[I see, this is how synthetic magic stones are made. 】

After listening to Seral's explanation, Winster finally understood.

[Unfortunately, if you want to temper magic stones, you must have a magician. We can't do relevant research here, so you can only do it yourself, Owen.]

[However, I haven’t seen any useful synthetic magic stones yet, and I feel they are not as good as the science and technology you provided me.] Owen responded in his mind.

[You have only looked at two, don’t rush to conclusions yet, look at other synthetic magic stones, maybe you will gain something. 】

【Okay, but I don't have high hopes.】

The main reason why Owen said this was that when he was checking past documents in the palace and castle, he discovered that the research funding of the Magic Stone Research Association was declining year by year.

What does this mean? It means that the association has not been able to produce any good results in the past, and even the king is not very optimistic about it.

Let's look at the next synthetic magic stone. It is an orange magic stone with a round and smooth appearance and the size of an egg.

When he reached out to pick it up, Owen realized that it was not one magic stone, but two magic stones separated in half, and the cut surfaces were very smooth.

"This is……?"

"This is a set of messenger stones, Your Majesty."

Seral introduced: "When they were first synthesized, they were two magic stones that could perfectly complement each other. Their function was to communicate with each other. The two magicians each held one, and one of them injected magic power into the magic stone. The two magic stones

It will emit a faint orange light at the same time, and the words spoken by the party that has injected the magic power can be transmitted to the magic stone in the other party's hand. More importantly, it can be used repeatedly."

"Oh?" Owen's eyes showed a little approval, "I didn't expect you guys to be able to synthesize something good."

There was no need for on-site trials, he believed what Seral said.

This Message Stone is much more useful than the Voice Stone!

Although Dawn City is developing wireless communication technology and has realized the remote call function, the communication magic stone does not mean that it cannot be used.

Compared with some of the current bulky wireless telephone machines, the Telephone Magic Stone is more lightweight. With just two small magic stones, it can be easily held in the palm of your hand and is very convenient to use. There is no need to worry about malfunctions.

In addition, although there is no such problem at the moment, wireless phones are at risk of being monitored, but the Telephone Stone is not.

Even if there are restrictions on magicians, the problem is not too big. The main function of the messenger stone is to transmit information in time, and just send the magician to the destination to stay behind.

Wait! That’s not right, Owen suddenly realized something was wrong.

The Magic Stone Research Association has produced such useful synthetic magic stones, so why did the previous king reduce research funding year by year? If it is so convenient, there is no reason for White not to use it?

With this doubt, Owen turned to look at Seral and asked: "What is the upper limit of the communication distance of the Communication Stone?"

"Well..." Seral replied with some embarrassment, "It's only one hundred meters. Once this distance is exceeded, the function of the telegraph stone will be ineffective."

The effective communication distance is only one hundred meters, so this communication magic stone is really useless.

Fortunately, Irving didn't have high hopes from the beginning, and it couldn't be said to be a huge disappointment.

"Forget it, I shouldn't praise you so easily." Owen shook his head helplessly.

Next, Owen went to check out other synthetic magic stones.

There is a Recording Stone, which can record video activities within a five-meter radius. Unfortunately, like the Sounding Stone, it is a disposable product, and it only has images and no sound.

Glowing magic stones, after injecting a certain amount of magic power, can continue to glow steadily for a period of time.

For Auroville, which is already able to make light bulbs, this thing is completely useless.

There is also a flying magic stone, which allows the user to float in the air, but the maximum is only five meters above the ground.

What's even more funny is that wind magicians actually need to use additional magic to push their bodies to truly "fly", while magicians with other attributes can only float.

This makes Owen feel a little confused. Since it can only float in the air, why is it named the Flying Magic Stone instead of the Hanging Magic Stone.

As well as various attack magic stones that can release attack magic simply by injecting magic power, etc., etc.

After shopping around, Owen also looked at various synthetic magic stones. In one sentence, he said - they are all useless.

No wonder the research funding of the Magic Stone Research Association is cut every year. It’s not unreasonable.

Compared with the Sorcerous Kingdom of Bigris, the Magic Stone Research Association of the Kingdom of Morning Light can produce very few results.

Seral also saw Owen's disappointment in the association and said hurriedly: "Your Majesty, as long as there are sufficient research funds, we will definitely be able to develop useful synthetic magic stones."

"President Serral, don't you think it's a bit of a shirking of responsibility to attribute the cause to insufficient research funding?" Owen asked rhetorically.

"Your Majesty taught you a lesson." Serar did not deny it. "However, our association has established multiple research projects, and each project requires research funding. If it is divided equally, the funding each project can get is pitifully small. As a result,

Research progress is very slow.”

[Owen, after seeing the synthetic magic stone they displayed, do you also want to reduce research funding?] Winster suddenly asked.

"I won't cut it, but I won't give them an increase either. I plan to cut off those synthetic magic stone projects that are of little use, and let them focus on a few projects that may be valuable in the future." Owen replied.

[I agree with your approach. There are indeed a few synthetic magic stones that are almost interesting. For example, the communication distance of the communication magic stone is only one hundred meters. It would be great if it could be expanded. 】

[Well, I also think that the flying magic stone should not be used on the human body. You can try using it on objects. 】

【And that...】

After a brief discussion, the two decided which valuable synthetic magic stone projects they would keep.

"Seral." Owen suddenly called.

To outsiders, Irving seemed to be lowering his head and thinking seriously about something just now, so no one dared to disturb him.

Hearing this, Serar quickly responded: "Your Majesty, what's the matter?"

"I am not going to increase the research funding for your Magic Stone Research Association this year."

As soon as these words came out, not only Seral, but also the association members present showed expressions of regret, as their efforts to obtain more research funds failed.

"However, I plan to cut off many research projects and let you focus on a few projects that I think are valuable." Irving added.

"But……"

Seral frowned slightly and wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Owen raising his hand.

"Your Magic Stone Research Association has too many research projects that are too complex, which has led to slow progress in the research of each project, and no good results can be obtained. This year, we will focus on the projects designated by me. If the research can make progress, I will

We will increase your research funding next year."

This approach didn't seem impossible. Seral secretly turned his head to check the reactions of other association members, and saw that most of them nodded in agreement.
Chapter completed!