The open wilderness stretched out in sight. On the endless wilderness, there were layers of green plants that were not afraid of the cold wind. The wheels of the magic car rolled over the hardened road, and the lampposts and signs by the roadside were constantly moving backward outside the window. Further away, the towering walls of the Contract Castle came into view.
Mathilda, who was wearing a long royal dress with her black hair draped over her shoulders, looked at the wilderness outside the window. Her face was calm, and her eyes were deep as if she was thinking.
Mathilda and the delegation led by her had completed their visit in Cecil and were now riding the magic car sent by Longwind Stronghold to the Contract Castle. The reception personnel sent by Winterwolf Stronghold were already waiting there. The towering castle built for the signing of the Ansu - Typhon peace treaty was still functioning today. As a landmark building at the border between the two empires, it was still a symbol of "peace" today. However, the king who signed the peace treaty in the past had passed away, and a dynasty had also fallen in the flames of war. Now, only the stone castle still stood at the border, hanging the flag of the new empire, showing the peace of the new era.
How much of this was worth sighing over, and how many historians and philosophers would leave behind their writings for this?
Mathilda withdrew her gaze and looked at the majestic officer sitting opposite her — the commander of Longwind Stronghold, General Maryland, personally escorting the delegation. This was a symbol of the sincerity of the Cecil Empire.
"Your Highness Mathilda, we're almost there." General Maryland noticed the gaze on the opposite side and nodded slightly. "I hope this trip to Cecil has left a good impression on you."
"This is an impressive and pleasant trip." Mathilda smiled. "General Maryland, thank you for escorting me all the way."
The convoy smoothly drove up the ramp in front of the Contract Castle. The flags of Typhon and Cecil fluttered high above the gray walls and towers. Mathilda's eyes swept across the open space on one side of the ramp. On the open space where soldiers were standing guard, she saw several black magic cars painted with shields and crowns.
That was the Arcanotech Carriage sent by Winterwolf Fort, and it was something Typhon had created himself.
The gray-haired Andressa Wendell led her Knight Knights to stand in the chilly spring wind and watched as Cecil's fleet arrived at the square of Winterwolf Fort. The people who came down from the vehicles were the princess, the scholars, and the nobles who had successfully completed their mission.
And the commander of Longwind Stronghold, General Maryland Auner.
Very soon, both parties had completed the exchange of documents. After signing and exchanging the necessary documents, Maryland finally had the time to take a good look at the young 'Wolf General' standing in front of him. He had interacted with this young lady more than once along the long border, but it was rare for him to have such a close encounter with her. He looked at Andesha, who was almost like his own daughter, and smiled. "General Andesha, my mission is complete. Your country's envoy has safely arrived at the border."
Andesha's light gray eyes also rested on Maryland for a long time before she nodded. "Thank you for escorting me."
The two of them extended their hands at the same time and held each other's hands. After pausing for just a second, they separated.
Cecil's men left.
Andesha stood on the high ground where Winterwolf Fort was located, her gaze following the Arcanotech Carriage with the dark blue emblem. Mathilda stood beside her for a long time before she spoke. "What are you thinking about?"
"… … Nothing, I just feel that General Maryland … …" Andesha shook her head halfway and turned to Mathilda. "Did everything go well?"
"There was a good harvest," Mathilda said with a faint smile. "General Bard has been missing for almost twenty years … … General Maryland's temperament and age are very similar to him. Speaking of which, if it wasn't for his disappearance, the one guarding this border would be your father's generation, and not the young you. "
Andesha frowned and looked at her friend with a straight face. "Your Highness Mathilda, this topic isn't interesting."
"I apologize," Mathilda immediately said, and then seemingly changed the topic. "Let's return to Winterwolf Fort first. I haven't set foot on Typhon's land for many days."
Andesha nodded. She knew that it was time to talk about this trip to Cecil.
This' Contract Fort 'that was located at the border between the two kingdoms was under the eyes of Cecil's men.
On the way back to Winterwolf Fort, Mathilda and Andesha sat in the same carriage.
"Tell me about your experience in Cecil." After leaving the fort and there were no outsiders around, Andesha's attitude was obviously more relaxed. She looked curiously at her friend sitting opposite her and asked with a faint smile on her face.
Mathilda also had a smile on her face. "I'll tell you about it when we get back. Before that, I have something that I want you to see."
As she spoke, she took out a palm-sized cube that seemed to be made of many identical small metal cubes and displayed it in front of Andesha.
Andesha's eyes widened in curiosity. She could feel a faint magic fluctuation from the strange cube, but she could not tell what kind of magic it was. "What … … is this?"
"A gift from His Majesty Gwen Cecil, a magical 'Cecil Cube'." Mathilda said while her fingers gently fiddled with the metal cubes engraved with runes. "Andesha, if I remember correctly, you don't have the talent to cast spells, right?"
"That's right," Andesha nodded. "That's why I chose to become a … … Huh?"
She did not finish her sentence because she was surprised to see that the strange metal cube's surface suddenly glowed with light. As the runes lit up one by one, the seemingly ordinary metal cube that only had a faint magic fluctuation suddenly opened up a faint cyclone. This was the effect of the [Breeze Shield]!
"There's a small Magic Net device inside it, and the runes on its surface can be combined according to a certain pattern to form a variety of basic magic effects … …"
Mathilda stared into Andesha's eyes and said slowly. The Wolf General who was sitting opposite her had a pensive look on her face after the initial shock and curiosity. Her pale grey eyes became deep and dark, and she did not speak for a long time.
