and Gabia himself are undoubtedly the brains here.

In fact, there are several lights located high up in Gabiya's room, which are used to indicate the operating status of each department. If it is not lit, it is normal, and if it is lit, it is abnormal. Analysis will control many tributaries. Once a light is on, Gabiya has to go out immediately to deal with the problem.

This woman was not conferred the title of marquis by the emperor simply because of her reputation.

Emperor Odin looked calm, and Wei Xi was equally indifferent, but the last few soldiers in the team expressed shock to each other with their eyes. Not to mention the small and light metal electrodes and gem bearings, even the inestimable beryllium bronze decks, mithril gears, and gold liquid matrix boxes were everywhere in this arsenal. No wonder the people in the Perpetual Motion Institute called this place Moon Lake. Anything taken out would be a national treasure in some poor small countries... but here they were placed casually like bricks.

Even though there were no paupers among those who could come here, those soldiers still couldn't help but feel heartbroken that it was a waste of resources.

They walked along the iron suspended ladder and suddenly turned a corner. Several huge black shadows replaced the cherry wood frames, which glowed coldly in the dim light.

Gabija clapped his hands vigorously, and a beam of light shone in all directions, illuminating the huge black shadows. A very intimidating killing weapon that should not appear in a steam machine appeared in the world.

Wei Xi carefully examined the big guy that was originally named "Water Tank" and found that Gabija had obviously made some changes to it to make it more suitable for the battlefield of this world. After reducing the excess weight consumed by the complex suspension and running system, the interior of the vehicle body also used lightweight materials as much as possible to reduce unnecessary consumption and invest as much quota as possible in firepower and armor.

As for the power system, Wei Xi directly gave the drawings of the Maybach HL engine in the history of the main world. The design of the top internal combustion engine shocked everyone in the Perpetual Motion Institute. This was another way different from the steam engine. The geniuses of the Perpetual Motion Institute looked at Wei Xi as if he was looking at the emperor among geniuses. The Queen of Machinery was responsible for adding and subtracting Wei Xi's drawings and turning them into reality, so the final product was quite different from what Wei Xi remembered.

"The Silencer 3 is covered with a deck made of red-grained steel and beryllium bronze. It has an internal combustion engine made of fine steel and is driven by high-purity petroleum products. It can overcome any ordinary roadblocks, ditches, protective walls or trenches. Each Silencer carries two or three Thunderfire No. 57 heavy machine guns, and is equipped with flamethrowers and two mm cannons. The maximum rate of fire of the weapon is rounds per minute, and it can penetrate armor, blast, and burn in an instant. This thing is not afraid of ordinary bullets and is unstoppable. Even psychic weapons need at least six rounds to break the external red-grained steel armor... Of course, due to its flexibility problem, it still has no chance of winning against the steam soldiers of the Black Cross Legion."

The officers all laughed, for they knew that the Black Cross Legion's steam soldiers were the ultimate of ultimate weapons, and that there wouldn't be another product that perfectly combined psychic power and machinery in the short term. Although there had been exotic weapons like the "Silent One", the steam soldiers were still the most mainstream decisive battle weapons.

"What are the actual data on mobility?" Emperor Odin asked.

"According to Count Monty's design, a turbocharger system has been installed, with an output of 900 horsepower and a speed comparable to that of a Wilson heavy motorcycle. In other words, these things are running fortresses in the wilderness. As long as they don't encounter steam soldiers, they are almost invincible."

The low laughter stopped abruptly. Emperor Odin sighed: "You finally made your idea come true. Was Abigail's help to you so great?"

"The difference between Count Monty and most people is that she doesn't believe in the relics of the gods, but believes more in the machines themselves." Gabia said coldly: "We have never really understood the power of those relics. Most people use them like superstitious people watching wizards dance, talking nonsense without knowing what they are talking about, just hoping for results. The gods and demigods themselves may be the ones who can explain the principles, but they are dead."

