MTL - Studying Science in the Alternate World-Chapter 203 Financing and Cashing Out in the Castle

  Chapter 203 Financing and cashing out to live in the castle

  Duke spends time every day on the research on strong light hand lamps, constantly communicates with Xiaoyi, expands related technologies, and builds a patent pool moat.

  I originally thought that the research and development of the portable lamp did not need to involve the structure of the spell model, and had nothing to do with spiritual arcana.

  So I don't intend to waste energy.

   But now it is confirmed that even if it is just a portable lamp, it still involves the structure of the ring, which can improve the spiritual mystery, so he naturally has to allocate part of his energy to the research and development of the portable lamp.

   "Natural history...is not easy!"

   Within a full week, Duke split the technology of the glare hand lamp into two complete technical systems.

  One set is strong light wick structure technology, and the other set is wick superposition technology.

  Each technology contains many branch technologies. In a word, Duke packs all the new technologies involved.

but.

  Duke still did not go to the Bo Xue Tower to register a patent, but silently sealed up all the technology and experimental materials.

  There is no other reason. Aziguli, the head of the legal department of Boxueta, is the director of Runwanjia Lingqi Factory.

  After the patent is registered, Aziguli will definitely know about it immediately, and then Runwanjia Spiritual Tool Factory will get the information.

  If it was a few days ago, he might register immediately without thinking too much.

  But just the day before, Vuillard came over and brought Duke a new message: "According to the report from the Runwanjia workshop supervisor we bought, Runwanjia is improving the Lingfeng lamp. The improved shape and structure are already very close to our portable lamp."

   "Well, let the legal department get ready. Once Runwanjia launches its products, it will go to Boxue Tower to sue them for patent infringement."

   "We have already prepared for this, but sir, Runwanjia is coming aggressively this time. According to the report from the workshop supervisor, Runwanjia is not only copying our products, but also has adjusted the assembly line synchronously and is preparing to distribute a large number of goods."

   "Large distribution?" Duke raised his brows, "Are you going to fight us head-on?"

   "Yes, Grayson, the general manager of Runwanjia, went to the workshop to emphasize the importance of work, obviously for our giant of light."

   "Know the progress of Runwanjia at any time, and fight with them first." Duke didn't panic at all, and upgraded the high-light hand lamp if he couldn't beat it.

   It was also because of knowing about Runwanjia’s movements that Duke sealed up the patent of the strong light hand lamp.

  When Runwanjia thought he could defeat the Giant of Light, he would directly take out the strong light hand lamp to hit the market and establish the Giant of Light's position in the field of lamps.

   "However, in order to cope with the impact of Runwanjia, it is a bit difficult to rely on the giant of light's own development... It is time to raise funds."

  He got up from the sofa chair, and walked to the window with his teacup in hand.

  The entire Shenjiao City is full of vitality, just like the black smoke that is still billowing like clouds in this scorching midsummer.

  And now among the rows of chimneys, there are a few more chimneys erected by the Giant of Light factory building.

   "Romance in the industrial age, I also want to do my part!" He walked out of his office, and then knocked on the door of Kylia's office.

   "Your Excellency Duke." Assistant Jiss opened the door.

   "I have something to do with Kylia."

   "Please come in, I will inform the miss." Jiss replied quickly, and then led Duke into the inner office.

   "Duke, sit down, what would you like to drink?"

   "No need, I just came over from the office after drinking tea." When Jiss left, Duke didn't beat around the bush, and said directly, "Run Wanjia is eyeing my giant of light and is going to fight a tough battle with me, so I have to prepare."

   "Really, is there anything I can do to help?" Kiriya asked with a smile.

   "Runwanjia made a move, and I chose to take it hard, so I need money to compete for the market." Duke said in a relaxed tone, "So I am going to start a round of financing. If you are interested, you can send someone to participate in the discussion. I remember that your affiliate quota is not full yet?"

  Kiliya thought for a while, and showed a gentle smile on her baby-fat face: "I'm quite interested in investing, but are you sure that the Giant of Light can defeat Runwanjia's attack? In the spiritual weapon market, Runwanjia has already defeated too many opponents."

   "Runwanjia is really huge, monopolizing almost the entire spirit weapon market in Shenjiao City, and also has a considerable market share in other cities."

  Duke does not deny the strength of the opponent: "But in the field of lighting, the giant of light is the leader."

