Chapter 1973 - 535: Meanwhile, the Train Departs from the Hero's Hometown (Part 4)

Edward smiled and said.

"Haha, an interesting metaphor. I'm lucky to have met you, Colin. Sometimes I feel like Saint Sis sent you to my side. Ever since meeting you, everything seems to have gone smoothly, whether it's official business or... family matters."

Luo Yan slightly raised an eyebrow.

"I'm glad you think so, maybe it really is like that."

"Haha, speaking of which... this train sure is fast."

Perhaps feeling a bit embarrassed by his heartfelt words earlier, Edward, sitting opposite, soon changed the topic, looking at the swiftly passing scenery outside the window.

"In the past, my Knight Order would take three days and nights to march from Campbell Castle to the North Stream Valley Plain, even at full speed. Yet now we've only taken half a day, not even reaching tea time, and we're halfway there."

This strategic deployment speed is probably unmatched across the Aus Continent.

Perhaps the Imperial Griffin Knighthood could move faster, but logistics supply can't rely on Griffins for transport. In inland areas unreachable by warships, this train, as a means of transport, will change both production relations and military deployment logic.

Previously, a single castle could block the entire village road network, but now a railway can roll over the complex network.

Perhaps—

The Campbell Army should establish a separate corps to work with advancing troops, laying railways to transport supplies.

"This speed isn't actually fast, as the newly laid roadbed needs time to settle naturally, and the power components are still in the break-in period, so we're not running at full speed yet."

Looking at the astonished Edward, Luo Yan smiled faintly and continued.

"By this time next year, the speed of this train will be even faster."

"Really? I already find this speed amazing, I didn't think it could go even faster!"

Edward was in high spirits but noticed that Luo Yan seemed a bit distracted, not having turned a page in his book for a long time.

Thinking the Prince was worried about the train's safety, he chuckled warmly and reassured him half-jokingly.

"Relax, my friend. Although the Campbell people are operating this thing for the first time and aren't as skilled as the Lizardmen from the Gutaf Kingdom, don't forget there are two 'Chosen Ones' on board. Even if something happened, angels would probably carry us all the way to Glanston Castle."

Angels, huh...

Luo Yan withdrew his gaze from the unmoved book and gave the Grand Duke a polite yet helpless smile.

"Truth be told, I'm not worried about our train, but about someone who isn't on this train... hopefully, that guy won't tear down my manor in anger."

As a prince who has even crashed an airship, he isn't worried about any train derailment.

Not only does this carriage have his Defense Array, but even without prior setup of that thing, and even with two Power Angels tearing down the door, he is 100% confident in escaping unscathed.

"Hahaha! So that's what you're worried about."

Edward laughed heartily, leaning back into the soft sofa.

"Don't worry, before leaving, I specially asked my wife for help. She may be gentle by nature, but she's quite experienced in childcare."

"I hope so."

Luo Yan echoed with his lips but inwardly mourned for another person—

Poor little Richard, hopefully, the young knight has improved his martial arts recently because Black Iron Level indeed isn't enough.

The "Butterfly of All Things" he left in the study had faintly heard screams coming from outside the study window. The reason he hadn't turned a page earlier was because his attention was still at Colin Manor, keeping tabs on the Grand Duke's son.

As for Lady Antonie, she was eagerly holding Miss "Yaya's" hand, chatting non-stop, while the unfortunate Mia was stammering through the "textbook" she had just memorized last night.

It's truly taxing for this Chief Investigator miss.

"Speaking of which... since you're so worried, why didn't you bring Miss Vivian along?" Edward asked curiously, watching as Colin turned a page in the book.

That's a good question.

The truth is, it's because she's too close to your sister, which could bring unnecessary trouble, but the excuse is—

"She is too restless and needs to settle down."

Looking at the enigmatic Prince Colin, Edward was slightly taken aback and then gave him a sympathetic look.

"...You have it tough."

Luo Yan subtly replied.

"It's alright, I've gotten used to it."

By the standards of the Colin family and even Hell, Miss Vivian is actually the "more normal" one…

…

The train that departed at eight in the morning crossed the last bridge before dusk.

Ten hours, two hundred kilometers.

A speed that the carriages of the old era could never match.

Watching the sunset slowly dip below the horizon, the passengers thought they'd spend the night in the carriages, but they saw the platform of the Glanston Castle suburb before sundown.

This place was once a transfer station where the rebel army stockpiled their grain and fodder. Now the rough wooden fences have been removed and replaced by a gravel-paved train platform.

"Woo—!"

The long whistle shattered the lord's servant's nostalgia for the old days.