The second miss paused for a moment and then turned her gaze.

She noticed that those gigantic steel beasts were already emitting a muffled sound and slowly launching.

"Not bad, quite steady hands..."

Gu Mo nodded, offering a word of praise, then loudly reminded those nearby, "Don't rush, one by one!"

Though, in theory, there's no problem; these guys were only brought here after passing skill assessments. Multiple tests proved their quick skill acquisition was of quality. But during actual operation, if their mindset isn't up to par, someone might still fail.

Normally, it wouldn't matter, but if these steel giants malfunction, it'd likely be a complete tragedy.

Among those present, aside from him and the second miss who seemed unfazed, everyone else was mere mortals; none could withstand such blows. If they crashed into a crowd, casualties would be countless, so naturally, caution was paramount.

"Hopefully, you're right..."

The second miss sighed lightly, extending a slender, white index finger to rub her aching brow.

She roughly understood his point; after all, before this, these people were indeed just commoners, as she had seen him recruit them herself.

They could only farm and had no other skills.

If they had some Qi Power, they could at least join the military...

But now, they've clumsily become so-called drivers, able to maneuver these steel giants, all because of that strange thing—called the "Learning Device," a peculiar Magical Treasure resembling a helmet connected to numerous thick cables.

Despite its odd appearance, it's said to be an extraordinary creation of Immortal Technique; wearing the helmet for a while enables one to directly grasp a new skill.

It's said that its Technique Principles, like the tale "A Dream of Golden Millet," where it's said to impart Immortal Techniques, allow a person to pass long periods in a dream within a short time. If arranged properly, it feels like experiencing the trials of a long-lived life, learning new skills in the dream.

--- Gu Mo explained to Hidechika and others in such a bluff.

Since the Brainwashing Device's origin and essence still carry some evil, even though he's only using it for learning, for rapid training in class, just to install new information, and hasn't tampered with any user's original memories or emotions yet.

But it's still necessary to wrap it in the guise of Immortal Techniques. Incidentally, he indeed had been pondering such a spell lately, trying to reproduce it in another form using Mind Power after deciphering the Brainwashing Device's principles.

So, he directly borrowed the Technique theory still in design phase as an explanation. This way, it could be glossed over.

Since others didn't understand the inner workings, naturally, they believed it deeply, just like the second miss now in wonder at the Brainwashing Device's miraculous effect, thinking with such a divine object, no wonder he is so confident, as it seemed any talent could be mass-produced.

But speaking of which —— 𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Has the Eastern Country become this terrifying?

A person who seemingly lost everything in a failed struggle, fleeing overseas, was able to possess such profound skills. Reasonably deducing, shouldn't the Ming Empire be even more powerful... with chaotic thoughts spinning in her head, the girl watched the long convoy launching steadily towards the Rice Leaf Mountain city.

In the glow of the sunset, casting long shadows.

The sunset's glow was weak, as if permeated with a twilight presence, yet the convoy's long shadows accompanied by the powerful roar of engines seemed to be heading for the future.

"I understand..." Light flickered in the girl's eyes as she murmured.

She suddenly felt her mind clear, considering the person's origins, many systems might have been practiced across the sea, though she didn't know how it was done, he'd probably brought advanced experiences already validated in the Central Plains Empire!

Maybe it's not some whimsical fantasy, just that she and others were inexperienced. Since it's experiential, perhaps copying it here isn't impossible, after all, as her father said, this person isn't confined to Japan.

Because this is just his stepping stone; he's bound to return sooner or later...

Therefore, the bold reforms and revealing wild ideas now can be entirely understood.

If current speculations are correct, opposing the Central Plains Empire at its pinnacle, where production management is so advanced, and craftsmanship has reached an unbelievable level, then coming from such a place, naturally, one would find ways to embark on the same path to replicate such prosperity.

Otherwise, what? Be trapped in this barren land, clinging to those outdated orders that are known to be lagging and refuse change ——

Then continue dreaming, thinking it's possible to develop through overseas barren lands, using backwardness and savagery to outperform, and eventually surpass the vast, immensely prosperous, and advanced Great Empire's productivity, to overcome strength with weakness, and rise again?