   Kiria was not infected by Duke's self-confidence and invested blindly.

   Instead, he asked seriously: "Do you really have a way to resist Runwanjia's attack? Many out-of-town spirit weapon companies want to enter Shenjiao City, but they are beaten out time and time again by Runwanjia. Even my grandfather said, Your Excellency Clarinda, is very skilled in business."

   "I hold a patent."

   "This is not enough. He can pay the infringement fee, and then kill the Giant of Light at a price lower than the market cost... Your Excellency Kleinda, I have done this before, otherwise Runwanjia would not be able to represent so many spiritual weapons."

   "I understand." Duke nodded.

  Most of the spiritual tools produced by Runwanjia are agency products, and they do not have patent rights in their hands.

   But Kleinda is tough, and foreign companies are not willing to go head-to-head with Runwanjia, so they simply choose Runwanjia as their agent.

  Duke is not surprised by this: "But I don't think Runwanjia will succeed this time, because his products can't beat mine. As long as I have enough financial resources to support Runwanjia's offensive, Runwanjia will die in the end."

   There is no evidence to say it.

  Duke directly opened the briefcase he carried with him, and took out a portable lamp with a tighter package from it.

  Press the switch.

  Suddenly, a strong beam of light shone out.

  Looking at Kylia’s surprised look, Duke smiled lightly and said, “The portable lamp is just a basic product. I have already invented the follow-up products. With new technologies and thicker patent pool barriers, Runwanjia’s large-scale battle with me will only accelerate his downfall.”

   After showing the research and development sample of the strong light hand lamp, Duke quickly took the sample back, and then silently admired Kylia's beauty.

  My fair lady, a gentleman loves you.

  Duke has always looked at beautiful women generously, with only appreciation, no evil, so he is not abrupt.

  This kind of generous gaze does not make Kiriya disgusted.

   "It turns out that you have prepared for it a long time ago. The new portable light is really bright." After feeling emotional, Kiriya agreed decisively, "I don't think I should miss this good opportunity for investment. I will let Aunt Jiss replace me and lead this investment."

   "Then I wish us a smooth cooperation." Duke smiled and held out his hand.

   Kiria also reached out her hand and held it with Duke.

   After a few simple shakes, Duke let go of his hand and stood up with a smile: "Then I won't disturb your cultivation, wait for my message, and inform you to participate in the financing meeting."

"I send you."

  Leaving Kylia's office, Duke was not idle. In the following day or two, he contacted the arcane mages he knew, such as Vikas, Joanna Lynx, Leovis, Philibel, etc., mainly arcane mages with 2 rings and noble backgrounds.

   He even made a special trip to Suktara Mage Tower.

   "My child, it's been a long time since you came to play in my mage's tower." The white-haired and childlike Suktara's tone was still kind and kind.

   "I haven't been able to find time."

   "It's okay, as long as you can remember me as an old woman... You have done a lot of things recently, and you have won the Outstanding Knowledgeable Invention Award."

   "Haha, it's all luck." Duke chatted with Suktara for a while.

   This United Tower has always treated him with an amiable attitude towards the internal supervisor, the 3rd-ring arcane mage, and the alchemist, as if he treated his own child.

  Although Duke is very clear, Suktara hopes that he can be her successor and successor.

  But this attitude still warms his heart.

   "This time you are here, do you need to find me something?" Suktara asked.

   "There is indeed one thing. I opened a giant of light company, which produces lamps. Recently, I have some friction with Runwanjia, so I am planning to raise funds. If you have investment ideas, you can send someone to the financing meeting to discuss."

   "Financing, is it affiliated?"

   "You can rely on it, or you can simply find someone to hold it on your behalf." Duke doesn't want to expand aggressively and go to other cities for the time being. He just wants to fight head-on with Runwanjia in Shenjiao City, so he doesn't need too many arcane masters to rely on.

  Of course, if there is an arcanist who is willing to join, he will naturally not refuse.

  Suktara smiled: "Just right, I recently decided to withdraw from the Hippidil Spirit Mine Company, and there is a vacancy in the affiliated quota, so I will be affiliated with your giant of light."

"Um?"

  Duke was pleasantly surprised.

  He was just here to solicit investment. He never thought of getting the support of an arcane mage with a third ring. Even though he is an arcan mage whose lifespan is about to expire, his influence on the giant of light will still be greatly improved.

