I Will Never Submit to Miss Grim Reaper - Chapter 487
Chapter 487: Succubus Awakening?
As the concentration of the surrounding crimson energy increased, visibility within the Black Forest grew worse.
Since I was in cat-girl mode, I could still see things as long as there was even a little bit of light, but it was much harder for Luni and the others. They had to hold hands and walk behind me, while Ewen had to occasionally conjure a fireball in her hand to light the way.
“If only I were a great mage… then I could summon fireballs without a care.”
In the darkness, Ewen held a small flame in one hand and Luni’s hand in the other as she followed behind me. Curiously, she asked, “Lulu, what was that flat, glowing thing you had earlier?”
“This?” I took out my phone and said, “This is called a ‘phone.'”
“A phone?”
“Simply put, it’s a communication tool. It’s kind of like a magical receiver, but it works over a much greater distance and is very convenient.”
I pointed to the phone’s screen. “Once Diwutith’s technology is fully established, phones should become widespread across the world. Then, I’ll be able to use this to contact you all.”
The girls exchanged confused glances, looking puzzled.
“You know that Diwutith is currently promoting technology, right? The most important thing is this: the phone.”
I continued to explain, “They’ve already reached an agreement with the Dragon Clan. When the time comes, the dragons will dispatch many wyverns to install base stations around the world, and our artificial satellites will be launched into space. This will establish a massive network, allowing us to stay in contact with our companions at any time. We can also play games together, watch videos together…”
Since there are many terms in this world’s ‘human language’ that don’t correspond directly to Mandarin from Earth, I did my best to translate the specialized terms according to my understanding.
“This phone is a tool that can use those networks. You can think of it as a magical device that operates all year round, responds instantly, can transmit images and sound, works very quickly, and doesn’t consume any magic.”
Judging by the timeline, Xiao Mo should have already completed the promotion of phones and televisions in Diwutith. She might even be stressing over “TV programs” right now.
I can’t really remember what it was like when Earth first got televisions, but I can somewhat guess that the entire “technology project” in Diwutith is a bit overwhelming.
Something like an artificial satellite isn’t just done once it’s launched, there will definitely be a lot of follow-up work.
Moreover, even if they manage to get TVs up and running, broadcasting TV programs is bound to be a headache. Suddenly having this kind of entertainment, Xiao Mo can’t just have the people in the palace perform live, right? At first, they’ll probably broadcast news announcements to the public, and then gradually move on to short video ads.
The most important thing is that Diwutith is inherently a “low-desire” and “non-competitive” country, so even if merchants are allowed to advertise, they probably wouldn’t bother.
So, after televisions become widespread, the programs will most likely just be awkward conversations.
On the other hand, the promotion of phones might progress quickly since the demand for communication exists everywhere.
“I do recall hearing that Diwutith mentioned there would be a grand ceremony soon,” Luni pondered after I prompted her. “Is it for the announcement of… um, phones?”
“Being able to contact your companions anytime does sound pretty nice,” Ewen remarked as she examined the phone in my hand. “But… it looks expensive? I remember that shiny things are usually costly.”
“They’ll be distributed for free within Diwutith,” I replied after thinking for a moment. “If you live nearby, that should count as being within Diwutith, right?”
Although Diwutith only has one main city, covering an area roughly the size of two Kamihamas, its actual “territory” is quite vast.
At least with my speed, it’s unlikely I could have left the capital of Diwutith in just three days, so I’m pretty sure we’re still within its borders.
However, because the method of defining a country in this other world differs, and rulers have varying degrees of control over nearby small towns and villages, some places might not have a clear concept of a “nation.”
In this world, most people find a place with a water source and beautiful scenery to settle down, eventually developing into small villages or towns. The people here don’t worry about basic needs, especially in a “laid-back” country like Diwutith. So, promoting something new can indeed be a bit challenging.
“So, we can also get this for free…” Ewen looked at the phone in my hand. “This thing called a phone?”
“Yes, you can. Once it’s widely available, someone from Diwutith will come to your village to coordinate with the village chief,” I said, raising the phone and turning on the flashlight. Then I pointed the camera at Ewen and the others and started the video recording.
“Hello, everyone, I’m your store manager, Nuo’er. Today is probably my fifth day of vacation in another world, and I’ve already made my way deep into the Black Forest. These are my travel companions that I met along the way: Ewen, Weiying, and Luni.”
“Their names are phonetically translated. If we were to translate them directly into this world’s human language, their names would be… Peach, Honeyfruit, and Dragonmelon.”
Holding up the phone, I spoke into the microphone, “The human language in this world is quite complex. Although these three words are all names of foods, they can sometimes be used in other ways, such as for people’s names.”
“This phenomenon is more common in some remote villages. Some villages might have many children, and since this other world is rich in resources, people here almost never lack food. So, some careless or uneducated parents tend to name their children after food—usually based on what they liked to eat as babies, or by having the child draw lots after weaning. Whatever they pick becomes their name.”
I switched to the human language of this world and said to Ewen and the others, “Come on, I’m recording a video. Say hello to everyone.”
“Huh?” Ewen clearly didn’t understand what was happening and instinctively raised her hand. “H-hello?”
“Then try summoning a fireball in your hand.”
“Oh…” Ewen raised her right hand and conjured a fireball. “Like this?”
“See? This really is another world,” I switched back to Earth’s language. “This is real fireball magic, not a trick!”
Next, I panned the camera around the forest. “So, that’s it for today’s short video. I’m about to start a new adventure.”
After ending the recording, I walked over to Ewen and the others and played back the video I had just recorded, making sure all three of them could see the phone’s screen clearly.
“See? This is roughly what it looks like when you record a video.”
“Wow…” The three girls widened their eyes, staring at the phone screen in disbelief.
“It can even do this… How is that possible? Is it a new magical device?” they wondered.
I just smiled and let them play around with the video themselves.
“Hmm…”
While they were watching the video, I quietly walked over to a small tree nearby, took a deep breath, and tried lifting my shirt.
I noticed that, at some point, a glowing, faintly visible strange pattern had appeared on my flat, toned stomach…
“……”
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