The debut of the photograph was an unexpected success.

However, for everyone except Colin, the result was as incredible as seeing a dragon with his own eyes.

They saw Colin Vane put a blank poplar board into the counter, and a few seconds later, a portrait of Eleanor appeared on it.

And this portrait is extremely realistic and lifelike.

If it weren't for Eleanor's scurrying around, everyone would have thought it was an evil magic that embedded people alive in the wooden planks.

There was silence for a few minutes.

Suddenly, Angelo spoke:

"This ...... This is...... Phonograph? ”

Colin gave him a surprised look.

For Angelo, who is generally gifted and has a limited source of magical knowledge, it is not easy to know the name "Laptop".

"Phonograph? What is that? The others looked at him curiously.

Angelo explained with excitement:

"The Grand Magician of the Duchy of Gilman, Sir Schiller Mora, once mentioned in a letter to a friend that such a magical engineering object could accurately depict the outline of the object and automatically rub it onto a wooden board or paper.

In his letter, Sir Mora described its function and the principles of magic, and was confident that the mechanical painting was more realistic than that of any skilled painter.

"His letter was made public after his death, and this magic machine called 'Retention Machine' was collectively ridiculed and resisted by major art groups in the Western Continent, especially the Painters' Federation, and there was no clue about the 'Gramographic Machine' in the relics sorted out, so it is generally believed that the so-called 'Gramographic Machine' is just the imagination or bragging of the great magician."

Angelo said this, turned to look at Colin, and asked in a slightly trembling voice:

"Mr. Wayne, what are you...... Did you make the 'gramograph' that Sir Mora had conceived? ”

Colin smiled slightly.

Although it was indeed inspired by Sir Mora, the core principle of this photograph was completely different from that conceived by Schiller Mora.

But he didn't intend to explain it either.

In addition to not allowing the secrets of space magic to be revealed, he knew very well that no matter how hard he tried to explain, with the current abilities of those present, he would not be able to understand it at all.

"It's the result of our joint efforts."

This is tantamount to agreeing with Angelo's words.

The latter waited until Colin confirmed it, bowed deeply with reverence and excitement:

"No, it's all your work, we didn't even know the specific purpose of this cottage a moment ago, and on behalf of our team, I would like to thank you for allowing us to participate in the construction of such a great work."

Others may not be able to react for a while.

However, Angelo, who has a certain understanding of Schiller Mora and the photo camera, is very clear about the significance of this matter.

Restored the "Picture Machine" that even the Principality of Gilman and even the entire Western Continent could not imagine, even if he and others were not the protagonists, even if any beginner magician could replace his work, the names of him and Eleanor and others were destined to appear on many key occasions.

This is the opportunity of life.

Everyone is at the same level, but once you follow the right person, there is only a thin line between soaring and obscurity.

Angelo looked at her companions, who were still a little stunned, and Eleanor, who looked narcissistic at her "photo", and couldn't wake them up, and she hated that iron could not be made of steel.

……

The second person present to react was Phineya.

The businessman's thinking made her perceive the business opportunity in it for the first time.

However, he didn't wait for her to speak.

Colin took the initiative to say, "Lady Finia, what do you think?" ”

"This ......"

Finia didn't know what Colin was asking, when she heard Colin continue:

"You have also seen that the construction cost of such a 'gramograph' is extremely high, and the investment of the Chamber of Commerce in this is not considered labor, I am afraid that there will be hundreds of gold langs."

"As Mr. Angelo said, it's a great honor to be a part of this great work." No matter what she thought in her heart, she couldn't behave too much in front of such a great magical project and a group of magicians.

Colin smiled and said, "Having said that, we can't let the Chamber of Commerce keep trading at a loss, I mean, please help me come up with an idea, maybe we can use this big guy to make a little money, at least make back the cost." ”

The Gamble provided all the supplies, and Finia didn't even mention a word to Colin about the cost.

However, from Colin's point of view, people are polite, and they can't really pretend that nothing has happened.

When he was designing and building, he also had thoughts in his heart, such as "once this thing is built, it will definitely make a lot of money", but he really didn't think carefully about how to make money.

After all, he is not short of money at all.

Senior sister Taisha, who manages all the finances of the entire magic tower, is quite generous to him, except for the fixed monthly "pocket money" of 100 gold langs, any procurement needs proposed by Colin are approved without looking at it, so that he has no place to spend money at all.

But who is afraid of having a lot of money?

Especially in the study of magic, the more you go to the back, the more money you burn.

Therefore, after he actually built a photograph, he naturally thought of making money.