   "Why, you are not welcome?" Suktara asked with a smile.

  Duke took a deep breath and asked, "Master Suktara, do you have any request?"

   "No, don't be nervous. I don't force you to inherit my research. You have shown outstanding talents in other fields. It is not fair to you to tie you here." Suktara smiled gently, "I just think you are very good and worthy of my help."

   Speaking of this, Duke felt warm in his heart.

   Traveling through this world alone, Suktara is probably the only one who treats him well without asking for anything in return.

  He looked at the other party's hair that was so white that there was no mottled color, and made a decision in his heart: "Master Suktara, if you don't mind, I would like to come to your mage tower in my spare time and follow you to learn about alchemy."

   Just learning alchemy.

  He has Xiaoyi in his body, so it doesn't matter if he learns one more knowledge.

  Suktara said happily: "Do you really want to learn alchemy from me, Duke, human energy is limited, I don't want you to delay yourself because of this."

   "It's okay, I'm full of energy and won't delay anything."

   "Then we have made an agreement like this." Suktara said with a smile, and the whole person became more and more amiable.

  Then Suktara directly called one of his assistants: "I want to invest in Giant of Light's spiritual weapon company, and invest in the form of affiliation. You help me handle this matter. In addition, arrange a living yard for Duke in the tower, so that he can come and live at any time."

   "Okay, my lord." The assistant led the way.

  Duke waved his hand and said, "Lord Suktara, I have a place to live."

   "Since you are learning alchemy with me, don't call me your lord anymore, and call me your teacher from now on, you know." Suktara said with a smile, "As my disciple, you can take this place as your second home."

   After this set, Duke was so moved that he didn't want it.

   Feeling dizzy, I followed another assistant to the castle to choose my own living yard and prepare for my new home.

   Watching the back of Duke leaving.

  Suktara had a smug smile on his kind face: "Young man, young man, it's really easy to deal with. I'm in the class of the mage tower, and you're sure to take over... I hope you are a qualified successor, so that I can rest assured that everything will be handed over to you..."

  …

  At the end of August, the first financing meeting of the Light Giant Spirit Tool Company was held secretly in the secret box of the Shenjiao City Hotel.

  It has been three months since the portable lamp was launched, and the valuation of the Giant of Light has skyrocketed.

  Originally Duke held 55% of the shares, Muhans Black Snake held 15% of the shares, Upils and his wife held 15% of the shares, and Vuillard held 15% of the shares.

  The valuation at that time was about 5500 Jinlong.

   "It's not a problem to double the valuation of the Giant of Light by 20 times, right?" Duke directly gave his psychological expectation.

  Estimated at 110,000 Golden Dragons.

  Suktara didn't come, but she sent an assistant who has been with her for many years, and she seemed to have been ordered. The assistant immediately responded: "Your Excellency Duke, on behalf of Lord Suktara, I agree that the valuation should be increased by 20 times, and financing can be based on this valuation."

   "I agree too." Joanna Lynx, who attended in person, said nonchalantly.

  She really doesn't care about money, she just values ​​Duke as a friend, with a total valuation of just 110,000, and she can buy the Giant of Light directly just by being coquettish with her father.

  With the leadership of these two, the tone was completely set.

  The rest is to discuss how to invest in sharing shares.

  Duke's attitude is also very clear: "In this round of financing, I plan to raise 110,000 Golden Dragons, which means that the company's total valuation is 220,000 Golden Dragons, and the owner's shares will be reduced to half of the original. At the same time, this financing is fully funded with my new technology."

  The company rules in this world are relatively simple. After all, they are all games between arcanists, and there are not so many complicated open and dark arrows.

  Duke directly financed with patented technology, and monopolized 77.5% of the shares after financing, and the three of Muhans were diluted to 7.5% of the shares.

   "Next, I will trade 26.5% of the shares, and only retain an absolute controlling stake in 51% of the shares." Duke continued, "As for Muhans, Upils, and Vuillard, you will also use part of the transaction to complete this round of financing."

   This financing method is the most popular in the Seven Towers Federation.

  Everyone is also accustomed to the way of trading here and cashing out there, so heated discussions soon started.

  The arcane mages drank tea, while their subordinates were arguing red-faced.

