The image projected from the crystal was repeated for the third time. Without a high-quality magic net terminal to magnify and filter the image, the original image projected from the crystal was blurry and slightly distorted. But Codd could not calm down when he looked at it.
Not everyone could quickly think of the use of a new thing after seeing it. The difficulty of opening a new field was often no less than opening up a new land. It required not only intelligence and knowledge, but also outstanding talent, a little luck, and the courage to break the rules.
According to archaeologists, primitive humans hunted with stones and sticks. But when they thought of tying stones to sticks, it might have taken them thousands of years.
His eldest son Phal's voice came from the door, waking Codd from his thoughts. "Father, the representative of the Marlin Trading Company will be here soon. And it's been more than twenty minutes."
"You go receive them," Codd said without looking up. "I'm busy here."
"But father, they want to talk about —"
"You go receive them," Codd repeated. "You know how to deal with them. Go."
"Yes, father."
Phal left, and Firm looked nervously at the merchant in front of him. "Mister Codd, did I delay your —"
"Don't worry about it. Business matters are endless, but creative ideas are not to be missed." Codd smiled and looked at the blond young man before him seriously. "Son, have you thought about what you're going to do with the thing you've created?"
Firm subconsciously pressed the hem of his coat and adjusted his bow tie, as if trying to make himself as presentable as possible. "Sir, actually I … am not very sure. I just thought of an idea. I didn't create the crystal, and I didn't create the runes. I just thought of recording the play in the crystal and putting it on the magic net terminal. But I don't have my own troupe, and I don't know how to buy the magic net terminal or sell the recorded play.
"Mister Codd, I don't know how to calculate the cost of the idea. That's why I wanted to come to the south. The magic net terminal came from here. I heard that there are many new things here, and there are people who are good at using new things. Maybe there is someone here who can teach me."
Coade stared at Firm solemnly. "… I want to confirm if you've told anyone about your 'idea'?"
Firm said honestly, "No … Ah, I only mentioned it to one of my traveling companions. He's an honest and knowledgeable man. It was him who suggested that I should go to the Newcomer Consultation Office in the government office to ask for information instead of looking around."
"… He gave you a very good suggestion. But no matter what, child, your 'idea' needs to be realized as soon as possible."
Hearing Coade's words, Firm slowly took in a deep breath and finally opened his mouth, "Sir, 2000 gold coins, I mean... Ansu shield gold coins or oval gold coins."
Coade was stunned for a moment, as if he couldn't believe the price he just heard. Firm, on the other hand, thought that his price was too high, so he immediately said, "Sir, 2000 gold coins, and this idea will belong to you, completely yours. Of course, if you think it's not worth it, you can lower it a little more … "
Coade glanced at Firm with a complicated expression.
Innocent child … When you take out the crystal and let others see the image recorded on it, your idea is already in danger.
Perhaps most geniuses with unique vision are too naive in the field of the ways of the world?
Firm was still looking at Coade nervously. In fact, he couldn't really distinguish the relationships and characteristics of the nobles, merchants, citizens, and government offices under the new order in the Southern Border. He thought that the great merchant in front of him might be a member of the new nobles in the Southern Border. Firm and his family had served the nobles for many years, and he only felt nervous and uneasy in front of a big shot like Coade.
As for 2000 gold coins … this was enough to get his father's troupe out of the crisis. He could even use this money to set up his own troupe in the Southern Border. For him, this was the starting point of his struggle in this unfamiliar land in the Southern Border.
Coade withdrew his gaze and sighed inwardly.
2000 gold coins … This young man from the North couldn't imagine how much money flowed between the new companies in the Southern Border every day, nor could he imagine what kind of future the new things he created would have under the magical engineering industry system.
The great merchant subconsciously clenched his fists and stared at the crystal and runic device on the table.
Only 2000 gold coins, only 2000 gold coins!!
He didn't even have to pay a single coin — because this wasn't a complicated technological creation, it was just an idea, an idea that was easy to realize for a great merchant like him!!
His fists slowly loosened and then slowly clenched again.
The silent atmosphere made Firm uneasy.
In the silence, Coade stared at the simple and outdated rune boards, and at the artificial crystal that might have been an obsolete product of the southern factory.
He remembered the first heating station that he and his friends created.
He remembered the lathe that he found in the old warehouse.
He recalled the frustration and bewilderment he felt when he brought his workers to buy a batch of cheap rune substrates from Kant's factory. When he pulled them back, he found that all the substrates could not be used because of the wrong standard.
He remembered standing at the gate of the Technical College for an entire day just to invite a magical engineer to take a look at his factory.
In a trance, he seemed to hear a clear and pleasant voice saying to him — Mr. Coade, this city is full of gold.
Coade clenched his fists and lightly knocked on the table, as if he was knocking on his own heart.
Firm was startled by the other party's movement. He was about to ask when he saw the great merchant in front of him shake his head gently. "Child, I don't plan to buy it."
Firm immediately said, "Sir, you can think about it again …"
"Child, I haven't finished yet." Coade waved his hand and took out two blank letters from one of the drawers of his desk. He took a dipping pen and began to write quickly. As he wrote, he continued, "I don't want to buy it because it's worth more. I'll write you two letters. These two letters should be of great help to you …"
Firm looked at Coade's actions with some confusion. Before he asked, he heard the great merchant say, "Have you thought about how to name this new thing you created?"
