novelhk Chapter 390 Eastern Macedonia
Chapter 390 Eastern Macedonia
"Lord Alpha, I do have some acquaintances in the Ottoman Empire Magic Academy," Darwin bowed slightly, looked sincere, and answered truthfully, "but they are basically engaged in academic research. I don't know anyone in politics." He shook his head helplessly, with a bitter smile on his face. Darwin knew that he had devoted himself to magic research for many years, and his social circle was mainly limited to the academic field. The political world was almost two parallel lines that never intersected, and there was not much intersection.
After all, people always tend to gather with like-minded people. Darwin was like an explorer obsessed with the world of magic, focusing only on exploring the unknown and pursuing the truth in the vast ocean of magic. In his world, the mysteries of magic and breakthroughs in knowledge were the most valuable things. As for those political games full of power struggles and interest games, he really had no interest in them. Most of his friends were like this. They often got together to discuss new discoveries and new theories of magic, immersed in the enthusiastic atmosphere of academics, and turned a deaf ear to the open and covert struggles for political power.
"It doesn't matter. Our research cooperation direction is the free development of the magic academy and the development and utilization of magic gun technology." Alpha nodded slightly, his eyes deep and firm. He knew very well that the restrictions imposed by the Ottoman Empire on the magic academy were like heavy shackles, especially the restrictions on magic research, which had reached a suffocating limit. This restriction not only bound the development of the magic academy like a rope, but also acted like a high wall, hindering the progress of magic technology.
Alpha knew this a long time ago. In the Ottoman Empire, powerful magicians have the power to change the rules, and the empire's top leaders only want magicians to be tools to serve them.
In order to firmly control these powerful forces, the Ottoman Empire adopted a series of strict restrictions and surveillance measures. Those magicians who were weak individually and could only play their advantages in groups received strong support from the Ottoman Empire because they were easy to control;
However, those high-level magicians who were gifted and whose strength was improving by leaps and bounds were subject to more restrictions. They were like time bombs in the eyes of the empire, which were not only a huge threat to the enemy, but also a potential danger to the empire itself. This led to the overall weakness of magicians in the Ottoman Empire, and powerful magicians were completely restricted and monitored, unable to freely display their talents.
This was exactly the reason why Darwin left the Ottoman Empire Magic Academy. Under such a repressive system, talented magicians often cannot fully develop their potential due to various restrictions in the later stages of their growth, just like tender seedlings being ruthlessly strangled in the cradle. Deep down, they all long for an environment where they can develop freely, a place where they can fully display their talents and pursue the true meaning of magic.
Alpha currently maintains a certain degree of cooperative research with the Magic Academy. However, this cooperation is mainly initiated by the lower-level magicians, and the upper level is not directly involved. In Alpha's technology city, the Magic Academy has shown two main development directions with unique characteristics.
On the one hand, talented magicians can develop freely here and fully unleash their potential. They are like birds released into the vast sky, flying freely in the world of magic. Without too many restrictions and constraints, they can boldly explore unknown magical fields, try various innovative magic experiments, and bring their talents to the extreme.
On the other hand, for magicians with average talent, the Science and Technology City provides them with another development path - cultivating magic power and fighting spirit to become magic gunners. They can skillfully combine magic with combat skills to play a unique role on the battlefield. This free development model gives the Science and Technology City's magic academy a huge advantage over the Ottoman Empire's magic academy.
Alpha can further relax restrictions in this regard, give magicians more freedom, and allow them to choose their own development path. In the field of research, they should not be subject to too many rules and regulations. At the same time, special laws can be formulated to regulate the behavior of magicians instead of restricting their development. Such policies will be like spring breeze and rain, helping to stimulate the innovative potential of magicians and promote the prosperity of magic academies.
For example, gifted magicians can focus on exploring the mysteries of magic and delve into the nature and application of magic. They can work closely with scientists in the Science City to jointly carry out cutting-edge research projects. In this process, magic and technology blend with each other, creating brilliant sparks and promoting the continuous progress of the entire field.
For those magicians with less talent, they can choose to become magic gunners, and through hard training, they can integrate the power of magic into combat skills. When defending the city and performing tasks, they rely on their unique skills to contribute their own strength to protect their homes and become an indispensable part of the science and technology city.
In addition, Alpha can also provide more resources and support to encourage magicians to carry out various forms of research and practice. A magic research fund can be established to provide financial support for potential research projects; generous scholarships can be provided to attract more outstanding magicians to engage in academic research. These measures will act like a magnet, attracting more magicians to gather in the Science and Technology City and promoting the continuous development of the School of Magic.
At the same time, it is also crucial to establish a communication and cooperation mechanism between the School of Magic and other colleges. Through this mechanism, knowledge in different fields can be shared and cross-disciplinary research can be carried out. This will bring more innovative ideas and development opportunities to the School of Magic, allowing the School of Magic to continue to radiate new vitality in diversified academic exchanges.
Alpha knew that in the field of magic, restrictions are often the shackles of innovation. Therefore, he decisively lifted all unreasonable restrictions on magicians and carefully formulated reasonable legal norms. This move was like opening up a vast new world in the magic world, creating a more open and free environment for magicians.
In this new world, outstanding magicians are attracted like birds returning to their nests. They fully display their talents here and explore the infinite possibilities of magic. The research results produced by these explorations are no longer just theoretical, but can be quickly transformed into practical applications, injecting endless vitality into the development of the city and driving the city towards a more prosperous future.
