Chapter 1396

"It was with my mentor whom War Legate Draco inquired about the railway years ago, about whether it was a possible task at the time. After that, my master left Wyvern Peak and returned to the campus to refine his skills. After four years of hard work, he completed this blueprint.

“Before he passed on, he gave this to me and told me to complete it for him because it was only a matter of time before Novemton needed it. And I believe that time has come," Oliver said.

He suddenly got on one knee and said, "Your Majesty, as the genius of the engineering institute, I request that you allow me to be the chief designer and engineer for this project. I will lead the workers and complete the railway through Mount Gremont. I shall offer up my life should I fail.”

Complicated feelings arose in Crystal when she saw Oliver kneeling before her.

"Oliver, the construction of this railway may exhaust all of our finances, so it has to be completed. Otherwise, we'd be irreversibly ruined."

"I underst