Chapter 209: The emergence of bright hand lamps.
"Sir, Mr. Zhubuk, if you don't do it for me, I want to see Mr. Erwin, and I want to complain to Mr. Erwin!"
Duke stood at the door of the office of the director of the corporate department in the Erudite Tower. Said loudly.
Let everyone in the corridor hear it.
"Your Excellency Duke!" Zhubik looked helpless, "It's useless for you to make noise here. Regarding Runwanjia's infringement compensation, we are further verifying the statistics with Runwanjia Spiritual Weapon Factory. When the statistics are completed, we will naturally urge them Pay compensation as soon as possible."
"I don't agree with your work attitude. You are covering up the Runwanjia. You know clearly that the Giant of Light and the Runwanjia are competing in business, but you have no intention of unfairly benefiting the Runwanjia. This is a very serious dereliction of duty!"
Duke said, turned and walked out of the door a step away: "I'm going to see Mr. Erwin, and ask the chief director to seek justice for me." He
is also a 1st-level arcane mage. Zhubuk slapped his forehead helplessly: "Your Excellency Duke, I have made it very clear. If you really want to see Lord Erwin, then please do so. By the way, I would like to remind you that meeting Lord Erwin People need to make an appointment."
"Then I'll go find Master Aziguli."
"You also need to make an appointment to see Master Aziguli. In addition, Master Aziguli has given instructions that she doesn't want to see you." "
Why?" Duke said in disbelief, "I haven't even seen her!"
"I don't know, anyway, Lady Aziguli has issued a notice that no one in the Erudite Tower is allowed to bring you into her office floor." "
This is discrimination. !"
Duke was trembling with anger.
It was clear that he was the victim of the infringement case, but as a result, Aziguli, the head of the legal department, not only did not comfort the victim, but even did not allow the victim to see her.
"Your Excellency Zhubek, you must speak up for me. Lord Aziguli discriminates against me. I think she is guilty of some tricks and unjust gains in Runwanjia's infringement case of Giant of Light!" Duke said righteously. Said, "I hope you can report this illegal behavior to Sir Erwin!"
Zhubik rolled his eyes several times in succession: "I said Duke, everyone is a level 1 Arcane mage, why should you make it difficult for me. If you are unhappy, why don't you go find Master Aziguli? I have really enforced the law impartially and all processes are carried out in accordance with the procedures!"
Duke chuckled: "Isn't it true that I can't see Master Aziguli? ."
"Then there's nothing I can do!"
"There's nothing you can do and I can't do anything. Runwanjia has made it clear that they want to kill my company. How can I not stand up? Lord Aziguli is the director of Runwanjia. , shareholder, I think she has acted disgracefully in this matter, so I have to make a fuss and let her retreat before the difficulties!"
Anyway, infighting among Arcane mages is prohibited, and personal safety is strictly controlled by the Seven Towers Federation. Asylum, Duke doesn't mind jumping a little himself.
Besides, there is someone behind him.
Suktara and Penrose are his teachers and mentors, and they are both third-level arcane mages, so they are not afraid of Clinda and Aziguli's difficulties.
"But you're not teasing her, you're teasing me!" Chabik said speechlessly.
Duke walked into the office, closed the door at the same time, and said with a smile: "Calm down, I will be your host tonight and treat you to a drink at the Shenjiao City Hotel. I will be a frequent visitor to the Erudite Tower in the future, and there will still be opportunities for us to interact with each other." There are so many."
"Ah, you are still here to make trouble?"
"On business!"
"Are you sure?"
"Of course." Duke narrowed his eyes and smiled. He was about to apply for a patent for a strong hand lamp in front of El. Apply in person.
The main focus is on surprise and sensational effect.
Now they are engaged in a vigorous business war, and at the same time they come to make trouble in person, all to paralyze Clarinda and Aziguli.
Then the strong light hand lamp was promoted and put on the market, which directly crushed Runwanjia's smart light lamp into slag.
"Let's go, Your Excellency Zhubek." Duke felt that the heat was almost over, so he said goodbye and left the office of the head of the corporate department.
However, he did not leave the Erudite Tower. Instead, he took Mulali with him and wandered around the crowded floors.
If you have the chance, go and sit in the offices of the Arcane mages who work in the Erudite Tower, talk to them about the lawsuit between the Giant of Light and the Runwan family, and scold the Runwan family for not paying compensation even if they lose the lawsuit. In short, we need to use this This incident ruined Runwanjia's reputation.
"Sir, it's getting dark, and the Erudite Tower will be off work soon. Are we still here to act?" Mulali asked quietly.
