Arcane Lord

"David's research may lead to a more efficient energy storage method, and of course it may be the prototype of a new strategic weapon. But no matter what the case is, I think it is necessary to provide greater strength for his subsequent related research. support."

"If you think you can, just do as you say!"

After saying that, Niya glanced at Xia Duo curiously, "Is there anything else? I don't believe you came to me just because of this!"

"I knew I couldn't hide it from you!"

Shado has very high authority in the Tower of Time and can decide many things alone. Compared to Niya, he is more like the leader of the Tower of Time.

But even if Xia Duo is the real leader, he still feels the need to communicate with Niya first on some major issues, such as the following incident:

"You have also seen David's energy consumption in the past few months. Even among high-level mages, it is the one with the most energy. If you think about other people, unrestricted energy consumption will definitely lead to a lot of waste.

"The Tower of Time does not yet have the capital to let people consume energy wantonly. In addition, these new apprentices will be promoted in large numbers soon. The energy crisis will be more serious by then. I think we can implement the energy restriction policy now."

"Then what?" Nia asked.

“I think the first step is to classify the energy consumption, which is mainly divided into the consumption of the Tower of Time infrastructure and the consumption of the Tower of Time members.

"The consumption of Tower of Time members can be subdivided into pure personal consumption, laboratory consumption, and production consumption. Production consumption mainly refers to the Magic Technology Department. The remaining personal consumption and laboratory consumption are energy-limited. The main direction."

Later, Shado ordered the Tower Spirit to display the Tower of Time's energy consumption in the past six months in the form of a percentage according to his classification.

Among them, the personal consumption of the Tower of Time members and the consumption of the research laboratory accounted for the largest share, accounting for more than half of the total energy consumption.

What follows is the infrastructure consumption of a behemoth with complex functions like the Tower of Time, which accounts for almost one-third.

There are some unclassified miscellaneous items left, which only account for about one-tenth, which is about the same as the monthly balance.

"In the past, the Tower of Time used charging methods to suppress members' use of infrastructure, such as the Spell Suppression Field in the Spell Laboratory and the Alchemy Array in the General Laboratory. However, after the Tower of Time's transformation relaxed these restrictions, there is no room for waste. Waste is avoided. I roughly estimate that at least one-third of the consumption of Tower of Time members is wasted.”

"so much?"

Niya expressed surprise at such figures, and then asked: "How much improvement will there be if capacity restrictions are implemented?"

"From the perspective of energy storage alone, it can at least double the monthly balance. In addition, reducing the use of infrastructure can also extend the maintenance cycle of the Tower of Time. This part of the income cannot be underestimated! What's more important is ——”

"What is it?"

"More importantly, this move has improved the internal order of the Tower of Time. In the long run, the impact will be even greater!"

"Then what exactly are you going to do?"

How to do it specifically?

If before coming to see Niya, Xia Duo only had a budding idea, then now, after giving Niya such an analysis, the originally vague ideas in his mind gradually became clearer.

He took out another piece of paper, listed a few numbers on it, and then explained:

"I think 1,000 energy points per month is enough for a high-level mage, and then 500 corresponds to a mid-level mage, 300 corresponds to a low-level mage, and 100 corresponds to an apprentice."

"Is this a purely personal use quota, or does it include the research laboratory?"

"Purely for personal use, excluding the research laboratory!"

Sha Duo continued to explain: "The research room itself can be regarded as the Tower of Time's recognition and support for mid-level mages on a certain topic. Depending on the importance of their research, the Tower of Time can provide different energy subsidies.

"Of course, this requires them to apply actively. If they don't apply, even if a research laboratory is established, it will only consume their personal quota."

"You do this -" Niya frowned, thinking.

Sha Duo was not in a hurry and waited for Niya to think slowly. While waiting, he could just see what problems Niya encountered in her research on the communication mystery lock.

…

"I think it's feasible. In addition, I think the monthly quota for apprentices can be further broken down. In fact, level 1 and level 2 apprentices shouldn't use that much energy."

"..."

Xia Duo was about to turn the page when he heard what Niya said. He paused subconsciously. What Niya said did make sense, but such an overly subdivided gradient reminded him of those people on earth. Evil capitalist.

Using big data to formulate precise maximum charges that meet everyone's psychological limits is deeply disgusting.

Indeed, the Tower of Time now has the largest number of apprentices and the largest energy consumption. The nearly a thousand people combined consume much more than the high-level mage who only has single digits.

But Xia Duo felt that there was no need to be so precise in the calculations within the Tower of Time, and that the monthly quota must be stuck at the minimum usage limit for everyone.

Is this a benefit for Tower of Time members? Or shackles?

Energy limitation is to avoid waste and promote sustainable development, not to limit Tower of Time members.

If you want to truly gain "energy freedom", it's useless to just cut costs, you need to open up more sources of energy!

If there were unlimited energy sources like [Miser Energy Nucleus] now, Shado would never limit anyone's energy consumption.

…

Seeing that Niya had already picked up the pen and started calculating on the paper, Xia Duo quickly reached out to cover the paper and said:

"Forget it about apprentices. Even if you subdivide the gradient quota for them this time, when they are promoted later, will it still be subdivided, or will it be subdivided for low-level mages and mid-level mages now?"

"What if?"

Faced with Niya's puzzled gaze, Sha Duo asked: "If you were an ordinary member of the Tower of Time now, would you be willing to see an energy quota that is just stuck at your minimum consumption limit?"

"I don't want to!" Niya replied subconsciously.

After saying that, she looked at Xia Duo thoughtfully, and instantly had a new understanding of many of Xia Duo's past behaviors. At this time, she seemed to have thought of something, and asked quickly:

"Is this what you experienced in your hometown?"

"Absolutely. A relaxed environment can promote innovation. If you are under great material pressure and only think about getting some materials or energy all day long, how can you think about studying magic?"

Appropriate pressure can inspire people to struggle, but once the pressure makes people breathless, then there is no struggle, and staying alive is a luxury.

When he thought of the rumors of "retirement" at the age of 35 that were circulated within the company before time travel, Xia Duo suddenly felt a lot heavier.

I don’t know how much time has passed on earth since he traveled so long? Has your hometown been unified? Has it been revived? Has the kingdom of freedom been realized?

"Xia Duo——"

Niya's soft call brought Sha Duo's consciousness back to the present. Looking at Niya's concerned eyes, Sha Duo felt much better. He smiled and then said:

"I'm fine, and the future will get better and better!"