Duke has been taking time out of his day to conduct research on the strong light hand lamp, constantly communicating with Xiaoyi and expanding related technologies to build a patent pool moat.

Originally, I thought that the research and development of the portable lamp did not need to involve the structure of the spell model, and it had nothing to do with spiritual mysteries.

So I don't plan to spend energy.

But now that it was determined that even if it was just a portable lamp, it still involved the structure of the ring, which could enhance the spiritual mysteries, so he naturally had to devote some of his energy to the research and development of the portable lamp.

"The Study of Naturalism...... It's not easy! ”

In a week, Duke split the technology of the strong light hand lamp into two complete technical systems.

One is the strong wick structure technology, and the other is the wick superposition technology.

Each technology contains many sub-technologies, in short, when it comes to new technologies, Duke is a non-falling all of them.

But.

Duke still did not go to the Erudite Tower to register the patent, but silently sealed the technology, as well as the experimental materials.

For no other reason, Aziguli, the head of the legal department of the Boxue Tower, is the director of the Runwanjia Spirit Weapon Factory.

After registering the patent, it will definitely be known to Azgul for the first time, and then it will be informed by Runwanjia Spirit Factory.

If it had been a few days ago, he might have not thought much about it and would have registered immediately.

But just the day before, Vial came over and brought Duke a new message: "According to the report from the workshop supervisor of Runwanjia that we bought, Runwanjia is improving the Lingfeng lamp, and the improved shape and structure are very close to our portable lamps. ”

"Well, let the legal department prepare, once Runwanjia launches the product, go to the Boxue Tower to sue them for patent infringement."

"We have prepared for this, but sir, Runwanjia is menacing this time, according to the report of the workshop supervisor, Runwanjia is not only copying our products, but also has synchronously adjusted the assembly line and prepared to distribute a large number of goods."

"Mass distribution?" Duke raised his eyebrows, "Are you going to be tough with us?" ”

"Yes, Grayson, the general manager of Runwanjia, personally went down to the workshop to emphasize the importance of work, obviously for our giant of light."

"Keep abreast of the progress of Runwanjia at any time, and fight with them first." Duke didn't panic at all, and if he really couldn't beat it, he upgraded the strong light hand lamp.

It was precisely because he knew the movements of Runwanjia that Duke sealed the patent for the strong light hand lamp.

When he thought that he could defeat the Giant of Light, he would directly take out a strong hand lamp to impact a wave of market and establish the position of the Giant of Light in the field of lamps.

"However, if you want to cope with the impact of Runwanjia, it is a bit difficult to rely on the development of the Giant of Light itself...... It's time to raise money. ”

He got up from the sofa chair and walked to the window with his teacup.

The entire Shenjiao City is full of vitality, just like the scorching summer at this time, still billowing like black smoke emitted outward.

And now in this row of chimneys, there are a few more ones erected by the Giant of Light.

"The romance of the industrial age, I also want to do my part!" He walked out of his office, then knocked on Kiria's office door.

"Lord Duke." Assistant Gis opened the door.

"I've got something to do with Kiria."

"Please come in, and I'll go and inform the young lady." Gies quickly replied, and then ushered Duke into the back room's office.

"Duke, may I sit down and have a drink?"

"No, I just came from the office after drinking tea." Waiting for Jisi to leave, Duke didn't beat around the bush and said directly, "Runwanjia has set its sights on my giant of light, and is ready to fight a tough battle with me, so I have to prepare." ”

"yes, is there anything I can do to help?" Kiria asked with a smile.

"Runwanjia shot, I chose to take it hard, so I need money to compete for the market." Duke said in a relaxed tone, "So I'm going to start a round of financing, if you're interested, you can send someone to participate in the discussion, I remember your affiliation is not full yet, right?" ”

Kiria thought for a moment, and a gentle smile appeared on her slightly baby fat face: "I'm quite interested in investing, but can you be sure that the Giant of Light can defeat Runwanjia's attack?" In the spirit weapon market, Runwanjia has already defeated too many opponents. ”

"Runwanjia is indeed very large, monopolizing almost all the spiritual weapon market in Shenjiao City, and also has a considerable market share in other cities."

Duke does not deny the strength of his opponents: "But in the field of lamps, the giants of light are the leaders. ”

Kiria was not infected by Duke's self-confidence and invested blindly.

