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

Chapter 56 The First Photo of the Countess

No one knows what the countess did when she went back.

But a few days later, the "Wind and Rainbow" store in the Garden District ushered in several times more customers than usual.

Most of them came to ask if there was still a portrait of Miss Dinah, and it must be the work of that mysterious painter.

To be honest, although Dinah's popularity is high, it is not enough to make many dignitaries condescendingly come to buy her portrait.

Except for some of them who were indeed fanatical "fans", most of them came in person or by entrustment to inquire about the mysterious painter's information, but in the end all were in vain.

After a long time, someone finally noticed something was wrong.

Because there are almost endless streams of Dinah portraits in the shop.

Someone made a rough count, and from this one shop alone, more than 90 paintings have been sold.

How fast is this painter?
Or is it old stock?
……

And the other side.

Phineya is also under pressure from all sides.

Most of these people are powerful and powerful in Thunder City. Although it is impossible to take drastic measures because of Roman Sagan's face, sending a butler to come to the headquarters of the chamber of commerce every day to drink tea and chat is enough for Phineya to have a headache.

finally.

No.12 days after selling the first portrait.

The Youjin Chamber of Commerce had no choice but to announce to the outside world.

Miss Dinah's portrait was not the work of a certain painter.

Instead, the Chamber of Commerce has developed and manufactured the first photo recording machine.

Currently in the experimental stage, the portraits of Miss Dinah for sale are a series of experimental products. Its correct name is "photograph", so the chamber of commerce does not make any profit and sells it purely at cost price.

As for what a photo camera is, you can ask the magic consultant you hired, or go to the Magic Association.

……

A stone stirred up a thousand waves.

The announcement of the Youjin Chamber of Commerce had at least three effects in a short period of time.

First, the people who bought the portraits couldn't accept it at first. The artwork they bought at a large price turned out to be a mechanical product. After the consultants explained what a "photographer" is, and learned about its relationship with the great magician Siler Mora, they all said that it would be good as a magic collection.

Second, the Tulun Kingdom Magician Association immediately sent a representative to express curiosity and concern about the "photographer" that the Youjin Chamber of Commerce claimed to have developed, and hoped to see the real thing.

Thirdly, the group of temporary painters led by several famous painters in Thunder City was very shocked and indignant at the sale of mechanical products as works of art by the Youjin Chamber of Commerce, and protested against this practice of deceiving customers.

For the first two points, the Youjin Chamber of Commerce did not respond.

But on the third point.

The Chamber of Commerce gave a direct reply: All customers who purchased the portrait of Miss Dinah can return the "photo" to the store within 30 days. Apologies for not explaining clearly.Moreover, due to material and technical reasons, from now on, the Chamber of Commerce will suspend the sale of all "photos".

After adding the last sentence, the person who was hesitant to return the product immediately dismissed the idea.

Just kidding, if Youjin Chamber of Commerce finally messes up, then these so-called "photos" in my hands will be of great significance.

a few days later.

The topic of the camera and photos quickly spread throughout Thunder City.

Everyone is eagerly waiting for the development of the matter.

However, the Youjin Chamber of Commerce seemed to be dumb, and never released any relevant information.

……

at last.

On a sunny afternoon.

Earl Rudolph, being entangled so helplessly, personally brought his wife to the headquarters of the Youjin Chamber of Commerce.

As a real power aristocrat, even under the king's new decree, he still retains his fief with ease. Count Rudolf's contacts and energy can be imagined. He represents those conservative forces who want to maintain the kingdom as it is.

These intertwined and deep-rooted dignitaries are not rare in the kingdom. Even if Alan IV needs to ensure stability, he dare not use tough methods against them.

Feniya received the Earl very grandly.

Of course, due to Roman Sagan's relationship, Earl Rudolph was also quite polite to this newly rising female business representative.

The purpose of the earl's visit is very simple. On the one hand, to deal with the countess, on the other hand, he is really interested in the video camera.

As Earl Rudolph who has awakened but did not continue on the path of magic in the end, he has always paid great attention to magic items, especially magic machines, and he also supports a team of magicians to help him research various item of interest.

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evening.

Phineya enthusiastically sent the count and his wife to the door.

And the countess was holding a "photo" of herself tightly in her hand.

"To be honest, that thing is much bigger than I imagined, and it is also quite different from the description in Sir Schiller Mora's letter."

As Count Rudolph walked out, he was still lamenting what he had just seen.

Phinea smiled and said: "Indeed, Sir Mora just gave a vague concept and a very broad magic theory, but when we actually designed and built it, we encountered many difficulties.

"Because of this, we still dare not actually launch the photo camera into the market."

Count Rudolf wanted to ask who the designer was, but he felt that it was unnecessary to ask.

Behind the Youjin Chamber of Commerce is Roman Sagan. If anyone in the entire Tulun Kingdom can make such an invention that shocks the world, it must be His Excellency "Storm Guidance".

The count gave instructions to the subordinates around him, and then took a piece of paper handed over by the latter.

"Ma'am, this is a deposit ticket of 200 gold lang, which will be counted as the reward for this time...to take a photo."

"No, it's not necessary, my lord, you and your wife have always supported the chamber of commerce..." Feniya tried her best to decline.

The earl interrupted: "This is two different things. You can take it as my charitable investment in supporting the chamber of commerce to continue to develop and improve the camera. In fact, I am looking forward to seeing the West Continent, especially the Duchy of Gilman, Sir Mora's hometown, What will be the expression after learning that we have built a photo camera."

finally.

Feniya reluctantly accepted the reserve ticket and sent the Earl and his wife out of the chamber of commerce.

When the excited countess boarded the carriage, she still refused to put down the photos in her hand.

Feniya watched them disappear from view, and then said to the butler beside her: "Harvey, get ready, starting tomorrow, we will welcome many distinguished guests."

(End of this chapter)