"What's wrong, do you think it's a bit embarrassing for your husband and me to do this?" "
No, sir, you are doing something righteous."
"It's good to have this awareness, little Lili, remember that evil will not be suppressed Yes, as long as we stick to justice, we can be invincible." Duke said carelessly, "You see, there are many arcane mages who are higher level than me, but when I go there, they avoid me and don't see any of them. You're welcome?"
"It seems so."
"It's because they feel guilty and know that some arcane mages have done something unfair in this matter, so they tolerate me politely." With a
twist, Duke continued. : "Of course, this speed must be controlled well, otherwise it will really piss off several high-level arcane mages, and they will be unable to eat and walk around." Arcane mages are not all
good-tempered gentlemen. If Duke really wants to piss them off, he will definitely kill them. I won’t kill them, but I think it’s possible to reward them with a few big ones.
In terms of fighting to the death, Duke is invincible within the first level, and can find opportunities to kill him at the second level, but may be weak against the third level.
But the Seven Towers Federation attaches extraordinary importance to the safety of arcane mages.
Duke did not dare to draw his gun on the Arcane Mage easily. Even in the wild and uninhabited land, he did not dare to draw his gun on the Arcana Mage. Once a shot is fired, no matter how it is concealed, it will leave a mark on the spiritual level, and then be detected by the high arcanist using extraordinary means.
According to the official records of the Seven Towers Federation, no registered arcanist mage was killed and the murderer could not be found. Even if the murderer was a seventh-level arcane mage, he would still be found out and executed.
The result of the trial for self-mutilation among arcane mages is life for life.
As for arcane mages killing ordinary people, even monks from the Three Seas such as the Spirit Planter and the Great Knight would hardly be guilty of death. At most, they would be severely punished.
If Master Ao is really heinous, he will first be removed from the Magic Spirit Tower and lose federal protection.
If someone kills him then, he will be killed, or he will leave federal territory and hide.
For example, Bynes, whom Duke met at the cabin in the woods before, was expelled from the Faling Tower because of his research on forbidden experiments. In order to avoid federal punishment and avoid being pursued by his enemies, he had to live in seclusion in the forest until he died of old age in the wilderness.
"Sir, your grasp of people's hearts is amazing." Mulali exclaimed inexplicably.
"Just average, third in the federation." Duke rubbed the assistant's shoulder-length hair, "Let's go, we will also get off work when others are off work."
Seeing Duke and his group leave.
A staff member of the Erudite Tower hurriedly got on the spiritual ladder, went straight to Aziguli's office floor, knocked on the door and entered the office.
"Sir, His Excellency Duke has left."
"Huh." Aziguli breathed a sigh of relief obviously on her beautiful face, and then greeted her through gritted teeth, "This country bumpkin is finally gone. How can there be such shamelessness in the world?" Disciple!"
She, Aziguli, is a dignified 3rd level arcane mage and the head of the legal department of Erxue Tower. The entire commercial disputes in the Black Dragon River are under her management.
It’s no shame!
As a result, Duke blocked her in the tower and spread the news that she had colluded with Clarinda, used the Runwan family to suppress dissidents, bullied the market, and was a shackle who owed money... Although this was indeed the case,
this was the usual style of the arcane mage.
All walks of life are basically controlled by arcane mages, and there is no room for ordinary people to participate in competition. All resources are in the hands of arcane mages.
Runwanjia, like any company, is a tool for Master Arcane to make money.
But for the sake of social harmony, we must cover up some of the ugly eating habits.
This was suddenly exposed, and after all, his face was tarnished.
"Sir, next time His Excellency Duke comes again, you should send someone to drive him away, otherwise he will always be here to ruin... ruining the reputation of the Runwan family is not an option." The secretary offered advice to Aziguli, "How about Instruct the Discipline Department not to allow idlers to walk around the tower next time?"
"What's the point of hiding your ears and stealing the bell?" Aziguli stood up and took two irritable steps in the office.
Then he looked at his secretary: "Do you think Duke's move was because the giant of light couldn't bear it, or was he deliberately trying to disgust me?" "
This... Sir, I really can't say, but it's just to benefit Wanjia." With the financial resources, this business competition will definitely be won. Moreover, Lord Clarinda has already said hello to the surrounding cities, and the aura lamp will definitely defeat the portable lamp and occupy a dominant position in the market." "Is this enough?"
