The image projected from the crystal began to repeat for the third time, and due to the lack of a high-quality magic net terminal to magnify and filter the image, the original image directly projected by the crystal appeared blurry and slightly distorted, but it was difficult for Cord to calm down when he looked at such a thing.

Not everyone can quickly think of the usefulness of something new when they see it - opening up a new field is often as difficult as opening up a new territory, and it takes not only intelligence and knowledge, but also a lot of talent and a little luck, and the courage to break the mold.

According to archaeologists, hominids hunted with stones and sticks, but they thought of tying stones to sticks, but it probably took thousands of years.

The voice of the eldest son, Parr, came from the door, awakening Codd from his thoughts: "Father, the representative of the Marlin Trading Company will be here soon—and it has been more than twenty minutes here. ”

"You go and receive you," said Cod, without looking up, "I have something to do here." ”

"But father, what they want to talk about is ......"

"You go to the reception," Cord repeated, "you know what to do, go ahead." ”

"Yes, father."

Pal left, and Film glanced at the big businessman in front of him a little nervously: "Mr. Cord, am I delaying your ......?"

"Don't worry, business is busy, but creative ideas are not to be missed," said Cod, smiling, and then carefully examining the blonde young man in front of him again, and then asked seriously, "Son, do you think about what to do with such a thing you have created?" ”

Film subconsciously pressed the hem of his coat and adjusted his bow tie, as if trying to make himself as decent as possible: "Sir, in fact, I ...... Not very sure. I just came up with an idea, the crystals didn't come to me, and I didn't create these runes, I just came up with the idea of recording the drama in the crystals and putting them on the magic web terminal...... But I didn't have my own troupe, and I didn't know how to buy the Magic Net terminal or sell the recorded plays.

"Mr. Cord, I don't know how to count an idea as money, so I want to come to the south, because the magic network terminal comes from here, I heard that there are many new things here, and there are people who are good at using new things, maybe here, someone can guide me."

Cod looked at Film very seriously: "...... I want to make sure first, have you ever told anyone about your 'idea'? ”

Film said honestly: "No...... Ah, I only mentioned it to one of my travel companions, who was an honest and knowledgeable man, and it was he who advised me not to dig my head and ask me to go to the New Immigration Counseling Office of the Government Affairs Department first. ”

“…… He's got great advice, but anyway, kid, your 'idea' needs to be monetized as soon as possible. ”

Hearing Cod's words, Film took a slow breath and finally spoke, "Sir, two thousand gold coins, I mean...... Ansu dong gold coin, or oval gold coin. ”

Cod was stunned for a moment, as if he couldn't believe the price he had heard, but Film thought that he had made a high price, and immediately continued: "Sir, two thousand gold coins, this idea belongs to you, it belongs to you completely." Of course, if you don't think it's worth it, you can drop a little more......"

Cod glanced at Film with a complicated expression.

Simple children...... When you take out the crystal and let people see the image recorded on it, your creativity is already on the line.

Perhaps most of the geniuses with unique vision will seem too simple in the field of human sophistication?

Film still looked at Cod a little nervously, he actually couldn't quite distinguish the relationship and characteristics of the nobles, merchants, citizens, government offices and other people in the new order of the South, he thought that the big businessman in front of him might be a member of the new nobility in the South, Film and his family had served the nobility for many years, and he was only nervous and uneasy in front of a big man like Cod.

And as for the two thousand gold coins...... This was enough to get his father's troupe out of the crisis, and he was even able to use the funds to form his own troupe in the south, which was the starting point for him to fight in this strange land in the south.

Cord withdrew his gaze and sighed inwardly.

2,000 gold coins...... This young man from the north could not imagine how much money flowed between the new companies in the south every day, nor could he imagine the future of the new things he created under the magic industrial system.

The big merchant subconsciously clenched his fists and stared at the crystal and rune devices on the table.

Only 2,000 gold coins, only 2,000 gold coins!!

He could even have paid nothing - because it's not a complicated technical creation, it's just an idea, an idea that is easy to implement for a big businessman like him!!

His fists slowly unfurled, then clenched again.

The silence made Film uneasy.

In silence, Cod stared at the shabby, outdated old runic substrates, at the artificial crystal, perhaps a scrap from the Southern Factory.

He remembered the first heating table he and his friends had built.

I remembered the machine tool that was salvaged out of an abandoned warehouse.

I remembered the frustration and confusion when I took the workers to buy a batch of cheap rune substrates from Kant's factory, only to find that all the substrates could not be used due to the wrong standard after pulling them back.

I remembered that I had been standing in front of the technical college all day, just to get a magic technician to take a look at my factory.

In a trance, he seemed to hear a crisp and beautiful voice saying to himself—Mr. Cord, this city is full of gold.

Clenched his fists and tapped lightly on the table, as if on his own heart.

Film was startled by the other party's movement, and he just wanted to ask, but saw the big businessman in front of him shake his head slightly: "Child, I don't plan to buy it." ”

Film immediately spoke: "Sir, you can think again......"

"Kid, I'm not done yet," said Cod, waving his hand, pulling out two blank pieces of letterhead from a drawer at his desk, taking the dipping pen and writing quickly, continuing as he wrote, "I don't buy it because it deserves more—I'll write you two letters, which should be of great help to you......"