  After the arcanists had finished their tea, the results of the discussion were presented to everyone. A total of five arcane masters, Suktara, Kylia Nutao, Joanna Lynx, Leo Weiss, and Vikas, have confirmed to participate in this round of financing.

  Philipel and other arcane masters did not get financing opportunities this time, but they can give priority to participating in the next round of financing.

  After an afternoon and evening, the Giant of Light's financing was successfully completed.

   Several founders have reduced their shareholding.

  Duke reduced its holdings from 77.5% to 51%, and cashed out 58,300 gold dragons; Muhans reduced its holdings from 7.5% to 5%, and cashed in 5,500 gold dragons; the Upils couple reduced their holdings to 2%, cashing in 12,100 gold dragons;

  Suktara bought 10% of the shares, Kiria Rage also bought 10% of the shares, and Joanna Lynx also bought 10% of the shares.

   Leo Weiss bought 4% of the shares, and Vikas bought 5% of the shares.

  Among them, Suktara, Kylia Nutao, and Vikas all held shares in the form of affiliation, while Joanna Lynx was held by relatives.

   Leo Weiss is also a relative, but he promises to remove the affiliation from another company as soon as possible, and then affiliate to the Giant of Light.

   "Welcome everyone, join the Giant of Light!" Duke has already prepared the dinner party.

  Joanna had already waited until she was hungry, and said while eating: "Duke, you made a lot of money this time, when will you buy an airship?"

   "I don't need an airship right now, just wait." Duke laughed.

  In the past, buying his own airship was a dream in his heart. Now he has enough capital to buy an airship, but there is no need for it.

   I bought an airship, and the maintenance cost is sky-high.

  The most important thing is that it's useless for him to buy it, and he doesn't need to go out often. It's just a decoration after he buys it.

  For daily travel, just rub the airship in Penrose Mage Tower.

   And now that he has become a student of Suktara, the airship of the Suktara Mage Tower can also be used, and there is no need to buy it himself.

   After the dinner, Duke sent everyone to the door.

   Leo Weiss was at the end, and chatted with Duke: "I can't imagine that you can start such a large company by yourself, and you can also come up with enough valuable spiritual weapon inventions. I am in vain as a 2-ring arcanist, and I still have to run around for some resources."

   "That's because you still have the motivation to move forward, so you are willing to travel around." Duke said.

   "Yeah, running around so unwillingly, isn't it just for the illusory possibility of promotion..."

  Leo Weiss looks handsome, only thirty or forty years old.

   But in fact, he is over sixty years old, and it is said that his grandson already has two children. If he works hard, he may still have a chance to be promoted to a third-ring Arcane Mage.

   At that time, it will be another scene.

  He turned to look at Duke, with a look of envy in his eyes, and praised generously: "Young and talented, I think your future will be like Lord Erwin...Duke, work hard, I hope you can see the scenery of the Great Arcanist."

  The 4th ring may be a height that Leo Weiss cannot reach, but for Duke, it is just a passing scenery on the journey of life.

  However, Duke still said humbly: "The future is too far away. Now I just want to take every step steadily and study the spiritual mysteries seriously. I still remember Your Excellency Leo Weiss once said that life may have no solution, but spiritual mysteries must have a solution. I deeply believe it."

   "Haha, that's words to encourage spiritual apprentices, in fact... At least for me, spiritual mysteries don't necessarily have a solution."

  Leo Weiss smiled: "A lot of knowledge about arcana, even if I put it in front of me, I can't give myself a reasonable explanation...Okay, I won't tell you more, I'll go back first."

   "Walk slowly."

   Sending Leo Weiss away, the banquet came to an end.

  Duke, however, did not return to Villa 17 in Beverly Manor, but went to the castle of Suktara Master Tower and lived in his new home.

  After agreeing to study with Suktara, Suktara expressed her impatience, hoping that Duke could live in the castle for a long time, so that she could teach Duke and impart alchemy knowledge to Duke anytime and anywhere during her limited leisure time.

  So Duke thought about it, and simply moved out of Beverly Manor, brought the housekeepers and lived directly in the castle.

   There are multiple habitable towers in the castle.

  Suktara lives in Tower 1, and Duke is placed in Tower 2 next to him. The entire tower is five stories high and all belong to Duke.

   It has to be said that Suktara's desire for a successor is too strong, and Duke has only followed to learn, and he has already enjoyed the treatment of a powerful heir.

