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The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 2

Chapter 2: The Child Blessed by the Divine

“No, no need to continue!” Lagrange grasped Joseph's shoulders tightly, exclaiming excitedly, “This entirely new derivation is proof enough of your abilities. I’ll return to the university today and apply for your academic certification.”

“Thank you very much!” Joseph beamed, breaking free of the elde...

The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 1

Chapter 1: The Prologue

Early winter, 1787, the eastern wing of the Palace of Versailles.

Joseph sat in a room adorned with Rococo-style golden patterns and grand oil paintings, shaking his head with a wry smile as he stared at the test paper in front of him.

The flickering candlelight of an opulent crystal chandelier, nearly two meters in diameter, c...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 48

Chapter 48: Power or Money?

In the end, Charles chose to cooperate with Gallieni.

Gallieni left feeling satisfied, but before departing, he gave Charles and Djoka a strict reminder:

“We never met, and I never made any promises or agreements. We don’t know each other, understood?”

“Of course!” Charles and Djoka answered in unison.

If the capitalis...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 47

Chapter 47: Wartime Procurement Regulations

The Wartime Emergency Procurement Regulations were, in essence, a safeguard to prevent capitalists from overreaching and losing control.

For example, with the Germans advancing steadily toward Paris, if the capitalists continued to greedily force the army to purchase equipment at exorbitant prices—while the army lacked the means...

Chapter 262: Only the West Wind Knight Order Remains

The residents of Oia Town, after their homeland was occupied by the forces of the Fars Empire, quickly learned the harsh reality of exorbitant taxes.

Administrative officer Naiman, a conscientious official, initially tried to negotiate with the invaders, aiming to raise funds to persuade them to leave. Meanwhile, he sent letters to nearby cities, requesting military aid to expel these “...

Chapter 261: Victory Built on Sacrifice is No Victory

If it were Dolores, Belisa, Dubin, Yellow Bear, Gwen the Dappled Stag, or Bancroft the Swift Wolf, Charlot would never consider using their extraordinary lives to pile on the death of a higher-rank Transcendent.

Even if he lost his mind, he wouldn’t do such a thing.

That would be beyond foolish.

If it were the orc Transcendent guards, Charlot might ponder the idea briefly, b...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 46

Chapter 46: The Detestable Middlemen

The modest homes of ordinary citizens lacked dedicated living rooms or private studies for discussions. Camille hurriedly cleared the untidy dining table, turning it into an improvised meeting spot.

Charles sized up Gallieni. The man clearly cared little about appearances; his glasses sat askew on his nose, his small, fluffy white mustac...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 45

Chapter 45: Meeting You Is No Easy Task

Charles was escorted home by the neighbors surrounding him protectively.

Teddy instantly became a hero because of the incident, showered with praise by the neighbors. The beautiful and charming Mrs. Chatham even kissed his chubby cheeks, leaving him utterly delighted.

Watching Teddy’s blissful expression, Charles couldn’t he...

Chapter 260: Proof of Oath

Charlot dragged Berserker Blade backward as he retreated a step, then swiftly spun his lance to counterattack.

On the battlefield, a rapier was not the most practical weapon, and Charlot had gradually adapted to using a knight’s lance. The lances of the Black Phoenix Dynasty differed significantly from those popular in Fars, Byron, or the Ingrima Empire, both in design and technique. Th...

Chapter 259: Continuous Battles

Charlot Mecklenburg defeated three knight orders but did not wait for the enemy's "main force." He thought the commander of the Black Phoenix Dynasty might be plotting some special "scheme." In response, Charlot temporarily promoted the swift-scribe Italio Calvino to hold Interlaken while he himself left the city, taking with him a group of Labyrinth Beastman Guards and some members of the West...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 44

Chapter 44: The Kidnapping Incident

Charles and Djoka spent the entire night working tirelessly at the motorcycle factory.

Converting motorcycles into sidecars was one task; discussing tactics with Major Browning was another. Restarting production at the factory brought countless unexpected issues to address, and before they knew it, the hours had slipped away.

Camill...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 43

Chapter 43: I Want to See Someone

The afternoon in Paris was shrouded in a gray haze, even if sunlight might have brightened other places.

Gallieni lay alone on the bed in the command post's lounge, staring at the smog outside the window. He muttered to himself with a self-deprecating tone, "Unbelievable. Why would the Germans love this city? What's so great about it?"

Chapter 258: The First Battlefield Duel

Interlaken has completed its labyrinth transformation, requiring 1,800 new residents! During this time, no one may leave the area.

Charlot immediately felt the transformation of the small town into a labyrinth, the fastest such transformation since he mastered Agmirlas’s Labyrinth. However, it was only now that Charlot realized that the three instances of infusing the power of ...

Chapter 257: A New Novel

Charlot Mecklenburg could still feel "peace" in the Behemoth Principality, with almost no signs of war. But as soon as he entered the South Seraph territory, the atmosphere of war was unmistakable.

Initially, the people of South Seraph hated only the Behemoth Principality. However, after such a long war, they harbored no goodwill toward the Fars Empire either.

The West Wind Knight O...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 42

Chapter 42: Want to Do It Again?

Blood splattered, and screams pierced the air.

Bullets whizzed above the German military camp, their sharp whistles carving visible lines through the air, like kite strings tugging against the wind.

But at the end of these strings were not beautiful patterns but mangled bodies and blinding scarlet.

Caught completely off guard, th...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 41

Chapter 41: Maintain Speed

The afternoon had just begun.

