In 1200 AD, the first International Expo was held in Platinum City, the "City of Sky Lake" in the Great Breta Kingdom. The city was once the headquarters of the Steam Cult and the birthplace of the Steam Age. Therefore, the theme of the expo's external publicity was "Industry in the Steam Age". Later, the theme of the second Dulinsas Expo was "War and Peace", and the theme of the third Aix Expo was "The Glow of the Revival Age"... and then there were "Reform advances", "Our Unknown World", "Observe the Ocean", "The Great Discovery of Navigators", "Trade Expansion and New Era", etc.

It may be believed that the theme of the World Expo represents the curve and development of the Western Continent. It is not straight, but curved, tangled, complicated, and sometimes even retreats. But no matter what, it is always on the road ahead.

To this day, the theme of the 11th Nimshall Expo is - human history and civilization.

"... Ten thousand years ago, humans looked up at the starry sky and hid in the glory of the sun and the moon; five thousand years ago, civilization began to sprout and grew under the first fire; two thousand years ago, the Renaissance, four sages showed us the infinite possibilities of human beings; seven hundred years ago, humans mastered the power of steam engines, but this triggered a tragic war; two hundred years ago, we landed on the continent across the sea and contacted strange civilizations for the first time. Looking back on history, we can easily find that the potential driving force of civilization is not inspired by individual individuals, but driven by all common inner wishes."

"...The brilliant and brilliant human civilization should become the leader of the world and bring the dawn of a new era. However, the struggle between power and power has dragged down the process of historical development. The pace of the times always moves forward, and if we cannot follow closely, we will only be abandoned. If we cannot learn to pay attention to the past history, we will also be unable to learn to create a future for tomorrow, and the two have the same meaning to mankind."

"A civilization that forgets history will inevitably forget the disasters of the future. Therefore, today, we gather here to hold the 11th International Expo to show the guests participating in the event 5,681 exhibits from 53 countries and 72 pavilions, with a time span of three thousand years. Among these ancient historical relics, perhaps the Great Britta people can also feel the belief of Joan of Arc in the past to defend the rights of the people, and the Minderias can also trace the long river, fight side by side with the great Marshal Napoleon on the vast field, and listen to the cheers from the soldiers... History is often with mankind, but we have never discovered it."

"At the same time, it is also looking forward to the future and exploring the possibilities of the times: whether one day we can fly freely in the sky without the power of aerobatics? Is that one day cheaper and cleaner energy will enter the account books of every household? Is that one day steam engines will be eliminated, and more advanced machinery will take its place... The past history is already limited, but the future of mankind is infinite."

"It is now at 9:30 am on December 30, 1855. In the name of the speaker of the opening ceremony of this expo, I announced that the 11th Nimshaer National Expo has officially begun!"

The elegant middle-aged gentleman on the stage left his last sentence, and the audience suddenly burst into applause and cheers. Some were shouting "Long live", some people excitedly threw their hats into the sky, and the ladies and wives who paid attention to etiquette used handkerchiefs instead. For a time, the sky higher than the tree-shaded canopy was full of colorful hats and handkerchiefs, which were more colorful than the colorful garlands and balloons decorated around, which were dazzling and dazzling.

With the end of the opening ceremony, the originally closed exhibition halls of various countries have also opened their doors to welcome tourists from all over the world, and will show them the glorious history of their own country and various possibilities about the future.

It was clear that the temperature was very low, but the entire East and North Districts were shrouded in a warm atmosphere. The cold winter could not stop the enthusiasm of tourists. They were like gathered sardines, rushing towards every street and alley like waves. This surging posture was even enough to swallow and eat the largest sperm whale on the seabed. On the streets they passed by, it seemed like a small earthquake. The roofs, eaves and windows were trembling and shook the frost and snow all over the sky.

"Tsk." Alice was shocked when she saw this scene: "There are too many people. Now you will be squeezed to death when you go in?"

"You should be glad that during the Expo, horse-drawn carriages and steam trains were prohibited from passing through the East and North areas. In fact, small-scale stampede casualties often occurred in previous expos," Linge told his companions: "After the crowd scattered into the various exhibition halls, traffic will be much smoother, and we will go in again then."

Alice put her chin with her thumb and index finger, frowned and thought deeply: "But in this way, isn't the exhibition hall full of people? How do we go in and visit?"

"..."

Does this guy really think he is here for a trip?

Lingge was speechless, but turned his head to find that his sister was introducing the expo to the little fairy in her chest pocket and the two queens, and strongly recommended the exhibition hall in the grass garden. They were also very focused and devoted, and couldn't help but feel speechless.

It seems that he is the only one who remembers that he is not here to travel.

...

After waiting for a while, seeing the crowds of people gradually becoming sparse and would not affect normal passage, Linge took the girls through the municipal square and felt the unique style of the 11th International Expo up close.

