"Wind City" Constant City

As for Nast, the "King of the Five Seas," Kronos felt that this person might be somewhat reasonable; at least in the original work, Kronos's impression of him was neither good nor bad.

Even if you can't reason with someone, you can still trade.

Kronos possesses the Black Emperor Card, and he knows all the Potion Formula and Advancement Ritual that Nast has Pathway. Isn't that the basis of the deal?

Nast Solomon has roamed the Five Seas for so many years, establishing a chaotic Order that everyone must abide by. According to Kronos, his Sequence 3 Potion should have been digested long ago.

However, neither in the present nor in the original work, Kronos has ever heard of this King of the Five Seas having any intention of Angel, so Kronos guesses that he may not know about Potion Formula or Advancement Ritual.

If he guesses correctly, then Kronos, holding the Black Emperor Card, will have an extra life at sea—a life saved by the king of the sea.

As for the "Queen Mystic" Huang Beibei, Kronos is eager to meet her. The Argel Family has been searching for Potion Formula for thousands of years, but still has no luck with it.

However, Bernadette certainly possessed them, not only from Mysticologist, but also from later Clairvoyant, Sage, Knowledge Emperor, and even Hermit. These Potion Formula and Advancement Ritual were all in Bernadette's hands.

Therefore, if Kronos were to set sail again, his first objective would be to find the Queen Mystic.

However, the reason the Queen Mystic's title is "Mysterious" is because her identity is mysterious and difficult to find. Therefore, Kronos has a second-best option: Cattleya.

Cattleya, who Vice Admiral of Stars, is obviously easier to find. Moreover, as someone raised by Bernadette and one of the ten Pillar of the Moses Ascetic Order, she should at least have the Mysticologist's Potion Formula.

With Amyrius as his backer, finding Cattleya will be much easier.

After leaving the Levett Family, Kronos became increasingly confident about his future sea voyages.

In the days leading up to his departure from Backlund, Kronos spent almost every day attending various banquets.

Because of this one Message, it seems that all the nobles in the city suddenly remembered that there was such a person in Backlund.

It wasn't until the day before his departure that Kronos used the excuse of departing the next day to cancel his engagements for that day.

The relocation work was quite easy for Kronos; he didn't have to worry about anything and everything was done.

The Butler chartered an entire Steam Train, with all eight carriages fully loaded with goods.

Although Kronos was not involved, he knew that this train carried the foundation for the Argel Family's future plans.

About a third of the items on the vehicle originally belonged to the Manor; the rest were transported from Backlund to the Manor before the Message was sent out.

On the morning of the day of departure, Kronos arrived at the station.

Although it was just dawn, Kronos was already the last to arrive.

All the Beyonder in the Manor, along with the Marquis of Marquis Argel's Butler and Secretariat, were already waiting there.

The most interesting thing is that Professor Portland and Mr. Kask, who were originally there to see Kronos off, also arrived earlier than him.

"You guys are really something! I told you the train leaves at seven in the morning, and it's only a little past six, and you're all here already," Kronos said to everyone at the station.

Portland went up and hugged him, then said, "Have a safe trip, and remember to come back to see us."

Kronos laughed heartily, "Why are you so sentimental? I'm just going back to Midseashire for a while, probably less than a year, and I'll be back. It's not like I'm staying there forever."

This timing is very precise, because it was already May 1348, only a year after Zhou Mingrui Descent this world.

No matter where Kronos is, he will definitely return to Backlund, because the story will unfold there, and he can't be too far away.

Portland didn't say anything, but patted Kronos hard on the back.

After Professor Portland released Kronos, Mr. Kask approached him. "Kronos, if anything happens, remember to contact me. I don't know if the Wolf Family is willing to help you, but I, Kask, consider you a friend and will do my best."

There was a deeper meaning in those words, and Kronos understood it.

Basically, it was about Kask proposing Alliance between the Wolf Family and Argel Family, but Earl Wolf rejected it.

The reason was that Earl Wolf believed that engaging in commerce was an insult to the dignity of a nobleman, so the Argel Family was not worthy of the Alliance with the Wolf Family.

This is actually the thinking of the most stubborn Conservatives nobles. In their view, nobles own fiefdoms, and the grain grown on those fiefdoms is the foundation of their wealth.

