Dragon, choose cultural victory to make money

Chapter 126 Magic Cinema

Matthew, the general manager of the Max Mountain Theater in Valley City, walked out of the teleportation array.

The cold air from the north blew in my face, and even though I was wrapped in a thick coat, I couldn't help shivering.

Valley City itself is a relatively northern city, and the temperature can drop to nearly minus 10 degrees Celsius in winter.

But compared to the cold wind in the north, it was just autumn at best.

After just a few minutes, I felt my lips were chapped and my nose was cold and painful.

Tourists who go skiing at Mount Max outside Valley City in winter often say that winter in the north is just like this. Obviously, they have not been north enough.

Come here and experience it, and you will know what a freezing winter is like.

It is difficult for people to understand things they have not experienced themselves, just like people who live in Valley City, where the hottest temperature is only a little over 30 degrees, cannot understand what kind of summer can make people lose consciousness due to the heat.

He still remembered the first time he went to the Twin Towers City to visit the theater. The hot and humid air was like a thin film covering his whole body, making it so stuffy that he couldn't breathe.

My hands feel a bit numb, the gloves are not thick enough.

Matthew stretched his stiff hands and reached into his pocket to activate the thermal stone. The heating runes on the stone could only last for 10 hours. He hoped that he would not have to stay in the North for too long this time.

I really don't understand why someone would choose to live in such a hellhole place. If he hadn't been invited by the Drogo Group, he wouldn't have come to this poor and shabby place to suffer.

But the temptation brought by the Drogo Group is too great, and every merchant group that has cooperated with them has made a lot of money so far.

It’s just that everyone who runs a theater is being squeezed hard, and I don’t know what Drogo wants to do by inviting the theater industry this time.

Maybe there is a chance to turn things around.

When each city was allowed to be the agent of the Magic Vision Machine, he wanted to become the agent of Valley City.

As a result, he was beaten to the punch by a newspaper seller in the same city, which resulted in his theater now having to spend money to advertise on Magic Vision when it has a new play released.

Outside the teleportation array, an orc held up a wooden sign that read "Assembly point for invited theater managers from all cities."

It seems that the rumors about the Drogo Group's strong background are true, otherwise which serious business group would use orcs to welcome guests.

Matthew has no prejudice against orcs. Although there have never been orc audiences watching a play, what if?

I heard that orcs would watch the magic shadow play, which means they might also accept drama.

As an aspiring businessman, never give up any potential consumer.

What he cared more about was the words "various cities" written on the sign.

Apparently, he wasn't the only one invited.

I wish that annoying fat guy hadn’t come. Everyone has a few annoying colleagues.

Matthew tightened his hat string and walked towards the assembly point.

As soon as he walked over, he heard the sound he hated to hear the most.

"Hey, who's here? Isn't this Boss Matthew from Vale City? Why is he coming to the North to suffer in such a cold weather?"

His voice was so shrill and mean that one would wonder if the fat man had been a castrator when he was young.

"If Mr. Albert from Morningstar Harbor can come, why can't I? Or is this northern border under your jurisdiction?"

Matthew retorted angrily.

Morningstar Port is the closest city to Valley City, less than thirty kilometers away.

Apart from each other, the nearest city large enough to open a theater is one hundred and sixty kilometers away.

So although Matthew's theater and the fat man's theater are located in different cities, they are actually in direct competition.

Theater troupes from other places will perform in both theaters, and which one they arrive at first will have a great impact on the box office.

The distance of thirty kilometers is very close for the wealthy audience in the city. They can get there quickly by car or short-distance teleportation.

Rich people cannot accept that they can see new movies later than other rich people in the same city.

For the two theaters, whoever can get the troupe to come to their theater first will win the richest audience.

Unfortunately, Matthew was always on the losing side.

That fat guy from Morningstar Harbor is really good at hosting a welcome party and he can always arrange something that the troupe can't refuse.

"Dear theater representatives from all over the world, welcome to the North." A drow arrived at the assembly point driving a cart pulled by several Los beasts.

"I've been ordered to pick you up and take you to the Northland Magic Cinema. Please get in the car." Zhuo Er looked very polite. The theater representatives got in the car, and the Losmon growled twice, dragging the car slowly forward.

The car was equipped with a heating array, which made Matthew feel much more comfortable.

He was wondering what the magic theater was. Was it a place specifically used for showing magic movies?
Previously, magic films were shown directly in theaters or open-air squares.

Everyone has gotten used to it. After all, you can just put up a screen and watch it, or you can put it on the wall without a screen. I really can't imagine why it's necessary to build a magic theater specifically.

But if it can be built, it will obviously be another challenge to traditional theaters.

So this time, by gathering a group of people in the theater business, are you trying to get them to sell their theaters or turn them into magic theaters?

Matthew roughly guessed the purpose of the Drogo Group inviting them.

"Wow!"

There was a cry of surprise from the car, and Matthew looked up and out of the car.

In the distance, under the sunlight, a castle made of ice crystals reflected brilliant light.

It is spectacular.

As a castle it is definitely not qualified, but as a wonder it can definitely attract everyone's attention.

But the spectacle is always accompanied by astronomical expenses.

He clearly remembered how much debt he had taken on in order to give his theater a nice exterior and facade.

If a theatre wants to survive, it must attract attention, but why should the North attract people?

I've never heard of anyone considering this place as a travel destination.

Several people who had cameras took them out hurriedly and started taking pictures.

In the past, people took photos mostly for souvenir purposes, but now they also take photos for sharing or showing off.

Since the emergence of the Luling social circle, people who can afford a camera like to take pictures wherever they go and then post them on their homepages.

Excitedly waiting for others to like the post or give a few compliments.

Unfortunately, if ordinary people want to access the social circle now, they can only do so through special equipment in game stores in each city.

The queues there are even longer than those in Auto Chess.

Fortunately, the Drogo Group has already advertised the Luling social circle device for personal use and is accepting pre-orders.

Matthew booked it immediately. He had no interest in sharing his life, but the fat guy loved to show off, so he planned to register an anonymous account and keep an eye on this competitor.

"We've arrived at the Magic Cinema."

As Zhuo Er finished speaking, the Los Beast Cart slowly stopped in front of a magic theater.

From the outside it looks no different than a theater.

There were a few cars nearby, and it seemed that more people were invited than he had imagined.

The exterior wall of the cinema is even still under construction. Can a cinema that has not been completed yet welcome guests?
Maybe this is the sense of relaxation of the Drogo Group.

The drow led them inside.

It's different from a theater. Usually there is only one stage inside a theater, and even the largest theater will only be divided into three or four halls.

Matthew took a rough look and found that the Magic Cinema was divided into at least a dozen halls.

What a strange distribution.

The group was led into a hall, which was still pitch dark even with the lighting on.

They should be the last batch, and they just about filled up all the seats.

There was no stage, only a curtain. The walls were covered with a cotton-like material and there was a circle of magic devices on the top, which seemed to be used for making sounds.

Not long after Matthew sat down, he saw a red dragon walk to the front.

The red dragon clapped its claws, and a weak pressure made the entire theater quiet.

"Welcome everyone, I would like to invite you to join the Drogo Group's Pan-Continental Magic Cinema construction plan."

(End of this chapter)