Magic Industrial Age

Inside the magic warship,

In the warehouse, all the sailors were cleared out, and another wave of mist rolled in, revealing the figures of Loy, Ang, and Oliveira.

As for Walter, he was already in the warehouse, opening one pristine white clam shell after another.

These shells are a marine specialty, scientifically known as 'sea clams.' After hollowing out the clam meat and processing them slightly, they become boxes for storing items.

This is also the most common storage tool used by the sea monster tribes. For this reason, almost every sea tribe builds its own sea clam farm.

Of course, in addition to being used as storage tools, the clam meat is also the most common meat they eat.

And, using these sea clams, the sea tribes can also cultivate magic pearls.

Stepping up to a sea clam box, Loy reached out and picked up a pearl the size of a thumb, holding it up to her eyes.

This pearl was not purely translucent white, but a perfect sphere with a colorful halo, like a rainbow after the rain, looking extraordinarily beautiful.

Of course, even more incredible was that it contained a trace of magic, not much, but extremely stable.

It can be said that this renewable source of stable magic is definitely a good magic material.

Even if it is simply ground into powder and mixed with some materials to make a whitening facial cleanser, it can be sought after by countless noble women.

If not immediately effective, it is definitely very effective.

This is its greatest use, but also its inconspicuous use.

Other uses, such as secret medicines, magic potions, and classical alchemy, are extremely common materials.

The only pity seems to be that no clear role has been found for it in modern alchemy.

After all, magic-powered machines mostly use magic pools or magic crystals, and they really don't care about this little bit of magic.

But even so, it is definitely enough to say that it is widely used and of high value.

And now, there is a whole box of them, hundreds of them!

This is also the main product that the sea monster tribe can produce, and it is definitely a very valuable commodity.

Putting down the magic pearl, Loy looked at the second type, coral stone!

This was a coral stone mainly in bright red, with gradient colors, colorful, and with countless branches, like the shape of a tree.

Its surface had a faint shimmer, extremely eye-catching and captivating.

Even Loy felt that this thing was very magical.

In fact, deep-sea coral stone is known as the gemstone of the sea, known for its varied and brilliant colors.

Not only humans like it, but the sea tribes also regard it as the best collection and decoration, and it is expensive.

Of course, it is just a collectible, similar to famous paintings or sculptures. Taking it out to show off is definitely enough, and it can also amaze the nobles.

But to say that it has any specific use, it does not.

Loy was not very interested in it, and turned to look at the third sea clam box, which was full of mineral samples.

Frankly speaking, the sea monster tribe probably doesn't know much about mineral smelting. There is a mix of everything in here.

Obviously, they threw in everything they thought was valuable.

Loy flipped through it and found that there was indeed iron ore, which was extremely heavy in the hand, as if it had been squeezed by seawater, and its purity was extremely high.

There were also many waste stones, all with small holes, which would shatter with a pinch, and were of no use.

Loy couldn't recognize most of them, and he wasn't a geologist.

However, after flipping through it, Loy couldn't help but be stunned.

There, there was a piece with a silvery-white surface, very light in the hand, with black spots, and without any magic fluctuations.

It looked like it was inconspicuous, but in Loy's eyes, a light curtain fell on the deep blue, showing an almost identical stone.

Next to it, there were various introductions, and the first three words were clearly: Silver Amber Stone, its function is to act as a magic binder.

This silver amber stone looks very similar to silver ore, but it has nothing to do with it, and it is not a magic material.

Before the development of modern alchemy, it was no different from the stones on the roadside, but after the large-scale popularization of magic-powered machines, it was developed with new functions.

In addition to various mechanical structures, the biggest consumable of magic-powered machines is lapis lazuli, which is in charge of the flow of magic.

In Loy's opinion, this lapis lazuli is similar to a wire, with magic flowing inside, and the magic patterns drawn can have various effects and functions.

Engraving magic patterns in lapis lazuli is a delicate task, but after the engraving is completed, the magic patterns will also be deformed to a certain extent.

Just like when you write on paper, it will spread to a certain extent, and the result is that the magic flow is not smooth and the service life is reduced.

And this silver amber stone has the effect of fitting and solidifying, which can keep the engraved magic patterns in their original state.

It can be said that the amount of silver amber stone ground into powder determines the service life of lapis lazuli.

Even, in the field of magic-powered machinery, there is a very famous topic, which is how to use this silver amber stone more efficiently and maximize its effect.

The reason for this is that the silver amber stone is scarce!

Before, when I didn't care, I always felt that this silver amber stone was like a stone on the roadside, there were many!

But when it is really needed, I find that its reserves are pitifully small.

It is said that in the Habsburg Empire, silver amber stone mines are extremely rare and cannot support the development needs at all.

This is also the main reason why the price of lapis lazuli cannot come down.

Even the exploration teams sent by the empire in the Dome Mountains regard this as the primary task.

It's a pity that so far they have only found it scattered.

But what Loy didn't expect was that this silver amber stone also exists on the seabed!

If it is scattered, that's all, but what about a mine?

Most importantly, the sea tribe put it in the pile of ore, there should be some reason for it, right?

"Walter?"

"Lord Earl, what are your orders?"

"This is silver amber stone!"

"Silver amber stone? Is this really silver amber stone?"

