#617 - Gadgets (asking for monthly ticket recommendation)

Seeing Fudge's expression, Anduin smiled. This newly appointed Minister of Magic might be mediocre in ability, but he had his own merits. For example, in some aspects, he was much easier to talk to than Bagnold. Google Search Read

“First of all, after establishing the ‘Alchemy Transit Base Station,’ Silver Flash Trading Company will subsequently launch a series of civilian-grade alchemical items in the style of these ‘communication terminals.’ For every new terminal sold, we can provide the Ministry of Magic with a 3% share of the profits.”

“In addition, if this ‘Magical Communication System’ is promoted abroad in the future, we will pay a trade tax at a rate of 10%. There’s no way around it; although this project is large, the cost is also very high, and my profit is very limited.”

“At the same time, I will also supply the Ministry of Magic with a portion of military-grade communication equipment, including the real-time communication headsets that were tested before. This equipment could only be used on a small scale in the past, but its range can be expanded to the entire United Kingdom after the base station is established.”

“In addition to the communication terminal product, if the image channels opened by the ‘Wizard Wireless Radio Company’ through the magical communication system are effective, I will invest in jointly opening a ‘Silver Flash Magic Broadcasting Company’ specializing in the development of the entertainment industry.”

“The accompanying alchemical products such as magical projectors and magical recording devices can form an industrial chain, bringing us a continuous stream of income. Of course, this part will also provide the Ministry of Magic with a 3% commercial share.” Anduin counted his fingers, enumerating the benefits of this system to Fudge. Listening to this, it was simply a win-win situation for the Ministry of Magic and Silver Flash Trading Company.

“Then… according to your estimate, how much revenue can this entire industrial chain generate in a year once it is fully formed?” Fudge, mesmerized by Anduin's words, couldn't help but ask.

“The entire industrial chain will take two to three years to lay out. Building the alchemy room to carry the base station alone will take one or two months, and then it will have to be tested. However, once it is fully formed, the annual turnover will be roughly this much.” Anduin casually stretched out his index finger, making a gesture of one.

“10,000?” Fudge looked at Anduin somewhat suspiciously. That didn't seem like much.

“Your pattern is too small.” Anduin shook his head decisively.

“Is it 100,000?” Fudge asked tentatively, his eyes widening at the same time.

But Anduin still shook his head faintly after hearing this, “Add another zero.”

“1…100…million? Are you referring to Galleons? This can also be considered a small thing?” Fudge felt his heart skip a beat after hearing this number, and his voice couldn't help but stutter.

“A conservative estimate is that much, but this is just turnover, it doesn't mean that the net profit is that much, why are you so excited?” Anduin rolled his eyes at Fudge speechlessly.

“Well, that’s also an exaggeration, okay?” Fudge felt his heart was in his throat, and his body couldn't help but move forward, as if Anduin in front of him was his boss.

“So the preliminary preparation is to install an alchemy room in the Ministry of Magic? How much will this cost?” Bagnold, who was also surprised by Anduin's grand plan, remained calm.

Fudge also reacted when he heard this, and then looked at Anduin nervously. If the cost was too high, they would not be able to bear it.

“Don’t worry.” Anduin smiled calmly, “As the first ‘Alchemy Transit Base Station,’ I can build it for the British Ministry of Magic for free. You only need to provide some basic materials.”

After saying that, Anduin took out a few material lists from the side and handed them to the people in front of him.

Fudge took the list and looked at it carefully, and found that most of the materials on it were very common stone materials, magic alloys, etc. The only relatively valuable ones were only a few pounds of refined mithril, a few kilograms of Ulrim steel and Iser mithril. Although these materials would consume part of the Ministry of Magic’s inventory, it was nothing compared to the subsequent income generated.

“No problem! Mr. Wilson, you really take care of our British Ministry of Magic too much, I really don’t know how to thank you!” Fudge agreed excitedly.

“Since you have no objection, let’s sign the contract. I will go to the Ministry of Magic to start work in the near future. The construction of the alchemy room will take about 1-2 months. Including the subsequent debugging time, it will take at least half a year to officially operate. The sooner we complete the construction, the sooner our project can be launched.” Anduin smiled and took out a magic contract from his body and pushed it in front of Fudge.

Fudge was more impatient than Anduin at this time, and immediately signed his name with a big wave of his hand.

Bagnold, who was next to him, couldn't help but roll his eyes at Fudge for agreeing to this project so eagerly. This idiot, he was sold and still smiling as he counted the money for others.

Free alchemy building? Is there such a good thing?

Who doesn't know that the cheapest thing in the world is free? And also think about why Anduin has to install this alchemy room in the Ministry of Magic?

