Chapter 83: The Evils of Capitalism...
Clearly, Durin, who had never done live broadcasts, been a content creator, or even tried stand-up comedy in his previous life, was at a loss for how to liven up the atmosphere in such a situation. As soon as he spoke, the atmosphere in the banquet hall became stiff and awkward.
In contrast, those who noticed the scene behind Durin were surprised and began to discuss among themselves, clearly curious about where Baron Durin Edward was at that moment.
"Ahem... Oh well, it seems I'm not cut out to be a broadcaster after all. Anyway, let me introduce this to you. This is the latest remote communication device produced by our Alchemy Tower. It is based on the fifth-order teleportation magic array and the magical video recorder I developed, which converts image signals into magical energy values. Compared to the costly teleportation magic, the biggest advantage of this technology is that it doesn't require the magical power of a grand mage to maintain. This is because it only transmits magical signals converted from image and sound, so even intermediate or low-level mages can use it."
Yes, as Durin himself said, the concept of this technology is essentially like telephones from the previous world. However, unlike telephones, due to the existence of magic, a somewhat anomalous element, in the basic substances of this world, magical communication does not require wires; only two magic arrays serving as base stations are needed to connect signals.
Moreover, thanks to Durin's invention of the magical video recorder, communication in this world has skipped voice communication and entered the era of video communication.
Ultimately, in a world with extraordinary concepts like magic, technological development naturally follows an unusual path. After all, even before the development of technology, teleportation magic that allowed individual transportation had already become widespread among mages. Even if this world were to leap directly from the internet age to virtual reality, Durin wouldn't be surprised.
Furthermore, fifth-order teleportation magic is essentially a technological black box that is currently beyond comprehension. In a way, the technology invented by Scar bypasses the need to understand this technological black box and directly puts it into practice.
Upon hearing Durin's words, all the nobles in the banquet hall showed incredulous expressions, especially those who had previously looked down on Scar. Now, each of them stared in astonishment at this scene that seemed like the beginning of a new era, deeply contemplating the changes this technology would bring.
"Alright, Scar and I have already applied for a patent for this remote communication technology with Dean Hohenheim. For those who don't know what a patent is, please pay attention to the next open day at the Mage Tower. At that time, Dean Hohenheim will personally announce this matter. Now, I'll continue shooting. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask, and I'll do my best to answer."
As Durin's voice fell, the entire venue erupted into an uproar. After all, Durin was now speaking these words directly to the Emperor of the Empire. While such communication was normal among mages, this was the royal palace, and anyone else speaking these words would likely lose their head.
Contrary to the nobles' speculation, at this moment, a certain curious emperor, whose curiosity had never been so piqued before, showed no sign of dissatisfaction. Instead, he stood up from his seat and said directly, "How far-reaching is the scope of this technology?!"
"As you can see, Your Majesty, I am currently speaking to you from the Chaotic Realm thousands of miles away. Although I don't know the principle behind how the teleportation magic array can connect signals between two completely unrelated places, the fact remains that even in the absence of understanding the technological black box, I can still use this technology to communicate."
With these words, everyone was astonished. It dawned on them that this young grand mage was currently situated in the Chaotic Realm, thousands of miles away from the Imperial Capital. Leaving aside how he managed to arrive safely, at least in terms of the technology itself, he had already surpassed the era!
"Excellent! Is this thing easy to use? Are there any limitations to its use?"
Upon hearing the excited words of the Emperor, Durin silently pondered for a moment before replying, "Limitations are still an issue. Ordinary people cannot use magic, so magical energy sources still rely on individuals with magical abilities. However, compared to teleportation magic, which only grand mages can use, this technology only requires reducing the bitrate of the video stream, so even novice mages can maintain the connection."
Yes, in simple terms, the transmission rate of magical signals is determined by the provider's own magical abilities. If a grand mage maintains the connection, the video quality can reach up to 4K, while a novice mage might only achieve 480p. Of course, in a world where such remote communication mechanisms have yet to be invented, 480p is already quite impressive in terms of video quality.
Upon hearing his words, not only did the Emperor show excitement, but even General Wilhelm, who was standing in the distance, clenched his fists.
For him, as a military commander, a cheap, convenient, and reliable remote communication method represented something undeniable. It would directly change the speed of battlefield information dissemination, elevating the army's mobility and intelligence gathering capabilities to a new level.
Although novice mages are relatively few in number compared to esteemed grand mages, they still represent a form of inexpensive labor. The revolutionary impact of a remote communication technology usable even by novice mages is undeniable!
However, this technology currently offers Durin himself little assistance. While remote video communication technology might seem to have brought this world into a 4G era, the existence of numerous uncracked technological black boxes renders its utility limited. Its only practical use is enabling these nobles to make video calls.
Since commoners don't have novice mages as subordinates available to answer calls anytime, anywhere, this technology doesn't currently extend to them. This is precisely why Durin nonchalantly introduced it to these aristocrats.
After all, as long as these affluent individuals are interested, they will undoubtedly choose to purchase the patent rights to use this technology. Then, Durin can collect substantial patent fees without even lifting a finger.
Moreover, if any nobles develop an interest in magical alchemy, the Alchemy Tower might even secure significant investments. The idea of building the Alchemy Tower higher than the Mage Tower itself might actually become a reality.
Just by sacrificing a bit of useless dignity, one can reap a vast fortune. Durin's only thought at this moment is: capitalism, the root of all evil, is simply irresistible!
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