Film watched with some confusion as he watched as Cod moved, and before he could ask, he listened to the big merchant opposite, "Have you figured out how to name such a new thing you've created?" ”

"I call it the 'Shadow Show,' sir." Film said quickly.

"Okay, I'll write it."

After a quick moment of writing, Ced packed one of the letters, sealed it with fire paint, wrapped it around a special magic thread, and handed the other unsealed letter directly to Film: "This is the letter of proof, you take it and your 'Shadow Show' to the government office and find the 'Patent Registry', the sooner the better." In addition, this is a letter of introduction, you take it to the Magic Network Communications Bureau and find His Highness the Grand Archon Hety, or go to the Magic Technology Department and find His Highness Rebecca...... Trust me, they'll meet you. ”

Born into a commoner and a family that had served the nobility for generations, Film was startled when he heard Cod's words, and he couldn't believe the name he had heard, let alone the possibility that he might be meeting the two highnesses of the empire - things had gone completely beyond the young man's imagination, and he even exclaimed slightly.

It was only after receiving Cord's reconfirmation that Film was sure that there was nothing wrong with his ears, and then he lowered his head and glanced at the document addressed to the "Patent Registry" of the Government Office, on which he saw his name—

To the Patent Registry of the Government Council:

It is hereby proved that Mr. Film from Barron Town, Plains of the Holy Spirit, is the creator and holder of the "Magic Shadow Drama" technology...... Mr. Film shall have the full right to benefit, use, and dispose of the technology (idea) and enjoy all corresponding honors.

Carroll Business Association Cod Baldwin

Cred let out a long sigh, a strange sense of relief lingering over him.

"Sir......" Film looked at the supporting documents in his hand, even if he didn't understand the new laws on technology, even if he didn't understand the rules of the "Cecil Order", he also realized the meaning behind these two documents and Cod's intentions, the young man from Barron said with hesitation, "How should I repay you?" ”

Cod looked at Film, and in those pale eyes, he saw sincerity and a hint of unease.

"I have only one request," said the big businessman slowly, "that one day, when your Shadow drama develops, and when your 'theater in the crystal' is everywhere, I want you to leave me half a minute at the beginning of each of your productions—until the day the Cod Family Company closes." ”

"Half a minute?"

"Yes, to show my merchandise – that's the price I offered."

"Of course, sir, there is no problem with that." Film said quickly.

Cred nodded slightly.

Perhaps the standard answer for a knight is that there is no need to reciprocate.

But he was a businessman.

An excellent businessman.

The young man from Barron stood up, carried two letters in his arms, took his suitcase, and with a steady and relaxed smile, took his leave.

Cod watched as the young man walked towards the door, and just as the other man was about to step through the door, he suddenly stood up, "Mr. Film." ”

Film stopped in confusion and turned his head: "Yes, sir?" ”

"Welcome to the South," said Cord, smiling and exclaiming, "there's gold here." ”

Film paused for a moment, then smiled back as well: "Yes, Mr. Cord, thank you. ”

There was silence in the office.

Cod stepped away from his desk and slowly walked to the floor-to-ceiling window.

The snowflakes are still falling, the north wind is blowing, the snow is dancing like a veil, and the factories and roads are gradually turning silvery.

As the sky darkened, the magic crystal street lamps on the road leading to the city center gradually lit up, and the shadows of passers-by in winter clothes and black cars gradually thinned out, except for the end of the road and the magic net terminal near the square, as always, projecting light and displaying images.

"Good luck, young man."

……

Leaving the Cod's Family, Fille returned to the avenue with some excitement, anticipation of the future burning in his chest, as if to make this cold and snowy day lovely.

He saw a figure standing not far away, and snowflakes swirled around the figure, churning and flying like elves.

"Hey! Findir! Film walked forward quickly and greeted the other party, "I thought you were gone......"

Fendil, who had short silver hair, laughed and looked at Film with a smile on his face: "I don't have anything to do, why don't I wait here for your good news - judging by your expression, it should indeed be good news?" ”

"Yes," Film retracted his gaze from the flying snowflakes around Fendil - he knew the identity of the other spellcaster when he was on the boat, but Fendil's personality was unlike any other spellcaster he had ever seen, and after the initial tension had dissipated, he was left with nothing but admiration and envy for Fendil's ability to control the ice and snow, "Good news - except that Mr. Cord didn't buy my 'idea'. ”

"Oh?"

"He gave me two letters, one to the Government Affairs Department, saying that it could prove the ownership of the 'Magic Shadow Drama' to me, and the other letter asked me to take to the imperial capital, saying that I could meet Princess Rebecca and Her Royal Highness Princess Heti in person......"

"Ah," said Findil softly, turning his head and glancing at the door of the Codder's company, "this Mr. Cod...... He was indeed an upright man. ”

"What did you say?"

"No, it's nothing," Findil smiled and shook his head, "Then it looks like we'll be together for a long time - I'm going to the Imperial Capital too." ”

Film looked rather happy: "Really? By the way, I haven't asked, what are you doing in the south? ”

"I'm here to study," Findil smiled, spreading her hands, "and my aunt thinks I should learn something I can't learn at home—she's always using other people's children to stimulate me." ”

"Ah...... It was a disaster. ”

"Who's to say it isn't?"