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"After I came into contact with the [Secret Law Society], my teacher told me that many of the research theories in the Wizarding Land were outdated outside and completely out of date...

So the teacher has compiled a secret research manuscript in private, and plans to go to the capital of Nordland to meet with a colleague from the [Mystic Society]. If this operation fails, let me bring this precious research manuscript back to the land of wizards at all costs! "

In just a few words, Lin En revealed their identities as stray dogs who fled to the land of wizards to avoid being hunted by the Holy See and accidentally destroyed an important shipping route.

He became a hero who obeyed the instructions of his mentor Kelu, went through untold hardships, avoided the blockades of the Holy See, and delivered a research manuscript containing important information to the wizarding land.

As long as the research manuscript is important enough and the news it brings is explosive enough, they will not be blamed but may be rewarded instead.

Is this really the case? Johnny looked confused. Kelu had never told her about the [Secret Society], and Lin En's expression didn't seem like he was joking.

"So you got the method to become a formal wizard through the [Secret Law Society]?" Johnny said thoughtfully.

"You can say that, but my situation is a little more special. This method is not suitable for others." Lin En nodded and did not correct the misunderstanding.

In the land of wizards, only official wizards have a certain status and the ability to protect themselves, which is also in line with the lowest evaluation of his strength by everyone on the entire ship.

If he doesn't want to get into trouble, he must be a formal wizard whether he likes it or not.

While replying, Lynn was also thinking about the contents of the "research manuscript" in his mind.

According to Johnny's descriptions over the past few days, the wizarding land's understanding of the world is roughly equivalent to the level of the Renaissance in Western Europe.

As long as he came up with a slightly more cutting-edge theory, it would be enough to make these wizards drop their jaws.

Due to the existence of magic, wizards have serious biases in their studies.

Despite great achievements in the microscopic field, having discovered the existence of gravity early on and having created an alchemical ship powered by steam, the vast majority of wizards still believe in the flat earth theory, believing that the continent beneath their feet is the center of the entire universe.

They even used this continent as a reference to map out the orbits of every planet in the galaxy, forming a unique star theory.

Lin En had seen the so-called star movement map in Kelu's research manuscript. The entire continent was suspended in the void, surrounded by a solid magic barrier.

Then the sun and the moon moved in circles around the continents, and the rest of the celestial bodies moved in specific orbits, forming an extremely complex geometric pattern, which is also consistent with the Vatican's description of the Genesis in the Bible.

However, he has talked with Lord and others in the past few days. This world also has solar eclipses, and when sailing on the sea, the first things you see are towering mountains and towers.

In addition, if you slightly change the movement of celestial bodies in the star map and put the stars in the center, everything will become familiar again.

It can be seen that the Vatican's creationism is complete nonsense. It is impossible that [Ella] cannot even figure out whether he created a continent or a planet, right?

Of course, this kind of wrong cognition is a pitfall that almost every civilization has to fall into. To put it bluntly, it is the so-called common sense that constrains the thinking...

When people are just born, they always think that they are the protagonists and everything needs to exist around them. The continent under their feet must be an extremely special existence in the vast universe and is the center of the entire universe.

However, after in-depth research, we will discover an extremely cruel thing: let alone planets, even the entire galaxy is insignificant compared to the vast universe.

Attacking the flat earth theory as a starting point is undoubtedly a good choice. Not only is it shocking enough, there is also too much evidence to prove the fallacy of this argument. All he needs to do is tear off the shackles of common sense. Without him saying much, those wizards will naturally realize what is correct.

Lin En also plans to use this to test the "scientific research" atmosphere of the wizarding land. In the face of doubts, whether he will carefully verify and accept the truth, or try his best to suppress those voices that do not conform to the mainstream, this will determine his future actions!

Chapter 52 This is probably just a farce

After finalizing the follow-up action plan, Lynn looked at Johnny again and spoke.

"Although we have successfully escaped the pursuit of the Holy See this time, we have also destroyed a very important shipping route. When we reach the port of Yieta, we may be blamed. I will explain it to you then."

Johnny then realized that they seemed to be in big trouble, and his heart was suddenly uneasy, but when he saw that Lin En was extremely calm, he felt a little relieved.

Next, the two of them thought about the possible troubles they might encounter after entering the Yieta Harbor, and roughly discussed the countermeasures, until finally Lin En hesitated and spoke again.

