What is it like to be a teacher as a magister?

Chapter 52 Model
The debut of the photo camera was an unexpected success.

However, for everyone except Ke Lin, this result was as unbelievable as seeing a dragon with their own eyes.

Everyone clearly saw Colin Wayne put a blank poplar board into the operating table, and after a few seconds, a portrait of Ms. Eleanor appeared on it.

And this portrait is extremely realistic and lifelike.

If it wasn't for Eleanor standing by the side alive and kicking, everyone would have thought it was an evil magic that embedded people alive into wooden boards.

The scene was quiet for several minutes.

Suddenly, Angelo said:
"This... is this... a photo camera?"

Colin looked at him in surprise.

For Angelo, who had an average talent and a limited source of magical knowledge, it was not easy to know the name "photographer".

"Picture camera? What is that?" Others looked at him curiously.

Angelo explained with excitement:
"The great magician of the Principality of Gilman, Sir Siler Mora, once mentioned such a magical engineering item in a letter with his friend, it can accurately describe the outline of the object, and automatically rub it on the wooden board or on paper.

"Sir Mora roughly described its functions and magical principles in his letter, and said with great certainty that the level of fidelity of this mechanical painting far exceeds that of any skilled painter.

"His letters were made public after his death. This magic machine called 'photographer' was ridiculed and boycotted by major art groups in the Western Continent, especially the Artists Union. Any clues about the 'picture machine', so it is generally believed that the so-called 'picture machine' is just the imagination or bragging of this great magician."

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

"Mr. Wayne, are you...making the 'photographer' that Sir Mora conceived?"

Colin smiled.

Although it was indeed inspired by Sir Mora, the most critical core principle of this photo camera is completely different from Schiller Mora's idea.

But he didn't bother to explain that either.

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

"It's the result of our hard work together."

This is tantamount to agreeing with Angelo's words.

The latter waited until Colin confirmed, bowed deeply with reverence and excitement:
"No, this is entirely your achievement. We didn't even know the specific purpose of this hut at the moment. In addition, on behalf of our team, 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 had a certain understanding of Schiller Mora and the photo camera, knew the significance of this matter very well.

Restored the "photographer" that even the Principality of Gilman and even the entire Western Continent could not imagine. Even if he and others are not the protagonists, even if any junior magician can replace his job, the names of him, Eleanor and others, It is also 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 success and obscurity.

Angelo looked at his companions who were still in a daze and Eleanor who was looking at his "photo" with a narcissistic expression, but he couldn't make them wake up even with winks, and he hated iron for nothing.

……

The second person present to react was Feniya.

The thinking of a businessman made her immediately aware of the business opportunities here.

But don't wait for her to speak.

Colin took the initiative: "Ms. Phinea, what do you think?"

"This……"

Phineya didn't know what aspect Colin was asking, so she heard Colin continue to say:
"You have also seen that the construction cost of such a 'photographer' is extremely high. The Chamber of Commerce's investment in it, not counting labor, may cost hundreds of gold lang."

"As Mr. Angelo said, it is a great honor to be able to participate in this great work." No matter what Feniya thought in her heart, in front of such a great magic project and a group of magicians, Also can't behave too philistine.

Ke Lin said with a smile: "Having said that, we can't let the chamber of commerce keep losing money. What I mean is, please give me an idea, ma'am, maybe we can use this big guy to make some money, at least make money out of the cost." return."

The Traveling Gold Chamber of Commerce provided all materials, and Phinya didn't even mention a word to Colin about the cost.

However, from Colin's point of view, he was being polite, and he couldn't really pretend that nothing had happened.

When he was designing and building, he also had thoughts like "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.

Taisha, the senior sister who manages all the finances of the entire Magic Tower, is quite generous to him. In addition to the fixed monthly "pocket money" of 100 gold lang, any purchase demand put forward by Colin is always approved without even looking at it. He has absolutely nothing to spend money on.

But who would think too much money?
Especially magic research, the more it burns later.

Therefore, after he actually built the photo camera, he naturally thought of making money.

But how does it work?

Sell ​​products directly?
Although it is almost impossible for outsiders to reverse engineer without the knowledge of space magic, it is not cost-effective only from the perspective of maximizing benefits.

Ke Lin really wanted to go to some quora and post a question:
"When you have the only "camera" in the world, how can you use it to make money?"

……

Phineya gritted her teeth after hearing what Colin said.

Earn back the cost? !
Give me 10 photo cameras, and I can skin all the rich people in Thunder City, do you believe it or not?

Of course this cannot be said.

But Phinea, who was encouraged, immediately lifted her spirits.

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

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

"You mean, portraits?"

"Yes."

"Well, this is the best way I can think of at the moment."

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

Think about those handsome men and women who were addicted to taking selfies in the previous life, why don't they have no business.

"Then how should it be priced?"

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

Half a golden man, 50 silver shields, 5000 copper plants.

Anne needs to sell 5000 bowls of ice water, not counting the cost.

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

Phineya smiled slightly: "Mr. Wayne, in fact, the price is not constant. When a new thing is just released, 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 shields. What do you think of 10 gold lang?" Finiya said very reservedly.

"10 golden lang!?"

Colin instantly petrified.

50 silver shields and 10 gold lang.

A gap of 20 times.

Ma'am, do you have any misunderstanding about the word "slightly"?
What is the concept of 10 golden lang.

This is like on earth, will anyone spend 10 yuan to take a photo?

Isn't that crazy?

However, if you have the only camera in the world, and you are surrounded by a group of local turtles and local tyrants who have never seen a camera and a photo...

Thinking about it this way, it seems that it is not completely useless.

It is impossible for Ke Lin of the two generations to resonate with the consumption concepts of local tyrants, but since Phinya, who has been in the ups and downs of the business world for many years, has said so, there is no need for him to refute.

"but."

Seeing that Colin had agreed, Phineya continued: "The photo camera is still a strange thing to everyone. If we want those nobles and rich businessmen to pay for it, we should do some publicity first."

"publicity?"

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

model?
Colin immediately thought of this word.

He looked at the only photo currently in his hand.

Although Ms. Eleanor is still considered delicate, she is not as beautiful as she is after all.

Sister?

Absolutely not!
Colin immediately denied it in his heart.

In fact, Ms. Phinea is pretty good in her own right.

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

In Ke Lin's view, a model should be a model, and when she stands there, she can automatically attract everyone's attention.

It probably means star style.

What's more, after all, he is the head of the Youjin Chamber of Commerce, so it seems inappropriate to post photos all over the world.

next moment

Ke Lin suddenly had a thought, and a graceful figure with fluttering clothes appeared in his mind.

It's perfect.

"This person chooses me to get it done."

Ke Lin immediately made a decision and said, "But the follow-up publicity..."

"Don't worry, this is my specialty." Feniya immediately interjected: "Youjin Chamber of Commerce also has enough resources to do this."

"it is good."

After Colin finished speaking, he was ready to leave immediately and head for the Duke's mansion.

Eleanor hesitated and rubbed against him at this moment: "That, Mr. Wayne...that..."

Colin couldn't help laughing when he saw her hesitant to speak.

"Send it to you."

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

"Thank you...thank you Mr. Wayne...thank you."

Eleanor took the photo and immediately hugged it in her arms. She was so excited that she was incoherent and kept bowing to thank her.

Much more excited than when Colin invited her.

(End of this chapter)