At this time, the East District had the largest flow of people and the largest number of exhibition halls, which was the famous Miha Yiner Boulevard. This road was built in 1550 AD. It started from the Kore King Fountain in the east, and passed through two small and exquisite springs in the middle. It finally stopped at the city's highest-end Michesen Hot Spring Hotel. There are important buildings such as the Municipal Government, Business Association, and Bar Association, as well as leisure places such as coffee shops, clubs, high-end restaurants, and department stores. It is a major tourist attraction in Nimshall.

However, in order to prepare for the pre-exhibition of the fair, demolition started here five years ago, and some houses and shops were converted into exhibition halls of large and small sizes, including the three traditional powers of the Western Land and the alliance of church groups. Their exhibition halls are all located on this street.

Among them, the largest, the most unique style, and therefore the most eye-catching one is a magnificent building over 30 meters high, with three floors painted on the surface, with a dark and bright copper color, and the architectural style is grand and atmospheric, with a quaint and elegant beauty. The door of this exhibition hall is surrounded by iron railings of withered flowers. At this time, it seems that a certain exhibit is exhibited in the open air, attracting a large group of tourists to stop.

What is particularly noticeable is that the gate leading to the courtyard is not any traditional building type, but is built with exposed steel, brass gears, metal bearings, yellowing, even discarded firearms and clocks. At first glance, it gives people a strong and shocking visual beauty. In Alice's words, it is the "postmodern steam wasteland industrial style". Although Linger doesn't know what style this is, and she always feels that she doesn't understand it, just talking nonsense.

"What country's exhibition hall is this?" The lively scene in the courtyard attracted Alice's attention, and she asked curiously.

Mettyn ​​looked through the exhibition manual in his hand and searched carefully. This was bought for one penny from a "conscientious vendor who didn't want to be named". In fact, it can be collected for free at the Expo Center venue, but it was too troublesome to run back, so he bought one.

After turning a few pages, she found the corresponding target. Because such a unique exhibition hall is obviously at the forefront in the manual: "Ah, there is, it is the exhibition hall of the Natural Disaster Mission, the 'Steam Science and Technology Museum'. They are displaying various mechanical creations, including civil machinery and industrial machinery, including backward machinery invented by the Steam Cult in the Steam Era and now gradually eliminated, as well as new machinery developed and created independently, and even prototypes of the first generation of steam engines invented by Master Watt... I really want to take a look."

The little girl's face showed a longing expression. Although she herself was more in love with herbs and medicine, who could ignore the charm of the first generation of steam engines in this brilliant and splendid industrial era?

That's the pioneer of opening up steam civilization.

"Then go and see." Xie Mi found her head in her chest pocket and stared at the direction of the Steam Science and Technology Museum curiously: "Isn't it here? You don't have to go far, although there are a lot of people."

"It's not a problem of crowds." Metien whispered: "Have you forgotten that the Natural Disaster Mission is also a member of the sect association, Xie Mi."

"I mean!" Xie Mi shivered and shook her head suddenly: "Then forget it, let's go to other exhibition halls."

Although St. Charlie's fate is covered by the silk thread, it will not be discovered in theory, but...what?

It is better to be cautious.

Alice scratched her hair and asked in confusion: "The exhibition hall of the Natural Disaster Mission? I heard that they also participate in public utilities, usually helping to prevent and deal with various natural disasters, and at the same time resettle victims and carry out post-disaster reconstruction work. So why do we exhibit so many steam machinery? The name of the Steam Science and Technology Museum does not match their job at all?"

"Because you made a mistake in the job of the Natural Disaster Mission." Linge Dandan said: "Public disaster relief activities are their investment in public welfare undertakings, and the job of the Natural Disaster Mission is actually scientific research and development and mechanical transformation. It is said that they directly inherited many of the legacies of the Steam Cult and are the church with the most scientists and inventors in the church unit. The "natural disaster detection device" invented has been analyzed to date. No one can analyze the principles of prediction and warning of natural disasters. After coordination with the governments of various countries, a large-scale deployment and installation has been carried out. A natural disaster detection network covering the Western continent has been established, which has slowed down the troubles of natural disasters for the people in most parts of the Western continent. Although it is not completely eliminated, it is also a great achievement."

“…”

Alice took out her ears and didn't want to listen again.

From proposing the "Oritosnake" plan and establishing a night habitat for night watchmen, to establishing a garden of plants and trees organized by the Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders; from the Crimson Church, which supported 300,000 troops to dominate overseas colonial wars, to the trial of the Vatican in the extinction of civilization to fight against aliens and magicians... Now a natural disaster mission has been established to establish a "scourge detection network" in the Western Continent. The scourges united in Linger have become increasingly powerful.

If she listened further, she was afraid that she would lose confidence.

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