"I'm telling you, this invention is absolutely a hundred years ahead of the world!!"
Weston enthusiastically introduced his 'Magic Phone' to everyone in the guild.
The Magic Phone was created by Weston using the modern smartphone as a prototype. The usage methods and functions of the two were very similar, except that the Magic Phone's system code was entirely written by Weston using Super Archive magic, and it used magic power instead of electricity to provide energy.
Weston had actually had the idea of creating a Magic Phone for a long time.
However, he had been limited by manufacturing materials and remained unable to complete it.
It wasn't until recently, during a chat with Precht, that Weston accidentally learned that the Magic Research Institute they had contacted previously had also joined the 'Magic Tech R&D' craze and had created a conductive material that was highly compatible with magic power.
Weston immediately contacted the Magic Research Institute. After a series of experiments, he determined that the material was exactly what he had been searching for.
The rest of the process was predictable.
After purchasing the materials, Weston immediately launched into technological R&D and specific experiments, finally achieving results that satisfied him recently.
"Light, small, and easy to carry—these are things you can see with the naked eye, so I won't dwell on them. I'll mainly talk about its two major functions."
"The first is communication."
"It has a miniature communication magic crystal installed inside, allowing for private messaging between two people, group chats, video calls... and its signal coverage spans the entire Kingdom of Fiore!"
The introduction of just the first function caused a shock among the crowd.
"Eh—??!"
"Communication magic crystals actually come in miniature sizes now?!"
"In that case, as long as both parties have a Magic Phone, even if one is at home and one is at the guild, they can chat anytime?!"
"That sounds wonderful!"
In this era, if two people in different locations wanted to communicate, the only method was to use a communication magic crystal.
However, communication magic crystals were not only bulky but also extremely expensive and rare; basically, only the wealthy could afford them.
In all of Magnolia, aside from the Mayor's house, only Fairy Tail possessed one.
That was why Weston's invention was so staggering.
To say it was a hundred years ahead of the world was no exaggeration.
"The second function of the Magic Phone is to construct a massive virtual platform for multi-person interaction—the Magic Network!"
"Magic Network?"
Faced with this new vocabulary from Weston's mouth, the guild members' faces were filled with bewilderment.
"Simply put, it's like a miniature version of the 'Super Archive'."
"Every phone can act as a terminal to connect to this network, and then through various 'software,' information transfer is completed."
As Weston spoke, he lit up the Magic Phone's screen. Like a young person teaching an elderly family member how to use a smartphone, he demonstrated step-by-step: from playing music, taking photos, and reading books, to playing games and ordering delivery.
"...Look, there's an icon for 'Meow Meow Delivery' here, right?"
"Just click to enter the software, select what you want, and place an order. Anyone can order delivery easily!!"
Although the 'delivery business' in Magnolia had been around for nearly two years, because there were no Magic Phones previously, the job was not as convenient as in modern society.
Residents would place something like a 'task board' outside their doors called a 'Delivery Rack,' write what they wanted on paper, and stick it to the rack, waiting for a delivery person in charge of that area to pick up the order.
For every order completed, the delivery person received payment.
This payment was shared by the user and the merchant, paid respectively when the food was picked up and when the delivery was completed.
As for the money for the food, merchants would periodically visit homes with 'delivery vouchers' to collect the bills.
Obviously, this workflow was extremely inconvenient for delivery workers, merchants, and users alike.
Therefore, until now, the 'delivery' function in Magnolia remained a service enjoyed only by a small range of areas and groups of people.
But things would be different from now on!
"...The emergence of the Magic Phone completely abolishes Delivery Racks and offline payments, making it much more convenient to use!"
"If there's any trouble left, it's that users must periodically go to fixed stations to top up their virtual currency."
In modern society, the transition from the emergence of smartphones to the prevalence of food delivery took only about twenty years.
The Kingdom of Fiore had a small landmass and a small population, and Weston himself was a prominent figure in the kingdom with a vision, experience, technology, and strength that transcended the era. To achieve all this, the time required would only be less!
"So... so wonderful..."
"As expected of the Master, to even think of such a function!"
After watching Weston demonstrate the 'order delivery' operation, everyone felt as if they had been enlightened; their hearts swelled with excitement and their blood boiled.
In their eyes, this was undoubtedly an invention that could completely change Magnolia, change the Kingdom of Fiore, and even change the entire world!
"This way, ordering delivery will be much more convenient in the future!"
"To be honest, I always felt the service was too troublesome before, so I never used it..."
"Once this service expands, many people will 'stop wanting to go out' and just order delivery from home, right?"
"Hahaha... do you mean everyone will become an Otaku-kun like Licht? That truly is a matter worth worrying about!"
"I don't think we need to worry too much. Even that Licht guy has to come to the guild once in a while to take missions and work, right? After all, if you stay home all the time, you can't earn money!"
"That's true..."
More and more people joined the conversation, engaging in a heated discussion regarding the functions of the 'Magic Phone.'
Some were optimistic, while others were concerned.
However, every single person admired Weston, the creator of the Magic Phone, to the point of total prostration.
Even though they already respected their Master immensely to begin with.
"Hey, Yuri!"
"See that? This is a truly useful 'Magic Tech Invention'! It's way stronger than your 'Magic Skateboard'!"
"Hahaha... comparing the Master's Magic Phone with Yuri's Magic Skateboard is a bit too unfair to him!"
Yuri gave a cold snort and didn't take the bait.
Tch, that's Weston!
Isn't it normal for him to make something like this?
What's there to make a big fuss about?!
"Heeheehee... that Yuri is just pathetic!"
"You guys are really getting on my nerves, take this—!!"
Finally unable to hold back, Yuri slammed the table, stood up, and pounced on the people who were laughing at him.
The guild soon fell into chaos, just like any other day
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