But how?

Selling products directly?

Although it is almost impossible for outsiders to reverse crack without knowledge of space magic, it is not cost-effective only from the perspective of maximizing benefits.

Colin was tempted to run over to a certain place and post a question:

"When you own the only "camera" in the world, how do you make money with it? ”

……

Phinea gritted her teeth after listening to Colin's words.

Earn back the cost?!

Give me 10 photographers, I can collectively peel off a layer of skin from the rich people in Thunder City, believe it or not?

Of course, this cannot be said.

But Finya, who was encouraged, immediately cheered up.

After asking about all the functions and limitations of the photograph, she thought for a while, then looked at Eleanor, who was obsessed with her "photos", and said with a smile:

"Ms. Eleanor has actually told us the answer."

"You mean, a portrait?"

"Yes."

"Well, that's the best way I can think of at the moment."

The first thing that came to Colin's mind was actually the idea of copying books, but after thinking about it, after all, the cost of paper is too high, and although books are expensive, there are not many them in circulation, and the demand in the whole society is not large, not to mention that most low-level magicians like Eleanor who are eager for magic books are poor, and earning their money is not as enjoyable as making the money of the nobles.

Think about the handsome guys and beauties who were addicted to selfies in their previous lives, why worry about having no business.

"How should it be priced?"

Colin thought for a while and said: "In addition to the cost of the camera itself, the cost of poplar planks is not very high, plus the consumption of luminous stones, etc., ma'am, what do you think of 50 silver shields?" ”

Half a gold lang, 50 silver guilders, 5000 copper strain.

Anne needs to sell 5,000 bowls of ice water, not counting the cost.

Colin listed the costs one by one, because he was afraid that Phinea would think he was too greedy.

Finia smiled slightly: "Mr. Vane, in fact, the price is not constant, when a new thing has just come out, it is the most valuable time. ”

"So you think ......"

"I think your proposal is very reasonable, but at the beginning, maybe we can raise the price a little on the basis of 50 silver guilders, what do you think of 10 gold langs?" Finia said very reservedly.

"10 kimlang!?"

Colin was petrified in an instant.

50 silver guilders and 10 gold langs.

That's a 20-fold difference.

Ma'am, do you have any misunderstanding about the word "slightly"?

10 What is the concept of the golden lang.

It's like on the planet, is there anyone who would spend 100,000 yuan to take a photo?

Isn't that crazy?

However, if you own the only camera in the world, and you're surrounded by a bunch of turtles and tyrants who have never seen a camera or a photograph before......

Thinking about it this way, it doesn't seem to be completely out of play.

For the consumption concept of local tyrants, it is impossible for Colin in the two generations to resonate, but since Phinea has said so for many years, he has no need to refute it.

"Still."

Seeing that Colin had agreed, Phinea continued: "The camera is still the same strange thing to everyone, and if we want to make those nobles and rich businessmen pay for it, we should do some publicity first. ”

"Propaganda?"

"Yes, for example, find a beautiful lady and spread her ...... 'photo' so that everyone can see the effect."

Models?

Colin immediately thought of the word.

He looked at the only photograph he had at the moment.

Although Ms. Eleanor is still quite delicate, she is a little different from beauty after all.

Masters?

That's absolutely not going to work!

Colin immediately denied it in his heart.

Actually, Ms. Finia herself is quite good.

However, although she is beautiful enough, she always feels as if she lacks some indescribable temperament.

In Colin's view, the model should be, and when you go there, you can automatically attract everyone's attention.

It's probably the meaning of star fan.

What's more, after all, people are the heads of the Youjin Chamber of Commerce, and it doesn't seem appropriate to post photos all over the world.

The next moment

Colin's thoughts flashed through him, and a graceful figure in flowing clothes appeared in his mind.

It's perfect.

"I'll take care of this person."

Colin immediately made a decision and said, "But the follow-up propaganda is ......"

"Rest assured, this is my specialty." Finia immediately said, "The Youjin Chamber of Commerce also has enough resources to do this. ”

"Okay."

After Colin finished speaking, he prepared to leave immediately and go to the Duke's Palace.

Eleanor hesitated to rub over to him, "That, Mr. Vane...... That ......"

Colin couldn't help but laugh when he looked at her as if he wanted to say something.

"I've got you."

He handed her the board with Eleanor's picture on it.

"Thank you...... Thank you, Mr. Venn...... Thank you. ”

Eleanor took the photo and immediately held it in her arms, so excited that she was incoherent, and kept bowing and thanking her.

Much more excited than when Colin invited her.