I, transformed into a vampire girl, sparked the Industrial Revolution.

Chapter 52 Miss Alice's Leisure Time

Alice believed that rest time was very important, and that rest and work should be equally important. Considering that there are 24 hours in a day, eight hours should be used for work, eight hours for rest, and the remaining eight hours for sleep. This applies to any government department, which led to the resurgence of various tea parties. Of course, people need a lubricant, whether they are workers or civil servants. They enjoy something to drink during their leisure time. Tea from the East and cocoa from the South, and coffee from even further south, are especially pleasant.

Wherever there are people, there is a social dynamic. Even royalty sometimes needs to unite its citizens, whether they are wealthy merchants or scholars and professors. Since that glorious victory in the war, the royal family seems to have been revived. In the north, at least compared to the south, people prefer Amelia, which shares the pie with everyone, so there are more and more invitations.

Inviting members of the royal family to balls or tea parties was common even before the upheavals in the empire, but Empress Eishia had no children and was unable to spare the time, so it was difficult to invite them most of the time.

Now, with the princess's appearance, social elites have once again seen this possibility. Of course, Alice prefers to head towards the academic lecture hall of the National United University or the direction of the American Academy of Sciences.

However, Alicia would sometimes ask Alice to temporarily put down her academic materials and accompany her to meetings. This group now belonged to the "new aristocracy" class, the backbone of the country. To put it simply, they were the new elites born from the economic foundation created by Alice. No matter what happens in the future, if they want to win this war, they need more support, whether from the people or from the elites. These are the forces they need to win over.

"Unite all forces that can be united. My daughter, you understand this principle too."

Alice nodded. She couldn't refute that point. Although she opposed most of the capitalist aristocracy, she couldn't deny that, at this stage, they were an important force for Alice to overthrow the old, dark Middle Ages.

Violence can destroy people, but after the ashes, a new order is always needed. The new order replaces the old order, capitalism replaces feudal society. Alice is not some great teacher; she cannot immediately put the working class in control of everything. The wisdom of the workers, their general quality and cultural level are not yet sufficient to support an ideal society.

All she could do was to insert more popular forces into this new order and do her best to pave the way for the next era.

"The ruler of the great Emerald City, the Lord of the Red Collar, the sovereign of the nation, the glorious vampire emperor, the great conqueror, Her Majesty Empress Aisilia, and the reformer of the great Emerald City, the protector of the people, the lord of industry, Princess Alice, have arrived!!"

The waiter loudly announced a series of titles. The mother and daughter were dressed to the nines. Today's ball was almost like an annual meeting of the government and the powerful. Alice took it as a rare time to rest, at least to give her eyes and hands a break and take a break from reports, numbers and pens.

Alicia had instructed Alice to "act like a real girl," at least during this meeting, but Alice was only vague, shaking her shoulders, shaking her head, and waving her hand.

These kinds of parties and banquets are just for relaxation. As is customary, Alicia is the main character, but Alice suddenly realizes that everyone's eyes are actually on her.

Alicia had anticipated this situation. Alice was much better than herself as a ruler. She had deeper connections with academia and industry. As the head of the National Development and Reform Commission, she interacted with a large number of civil servants and local government personnel every day.

Therefore, in most people's eyes, Alice is the one in charge, while Alicia is essentially a hands-off manager. Alicia is happy with this situation, only managing military matters and occasionally getting intimate with Alice.

"My esteemed pillars of the nation, it is a pleasure to see you. The country thanks you for your support and contributions. Let the ball begin."

The musicians waved their instruments, and the guests gathered together. Alice was wearing a dress, but Alicia had cleverly put high heels on her, making it difficult for her to make any big movements. Therefore, Alice could only stand carefully, trying her best not to fall.

“Your Highness, my name is Elanki Sweet. Do you remember me?”

A demon woman dressed in a gorgeous gown with flowing blonde hair stepped forward, raising her glass to Alice in a toast. Alice nodded and said, "Of course, Ms. Elanchi, you are the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, of course I remember."

Alice raised her glass. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is certainly an important department. They are in charge of overseas trade, while commercial matters fall under the purview of the Organization Department's Commercial Committee."

"I would like to introduce you to a gentleman, a very important gentleman..."

Alice nodded, signaling her to continue. At every banquet, there were people who needed introductions, job offers, hints of benefits, and even introductions of their sons by powerful figures.

Alice only struck up a few words out of politeness.

"A navigator, a respectable lady, she heard that you have always believed there is a continent in the West that we do not yet know about..."

"Let her in."

"Your Highness, Olina Christopher salutes you!"

The woman was dressed in a nautical uniform, wearing a tricorn hat, and had a healthy wheat-colored complexion. Vice Minister Ailanqi introduced her to the woman, saying that Olina had the best naval department under her command, which had once sailed through the waters of the human church, discovered several islands and small kingdoms in the south, and had also visited the distant dwarf kingdom and the elven empire.

"You're a navigator, aren't you?"

"Your Highness, I am certainly a navigator, but I am also an astrologer~"

Olina raised her hand, and Alice clearly saw a starry sky appear in her palm. Pointing to the starry sky, Alice asked her curiously, "What kind of magic is this?"

"Astrologists have all sorts of spells, but my spell is nothing more than stargazing. Do you know what the so-called North Star is?"

Alice thought to herself, "This is the North Star."

"of course."

"This spell can transfer the stars in the sky into this small magical vortex. Even if the weather changes suddenly, I can use it to find the right direction. The North Star is the pearl that points to the right course."

A magical version of a compass? Alice looked at the spell with curiosity; it seemed that magic did have its merits.

"So, would you like to search for a new continent?"

“Your Highness, that is why I have come here. As a navigator, I have led fleets through the most dangerous seas and battled the most dangerous storms. I was able to fight and win against the goblins in the Genoa Islands, and I finally unearthed the pirate treasure of the Siana Islands.”

"You shouldn't be lacking a fleet right now, right?"

"No, no, Your Highness, you must know that sailing is a dangerous activity, and one can easily become a fish if one is not careful."

In short, you have to pay.

"Alright then, go talk to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Geological Commission, and tell them that you have received my orders to set off to search for possible new continents and open up new sea routes."

"It is my pleasure to serve you, Your Highness."

Olina took Alice's hand, kissed it, and then stepped aside like a legendary captain.