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I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 143

Chapter 143: The Press Conference

Joffre had lunch punctually at 11:30 AM. His meal consisted of a steak, two fried eggs, some broccoli, and purple carrots. He believed that maintaining a balanced diet of meat and vegetables was a habit worth keeping.

After lunch, he took some time to relax with coffee and a newspaper, his usual way of unwinding whenever major events were on the horizon, even if the newspapers were ones he had already read.

Before long, the clock on...

Chapter 372: The Infinite Sniper War

The whispers of fate brushed past like a gentle breeze, always elusive and unclear, offering only the faintest guidance.

Charlot Mecklenburg had possessed this golden Serpent of Fate ring for some time. He attempted to document each whisper, and through mathematical analysis, he had deciphered most of their meanings.

Though, in truth, much of it still relied on guesswork.

The golden Serpent of Fate ring had been silent for a long time, but Charlot didn’t hesitate when it s...

Chapter 371: The Weapon Form of the Blood Rhinoceros

High Priest Auguslatin had always maintained a close relationship with Charlot Mecklenburg. The two had collaborated numerous times, and with gold écus cementing their friendship, their bond had grown both deep and smooth. Thus, the High Priest wasted no time in explaining his purpose—he intended to serve as an envoy to the Lionheart Empire and wanted Charlot to act as his deputy.

Representing the Fars Empire, High Priest Auguslatin had previously been dispatched to the Ingrima Empir...

The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 128

Chapter 128: My Life is Like Walking on Thin Ice

More than forty minutes later, the leading painter looked at the newly renovated farmhouse and nodded in satisfaction, signaling to his subordinates to leave.

The soldiers guarding the house didn’t notice that there was an extra paint bucket in his hand, and that his long-handled brush had disappeared.

Inside the paint bucket were naturally the military uniforms of Odelik's two "little brothers," al...

The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 127

Chapter 127: You Can Absolutely Trust My Loyalty

Queen Marie paused upon hearing the words, her heart subtly tightening. Seeing her son's attitude so positive, could it be that he had feelings for the Princess of the Two Sicilies?
Oh, that’s right. She had heard that Maria was an extremely intelligent girl, skilled in astronomy and mathematics. Perhaps it was these qualities that had attracted Joseph.

She forced a smile and nodded, "Of course, dear, ...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 142

Chapter 142: The Special Artillery Regiment

At some point, a subtle "anti-Charles" sentiment began to stir in Paris.

It didn’t originate from the public, but rather from the media, which suddenly shifted its tone before people could react. Once singing endless praises of Charles, they now began to question him:

“Why didn’t Charles’ tank enter the bidding? Is it because he thinks it doesn’t measure up?”

“Has Charles exhausted his ingenuity? This i...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 141

Chapter 141: The Mechanic

When Charles found Matthew, he was sitting in a chair, his crutches crossed and leaning in the corner. On the table in front of him was a motorcycle hub, into which he was threading spokes one by one.

Matthew looked up at Charles, his grease-smudged face breaking into a smile. “Hey, Charles, Mr. Djoka, it’s great to see you both!”

Djoka stepped forward and asked, “Are you settling into the work here?”

Matthew gestured broadl...

Chapter 370: For the Legendary Warship!

As intelligence spread like wildfire, Charlot Mecklenburg learned the reason behind Duchess Mesu’s betrayal.

—It was all for the legendary warship!
The Byron vampires had played a dirty hand.

They promised Duchess Mesu a legendary warship.

Not the Bismarck of Byron!

It was the Fontainebleau, the personal vessel of Emperor Julius Axel of the Fars Empire!

The process of Duchess Mesu's treason was not a spur-of-the-moment decision. It h...

Chapter 369 The Treason of Duchess Mesu

When Charlot was with Annie, his only ambition was to marry a rich, beautiful woman and achieve the pinnacle of life.

As the son of a merchant, Charlot Mecklenburg knew little about the nobles of the empire. And as a transmigrator, he neither retained memories of the past nor had any interest in exploring such seemingly trivial matters.

It wasn’t until much later that Charlot realized the immense power of the Bretagne family.

Previously, Charlot had felt smug, believing he...

The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 126

Chapter 126: I Accept This Grand Gift from the French Guard!

“Not yet,” Prosper replied, his face showing clear discomfort. “As you know, we haven’t had much contact with the military before. Just yesterday, my men finally made contact with the officers of the French Guard…”

Fouché coldly said, “I’ll give you five more days. If you still haven’t found anything valuable by then, the position of team leader will be reassigned.”

