The carriage sped along the smooth road, while Ogland sat in a chair, looking at the scenery outside and yawning in boredom.
As the person in charge of the Platinum Chamber of Commerce, Ogland could be considered to have achieved success and recognition. The Golden Bay was already on the right track. Through the control of the Golden Bay's freight business, the Platinum Family had obtained unimaginable wealth and prestige. Ogland's value had also risen because of this. Now, all that was left was to find a good husband, establish a happy family, have children, and raise the next generation.
But now, she was sitting in this carriage, speeding along the streets of the Country of Magic's capital, the City of Thousand Pagodas.
"Sister, do you think there'll be anything good at the magic exchange this time?"
Ogland's younger sister, who was sitting opposite her, swung her legs in boredom as she casually started a topic to pass the time.
"I don't know what good things will be on display … but there's bound to be a lot of good things at the magic exchange …."
For mages, the magic exchange was a place for them to exchange their technical insights, but for merchants and rulers, the magic exchange was equally important. The crystallization of those mages' fantastic ideas could be seen here, and one of them might be able to make a lot of money.
"I really don't know when the magic car will be put into production."
Ogland's younger sister yawned and complained.
"I heard that thing can run much faster than a carriage, and it doesn't need to rest. If only we could buy the technology for the magic car back then."
"That's a lot of money. The family won't allow it. It's better for us to do business in raw materials."
"But didn't Lord Fangzheng invite you to the magic exchange because he wants to cooperate with the Platinum Chamber of Commerce?"
"Who knows what he's thinking?"
Upon hearing this, Ogland was infuriated. She had been in the godforsaken Golden Bay for so long, but Fangzheng had never once seen her. He didn't even greet her. In the end, not long ago, she received a message from Fangzheng. Initially, she thought that he had finally remembered that there was someone working hard in the Golden Bay to help him count his money. In the end, when she opened the message, she realized that he wanted to discuss the cooperation with the Platinum Trade Union.
That wasn't all, but Fangzheng didn't even tell her about the collaboration, and instead told her to go to the Magic Engineering Exchange Conference by herself …. Ogland was furious.
Can't you be a little more considerate and concerned about me? Do you know what gentlemanly conduct is?
"I really don't know what Lord Fangzheng will offer to cooperate with our Chamber of Commerce … Don't tell me it's those terrifying magic warships?"
"I don't think so. If it was military equipment, he wouldn't need to look for our Platinum Chamber of Commerce."
Ogland shook her head. In fact, she didn't believe that Fangzheng would choose to sell those magic warships. Although the Platinum Family didn't dabble in arms, Ogland knew that metal warships of that level were definitely not for sale. Even if they really wanted to buy and sell it, they wouldn't do it in a public place like the Magic Engineering Exchange Conference.
At that moment, the carriage slowly came to a stop.
"We're here, Miss."
"Thank you."
Ogland got out of the carriage and tipped the coachman a silver coin. She looked around, lifted the hem of her skirt, and walked to the gate of the building that looked like a park. The gate was already full of people, but they were still orderly. After all, those who were qualified to participate in the Magic Engineering Exchange Conference were all respectable figures. They were either the managers of the Chamber of Commerce or the representatives of the various countries. There was even no lack of powerhouses. These people naturally knew the most basic etiquette.
Ogland and her sister lined up in the queue. It didn't take them long to pass the inspection and enter the venue of the Magic Engineering Exchange Conference.
"Wow …."
Upon entering the venue, Ogland's sister's eyes widened in surprise. She looked at everything in front of her and exclaimed in surprise.
At this moment, the entire park had been decorated by the mages with magic spells. There were all kinds of beautiful magical radiances and magical devices everywhere.
If Fangzheng had to comment on it, he would say that it was more like a fairytale playground than a conference ….
Compared to his sister, who was attending the Magic Engineering Exchange Conference for the first time, Ogland was obviously calmer. After all, she had been here more than once. So, Ogland took out the map given by the attendant at the door and began to search carefully.
"What are you looking for? Sister? "
"I'm looking for the Tendo Temple's booth … .Huh?"
"What's wrong?"
"The Tendo Temple's booth is actually in the central area …."
Ogland was astonished when she saw the location of the Heavenly Dao Palace's booth indicated on the map. Of course, she knew that a booth in the core area meant that it was a technology that had been "promoted" by the Nation of Magi. What did Mr. Fangzheng offer to make the Nation of Magi willingly give him the core booth?
But soon, Ogland discovered something even stranger.
Not far away, the people walking on the road were all holding a black rectangular object that looked like a slate in their hands. They were either yelling at the slate excitedly, or reaching out their hands to swipe on the slate. No one knew what they were doing, and almost everyone had one of these things.
"Excuse me, what's that in your hand?"
Ogland could not hold back her curiosity. She hurriedly stepped forward to stop a young noble and asked. The young noble was a little unhappy to see that he was stopped, but when he saw Ogland's face, his attitude immediately changed.
"This is a great invention, Miss! Very great! It's called a mobile phone! "
"A … mobile phone?"
"That's right. It allows me to communicate with people at a distance. It can even take pictures and write letters! I've never thought there would be such a magical thing! These mages … .these mages are amazing! "
"Really?"
Anyone in the 21st century would scoff at the functions the young noble mentioned, but for people in this world who basically relied on letters for long-distance communication, it was simply earth-shattering!
"Is this … some kind of communication device?"
"No, no, no, Miss, this is much better than those magic devices with permanent communication!"
The young noble shook his head.
"You should know that a magic tool with a permanent communication spell can only allow two people to communicate, but with this machine, you can communicate with anyone! As long as you exchange phone numbers, you can communicate with each other at any time! At any time, any place, anyone! "
As he spoke, the young noble waved his hand excitedly. At that moment, Ogland noticed that the black slate in his hand suddenly emitted a melodious sound. The young noble reached out and slid his finger across the slate, then brought it to his ear.
"Hello, yes, it's me. I'm back at the gate again …. Where are you? Oh? Is it that good? I'll go take a look too. Wait for me! "
As he spoke, the young noble slid his finger across the slate, put down the phone, and nodded politely at Ogland.
"Sorry, my friend is calling me. I have to leave first."
"Ah, where did you get this thing?"
"There's a window on the right over there. Everyone who enters the magic exchange can get a free gift! You can also go and ask for it. This is definitely an experience not to be missed! "
After saying that, the young noble immediately turned around and left. Ogland watched him leave, then turned around and grabbed his sister's hand.
"Let's go and see what this thing is."
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