After successfully delivering the ordered equipment, Gustav felt as if he was out of strength.

He was able to complete seven pieces of equipment etching in one night, and completed all the orders in a little more than a week, but the whole human brain was like a depleted spring.

Today is the day of the last piece of equipment to be delivered, and Lucia decides to celebrate.

It's before the big war, and the way to celebrate is to have a small buffet. The attendees included all the staff of the Marcus Sword and Magic Enchantment Workshop, some family members, and some people related to the industry.

"This time, the profit of the workshop is relatively good, and the organizers give the highest price in the market, with a total profit of more than 17,000 gold karin. Lucia concluded. "The feedback from the coordinating committee is very good, and we think that the enchanted equipment produced is basically in line with military standards. However, I am afraid that the days ahead will be even harder, and I hope that you will try your best to maintain a calm mind. ”

The enchanters all stood up, and it really took a lot of their energy to fulfill this urgent order.

They have every right to be proud of it.

"I won't talk about the excess, the wine, the food, let tonight be a beautiful night that can relieve tension in the midst of war. Lucia picked up the glass in her hand, and inside was a clear fruit wine, soaked with a sour fruit.

"To the great Arcane Second Republic. The toast was crisply spoken, and Lucia took the lead in selecting food from the plate.

The buffet was a good one, and Gustav stuffed a lot of stuff into his stomach.

Lucia was wearing an elegant evening gown with a lot of white skin on her back.

She is usually not very serious as the head of the eldest sister, and it is rare to see such a charming dress.

"Hey, Gustav. As the next successor of the workshop, Lucia's communication with the staff is a necessary skill, and she is now practicing this principle. "You've done a great job, and frankly, far more than I could have imagined. ”

It was Lucia's decision to suddenly activate Gustav, who was still in the internship stage, and although Rento Marcus was interested in Gustav's future and potential, he still wanted to suppress this future enchanter first.

"Thank you for the opportunity," Gustav nodded slightly, setting the plate aside. "I'm honored to be able to work as an enchanter in this time of war to make equipment that can bring victory. ”

Lucia pointed to the raised platform next to the floor-to-ceiling window of the banquet venue and asked, "There are some things I want to talk to you about alone, do you have time?"

If other women had asked such a question, Gustav might have some reverie, but the person who said it was Lucia, who had an aura, and Gustav knew that she must be doing business.

"Of course. Gustav was a little puzzled, wondering why Lucia was talking to him.

............

Today's moonshine is still good, and although it's autumn and a little cooler, it's not a problem for professionals like Lucia and Gustav.

The two of them looked at the lively dinner scene behind them, which formed a sharp contrast with the desertion outside.

"I'm a little confused about the future, Gustav. Lucia frowned, showing a rare softness.

Gustav smiled and asked, "If it's a question of business direction, my suggestion is that you can talk to Mr. Lento." He has his own views on economics and business, and is not exactly as 'incompetent' as you might think. ”

Lucia shook her head: "I know, Lento is not that ridiculous, and he does things that my tech-obsessed daughter can't do." Therefore, the question that I am confused about is not the direction of management, but the future of the 'new modernism' approach. After this purchase, I have a stronger sense of urgency about this matter. ”

"Can you elaborate on that?" asked Gustav politely.

"This time, I participated in the purchase of many enchantment workshops in Redfarr, and I was amazed by many of the results of the new modernism. Lucia leaned against the railing with some trepidation. "Under the neo-modernist approach, they have achieved the production of 'plural enchantment' equipment. ”

Plural enchantment, which refers to attaching more than one arcane model to a piece of equipment, is almost impossible to do for the tiled classical enchantment school. Only the new modernist approach of high density and high area utilization can achieve this effect now.

"Also, they seem to have solved the problem of excessive noise and partial distortion, and the end result is fantastic. Lucia frowned: "I have deep concerns about the future of Marcus, because even if we try hard in the neo-modernists, we will not be able to reach the same heights as them in the short term." It's a time of war, and perhaps it's a mistake to say that it's a good thing that the war is going on now, otherwise the Sword and Sorcery Workshop will quickly lose the possibility of competing with them in the next three years, and will be reduced to the dust of history. ”

Because now that the war is going on, the Republic side needs a lot of equipment, and a large number of official orders are expected, which ensures that the Marcus family's enchantment will not create operational difficulties in the short term.

"Miss Lucia, you're really crisis-aware. Gustav said sincerely.

Lucia's cheeks became a little rosy because of the alcohol.

"Do you have any suggestions, Gustav?" asked Lucia. "Professor Tilly told me about you, and she thought you might have a good idea. ”

Professor Tilly?

Frankly, I don't really have any ideas...... Gustav smiled, not knowing how to respond.

It's embarrassing...... Gustav wanted to change the subject when he suddenly remembered something.

"Actually, I have a question for Miss Lucia. Gustav coughed and took a piece of ore from his pocket. "I found it from a mine on the border of Byrland, and I thought it was beautiful and I brought it back. ”

It was a translucent and slightly cloudy white crystal, one of the relics of that hapless Charlie, his friend Lomba. At that time, in order to investigate the death of Charlie's companion, it was temporarily stored here in Gustav.

Lucia was slightly drunk, and was distracted by Gustav's words.

"I'll see, what kind of ore is this. ”

After a while, Lucia said with some amusement: "This is the Lem Mine, which has a very low hardness, and it is a well-known 'Inferior Forbidden Demon Physique'. ”

It's a familiar word...... Gustav's smile was a little stiff, how can this ore be an evaluation with me?