The outcome of this battle between a bicycle and an otherworldly horse-drawn carriage was decided in the first 100 meters.
After rounding the crescent curve of the Aden Square, Meg looked back at the horse-drawn carriage that was already out of sight, and a nostalgic smile appeared on his face. He had participated in a bicycle race in university, and had placed quite well.
"Wow! It's so fast! They can't catch up to us at all! Father, you're the best! "Amy looked back with elation.
"Sit tight, we're going to school." Meg smiled. Hearing his daughter's praise made him even happier than if he had won the Tour de France. He slowed down slightly, but still continued on his way to Chaos School.
Mag had signed up for the Tour de France before, and his fastest speed on a flat road was 70km/h. That was already an average result. However, professional racing drivers could reach speeds of 80km/h. Even horse racing might not be able to match that speed, let alone horse-drawn carriages with two horses running side by side.
However, Meg's current physical condition was a little weak, and after sprinting for a while, he began to feel a little out of breath. Thankfully, the system's modified bicycle was very good, and it could easily maintain a speed of 40km/h on flat ground. In contrast, the horse-drawn carriage was only going at about 25km/h, so there was no way it could catch up to him.
Accompanied by the crisp sound of a bell, a black bicycle carrying two people passed through the Aden Square, attracting the attention of passersby.
A Haider holding a black cloth bag on the side of the road looked up when he heard the sound of the bell. Meg just so happened to pass by him on the bicycle, and his eyes immediately lit up. "Huh? What's this? There's no magic, no animal strength, and such a skinny man can travel so fast. What kind of machine is this? Could it be that he's already solved the problem of the huge consumption of human energy? "
"Hey! Mister, wait up … "The Haider was getting more and more surprised, and he didn't care that he was already over 50 years old. He held the cloth bag with one hand, and waved as he ran.
However, Meg, who was focused on riding, did not notice that someone was following him.
"Father, I think someone was calling us just now." Amy looked back in confusion, but there was no one behind them.
"Maybe they're distributing flyers." Meg didn't pay him any heed, and continued to pedal his bicycle forward. In any case, he didn't know anyone in Chaos City apart from the customers who came to eat at the restaurant. Even if he did meet a customer, they would at most greet him, and wouldn't have any interactions or important matters.
"Dean Haider, why are you in such a hurry? Do you need to ride with us?" A horse-drawn carriage stopped beside Haider, and Dicus looked at Haider with a hint of surprise in his voice.
"Hello, Grandpa Haider." Udier, who was still chewing on his scallion pancake, also shouted. He slowly put down the scallion pancake in his hand, looking a little scared of Haider.
"Oh, it's Little Dicus. Let me get in the car. Help me chase after a man who was riding a two-wheeled thing." Haider's eyes lit up at the sight of Dicus, and he panted heavily as he climbed onto the carriage.
"Is it the young man with a little girl in a red and black cloak?" A peculiar expression appeared on Dicus' face upon hearing that.
"Hmm? You know him? "Haider was a little surprised.
"Not really, but if you want to find him, you don't have to rush. His destination is Chaos School, so he's most likely a parent who's sending his child to school. That's your territory." Dicus shook his head with a smile, and instructed, "Old Huang, go to Chaos School. Hurry up."
With a snap, the carriage sped up again.
"What are you doing?" Dicus looked at Haider, who was sitting across from him. His half-bald head was covered in sweat, and he was panting heavily. His cheeks were also slightly flushed. It was very rare for the old dean of the Chaos School's mechanical school to appear like this.
"It's good that you can't run. You didn't tire me to death." Haider heaved a sigh of relief upon hearing that. He leaned against the wall of the carriage, and said, "I saw that the thing he was riding was very strange. He looks so thin and frail, but he was able to travel so quickly with a little girl on his back. There were no magic fluctuations during the entire process; it was purely mechanical, and it didn't seem to be exhausting at all. If that's really the case, then perhaps this thing can replace horse-drawn carriages as a means of transportation for people. "
"Yes, I followed him because I thought that thing was very strange. That thing is light and simple, and it's also more agile. It's easier to control than a horse, and it doesn't produce any feces. It would definitely be a good thing for city management if it can be popularized." Dicus nodded with an expectant smile.
"Dicus, you really think from the perspective of a city manager. If there are more officials like you, then the principal's blueprint can be popularized even more quickly. Looks like you're going to be promoted again in a few years. "Haider looked at Dicus with approval in his eyes.
"You're too kind, Principal. It's my job to do what I need to do. Your pursuit of knowledge is what we should learn from you," Dicus replied in a humble manner.
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The bicycle stopped in front of Chaos School without making any sound. The orc security guard and the gatekeeper looked over at the same time. Their gazes were drawn to Meg's bicycle, which had a metallic sheen to it. The white steel rims and wires on the wheels were very eye-catching under the morning sun. This was the first time they had seen a bicycle with two wheels, one in the front and one in the back.
Their gazes then fell on Meg and Amy, and they immediately recalled that they seemed to have come to the school a few days ago. After that, they ran into the school and left through the school gates. Who would have thought that they would come again today?
"We're here. Let's get off." Meg was just about to get off the bicycle and carry Amy off.
"This is so fun! I'm so happy! " Amy had already stood up. She grabbed onto the handlebars and jumped onto the ground. She looked up at Meg with an elated expression on her little face.
"Then Daddy will take you to school every day from now on." Meg parked the bicycle, and put on the triple-alarm anti-theft lock that came with the system. He picked up Ugly Duckling, which was lying on its back in the basket. It was still looking up at the sky with its front paws curled up. Its eyes were unfocused, and it was completely dumbstruck, as if it still hadn't recovered from the shock.
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