Warm sunlight streamed through the canvas tent’s windows. Von Kluck sat in a campaign chair, silently staring at the cup of coffee in his hand. It exuded a tantalizing aroma, but to Von Kluck, it looked more like a cup of congealed, blackened blood, steeped in death and suffering.

“According to the latest st...

Chapter 256: The Beast God's Transformation Technique

Charlot Mecklenburg led the orc labyrinth guards on a seemingly aimless march for several days, finally confirming that Tumisan had not continued to follow them.

He remained uncertain about the orc saint's intentions. Tumisan had arrived mysteriously and left without explanation.

In the interim... there had even been moments of weeping.

Upon calming down after the encounter, C...

Chapter 255: Orcs Are People Too

Charlot hesitated for a moment and handed over a cotton handkerchief, saying, "Wipe your tears."

The old leopard-man took the handkerchief, wiped his face twice, and then burst into anger. "What tears? Where do you see tears? I wasn't crying!"

He squeezed his hand, and the cotton handkerchief was crushed into powder.

To crush cotton fabric like that, his grip strength was far ...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 40

Chapter 40: They’re Done For

At dawn, as the sun began to rise through the mist...

Major General Garde had just woken up and hadn’t even washed when he sat in his tent, staring at the map with furrowed brows, sighing occasionally.

Suddenly, a burst of intense gunfire echoed from the front lines, jolting him. He looked up sharply, then turned his gaze toward the te...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 39

Chapter 39: The Issue of Ammunition Compatibility

Not long after, Uncle Guillaume returned with a group of workers.

These workers were people Uncle Guillaume knew well, skilled professionals who were far different from those who climbed into mid- and high-level positions through flattery or nepotism.

Moreover, these individuals were remarkably loyal.

Bringing th...

Chapter 254: Orc Saint Rank

The document was worded harshly, and Charlot Mecklenburg dared not neglect it. After a brief farewell with Annie Bretagne, he hurriedly departed Strasbourg, taking all his subordinates with him.

This time, Sophia Gallanord was no longer part of his team, nor were the students from Sheffield University.

Charlot had returned to Strasbourg with bountiful gains—both in position and pe...

Chapter 253: The Future Renowned Guns—Rattlesnakes

Charlot Mecklenburg did not bargain further; he agreed immediately.
Of course, he didn’t have that much money on him. Even his deposits at the Savings Union fell short of the required amount. After all, 5,500 gold écus, converted to purchasing power in yuan, was roughly equivalent to a “small target.” Only by returning to Machubi could he access enough cash to pay Sean Connor and comp...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 38

Chapter 38: Marketing Strategy

At noon, the church bells in the small town rang twelve times, accompanied by the sound of music.

Major Browning, who had just arrived in town, ordered a sandwich from a street vendor and hurriedly ate it on his way to the motorcycle factory. Wiping the grease from the corner of his mouth at the factory entrance, he explained his purpose to th...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 37

Chapter 37: A Near-Mutiny

Major Browning had been feeling rather dejected these past few days. Ever since his Third Battalion had defeated the German forces, they had been stranded on the northern bank of the Marne River, unable to advance.

Of the twelve tanks in their unit, five had been destroyed during the battle, most by friendly fire. But that wasn’t the issue—the ...

Chapter 252: An Alchemist Always Dreams

Sean Conner took several deep breaths, as though pulling himself back from the brink of being overwhelmed. With a faintly bitter smile, he said, "I was too impatient, and you saw right through me."

"I went to Byron on business and came across two high-grade blood cores at a very favorable price. I intended to resell them but couldn't resist. You might not understand—every alchemist drea...

Chapter 251: Business Is About Meeting Needs

“Unfortunately, my strength is still too weak.”

Charlot Mecklenburg gave up on his attempt. After lingering in the mirror world reflected in the shop window for a while, he managed to recover about 30-40% of his blood energy before stepping out of the window.

Charlot checked the Withered Rose. As before, the bullets transformed by killing the Mirror Spirits in the mirror world d...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 36

Chapter 36: Wages and Dignity

An hour later, the prototype of the sidecar stood before the three of them.

Despite over an hour of continuous labor leaving Guillaume visibly tired, his eyes shone with excitement. He paced around the sidecar, occasionally stopping to inspect or touch a part, much like admiring a fine piece of art.

“I think this idea is feasible, Maste...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 35

Chapter 35: The Sidecar Design

"Whoosh!" The sound echoed as Guillaume swung open the warehouse doors and flipped on the electric light.

Although it was already midmorning and the sun was high, the dimly lit warehouse still relied on artificial light to make its contents visible. Without it, only hazy shadows could be discerned.

Under the lights, rows upon rows of bra...

Chapter 250: The Blood Rhinoceros

Charlot Mecklenburg accepted the box, still finding it hard to believe. He remarked, “Your father can forge a Saint-rank transcendent weapon in just half an hour? That’s simply incredible.”

Willomar Stellar chuckled slightly and replied, “That’s impossible.”

Charlot’s expression shifted subtly, and an ominous feeling crept over him.

Seeing Charlot’s change in d...

Chapter 249: The Stellar Workshop

On the third day after Charlot Mecklenburg returned to Strasbourg, Annie had classes and could not accompany him, so he decided to pay a visit to the Stellar Workshop.

Emperor Julius Axel had granted him a blood core of a vampire baron and instructed the Stellar Workshop to craft a vampiric weapon tailored specifically for him. All costs and materials would be covered by the royal treasur...