Two days later, the floating island Eleanor completed its final resupply at the Broken Cliff Pier and took off for the hinterland of the Land of Dawn.
Nearly a hundred thousand residents of Neverwinter sent it off. They flooded the streets, climbed onto roofs, and even ascended the Impassable Mountain Range to witness this historic moment. The entire western side of the city was filled with people, once again setting a record for the number of people participating in a group activity.
And this was only a portion of Neverwinter's population.
There were even more people bustling about the factories, ports, and farms, participating in the expedition in another way.
Coincidentally, on the same day, the total population of the Border District and Longsong District officially broke the million mark, with more than fifty percent of them coming from the Kingdom of Wolfheart and Everwinter. Although they were not as attached to Neverwinter as the previous migrants, they could still feel the incomparable shock from the surging tide of people, as well as the extraordinary significance of this day.
Accompanied by the orderly sound of a cannon salute, the Eleanor cruised along the mountains to Longsong Stronghold before turning to the west and gradually disappearing from everyone's sight.
But the excitement of the residents did not stop because of this.
Graycastle Weekly's follow-up report caused the newspaper's sales to reach a new high. Be it on the streets or in the alleys, everyone's topic was inseparable from this attack. Gradually, the day of departure gained a common name. People called it the Miracle Day, representing the beginning of humanity's conquest of the sky. This was also the second incident after the Miracle Building to be crowned a miracle.
The floating island was much more peaceful.
After the initial novelty passed, the engineering team continued their intense and orderly work.
It was the same for the Air Knight. Apart from the routine reconnaissance team, all the cadets had to take off at least once a day to familiarize themselves with the surrounding terrain. The huge floating island, the busy landing zone, and the smoky furnace zone formed a unique spectacle.
"How does it feel? Can you still adapt to this new body?"
In the core region of the floating island, Roland stood at the bottom of the mine and looked at Eleanor, who was tightly bound to the God's Stone pillar.
In this month, not only had the stone pillar grown much larger, the parent body had also grown many new tentacles that burrowed into the soil beneath her feet like a plant that had taken root. According to her, these tentacles could provide her with additional senses, allowing her to better control the floating island. In a sense, the floating island was a shell, and the tentacles were her nerves.
"It's much better than before. Eleanor's voice was light and cheerful. "I can see, I can hear, and I can think. What's there to be dissatisfied about? I was already much luckier than Elena and the others. "
"Lord Third Chiefs, you're exaggerating. Pasha lowered her main beard and said, "Everyone knows that if it weren't for your active fusion, none of us would have survived. Besides, you didn't even know that such a day would come. This courage is enough … "
"I'm talking about the result, not the process. "Eleanor interrupted her." I believe that I was not the only one who was willing to sacrifice herself for the Union. I was merely the first to do so. "
Looks like she's in good shape, Roland thought. He had always been a little worried that a witch who had fought against demons for decades would eventually become a demon. Would it cause psychological problems? But from the looks of it, Eleanor's temperament was unusually mature, and she did not feel the slightest bit troubled by her body.
"I know what you're thinking," Eleanor suddenly changed the topic back to him. "Are you afraid that I'll be depressed and become autistic? If I was the only one left in the world, I might have done so. But everyone is basically here now, and the prospects of war are much better than four hundred years ago. There are so many new things to learn, so where would I find the time to become autistic? "
"Uh … learn?"
"The Union was able to become the ruler of mankind not only because of their abilities. Back then, we were also the ones who had the most advanced technology and thoughts. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that we were the Three Representatives. Although the glory of the Union is gone, to keep up with the progress of the times, we still have to rely on learning. "
Roland was speechless. This familiar phrase was obviously learned from the God's Punishment Witches. God knows what they had taught her. "So where are you learning now?"
"University. "Eleanor replied." I'm about to graduate. "
"Previously, it was Celine and Ling who were teaching Lady Eleanor, but now, it's Lady Eleanor who is teaching them. "Pasha added with a smile.
Hey, it hasn't even been two months since she woke up, and she's already finished with university content? Roland was speechless. Previously, when Eleanor forced Mask to retreat, he didn't think too much about it. Now, he realized that he might have underestimated the ability of dozens of minds to learn together.
"Right, I've also created a small core instrument. It might be helpful in the upcoming battle. "
Under Eleanor's instructions, Pasha rolled up a palm-sized skeleton and placed it in her "palm". It floated leisurely with a blue radiance in the center, resembling a huge magic power core.
"What's the use of this?" Roland asked curiously.
"It can simulate some telekinesis abilities to influence external objects … such as turning a handle, pulling a trigger, and so on. If it is combined with specific mechanical devices and firearms, I will be able to control them through magic power. "Eleanor explained." Although Mask stripped this body of its mobility, it didn't seal the magic power. This also means that when the enemy attacks, I can control the weapons and personally participate in the battle. The principle is somewhat similar to the automatic weapon stations in the Dream World. "
Roland gaped in shock.
And that wasn't the end. She continued. "Shooting is essentially a form of calculation, and this is what I'm good at. Compared to ordinary soldiers, I can increase the accuracy of firearms to more than ninety percent within the effective range. The disadvantage is that I can't move flexibly, and I have to coordinate with fixed cannon turrets. I also have to place tentacles and miniature cores in advance. But at least in the battle to defend the floating island, these weapon stations will be extremely efficient. "
"How many can you control at the same time?"
"That depends on the number of tentacles." She paused. "I think there should be at least a few hundred? "
Imagining hundreds of machine gun turrets and even cannons firing accurately at the enemy under Eleanor's control, Roland couldn't help but click his tongue. But this wasn't what he was most impressed by. What he was more concerned about was Eleanor's method of combining magic power and machinery. The knowledge of both came from Mask Nassaupelle and the Dream World. Not only did she absorb them, she even took the initiative to fuse them together! Given time, how much change could she bring to this world?
"If not for the fact that this operation can't leave the floating island, I really don't wish for you to participate in the battle." Roland revealed his thoughts. "What humans currently lack the most is a guide in this aspect."
"Oh? Aren't you afraid that my understanding far exceeds yours? " Eleanor seemed to be chuckling.
"Lady Eleanor …" Pasha seemed to want to dissuade her, but she didn't know what to say.
"Why should I be afraid?" Roland asked in return. "It's extremely normal for successors to surpass their predecessors. At the very least, it means that civilization is constantly improving. If I'm the upper limit of humanity's knowledge, then the future will truly be bleak. "
"…" She fell silent for a moment before speaking again. "As a king, you are indeed not qualified. But … "
"You are a trustworthy leader." "
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