Chapter 326

Seeing the shocked Sucrose, Takumi couldn't help but laugh.

"Are you surprised?"

"This place has changed a lot."

"The place in front of you is the alchemy workshop."

"Albedo is inside."

"Your laboratory is right next to Albedo's."

"Come on, let's go inside."

After saying that, Takumi turned and walked in.

Seeing this, Sucrose hurried to catch up.

Takumi first brought Sucrose to an empty laboratory, then took out all of her equipment.

Seeing this, Sucrose immediately stepped forward to help organize and arrange everything.

While they were busy, Albedo arrived.

"Sucrose, you're back."

Hearing Albedo's words, Sucrose quickly responded:

"Mr. Albedo!"

"I'm back."

Sucrose was delighted to see Albedo again.

She had been away for a long time.

Although she could always consult him online, seeing him in person was a different feeling.

Takumi finished unpacking Sucrose's equipment and said:

"Alright."

"Everything is set up here."

"If you need anything in the future, just come find me."

"Albedo, I have an idea I want to discuss with you."

With that, Takumi called Albedo over to his studio.

Looking at the workspace inside, Takumi noticed something amusing.

Albedo was deep in programming.

His hair was messy, making him look like a dedicated programmer.

"Albedo, take a break."

"Let's discuss the next project."

Hearing Takumi's words, Albedo was momentarily stunned before stopping his work.

"Is there something you need?"

"What are you planning this time?"

Albedo was curious.

He and his team had been engrossed in programming.

As they developed the network, they realized they were creating an entirely new world, becoming completely absorbed in their work.

Recently, they had even been experimenting with new software.

Hearing this, Takumi immediately explained:

"I want to create a mapping and positioning system."

"Basically, when people carry their mobile phones, they should be able to determine their exact location at any time."

Takumi elaborated on the concept.

Hearing this, Albedo and his team fell into deep thought.

"That sounds fairly simple."

"It's just about building a map and using signal reception for positioning."

"The only difficulty lies in gathering map data."

Takumi nodded.

"That's right."

"I plan to handle it myself."

"But I'll need your help with certain aspects."

"We'll use the signal towers to detect locations."

"I'll create the framework, and you'll fill in the details."

"Once it's done, everyone will have a precise location on their mobile phones."

"We can also integrate this into vehicles."

"I'll develop an in-car device for navigation and entertainment."

"This will include music players and video streaming software, which I'll need your help with."

Hearing this, one of Albedo's assistants raised a hand:

"I'm already working on music and video playback."

"It should be ready soon."

Takumi was momentarily surprised before nodding in approval.

"Great."

"Then I'll leave that to you."

"Albedo, please focus on upgrading vehicles."

"We need features like air conditioning."

"The cars shouldn't need Cryo Slimes to cool them down anymore."

Hearing Takumi's words, Albedo nodded.

"No problem."

"That's easy to implement."

"I'll draft a proposal for the car factory."

"The current models are nearly sold out."

"It's time to release a second-generation model."

Albedo provided his input.

Takumi nodded in agreement.

That made sense.

He would discuss it with Shenhe later.

"How's the research on Electro Crystal substitutes coming along?"

Hearing Takumi's question, Albedo sighed.

"It's difficult."

"I've tested several alternatives, but none perform as well as Electro Crystals."

"If we want to make progress, we must refine Electro Crystals themselves."

"Right now, I'm working on synthesizing Electro Crystals."

"If we can't replace them, we might as well try to create them artificially."

The concept of energy storage had already been developed.

However, current substitutes were only one-fifth as effective as Electro Crystals.

That was a significant setback.

Hearing this, Takumi pondered for a moment before saying:

"Synthesis is a viable approach."

"Also, show me the materials you tested as substitutes."

"Even if they're not as good, they might still be useful."

"We can use them in other devices."

"That way, we can reserve Electro Crystals for essential applications."

Hearing this, Albedo didn't hesitate.

He handed Takumi a report detailing his test results.

After reviewing the data, Takumi nodded.

"This material looks promising. Let's use it in vehicle batteries."

"We should install small generators in cars."

"That way, the car can generate electricity while driving."

"Stored power can then be used for onboard electronics."

"The battery capacity doesn't need to be massive."

"After all, it will charge continuously while the vehicle is in motion."

Takumi laid out his plan.

Hearing this, Albedo paused before nodding.

"Using this as a car battery?"

"That could work."

"I'll conduct further tests."

"If successful, this will conserve a lot of Electro Crystals."

It seemed like a feasible plan.

Albedo agreed without hesitation.

With their discussion concluded, Takumi and Albedo left the lab.

After grabbing a quick meal, Takumi returned to the General Affairs Department.

He immediately started working on the framework for the positioning system.

Using his abilities, Takumi swiftly created the basic structure.

After confirming that the system could determine locations, he realized the map data was still missing.

Takumi then sent the framework to Albedo and his team.

Creating a map would be a massive undertaking.

It would require extensive verification and fieldwork.