Replacing the Chief Executive of the cabinet and exiling Oskro and his son, Russell's authority rapidly spread throughout the Shadowflame Grand Duchy.
No one dared to slight his will any longer.
Thus, his will was swiftly carried out thoroughly across the entire Shadowflame Grand Duchy. More and more scholars were put to important use, more and more inventions were applied, and more and more new products were put into use.
The railway had yet to be completed, but steam carriages were already being mass-produced and gradually put into service, racing back and forth across Shadowflame Volcano.
They could burn either black oil or coal.
One day in August, Russell received more good news. The Thunder Sound Machine project team, for which he had provided the idea, had finally successfully developed a Thunder Sound Machine.
"Your Highness, the idea you provided was correct. Lightning Element magic power truly has extraordinary transmission properties. Our research team successfully transmitted and received information by targeting the vibration frequencies of Lightning Element magic power!"
The Thunder Sound Machine differed from the telegraph machines in Russell's memories. It was essentially a small iron tower.
It captured Lightning Element magic power drifting through the air, then encoded information according to the frequency and duration of its vibrations.
"Quick, give me a demonstration!" Russell said delightedly.
One Thunder Sound Machine was placed in Furious Wind City, while another was placed in Red Castle. Thus, the Dragon Sleep Continent's first "wireless communication" was achieved.
Using codes, they successfully enabled instant communication.
"Summon Minister of Industry Roland."
"Yes, Your Highness."
When his elder brother Roland arrived, Russell directly had him observe the Thunder Sound Machine for a while. Roland's eyes immediately lit up. "This invention is simply magnificent!"
"The Ministry of Industry must establish a Thunder Sound Machine factory to