Instead, he asked seriously: "Is there really a way to resist the attack of Runwanjia, many foreign spirit weapon companies want to enter Shenjiao City, but they have been beaten out by Runwanjia again and again." Even my grandfather said that His Excellency Clelinda was very good at business. ”

"I have a patent."

"That's not enough, he can pay the infringement fee and kill the Giant of Light at a price below the market cost...... Your Excellency Clelinda, I have done this before, otherwise it would be impossible for Runwanjia to represent so many spiritual weapons. ”

"I understand that." Duke nodded.

A large part of the spiritual artifacts produced by Runwanjia are agent products, and there is no patent right in hand.

However, Clelinda was tough, and the foreign company was unwilling to confront Runwanjia, so he simply chose Runwanjia as an agent.

Duke is not surprised by this: "But I don't think Runwanjia will succeed this time, because his product can't beat mine." As long as I have enough financial resources to support the offensive of Runwanjia, it will be Runwanjia who will die in the end. ”

There is no basis for words.

Duke directly opened the briefcase he was carrying, and took out a tightly wrapped portable lamp from inside.

Press the switch.

Suddenly, a strong pillar of light shone out.

Looking at Kiria's surprised look, Duke smiled indifferently: "The portable lamp is only a basic product, and I have invented the follow-up product, new technology, thicker patent pool barriers, and a large-scale battle between Runwanjia and me will only accelerate his downfall." ”

After showing the research and development sample of the strong light hand lamp, Duke quickly took the sample back, and then silently admired Kiria's beauty.

My Fair Lady, Gentleman.

Duke has always looked at beautiful women generously, and his eyes are only appreciative, not evil, so he is not abrupt.

This kind of generous gaze will not disgust Kiria.

"It turns out that you have been prepared for a long time, the new portable lamp, the light is really bright." After Kilia sighed, she decisively agreed, "I don't think I should miss this good opportunity for investment, and I will let Aunt Jisi replace me and lead this investment." ”

"Then I wish us a smooth cooperation." Duke smiled and held out his hand.

Kiria also reached out and shook hands with Duke.

After a brief shake of two moments, Duke let go of his hand and got up with a smile: "Then I won't disturb your cultivation, wait for my information, and notify you to participate in the financing meeting." ”

"I'll send you."

Leaving Kiria's office, Duke was not idle, and in the next day or two, he successively contacted Vikas, Joanna Lynx, Leovis, Felipbel and other arcane mages he knew, mainly from the 2nd ring arc and nobles.

He even made a special trip to the Sukhtara Mage Tower.

"Kid, it's been a long time since you've come to my Mage Tower to play." Sukhtara, who has a childish face, still has a kind and kind tone.

"I haven't been able to spare time."

"It's okay, if only I remembered as an old woman...... You've done a lot lately, and you've won the Outstanding Erudite Invention Award. ”

"Haha, it's all some luck." Duke chatted with Sukhtara for a while.

The United Tower's internal director, the 3-ring arcane mage and alchemist, has always been kind to him, as if he were his own child.

Although Duke is well aware that Sukhtara wants him to be her successor and successor.

But this attitude still warms his heart.

"You came here this time, did you have something to do with me?" Sukhtara asked.

"There is indeed one thing, I opened a light giant spirit weapon company to produce lamps and lanterns, and I have had some friction with Runwanjia recently, so I am ready to raise funds. If you have an investment idea, you can send someone to the financing meeting to discuss. ”

"Financing, is it an affiliation?"

"You can be attached, or you can simply find someone to hold it on your behalf." Duke doesn't want to expand aggressively for the time being, and head to other cities, he just wants to fight hard with Runwanjia in Shenjiao City, so he doesn't need too many arcane mages to be attached to.

Of course, if there is an arcane mage who is willing to take refuge, he will naturally not refuse.

Sukhtara smiled, "It just so happens that I recently decided to withdraw from the Xibi Spirit Mining Company, and there is one place to be attached to it, so let's be attached to your Giant of Light." ”

"Huh?"

Duke was pleasantly surprised.

He just came to attract investment, and he never thought that he could get the affiliation of a 3-ring arcane mage, even though he was an arcane mage whose longevity was about to reach the limit, his influence on the light giant would still be a huge increase.

