"My territory is next to Rost Territory, only about twenty li away."
Kels spoke frankly. "Nearly all the territories around us have been drawn into Rost Territory's orbit. Or rather, we've all joined the cause of Magitech Industrialization."
"About sixty or seventy days ago, Viscount Rost's people built a massive magic array. It transfers excess heat from certain workshops to every household free of charge."
"In short, in many territories around us, all you need to do now is press a button at home and warmth flows in. No other heating equipment is needed."
It was worth noting that Kels's Ramchi family had been among the families that attacked Viscount Rost.
All the nobles responsible for that attack, including Viscount Ramsey, and their closest relatives were now dead.
The people in charge of those territories were now all favorably disposed toward the Technology God Church.
Of course, they might have had many reasons for making that choice.
For example, if Kels had refused, he would still be a country boy managing a mill, despite sharing the viscount's bloodline.
Besides, they had genuinely benefited handsomely from the venture.
As Rost Territory developed, every one of their families acquired a great many related businesses.
Through cooperation, they now earned as much in a day as they once had in a year, or even several years.
Who would complain about earning more?
Their preference was obvious.
And Viscount Rost truly did share the benefits.
Take the heating system Kels had just described. Though the initial investment was high, it gave everyone across dozens of territories a warm Chilly Moon.
From then on, no one would die from the cold again.
Once, they could scarcely have imagined such a thing.
The Fairy Folk representative was visibly taken aback. This approach was beyond anything he