"By the way... from now on you should call me Lin En. This is a new pseudonym I came up with. Now that you have become a wizard, it is better not to continue using your past identity, so as to avoid any problems in the future that may implicate your family."

……

The huge sailing warship drifted on the sea for a full half month before finally breaking free from the fog. The outline of a huge island had already appeared at the end of the sight.

"Hurry up, work harder~ We are almost there, the Iyeta Harbor is right ahead!" Lord shouted loudly, and the sailors on the ship also gathered their strength. No one wanted to stay in the damn fog.

At this moment, Lin En was standing on the deck and looking into the distance. As the ship gradually approached, the port city ahead became clearly visible.

However, several patrol boats cruising on the sea nearby soon surrounded them.

These ships have very strange appearances. They appear to be relatively flat overall. There are no masts on the hulls, nor are there large, tall sails. Instead, there is a tubular object erected on the cabin of the hull, with smoke emitting from it.

Steamboat? Lin En looked at it with interest. Seeing his interest, Lord explained.

"These alchemy ships are unique products of the wizard land. They are much faster than the sailing warships under our feet, and are not easily affected by strong winds..."

As he spoke, the sailing warship slowly approached the shore under the escort of several alchemy ships.

The sailors skillfully lowered the rudder and planks, and a wizard in a green robe was already standing at the dock waiting.

"Long time no see, Theodore, my old friend!" Lord strode off the boat, hugged the wizard warmly, then turned around and pointed at the two people behind him and introduced them:

"This is Mr. Lin En and Miss Johnny!"

"It's really rare. No foreign wizard has set foot here for quite some time." Theodore's scrutinizing eyes stayed on the two for a long time before he spoke. "But... welcome to Yieta Harbor. I believe that it won't be long before you completely fall in love with this place!"

"Thank you for your kind words, Mr. Theodore!" Lynn responded neither humbly nor arrogantly, and Johnny bowed respectfully to him.

Theodore made a few simple polite remarks and then looked at Lord again. "By the way, old cripple, why did you come in person this year? And you brought a sailing warship with you. Did something happen?"

If he had not used the alchemical eyepiece to discover Lord standing on the deck, the magic crystal cannon placed in the port would have been launched long ago.

"Things may be more complicated than you think. We need to meet with Master Hellram to explain the situation in person!" Lord said solemnly.

Hearing Lord's serious words, Theodore's smile immediately faded, and he frowned and said, "Master Hellram is not in the academy now, so I'll take you to find him."

Lord was also clear about the process, and before leaving, he specifically instructed all sailors to stay on board and wait for inspection.

Since the distance was not far, the few people did not take a car, but followed Theodore into the city on foot.

The inner city of Yieta Harbor was completely different from the scene in the empire. The black road surface was clean and flat, the streets were wide enough to accommodate three carriages running at the same time, rows of white-walled and red-roofed buildings were arranged in an orderly manner, and even the trees and flowers on the street were trimmed in an extremely standardized manner, exuding a strong Western classical style...

Although Johnny and Lord had been to the wizarding land before, they were still shocked when they revisited it again.

Lin En almost thought that he had traveled through time again. If the people of the Sekas Empire were still living in the evil Middle Ages, then the Wizarding Land had quickly jumped to the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

"Oh, look over there. How about it? Isn't it beautiful?" Walking on a cobblestone road leading deep into the city, Theodore pointed to a large fountain and a group of sculptures of various shapes in the city, and introduced them very proudly.

"The entire Yieta Harbor was designed by Master Raphael, who is also the most famous master of architecture and sculpture in the entire wizarding land."

Then he must have obsessive-compulsive disorder...Lin En secretly complained in his heart.

All the buildings in the entire Yieta Harbor are neatly arranged, with no difference between the left and right sides. If there is a decorative flower bed on one side, there must be an identical flower bed on the other side!

However, after seeing the scene inside the city, Lin En understood why most wizards would rather stay in the wizarding land. Anyone who has experienced such an environment would not be willing to return to the dirty, messy, and smelly Sekas Empire.

Along the way, Theodore introduced everything about Ieta Harbor to the few people in a boastful tone, from the road surface to the architectural design, and even the materials used to make each sculpture, and then he admired the expressions of surprise and shock on everyone's faces.

Whenever someone from outside the wizarding land arrived here, he would always feel a strong sense of superiority.

Lin En looked around this unique port city with great interest, his eyes sweeping over every building. He had only seen such ancient architectural style in black and white photos in the database. At the same time, he couldn't help but feel a little puzzled. Aren't there too few people on the streets?