Gabiah caressed the cold metal beside him, like a mother caressing her child: "I study steam soldiers. Their precision and strangeness fascinate me, but they are not completely mine even though I made them. When they are equipped with vitality crystals, part of them belong to the devil who blasphemes God. Over the years, the Empire has only 3,328 vitality crystals. How long can we last after the consumption of the war across the continent? The soldiers without the vitality crystal black cross are just a pile of scrap metal, and the police and external circulation models are not worth mentioning. When the legacy of God is consumed, are we going to use those toys to protect the country?"

The politicians and officers were silent. They might not have thought of this, but compared to the unknown future, the present was more important. Steam soldiers were something they could not give up, but Gabia's talent was also shocking. The Mechanical Queen gave the Kafa Empire an insurance policy, ensuring that even without steam soldiers, they still had the force to control the battlefield situation. Perhaps she and Count Monty created the core of the future battlefield.

The trains transported these steel behemoths to the vicinity of the battlefield. The cargo locks opened and the behemoths poured out, arriving at the battlefield like a hurricane. The sound of their gunfire was like the roar of a dragon, replacing the steam soldiers and becoming a charging steel torrent.

"The 'Silent' does not have strict requirements on the driver like the 'Living Bone'. As long as there is enough funding, a unit can be formed quickly. It does not require vitality crystals, nor does it require so many precious high-level alloys. The psychic matrix can be selectively engraved on the red-veined steel. The disadvantage is that both production and maintenance require a lot of resources and manpower, especially the high personal qualities of the crew members. In addition to requiring the crew to have a certain amount of mechanical knowledge, they must also be able to understand various complex diagrams, manuals and maintenance instructions. But compared with training the Black Cross Legion, it is almost not difficult." Gabia said confidently.

The officers and politicians looked at each other. Without enough mechanical knowledge, they could not ask questions to Gabiyya. Emperor Odin would discuss something with Wei Xi in a low voice from time to time. He gave Wei Xi and Gabiyya the right to communicate. Wei Xi participated in the design process. She used simple and easy-to-understand sentences to explain the functions of each part introduced by Gabiyya. Even the bigwigs without mechanical knowledge could roughly understand it.

The scene became like an academic seminar. Some officers were interested in entering the Silent One to experience it. At this moment, there was a sudden sound of hurried footsteps coming from far away. Someone was running towards this area along the narrow iron ladder. Bang Dang walked over with big strides. The person who was coming over was the messenger who was responsible for receiving emergency information outside.

Most of the messengers carried boxes that could send and receive Morse code. These boxes were also specially made by Perpetual Motion and were in limited quantities. They could be used to send and receive information wirelessly over short distances. With the help of that box, the Minister of the Palace's Seal contacted the emperor's close ministers. Bangdang took the information translated by the messenger and delivered it to the emperor as quickly as possible.

After reading the brief message, Emperor Odin's calm expression suddenly changed. He hurriedly ordered: "William Parr, remind the Armament Department and Yalai Steel to cooperate with the Perpetual Motion Institute to start building a new assembly line and put it into full production. I need to see at least 100 Silencers delivered to the front line before December of this year."

A middle-aged man in his forties or fifties bowed and replied: "Yes, Your Majesty."

"Thomas Cromwell, keep an eye on the sulfanilamide issue. I will have the Black Crow Intelligence Agency provide you with assistance."

"Gabia, keep an eye on all the researchers involved in sulfa and weapon design. Don't leave the Perpetual Motion Institute for the time being. Help Abigail debug her steam-powered soldier."

Emperor Odin walked out while speaking. Wei Xi followed behind him, wondering what news could make the emperor lose his composure like that. She turned around to glance at Gabia, and the brown-haired woman shook her head at her inconspicuously.

All officers and politicians began to run to execute orders. Black cars rushed in every direction of the city. The whole city began to run wildly like a lazy beast. It was not until Wei Xi followed the emperor back to Yalai and was immediately sent to the Silver Moon Church that she learned from the Pope that an important envoy came to meet Emperor Odin.