Walter's voice was sharp. Although he was not proficient in magic-powered machinery, he had heard of this scarce material.

He just never thought that the sea monster tribe would have it?!

Thinking like this, he had already taken the silver amber stone from Loy's hand, looking at it up and down, back and forth, repeatedly, as if he were looking at some rare treasure.

When he looked up again, he was still a little distrustful and said: "Lord Earl, you said, is this really the silver amber stone that is said to be worth ten times its weight in gold?"

"You are talking about pure silver amber stone powder, this is just raw ore, it has to be refined.

However, such a piece should be enough to obtain one-third of silver amber stone powder after refining.

At that time, it will be worth ten times its weight in gold, and it will still be priceless."

"Does that mean we are going to get rich?"

"If this is not a sparse and rare rubble, but an entire ore vein, we are going to make a fortune."

Loy said this, and looked at Walter, who was excited, and suddenly asked: "How are you going to cooperate with the sea monster tribe?"

Walter was stunned, and seemed a little unresponsive. He paused for a while, scratched his head, and couldn't say anything.

Loy asked again: "To put it another way, how much are you going to earn from the sea monster tribe?"

This time Walter understood, he took it for granted and said: "Of course, the more the better!"

After a pause, he said again: "We are the only supplier of the sea monster tribe, providing him with the necessary materials, and the price is up to us.

First buy it at a low price, and then sell it at a high price, and we can make a lot of money."

Walter is also a core member of the Flower Collar, and he knows a lot of internal news, and he also knows how profitable the magic-powered factory is, and how exaggerated the profit is?!

Basically, the mechanical products of the Flower Collar have a pure profit of one time, otherwise, how could there be an income of 500,000 gold Thalers in half a year?

Therefore, Walter didn't think there was anything wrong with what he said, and even, he was going to do the same.

But at this moment, Loy shook his head slowly and said: "No, change the strategy now."

"Next time, after you contact the Sea Monster King, make it clear to him the importance of this silver amber stone and let him go to the seabed to find it.

If a mine is found, and there is a possibility of mass production, then we will sign a profit distribution agreement with them for half of the profit."

"They are responsible for mining and transportation, and we are responsible for refining and sales, and we each get half of the profit.

Tell the Sea Monster King that this is the greatest manifestation of our sincerity!"

Walter was a little puzzled: "But why? We can obviously earn more?

Even if we don't tell him, he won't know, why bother?"

Loy rolled his eyes and couldn't help but said: "Do you really think that the Sea Monster King is a fool?"

"As long as we purchase this silver amber stone in large quantities, even if they don't know the ways of the world, they will definitely know that there are huge benefits in it.

If they contact other people, such as pirates, or other nobles, as long as they know the value of it, will we have any follow-up cooperation?"

Tilting his head, Loy looked at Walter and suddenly asked: "Do you also think I am a profiteer?

Do you think our processing machines are too expensive and the price is too high?"

Facing Loy's gaze, Walter smiled awkwardly and said: "There is a little bit!"

Then he added: "Of course, Lord Earl, you are definitely not a profiteer, just reasonably obtaining benefits."

This sentence can only be described in four words: trying to cover up!

Loy took over the topic: "The problem is, you only see the cost and the selling price. Have you paid attention to those invisible contributions?

For example, my design fees, the research and development costs of multiple attempts and modifications, including subsequent after-sales service, and product optimization and improvement.

These are all large sums of investment, and they must be included in the cost."

"Do you think the Empire doesn't know that we earn a lot, but why don't they say anything?"

"Because, if there is not enough return on investment, if the patent value is not guaranteed, do you think anyone will be willing to invest a lot of research funds?"

"Therefore, even monopoly trade is recognized by the Empire!"

Walter was thoughtful: "So that's how it is! What about this silver amber stone?"

"Is this silver amber stone ours?"

"If a mine is really found, it is also the source of goods for the sea monster tribe.

No matter how unpopular the sea monsters are, as long as they find any noble family, no one will refuse this business."

"Therefore, we have to change the model and let the sea monster tribe feel what is service attitude?!"

"For example, don't they need iron ingots to forge weapons?

That's too much trouble. After returning, find the Hoover butler and directly make weapons and armor according to the sea tribe's body size and needs.

If necessary, we can also provide him with anti-corrosion and anti-rust treatment to ensure that they use it comfortably and happily."

"This is customized service. In the end, we guarantee that they will not want to cooperate with anyone but my Flower Collar."

"Understood?"

"Understood..."

Walter said these three words very hesitantly, obviously unsure.

Loy thought for a while and said: "I will give you sixteen-character motto, and you will do it according to this in the future."

"What motto?"

"Honesty and trustworthiness, fairness and justice, shared benefits, customer first!"

Loy felt that the summary was very good, and was very satisfied, and said: "As long as you do these sixteen characters, the sea monster tribe will definitely be able to cooperate with us for a long time!"

Walter was still dizzy and didn't feel anything, but Oliveira and Ang, who were on the side, had very strange expressions!

They have been following Loy all the way and have seen him do business.

This honesty and trustworthiness, fairness and justice are fine, but what about this shared benefits and customer first?

When picking up goods at the factory, don't those customers have to say: "Your price is too expensive!"

And what is Loy's attitude?

Always buy if you like it, and next if you don't!