Ah Ziguli shook his head, "I think it's hard to say. There are people behind Duke who support him. Doesn't that Suktala already regard Duke as his successor? If she supports him with just a little financial resources, the Giant of Light can survive. "
After a pause, Aziguli sighed and said: "Delaying payment of the infringement money can only delay Runwanjia's defeat. In this business competition, there is no victory but defeat, alas!" She felt that
Clarinda had already I have a demonic disease, and I have to fight a game with a slim chance of winning.
In the past, when spiritual weapon companies from other cities entered Shenjiao City, Runwanjia could rely on their home field to gain unanimous support from the local arcane mages, fight against the opponent, and then win.
But this time, it was internal strife.
The opponent is not a simple level 1 arcane mage, but a high-profile genius arcane mage who has found a backer early on.
"In the final analysis, Runwanjia failed to hold the patent!"
Aziguli saw clearly that even if the Giant of Light was defeated, it would not be a big deal to Duke, and he could still live on the patent fees.
Therefore, Duke can fight to the end, and if he loses, he will just lose the shell of the Giant of Light.
"But can Runwanjia afford to lose? The company is huge, but there are very few real patents. Most of them are agency rights. And agency rights are the most unreliable. When time comes, we will have to face new competition, etc. The Giant of Light has gained a firm foothold and will definitely participate in the agency competition!"
By then.
The Giant of Light can erode Runwanjia's market step by step.
"Sir, the Giant of Light only has one patent for portable lights. How can Runwanjia be afraid of competing with the Giant of Light for its agency rights?" "There is only one now, but with
Duke's existence, who knows how many there will be in the future. Aziguli shook her head gently, "It doesn't take much. With a few patents similar to portable lamps, the giant of light will be able to stand firm and cannot be knocked down."
At this point, Aziguli suddenly sneered: " This country bumpkin has just joined Shenjiao City's dining table, and it seems that he has found the right target and wants to replace Runwanjia!"
Shenjiao City's basic market is just that big.
If you can't open up new markets, you can only seize other people's markets. Now it seems that Runwanjia has become the target of Duke.
Aziguli knocked on the table: "The ambition is really big!"
"Sir..."
"I have decided to go crazy with Clarinda and tell the Runwan family to fully cooperate with the arrangements to stop the Giant of Light. !"
"Yes."
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Before we knew it, it was the New Year's Day.
The storm calendar year 4413 turns over and enters 4414, Duke is about to turn eighteen.
"Cheers, teacher!"
Duke sent all the service staff back to reunite with their families, including Mulali and Vivian, while he stayed in Suktala Master Tower.
It happened to be a holiday with the teacher.
"Cheers, Duke." Suktara smiled broadly.
In previous years, she spent the New Year celebrations with the Su clan. Now that the Mage Tower and the castle have been reorganized, a large part of the Su clan has been dismantled and driven away, with only a small number still living in the castle.
The lively atmosphere of the New Year's Festival is definitely not as good as in previous years, but this year she feels happy and satisfied from the bottom of her heart.
Put down the glass.
Suktara smiled and said: "Child, today is the New Year's Day. There will be no class after dinner. You can accompany me for a walk in the castle." "
Okay, teacher."
After dinner, one old and one young The two of them took a walk on the castle wall.
The city wall is so clean that there is not a trace of dust, and outside the city wall it is covered with snow. It snowed heavily just yesterday.
Both of them are arcane mages, and their spiritual energy is concentrated throughout their bodies, so they don't feel the slightest bit of coldness in the freezing afternoon. As for the followers and guards in the castle, they all stayed far away and did not dare to disturb the two of them.
"It's a new year, and the teacher is another year older."
"But your spirit is still young." "
You kid, you have such a sweet mouth, but the teacher is already one hundred and sixty-one years old, and you have no spiritual power." The fog of arcane magic is already dim, and I don’t know how many years I have left to live.” Suktala has been able to face death calmly, “No matter what, I will try my best to teach you in the next few years.”
"I will not live up to your expectations, teacher."
"I don't have too many expectations. Speaking of which, I have been talking about the ring copy material. Isn't it a trace of the devil in my heart."
Suktara thought about the past for a while, and said quietly: "Do you know where my demonic barrier comes from?"
"Teacher, please tell me," Duke said.
"I had a short marriage, only ten years, but these ten years fully affected my life." Suktala looked at the snow-covered forest in the distance, "Vincent, you are mine. Husband, he is an excellent level 1 arcane mage."
At that time, Suktala had just been promoted to arcane mage.
With the help of her elders, she married Vincent. After their marriage, the two of them were busy exploring spiritual mysteries, but their sweetness was never lost.
"Vincent chose to become an alchemist, and I also chose alchemy. We studied in the same mage tower."
