Wizard: Starting With Synthesized Gems - Chapter 545

Chapter 542: Horizontal Project Cooperation Invitation from the Store Alliance

Inside the castle commercial building of the Dragon Blood Gathering, in the witch’s kitchen.

Gregor did not dare to sit next to Locke, but instead took three cups of duck head green tea brewed with ice drip method from a wizard apprentice waiter.

Then, he placed the two cups on the table and handed them to his mentor Locke and the store alliance’s professional manager Wizard respectively.

The last cup was taken in his hand, holding a cup of duck head green tea, and he started drinking it.

The ice drip method is a new tea-making method innovated by tea artists from the breeder branch. The condensed water dripping from the melting ice is used to make tea. It has a clear taste and prominent sweetness, which can bring out the flavor of duck head green tea to the extreme. It is also a specialty dish promoted by the Witch Kitchen in Yunze Wetland.

As the hometown of wizard tea, the local wizards in Sanze have higher requirements for the taste and quality of wizard tea than wizards in other wizard lands.

Locke put the teacup aside and said to the second-ring wizard in front of him, “Master Wizard Terrence, is there anything you want to talk to me about?”

Terrence Dogu, the professional manager of the Alsace Plantation Shop Alliance, smiled at Locke and said, “No matter how many times I drink it, I still think the duck head tea brewed with the ice drip method is delicious.”

“Speaking of which, the Witch Kitchen Luxuqiao branch in Yunze Wetland recently launched a new tea. It’s a peach blossom brewed black tea made with steam from boiling water. It’s mellow and fragrant, leaving a lasting aftertaste.”

Wizard Terrence seemed to really enjoy wizard tea, so he said to a blender in the witch kitchen, “Two more cups of peach blossom wine, I’ll pay for it.”

Soon, a wizard apprentice waiter came with a tray and brought up two cups of hot peach wine.

Locke took a sip of the peach blossom wine and immediately felt a refreshing fragrance exploding between his tongue and teeth. It was like the first ray of sunshine in spring, like the rising sun.

The residual toxicity of the drug in his body was completely eliminated. In addition, his energy also returned to its peak, and he even felt that he was more inspired.

Many wizard teas have the function of purifying the toxicity of potions, restoring energy, and increasing inspiration, so wizards have a long tradition of drinking coffee and tea while doing research.

Locke said, “This peach blossom wine does taste different.”

“As expected, a wizard’s tea that costs three thousand magic stones per cup.”

To be honest, the price is a bit scary. Most first-ring wizards would never drink it unless they were entertaining guests, and they had to be extremely important guests.

It is estimated that the target customers of this wizard tea are wizards above the second ring.

But in terms of taste alone, it is absolutely delicious and will make you linger.

After drinking peach blossom wine, drinking other wizard teas will only leave regrets in your heart.

I really don’t know what those more advanced wizard teas in Luxu Bridge taste like.

Wizard Terrence smiled and said, “Isn’t that right? Wizard Locke, as expected, you are also a wizard who knows how to appreciate wizard tea. Then we will have a lot in common.”

“It is a great honor to receive the praise of Master Hao, who believes that you will become a second-ring wizard in the future.”

Wizard Terrence said, “I’ll make it short. Let me be frank. I came to you this time because I want to seek business cooperation with you.”

Locke looked at Wizard Terrence calmly.

He was not surprised by this. Otherwise, why would Terrence, an ordinary second-ring wizard and a professional manager of the Alsace Plantation Alliance, come to him?

Wizard Terrence said to Locke bluntly, “I listened to the defense just now. Wizard Locke is very talented in exploring the mechanisms of magic plants. However, this kind of basic research is only of reference value to our Alsace Shop Alliance and has little practical significance.”

“Even if we discover an unknown natural magic structure, it will at least need to be transformed through the results of potions, lightning studies, and other disciplines before it can become something of practical production value to our store alliance.”

