Munitions Empire

The steel frame structure, combined with concrete, created an atmosphere of piercing solidity for this building, while countless panes of glass served as the final crowning touch.

Without exaggeration, the building alone made many feel that their journey had not been in vain.

Not to mention, this expo was merely previewing the exhibits, which included many advanced devices that were definitely worth a firsthand look. Enjoy new tales from empire

After the rumbling roar of fireworks had passed, at Tang Mo's invitation, Leite VII, the showoff, became the first guest to push open the grand doors of the Crystal Palace Exhibition Hall.

Amid the applause of the welcoming staff inside, visitors began to orderly enter this palace.

Then, everyone was captivated by the expo itself.Nôv(el)B\\jnn

Every exhibition booth here was immensely attractive to the wealthy elites and nobles from across the globe and to the politicians and power brokers who had come from every kingdom and empire in the world.

A female tycoon and a countess walked together, both dumbfounded by the exquisitely luxurious crystal chandelier above their heads.

Due to its overwhelming beauty and complexity, these two powerful women from distant lands didn't even have the courage to inquire about the chandelier's price.

All they could do was repeatedly express their amazement, exhibiting their limited vocabulary: "My goodness... my goodness..."

Finally, as if they had discovered a new continent, they came upon a watchmaker's small booth. It featured a glass showcase filled with an assortment of delicate and finely crafted timepieces.

The two were quick to notice the exquisitely crafted new-style wristwatch placed in the center and, with wide eyes, exclaimed in wonder, "Such a small clock?"

An elderly man who appeared gentle and refined, wearing spectacles, approached with a smile and explained, "Yes, it can be regarded as the most precise instrument in the world... the entire dial does not exceed 20 millimeters in diameter... adorned with jewels... a veritable work of art."

He was a watchmaker, as was his father, and his grandfather before him. Hailing from such a lineage, they naturally had a unique understanding of timepieces.

In Brunas, he discovered more secret instruments, which allowed him to break through his own limits and design and manufacture even more exquisite mechanical watches.

He put on silk gloves and took out the wristwatch from the glass display, presenting it while explaining, "Every week, the error won't exceed 10 minutes, and with simple tuning, it can accurately display the time."

"This is so interesting." Staring at the sparkling jewels and the petite dial, the two women continued their exclamations of amazement.

"Indeed, Miss, and don't you find it beautiful? Compared to those pocket watches used by men, or this larger wristwatch... it is simply made for a woman," the watchmaker declared, his etiquette impeccable, having always crafted watches and pocket watches for the nobility and tycoons in Brunas.

This satisfied the two noblewomen, for what they valued was this dignified and graceful service process.

Thus, the tycoon immediately nodded in agreement, "You're right... absolutely right."

She truly loved this watch; after all, a woman wearing a huge pocket watch or a wristwatch with a dial thicker than her arm would simply look foolish.

The craftsman could see that a sale was imminent, so he explained even more enthusiastically, "Look at this watch chain, do you see the jewels? Each one is flawless."

"It's really nice... How much?" The tycoon had already decided to buy and thus asked for the price.

"700 Gold Coins," the craftsman answered calmly.

This figure wasn't considered high in Brunas, as many tycoons were willing to pay for more precise timekeeping and designs that showcased their status.

After all, in Brunas, all investments made money, and all ventures yielded handsome returns—even if you just bought a few houses, you'd find property values soaring, and your profits brimming.

Therefore, a wristwatch costing more than ten automobiles wasn't strange at all—in the real world, it was nothing extraordinary.

However, the price still shocked the countess accompanying the tycoon—she didn't have many assets, and 700 Gold Coins was not an amount she could casually part with: "How much?"

"700 Gold Coins, Miss," the craftsman replied politely.

Without waiting for her companion to speak again, the tycoon declared without hesitation, "What a bargain, I'll take it."

She had decided to use this wristwatch as a stepping stone in Brunas, to display her financial strength and then increase her investments in the city!

Just one glance at the streets and alleys here was enough to captivate anyone; the city was just that splendid, worth the price!

"Thank you, thank you!" The watchmaker rubbed his hands together and thanked them with a beaming smile—previously, he had been a bit worried about whether he could actually sell anything "setting up shop" at such an industrial expo.

Now, he had no doubts. What concerned him at that moment was whether the watches he had made were enough to sell...

At another booth, a crowd of tycoons involved in the railway sector was gathering. Many had become rich through railways, and quite a few in Dorne and Suthers were exceptionally wealthy individuals.

Now, these wealthy folks gathered together, jostling and pushing to get a closer look at the steam locomotive exhibit not far away.