In the mysterious and profound world of magic, Darwin, as a senior magician, possesses a unique way of communication, which is a valuable asset he has accumulated over the years in the field of magic. After getting Alpha's tacit approval, he started to act without hesitation. His eyes flashed with determination, and every action showed his decisiveness and efficiency.
As for Alpha, he did not interfere too much with Darwin's actions, and acquiesced to the monkey's grand march towards Kerreli. The team led by the monkey was so powerful that the sound of horse hooves broke through the sky, as if announcing their existence to the world.
At this time, Macedonia woke up from the dream and was surprised to find that there was such a powerful knight group hidden in their country. Their shock was beyond words, and their hearts were full of anxiety and vigilance. But soon, they realized that it was not wise to confront Alpha, so they immediately took the initiative to contact Alpha and eagerly signed a peace memorandum.
The reason why Macedonia is so eager to seek peace is that they are currently facing huge troubles. The domestic situation is turbulent, the various forces are constantly fighting, the economy is in trouble, and the people are living in poverty. On the outside, many forces are eyeing them covetously, like wolves staring at prey, ready to pounce on them at any time. Although Central Macedonia is still under their control, Alpha's previous victory has dealt them a heavy blow. Alpha not only defeated more than 10,000 of their cavalry, breaking Macedonia's long-standing undefeated myth, but also made them lose face in front of other forces.
Once upon a time, Macedonia might have accepted the fact of being defeated by the Ottoman Empire. After all, the Ottoman Empire was powerful and famous. Although they were unwilling to be defeated by such a strong force, they could barely accept it. However, now they have been turned upside down by the seemingly weak Alpha. This is undoubtedly that their pride has been completely shattered and the myth has been shattered.
In the eyes of those big countries, Alpha's strength was originally insignificant, just like a jumping clown, jumping up and down in their world. However, due to Alpha's geographical location and his influence in the local area, it still has certain strategic significance, so these big countries did not easily erase it.
Alpha also needed a quiet and peaceful environment for development. He knew that only in a peaceful environment could his power continue to grow. Therefore, the two sides hit it off and reached an agreement. They signed a five-year peace memorandum, which provided a relatively stable framework for each other's development.
After that, the two sides vigorously developed trade exchanges, and various goods circulated between the two countries, promoting economic prosperity. At the same time, they also cooperated in railway construction, and the railway tracks stretched across the land, which not only shortened the distance between the two places, but also deepened the connection between them.
At the same time, Alpha quickly evacuated Macedonia according to the original plan. After the Knights were fully replenished, he received news from the mining city. This news further clarified the attitude of the Ottoman Empire and further strengthened Alpha's determination and direction to cooperate with the Ottoman Empire. Alpha bypassed the Central Macedonia region and entered the Eastern Macedonia region without stopping.
East Macedonia is a long and narrow region, like a ribbon winding across the land. It is close to the sea and has a unique geographical advantage. It also borders Kereli in the Ottoman Empire.
Macedonia is hesitant to take over this region because they know that although this region seems peaceful, it is actually turbulent. The complexity and potential risks are like a giant beast hidden in the dark, which may bring them disaster at any time.
The moment he stepped into East Macedonia, Alpha seemed to have stepped into an endless dark abyss. The scene before him was like a painting of hell. He was so shocked that he stood there in shock. Only at this moment did he truly understand what purgatory on earth was.
On both sides of the road, skinny people were sitting or lying in all directions. Their bodies were like dry branches, as if they could be blown down by a gust of wind. Their deep eye sockets were empty and desperate, their faces were haggard, and every wrinkle was filled with pain. Their lips were cracked, and they uttered weak and painful moans, their voices were full of desire for life and fear of death, as if they were struggling for the last time in this world, waiting for the cold embrace of death to completely swallow them up.
In this land shrouded in despair, the ugliness of human nature was ruthlessly magnified. In order to survive, the consciences of some people were completely devoured by hunger and became extremely cruel. They committed outrageous acts, such as cannibalism. The once warm family affection became so fragile under the pressure of survival; some even went so far as to directly kill the people around them, and the blood dyed this already barren land red.
More people, driven by hunger, had no choice but to buy and sell their children and relatives. As long as they could get a bite of food to sustain their lives, they would not hesitate to push their closest relatives to an unknown fate, regardless of what terrible things the other party would do to them after buying them back. Here, family ties were easily broken and family affection became worthless.
Order has long since disappeared, the streets are in chaos, abandoned houses and scattered items are witnesses to the former prosperity and current decline of this place. Morality and ethics have collapsed in the face of hunger, people's behavior is no longer subject to any constraints, there is only the shadow of death like a dark cloud covering this land, oppressing people to the point of suffocation.
When the Alpha Knights arrived, the people's reactions varied. Some suddenly opened their eyes wide in fear, their eyes full of panic and helplessness, as if they saw the death god holding a sickle coming and about to harvest their last lives; some showed extreme indifference, they just glanced at it lightly and then looked away, as if they were numb to everything in this world, no matter what happened, it could no longer arouse the waves in their hearts; and some people had strange passion flashing in their eyes, that passion was like the greedy light emitted by hungry hunters when they saw their prey, they slowly approached, staggering, mumbling words of prayer, eager to get a little food from the Alpha Knights, even if it was just a small bite, it would allow them to struggle a little longer in this desperate world.