Wizard Terrence said, “So, I didn’t come to you for this. I came to you because of the Hydra plant.”

Locke was not surprised by this.

In fact, after the Yunze Cup, a lot of people came to me to seek cooperation, including wizards from all walks of life.

I have been rejected a lot by myself.

Because there are good and bad people among them, some people really want to cooperate with him, but they are not strong enough, and some wizards want to see if they can make a fortune from him.

In addition, I was going to Yunze Wetland, so I rejected all the previous cooperation invitations.

Seeing that Locke still didn’t speak, Terrence’s eyes flashed with admiration, “As expected of an Eye Demon Wizard, he is indeed calm and composed.”

“Let’s go straight to the point. The Alsace Plantation Shop Alliance is a large business group that owns numerous magic plant shops and related magic plant industries. It has a large number of magic plant-related industries and has a complete distribution channel.”

“We want to reach a cooperation with Wizard Locke to produce Hydra Magic Plants so that we can sell them in our Magic Plant Shop.”

“Our store alliance generally uses two conventional methods to complete transactions. One is a one-time transaction. You provide the technology and the seeds of the Hydra Magic Plant, and we will provide you with a one-time amount of magic stones that will satisfy you.”

“The advantage of this is that you can instantly get a large amount of magic stones, and you can do whatever you want.”

“It’s the equivalent of a technology buyout.”

Terrence Wizard said: “The second is sales sharing and licensing.”

“We, the Alsace Plantation Shop Alliance, can pay you a licensing fee and then reach a cooperation agreement with you. In the future, you will receive a share of the profits from every magical plant you sell.”

Wizard Terrence said, “Generally speaking, for breeders who are not well-known, we always adopt the first method, which is the buyout system.”

“But you’re the champion of the Yunze Cup and a senior researcher at Jinmian Mountain, so we can also have a second cooperation option of profit-sharing plus authorization.”

Locke understood.

Both forms of cooperation depend on the strength of the individual breeder. If the strength is low, it will be a one-time cooperation, which is also beneficial for him/her as he/she can get a large sum of money instantly.

Those with strong strength tend to cooperate in profit sharing. Although they may get more money in the end, the money comes slowly and is full of unstable factors.

If the project cannot be implemented, or the sales volume does not reach the expected value, then it may be better to cooperate through a buyout system.

Locke asked tentatively, “Can we form an alliance with your store and reach some other business cooperation?”

Wizard Terrence was stunned for a moment. “Young friend Locke, what kind of business cooperation are you talking about? I don’t understand what you mean.”

Locke said, “I’m asking if it’s possible for me to open a joint-stock store with the Alsace Store Alliance.”

“Or I can invest my technology in one of your existing branches.”

The joint opening of the shop was a collaboration between him and the Plutarch family of the Six Towers, while the technology investment was a collaboration between him and Lady Irina of the Southeast Corner.

The way I cooperate with Lilith Hut Academy is similar to a salaried employment system.

Wizard Terrence was stunned for a moment, then smiled. “Wizard Locke, it’s not that I refuse. But not only our Alsace Shop Alliance, but even the other Shop Alliances in the Three Lakes Lands, would never be able to reach a similar cooperation with you.”

“If we want to open a joint shop with the shop alliance in Sanze Land, or invest in technology, even we second-ring wizards are not qualified. Only second-ring wizards at the True Forging Stage, that is, second-ring Sun Ring wizards, are eligible.”

“That’s the way the store alliance cooperates with three-ring wizards. These two forms of cooperation do exist, but generally speaking, they are the privileges of three-ring wizards.”

Locke nodded slightly.

In fact, he probably knew something about the situation, after all, he had received so many invitations for cooperation.

I’m just giving it a try when I speak out.

Because of this objective reason, there is no other way, so let it go.

Ultimately, it’s because my magic level is too low.

I think that a second-ring-level breeder should also have some privileges that belong to a second-ring wizard when cooperating with shops.

