From a distance, it looks like a big turtle, and from a close look, it looks like 5 pairs of driving wheels.
This is Roland's most intuitive impression of the "Special Type 2 Internal Fire Boat", and it is also how most people feel about this kind of dog head with a "boat" hanging on it, which is essentially a train.
In order to highlight the characteristics of the "boat" as much as possible and learn from the experience of the failed Special Type 1 internal fire boat, the Special Type 2 internal fire boat was designed to be extremely streamlined. This shape close to the bottom of the ship will reduce the resistance encountered frontally when driving, not only for normal
It plays a positive role in driving, and is also very helpful in meeting the "appalling" special requirements such as wading or even underwater driving. In order to meet the above-mentioned unbelievable ideas, the train carriages also
Special modifications, sealing, and pressure-resistant measures are quite complete. The price paid is a sharp increase in manufacturing costs. The cost of a Special Type 2 internal fireboat with carriages is enough to produce 5 Type 52 locomotives and hundreds of first-class passenger carriages, plus for
Adhering to the concept of "Navy First", the production and manufacturing of this special locomotive is all completed by the shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. So far, only two trains of Charlemagne have been manufactured.
Providing such high-end and high-end equipment to cater for the condolence group's trip is enough to show how seriously this trip is taken. The platform is already filled with high-ranking officials and representatives from all walks of life. The inside and outside of the train station are filled with cheering crowds waving flags.
In addition to the enthusiastic patriots and citizens who sincerely wish their loved ones a safe return, there are also many people who come here specifically for the title of "Beautiful Girls Condolence Group" to feast their eyes on the scene, mixing obscene whistles with enthusiastic cheers.
, constantly hitting the glass of the Orsay train station.
The naval generals who attended the departure ceremony of the condolences group today were all in high spirits, Roland noticed. Their eyes were wandering back and forth between the "internal fire boat" and the army officers, with serious expressions and sneers at the corners of their mouths. The army's face was gloomy.
Without saying a word, if you observe closely, you will find that their sleeves hiding their fists are shaking, and some of them are still counting wheels...
Apparently, the army generals have finally recalled the horror of having their budget squeezed by five pairs of wheels and the humiliation of having the navy intervene on land. This is a serious provocation and humiliation from the despicable navy to the great army, and the army must retaliate. However, it is not suitable to fight back at the moment.
They must endure the situation. After a while, the Army's "Water Flying Beast Lifting and Landing Platform" will be completed. By then...
Seeing the two groups trying to make trouble, Roland could only sigh. The war between the military services was not entirely a bad thing, but to the extent that it was tormented like this, he was sick and needed to take medicine. But these two groups made it clear that they gave up treatment...
He had no choice but to turn his attention from the two groups of black-eyed roosters to the podium.
The cardinal was discussing the importance of the current war. Although what he said was all bureaucratic, it was still an excellent speech, at least there was nothing wrong with it. It’s just that the Prime Minister’s popularity is really not that good, including the king. Most of them
Most people just stayed in their positions with sacred and solemn expressions and distracted eyes. As for how much Archbishop Li's speech was listened to, I am afraid only the Mother Goddess knows.
However, this state of affairs is coming to an end.
As Richelieu's conclusion of "The great and glorious human camp will surely win, long live our sacred faith and country" sounded, thunderous applause sounded, and the scattered thinking got back on track, and everyone cheered up and stared at the semicircle
Shaped podium.
A girl in a dress appeared in people's sight.
Almost immediately, the noise on the platform disappeared, and then the invisible force that brought people into a state of silence spread like ripples, first to the platform, then to the waiting hall, and finally even the bustling crowd outside the square gradually decreased.
People around the platform automatically lowered their bodies. Princes, nobles, priests, soldiers, and social representatives all bowed slightly and saluted. Although people outside did not know the situation, they could feel as if they were in a church and were receiving spiritual cleansing.
"She" is here——
Unable to see, but the soul told the crowd this, as if they could see the light steps approaching the podium.
A girl who has no flaws and has never been contaminated by any dirt. She serves the Mother Goddess wholeheartedly as a representative of mankind.
"Thank you Charlemagne."
In the silence, a gentle and holy voice echoed in the station. Wearing a white silk robe and a golden crown, the girl crossed herself on her chest and raised her hands slightly.
"Thank you to the people who gathered here and dedicated themselves to faith, happiness, peace and all good things."
The crowd was in commotion.
They never thought that they would be thanked. Whether it was the king or the archbishop's speech, they always said "we should" and "we must". There was never any gratitude to the lower class people, and people had no doubt about it.
The royal family and nobles with magical talents and ancient bloodlines are the rulers, and they are existences second only to the Mother Goddess. People without the protection of magic power are weak, protected and ruled by noble existences. This is the truth, and there is no acceptance of any
There is room for doubt. Just like the rising and setting of the sun, life and death, it is natural and cannot be violated.
But--
"This is an insignificant and insignificant thank you that I give. Compared with the great God of creation, I am an insignificant human being. Compared with the war situation we face, this is an insignificant thank you."
Before they have time to form any thoughts, the clear and melodious female voice sends a picture into people's minds.
"...Those brave people stand on the distant front line, guarding the land cultivated by their ancestors since ancient times. Their mothers, wives, and sisters are praying in their hometowns - just like everyone present, sincerely wishing their loved ones a safe return. The girls are praying in their hometowns.
Laughter, children playing.”