Those nobles who devote themselves to commerce are all self- Corruption individuals, unworthy of the name of nobility.

Even those nobles who bought their titles with money ultimately aimed to transcend their identity as merchants and move to a higher social class.

The Argel Family, on the other hand, did the complete opposite. Despite being a top-tier noble family, they abandoned everything to go into business, no longer befitting their noble status.

This wasn't just Earl Wolf's idea; many nobles in Backlund shared similar views.

So on the day Mr. Kask proposed the Alliance, Earl Wolf said many unpleasant things.

Kronos didn't know the specifics, but he could guess Earl Wolf's attitude.

Because the Marquis Argel had mentioned this situation to Kronos long ago, Kronos knew the strength of the promises made by Kask.

Kronos smiled, said nothing, and instead gave Mr. Kask a hug.

The three of them didn't talk much; they just sat on the platform, quietly watching the Steam Train in front of them.

Once everything was ready, Kronos waved to the two men, boarded the train, and embarked on his new journey.

The Steam Train from Backlund to Constant City took three days, passing through Awwa County, the county where Tingen City is located.

From Backlund to Tingen City, then to Limon in the Midseashire, and finally to Constant City.

There is no direct railway between the two places, so ordinary people need to transfer trains.

However, Kronos and his group were different; they had chartered an entire train, so after a brief stop in Tingen, they could proceed directly to the next station.

The train stopped at Tingen station, Kronos curiously looked at the scenery outside.

The train station in Tingen City is not much different from the one in Backlund.

In fact, if Kronos wanted, he could have the train stop in Tingen for a day or two, then get off and take a good look at Klein's house, and even go and see Klein himself.

But Kronos had no such idea whatsoever.

Although it's unknown whether Zhou Mingrui's Descent is destined for Klein or will randomly select an unlucky person, Kronos certainly won't take the risk.

Who knows how many traps Klein has set up now? He might end up getting himself caught in one more trap.

After a short rest, the train continued its journey, heading straight for Limon.

The only advantage of special trains is that they don't need to stop at as many stations, saving a lot of time.

Upon arriving in Limon, we were essentially in the Argel Family's territory, as this area was already part of the Midseashire.

So when the train stopped in Limon, a group of people appeared and, after verifying their identities with the Butler, began unloading the items from the train.

They didn't touch anything that had been cleared out of the Manor; they only took the things they had "brought along the way."

Throughout this entire process, Kronos did not inquire about anything.

After being betrayed by the Royal Family in Backlund, Kronos realized that he had no talent for intrigue and scheming.

Therefore, he had no intention of continuing to interfere in the family's plans.

Marquis Argel was perfectly capable of handling everything perfectly; he didn't need to worry about so many things.

In the past, the Butler would have definitely tried his best to let Kronos know more about it.

But after he understood Kronos's "talent," he gave up the idea. If Kronos wanted to know, he would cooperate; if he didn't want to know, he would say nothing.

After the Western Capital were unloaded, they were transported to various parts of Midseashire under the protection of these people.

The new locations for these companies have already been arranged, and they are just waiting for the arrival of the key members so that the family's plans can officially begin.

After unloading the cargo, the Steam Train finished its maintenance and continued on its journey to its destination, the "Wind City" of Conston City.

The Wind City of Conston City is the capital of Midseashire and can be considered the stronghold of the Argel Family.

This is the second largest city in the Loen Kingdom, a region with an extremely developed coal and steel industry, and its industrial development level is even comparable to that of Backlund.

Logically speaking, the air pollution here should be no worse than in Backlund, but it benefits from the climate.

Because Conston City located near the Sonia Sea, it experiences two distinct winds a year: one blowing from the land towards the Sonia Sea during warmer weather, and the other blowing from the Sonia Sea towards the land during colder weather. This is why it is known as the "Wind City."

Because of this year-round wind, Conston City doesn't have such severe air pollution.

Kronos had also seen several large cities, such as Backlund, Bayam, and Tingen, which he had seen on the train, but none of them had the same style as Conston City.

Backlund is the most inclusive city; all the styles that exist in the entire Loen Kingdom can be seen in Backlund, just like a microcosm of the Loen Kingdom.

Bayam, on the other hand, appears more welcoming and direct, with its architecture, residents, and culture all reflecting more of the indigenous style.