This is all reasonable.

After all, when he becomes a second-ring wizard in the future, he will also enjoy these privileges.

Wizard Terrence said, “But cooperating with our Alsace Alliance has an advantage that we don’t have when cooperating with individual wizards, wizard families, or wizard academies.”

“That’s stability and maturity.”

Wizard Terrence took out a large stack of contracts from his astral ring. “We have a mature cooperative system to rely on, and the shareholders of the store alliance are also a large number of high-ring wizards. In other words, the store alliance will not change due to the will of one individual, or even a few high-ring wizards.”

“The pursuit of profit, the thirst for profit, this is the sole purpose of the existence of this community called the Alsace Shop Alliance.”

“Even a three-ring wizard cannot change the nature of the store alliance.”

“Our store alliance is supervised by three major internal forces: the Wizard Shareholders’ Meeting, the Wizard Council, and the Wizard Supervisory Committee.”

Locke knew what the second-ring wizard in front of him was talking about.

For example, the store alliance has the certainty of its desire for benefits and a complete cooperation system. When cooperating with the store alliance, you don’t have to worry about being cheated.

Or due to various objective reasons, you are unable to make money.

As long as there is the slightest opportunity to make money, the store allies will be more eager to seize it than the developer of the Hydra magic plant, and bring wealth to themselves.

In a sense, the Shop Alliance is no longer a dead object, but the sum of many wizards.

Rather, it is a large entity consisting of shops, industrial parks, and wizards, but it also has something more than these components.

There are two forms of large wizard organizations in Yunze Wetland.

One is universities like Mount Golden Crown and Bonifacius, and the other is the alliance of shops.

It is okay to cooperate with the Wizarding University to do research, but if you want to make money together, the fastest way is to cooperate with the Wizarding Alliance.

From the very beginning, Locke wanted to cooperate with the major breeder store alliances in Yunze Wetland. Yunze Wetland has two super-large plantation store alliances, one is Alsace and the other is Frankfurt.

But the ones who came to find him first were the Alsace Plantation Shop Alliance.

Locke asked the key question. “So, Master Terrence, could you please tell me how many magic stones the Alsace Plantation Alliance would give me if they wanted to cooperate with me?”

Wizard Terrence said: “Of course. This is what I should have done.”

“As you know, our shop alliance has different cooperation strategies for wizards of different levels. There are different cooperation methods for wizards of the first, second, third, and even fourth rings, as well as wizard apprentices. For example, wizard apprentices can generally only cooperate with individual shops, and it is almost impossible for them to cooperate directly with our shop alliance.”

“As for ordinary first-ring wizards, it is usually the ordinary project managers of the store alliance who negotiate and cooperate with them, and the first method is usually adopted.”

Wizard Terrence introduced himself, “I am the senior manager of the Alsace Shop Alliance in the Golden Crown Mountain area. I manage the shops, industrial parks, and industrial chains under the Alsace Shop Alliance in this area.”

“If you choose the first method, I can directly issue a contract to buy out your two-year exclusive sales rights for the Hydra Magic Plant in the Alsace store. I can pay one million magic stones for this.”

“If you choose the second option, we can sign a two-year licensing and profit-sharing agreement. The licensing fee will be 500,000 magic stones at once, and you and Arthas will split the profits 50-50. Fifty percent of every sales profit will be given to you.”

“Fifty percent of the net profit after deducting costs.”

Fifty percent?
Locke calculated it and found that the Alsace Shop Alliance was indeed a mature large-scale commercial alliance.

The Plutarch family only gave him 20% of the profits from their cooperation. Lady Irina only paid him 10% of the net profit in addition to the fixed monthly payment of 60,000 magic stones.

But the Alsace Store Alliance was undoubtedly more confident in its own platform, and directly paid itself 500,000 magic stones, and 50% of the profits could still be distributed to itself later.

