The Possessor Mistook the Genre for 20 Years

69 – The World-Astonishing Special Carriage of the Magic Tower

The exterior of the Magic Tower’s special carriage was quite crude compared to the cars of the 21st century.

The researchers had never seen or even imagined a car, so it was only natural.

Franz knew this, so he didn’t particularly mind.

‘Rather, this is excellent.’

As expected of researchers from the Magic Tower. They had almost perfectly recreated what was drawn in the picture.

It was a pity that he couldn’t see the smooth, shiny paintwork unique to new cars, but they had used the best oil-based paint available, so it was passable.

Having finished admiring the exterior, Franz immediately opened the driver’s door.

‘Wow…’

Franz inwardly marveled at the door that opened without a single friction sound.

Honestly, he thought there might be some defects, but it was truly unexpected.

It seemed the researchers had put their all into making it.

It felt just like a concept car shown by a major company at a motor show to showcase their technology and draw consumer interest.

Of course, a car is ultimately a means of transportation.

No matter how excellent the exterior, if it didn’t run, it was all for naught.

With high expectations, Franz climbed into the car.

As he sat in the driver’s seat, the ergonomically designed seat comfortably supported his body.

Of course, his back would hurt after long hours of driving, but it was incomparable to sitting in a carriage.

Moreover, the countess who had sold him the robe had made him a well-ventilated natural leather seat, which was the icing on the cake.

‘Well then, let’s start the engine.’

Franz pressed the start button with his hand.

Then, the mana stored in the magic stone began to flow along the designated circuit.

From the four wheels to the convenience devices, all the circuits operated normally.

But he couldn’t be relieved until he confirmed that all the functions were working properly.

Click-.

When Franz pressed the button in front, a cool breeze flowed out.

It was possible thanks to the magic stones engraved with ice and wind magic.

Honestly, at first, I thought it would be fine as long as it could roll, but I changed my mind later.

Without air conditioning, it would be impossible to ride in the summer.

Even if it wasn’t summer, the car would be sealed, and if the sun shone strongly, it would be like a steamer.

‘Everything is normal.’

After checking a few more convenience features, Franz gave his approval.

Now, the only thing left was the driving evaluation.

Franz rolled down the window and spoke to the nervous researchers.

“Well, I’m off.”

“Yes…!”

Franz pushed the gear stick, which was in neutral, forward into drive.

As he slowly pressed the accelerator, the car began to move forward.

“Wow, wow-!”

The researchers’ reactions were naturally enthusiastic.

Even if they knew it was theoretically possible, seeing it with their own eyes was another kind of thrill.

Franz led the carriage out of the tower’s grounds.

‘Fortunately, the differential works well.’

A differential is a device that adjusts the rotation speed of the left and right wheels when the car turns.

Without it, even if the front wheels turned, the rear wheels would rotate at the same speed, making it difficult to turn.

Originally, a differential is a mechanical device with interlocking gears, but unfortunately, such precise gears are hard to expect in this world.

So, the theory was replaced with a magical formula and engraved into the magic stone, and fortunately, it worked well.

While Franz was checking the car, a commotion broke out in the village.

“Mom, what’s that?”

“Well, I don’t know? It’s my first time seeing it too.”

“Is it a carriage…? Well, it seems like it since the wheels are rolling…”

People who had only seen carriages every day couldn’t help but be surprised to see a modern SUV.

Naturally, everyone’s eyes were on the car.

Franz, who usually felt uncomfortable being the center of attention, didn’t mind it so much this time.

He wondered if this was how people who drove supercars felt.

The car was slowly moving through the village.

Suddenly, armored figures blocked the way.

They were the guards patrolling the village.

Franz slowly pressed the brake and brought the car to a stop.

Then he gazed steadily at the guard.

Since the windows weren’t tinted, it was possible to recognize his face…

As expected, the guard squinted his eyes and then quickly bowed his head in surprise.

It seemed he had recognized Franz’s face.

