System vs Rebirth

"Please allow me to explain the full details of this machine's true potential."

Noel squinted his eyes, contemplating his schedule. It seemed that this machine was much more important than anything in his current schedule, so he nodded. "Alright."

"Thank you, sir." Felicia raised four fingers. "Basically, it can be summed up into four things. First of all, if we can somehow integrate this machine into our own rune technology, we will know when we should recharge the demon crystals."

"Are you talking about the Rune Card?"

"No, Sir. I'm talking about all inventions. For example, if we can somehow put it inside and know how many points we have left, we will be able to know when we should recharge the demon crystal. If there are only two particles left, we might have to get a new demon crystal in case it stops midway. This will give a better understanding of the people's trip and so on."

"I see. That's understandable. If we look at it that way, we can use the airships and boats to know how far it can bring us."

"Yes." Felicia nodded. "For example, if we need ten thousand particles to go from this city to Laivaen City, we will be able to see the cost per trip, which will define all the fees for our transportation."

"Because we know the cost exactly, the people will be eager to improve the design that can give more efficiency."

"Indeed. That's the second potential."

Noel was quite surprised. If this were true, those airships and boats could become commercial transportation as well. After all, each of them could bring a lot of cargo and people. They also needed special routes. Noel thought, 'An airship could easily fly over a mountain range instead of going around it, which will reduce the cost tremendously.'

Currently, there would be a lot of innovations coming out, but in the future, efficiency would be the market.

Noel asked, "What is the third potential?"

"It is still related to the second potential, but this time, it's for the military. By using this machine, we'll be able to measure the amount of spiritual energy needed to use Rune Cards, Rune Spells, and other things. The normal soldiers might be able to bring Rune Cards, but currently, we are just pouring all the demon crystals we have until we think it's right.

"Maybe a rune card has an excess of one or two low level demon crystals. It's not much, but if we have a thousand of them? We will easily save a lot of money just by focusing on the details."Copyright Nôv/el/Dra/ma.Org.

Noel nodded in understanding. "Indeed. The scale will be problematic. We can still burn some money since we're rapidly growing, but in the future, we need to think about profitability as well."

"The fourth potential is rather different because it needs an entirely new invention. My lord is using empty demon crystals because he doesn't want to waste them, but if there is a chance that we can recharge the demon crystal or turn that waste into some sort of battery…"

"!!!" Noel looked shocked. The fourth potential could be the biggest potential he had so far. After all, it emphasized the sustainability of the rune technologies. "Can you make this machine?"

"I can't. I need engineers that could help me with it, but more importantly, we might get into trouble with the Greenwood Kingdom if we produce it on a large scale."

"I'll be taking care of the problem myself. Besides, we have purchased the right to manufacture it as well as the blueprints. We still have the legal right to back us up, but yes, it'll definitely sour our relationship with the Greenwood Kingdom.

"For the time being, proceed in secrecy. We need to maintain our relationship until the fight against the demon king. After that, we can handle this however we want.

"We probably can integrate it as the government's special machine, which will improve us and introduce it bit by bit."

"Understood." Felicia nodded her head.

"Also, list out all the details for me. I'll read it later."

"Yes, sir."

Noel waved his hand as he exited the room.

Rose, who had been waiting outside, crossed her arms and said, "We have a problem."

"What's wrong? The royal family has made their move?"

"No. You should meet Old Jade. He seems to have something serious to ask and potentially needs to leave the city."

Noel couldn't help but furrow his eyebrows. Old Jade was one of their strongest people, so it would be a big loss if he left. Still, Rose worded it in a way that Old Jade only had a matter outside.

"Alright. Let's meet him." Noel decided to hear of this important matter right from Old Jade himself.

Old Jade was waiting outside Noel's office, carrying a small bag with him as if he were ready to leave right away.

"Old Jade. I apologize for making you wait. I've heard that you want to leave the city." Noel approached Old Jade, the Affection Medal showing Old Jade remains loyal, so it must be just a matter on the outside.

"Yes, sir. I'm sorry for doing this suddenly, but there seems to be a problem back in the Tower Association. My disciple ends up getting dragged into it."

"A problem in the Tower Association?" Noel thought for a moment. "Are they making their move against us?"

"I'm not entirely sure. All I know is the Tower Association is very chaotic right now. That's why I have to go back and help my disciple… at least until the situation calms down. It might be a few months, so I'd like to ask for your permission to leave."

Old Jade showed his sincerity by asking his permission. He liked living in this city, so it was a bit hard for him to leave.

"Do you need any help?" Noel asked. Of course, Noel wasn't heartless enough to stop him.

"No need, sir. I believe I can take care of the problem by myself. I just need a bit more time." Old Jade shook his head.

"Understood. If you need anything, there should be a brothel under Harley in that city. If you need anything, you can send a message to me directly. Don't forget that you are a part of the Ardagan family right now."

Old Jade smiled, feeling moved. He politely bowed to him, saying, "Yes, sir. Thank you so much."

Noel's expression turned solemn when watching Old Jade leave. A problem that required Old Jade to leave suddenly occurred at this time, making him think this was a conspiracy. At the same time, he wondered if he had become paranoid recently, thinking that everything was a conspiracy.