Chapter 438: True Magic Mirror, Industrialization

It has been nearly half a year since Primary Mage Tilake established his own Research Lab, and even his last visit was over a month ago.

Coming here this time, one wonders if there will be any unexpected surprises.

While walking toward the Tilake Research Lab, Xia Duo simultaneously contacted Dien, who had already joined the Tilake Research Lab; however, he was not asking about the progress of the research, but rather about the recent situation of the Progress Society.

Previously, he had set up a separate Permission Level for Progress Society members within the Tower of Time to promote the transformation of the Tower of Time, and he had always been quite concerned about the status of the Progress Society.

"Xia Duo, you have no idea; those Apprentices, once they heard that the Progress Society was founded by you, have been trying their hardest to squeeze in. Our Progress Society's seminar plan is proceeding very smoothly, and it has almost covered all the Apprentices in the Tower of Time."

Although he could not see the person, from Dien's excited voice, Xia Duo could also judge that the recent development of the Progress Society was quite smooth.

The so-called seminar plan was actually to promote the internal seminar model of the Progress Society to all Apprentices, forming an academic atmosphere of "cooperation, development, sharing, and win-win."

After thinking for a moment, Xia Duo asked again: "How many Apprentices want to join us now?"

"This—" Dien hesitated slightly, "The number is indeed quite large, but not everyone wants to join us. We just took a count the day before yesterday; there are only about a hundred or so."

It seems Dien's previous words were still a bit exaggerated, but Xia Duo did not mind; having over a hundred was already beyond his expectations, as the total number of Apprentices in the Tower of Time was only two or three hundred.

Moreover, even if so many people wanted to join the Progress Society, the Progress Society could not accept them all.

Otherwise, why would there be the divisions of "Formal Member," "Probationary Member," "Associate Member," and "Active Member"!

After chatting for a few more sentences, Dien suddenly asked: "Xia Duo, what is the new Permission Level for the Progress Society actually for? We have tried many times and haven't found any difference from before."

The new Permission Level was, of course, not just about separating the organizational relationship; it involved tangible new permissions that could be used in the Tower of Time. Regarding this aspect, Xia Duo had long planned it, but the timing was not yet ripe.

However, since Dien had brought it up, he did not mind revealing a little in advance: "The new Permission Level will allow Progress Society members to use the Spell Laboratory for free; it will be implemented in a while."

Whether it is for the transformation of the Tower of Time or to adapt to the arrival of a new era, the demand for grassroots Mages is constantly rising, but the general environment is inclined to be conservative, so Xia Duo can only take it one step at a time.

Otherwise, fully opening up basic Knowledge would be the most direct, fastest, and, of course, most violent method.

Speaking of which, Tilake's Research Lab was already right before his eyes, and Xia Duo and Dien stopped their communication simultaneously. At the same time, the door to the Research Lab opened, and Tilake came out to greet him with an excited flush on his face:

"My lord, our experiment was a success! It succeeded!"

"Oh?" Upon hearing this, Xia Duo's spirits lifted. It had only been half a year, and there were already results with Permanent Magic? If it were still like before, just a Magic Effect of a "Magic Effect," it would not count as a true achievement at all.

"My lord, please come with me! We really succeeded this time!" Tilake said hurriedly.

……

Entering inside, many faces of Progress Society members appeared here, each with an air of pride, excitement, and agitation on their faces. Seeing Xia Duo arrive, the crowd immediately parted to form a path.

Xia Duo had been here many times before; he nodded to the crowd in greeting, then skillfully went to the General Laboratory inside, and saw the target of this time on the Alchemy Array at the very back of the General Laboratory—

Like the "Magic Mirror" from last time, this was still a mirror, but this time the mirror was like a bright lamp, continuously emitting light!

And at this moment, Tilake also introduced it at the right time: "My lord, please look. We just successfully manufactured this mirror. Although it hasn't been tested by time, I can be certain that its duration of continuous, stable light emission will definitely exceed one day!"

Xia Duo nodded, agreeing with Tilake's words. Spell Identification is a lifelong course that Mages begin learning from the Apprentice stage. With Xia Duo's attainments in Magic, it was not difficult to judge the duration of the Spell on this mirror.

"Three days, it can last at least three days!" Xia Duo said affirmatively, his gaze toward Tilake holding a few more expectations.

Although this mirror still had a certain gap compared to a "lamp" manufactured with true Permanency, being able to last for three days was no longer a qualitative gap, but a gap in quantity—the length of time.

"You have done very well!" Xia Duo did not stint on his praise, then asked, "What is the approximate cost of this mirror?"

Speaking of cost, Tilake's expression immediately became conflicted, "My lord, this is just the beginning; the cost will decrease later!"

"I know, just tell me first!"

"Yes." Tilake did not pick up the mirror, but just turned the mirror surface slightly, then explained: "My lord, the main body of this mirror is pure silver. Through the Alchemy Array, it was shaped and integrated with Mithril Wire to serve as a Magic Net Link Point. These material costs alone are less than 50 Gold Coins. Adding the depreciation of the Alchemy Array and the labor of the Spellcaster, not counting the previous research costs, the comprehensive cost of this Long-lasting Reflective Mirror is about 120 Gold Coins."

While Tilake was speaking, Xia Duo was also calculating silently. He calculated a slightly higher figure than Tilake, but this did not matter; the cost of this mirror was truly very low!

Even at 120 Gold Coins, combined with the ability to maintain Light for at least three days, it was quite cost-effective. Even as the technology improves in the future, the longer the duration, the more money it saves!

However, this was still just a Magic Item attached with a Ring Spell; if it were attached with a higher-ring Spell, the cost would inevitably increase again.

But compared to the existing Magic Items on the market, it was almost a bargain price.

A Light Amulet made of a Mithril Component has a market price of around 250 Gold Coins, but it can only last for a very short time, after which it must "cool down" for a period before it can be used again.

If the technology for this kind of permanent Magic Item matures, it will simultaneously possess the flexibility and long-lasting nature of a Permanency creation, as well as the stability of a Mithril Component creation, and the price can still be maintained at a certain level.

Extremely competitive!

Even now, if this mirror were sold for 250 Gold Coins, there would definitely be a crowd of people scrambling for it. Not to mention the new technology used in this mirror, the mirror itself is worthy of such a price.

Xia Duo praised Tilake again and encouraged him: "Continue to work hard. I hope the next item will be related to 【Magic Alarm】. While researching, pay attention to discovering the inherent similarities between different Magic Items and their production methods, and summarize general manufacturing experience."

Although it is still a bit early to talk about this, everything is prepared for, and nothing is prepared for is wasted. Xia Duo does not want Tilake to turn this new technology with great potential into mere artisan craftsmanship.

What he needs is general technology that can be industrialized, not handicrafts full of personal flair.

Otherwise, if he were to manufacture it himself, with his success rate, he could compress costs regardless of the technology used, but this has nothing to do with others and nothing to do with the era; Xia Duo does not choose that.