Chapter 50 : Second-generation ring
Just as Ulu and Ultear resolved the misunderstanding between mother and daughter, Knight arrived at the guild alone.
"Good morning, Knight!"
"I heard you had a sparring match with Laxus and beat him into a pulp?"
"Knight, I have to remind you that I was lazy with the updates last night!"
As Knight walked into the guild, many people greeted him.
"Good morning, Mr. Makao, Mr. Wakaba…"
Of course, he wouldn't admit to being lazy.
This update took him half an hour!
He approached the bar.
"Good morning, Mira."
Knight greeted the barmaid. "Have you seen Gray?"
Mirajane was wiping the bar table. When she heard him, she looked up and smiled gently.
"Good morning, Knight. Gray went to work yesterday, and Natsu was with him."
Can those two really work as a team? Knight thought, surprised.
He wanted to inform Gray about his older brother Leon, but since he wasn't there, he decided to wait for another time.
"What do you want for breakfast?"
"Still the same as last time."
Mirajane turned and walked into the kitchen, soon returning with a delicious breakfast.
Knight ate heartily, praising the hostess's cooking skills once again.
It was free and delicious.
"Is the president here?"
Knight suddenly remembered something important and asked.
Mirajane helped him clean up the dishes, then pointed upwards.
"The president is on the second floor, with Laxus…"
Knight immediately ran to the second floor.
Although he hadn't obtained the S-level qualification yet, this wasn't his first time up there.
Mira smiled helplessly and didn't stop his impulsive behavior.
Knight could beat Erza and Laxus, and his strength was unquestionable.
He just needed to avoid taking S-level commissions casually and breaking the rules of the guild.
Arriving on the second floor, Knight saw Makarov and Laxus in the tea room.
Laxus had a bandage on his head. Noticing Knight's arrival, he nodded and said,
"I was careless before, but I won't lose next time!"
The arrogant man said this haughtily before heading downstairs.
Knight smiled to himself. He had gotten a good friendship punch in.
"President,"
he walked over to Makarov and took out the second-generation magic network ring he had made previously.
"This is a login device that ordinary people can use. What do you think?"
Makarov took the ring, studied it for a while, then praised it with a smile.
"Did Laxus make this?"
You figured this out? Should we say they are worthy of being grandfather and grandson?
Knight nodded.
"It's well made and uses some expensive magic materials." Makarov returned the ring.
"How much did it cost?"
"About fifty thousand."
Nate thought for a moment; if he only counted the cost of materials and not labor, he actually spent around fifty thousand J, which was nearly a month's rent.
His first-generation ring only sold for 10,000 J. Although it was a system reward, it was obviously a better ring given by the system.
"The cost is a bit steep. If you want to promote the second-generation ring to ordinary people, you need to find a way to lower the costs," Makarov pondered. "I can help you contact the Council. They should be happy to cooperate."
In the past few days, with the launch of the [Online Commission] function, all the major guilds in the Kingdom of Fiore had opened this feature.
All the major presidents praised it.
Everyone even established a chat group called [Guild President Alliance] on the magic network to discuss how to use this feature more conveniently.
Not only that, but after the Council learned about it, they praised him for the first time.
It's truly unprecedented!
Makarov felt a bit uncomfortable being praised, as he had always been scolded in the past.
Of course, the real hero was Knight.
Speaker Crawford Shim praised him in a private chat:
"This is great magic!"
"Mr. Makarov, if the quota for the Holy Ten wasn't full, I would even propose to the Council to grant him the title of the Holy Ten Wizards!"
"Or, why don't you step down and leave the honor to the young people?"
He, of course, was referring to Knight.
Makarov relayed this to Knight.
Knight was a little confused upon hearing it.
Is it really that exaggerated?
It's just an online commission; does that mean I should be awarded the title of the Holy Ten?
If he develops more functions in the future, could he become the chairman of the Council?
"It's not an exaggeration. Your online commission is revolutionary magic, enough to leave a deep mark in the history of the magic world," Makarov smiled and said. "Maybe hundreds of years later, my name will be forgotten, but you won't. You will become a part of history!"
Hearing this, Knight reevaluated internet magic.
To him, this was just a common function.
In his previous life, he had already become accustomed to the conveniences of the Internet, but now he had no direct experience.
However, for the magic world of Fairy Tail, it was revolutionary.
He had underestimated the Internet.
"Even so, can I really be awarded the title of the Holy Ten?" Knight was puzzled. "My magic power isn't exceptional, and it's currently not as strong as Erza's."
"It's just a nomination," Makarov laughed. "When the Holy Ten is short on members, they will officially review candidates from the Council."
After a pause, he added, "The title of the Holy Ten is awarded to the ten best wizards on the continent. Magic power is only one criterion for judgment. Your contribution to the magic world through internet magic can surpass the limitations of magic power."
In short, the Internet is amazing.
Even if Knight's magic power is not as strong as the other ten magic powers, this innovation alone is enough to overcome everything.
Let's be realistic; magic power can be cultivated sooner or later.
Only Knight created the Internet.
Doesn't it deserve recognition?
After understanding the cause and effect, Knight's expression became somewhat subtle.
He had imagined that with the development of the Internet, his magic power would gradually increase, and he would have a chance to become one of the ten magicians of the Holy Ten.
He never expected there was no need for that. The Council had already considered nominating him, disregarding his currently weak magic power.
"In short, you are now on the Council's wizard list," Makarov continued.
"If you want to promote the second-generation login device, I can take you to the headquarters to meet the reviewers."
Makarov returned to the original topic. "It's up to you."
Go to the Council headquarters?
Knight thought seriously for a moment and shook his head.
"Promoting the second-generation ring is more of a business endeavor. I think it's better to leave that to the professionals."
He thought of Lucy's father.
In just a few years, he had developed a small company into the Heartfilia conglomerate, the leading enterprise in the Fiore Kingdom.
As a super businessman, he would undoubtedly be more professional and faster at reducing costs and distributing the second-generation ring across the continent.
Of course, cooperation with the Council could still take place.
"It seems you already have an idea," Makarov nodded and smiled. "Just go for it. If any problems arise, I'll help you! The guild is your home, and your companions are your family!"
"I understand, thank you."
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