"They are Brittany's envoys, but the emperor will not receive them in the Amber Palace. He will choose Hampton Court Palace as the address." Todrode Salohill put down his book and turned his eyes to Abigail, who had just changed into a white nun's uniform. The girl had a pure silver rose cross hanging around her neck, and a long white silk scarf with a silver holy cross embroidered on the end of the scarf, representing her different identity from ordinary nuns.

Wei Xi tasted white salmon fried with lemon juice with new wine, and there were plenty of rock sheep and black pepper turkey on the side. The place where she ate was really beautiful, with exquisite wooden crosses and high-quality oil paintings hanging on the walls, and the brown wooden floor gave people a calm feeling.

She arrived at midnight, and now it was early morning. Many people in the Silver Moon Church were holding morning mass. The sunlight shone in from the window, illuminating an entire wall of ancient bookshelves. The chirping of birds outside the window echoed with the singing of the believers... The sound could be heard so clearly because this was the Pope's office, and Wei Xi simply treated the most solemn place as a restaurant.

Todd Rhodes, however, seemed unconcerned. He wore a white papal robe, his blond hair was neatly combed, and he wore crystal glasses with silver wire frames on his nose. He explained to Wei Xi some royal secrets: "Hampton Court Palace was where His Majesty lived when he was a child and a teenager. At that time, he was still engaged to Queen Mary of Brittany, and it was at Hampton Court Palace that he first met Princess Mary when she was a teenager."

"But the person they ended up marrying wasn't each other." Wei Xi recalled the royal information her father had told her. Emperor Odin did not have a smooth youth, and it could even be said that he was a bit pathetic. The engagement between him and Princess Mary was a good political bargaining chip, but after he ascended the throne, this bargaining chip was no longer important or appropriate, so the engagement was quickly cancelled.

"Although the engagement was cancelled, the Caffa Empire and Brittany did not fall out. It seems that the emperor and the queen are still good friends. The emperor always gives the highest courtesy to Queen Mary's envoys...even though they haven't met for more than 50 years." Todd Rod pressed the switch, and the mobile doll that automatically brewed black tea slid on the track and accurately poured the tea into the porcelain cup.

The two stopped talking about the emperor's gossip. The Pope took a sip of warm black tea and asked, "Are you satisfied with the room prepared for you?"

Wei Xi put down his knife and fork and raised his eyebrows: "The room is very comfortably decorated."

As a candidate for the title of reserve saint, Abigail finally had her own room in the Vatican, including a bedroom, a living room, a reception room, a study, a cloakroom, a bathroom, and so on.

Her bedroom was decorated with great care. The bed was made of walnut wood, with silver moons and vines carved on the headboard. The cushions on the bed were thick and soft, with a silver-white camel-hair blanket on the velvet sheets, and two curtains hanging over the bed, a white gauze curtain and a silver silk curtain. The other furniture was also made of walnut wood, with a warm patina and a faint golden glow in the sun.

"Archbishop Demoli wrote to your head maid and asked about it. Madam Sera is a very cautious person and did not reveal too much. The specific things were all purchased by Demoli, and he has been worried about it."

"Please express my gratitude to Archbishop Demoli, Your Majesty." Wei Xi smiled, but did not say whether she liked it or not. Amid the pious singing, Wei Xi stood up and adjusted her skirt elegantly, "Then, I will leave first."

"Abigail," Todd Rhodes said before she left, "You are going to be baptized this afternoon. Aren't you afraid? Letting the unknown enter your body."

"The shepherd gives fresh grass to the sheep, and at the same time, he uses a whip to create an invisible fence. Although there is everything inside the fence, it is all fake, and any sheep may become a sacrifice on the altar at any time. Therefore, there are always a few leading sheep who want to rush out of the fence and live under another sky, even if they have to live on a cliff." Wei Xi turned his head and glanced at him. That glance was too clear and too shallow, and it was calm, giving Todrode a strange feeling, as if there was something other than a human standing there. "Have you asked your daughter this question, Your Majesty?"

Todrode Salohill did not answer. The girl in nun's attire lifted her skirt and saluted, then leisurely left the Pope's private territory.

She concluded: “Once I’ve completed my baptism, Todd Rhodes, we can officially talk about that cardinal position.”