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Prince Charlie's expression turned grave. Transcendent items and Transcendent Medicine were merely the most superficial things.

What truly revealed the Great Xia Empire's strategic direction was its nationwide research and production system.

Great Xia's industrial system had already been highly developed in the past, enough to influence trends across the entire world.

Even such a complete system had begun to adjust itself. One could well imagine that the Transcendent Era had truly arrived.

Following in the footsteps of the strong had always been the winning strategy of those trying to catch up.

Now, every sign indicated that the track had changed.

That was why Prince Charlie had hurried back, hoping to board the colossal ship of the new era.

"What did Count Little Jefferies say?" Prince Charlie asked.

Princess Mary Dajia shook her head and gave him unfortunate news. "He doesn't have any detailed information either. The Transcendent Research Institute is highly classified. At present, several of the Great Xia Emperor's sons are managing it."

This was absolutely not good news for Prince Charlie.

"It seems we need to strengthen our contact with several of Great Xia's Highnesses. If I can obtain transcendent power, perhaps I can return to the kingdom early and ask Mother to step down." Prince Charlie could wait no longer. He had done everything perfectly, yet his mother's rule remained unshaken.

But now, he saw hope.

Princess Mary Dajia was not enthusiastic about this. She even frowned when she heard it. "Must you really go back and fight for that throne? You know the thrones of the Western Continent aren't worth much."

The princess even felt that becoming a noble in the Great Xia Empire would be far better than returning to become some king.

Prince Charlie gave a bitter smile. This was no longer a