The gradually expanding commotion was mixed with warmth and tranquility, and then——
"However, the cruel dark clouds are still hovering over the northern land, and groups of savage and obedient orc soldiers continue to emerge like locusts. As soon as the opportunity comes, they will crawl out of their nests to trample and destroy.
Disasters and massacres spread to every inch of land they could touch, pouring horrific rainstorms on all mankind..."
At this point, the voice suddenly stopped.
The unexpected silence made the people anxious. They craned their necks to look towards the absolutely invisible podium, and the commotion became intense.
At this moment, as if she had planned this moment, the girl spoke again in a cheerful voice:
"Having learned the lessons learned through cruel experience, the brave warriors of all countries have united together, and the people favored by God have stood together. As long as there is breath left and the strength is still there, let's work together to attack the enemy!"
Taking a deep breath, the girl raised her hands in the air and offered her final words for the farewell ceremony.
"May the Almighty Mother Goddess grant you the most generous blessings."
She spoke in fluent Charlemagne, her eyes full of emotion.
Tears flowed down people's cheeks. In an instant, the boiling emotions exploded at the Olympic Games Station.
Tens of thousands of people cheered and applauded, setting off a tsunami with huge heat. Roland, who was outside the impact of this energy, was also surprised.
I was surprised by the enthusiasm shown by the people, and I was also surprised by the performance of Saint Ji Air.
Indeed, this holy lady is very beautiful. She has several features in common with Diana in appearance. However, the beauty that has been refined over time and experience is even more radiant and moving. But she is not at all coquettish, and instead makes people more likely to have a desire for protection.
At the same time, he also felt familiar with the scene before him.
The shouts that could not be coherently made into sentences continued like waves. Countless men, women, and children waved their hands. Some people were in tears, some were beaming with joy, some were too excited and fainted on the ground, and more people were trying to get closer to the speech.
The stage is constantly surging.
Really, very similar -
It is very similar to the scene when someone appears on the balcony of Alfheim Council Building and speaks to thousands of elves.
fanaticism;
excitement;
Unilateral dedication;
Thoughts melted in resonance.
In terms of these performances, there is almost no difference between the two. But if you think further, you will find some differences.
In addition to differences in race and thinking orientation, the biggest difference between the two is "the degree of self-awareness and rationality."
Most elves indeed worship and support the Archons fanatically, but they know who they are obeying, what Li Lin's abilities and achievements are, and the significance of their actions. By understanding and believing these things, they are not only enthusiastic but also
He also maintained calmness. On the other hand, Li Lin
Although he acts arbitrarily and has little room for change in the things he has decided, he does not resist people giving opinions, nor does he care about the object of the opinions. There is reciprocal interaction between the two parties to a certain extent, which makes the elves say long live.
At the same time, it also leaves room for thinking.
But the fiery scenery in front of me was different.
There was only "fanaticism" in the people gathered at the station, and only blind obedience and passion were left in their hot heads. These bursts of meaning could not even be expressed, as evidenced by the shouts of those around them who were about to be forced to retreat.
Given the current situation, if the saintess opened her mouth and uttered the command "Go to hell", some people would obey her with expressions of gratitude and tears.
This sounds a bit like a cult, but a cult is an extreme form of religion. Even the church that claims to be the only one to inherit the truth of God has done many terrible things in the name of the Mother Goddess. So this speculation is not
Out of nowhere.
Uneasiness is brewing in my heart.
(In the name of God...)
Mumbling words with unusual weight in his mind, Roland used his peripheral vision to search around the viewing platform.
After a while, the figure of my adoptive father finally appeared in my field of vision. I felt inexplicably relieved for a moment, but the next moment I felt something was wrong.
Indeed, the protagonist of this stage is not Li Lin, but why is his sense of existence so thin?
He is not an unrelated person, but an important participant. However, if you didn't accidentally think of him and deliberately search for him, you would even forget that he was also a guest attending the farewell today.
Why?
Is it because he always looks at problems from an objective perspective, so he never really stands on the stage?
It seems so, but it doesn't seem to be the case.
He is indeed very objective, but there is a clear difference between that look and the look from the audience, but what exactly is the difference...
With doubts in mind, the mask-like smiling face gradually faded from Roland's eyes.
########
There were no abnormalities in the heartbeat and blood pressure indicators.
——Do you have any doubts about the scenery in front of you?
Like an answer, but also like a rhetorical question.
Maybe Roland could understand, but he couldn't describe the source of his disobedience in detail, but Li Lin knew it very well.
Tens of thousands, hundreds of thousands, millions or even more people devote their lives to a value and purpose regardless of anything - the part of human instinct that emphasizes individual consciousness will reject this.
If that was the result of each individual human being's own thinking and choices, Roland would not react so strongly. However, due to his nature and education environment, he has an unusual blind obedience to brainwashing, incitement and other means to force unification.
Of course, he could not feel better when faced with the behavior of fanatic believers who abandoned their thinking so easily and obeyed religious doctrines like domestic animals.
This is a good thing, because it means that the similarity between him and Leonardo has increased further.
This is also a not-so-good thing, which means that his next actions may cause some trouble. After all, he has to spend several days with the saint who can easily incite tens of thousands of people to become thugs. His values
, if the ideology is exposed, it is difficult to guarantee what response the saint will take. If she is recognized as a "heresy", it will not be as simple as "trouble".
In order to prevent this situation, some measures have been taken, but the possibility of emergencies does exist after all, and Wang Guanling's plan has entered...
——No problem.
Cutting off the complex thinking circuit that was too deep, Li Lin made a firm conclusion.
——Even if something unexpected happens, just follow the emergency measures. (To be continued...)