NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1158: About Their Targets
The cloud-repelling device once again opened the sky, this time in front of everyone, including the marquis and even the master blacksmith.
"This is truly amazing. I never thought such a thing was possible. Your invention will definitely change the world, Mr. Nathan." The marquis smiled.
"You jest, Marquis." Nathan shook his head calmly.
"Not at all. I truly haven't seen anything like this before." The marquis paused for a moment before glancing at Amelia. "I have heard from my daughter that you wish to cooperate with me for this device. Am I correct?"
"Yes."
"May I know how you plan to develop it?"
"Let's see…" Nathan raised his head, looking at the sky. "If possible, I would like this to be distributed throughout the entire country. Is that possible?"
"Hoho. You are very ambitious. However, this is what the country needs the most, so of course, it is possible. I will definitely make sure everything goes smoothly. However, may I know how much you plan to sell this device for, Mr. Nathan?"
"How about I ask you first, Marquis? How much do you plan to sell this for?"
"If this is going to be a national project, the country will definitely subsidize everything, which will lower the cost for other lords. However, for the full price, it will be 50 million Zel per device."
It was definitely an impressive number, but Nathan didn't seek profit from this device. What he truly needed was their connection, especially their information network.
Hence, Nathan asked, "May I know the reason you price it that way?"
"Let's see… The production cost alone shouldn't be too high. At most several million to ensure quality. And if we have to add Mr. Nathan's unique technology into the mix, raising it to 50 million Zel per device shouldn't be too much.
"I have previously mentioned that this device is something I have never seen before. Just the concept of the technology alone will be enormous.
"If we think about the number of cities in this country, I'm expecting at least 30 billion Zel."
This was indeed an amazing technology. It would cost a lot in the beginning, but that was only for the purchase. It was more expensive than hiring high-level summoners, but by the second month or even the third month, it would have become more profitable than the high-level summoners.
Not a single lord wouldn't be tempted by this. Of course, the merchants would become the opposition, considering the merchants were securing a lot of high-level summoners for their own benefit.
Nathan raised one finger. "Let's lower the cost to 10 million."
"!!!" The marquis was stunned. "10 million?"
"Yes. I understand the state of our world. If this continues, a lot of people will die of hunger. The situation will gradually get worse. If we look at the economy on a much larger scale, it's something we don't want to see, right?"
The marquis fell silent. It was as Nathan said. If more people died, the economy would collapse. There wouldn't be enough population to recover from the collapse, and their country would be in decline.
"Well, even though I can lower it further, it's best to gain a bit of profit, so at least I won't have to be hungry, right?" Nathan smiled.
"Your magnanimity amazed me." The marquis politely bowed his head. "If that's the case, may I suggest a plan for you, Mr. Nathan?"
"Oh?"
"I'm planning to introduce this device to the emperor. If His Imperial Majesty knows about this device, he will definitely spread it to all corners of this country."
"I don't mind if that's the case."
"You might be summoned to the imperial palace, Mr. Nathan. Have you ever thought about becoming a noble?"
This was the marquis' tricky question to figure out whether Nathan was actually a noble or not. Even though he suspected him of being a commoner, there was a chance he might be a lesser noble whose name wasn't popular. So, he needed to figure out Nathan's identity.
While it was true that becoming a noble would be good, Nathan didn't have any intention of becoming a noble. The reason was simple. He planned to leave the continent as soon as possible.
"Becoming a noble of this country, huh?"
"!!!" The marquis was slightly startled by the way he worded it. It was as if Nathan had been a noble, but in the empire.
"I don't really mind, but my goal is just to live peacefully. I don't want to become a noble anymore."
The marquis fell silent. His doubt was answered. While Nathan was a noble from the empire, there must have been a situation that forced him to come all the way to the dynasty and show it to the dynasty. And it didn't seem like he planned to go back to the empire either.
Rather than forcing him to become a noble in this country, which might cause him to feel the same way about the dynasty, it was better to respect his decision. Nathan would stay in this dynasty and produce other things in the future.
The marquis nodded. "In that case, how about this? I shall introduce you as the creator of this device. I'm sure His Imperial Majesty will reward you for your creation. However, I will advise His Imperial Majesty to reward you other than granting you a rank to respect your wish."
"Hmm?" Nathan fell silent.
As if knowing about Nathan's circumstances, Amelia reminded her father. "Father. We shouldn't forget about ourselves."
"Ah!" The marquis acted as if he were surprised. This project would be linked directly to the marquis, so there would be a lot of things coming for him as well. So, he was already planning to thank Nathan and kept him close.
Hence, the marquis immediately added, "I have heard from my daughter that you are searching for someone. As a marquis, I can promise you that the marquisate will spare no effort to find that person. I would like to thank you for helping this country."
Nathan squinted his eyes as if he were judging the marquis.
After a while, Nathan revealed the information he had. "What if I tell you that the people I'm looking for… have a reaper tattoo on their chests?"
"!!!"