"I call it 'Magic Movie', sir," Firm quickly said.
"Okay, I'll write it down."
After a while of writing, Coade packed one of the letters, sealed it with wax and wrapped it with a special magic thread. He then handed the other unsealed letter directly to Firm. "This is the letter of proof. Take this and your 'Magic Movie' to the Government Hall and find the 'Patent Registry'. The sooner the better. Also, this is the letter of recommendation. Take it to the Magic Network Communication Bureau and find Her Highness Heti, or to the Magic Technology Department and find Her Highness Rebecca. Trust me, they will meet you. "
Firm, who was born a commoner and whose family had served the nobles for generations, was shocked when he heard Coade's words. He could not believe the names he heard, and even more could not believe that he might meet the two Highnesses of the Empire. The development of the matter was completely beyond the young man's imagination. He even exclaimed a little.
After receiving Coade's confirmation, Firm was sure that his ears weren't playing tricks on him. He lowered his head and glanced at the document written to the 'Patent Registry' of the City Hall. He saw his name on it — —
To the Patent Registry of the Government Hall:
This is to certify that Mr. Firm from Barron Town in the Plains of the Holy Spirit is the creator and holder of the 'Magic Movie' technology. Mr. Firm shall have the right to benefit, use and dispose of the technology (creativity) and enjoy all the corresponding honors.
Coade Baldwin of the Calore Merchant Association
Coade let out a long sigh. A wonderful feeling of relief lingered around him.
"Sir …" Firm looked at the certificate in his hand. Even though he did not understand the new laws about technology and the operating rules of the 'Cecil Order', he now realized the meaning behind the two documents and Coade's intention. The young man from Barron Town spoke with hesitation. "How should I repay you?"
Coade looked at Firm. In those light-colored eyes, he saw sincerity and a trace of uneasiness.
"I only have one request," the big merchant said slowly. "One day, when your 'Magic Movie' develops and your 'Theatre in the Crystal' spreads everywhere, I hope that you will leave me half a minute at the beginning of each of your works until the day Coade Family Communication Company closes down."
"Half a minute?"
"Yes, to display my goods. That's the price I'm asking."
"Of course, sir. No problem," Firm said quickly.
Coade nodded slightly.
Perhaps a Knight's standard answer was that there was no need to repay him.
But he was a merchant.
An excellent merchant.
The young man from Barron Town stood up. With the two letters in his arms and his suitcase, he left with a steady and relaxed smile.
Coade watched the young man walk to the door. When the young man was about to step through the door, Coade suddenly stood up. "Mr. Firm."
Firm stopped in confusion and turned his head. "Yes, sir?"
"Welcome to the Southern Territory," Coade said loudly with a smile. "There's gold everywhere."
Firm was stunned for a moment. When he reacted, he also smiled back. "Yes, Mr. Coade. Thank you."
The office quieted down.
Coade left the desk and walked slowly to the floor-to-ceiling window.
The snowflakes were still falling. The north wind blew, and the snow danced like a curtain. The factory and the road gradually turned silver.
The sky gradually darkened. On the road leading to the city center, the magic crystal road lights gradually lit up. The pedestrians in winter clothes and the shadows of black cars gradually became sparse. Only the magic network terminals at the end of the road and near the square projected light and showed images as usual.
"Good luck, young man."
…
After leaving Coade's company, Firm returned to the main road in a somewhat excited mood. The anticipation for the future was burning in his chest, as if it made the cold snowy day become cute.
He saw a figure standing not far away. Snowflakes were swirling around the figure like fairies.
"Hi! Fendill! "Firm quickly stepped forward and greeted the figure." I thought you had left … "
Fendill, who had short silver hair, smiled and looked at the smiling Firm. "I have nothing to do. Why don't I wait for your good news here? Looking at your expression, it should be good news, right?"
"Yes." Firm withdrew his gaze from the snowflakes dancing around Fendill. He already knew that Fendill was a spellcaster when they were on the ship, but Fendill's character was different from the other spellcasters he had seen before. After the initial nervousness dissipated, Firm was only admiring and envious of Fendill's ability to control ice and snow. "It's good news, but Mr. Cord did not buy my 'idea'."
"Oh?"
"He gave me two letters. One is to the government office, saying that it can prove the ownership of 'Magic Movie' to me. The other one is for me to bring to the capital, saying that I can meet Princess Rebecca and Princess Heti …"
"Ah," Fendill said softly. She turned her head and glanced at the door of Coade's company. "This Mr. Coade … is indeed a righteous person."
"What did you say?"
"No, nothing." Fendill shook her head with a smile. "Then it seems that we can travel together for a long time. I'm also going to the capital."
Firm showed a rather happy expression. "Really? Oh right, I haven't asked. What are you doing in the south? "
"I'm here to study." Fendill smiled and spread her hands. "Aunt thinks that I should learn something that I can't learn at home. She always uses other people's children to provoke me."
"Ah … that's a disaster."
"Who says it isn't?"
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