Using the magic of the Ministry of Magic as an energy source? This kind of reason can only deceive fools like Fudge. As an alchemy master, can Anduin not find a better source of magic? He definitely has the ability to build an alchemy room outside alone!

Building the alchemy room in the Ministry of Magic and readily promising a lot of benefits, to put it bluntly, is to bind the Ministry of Magic and the Silver Flash Trading Company into the same interest group, and then what the Silver Flash Trading Company has to do is to completely monopolize!

In the future, if there are new wizard broadcasting companies, radio companies, or even video channels, will they have to look at Anduin's face? Can you get it done without Silver Flash's permission?

In addition, if other alchemy companies want to imitate Silver Flash Trading Company to establish a magic communication network? No way! Because this will not only encroach on Anduin's interests, but also affect the tax revenue of the Ministry of Magic, and it will definitely be ruthlessly suppressed. The one who takes the lead may be the Ministry of Magic!

As for piracy, don't even think about it. In fact, in the past two years, some products imitating Silver Flash Trading Company's alchemy props have appeared on the market, but they have all been wiped out by Anduin's price reduction strategy.

After these new communication, recording, and projection products are launched, all pirated products will not only damage Silver Flash Trading Company, but will also be severely cracked down by the Ministry of Magic, perhaps even more ruthlessly than dealing with Death Eaters!

Bagnold can now imagine that the entire entertainment industry of the British wizarding world will probably be Anduin's world in the future, and a huge business empire is about to rise.

However, as a retired person, she has no position to stand up and speak for the Ministry of Magic at this time, not to mention that Fudge is now in high spirits. If she jumps out to pour cold water, she may incur Fudge's disgust.

Thinking of this, Bagnold couldn't help but look at Anduin faintly. This kid wouldn't have been waiting for her to retire before making such a move, right?

Shaking her head helplessly, as the saying goes, if you are not in that position, you don't plan for it. Bagnold is too lazy to think so much now, but asked Anduin with curiosity, "By the way, what does the 'Quick Response Alarm Module' in your communication system mean? Is this also a new product?"

“No… this is a small gift I prepared for the Ministry of Magic.” Anduin explained with a smile, “After the communication terminal is popularized in the market, the contact between wizards will become very convenient, and wizards can send out distress signals more quickly when they encounter danger and emergencies. At this time, the alarm module can improve the response ability of the Department of Magical Law Enforcement.”

“My idea is that the Ministry of Magic can establish a ‘Magic Communication Dispatch Center’ in the Department of Magical Law Enforcement, and arrange full-time personnel to stay and answer distress signals, so that the reaction speed of the Auror headquarters can be greatly accelerated.” Anduin applied the alarm system of the Muggle world to popularize it to these two wizards who had little contact with it.

“So that’s it. In the past, the Auror headquarters mainly relied on the monitoring magic of the Department of Magical Accidents and Catastrophes to locate dangers. With this active distress channel, the Department of Magical Law Enforcement will indeed be more calm in dealing with it.” Bagnold showed great appreciation for this new module.

Fudge next to him also showed a satisfied expression, but what he was thinking about was the beneficial impact that the establishment of such a new office would have on the reputation of the Ministry of Magic. This was a direct political achievement during his tenure. Thinking of this, his eyes looking at Anduin became even more flattering.

“However, what does your development of this system have to do with me? Why don’t you talk to Fudge alone?” Bagnold asked Anduin curiously at this time.

“Currently, the United Kingdom and Germany have accepted this communication system, but if you want to continue to expand, you still have to communicate with other countries. This is a big project. You must discuss it directly with the Minister of Magic of the local country, but I am not particularly familiar with the Minister of Magic of every country…” Anduin said this and smiled meaningfully at Bagnold.

“Oh… so you plan to ask me to be your lobbyist!” Bagnold also reacted at this time. Anduin wanted her to work for Silver Flash Trading Company and promote this system to the Ministry of Magic of other countries.

After all, she has been the Minister of Magic for 10 years. Because of her tough style and efficient work, she is quite famous in the international wizarding world and has close relationships with many Ministers of Magic from other countries.

Bagnold lowered her head and thought for a moment. She has now retired from the Ministry of Magic and is enjoying her retirement life. She has plenty of time, but then she looked at Anduin with amusement, “I didn’t expect that one day you would recruit me in turn. So what kind of salary are you going to offer me?”

“If you agree, I am willing to pay the basic salary equivalent to the Minister of Magic, 2,000 Galleons per year. In addition, for every deal that is not reached, a commission will be given according to the population ratio of the wizarding world in that country. Large countries like the United States and France are 3,000 Galleons, medium-sized countries are 2,000 Galleons, and small countries are 1,000 Galleons per deal. What do you think?” Anduin smiled and threw out his conditions.