Chapter 11: The whole story

Although Luo Yi couldn't understand the part about the magic energy pool, he was very familiar with the parts about the universal power machine and the spinning machine.

This part, apart from the mysterious magic inscriptions, is actually the mechanical transmission system.

In another world, at the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, this is how it was done!

Luo Yi, well, actually, Shenlan has observed carefully that basically one universal power machine can make ten spinning machines operate quickly.

In the entire workshop, there are five universal power machines, and there are forty-eight magic spinning machines in operation.

That’s right, there are forty-eight machines, and two of them are broken and are being repaired. Several people are tinkering with them.

In fact, Kano's job, although it is said to be maintaining magic machinery, is mainly to maintain and repair spinning machines and universal power machines.

As for the magic energy pool, it is too high-end. If there is a problem, you will have to spend a lot of money to hire someone from the manufacturer or the Mage Tower to fix it.

It was getting late, but there was no sign of stopping work in the workshop. It was obvious that they had a lot of orders and were busy working overtime!

I just don’t know why they are in such a hurry to find investors when their business is doing so well?

Of course, this thought went around in Luo Yi's mind for a while and then he threw it away. There was no way, this was not what he cared about.

What he cares about is whether the purpose of this trip has been achieved!

"Deep Blue, Deep Blue, stop pretending to be dead and speak!"

A deep blue mechanical voice rang out in Luo Yi's mind: "One good news, one bad news, which one do you want to hear, Master?"

"Don't keep me in suspense, speak properly!"

"The good news is that your idea has merit, but it still can't get around the issue of magical machinery!"

This time, without Luo Yi's urging, Shen Lan paused and immediately explained: "Back then, in order to show off, you did scan a lot of books, including many on mechanics.

As for data, the storage module is actually full of it!

Here, some mechanical knowledge can be used, but the energy part still needs to be connected to the magic circle and conform to the rules of magic."

"If you want to get into mechanical design, even with my storage module, you still have to be proficient in some knowledge of magical machinery.

Otherwise, your so-called design, your so-called rationality, is unreasonable and inapplicable. This is a rigid condition and cannot be changed! "

Luo Yi asked: "Then there is no workaround. For example, I can find a formal mage who is proficient in magic machinery to cooperate with.

I'll give him some design drafts and ask him to help add the magic circle part, is that okay?"

"It's theoretically feasible, but it requires extremely tacit cooperation. Moreover, the engraving of the magic circle also has various requirements. Your design will inevitably be significantly modified.

Even if this problem is solved, the most important thing is trust!

You need to find a formal mage who is worthy of your trust, instead of being a tool for others!"

"This?"

Luo Yi thought about it and said, "Anyway, it's a way!"

…

An hour later, the sun completely set and the sky darkened.

Because of the exhaust gas emitted by the factory, the night sky seemed even darker, without a trace of stars or moonlight.

A carriage was driving on the road. The farther away it got, the clearer the sound of the wheels turning became.

Roy did not sit in the carriage, but found a seat next to Butler Hoover.

He turned his head to look at the Xiangsheli Magic Textile Factory, watching the brightly lit place gradually disappear into the distance.

To be honest, it feels a bit strange that I can see such a large factory even though I have traveled to a world with gods and magic!

"Master Luo Yi, can you tell me about your investigation of the magic energy equipment?" Old Hoover's voice came from the side:

Hearing this, Luo Yi finally withdrew his gaze, turned around, organized his words, and said, "In my opinion, Senior Kano has done a good job. The entire magic spinning machine may have some minor problems, but the core part is fine!"

As he spoke, he also asked his own doubts: "In my opinion, the Xiangsheli Magic Energy Textile Factory should be running well, so why is it so anxious to attract investment?

Is there something wrong here?"

"Master, you have good taste!"

The old butler praised and looked up at the sky. When he couldn't find any stars, he pulled the reins and stopped the carriage.

He took out an oil lamp from the corner of the carriage, lit it, covered it with a windshield, and hung it on the roof.

I saw a hazy light dispelling the darkness around me. Although it was not very bright, it could vaguely illuminate the way ahead, which was better than nothing!

"drive!"

With a shout, the carriage started moving again, like a moving flame in the endless darkness.

Only then did Butler Hoover speak again: "There are quite a few magical textile factories in Oakland City, but Xiangshe is a unique one.

Not only is it recognized as the first textile factory and recognized by everyone, but also because its quality is the best and highly respected.

