Chapter 3009: Supreme Mode, Hunger Marketing

Xia Duo glanced at the calculation process on the draft paper; he did not understand it at first glance, but he could fully understand what the other party was saying—that is, maintaining the Computing Power Pool at its current scale could reach an annual profit in the tens of millions.

The larger the scale, the greater the profit!

Although there was a certain gap between this and the scenario he had just imagined, a profit of ten million was still no small figure, equivalent to earning back a Chang'an City in a year or two.

However, while the numbers looked good, one could not be overly optimistic. Not to mention that these were only current projections, even if they were true, this portion of the profit would first have to be shared with various countries, then material and labor costs would be deducted, and only then would the net profit remain.

It was uncertain how much would actually end up in his hands!

Therefore, it is necessary to increase the scale of the Computing Power Pool, which means the number of connected users, or in other words, the number of users; this is the root of everything.

Secondly, it is to find ways to make users utilize more expensive advanced functions!

Xia Duo divided the usage functions of the Public Computing Power Pool into two forms: one is the basic function that everyone can use for free through official subsidies.

The other is the advanced function, and the advanced functions are also divided into three levels, which are—

Enhanced Mode, which provides stronger computing support than the basic function. The finance team's pricing for this is 100 Gold Coins per hour. All previous projections were based on this price; if it were a more expensive function, the revenue would naturally be higher.

I suspect that the people in the finance team might be playing word games with me on such minor matters, but I believed the other party without verification; doesn't that make me seem too naive?

Previously, although Xia Shao had promised the connector business of various countries to the Diya Merchant Group (and other chambers of commerce that handle relations with various countries), the operational strategy for the Computing Power Pool has now changed, and no formal agreement had been signed before.

It is only right to bring this matter up again now.

After some cumbersome calculations and verifications, Xia Shao determined that the feasibility of the plan was quite high, and one could even say that the prediction of the results was still too conservative. In other words, as long as this plan is used, one can actually earn even more.

But unfortunately, even if I were to propose using the virtual balance of the Great Xia Territory now, it would be impossible for it to be accepted by the countries of the Alliance; let alone other countries, I am afraid that even Netheril would be unlikely to agree.

Of course, one could also say that this is a form of disguised hunger marketing; saying so is not wrong. Xia Shao does harbor this intention to some extent. Doing this is effective on Earth, and since human nature is universal, it is highly likely to be applicable in the Magic world as well.

Oh, the leader is a human, then that is understandable!

Upon arriving at the conference room, Yue Youjia did not leave either; the administrative assistant also has the duty of recording meeting minutes. He and Xia Shao entered the conference room together. At this time, four or five Elves had already arrived in the conference room in advance.

Inside the office, Xia Shao was still repeatedly reviewing the complete plan and all reference materials given to him by the finance team, and from time to time, he would take a pen to write, draw, and calculate various parameters on paper.

This experience is not just in the actual use of functions, but also in other incidental feelings. The quota can actually be understood as—Mages who bought this function are the top 200 in the Northland!

Several merchant group representatives, including Yilai, were somewhat incredulous. It had been less than a month, and the Computing Power Pool had already been built. When did the Elves have this kind of efficiency?

Next, Xia Shao asked about some fee-related questions, such as what form of payment to adopt. The finance team's suggestion was to adopt a pre-paid model.

"Good afternoon, everyone, please take a seat."

The fee is tentatively set at 500 Gold Coins per hour!

But Xia Shao insisted on a quota. On one hand, there might not be as many Mages willing to spend 500 Gold Coins per hour long-term as he imagined, and more might just want to experience it. On the other hand, since this mode is named Supreme Mode, it must surely provide a supreme experience.

Under the condition that the architecture remains unchanged, the scale is actually constantly expanding, which is to say that today's limit is 200 spots, and tomorrow it will be more than 200.

Of course, as the scale of the Computing Power Pool continues to expand, and with future improvements to the architecture, perhaps a Mythic Mode even stronger than the Supreme Mode can be launched to tap into user potential as much as possible.

"So fast?!"

Xia Shao did not take it to heart, just smiled slightly and said calmly: "The Public Computing Power Pool of the Alliance has already been built and is about to be put into formal operation. So, before that, I think it is time to sign a formal cooperation agreement with everyone from the Diya Merchant Group."

It will give people a subtle sense of vanity.

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This Supreme Mode can be said to be prepared for High Mages; wealthy and powerful veteran Mages can also experience it. The 200-person quota is only for the current scale and architecture of the Computing Power Pool.

Supreme Mode has already reached the limit that the current scale and architecture of the Computing Power Pool can achieve in terms of computing power and psionic inspiration, and it requires connecting to the Main Network of the Computing Power Pool to be used.

For now, it only supports a maximum of 200 users using this function simultaneously. In order to ensure the user experience of every Supreme user, only 200 spots are opened for the time being (the number of Supreme users with deposits in their accounts is limited to within 200).

Charles is an Elf assistant recruited by Xia Shao locally in Evereska. Having passed multiple tests, he is highly trusted by Xia Shao. At this moment, hearing Charles's report, Xia Shao immediately put away the materials on the table and followed the other party out the door.

Professional Mode, which provides stronger computing power than the Enhanced Mode, and at the same time adds psionic inspiration; the pricing is 200 Gold Coins per hour.

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Except for the usage duration of the Supreme Mode—after all, Supreme Mode resources are limited—the usage duration for other modes is not set; if you buy it this year, it is no problem to use it a hundred years later.

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Alliance Headquarters, Psionic Network Research Center.

That is to say, everyone who receives a Connector only has basic functions at the beginning, but they need to go to specific places to pay money to purchase usage time for advanced functions.

"Inviting everyone here this time is actually to inform you all of some good news!"

"What good news?" Some merchant group representatives asked impatiently upon hearing the words "good news."

Xia Shao's gaze lingered for a moment on Yilai, a Councilor of the Xinnong Chamber of Commerce. Previously, for Nether Mining to be able to obtain the full support of the Diya Merchant Group and subsequently seize the first batch of development spots in the Grey Peak Mountains, Yilai had contributed quite a lot of effort.

That price is already free for most High Mages to use; doing so is also to attract these high-quality users to connect to the Computing Power Pool.

"My Lord, the representatives of the Diya Merchant Group have already arrived at the conference room."

Before long, the door outside the office was knocked. Xia Shao looked at the time; it was almost 3:00 PM, which was the meeting time he had agreed upon with the Diya Merchant Group. Subsequently, he controlled the office door to open automatically, and the assistant Charles walked in:

Actually, regarding the payment method, what Xia Shao favored most was "online payment," where one can buy it whenever one wants, and can even deduct the fee after finishing the usage.

Moreover, the Great Xia Territory has just changed to a new currency, and the virtual balance has not been put into actual use. It is not his style to give others untested products to use.

"Good afternoon, Consultant Xia Shao."