Extreme Cold Era: Shelter Don't Keep Waste
Chapter 142: Return to New Shack Again

Chapter 142: Chapter 142: Return to New Shack Again

It was almost just after the New Year when Perfikot began busying herself again without a moment’s pause.

Because her Flying Airship had returned from the mainland, Perfikot finally had a means of transportation, so she directly took the Flying Airship to New Shaker City once again.

This time Perfikot’s trip wasn’t as low-key as the last time. As the Lord of the Northern Territory, she only brought one flag team of White Bear Knights with her, but each of them was equipped with Steam Knight armor.

The twelve Steam Knights walking down the streets created an unimaginable shock, especially since less than half a year ago, the old butler had donned Steam Knight armor to create a terrifying legend in this city.

This made the residents of New Shaker City fear and revere the Steam Knights even more, while also gaining a deeper understanding of the Empire’s military might.

Additionally, they finally clearly realized that the once Crimson Alchemist who caused a massacre in New Shaker City was now the Lord of the Northern Territory.

Although these New Continent people secretly sneered and ridiculed the Northern Territory as nothing but wilderness, they still fell silent in the face of the Count of the Northern Territory’s mighty presence, not daring to be brazen before her.

In fact, when Perfikot’s carriage was escorted by the Steam Knights through the streets, all the pedestrians involuntarily stopped and lowered their heads.

"They’re afraid." In the carriage, Perfikot looked out the window at the citizens of New Shaker City, who looked like frightened quails, and couldn’t help but shake her head and sigh.

However, this was exactly the effect she needed; a group of frightened citizens was better than a group of reckless people trying to give her trouble.

Perfikot believed that with their current demeanor, even if the independence movement were to incite them, not many people would actually respond.

Of course, the premise was that those independents couldn’t successfully eliminate her.

If they were able to eliminate her, the source of endless fear for the people of the New Continent, then the independents could leverage this momentum to incite their independence movement, potentially achieving a few chances of success.

Just the thought of eliminating Perfikot? She believed those independents didn’t have the ability to break through the protection of ten Steam Knights to hurt her.

It’s vital to know that after several professors arrived in the Northern Territory, Perfikot improved the weapons of the Steam Knights. Now they use the 75mm handheld recoilless rifle, which, though not comparable to the grandeur of the original world’s 75, was enough to rival the 12-pound cannons of this era.

Ten 12-pound cannons represent artillery configuration for a division.

Though each Steam Knight carries few shells, it’s enough for a small shocking ammunition wash to anyone with intentions to assassinate Perfikot.

Speaking of this, it’s thanks to a young man named Al. Perfikot tasked him to produce nitroglycerin, and he completed the task excellently while also devising a method to stabilize this explosive substance.

This made Perfikot look at him anew, as being able to contribute beyond just completing assigned tasks allowed him to stand out in front of her.

Currently, Perfikot has tasked him with the production of nitroglycerin and tries to find a method to make it more stable.

Perfikot, while knowing that nitrocellulose can turn nitroglycerin into a gelatinous and stable form, didn’t directly tell Al the answer this time but let him find the answer himself.

She’s quite eager to see if he can complete this research independently, and if he can, it would mean having one more useful talent under her command.

As for the nitroglycerin produced, under Perfikot’s processing, it became stable explosives, which were mounted on Steam Knights, becoming now the 75mm handheld recoilless rifles.

Of course, the shells for such recoilless rifles still need to be manually crafted.

Although Perfikot assigned Al to be responsible and provided him with some manpower, the production was still very low.

Therefore, even her personal guards, these Steam Knights, only carried one magazine with 5 shells; their main weapons were still guns and shields.

However, even with just these, ten Steam Knights alone could withstand a brigade’s force at the very least.

As for an attack on the core city of the Empire colony, New Shaker City, by a regiment’s force? Unless the Governor of the New Continent rebels, otherwise, Perfikot is not likely to encounter such a situation.

Yet, knowing that the apocalypse is imminent, it does raise the question of whether the Governor of the New Continent might indeed rebel.

To Perfikot, if the Governor of the New Continent really betrays the Empire, it would greatly complicate her plans.

Hence bringing such an extravagant escort to New Shaker City this time was in some sense to deter this Governor from harboring any treacherous intentions against the Empire.

After all, for the entire apocalypse response plan, the Governor of the New Continent is an indispensable key, and replacing the current Governor directly is not a feasible choice, so ensuring his loyalty as much as possible became the priority.

As to whether he would act foolishly and betray the Empire for personal gain or other reasons, this is beyond Perfikot’s control.

All she could do was use military deterrence to prevent this Governor from causing trouble.

In this regard, during her subsequent meeting with the Governor, Perfikot subtly reminded him, though she didn’t receive a definite reply, Perfikot could see the Governor indeed had his own thoughts.

Perfikot wouldn’t concern herself with his private thoughts, as long as he doesn’t cause her trouble.

If he insists on going against her, Perfikot wouldn’t mind showing him what the Empire’s top Alchemist can truly achieve.

"Please rest assured, my loyalty to the Empire is steadfast, and I would never impede your plans." The Governor indeed assured perfikot with great certainty.

Yet, in Perfikot’s eyes, he was too much like those aristocratic insects in Langton; his assured words only made her feel hypocritical.

Therefore, after agreeing to attend the welcome banquet hosted by the Governor, Perfikot didn’t stay at the Governor’s mansion but went to Andrew’s steel company, planning to inspect his factory there.

Of course, besides that, Perfikot also intended to give him a chance to participate in the construction of the Northern Territory’s industrial center.

"Being able to serve you, my Count, is my honor!" Clearly, Andrew was much more astute than the Governor, as facing the olive branch extended by Perfikot, he agreed almost without hesitation.