Mathilda gently turned the cube and cut off the magic effect of the [Breeze Shield]. She sighed and said, "It seems that you have also realized the … … meaning of this thing."
"It allows the runes to combine into a magic array and stabilize the magic effect. Moreover, these runes are engraved on more than twenty cubes, and at the same time, ensure that the interference of the runes does not exceed the tolerance of these cubes … …" Andesha's voice was deep and even had a hint of solemnity. "Although I don't have the talent to cast spells, I've still learned the basic principles of magic. Mathilda, how many types of cubes are there in this cube … …"
"The number of combinations these cubes can create is a number that will amaze both you and me," Mathilda said softly. "Anyone with a brain who comes into contact with it will quickly realize that it's impossible to rely on 'luck' to find the order of these runes. If you want to combine them to create a specific magic effect, you have to follow strict mathematical rules."
"Mathematical rules … …" Andesha closed her eyes subconsciously. "So … … you've deciphered this rule?"
"Not yet, but I've understood a part of it." Mathilda sighed softly. "Andesha, mathematical rules are only a part of it. There are too many things behind this cube. From a certain point of view, this' Runic Cube 'even symbolizes part of the essence of magic technology. And just this essence alone is enough to baffle almost everyone in the diplomatic group … …"
Andesha stared at the cube in Mathilda's hand for a moment before she broke the silence. "Then, the people of Cecil created this cube to … …"
"A toy."
Mathilda did not wait for Andesha to finish her sentence. She smiled when Andesha's expression stiffened. "Andesha, this cube is very cheap, and its structure is much simpler than you think. Its value lies in the 'knowledge' behind it. As for the cubes themselves … … In Cecil, they are used as toys for children to play with. They are used to inspire their interest in runes and their ability to think. It's a kind of enlightening toy."
"It's just a toy … …" Andesha frowned and whispered in disbelief. "It's just a toy … …"
Mathilda's tone was much calmer than Andesha's. "Gwen Cecil gave it to me as a gift. It may be a disguised display of power and deterrence, but from another perspective, it's also a valuable and precious' gift '."
Mathilda had thought that Gawain would show her the powerful Magician Legion or show her the mobile mechanical fortress that could intimidate even high-grade Extraordinaries. Instead, he gave her a small Rubik's Cube, and this ordinary-looking cube quickly displayed its' power '. Mathilda had been fiddling with this Rubik's Cube for a few days now. Every day, the Rubik's Cube would give her more and more inspiration and awe. But today, she could look at it calmly and even gain something from this' awe '.
"Showing the strength of his country is what every normal ruler would do. But Gawain Cecil isn't just a ruler," Mathilda said as she fiddled with the Rubik's Cube in her hand. "He's also using this method to show off his precious knowledge. Andesha, you should be able to see that this Rubik's Cube is easy to replicate. If it's in the hands of a scholar who's proficient in mathematics, it won't be difficult to decipher its mathematical laws. Although I haven't completely summarized the laws hidden in these cubes, I can feel that Cecil has grasped the 'truth' of some kind of runic domain. The biggest meaning of this cube is to tell us about it. "
"Are you going to give this' Cecil's Cube 'to the Imperial Craftsmen's Association?" Andesha had calmed down. She looked at Mathilda curiously. "The people there should be more proficient in dealing with this' new thing 'that's beyond the traditional domain of magic."
"Of course, Madam Windsor Mappel and Master Daniel will definitely be interested in it," Mathilda said without hesitation. "In addition to research, I'm also going to make a large number of copies of it, use a factory to produce it, and let it flow to the people …"
"Just like what Cecil is doing?" Andesha said thoughtfully. "Using it as … some kind of enlightening toy?"
"At least compared to hunting and drinking parties, these cubes are more affordable entertainment for the people. The development of magical technology has taught me one thing, that is, the 'Age of Classical Knowledge' has passed. In this era, if a kind of knowledge cannot establish a connection with society as a whole, then its development will be greatly affected, and may even stagnate at any time … "
"You're always thinking further than me," Andesha said with a smile. "But no matter what, I think you're right, and I support your decision."
Mathilda nodded but did not say anything else. She just focused on the Rubik's Cube that was constantly spinning in her hand, and fell into a long period of contemplation.
…
Cecil's Empire, Northern Region.
When the glorious giant sun rose to the top of the mountain, the hazy disk with faint wood grains was embedded in the peak of the mountains in the Northern Region like a crown. The visitors from the Dukedom of Holy Dragon had finally arrived at the northern border.
At the checkpoint in the northeast of Winter Fort Academy, the heavy and sturdy magic gate of the 'Wind Shield Fortress' slowly opened with a creaking sound, and the energy barrier that enveloped the entire fortress rippled slightly. For the first time in thousands of years, the mysterious descendants of the Dragons officially sent out a diplomatic group and stepped into the human kingdom.
Byron and Duchess Victoria led a team of officials to welcome the visitors, and watched the Dragons step into the fortress from behind the gate.
They could not help but be a little curious about the visitors.
Sir Golos rode on a tall Earth Dragon and stepped into the human fortress with a dignified and calm expression. Behind him were the Dragons who maintained the same solemn order, and the Dragon Mark Witch, Lady Ashalena, who was the 'human affairs consultant' for this trip, walked side by side with him.
Suddenly, he felt that the Dragon Mark Witch beside him was a little strange.
Sir Golos turned his head curiously, only to see the proud red-haired lady widening her eyes and looking ahead with a rather strange expression.
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