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The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 125

Chapter 125: Crisis Management

Dubois wrinkled his nose, a sense of foreboding rising within him. He quickly turned and instructed the officer, “Antoine, spread out and search! Faustin, go back and call for more people, quickly!”

About half an hour later, a large group of officers had surrounded the area, and Antoine rushed back to report to Dubois, “Sir, a farmhouse to the north has been hit by artillery. An old man and his wife are dead, and the h...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 140

Chapter 140: This Will Block Their Profits

The "Saint-Chamond" tank, with a speed of 8.5 kilometers per hour, was acceptable. It was roughly equivalent to the pace of a person jogging. When dispersed across the battlefield, it was difficult for enemy artillery to target it accurately.

However, the CA-1 tank had a speed of only 5 kilometers per hour. The "Holt 60" originally had a speed of 15 kilometers per hour, but after being outfitted with excessive modifications, it h...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 139

Chapter 139: The Swarm Tactic

"Colonel Estigny!" Charles shifted the conversation back on track. "It seems you have your own perspective on tanks?"

"You could say that, Lieutenant!" Colonel Estigny nodded. "I believe it shouldn't just be a pile of weapons; it should also be something..."

"That can have a strategic impact," Charles interjected.

"Exactly!" Estigny's eyes lit up with excitement.

He had felt as if a veil covered his understanding, leaving ev...

Chapter 368: Enough to Rebel

The young feline women from various tribes were all geniuses in their own right, surpassing even Charlot Mecklenburg, who had yet to summon an evil god.

Since Charlot, with the help of two Saint-ranked orc warriors, Black Dragon and Silverback Gorilla Choudrou, swallowed up the entire orc camp and unified the disparate tribes under the Fate Church, his status had skyrocketed.

Charlot had not overthought it; he merely found the fragmented orc tribes too cumbersome to manage and opt...

Chapter 367: He is Mani, the One Who Created the Emerald Scroll

The coalition army assembled to besiege the orcs of Strasbourg was composed of elite warriors from various tribes. Among these orcs, those who managed to escape the pursuit of Saint-ranked individuals from the Fars Empire and flee to the Red Dragon Strait were the cream of the crop. Ordinary orcs had little chance of survival, and only the strongest five Saint-ranked orcs managed to escape. The slightly weaker Saint-ranked orcs had already perished in the Fars counterattack.

The hundred...

The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 124

Chapter 124: The Genius Inventor

William Murdoch? Joseph seemed to have heard that name before, but for the moment, he couldn't recall where from. He guessed the man must be some capable British technician.

Since he had come all the way to France, Joseph felt it necessary to offer a greeting: "A very warm welcome to you, Mr. Murdoch. I look forward to seeing your contributions to France’s steam engine project."

Seeing that DuPont had brought only ...

The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 123

Chapter 123: All the Talents in the World Are Now in My Grasp

Joseph's carriage had just stopped in front of the Royal Industrial Planning Bureau's office building when a disheveled figure suddenly darted out from the street corner, quickly heading towards him.

"Don't come any closer!" Two guards immediately stepped forward to block the man.

As Joseph saw the deep lines of authority on the man's face, a smile spread across his own. Wasn't this "Pira...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 138

Chapter 138: The Talented Colonel

It had been five full days, and the autumn rain was still pattering incessantly. By now, no one doubted that France had truly entered the rainy season.

The roads were full of puddles and sticky mud. Laurent slowed down, carefully maneuvering the steering wheel to avoid the obstacles, and took a moment to complain to Charles, who was seated in the back:
“This is just the beginning, Lieutenant. It’s training me to drive on the battle...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 137

Chapter 137: Prefer Not to Know the Truth

"Then what should I do, General?" Charles retorted. "I don't want my tank to fail either, but the fact is, it doesn't stand a chance of winning!"

Gallieni was momentarily stunned, then realized that this was beyond Charles' control.

However, Gallieni still felt that inaction wasn't an option. "You can try to stop it!"

"How?" Charles softly countered before adding, "If they trusted me, there wouldn't have been the devel...

Chapter 366: Taking Over the Orc Camp

Having just endured a fierce battle, everyone was utterly exhausted. Without caring about appearances, they sat on the ground, each using their own secret methods of cultivation to recover as quickly as possible. Ironically, Tumisan, who had been seriously injured and missed the second half of the fight, was the only one still capable of some degree of vigilance. He stood to the side, keeping watch for the group.

