Tang En was not surprised that Jean had guessed his thoughts, because he had heard that some mages had wanted to do this before, but they had encountered great resistance and had given up in the end.
He was definitely not the first person to have this idea.
But he was definitely the first person who had the ability to carry out this idea.
Jean seemed to understand this, so after getting a definite answer, he fell silent.
If Tang En's development was compared to a tree, Ellington, who was gradually rising, would be the foundation, and the Irus Empire, which he was about to control, would be the trunk. The Datang Chamber of Commerce, which would then expand, and the radiation of influence on the surrounding countries, would be the branches and leaves.
As long as the foundation was solid, even if the trunk and branches were very weak, they would grow quickly.
The popularization of magic power was already unstoppable.
The power of magic was very powerful and great, but … it was also very scary.
If used well, it was a wonderful power that could turn something rotten into something magical. If used poorly, magic was a terrible and destructive weapon. If this power was in everyone's hands, and it was not even supervised, what would this power become?
Would it be a driving force to change the world and make it better?
Or would it be the culprit that hastened the destruction of the world?
Jean was not sure.
Because humans were chaotic and changeable, and there were good and evil humans. If the power was in one's hands, how to use it was his own business.
"If you want to popularize magic, please be sure to prepare the corresponding supervision measures."
In the end, Jean could only make this suggestion.
"Of course. Do you think I'll give weapons of mass destruction to civilians?"
Tang En raised his eyebrows. "Most people will only come into contact with magic machines for civilian use. These things will make people's lives more convenient and comfortable, and at the same time, it will also promote social progress."
"Real military products will not be circulated out and let others come into contact with them."
Just as the two of them were talking, the battle below was coming to an end. The magic energy combine harvester fleet had been turned off, and the warriors were rushing up to harvest the last wave of small creatures of Chaos.
Tang En gestured with his mouth and said, "Do you see that? The warriors are using their own lives to fight against Chaos. If we have those magical weapons that I've developed, we'll be able to protect their lives and our home better."
Jean nodded. He couldn't deny the benefits of magic in this regard.
It was especially so for the young girl who was holding a strange greatsword. The greatsword was exuding wind elemental waves, but the attack was made of pure metal. Under the power of magic, the wind elemental energy transformed into another kind of energy, which then provided a powerful lethality. This made the Chaos creatures in front of her as fragile as thin paper.
The complete version of the magic energy pistol in her hand was even more powerful. No matter if it was an instantaneous buff spell, a debuff spell that disrupted the enemy's movements, or a direct offensive spell, they could all be completed in a short moment. Since there was no need to chant or cast spells, she could freely switch between close combat and long-range combat. Her combat style was very flexible.
Judging from the "special weapons" that Tang En brought out in this war, Jean had already seen the future of sorcerers.
Sorcerers would no longer be a mysterious profession. They might become scholars and researchers.
Their mission would no longer be to bombard the enemy with powerful spells. Instead, they would become a profession that dissected mysterious magic and studied how to improve the power of magic into a tool that could be used by ordinary people.
Although they would still be noble, they would no longer be high and mighty.
Tang En suddenly said, "The battle is over."
"Yes, the battle is over."
Jean sighed. "Since the Gate of Chaos has been closed, we will go back. You can settle the rest of the matter yourself."
The rest of the matter naturally referred to the negotiations with the Wind God Church and the royal family of the Ronitte Kingdom. No matter what the reason was or the result of the matter, they would definitely want an explanation for bringing an army into their territory, almost flattening a mountain, and even destroying the Holy Cathedral of Wind.
The Wind God Church's clergy stationed at the foot of the mountain, who were responsible for sealing off the sacred ground, must have sensed the commotion here long ago. They were only worried that it was the work of the Dark Serpent, so they did not dare to approach. Once they discovered that the entire mountain had been flattened, no matter how worried they were, they would still come up to check on the situation.
Tang En sneered. "If they dare to speak, I will dare to make them regret coming here."
Jean nodded. After bidding farewell, he opened a portal and brought the group of sorcerers back.
After the battlefield below was cleaned up, Tang En and Nola, who had retracted her power, landed on the ground together.
"My lord, fortunately, we did not disappoint you!"
Depp stepped forward and bowed. He was very happy. "Thanks to the help of the Saintess and the Knights Templar, we only had 14 casualties in this battle!"
The 14 casualties were not directly killed in battle. They were killed by the strange noises made by the primordial chaos creatures.
