Edge of the Apocalypse

The sound of wheels rolling across the ground forms a monotonous and brisk tune on this quiet and peaceful morning. Although it was early morning, the people of Storm City had already got up and were busy. People in the city are always busy with work, whether it is a cotton spinning factory or a weapon workshop, or a construction site outside the city. In the past six months, Storm City has had so many exciting lives. As long as you are diligent enough, you can earn twice or even three times the amount of money in previous years.

There is nothing more exciting than the sweet sound of gold coins.

As more and more cotton spinning factories moved to Storm City, the influx of workers made Storm City's living space obviously insufficient. Under the decision of Lord Edward, located to the north of Storm City, on the other side of the weapon workshop and steel mill, Storm City began to expand the original city. Now it has become a busy construction site. According to the design and planning, a new urban area is under construction.

From a distance, you can see that the construction site has erected the outlines of a lot of buildings, and a large number of horses and carts come and go. Wood, stone and other construction-related materials are continuously brought in to inject fresh blood into the city.

It was an unusual morning, and people got up before the sun came out. The women have already made breakfast, and the man walks out of the house after having breakfast. Most of them choose hard work, so men work in weapons workshops, steel mills or construction sites. As for the women, after they have packed the tableware, they will take their children to the cotton spinning factory.

The work in a cotton spinning factory is always easier, and for men, spinning is indeed a boring job. They prefer to sweat their sweat in the sun, rather than sitting in a shed shaking the textile machine. Therefore, the workers in cotton spinning factories are basically women, and they bring their children to the factory. Naturally, most of the children brought to the factory were young children. The older ones have already been sent to the college for class.

Yes, the college.

This is another commendable place of Lord Edward. You must know that there is no place for children to study in the border land. Normally, seven or eight-year-old children will start to work with their father and live a life of inheritance from their father. Life has never given them too many choices. Only those with more money have the opportunity to send their children to other cities in the empire to receive a better education.

But the opportunities are also limited.

But now, children finally have more choices. Edward set aside a piece of land in the city and built an academy. In addition to the most basic subjects, the college also has many professional courses such as combat skill instruction, military education, theology, industrial foundation, and agricultural foundation. However, professional courses are high-level subjects and require students to complete basic studies before screening based on their talents.

The teachers of this academy are concurrently held by officials of all levels of Storm City. For example, the main lecturer of combat skill instruction and military education is Captain Leigh. Of course, they are not granting jobs free of charge. Edward will pay them an extra salary. Now the college has just opened, and the enrolled students are basically taking basic courses. Although many people questioned Edward's approach, those with a long-term vision can tell that this college will continuously cultivate talents in various fields for the lord.

Among them, the most beneficiaries are naturally the leaders, so Edward is already a wise and benevolent lord in their minds. So when the people who got up to work in the morning saw the carriage with the lord's logo driving across the street, people chanted Edward's name. This was the simplest greeting from their hearts. The carriage curtain opened, and Edward nodded to the passing leader with a smile, his posture and expression were perfect without a trace.

In the corner of the carriage, in the faint morning light, a woman sat quietly opposite Edward. She is Edward's wife, Nilu, and the daughter of the late Sir Ethan has a haze on her face and looks glum. Edward lowered the curtain again, looked at his wife and asked softly, "What's wrong with you?"

"Why do you have to move to Storm City?" Nilu raised her head and said, "Isn't Sul City pretty good? Although the place where I used to live is humid and not as spacious as it is now. But there are memories of me and my father. I really Reluctant to leave."

"Didn't I say that? As lords, we should set an example in leading the people. Since we advocate city migration, we should lead by example."

"So I don't understand. Everyone lives well. There are a lot of people. Their grandfather and grandfather's grandfather live in Sur City. Why should everyone move to Storm City?"

Edward smiled and said: "This is to reduce costs, and Storm City is more suitable for everyone to develop and live. You see, we have factories, and newly expanded urban areas, and now there are colleges and churches. Here, people have jobs. , Children can learn knowledge, and everyone can find their faith in the church. Isn't the life in Storm City better than in Sur City?"

"As a lord, it is natural for everyone to have a better life, right?"