Locke said: “The mass production technology of the Hydra Demon Plant has not yet been fully completed.”

Wizard Terrence said, “Of course I know. I’m also a breeder, and I’ve watched the Yunze Cup competition. So, I know. But it’s very easy for your Hydra to mass-produce.”

“Based on my experience, as long as we have 100,000 magic stones as resources, we can probably complete mass production. The Hydra magic plant you developed is already very complete. All we need to do is perform a final [backcross] to stabilize the characteristics of the seeds and prevent the offspring from degenerating.”

“I know what you’re worried about. When you were developing the Hydra, you used the technology of color mutation. Color mutation may weaken the fertility of the Hydra’s offspring seeds. But I think the side effects of color mutation will not be that obvious, especially for your Hydra magic plant. I’ve seen your competition records, and I don’t think your Hydra magic plant has been overly affected.”

“We in Arthas have many magic field experimental areas in Golden Crown Mountain. I can rent you one for free. You just need to complete the [Backcrossing] there.”

Wizard Terrence said, “The magic stones you need to complete mass production can be paid for by our Alsace Shop Alliance. It’s not a big deal.”

Locke nodded slightly.

From this perspective, signing a cooperation agreement with the Alsace Shop Alliance is not a bad idea.

Moreover, Locke was more inclined to profit from the profits.

One million magic stones in two years to sell Hydra’s exclusive products and develop them for two years is really not worth it.

Only a wizard who is truly short of money would do this.

But it is indeed possible to obtain one million magic stones in a short period of time to solve one’s urgent needs.

But although I am short of money, I am not so desperate that I don’t need to sell my works at a low price for two years.

That was the champion work of the Yunze Cup.

The Hydra plant is very special, and many wizards in wizarding organizations are interested in it.

Choosing profit sharing will undoubtedly allow you to gain more benefits.

However, Locke asked, “There is a question.”

“Master Wizard Terrence.”

Wizard Terrence took a sip of peach blossom tea. “Please speak, friend Locke.”

Locke asked, “Why only two years of cooperation?”

“I had expected a longer collaboration.”

Wizard Terrence smiled wryly. “Don’t worry. This is also for the sake of better cooperation between us. This method of cooperation has been proven over a long period of time and is indeed more suitable for cooperation between us wizards.”

“This kind of short- to medium-term cooperation makes it easier for us to adjust the contract and cooperation conditions at any time, which is very beneficial to both of us.”

“Besides, you have your worries.” Wizard Terrence spread his hands and said helplessly: “I have my worries too.”

“The store alliance in Sanze rarely signs long-term cooperation contracts with wizards on their first collaboration.”

“There are many reasons. First, the Hydra Magic Plant is undoubtedly an exceptional magical plant, but the Alsace Alliance isn’t entirely sure of its exact value, as it’s something that’s never been seen before. So, no matter what the price is, neither of us will be satisfied.”

“So, let’s just set a price for a short period of time.”

“This way, the boat is smaller and easier to turn around.”

Wizard Terrence said, “There are other reasons as well. Past experience tells us that for wizards, contracts that are too long… often end in a mess.”

“So, before both sides have built up confidence in each other, let’s sign a short- to medium-term cooperation agreement.”

“All store alliances do this.”

Locke nodded slightly, that was indeed the truth.

Obviously, what Wizard Terrence meant was that if Hydra’s sales were not as good as the Alsace Store Alliance expected, they could downgrade the level of their contract with him or terminate the contract with him at any time.

But on the other hand, the Alsace Shop Alliance is also taking considerable risks. For example, the sales of the Hydra Magic Plant are very good and it has become a hit.

The Frankfurt Store Alliance also had its eyes on Hydra, and since the contract with Alsace was only two years, it would be an opportunity for Frankfurt to take advantage of.

This is a result of a game between the two parties, which takes into account the interests of both parties.

To be honest, Locke quite likes it.