Charlot’s right arm trembled slightly—he knew exactly what was happeni...

Chapter 365: The Lion-Slaying Assembly

Antonio, a Rank 23 Mist Knight, shared a common alma mater with Charlot Mecklenburg, both having graduated from Sheffield University. However, unlike Charlot, Antonio followed the orthodox path of the Lady of the Black Moon’s legacy. This included mastering the Dark Breathing Technique, Black Moon Meditation, and even training in the arts of a Darkmoon Warlock. Upon advancing to the Saint rank, the two major inheritances of the Lady of the Black Moon merged, elevating him to the status of a...

The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 122

Chapter 122: The "Shame" of the French Guard

Once all the plantation owners had signed the contracts for planting potatoes, Joseph smiled warmly and stated that a dedicated person would soon be coming to handle their membership in the French Brewing Techniques Association and to teach their brewers the relevant skills.

Lastly, he kindly reminded everyone to watch out for unauthorized wine cellars using the new brewing techniques without permission.

...

The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 121

Chapter 121: Loyalty to His Majesty the King is a Must!

After dealing with the grape mash, Joseph placed the water used for brewing into another large wooden barrel, maintaining the temperature at 60 degrees Celsius.

Half an hour later, Joseph took out the grape mash that had been soaked in hot water, covered it up, and began soaking the next batch...

In this way, he and Eymond worked for three or four hours, finally processing all the brewing mater...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 136

Chapter 136: Why Not Break Through with Tanks?

Charles felt lightheaded after just two small glasses.

Later, he would come to understand that the alcohol content of absinthe did not match its pure and delightful color. The weaker varieties were 45%, while the stronger ones could reach a staggering 89.9%.

The bottle that Lieutenant Colonel Fernand had shared with Charles was 50%, which explained his generosity in offering it.

Just as Charles started to feel uns...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 135

Chapter 135: Brothers Lost for Years

The negotiations went smoothly. Steed only glanced at the sketches and written descriptions before breaking into a joyful smile and offering two options:

"One million francs for the industrial rights, or a partnership where I'll give you 50% of the profits!"

Djoka was stunned by such generous terms. He hadn’t expected this unremarkable invention to be worth a million francs—more than the 990,000 francs for tank industrial rig...

Chapter 364: Could He Be the Evil God’s Illegitimate Son?

When Red Hawk left the Old Continent, she stationed a group of her subordinates, as well as her biological brother, in Red Cliff City.

Upon hearing this, Charlot Mecklenburg could only console the female Saint-rank warrior. He truly didn’t know if Red Hawk’s subordinates and brother had survived, but Red Cliff City, situated on the northern shore of the Red Dragon Strait, was one of the most disastrous cities in terms of casualties. The geographical conditions made escape almost imp...

Chapter 363: The Red Hawk

A woman of about twenty-seven or twenty-eight descended from the sky. Her appearance lacked distinct features associated with Fars or any other nation of the Old Continent. She was neither an orc nor someone recognizable from any known group; instead, there was an indescribable aura about her. Though undeniably a stunning beauty, she exuded an air of mystery and a faraway elegance.

Her attire was peculiar as well—not resembling the style of any Old Continent nation. It was highly prac...

The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 120

Chapter 120: Turning Passivity into Initiative

Bordeaux, as the most important export hub for French wine, has wine trading as the soul of the city.

The Royal Square, which lies next to Bordeaux's core transport waterway—the Garonne River—was once the royal residence of Louis XV. However, since the king no longer resides here, the vast square and the adjacent palace have been transformed into a trading venue for wine merchants and cellar owners.

The Crown Prince of France - Chapter 119

Chapter 119: The True France

"Your Highness, are you saying that blood is used to transport nutrients and oxygen?" Perna blinked her large, green eyes, her pretty face filled with seriousness. "So, if bloodletting is performed on a patient, it should make them weaker?"

Joseph gently clapped his hands. "Indeed, you have uncovered the truth."

"Then why do we perform bloodletting treatment?"

"That is a mistake."

"No wonder you have always r...

I Became a Tycoon During World War I - Chapter 134

Chapter 134: The Saint-Étienne Arms Factory

In the 16th arrondissement of Paris, Steed strolled across the golf course with Bonnet, the owner of Le Petit Journal. Two caddies followed a few steps behind, each carrying their respective golf bags and equipment.

Steed and Bonnet both belonged to the Republican Party—a party within the broader coalition of the Left.

This was somewhat convoluted. The term "Republican Party" referred collectively to all left-w...