After entering the inner city, the number of people they saw did not exceed one hundred in total.

Just as he was thinking about it, there was suddenly a burst of noise and clamor coming from the front. Lin En looked ahead and found that the huge square in the center of the city was already crowded with people, and there seemed to be a trend of more and more people gathering.

"Is there any celebration today?" Lynn asked with a little curiosity.

Theodore opened his mouth, hesitated, and finally shook his head, saying helplessly, "No, it's probably just a farce!"

Chapter 53: The Girl Who Longs to Fly to the Sky

"That group of halflings must be up to something new." Theodore sighed, and then led a few people through the dense crowd.

Lynn soon witnessed the wizard's noble status. After seeing the badge on Theodore's chest, the extremely crowded harbor residents spontaneously made way for him. Several people quickly squeezed to the front and saw the scene in the center of the square clearly.

On the flat and smooth stone brick road was placed a huge aircraft about two meters high and with a wingspan of nearly seven meters.

No, it would be inappropriate to describe it as an aircraft, because it looks too simple. It is just a frame made of wood and steel, the joints are tied tightly with cowhide ropes, and then a layer of camel leather canvas is laid on the frame.

It looked like a monster hovering above the ground with its wings spread and flapping, causing the people watching nearby to exclaim in surprise.

"It's so huge!" Johnny stared at the aircraft in amazement, and was so shocked that he couldn't express it in words. "Is this a new alchemical device invented in the wizard land?"

"Of course not!" Theodore slapped his forehead and turned his face away, not daring to look at it at all. He just hoped that he would not be too embarrassed in front of outsiders this time.

Lin En found it very interesting. He didn't expect to encounter such a strange scene as soon as he entered the Yieta Harbor.

Is this a test flight?

Lynn saw the propeller hanging on the double-wing at a glance.

But if we only use steam as the power source... I'm afraid the result will be worrying...

Although he thought so, Lin En still stared at the aircraft. Every attempt of mankind to fly is worthy of boasting, not to mention that this world has the existence of magic, so nothing is impossible.

"Hey~"

Just as he was thinking about it, Lin En saw a young figure nimbly climb to the top of the aircraft, tie the last connection point with a cowhide rope, and then sit directly in the cabin.

She looked to be only eight or nine years old, wearing a dirty, dusty exquisite short robe, her hair was blown into a mess by the wind, her face was stained with gray mud, her sleeves and trouser legs were tied up, and she wore large windproof goggles on her head. Her whole body was full of energy and enthusiasm!

"So small... Why choose a child to fly this aircraft?" Lin En asked in surprise.

"No, you are wrong. Lydia is a halfling. In fact, she is sixteen years old this year." Theodore explained.

Is that so? Lin En took a closer look and found that the girl's ears were slightly pointed, and her pupils and hair color were also a bit special. It was actually difficult to distinguish between halflings and ordinary humans in their childhood. In addition, the other person's face looked very young, so he didn't recognize her at all.

"Lidya, let's just forget it..."

At this moment in the square, several Halflings were doing the final inspection work in front of the aircraft. One of the Halflings, who looked very old, placed his hands on the "fuselage" of the aircraft and shook it vigorously a few times, as if he was testing the sturdiness of this thing.

Of course, it would be even better if it fell apart, so that the other party would have to give up this unrealistic fantasy.

"Don't worry, Uncle Darren, I've made all the preparations this time, it will definitely work." The girl named Lydia slapped the other's hand that was making trouble, pulled the goggles on her head hard, put her hand on the controller, and said confidently. "Okay, I'm going to leave, you all should disperse!"

But you said the same thing last time... The halflings complained silently in their hearts, but still hid away. The main reason was that they also felt that it was a very shameful thing to gather here, and it would probably be even more embarrassing later.

And although those great wizards didn't say it on the surface, they must have some opinions about them occupying the city square and causing such a big mess.

chug chu...

With bursts of smoke pouring out from the top of the fuselage, the steam power drove the propellers on both sides to start rotating. After all the people in front dispersed to make a passage, Lydia pulled the wrench, using the straight street as a runway, and the huge aircraft rushed straight forward.

"Can this thing really fly?" Johnny was extremely curious. Of course, she could see that this thing was used to take off into the air. From its appearance, it looked like a very large bird.

“It should be possible, but it will probably only fly a little bit…” Lin En did not sense any fluctuations in magic power throughout the whole process. He had already encountered the fate of this thing.