Franz rolled down the window and gestured for him to come closer.

The guard, with a tense expression, approached the window.

“Thank you for your hard work.”

“I’m, I’m sorry. I never imagined you were the Tower Lord. I just saw something suspicious rolling on the road, and the residents were making a fuss…”

He immediately adopted a submissive posture.

It was a natural reaction, as he had blocked the path of the Tower Lord, the lord of the magical city of Esther.

If Franz wanted, he could have executed the guard on the spot for various reasons.

Of course, that was just an example, not something he intended to do.

After all, what wrong had the guard done to deserve such treatment?

He was merely doing his best in his duty as a guard.

“I didn’t call you to reprimand you. I just wanted to let you know that we’re testing a new carriage from the tower, so there’s no need to worry.”

“Ah, I see. I acted hastily. I’m sorry.”

“Alright, then I’ll be on my way.”

Franz rolled up the window and started off again.

Having confirmed there were no issues with low-speed driving, it was now time to check high-speed driving.

Once he left the city, Franz gently pressed the accelerator.

The car’s speed gradually increased, and the scenery quickly receded from view.

‘Perfect.’

The lack of engine noise slightly diminished the romance, but conversely, the car’s quietness was overwhelming.

Moreover, despite the unpaved road and poor surface conditions, the impact felt by his body was minimal.

Thanks to the magical control suspension, which was no less effective than 21st-century electronic control suspension.

Satisfied with all the checks, Franz drove back to the tower.

The researchers’ faces tensed up again as they saw the car approaching the tower.

But contrary to their concerns,

Clap clap clap-.

Franz, who got out of the car, immediately burst into applause.

“Perfect. You have perfectly recreated the carriage I envisioned.”

“R-really?!”

“Yes, really. Of course, we need to test it on long-distance runs, but there doesn’t seem to be any major issues with the circuits and structure.”

The tense expressions of the researchers turned into joy.

‘I must show this to His Majesty.’

Even an emperor is still a man.

Seeing something like this would surely make his heart race.

Maybe I could even receive a royal medal.

After all, this is something that will revolutionize transportation.

‘Will Arian like it?’

Honestly, I don’t know. Women interested in cars are rare.

At least, she probably won’t dislike it….

Franz immediately conveyed the news to Arian.

Arian tilted her head in response.

“You made a carriage…?”

“Yes, to ride to the party.”

“I want to see it too…!”

Arian, unusually, smiled brightly.

So, naturally, he thought she would like it when she saw it in person.

But reality was not so kind.

“Tada-!”

Franz proudly showed Arian the car parked in a corner of the magic tower.

He was as excited as a child.

But Arian’s expression gradually hardened.

“What is this…?”

“This is the carriage I mentioned.”

“There’s no bed…?”

“Th…there isn’t one…?”

No matter how much you modify a carriage, do you usually expect there to be a bed inside?

Franz couldn’t understand Arian’s thoughts, but he let it slide.

Everyone has different desires, after all.

“Then where do we sleep?”

At her question, Franz thought his opportunity had finally come.

The chance to explain the advantages of this special carriage from the Magic Tower.

“Well, you don’t need to sleep. If you ride this, it takes less than a day to get to the Duchy of Freesia. Isn’t that amazing?”

This is truly an innovation.

Surely Arian would take it well…

‘Huh…?’

Surely, shortening the travel time is a good thing, but Arian’s expression was filled with disappointment.

“Then the day we get our Ludwin will be pushed back even further…”

Arian muttered to herself quietly.

Who is Ludwin, and what does it mean to get one?

He had no idea, but one thing was certain: she didn’t like his carriage.

“Arian, just get in.”

Franz was convinced that Arian disliked the carriage only because she hadn’t tried it yet.

So, to show her how great it was, he had no choice but to let her ride it.

“What?”

“Open the door and get in the carriage. Let’s take a quick spin.”

Once she tried it, her mind would change. Definitely.