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There had been such an era: the British Empire of the nineteenth century.

From 1837 until the end of the First World War that some idiot had experienced in a scenario, it followed the Georgian era and ushered in the Edwardian era.

During this period, England rose to the pinnacle of the world. Its territory reached an astonishing 36 million square kilometers, its national economy accounted for 70% of the globe's total, and its trade exports exceeded the combined total of all other countries several times over.

Like Huaxia's prosperous Kaiyuan era, England at that time stood at the height of its power. It was—the Victorian era.

During Queen Victoria's reign, inventions surged like waves, science advanced beneath the banner of faith, and the Industrial Revolution brought optimism and confidence.

The appearance of automobiles and steamships brought transportation and trade to unprecedented prosperity, while railways stretching in every direction connected east, west, south, and north.

Many notable figures also emerged in that era, the most famous being Charlotte Brontë, author of Jane Eyre, and the murderous Jack the Ripper.

But this time, they were not talking about that era's prosperity. It was merely worth mentioning that this castle somewhere within England had inherited the architectural style of that time.

It embodied the meaning of classicism while rejecting the aesthetics of mechanical rationality. Victorian style favored every sort of decorative element—Renaissance, Romanesque, Tudor, Elizabethan, or Italianate.

These styles had been reinterpreted and incorporated into new architecture, with improvements made to the original construction methods and materials. Such sights could be found everywhere in this castle.

Vivid oil paintings, boldly colored murals, and decorations with stark color contrasts combined neutral colors such as black, white, and gray with brown and gold, emphasizing luxury and grandeur.

The hall prepared for the castle's most