Last night was a catastrophe for the entire Imperial City.
Although the most severely damaged areas are in the area near the canal, other endemic areas have not suffered much damage and can still operate as usual.
However, the canal area is the most prosperous commercial district in the entire Imperial City, and a day's business income there can support one person in other areas.
The monthly expenditure is said to be the best place for taxation in the imperial capital.
However, being completely destroyed now is a big blow to the economy of the imperial capital.
Riding on the carriage, it was already dark after we walked out of the military headquarters.
We could still see a little bit, so we didn't need to light a lamp.
If it was darker, we would.
Outside the carriage window, there were quite a lot of people, but they were all pulling the carts in other directions.
Wang Chu looked at the things on the cart, including stones, wood, and some other powdered materials.
"Where are these people going?"
The military carriage is different from the carriages of other nobles.
It is made of iron and has the logo of the empire.
It is easy to see when walking on the street, so pedestrians will spontaneously give way when they are in a hurry.
Find a way out.
There were only two horses pulling the cart, and there were no doors to save weight, so the soldiers outside could hear what Rias said.
"The general is asking about these people.
Most of them are workers hired by the empire to transport materials from other areas to the canal, which is currently being rebuilt," said the soldier in charge of pulling the cart.
It is reasonable for the largest commercial district in the imperial capital to be rebuilt quickly.
The canal area is the place with the fastest transportation.
Wang Chu personally visited both sides at the time and the style was good.
It would be a pity to abandon this kind of place.
"Oh, it is said that the canal area is the commercial center of the imperial capital.
It is a pity that I have never had the opportunity to visit it."
Lucia said.
The soldier outside smiled bitterly.
It was a street market during the day and a red light district at night.
That kind of place was really not suitable for Rias and Lucia to go.
The West City District was originally supposed to be the direction from Hajar City, but because it was designated as a temporary residence for the dwarves, the gate to the west of the Empire City was rarely opened.
When the team entered the city, they always entered through other gates.
It was getting dark as we walked along, and lights gradually lit up on both sides of the street.
She could have come back tomorrow, but Rias hoped to go faster.
It would not be fast to build equipment, especially when she needed better equipment.
After weighing the money in her hand, she didn't have much left.
He had only been a general of the empire for a few days, and the gold coins rewarded by the King of the Rhine had almost been used up.
Some of them were used for Old Gray to install furniture and buy servants, but now there is not much left.
I didn’t expect that the Imperial General would also be short of money.
Wang Chu looked at Rias's hand on her waist.
Even though she was wearing a cloak, that was where she usually kept her money.
Uh, wouldn't it be so miserable if we ran out of money?
I finally got an item that can improve the equipment.
From now on, I can fly with it in normal form.
The surroundings began to smell like a burning furnace, which was actually the smell of charcoal fire.
No matter which city you are in, you will always smell this smell as soon as you enter a forging area.
Most people who don't often work near a fire can't stand it.
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Even at night, there are still many people here. dwarf.
Their looks are particularly interesting.
The tallest one is only 1.23 meters tall, but they are very strong.
Their round bodies are as heavy as one arm with two legs like Rias.
Unlike humans with dwarfism, their strong bodies make them look not deformed.
After looking at them for a long time, you will feel that if this group of people goes to war, they will definitely be soldiers with incredible combat effectiveness.
They are very powerful.
"There seem to be several types of dwarves here."
Rias noticed the dwarves here.
Although they are all about the same height and have beards that reach down to their stomachs, their skin and eyes are different.
"General, you have noticed.
Yes, dwarves are divided into many types.
The color of their skin is different in different places where they live.
There are mainly two kinds of dwarves living in the imperial capital here, black iron skin and bronze skin.
The dwarves originally lived In the northern country, our Asta Empire is a country famous for its minerals.
Many years ago, dwarves often came to trade, and some of them settled here over time," the soldier said.
Wang Chu glanced at the soldier pulling the cart.
He knew a lot.
If he looked closely, his shoulders and belt were different from other soldiers.
He should be a man of military rank.
No wonder he knew this.
"Dwarves are natural craftsmen.
They also built the airships in the Imperial Capital.
Moreover, different groups have different talents.
Together, they are the perfect casters."
Wang Chu can understand this.
Just like various branches of elves, including dragons, even humans are divided into various types due to their living environment.
Desert residents tend to have brown skin.
Although Lucia was born in the desert, she has lived in Hajar City for a long time.
Now, her skin has already degraded to the fair color of Rias.
"The foundry of Colin's Hammer is right in front.
He is the leading craftsman in the empire.
Many of the marshal's weapons and even the king's sword are made by him."
After walking around a few blocks, the soldier suddenly pointed to the house in the distance. explain.
Rias poked her head out and took a look.
It was like a bunker-like place.
There were several large exhaust fans set up next to it.
The foundry building could be seen at a glance.
There was also a blower equipment built outside, which was connected to a small river nearby. , are all complex pipelines.
Even Wang Chu, who comes from a technologically advanced society, probably wouldn't be able to get these complicated things.
Dwarves are indeed as rumored to be able to create all kinds of strange equipment.
There were not many humans around the house, probably because this place was reserved exclusively for the Imperial Army.
"We're here.
General, a large number of people have been coming to forge weapons in the Imperial Capital since the morning, but fortunately, no one without identity can enter."
Looking at the door outside, there were indeed a few soldiers waiting, still heavily armored in such a hot area.
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"Citizens come to forge weapons."
Lucia paid attention to what the other party said just now.
"Well, because of the damage to the Imperial City's commercial district, many thieves and thieves rummaged through the ground looking for valuables, and they also wanted to take advantage of the chaos.
The military sent out patrols no less than three times this morning."
No wonder there are a lot of people here just now, and they are still busy so late.
The light is not good at night.
If there is no extra order, there is no need to work all night.
"Please, General."
Several soldiers at the door saw the people coming, and they all had identities.
He immediately stood up straight and saluted
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