CHAPTER 225: ANOTHER UPDATE - THE MAGIC NET INVADES REALITY

[Update Announcement:]

[1. ’Dragon Online Banking’ feature is now officially live. Click for details.]

[’Dragon Online Banking’ was jointly created by the Goddess of Magic, the God of Technology, and the dragon race’s Holy Dragon (Dragon Bank). This feature works in conjunction with ’Dragon Bank’ branches across the continent. You can check your account balance, interest, and other information at any time, and complete transfers, payments, and other transactions...]

[2. ’Dragon Delivery’ feature is now officially live. Click for details.]

[’Dragon Delivery’ was jointly created by the Goddess of Magic, the God of Technology, and the dragon race’s Holy Dragon (Dragon Delivery). This feature works in conjunction with ’Dragon Delivery’ branches across the continent. You can track the exact location of goods you’ve purchased or shipped at any time and perform related operations...]

[3. ’Video’ feature now offers ’Live Streaming’ service. Click for details.]

[Live streaming is a brand new real-time interactive video mode. Its main features are real-time capability and interactivity (bullet comments, regular comments), which can make up for some shortcomings of the ’Video’ feature...]

[4. ’Video’ feature now offers ’Auction’ and ’Storefront’ services. Click for details.]

[Recently, many users have expressed a desire to make purchases in Magic Net video comments, but due to transportation inconvenience, difficulty meeting in person, inability to deliver items, and inability to conduct monetary transactions, the ’Video’ feature has joined forces with ’Dragon Online Banking’ and ’Dragon Delivery’ to successfully solve this pain point. Shopping-related functions will officially launch. Users can conduct transactions and payments through ’Dragon Online Banking,’ with ’Dragon Delivery’ responsible for shipping goods...

To help users become familiar with the Magic Net shopping function more quickly, in five days, an unprecedented auction will be held in the ’Video’ feature. Those wishing to bid can deposit some funds in Dragon Bank and send items they wish to auction to Dragon Delivery for inspection...]

[5. Fixed known bugs...]

Almost everyone who saw this information couldn’t help but gasp.

These two major companies—Dragon Bank and Dragon Delivery—had been making waves recently. Whether you were one of the 1.5+ million Magic Net users or not, if you lived in a major city, you’d basically seen them.

Dragons—legendary creatures so incredibly rare that their every appearance could bring massive disaster—had turned around and started doing business. Who wouldn’t pay attention? This was about their lives and fortunes.

But most people didn’t quite understand what Dragon Bank and Dragon Delivery actually did.

To be accurate, the bank was easier to understand. Basically just a loan shark that now had savings services—probably wanted to use other people’s money to make their own loans, then split some of the profit afterward. But for some reason, the dragons demanded such low profit margins that people couldn’t help but suspect there was some conspiracy.

As for the logistics thing, that was even more baffling. Dragons delivering packages? Mind-boggling! What kind of person could make dragons deliver their stuff?

Not until this moment, when they saw the description on the Magic Net, did it finally dawn on them. So behind all this were deities like the God of Technology and the Goddess of Magic. So whether it was banking or logistics, it was all to serve the Magic Net.

Everyone had watched videos recently. Naturally, there were some items that caught their eye.

The Hunters’ Association’s second-in-command capturing a giant bear in the Myriad Mountains, weird alchemical creations crafted by Master Carl, top-tier druid potions personally made by Master Wrathwind, things worn by certain clerics from the Church of Love and Beauty... On this Magic Net, there were way too many good items people wanted to buy, but due to geographical limitations and mutual distrust, transactions were hard to complete.

But now, with the Magic Net as guarantor, you could store money with the dragons first. After the dragons delivered the goods, they’d hand the money to the other party. Throughout the entire process, higher authorities were watching, so naturally everything would go smoothly.

"Never thought all these dragon moves were for this!"

"Feels kind of interesting. So we can buy stuff on the Magic Net from now on?"

"I saw tons of little things online that caught my eye before, but since I’m currently living in the City-State Alliance, it was just way too inconvenient. Probably gonna be easier from now on."

"But dragon delivery should be pretty expensive, right? They’re dragons!"

"I looked into it a few days ago. Dragon delivery is definitely pricey, but they also have mid-to-low-end shipping options. The prices are actually reasonable—besides taking a bit longer, there’s no real problem."

"So I can basically understand it as: having a dragon deliver is super expensive but really fast and super safe, while the mid-to-low-end options are either slower or not as safe?"

"Actually, who’d dare rob stuff from dragons? Plus Dragon Delivery does recruit some magicians, knights, and other supernatural beings. It’s mainly about speed."

"If that’s the case, then yeah, looks like we really can buy stuff we like online from now on."

"How come you’re all focused on this stuff? Shouldn’t we be thinking about the auction?! This is an auction backed by deities! What kind of treasures will there be? How much money are you planning to deposit?! Plus, do any of you have anything you want to auction? This auction is gonna catch the attention of basically all the top players across the continent!"

The netizens who’d been discussing the feasibility of online shopping and transportation issues suddenly fell into dead silence after seeing that last comment!

Right!

The new features and all that stuff were important, but that was just the basics—something they could research slowly in the future. But this auction happening in five days was a whole different story!

This was an auction backed by deities, one that basically all the top powerhouses and nobles would participate in. What kind of scene would that be? What treasures would they bring out? How much money would it take to win the bids?

People couldn’t help but start pacing around their homes, their minds racing. Exactly how much money should they send to the dragons? With divine backing, it should probably be fine.

Some people who had top-tier collectibles at home they wanted to sell started thinking about whether they should be the first to try this!

Without a doubt, this auction would definitely be the highest-caliber one ever held, but not everyone would have the confidence to bid. There was still an element of gambling involved.

Some people had even started discussing with their closest friends whether they should get involved in this whole thing.

On Dragon Island.

In the Council of Elders.

The Dragon of Despair, Nidhogg, looked at the Magic Net announcement, his face twisting into a fierce smile. "The gods have finally started making their move. Our good days are finally coming! Pass the word down—dragons at both companies in all locations, the coming period is absolutely critical. We must ensure service quality. There can be no mistakes!

Also, film a video announcing that the dragon race will deliver all auction items to winners’ doorsteps for free. As long as they’re on the continent, we’ll guarantee delivery within one day! No, actually, I’ll personally film this promotional video!"