Kronos had the least direct experience with Tingen, having only seen the city's architecture from the train. His first impression of Kronos coincided with the descriptions in the book.

Although this city is not very prosperous, it has its own unique charm.

As a city of universities, its architectural style reveals a rich cultural heritage.

As for Conston City, that's a completely different style.

As a well-established heavy industrial city, Conston City exudes an industrial ruggedness, but for a typical science student like Kronos, its style is more appealing.

The Steam Train did not stop at the station in Conston City, but instead went a little further ahead and stopped at a freight station not far away.

This is Argel Family's train station; you can see people waiting at the station from afar.

It was the Marquis Argel, the Marquise, and Little Annie.

As soon as Kronos got out of the car, Little Annie ran towards him.

"Brother! Brother!"

Without the slightest hesitation, Kronos picked up Little Annie and asked, "How have you been lately? Have you missed your brother?"

"Tch, I don't miss you at all! You didn't even come to see me!" Annie said with a smug look, but her mouth was wide open in a smile.

Kronos pinched her little cheek and said, "It's my fault, please forgive me, okay?"

"Snort!"

The conversation ended there, and then the Marquis Argel, came over.

After setting Annie down, Kronos bowed to the two of them, saying, "Father, Mother, I'm back."

The Marquis Argel didn't react much, but his wife was quite agitated, pulling Kronos aside for a thorough "examination," worried that her son might suffer.

After carefully checking him over, he found that his son was not suffering as much as he had imagined, and then he stopped.

Come to think of it, Kronos has been on a regular schedule lately, hasn't gone hungry, and his overall condition has improved a lot. How could he possibly be suffering?

Kronos finally turned his gaze to Marquis Argel, then received a glance from his father.

Kronos understood immediately; the Marquis Argel had something to say to him, but he didn't want the Marquise and Annie to hear.

So the father and son tacitly agreed not to mention it, waiting to discuss it privately after they got home.

The things on the Steam Train were naturally taken care of, so Kronos and his family of four first returned to the Argel Family's Manor in Constant City.

This Manor is not the Manor where the Old Man lived.

That Manor was specifically for promotion purposes and was located in a very remote area.

This Manor is located in Conston City. It's certainly not as large as the one the Old Man lived in, but it's still the most luxurious Manor in Conston City.

While his mother and Younger Sister were doing other things, Kronos secretly sought out Marquis Argel.

"Father, is there something you want to ask me?" There was no need for any beating around the bush between father and son, so he just asked directly.

Marquis Argel didn't bother with formalities and asked directly, "Have you finished digesting Scroll Professor's Potion?"

Kronos nodded. "Yes, just a few days before I returned, I completed a Scroll I designed myself, and then I completely absorbed the Potion."

Marquis Argel sighed, never expecting that despite his best efforts, he would still be forced to a draw by his own son.

At this moment, his only feeling was relief—he was glad that he had advanced to Sequence 5 first, otherwise his son would have overtaken him.

But putting aside these emotions, Marquis Argel was still very proud, after all, he had raised such an outstanding son, who might just lead the family to the next peak.

"So you're planning to advance to Sequence 5? Potion can be made anytime, and the Advancement Ritual has already been arranged."

Kronos thought for a moment, then said, "Father, I actually have something I'd like to ask you."

Afterward, Kronos recounted in detail his experience of creating the Chaos Scroll to Marquis Argel.

"I feel there might be something I don't understand about this, but I'm unsure whether I should go straight for the promotion or delve deeper into its intricacies."

The Marquis Argel remained silent; it was only natural for a son to ask his father for advice.

A genius son asking his father for advice can bring the father a sense of accomplishment.

However, if a genius son asks his father a question that is beyond his comprehension, it can only bring the father endless embarrassment.

After a long pause, Marquis Argel finally spoke, "First of all, this situation is not recorded in any of the family's books, which means that your discovery is the first of its kind in our family's history."

"After listening to your story, I can confirm that your experience was serendipitous and not something you could force, so it's only natural that you made this discovery. However, finding a way to help you from experience is quite difficult."

"I don't even know what you want to research right now, so it's difficult for me to give you any definitive advice."

"So I want to tell you about Astronomer, and you can judge for yourself."