"I can't tell you." Nilu looked away and said, "But Edward, are you hiding something from me?"

"Why do you say that."

"Because you always make me think that I have hidden a lot of secrets, and father..."

Edward raised his eyebrows. "What happened to Sir Ethan?"

"Why did my father go crazy suddenly? Why did he go crazy when we visited him?"

"Nilu, what are you trying to say?"

Nilu's fingers squeezed the corners of her clothes vigorously, seeming to have gathered courage, and raised her head to look at Edward and said, "Did you do it? Or, it was your Master Ellen who instigated it? Because everyone said, you use it. Because of my father, that’s why I have today’s power."

Edward's smile gradually faded, and his eyes gradually cooled down: "Niro, do you know how dangerous this suspicion is? You were there the night Sir Ethan was crazy, and he even wanted to kill you. What do you think I can do? , Can make him not even recognize his own daughter. And, if you doubt me, it's fine, but you even questioned Sir Allen, which is too much."

"How do you think everyone is able to live such a good life now? I can't do it alone. If it weren't for Sir Allen to fight and fight outside, do you think we can live so peacefully?" Edward said solemnly: "So You are not allowed to say these words casually in the future. Or, do you want to ruin everyone's lives?"

"I don't want to!" Nilu screamed, her eyes filled with water drops: "But you and Sir Allen have many secrets. I have asked you more than once, where is your hometown. What kind of family do you have? , Can I meet them. I am your wife, but you not only don’t tell me. Even since you got married, you haven’t touched me!”

Edward didn't think her reaction was so fierce. Hearing her questioning, he turned into a helpless smile: "I didn't say that, I am an orphan, how can I have any family members. Even the thing you said, you can see that I have to deal with it every day. So much work..."

"Don't use work as an excuse!" Nilu shouted, "You don't love me at all, as they said, I'm just a **** of you!"

Her voice was heard by the groom outside, and Edward frowned and sat next to Nilu. He tried to hug Nilu, who was still struggling at first, but finally leaned in Edward's arms and cried: "I don't want this. I don't want this, do you understand? If you don't love me, don't marry me. Ah. Do you know how lonely it is to be alone at home every day? So lonely, I want to kill myself."

"I'm sorry..." Edward sighed softly, "It won't be anymore, Nilu. Please forgive me for ignoring you for so long. It is my fault. I will compensate you well."

Back at the City Lord's Mansion, Nilu had calmed down her emotions, and Edward asked her to return to the room to rest first. If it is too boring, you can go to the church or other places in the city. Nilu left, full of sadness. Edward smiled helplessly, and as soon as he returned to the study to read a report, the door was knocked.

"Come in."

The butler pushed in and said, "My lord, Sir Alan is back."

"He's back?" Edward put down what he was holding and stood up: "Where is Sir Allen now?"

Outside the city, Edward saw a convoy coming in the direction of Storm City from a distance. The team was not long and there were not many people, but Edward saw Alan at a glance. He was riding on a war horse, and the silver glow in the sun could not be more conspicuous.

At this moment, Allen raised his head, looked in Edward's direction, and smiled brightly.

"Storm City has changed a lot, Edward, it's great to have you help me."

Alan, who had gone around in Storm City before returning to the City Lord's Mansion~www.readwn.com~, couldn't help but patted Edward on the shoulder with emotion. Edward smiled and said, "If I can't even do this little thing, I would be too bad."

"These are no trivial things, especially for the college that allows children to go to school. I didn't expect to run such a college. Your head is still very good." Allen nodded his head and laughed: "At least it's much better than mine, so quickly think about how to develop such a large territory that has just been hit."

Edward smiled bitterly: "That's probably something that can't be explained clearly, and you just came back, don't you think you should listen to my report first?"

"Okay, okay, don't worry about it, I know that it will not bother you. But you are right. Tell me about the current situation in Storm City."

The two went to the study while chatting. Edward only gave a brief overview of the recent situation in Storm City. As for the specifics, he would naturally give Alan a detailed report. However, Edward's concise and precise words, and a few words, have already given Allen a general understanding of the latest situation in the Borderlands. r1058

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