"Actually, the teacher doesn't like to delve into spiritual mysteries, haha. At that time, I just wanted to have a child as soon as possible." "
Vincent always said, don't worry, having children will delay your practice." "
Later, when he saw that I was angry, he Coax me to say, let's choose an alchemy direction and treat it as our first child. When it grows up, we will have a second child, a real child." Suktara smiled calmly, "I I really believe him."
"Teacher, did you choose the ring replication material?" Duke asked.
"No, it's the ring projection auxiliary material. The auxiliary material needed when the projection ring comes. That is our first and only child." Suktara said, with the brilliance of motherhood flashing on her face. , "Now, this child has grown up and grown into a ring replicating material."
"Well, that's it!"
Duke suddenly realized that Suktara regarded the research subject as her and her husband's child. At first, I studied the ring projection auxiliary materials. After the research was completed, I continued to study the ring reproduction materials, step by step, and raised this direction like a child.
At the same time, Duke also suddenly understood why Suktara showed no mercy to the people of the Su clan who were related by blood and drove them away immediately.
Because those Su clan members are not her relatives at all.
The relatives in her eyes are probably only research subjects treated like children.
Seemingly understanding what Duke was thinking, Suktala did not deny anything, but said calmly: "This is the devil in the teacher's heart. It may be difficult for people to understand, but this is what Vincent left to me. The only one."
"Teacher, I can understand and understand your persistence."
"You are such a good boy." Suktara smiled and touched Duke's face, "When I see you, I feel like At that time, Vincent may not be as talented as you, but he was as confident as you and felt that nothing could be difficult for him." They lived as a
couple for ten years, but spent more than a hundred years to remember them.
Duke could not understand such a profound love, but it did not prevent him from respecting Suktara and accompanied the old man as he walked slowly along the city wall.
With this walk, January has passed.
By February, Giant of Light’s second round of financing also began.
Duke gave up the bottom line of holding 51% of the shares, reduced his shares to 30%, and successfully raised 400,000 Jinlong.
Of course, in order to firmly control the Giant of Light, he signed equity distribution agreements with many shareholders. Taking back most of the decision-making power of the shares to himself, he can still control the Giant of Light - in fact, it doesn't matter if he doesn't have this power, after all, the patents are in his hands.
Just take it back just in case.
The arcane mages invested in the Giant of Light because they valued Duke's future development, so they didn't want the right to decide on shares, they just invested and didn't say anything.
After getting the money, Duke provided new suggestions to the Giant of Light Spirit Weapon Company.
"The Runwanjia is coming with a lot of force, especially in cooperation with the local Arcane Master, and there are signs of monopolizing the market. I think the Runwanjia can't compete with the Runwanjia at the top level, so we will choose to sink directly to the spiritual weapon Store."
"Sir, what do you mean?" Viard held a notebook and took notes carefully.
"Invest in spiritual weapon stores, directly give money to buy shares in every spiritual weapon store, let them become franchisees of Giant of Light, and sign an exclusive agreement to only sell Giant of Light's lamps!" Duke didn't know if this move would work. , in short, just do it.
He continued: "In addition, the agency rights for ordinary lamps should be signed as soon as possible, and then a production line will be launched to compete with Runwanjia." "
Will this... stall be too big?" Vuillard was a little worried.
"What are you afraid of? High-light handlamp technology can not only be applied to portable lamps. It can be applied to any lamp. By then we have obtained the agency rights for lamps, and we will be able to develop more varieties on these basis." Strong light fixtures."
For example, street lamps on the street, lighting at home, signal lights on airships, and headlights on cars can all develop strong light series.
"I understand!" After understanding Duke's thoughts, Vuillard felt reassured and said excitedly, "I will make arrangements right away so that the employees can work overtime and the sales team can work non-stop!" "Don't forget overtime pay and travel expenses
. Everything has been arranged, we can't just let the horses run without letting them eat grass."
"Yes!"
The 400,000 Golden Dragon capital raised allowed the Giant of Light to expand crazily again, and the factory area was expanded again and again.
The sales team and legal team are hiring every day.
After recruiting people, they are sent to various market towns in other cities to invest in every spiritual weapon shop - the golden dragon is given for free just to sign an exclusive agreement. Most of the spiritual weapon shops are willing. After all, the shares of small shops are not worth it. It's comparable to the golden dragon you got.
By the time the Giant of Light finished February, he had already invested in more than 500 spiritual weapon shops in cities and market towns in eight major regions.
In one fell swoop, the sales situation was reversed, allowing Giant of Light's lamps to beat Runwanjia in sales.
