CHAPTER 198: CHAPTER 196: RETURNING TO NEW XIAKE

Perfikot was filled with interest toward the Flying Stone, urgently wanting to delve deeper into research.

However, there was no environment on the Flying Airship for her to conduct experiments; after all, a Flying Airship is different from a cruise ship.

Although she had originally designed a small laboratory on the Flying Airship she built, with the change in circumstances, that airship had already changed its use, and naturally, some of its facilities were altered as well.

As for the Behemoth, it was even more so; this Flying Airship, which had effectively been requisitioned by the Navy, was completely militarized in both structure and function, and naturally, there was no place for Perfikot to set up a laboratory.

Moreover, unlike cruise ships, Flying Airships flying in the sky inherently have some dangers. If an experiment accidentally caused a fire, it could take everyone on board down with it.

Don’t think that just because Perfikot is a master of alchemy, she has never burned down a laboratory.

Furthermore, the key issue is that the Flying Airship’s voyage is inherently shorter than that of a ship, and its flying speed can reach 80km/h, much faster than a ship.

Flying from Langton to New Shaker took less than two days in total, which was not even enough time to set up a laboratory, let alone conduct any research.

The reason Perfikot came to New Shaker instead of heading directly back to the Northern Territory was mainly to check in with the Governor of the New Continent about the major development set to begin in the Northern Territory after the spring.

Perfikot was somewhat satisfied with this Governor of the New Continent, though he admittedly had a few more small schemes and played some tricks behind the scenes; as long as he did not hinder her, Perfikot felt this could be tolerated.

At this critical moment of approaching disaster, both she and the Empire needed people who could get things done.

Although the Governor of the New Continent had many little schemes, at least he hadn’t disappointed in cooperating with Perfikot, and had no backtalk, so Perfikot still held him in fairly high regard.

Therefore, this time Perfikot also decided to touch base with him first, letting him know that the Empire’s main goal this year is to develop the Northern Territory.

However, while Perfikot was planning well, the Governor was feeling somewhat overwhelmed.

It wasn’t that he was dissatisfied with the Empire’s policy or decisions, he was simply overwhelmed by Perfikot.

Perfikot’s first visit had created a bloody week that left New Shaker’s citizens still fearful to this day. The dock from that time was almost abandoned directly, with no ship willing to dock there, and her statue stood on the shore as the most terrifying symbol of New Shaker City.

Some people even swore by pointing at it, saying that if they dared to break their oath, they would face the same fate of being hung up.

It had become New Shaker City’s most severe oath, carrying the highest level of credibility, with no one daring to joke when making this vow.

This demonstrates the scale of Perfikot’s influence over New Shaker City.

During her second visit to New Shaker City, she didn’t cause too much chaos, only reorganized the city’s medical system, transforming it substantially, and developed a completely new method of treatment, greatly improving patient recovery rates.

This was certainly beneficial for New Shaker City, but it inevitably formed a negative stereotype for the Governor, that Perfikot always stirs up something whenever she comes.

"Count Brandelis, welcome to your arrival." Yet, no matter how unwilling he was internally, the Governor had to welcome Perfikot.

After all, regardless of anything, Perfikot was the Lord of the Northern Territory; not to mention the neighborhood relationship between the Northern Territory and the New Continent, she also had an entire guard division stationed within the New Continent’s colony. If something really happened...

Although the New Continent’s colony had its troops, there were substantial differences, not just in equipment but also in the training of soldiers, between the colony’s garrison and the guard division. Generally speaking, one guard division was enough to sweep through the entire garrison of the New Continent’s colony.

So with the impending doom, if something unexpected did happen, the Governor might have no choice but to seek assistance from Perfikot.

Not to mention that Perfikot also had the White Bear Knight Order and the Thermobaric Bomb, which were top trumps with national extinction-level military deterrence.

Faced with the warm attitude of the Governor, Perfikot didn’t show anything special. Over this period, far too many people had flattered and ingratiated themselves with her, so many that she had become numb to it.

Therefore, when faced with the Governor’s enthusiastic welcome, Perfikot merely maintained a semblance of courtesy, which made her appear somewhat cold.

But from the Governor’s perspective, this was normal. After all, Perfikot was a true genius and the Empire’s central figure at the moment. Her high status and powerful authority were backed by both the military and the Royal Family, giving her formidable strength. For someone like this, not only being a bit cold was understandable, but if she merely said, "I don’t eat beef," the Governor would have to enact a new law banning beef consumption in the New Continent.

Though this sounded a bit exaggerated, given Perfikot’s current influence, it wasn’t over the top at all. Some even considered whether to ban cattle breeding altogether.

"Governor, the Empire’s policy this year is to massively develop the Northern Territory, which requires the full cooperation of the New Continent colony. I hope you can prepare because the first wave of pioneers will arrive as soon as the snow and ice in the Northern Territory melt," Perfikot controlled her tone as much as possible, making herself appear not overly condescending: "Additionally, regarding the construction in the Northern Territory, more cooperation is needed from the New Continent colony here. Required building materials, workers, and other items can already start being prepared. This is a big business opportunity; I believe the businessmen of the New Continent won’t want to miss it, right?"

Perfikot raised her volume for the last sentence, causing the eyes of the merchants and factory owners around her and the Governor to light up.

It’s undeniable that such a vast market in the Northern Territory was very attractive to them.

However, some expressed concern: "But today’s wind and snow are particularly strong. If this trend continues, the first winter in the Northern Territory will be hard to endure!"

The person had already tried to speak tactfully; in fact, during the time Perfikot was not in the Northern Territory, the situation there was already difficult.

An immense blizzard lasted almost the whole winter without stopping. Not only in the Northern Territory but even in the New Continent colony further south of the Northern Territory, this winter was frequently hit by snowstorms, causing numerous buildings to collapse and leaving many poor citizens displaced and eventually freezing to death...

Even the hospitals improved by Perfikot took in several times more patients in winter than usual, almost overwhelming the entire medical system.