"What, you're not welcome?" Sukhtara asked with a smile.

Duke took a deep breath and asked, "Lord Sukhtara, do you have any requests?" ”

"No, don't be nervous, I don't force you to inherit my research, you have shown outstanding talent in other fields, and it is not fair to you to bind you to me." Sukhtara smiled gently, "I just think you're nice and worthy of my help." ”

Speaking of this, Duke's heart warmed.

Traveling through this world alone, Sukhtara is probably the only one who is kind to him, but doesn't ask for anything in return.

He looked at the other party's hair, which was already so white that there was no trace of variegated hair, and made a decision in his heart: "Lord Sukhtara, if you don't mind, I want to come to your mage tower in my spare time and follow you to learn alchemy knowledge." ”

It's just learning alchemy.

He has a small art in his body, and it doesn't matter at all to learn one more knowledge.

Sukhtara said happily: "Do you really want to learn alchemy with me, Duke, human energy is limited, and I don't want you to delay yourself because of this." ”

"It's okay, I'm energetic and won't delay anything."

"Then we'll make an agreement." Sukhtara said with a smile, and the whole person became more and more amiable.

Then Suktara directly called one of his assistants: "I want to invest in the Light Giant Spirit Weapon Company, in the form of affiliation, you help me deal with this matter." In addition, arrange a living yard for Duke in the tower, so that he can come and live at any time. ”

"Yes, sir." The assistant took the order and left.

Duke waved his hand and said, "Lord Suktara, I have a place to live." ”

"Since you are learning alchemy with me, don't call me Lord anymore, call me Teacher in the future, you know." Sukhtara smiled and said, "As my disciple, you can make this place your second home. ”

After this set, Duke was so moved that he didn't want it.

Dizzy, he followed another assistant to the castle to choose his own small living yard and prepare a new home.

Look at the back of Duke leaving.

A smug smile appeared on Suktara's kind face: "Young man, young man, it's really easy to deal with, you've taken over my class from the Mage Tower...... I hope you are a qualified successor, so that I can rest assured that I will leave everything to you......"

……

At the end of August, the first financing meeting of the Giant Spirit Artifact Company was held in secret in the secret box of the Shenjiao City Hotel.

Three months after the launch of the portable lamp, the valuation of the giant of light has skyrocketed.

Originally, Duke held a 55% stake, Muhans Black Snake held a 15% stake, the Yupirs held a 15% stake, and Vial held a 15% stake.

At that time, the valuation was about 5,500 gold dragons.

"The current Giant of Light, the valuation has increased twenty times, it's not a problem, right?" Duke directly gives the expected value of the mind.

The valuation of 110,000 gold dragons.

Sukhtara did not come, but she sent an assistant who had been with her for many years, and it seemed that she had been instructed, and this assistant immediately responded: "Your Excellency Duke, on behalf of Lord Sukhtara, I agree that the valuation has been increased twenty times, and financing can be obtained according to this valuation. ”

"I agree." Joanna Lynx, who was present in person, said nonchalantly.

She really doesn't care about money, she just values Duke's friend, with a total valuation of 110,000 yuan, she can buy the Giant of Light directly with her father.

With these two taking the lead, the tone was completely set.

The rest is for each family to discuss how to invest in profit-sharing shares.

Duke's attitude is also very clear: "In this round of financing, I plan to raise 110,000 gold dragons, that is, the company's total valuation is 220,000 gold dragons, and everyone's shares will be reduced to half of the original." At the same time, this financing is based on my new technology. ”

The company rules of this world are relatively simple, after all, they are all games between arcane mages, and there are not so many complicated open guns and hidden arrows.

Duke financed directly with the patented technology, and after the financing, it held a 77.5% stake, and all three Muhans were diluted to 7.5%.

"I'm going to trade 26.5% of the shares, keeping only an absolute controlling stake of 51%." Duke continued, "As for Muhans, Upils, and Vial, you also have a portion of the deal to complete this round of financing. ”

This type of financing is the most popular in the Seven Towers Federation.

Everyone was also accustomed to trading here and cashing out there, so a heated discussion soon began.

The mages drank tea, and their subordinates were red-faced.

