LIGHTNOVELSTORY Chapter 92.1
92. The Renaissance of the North (2)
In the original history during the Age of Silver 1, magical household items like the Bluetooth Showerhead existed.
Of course they did. In some aspects, the world of Arcane Punk was more advanced than Earth.
Naturally, they were extremely expensive. Only nobles or wealthy commoners could afford to use them—like potions.
Besides, they were inventions that came into existence after plumbing systems were introduced, so there wasn’t much reason to popularize them.
At most, affluent nobles would carry them on travels or install them on ships where water was scarce.
Such was the state of the world during the late Age of Silver 1, just before the Platinum Age—a time when not only capital but also technology were deeply polarized.
“But now, things will be different.”
For the North, it was faster and more effective to distribute these than to wait for infrastructure.
Sure, major cities in the North would eventually have plumbing systems installed.
The problem was how to manage until that time came.
Already, there was a shortage of manpower with factories being built and roads under construction, so plumbing system installation was a plan for the distant future.
It made more sense to sell these devices to households and let them manage until plumbing systems were in place.
“Besides, this will make a lot more money.”
Hehehehe… I rubbed the Bluetooth Showerhead in my hand with a sly grin.
“…!”
Mary, noticing my expression, took a startled step back with a wary look.
“Hmm! By the way, how does it draw water?”
“Want to see?”
Instead of answering Mary’s question, I decided to show her another demonstration.
“Until now, disposing of used water indoors was a hassle.”
Water from washing dishes or bathing was typically discarded outside.
In the developed cities of empires or kingdoms, plumbing systems allowed water to be brought in and disposed of indoors, but…
In the North, where such systems didn’t exist, people either threw water into the yard after collecting it in large buckets or used a small outlet connecting the house and yard to dispose of it.
“From now on, things will change.”
I poured the water from the showerhead into a specific container.
It was a bathtub framed with celadon, coated with Magic Stones and magical circuits, much like the showerhead. Its drain was open, and all the water flowed into it.
“The water…?!”
The surprising part was that this house had no plumbing.
Even more baffling was that I had poured the water far from the outlet connected to the yard.
“How is this possible?!”
Mary inspected the top and bottom of the bathtub before looking at me with eyes full of shock.
“The core of this invention lies in subspace.”
“Subspace?”
Unfortunately, it wasn’t portal technology.
Portals would still be extraordinarily dangerous and complex technology even 100 years in the future.
Instead, this magical device applied highly advanced subspace technology. Even that alone was enough to create a functional Bluetooth Showerhead.
“By setting the subspace circuit to store specific substances like water, its capacity can increase exponentially.”
I pointed at a small box attached to the drain of the bathtub.
It was a thin, metal box about the size of a travel suitcase, also coated with Magic Stones and covered in magical embellishments.
“This is the core. It’s detachable and lightweight.”
Thanks to subspace and lightweight enchantments, the box maintained its light weight, allowing even a child to carry it easily, regardless of how much water was inside.
The small, light magical box acted as a storage tank for household wastewater.
“Is subspace applied to that showerhead as well?”
“That’s right. You could think of the entire showerhead as a subspace container. Since it’s a bit large, most people will mount it on the wall.”
Indeed, the Bluetooth Showerhead was three times the size and length of a showerhead from Earth.
“See this part here? Decorated with fist-sized Magic Stones of water, non-attribute, and darkness elements—not only can it store a lot of water, but also…”
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“…I added an enchantment to increase the pressure so water can come out forcefully. Also, there’s a gauge here to display the remaining water.”
“Wow…”
“But this isn’t the end.”
“There’s… more?”
Grinning at Mary’s enthusiastic reaction, I continued showcasing my recent inventions.
“Soon, you’ll even be able to manage human waste conveniently at home.”
Next, I introduced her to a celadon-made toilet enchanted with subspace and purification magic.
“By discarding waste here… it’s done.”
The magical toilet, adorned with a variety of Magic Stones—water, non-attribute, darkness, earth, fire, and light—swallowed up food waste I used for demonstration.
“Behind the toilet is a subspace purification tank. With earth and fire-element Magic Stones inside, the purification circuit processes the waste into soil-like material for easy disposal later.”
“It will need periodic recharging, won’t it?”
“You’ll just need to replace the Magic Stones every five years or so.”
“I meant the water.”
“Good question. Both the clean water reservoir and wastewater storage are enchanted to hold enough for a family of six to last a week. That’s about the limit of mid-grade Magic Stones.”
Both the toilet and bathtub, like the showerhead, came with gauges to indicate capacity.
“But there’s still something important left.”
After hearing my entire presentation, Mary gave me a serious look.
“Can these be mass-produced?”
“They’re a bit expensive.”
“Which means…?”
“Even if they’re pricey, they’re not as rare as the Magnum magic gun or the bag I gifted Her Highness.”
“!!”
“Oh, and besides the Bluetooth series, I’m planning to produce subspace bags. They’ll be mass-produced, so they won’t be as luxurious as the one I gave Her Highness, but hey, having subspace is a big deal.”
Seeing Mary’s astonishment made my shoulders swell with pride.
“Will we be able to meet the demand?”
“We can.”
“…?”
At my confident reply, Mary tilted her head before suddenly realizing.
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