Don’t make a one-time deal, but eat your meal bit by bit. This way, you won’t end up selling Hydra at a loss and have to bear the loss.

Locke estimated that this system was not formed from the beginning, but was summarized by store alliances in business practice.

After all, wizards possess knowledge and power.

Any legitimate wizard with a permanent defensive field can always cause some damage if they really want to.

It’s just a matter of how much.

The emergence of the turtle shell of the permanent defensive force field gives formal wizards the possibility of causing certain damage even in the face of wizards who are more powerful and more numerous than them.

It is precisely because of the existence of the permanent defensive force field that there is a consensus in the wizarding world.

When a wizard possesses a permanent defensive force field, he becomes an adult in this wizarding world.

He has the ability and power to protect himself and harm others, and to make choices.

Therefore, these store alliances deliberately set up contracts that take into account the interests of both parties in order to convince their partners.

Wizard Terrence smiled bitterly and said, “There’s another matter that concerns me personally. It’s these business collaborations, which often start at millions, especially those related to high-value magical plants like the Hydra.”

“As you can see, just two years would cost at least a million magic stones. What if it were ten, twenty, fifty, or even a hundred years?”

“Or a complete buyout?”

“The amount of magic stones required is too high, and I can’t make the decision.” Wizard Terrence said, “For senior managers like us, signing a contract is also risky. If this project succeeds, we will get the credit, but if it fails, we will bear the responsibility.”

“It will have some impact on my promotion.” Wizard Terrence said, “I also want to be promoted to Regional Manager of Alsace. Senior positions in the Store Alliance are tied to specific teaching positions. Regional Managers in Alsace will also serve as wizard mentors in the Supreme Council of Truth, also known as the White Wizard Association.”

“And the position of wizard mentor means resources.”

“It’s a proper wizard instructor position, recognized by the White Wizards Association, not just an internal salary position created by other academies.”

Wizard Terrence said, “So, I don’t dare to make the decision to extend the time frame for our first cooperation. No wizard manager in the store alliance would dare to do that. But if the cooperation goes well, we can continue to cooperate.”

Locke thought about it and decided to find a local from Yunze Wetland to help him look at the contract, since he had just arrived in Yunze.

Better safe than sorry.

But after thinking about it, Locke realized that his best friend he met in Yunze Wetland was Wizard Daniel. After all, he had only been there for four and a half months.

But if I ask him, he definitely doesn’t know.

But I only have his contact information, and…

Locke took out the Ganoderma lucidum magic plant that was connected to the water hyacinth network system from his star ring. Its name was actually the Wish Ganoderma lucidum.

It is a functional magic plant.

It can be connected to the water hyacinth magic plant system that is spread all over the surface of Yun Lake. It is the communication system of Yunze Wetland. It can transmit text, pictures, sounds and other information through the water hyacinth system.

The wish-ganoderma in Locke’s hand flashed with magical light, and then the magic plant began to scan the contract content and sent it to Team Leader Celt.

The Ganoderma Lucidum Magic Plant was a free-borrowed communication tool for Group 6, but he had hardly used it before, and he didn’t even get the contact information of the Mason witch. However, because he often needed to find the Celtic wizard to apply for various things, he added his contact information.

At this moment, after much thought, Locke could only find Team Leader Celtic.

Who knew that as soon as Locke sent the message, the Celtic team leader responded immediately.

The Wish Ganoderma lucidum emitted a magical light and turned into an illusory magic screen that only Locke could see. There were ripples on the edge of the magic screen, like whirlpool ripples.

In fact, it is a communication panel similar to the gray fog slate in the southeast corner.

The Celtic team leader quickly sent a string of text messages – ‘Locke, where are you? What is this contract?’

‘I have a lot to say to you!’

When Wizard Terrence saw this scene, he understood.

He leaned back in his chair, waiting for Locke to finish his consultation with someone.

(End of this chapter)