In other words, when these warriors faced off against small chaos creatures of similar strength, with the help of the combined harvester, they could defeat them without suffering any losses!
"Well done. The souls of the 14 brave warriors have been recovered by the Soul Diamond. They will become powerful einherjars in the future, fighting side by side with you."
Tang En patted Depp's shoulder, expressing his approval of the results.
Depp bowed again excitedly. "It is our honor to fight for my lord!"
The group around him bowed in unison.
"No need to be so polite. This is a glory that you have won with your lives and strength."
Tang En waved his hand, indicating that there was no need to be so polite. He then said, "This victory is the result of everyone's hard work. After this battle, return to Ellington and take two days off in batches. At the same time, you will be rewarded according to your contributions. The rewards will be given together with this month's salary. You can look forward to it."
With more experience in battle, these warriors would become stronger and stronger. They would become the main force in future battles. Winning over their hearts was a necessary measure.
"Oh! Long live the Lord! "
When the warriors heard about the rewards, they immediately cheered. They began to look forward to what the final reward would be.
"This time, I've killed a total of fifteen Chaos creatures. That should be a reward of at least fifteen gold coins right? Including the reward from last time, my salary alone will be 100 gold coins this month! That's more than both my parents, haha! "
"Look at you, it's only 100 gold coins. The real thing to look forward to is the enchanted armour and weapons that the Lord will give out. Look at the equipment on the commander and vice-commander. I'm already drooling!"
"Even if the reward isn't enchanted armour and weapons, the enchanted furniture would be great too."
"That's true. Any piece of magic-powered furniture can be sold for hundreds of gold coins outside. With our salary, we can't afford it. If it wasn't for the fact that our Lord Count gave us an internal price in Ellington, as well as the benefits and prizes, who could afford it?"
The nearby Paladins looked at each other when they heard the whispers of the Ellington warriors.
Holy Light, what did that guy say?
His salary alone was a hundred gold coins!?
Although the Paladins were powerful, the Radiant Church had stopped selling holy water after the Second Chaos Invasion. The Radiant Church's financial situation was worrying. These devout knights only had a monthly salary of 10 gold coins, and Lyon's salary was only 20 gold coins.
If Tang En knew about this, he would definitely sigh at how cheap their combat power was.
The Paladins were very devout believers, but they were also humans with emotions and desires. Besides, the Radiant Church did not practice asceticism. They would also go for a drink or two in their spare time. Don't say that it was a disgrace to their faith. Haven't you heard of the famous saying, "Wine and meat pass through the intestines, but Buddha remains in the heart"?
The Holy See did not restrict the private lives of the Holy Knights outside of their training, so this was very normal. Of course, if they could be strict with themselves and control themselves from going to brothels, maintaining a simple and strict attitude, it would be easier for them to gain the favor of the Bishops and the Pope, and their chances of promotion would also be higher.
This was the case for Lyon.
After saying so much, there was only one core thought, and that was that the salary of an ordinary Paladin was not enough!
Look at the Ellington warriors. They were just ordinary soldiers, only Dark Iron level! They could actually get a high salary of 100 gold coins!
Listen to what they were saying. They even had enchanted armors and weapons!
What did they have?
The standard armors and weapons of the Holy See!
Even the enchantments were temporary enchantments with divine spells!
If there was a difference in enchantment effects in battle, how could their combat power be the same?
Also, they even had a lucky draw as a reward for magical furniture!
A few of the Paladins could not help but be jealous. Now, Alinx and even the entire Irus Empire knew how useful Mystics were, but there were not many who could afford them. There was no other reason than that it was too expensive!
Other than those nobles and tycoons who did not lack money, only a small number of lucky people had won a reward product through the Datang Chamber of Commerce's lucky draw. Once they used it, they would become loyal fans.
Now, the most popular product of the Datang Chamber of Commerce was bicycles. They were cheap and of high quality. Those who had used them all said that they were good.
But … even bicycles cost 10 gold coins, a month's salary …
Look at the warriors of Ellington, and look at these warriors of faith who fought for God. The difference in treatment was like heaven and earth … Is faith the only thing left in life?
Captain, why don't we all jump ship …
Lyon felt the resentful gaze behind him, so he looked at Tang En with even more resentment.
He was also envious …
At this moment, the sound of noisy footsteps could be heard.
It was the Paladins of the Church of Wind.
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