Although the Governor did not have a good impression of Perfikot, having just orchestrated a massacre in New Shaker City, with the scent of blood still lingering at the dock, he dared not offend or defy Perfikot. Thɪs chapter is updatᴇd by NoveIꜰire.net
In fact, he didn’t even dare to show pretended compliance or intentional delays.
The reason is quite simple: from Eldest Princess Annie’s letters, the Governor learned about the existence of an apocalyptic event. He clearly understood that no matter how unruly Perfikot was, as long as she could indeed save the Royal Family and the Empire’s citizens during this apocalyptic disaster, the entire Empire would be her strong backer, and no one could defy her will at this time.
To put it bluntly, if the Governor could not meet Perfikot’s needs, the Empire would not mind sending a new Governor specifically for her, even sending the current Governor’s head to Perfikot to vent her anger.
In a certain sense, the power that Perfikot now holds is enough for her to perform a "doesn’t eat beef" act on the New Continent, while a colonial Governor truly lacks the capital to challenge Perfikot.
After all, the current Governor is not of any noble background, merely a fallen noble without even an inherited title. Achieving the position of colonial Governor was due less to his own efforts than to the resources he accumulated from working as a secretary to the previous Speaker of the Noble Council in his youth, which earned him the opportunity to become a colonial Governor on the New Continent.
With Duke Gloucester replacing the previous Speaker to become the current Speaker of the Noble Council, the resources the Governor accumulated back then have basically been consumed.
If he simply stayed peacefully on the New Continent, patiently waiting until his term ended, there would be no issue.
However, if he offended Perfikot or failed to satisfy her, then the New Continent would truly be seeing a new Governor.
So, for the sake of his own future, the Governor pays extra attention and dedication to Perfikot’s matters, not only sending his own secretary to personally handle these affairs but also instructing all departments of the Governor’s office to fully cooperate with Perfikot’s requests.
Even for the official launch of Andrew’s steel company, the Governor personally attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony, giving Andrew his support and endorsement, and helped him secure a railway contract.
While it may not mean much before Perfikot, the Governor himself remains one of the most powerful figures in the New Continent colony, holding military and political power and attracting many people who eagerly seek his favor.
So, for businessmen like Andrew, the Governor is still a lofty figure beyond his reach.
It’s also because of the Governor’s continuous support that Andrew’s steel company has been so successful right from the start, securing a railway contract that allowed the factory to operate smoothly, giving Andrew ample time and energy to produce parts for Perfikot’s Steam Knight armor.
When news arrived from Sweet Berry Island that Perfikot needed a materials distribution center built, the Governor immediately enlisted the best construction company on the New Continent, sending a professional construction team to Sweet Berry Island.
As for the experimental equipment Perfikot was purchasing, the Governor had people search the entirety of New Shaker City, eventually finding an experimental kit at the university there, carefully packaging it and sending it to Perfikot.
Although the New Continent, as one of the Empire’s important colonies, does have some universities, their level only solves the issue of presence, incomparable to the universities in the Empire’s homeland.
Even though there are alchemy laboratories and related courses in these universities, Perfikot knew just with a glance that this set of experimental equipment hadn’t been touched in at least three years.
Not only had some parts aged, but some experimental apparatus were also damaged.
This somewhat displeased Perfikot, but she did not demand anything more. After some grumbling, she used the Philosopher’s Stone to repair these instruments.
"Well, at least this set is usable; it saved me a lot of trouble," Perfikot feigned indifference, but if she couldn’t find appropriate equipment on the New Continent, it would indeed be a nuisance for her.
After all, she didn’t expect such a vast New Continent colony, boasting about its prosperity and even seeking independence from the Empire, couldn’t even provide decent alchemy experimental equipment, making it hard not to doubt their ability to truly become independent from the Empire.
Or, in other words, whether they have the capability to survive as a new nation after gaining independence from the Empire.
However, for now, these are not issues, as it’s only about the alchemy experimental equipment; the inability to buy them on the New Continent simply shows a lack of soil for the spread of alchemy, not that the New Continent truly lacks potential.
As Perfikot was reshaping the experimental equipment using alchemy to make them more suited to her needs, Oliver, who had been missing for a while, suddenly appeared in the library repurposed as a laboratory.
"Miss Brandelis, I’ve completed the tasks you assigned me; the other side is ready to begin work anytime," Oliver reported to Perfikot, with a face not only showing uncontrollable excitement but also some genuine emotion concealed beneath his excitement.
Upon hearing Oliver’s words, Perfikot looked up at the merchant who had been absent for some time and asked him, "The tasks are done? What about the production output?"
"As per your request, the first batch of parts can be produced in three months, just in time to be paired with that batch of parts," Oliver didn’t explicitly state what it was, but Perfikot evidently understood his meaning.
She nodded in satisfaction, and then instructed Oliver, "Keep a close eye on this matter; no mistakes are allowed. If your resources are insufficient, I can have the Knights of Sword and Rose assist you.
Of course, you can also contact the Governor to provide you with the necessary support."
"Rest assured, I won’t let any issues arise," Oliver replied seriously, understanding the weight of Perfikot’s words and making a resolute commitment.
Though for this plump man, the ability to change his demeanor is a skill he relies on for survival, this time Perfikot sensed genuine sincerity in his words.
Thus, Perfikot, after nodding encouragement to Oliver, said, "Work hard, and I’ll save a spot for you in the future sanctuary."