By the time the mages had had their fill of tea, the results of the discussion were presented to everyone. A total of five arcane mages, Sukhtara, Kiriya Furytao, Joanna Bobcat, Leovis, and Vikas, have confirmed to participate in this round of financing.

Felibel and several other arcane mages did not get the opportunity to raise funds this time, but when it comes to the next round of financing, they can be given priority to participate.

In an afternoon and evening, the Giant of Light's financing was successfully completed.

Several founders have reduced their shareholdings.

Duke reduced his holdings from 77.5% to 51%, cashing out 58,300 gold dragons; Muhans reduced his holdings from 7.5% to 5%, cashing out 5,500 gold dragons; The Yupils reduced their holdings to 2% and cashed out 12,100 gold dragons; Vial reduced his holdings to 3% and cashed out 9,900 gold dragons.

Sukhtara bought 10 percent, Kiria Fury also bought 10 percent, and Joanna Bobcat also bought 10 percent.

Leovis buys 4% of the shares and Vikas buys 5% of the shares.

Among them, Sukhtara, Kiriya Futao, and Vikas are all shares in the form of affiliation, and Joanna Lynx is held by relatives.

Leovis is also a relative, but he promises to release his affiliation from another company as soon as possible and reattach himself to the Giant of Light.

"Welcome, join the Giants of Light!" Duke has prepared the dinner.

Joanna had waited until she was hungry, and while eating, she said, "Duke, you have made a lot of money this time, when will you buy an airship?" ”

"I don't need an airship right now, just wait." Duke laughed.

Once, it was his dream to buy his own airship, and now the cash-out capital is enough for him to buy a take-off boat, but there is no need for this.

Bought an airship, the cost of maintenance is sky-high.

The most important thing is that it's useless for him to buy it, and he doesn't need to go out often, and it's just an ornament when he really buys it.

For daily travel, you can rub the airship of Penrose Mage Tower.

And now that he has become a student of Suktara, the airship of the Suktara Mage Tower can also be rubbed, and there is no need to buy it himself.

After the dinner, Duke sent everyone to the door.

Leovis fell last and chatted with Duke: "I really can't imagine that you can start such a big company on your own, and you can come up with a spiritual artifact invention of sufficient value." I'm a 2-ring arcane mage in vain, and I still have to run around for a little resource. ”

"That's because you still have the motivation to move forward, so you're willing to run around." Duke said.

"Yes, isn't it just for that illusory possibility of promotion that is running around so unwillingly......"

Leovis was handsome in appearance and was only thirty or forty years old.

But in fact, he is over sixty years old, and it is said that his grandson has already had two, and if he works hard, he may have a chance to be promoted to the 3rd Ring Arcane Mage.

At that time, it will be a different story.

He turned to look at Duke, with a look of envy in his eyes, and praised: "Young and talented, I think your future will be like that of Lord Erwin...... Duke, do your best, I hope you can see the scenery of the Great Okum. ”

The 4th Ring may be a height beyond Leovis's reach, but for Duke, it is just a passing scenery on the journey of life.

However, Duke still said humbly: "The future is too far away, I just want to take every step in a down-to-earth way, and seriously study the spiritual mysteries." I still remember that Your Excellency Leovis said that there may be no solution to life, but there must be a solution to spiritual mysteries, and I deeply believe that. ”

"Haha, that's encouraging spiritual apprenticeship, actually...... For me, at least, spiritual arcane laws are not necessarily solvable. ”

Leovis smiled: "A lot of arcane knowledge, even if I put it in front of me, it is difficult for me to give myself a reasonable explanation...... Okay, I won't tell you more, I'll go back first. ”

"Walk slowly."

Send Leovis away, and the feast is over.

Instead of returning to Beverly Manor's Villa Seventeen, Duke went to the castle of the Sukhtara Mage Tower and moved into his new home.

After agreeing to study with Sukhtara, Sukhtara expressed her eagerness to live in the castle for a long time, so that she could teach Duke and impart alchemy knowledge anytime and anywhere in her limited spare time.

So Duke thought about it and simply moved out of Beverly Manor and took the housekeepers to live directly in the castle.

The castle has several towers that can be inhabited.

Sukhtara lived in Tower 1, and Duke was placed in Tower 2 next to it, which was five stories tall and belonged to Duke.