One takes the high-level route, and the other takes the grassroots route.
Facts have proved that the grassroots route is more suitable. After all, lamps such as portable lamps are mostly purchased by ordinary people.
But in fact, Giant of Light also has another product that sells well, and that is the built-in portable light.
Many wealthy people value the compactness and exquisiteness of built-in portable lights. Even many arcane mages have purchased built-in portable lights.
In order to catch up with the Giant of Light, Runwanjia was not to be outdone and used frequent tricks to compete for the market.
In the entire Wind Breathing Domain, newspapers everywhere are filled with advertisements and news about Runwanjia and the Giant of Light.
The brand awareness of both companies is almost becoming household names.
From March to April.
The Giant of Light's capital of 400,000 yuan is about to bottom out again, and this lighting war has lasted for half a year. Even though Runwanjia Spiritual Weapon Manufacturer has a huge business, it has been struggling to cope with the challenge, and it even raised funds once. loan.
Borrowed a lot of cash from various arcanist shareholders.
"If the fight continues, there will still be no winner." A group of arcane mage shareholders from the Runwanjia Spiritual Weapon Factory visited Clinda Mage Tower, "Why don't we shake hands and make peace? Both the Runwanjia and the Giant of Light are Wouldn't it be nice for our big companies in Shenjiao City to coexist peacefully?"
Not only did they not receive dividends from Runwanjia this year, but they even borrowed a lot of money from Runwanjia, which made the shareholders of Master Ao unable to sit still.
Everyone invests in Runwanjia to get money and resources.
He was not willing to sit back and watch as Runwanjia squandered his own capital, causing damage to his interests.
"Yes, Your Excellency Clarinda, there is an old man named Suktara on Duke's side, and he is willing to pay to accompany him in his madness. Why don't we take a step back." Master You'ao said.
The financing of Giant of Light has not been leaked yet because it has signed a confidentiality agreement.
Everyone does not know that behind the Giant of Light, Duke has united a group of Arcane Mage shareholders using strong light hand lamp technology as bait.
I just thought that Suktara was old and confused, so he spent more than a hundred years of savings to accompany Duke in his madness. Of course, even the support of only one 3rd level arcane mage is enough for the Giant of Light to gain a firm foothold. Most arcane mages are not willing to go head-to-head.
There are many profitable industries, and there is no need to stick to one market.
Clarinda was determined to continue the business war, and Aziguli was also willing to support him, but in the face of the menacing Arcane Master shareholders, he finally compromised.
There is no other reason. To this day, there is no hope of victory in the commercial war.
Moreover, there is no excuse for delaying the payment of patent infringement fees owed to Duke, otherwise it will be too mouth-watering.
Before compromising, Clarinda argued to herself: "I still insist on continuing to compete. It is impossible for Suktala to sell the Mage Tower to support Duke's Giant of Light! Maybe if we try harder, he won't be able to support it." Go down and come over to make peace with us, instead of us going to make peace with him." "It doesn't matter
who wants to make peace with anyone, everyone can see each other without looking up, and there is no need to differentiate between high and low." Master Youao's shareholder retorted.
Seeing this, Clarinda sat slumped in the chair and waved her hands weakly: "Okay, I listen to you and find someone to make peace. The lighting market will be divided half and half. From now on, the management of the company will be handed over to a professional team. I will I won't ask any more questions."
I wanted to go crazy and fight to the end, but my teammates didn't do enough and voted early.
However, after sending someone to contact the Giant of Light, they quickly received a reply from the Giant of Light and Duke: "The lighting market will all be handed over to the Giant of Light. The other spiritual weapon markets will be divided half and half for the time being."
Clarinda He suddenly became furious: "Arrogant!"
Then he summoned all Arcane Master shareholders and said coldly at the meeting: "It's not that I don't want to make peace now, it's the Giant of Light and that young man who are trying to push the envelope even further! So, he wants a business war. , we will continue the business war until he is convinced!"
Before he could unify the opinions of the shareholders.
Then he saw the secretary knocking on the door in a hurry, entering the conference room, rushing to his side in a few steps, and said in a low voice: "Sir, Your Excellency Duke has applied for a new patent from Lord Erwin, called 'Strong Light Technology'. And joined forces with the Giant of Light to launch the first generation of strong light series lamps."
"Strong light technology, what is that? Can his hand lamp be brighter than ours?" Clarinda said with eyes wide open.
The secretary swallowed a mouthful of saliva in fear and said stammeringly: "I personally went to see and see the strong light hand lamp samples and samples. It's bright. It's really too bright!" Please vote~ (End of this
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