However, due to the scale, the output has not been able to increase.

Until a few months ago, a wealthy businessman came and signed a large order for export overseas, and the price offered was extremely generous.

Mr. Maruna was moved, and finally the two sides signed a contract, and even performed justice in the temple of Woking, the goddess of commerce."

Luo Yi was puzzled: "Since Ms. Fortune is supervising, shouldn't the contract be broken?"

“That’s true, but the payment date in the contract is a bit long, so we have to wait until the fleet returns.

The Xiangsheli Magic Energy Textile Factory already had a large loan from the Habsburg Bank, and this purchase of spinning machines and raw materials cost a large sum of gold."

"In other words, their funding chain is about to be broken?"

Luo Yi summed it up in one sentence, but then he felt something was wrong.

He asked, "Mr. Maruna is quite capable and has been doing business in Auckland for many years. It shouldn't be difficult for him to find someone to borrow money from him, right?

Moreover, the investment in a magic energy pool is huge. Even if it is a miniature one, it is still a considerable fortune. Doesn't this factory director have any backers?"

This time, old Hoover was really surprised. He never thought that his young master, who was only seventeen years old, had such knowledge.

He looked up at Luo Yi several times before explaining, "According to my inquiries, the Marquez family is naturally behind Maruna.

They belong to the old aristocracy of the Habsburg Empire. Although they only have the title of baron, they were once glorious.

However, this baron was recently reprimanded by His Majesty the Emperor, and he is very upset. Naturally, he has avoided even the simple matter of borrowing money."

After a pause, he continued, "According to my guess, the order from that big businessman was probably a setup by someone, and the order is real.

However, it is true that the capital chain of Xiangsheli Magic Energy Textile Factory was broken in order to swallow up the textile factory in one gulp.

This may also involve a struggle between nobles!"

Luo Yi sighed: "If that's the case, then Mr. Maruna is a bit desperate and is trying all kinds of treatment."

"Why do you say that?"

"People like us can't afford it at first glance!"

“No, Mr. Maruna is not stupid. He is not looking at you or me, but the Raymond family behind us.”

Butler Hoover smiled and said, "There's a saying that noble affairs should be resolved by nobles.

What Xiangshe lacks now is not just funds, but also a backer with influence. When I come to him, he will naturally be more willing than anyone else!"

Luo Yi finally understood something. He turned his head and looked at the old butler carefully.

The lights of the carriage were not very bright, and even swayed with the rolling of the wheels, shining on the old butler's aged face, which fluctuated between light and dark and was difficult to see clearly.

The air fell into silence, and neither of them spoke, as if they were both preoccupied with something.

After a long while, Luo Yi finally spoke first: "Butler Hoover, you actually hope to facilitate this deal, right?"

"yes!"

Old Hoover did not deny it, his eyes bright, "Ever since the Earl asked me to come to Oakland, I have watched it change little by little, to the point where I can hardly recognize it.

The magic energy machinery is truly magical, it can actually increase production efficiency exponentially. I have carefully considered that if I intervene in the business of the Xiangsheli Magic Energy Textile Factory at this time, it will definitely be a sure profit.

Even if these cloths cannot be sold in the end, they can be sent back to the territory without losing money.

Even if the factory goes bankrupt, as long as we transport the entire set of magic energy pools and spinning machines back to the territory, we will make a lot of money!"

Luo Yi asked again: "Butler Hoover, when did you come up with this idea? Before or after I asked you for help?"

Old Hoover was even more frank: "Since the Earl sent me here, I naturally have to observe the situation in the city. As for this Xiangsheli Magic Energy Textile Factory, I actually chose it specifically for me!"

"So, what do you want me to do?"

"Just write a letter to the Earl and explain what's going on here. As for whether to do it or not, and how to do it, that's all up to the Earl!"

"Write a letter?"

Luo Yi nodded, indicating that he understood, but he did not respond for a long time. Only when the outline of Prosvang Manor appeared in the darkness in the distance did he say, "Old housekeeper, I know what happened.

But you also know my identity, so please allow me to think about it, okay?"

"Master, please help yourself!"

The conversation ended here and neither side spoke again.

Luo Yi, on the other hand, looked into the dark distance, breathed the cold air, and recalled his own miserable life experience!

That’s right, he is actually an illegitimate son of a noble!

This chapter ties everything together. In fact, everyone has their own calculations and no one is a fool!

(End of this chapter)