I have to say that Sukhtara's thirst for a successor is too strong, and Duke has already enjoyed the treatment of the heir of the great power before he follows and learns.

"It's a little far from Penrose Mage Tower." Inside the tower there is a ladder that Duke takes to the top floor.

On the top floor is his living room.

The Penrose Mage Tower is in the west of the city, and the Sukhtara Mage Tower is in the south of the city, and the two Mage Towers are more than 30 kilometers apart.

Of course, driving the shuttle, it takes about ten minutes to go back and forth.

"This place is so nice, sir." Mu Lali followed upstairs and happily looked at every corner of the room, "The spiritual spring water pipe leads directly to the room, and the concentration of spiritual energy is not thinner than that of Beverly Manor, and there are many spiritual plants outside the balcony." ”

"In a new environment, don't forget to cultivate."

"Got it, sir......" Mulali replied in a long voice, and then turned her head in a funny way, stuck out her tongue behind her back, she really didn't have much perseverance in cultivation.

After a while, the housekeeper Morris came over: "Master, the big butler, Mr. Sully, is here." ”

"Ask him to come over." Duke is examining the ant chrysalis that Red has transformed, and after so long, Red is almost complete with her transformation.

The Grand Butler of Sully, who was the steward of the entire castle, was over seventy years old.

"Good evening, Lord Duke, are you used to living here?" Sully's actions are a little faltering, but his temperament is very elegant, his speech is correct and round, and he has the demeanor of an aristocratic gentleman.

"It's good." Duke replied.

"I noticed that there are very few service personnel around you, so I ask you if you agree with me to arrange a group of servants for you to take care of your daily life."

"Uh...... Don't bother, Mr. Sully, I've been used to taking care of myself since I was a child, so I don't need to be taken care of by a servant. ”

"As you wish." The Grand Butler of Sully nodded, and then said, "But add some servants who clean and wash the laundry, and I think it is necessary that the old lady must make it necessary for me to serve you as if you were the little master of the castle." ”

"Thank you for your love." Duke was moved in his heart, so he didn't shirk anymore, "In that case, Mr. Sully, you can look at the arrangement." ”

Grand Butler Sully laughed: "I have worked in this castle all my life, and it is my mission to take care of you. ”

Wait until Duke finishes taking a shower.

Then he saw the Grand Butler of Sully, who brought more than twenty male and female servants, standing in line in the hall on the first floor, waiting for Duke's reception.

"Do you need so many people?" Duke was stunned.

There is a new level of understanding of the quality of life of the mages, although the Seven Towers Federation has gradually abolished the aristocratic system, but what has been abolished is only the legal name, in fact, the mages are still nobles who have not been canonized.

Not only those arcane masters with fiefs and titles are nobles, but also those who do not have fiefs and titles are also nobles.

"In your capacity, the service of so many servants is necessary." The great butler of Sully replied seriously.

"Okay."

Duke did not refuse, but instructed his two butlers: "Steward Morris and Milena, you are in charge of these servants. ”

Mr. and Mrs. Morris replied, "Yes, sir." ”

When Sully's butler left, the Morris quickly arranged the work of the servants and went upstairs to find Duke.

"Sir."

"How?"

"I've asked Sivir, Samantha, and the others, and they don't want to stay in the castle to work, so I think it's better to let them go back to Beverly Manor and take care of the house." Not everyone likes to live in a castle, Morris said.

Duke nodded when he heard this: "You look at the arrangement." ”

He is not interested in these mundane affairs, after all, he is alone, and he doesn't have to worry about filling his stomach every day.

Living at Beverly Manor or staying at Sukhtara Castle was the same for him.

Just don't delay yourself in studying the spiritual arcane.

"Now that the Giant of Light has completed its financing, it's time to make a big move...... 3. What about Clelinda, the product is king! Duke thought about it for a while, and then called the chick out, "Combine and cultivate, chick!" ”

"Where is this?" Chick was a little confused, "Isn't it at Beverly Manor?" ”

"New home, I'll live here for a long time in the future, come on, don't worry about where you live, cultivation is important." Duke stuck out his index finger and shoved it into the chick's mouth.

The next moment, the chick involuntarily bit Duke's finger, turning into a puddle of green liquid and quickly integrating into Duke's body.

The elven form has reappeared.

Ask for tickets~

(End of chapter)