   "It's just a bit far from the Penrose Master's Tower." There is a spiritual ladder inside the tower, and Duke took the spiritual ladder to the top floor.

  The top floor is his living room.

  The Penrose Master Tower is in the west of the city, and the Suktara Master Tower is in the south of the city. The distance between the two Master Towers is more than 30 kilometers.

  Of course, driving a shuttle only takes about ten minutes to and fro.

   "This place is really nice, sir." Mu Lali followed upstairs, looking at every corner of the room cheerfully, "The water pipe of the spiritual spring leads directly into the room, and the concentration of spiritual energy is not at all thinner than that of Beverly Manor. There are many spiritual plants outside the balcony."

   "In a new environment, don't forget to practice."

   "Got it, sir..." Mu Lali replied in a long voice, then turned her head in a funny way, stuck her tongue out behind her back, she really didn't have much perseverance in cultivation.

   After a while, Butler Morris came over: "Master, Mr. Sully, the butler, is here."

   "Please come here." Duke is checking the ant pupa that Xiaohong transformed into. After so long, Xiaohong has almost completed the transformation.

   Steward Sully, the steward of the entire castle, is over seventy years old.

   "Your Excellency Duke, good evening, are you still used to living here?" Butler Su Li was a little staggering in his movements, but he had a very elegant demeanor, and his words were correct, with the demeanor of an aristocratic gentleman.

   "Very good." Duke replied.

   "I noticed that there are very few service personnel around you, so I ask you if you agree with me to arrange a group of servants for you to take care of your daily life."

   "Er... don't bother, Mr. Sully, I have been used to taking care of myself since I was a child, so I don't need servants to take care of me."

   "As you wish." Steward Su Li nodded, and then said, "But you must add some servants for cleaning and washing clothes. The old lady asked me to serve you like the little master of the castle. I think this is very necessary."

   "Thank you, teacher, for your love." Duke was moved in his heart, so he no longer refused, "In that case, Mr. Sully, you can watch the arrangement."

   Butler Su Li laughed: "I have worked in this castle all my life, and it is my mission to take good care of you."

  Wait until Duke gets out of the shower.

   Then I saw the butler Su Li, bringing more than 20 male and female servants, standing in line in the lobby on the first floor, waiting for Duke to be received.

   "Do you need so many people?" Duke was stunned.

  There is a new level of understanding of the quality of life of the arcanists. Although the Seven Towers Federation has gradually abolished the aristocratic system, what has been abolished is only the legal name. In fact, the arcanists are still nobles without canonization.

   Not only those arcane mages with fiefdoms and titles are nobles, but arcane mages without fiefdoms and titles are also nobles.

   "In your capacity, the service of so many servants is necessary." Steward Su Li replied seriously.

"All right."

  Duke did not refuse again, but ordered his two housekeepers: "Steward Morris and Steward Mirena, you are responsible for managing these servants."

  The Morris couple replied: "Yes, sir."

  After Butler Sully left, the Morris couple quickly arranged the work of the servants, and then went upstairs to find Duke.

   "Master."

"how?"

   "I asked Sivir, Samantha and others, they don't want to stay and work in the castle, I think it's better to let them go back to Beverly Manor and take care of the house." Morris said, not everyone likes living in the castle.

  Duke nodded when he heard the words: "You look at the arrangement."

  He has no interest in these mundane affairs. After all, he is alone, so he doesn't have to worry about filling his stomach every day.

  It doesn’t matter to him whether he lives in Beverly Manor or Suktara Castle.

   Don't delay your own research on spiritual mysteries.

   "Now that the Giant of Light has completed the financing, it's time for a decisive battle...What about Clarinda, the arcane mage of the 3rd ring, the product is the king!" Duke thought for a while, and then called out the little chicken, "Fit together and practice, little chicken!"

   "Where is this?" Chick was a little confused, "Isn't it in Beverly Manor?"

   "New home, I will live here for a long time, come on, don't worry about where to live, cultivation is important." Duke directly stretched out his index finger and stuffed it into the chicken's mouth.

  The next moment, the chick involuntarily bit Duke's finger, which turned into a puddle of green liquid and quickly merged into Duke's body.

  Elf form has reappeared.

   Looking for tickets~

  

  

  (end of this chapter)