Ming Dynasty and New Rome and Infinite Magic Machine

Chapter 1549 Tooth Fairy
"So, back to the point, what exactly is a Tooth Fairy?" Shangluo asked. "I'm asking from a rhetorical perspective. Does it refer to a fairy who lives in teeth? Or a fairy who governs teeth?"

It's the latter; she's the fairy who governs teeth.

"What's the difference between a fairy and a demon god? Is it a matter of strength?"

Fairies belong to the category of demons, but not all demons are fairies. Although the distinction is somewhat blurred, if one had to say—fairies are the part of the demons who frequently interact with humans; they generally have established very deep connections with Roman magical society. Some of these connections are positive, and some are negative.

"So, among the demons, you only see fairies all the time, and you don't see demons at all?"

Yes. And as I mentioned before, fairies aren't necessarily weak. For example, the Tooth Fairy we're looking for now is a rather powerful psychic entity because her business is so extensive. Let me give you an example—she has a business of collecting children's teeth; all you have to do is put the shed teeth under your pillow, and she'll give you one drachma coin per tooth. Basically, it guarantees that everyone who comes into contact with the Tooth Fairy will receive a basic income in their childhood.

"Is this related to social welfare?"

[If something becomes the norm and a convention in a society, then it will definitely be taken into account when formulating social welfare policies. The tooth fairy's economic calculations are essentially a complete benefit for children. Because a tooth, once lost, is worthless elsewhere, but can be exchanged for a lot of money with the tooth fairy.]

A single drachma used to be a considerable sum—though the current economic instability in Cyprus means its value fluctuates. However, historically, such a large number of drachmas would have been a fortune for a small child. It's fair to say that the drachmas produced from losing baby teeth directly boost retail consumption.

"Speaking of which, what does the Tooth Fairy need so many teeth for?"

Since Yanqiu might need to receive treatment, Shangluo still needs to clarify these issues to avoid any unforeseen problems later.

[That's hard to say, mainly because it's a trade secret. However, from a security perspective, it's normal for you to ask an extra question—you can actually investigate. How far you investigate depends on how far you want to use the service.]

"What if I introduced the Tooth Fairy into the Heavenly Court's medical system?"

"Then you'll probably have to personally turn Tooth Fairy Castle upside down."

"Tooth Fairy Castle?"

"Yes, that's the Tooth Fairy's headquarters in the spirit world. All the teeth the Tooth Fairy buys are gathered at the Tooth Fairy Castle—if you're going to do that, we really need to investigate. So, is it necessary?" Apollonia asked.

“It is necessary, and very necessary. Just like the situation in Victoria, because it is essentially a process of accepting the Roman legacy.”

Regarding the fate of teeth, there seem to be a few theories: First, the Tooth Fairy might use them to build the Tooth Fairy Castle; second, they might be ground up and used as glittery powder for spellcasting; a third, less common theory suggests that teeth are not inherent to humans, but rather a symbiotic organism with a limited total quantity. Therefore, the Tooth Fairy Castle collects fallen baby teeth and remanufactures them into new baby teeth for newborns.

"This sounds like recycling glass bottles and refilling them with beverages."

[But this business scope is pretty good, isn't it?]

"I need to think about it. Actually, we could do a centralized procurement for medical supplies."

【What? 】

"Medical centralized procurement is a centralized procurement prepared for medical insurance. Because the purchase quantity is large, the price can be negotiated."

"You've gone on a much larger scale than the Romans. But the Romans weren't used to public healthcare, so that's understandable. Are you planning to bring your side over as well?" "Theoretically, we can deify our side."

Although the novel *Investiture of the Gods* is set at the transition between the Shang and Zhou dynasties, the large-scale nationalization of the investiture of gods began in the Han dynasty and reached its peak in the Song dynasty.

Ultimately, besides Buddhism and Taoism, there are also widespread folk beliefs and official state sacrifices. These sacrifices, as adjustments to ritual and law, can be seen as an important part of the Confucian ideological system. Depending on the time, whether Confucianism can be called a religion has different answers at different times.

The power to bestow titles upon deities is, at present, undoubtedly in the hands of the imperial court.

Many aspects of what Rome left behind can be recycled and absorbed. Much of it can be directly applied to specific social welfare programs.

And for Shangluo, there is another important treasure waiting to be discovered: to install a real, sun-like heart in Victoria.

If Victoria can receive a complete cure, then she won't need to enter the spirit world. In other words, convenient and useful elements like the Tooth Fairy can be reconnected much more quickly.

"It's mainly for Victoria. I have to go to Cybernia Yanqiu. You can come with me on your way too. Let's see if we can take care of her dental problem. Using magic would be quick and convenient."

"Great!" Yanqiu finally felt relieved. This was the best option for her. It would save her time, and her time was very important.

Wait a minute. There's no Tooth Fairy Castle in Cerberia.

"Huh? Not in Cybertronia? Then where are you?"

Actually, Tooth Fairy Castle is in Xin'an Tiaoke.

"what?"

The Tooth Fairy's history is actually very recent, dating back to modern times, and its roots aren't in Cybernia, but in New Antioch in the New World, where Tooth Fairy Castle is located. I don't actually know if Tooth Fairy Castle was destroyed in the Big Bang, but the Tooth Fairy mechanic seems to still be working recently. Generally speaking, it should be fine, but you might have to go to the New World to deal with it.

“Alright.” Shang Luo shook his head. “It’s like putting out a fire. If it really comes down to it, I’ll probably have to go back—just think of it as a home visit to the Automaton. As for Alexander, Victoria, get ready, I’ll take you back.”

"Oh no, are we leaving now? I haven't had enough fun yet."

"You can come back when you're done with your work. But I was thinking, should I inform your father?"

"Theoretically, I'm currently in a state of unauthorized absence, right? Would it be inappropriate to contact him again?"

"But it seems even more inappropriate for us to be wandering around in front of him."

"Then Shangluo, there's only one way—have your father talk to my father."

(End of this chapter)