Chapter 37: Chapter 37 Determination and Compensation!
Translator: 549690339
Link walked back into the review office.
Sophie Lucia stood in front of Wizard Palo’s desk, quiet and respectful, not daring to be reckless.
The sight sparked many thoughts in Link.
Power is the key to self-confidence.
If one does not want to be looked down upon, one must possess extraordinary strength.
Link also stepped forward, standing in front of Wizard Palo’s desk, keeping a step’s distance between him and Sophie Lucia.
“Link Grande, it has been determined that your ‘paper’ does not exhibit academic plagiarism or copying. The format is proper, and the words are appropriate. The review result is passed, and it will be published this afternoon.”
Wizard Palo, with a serious expression, delivered his judgment on this “paper” dispute, “Sophie Lucia, it has been determined that your ‘paper’ was completed independently, but the inspiration came from Link Grande. And during the experiment process, Link Grande’s part-time work diary was referenced. The review result is not suitable for public release.”
upon reading out the judgment, Wizard Palo looked at the two of them and asked in a deep voice, “Do you two have any objections to this judgment?”
“No!”
Link responded firmly.
A touch of reluctance flashed in Sophie Lucia’s eyes, and after a slight hesitation, she replied, “I abide by your judgment, Wizard Palo.”
“Good.”
Seeing that both of them accepted his judgment, Wizard Palo nodded slightly and continued, “Given the special circumstances and the economic value of this new germination method for the silver star flowers, it is determined that the right to this new germination method is shared 70% to Link Grande, 30% to Sophie Lucia.”
Pausing briefly, Wizard Palo looked at the two of them and asked in a deep voice, “Do you two have any objections to this judgment?”
“I abide by your judgment!”
Link responded decisively again.
If Link said that he truly had no objection, then he would be extremely hypocritical.
After all, it was the fruit of his wisdom and effort, and giving some of it to others out of the blue would be a pity.
But Link knew that circumstances are stronger than people. Faced with the judgment of Wizard Palo, who holds a higher status, influence, and power, even if there are objections, they have to comply.
There was no room for negotiation.
So, despite changing his wording, Link did not hesitate at all.
“I abide by your judgment, honorable Wizard Palo.”
Sophie Lucia was unexpectedly delighted this time. She thought she had wasted her efforts for nothing.
Not only did she not receive the “academic points”, but even her investment was lost.
Wizard Palo was very pleased with their responses.
He didn’t really want to waste time on such trivial matters, so he dealt with it swiftly.
However, if he just processed it like this, Link Grande would undoubtedly be at a disadvantage.
Therefore, Wizard Palo continued, “Sophie Lucia, given that your inspiration came from Link Grande and your experiment process involved referencing Link Grande’s work logs, I believe that you should compensate Link Grande with no less than ten standard level one magic stones. Are you willing to do SO?”
“I am willing.”
Sophie Lucia did not expect such a turn of events, and her jubilation was somewhat premature.
However, after doing some mental calculations, she felt she was still profiting, so she didn’t argue too much on this point and fairly quickly agreed.
“Thank you, Wizard Palo.”
This compensation was an unexpected bonus for Link and somewhat made up for his losses.
Wizard Palo truly mastered the art of giving a slap and then a sweet date.
Through this operation, he balanced the interests of both parties and diminished any resentment between them to the best possible extent.
Alright. The matter of the ‘paper’ and compensation is settled.”
Seeing his will carried out, Wizard Palo was satisfied. He then moved on to the next task, asking, “As for this new Silver Star flower germination method, what are your plans? Link Grande, you speak first.”
Link replied immediately, “Reporting to Wizard Palo, my original plan was to apply for a ‘patent’ once the ‘paper’ was published, and then sell the patent at an appropriate time.”
Wizard Palo didn’t respond, instead turning to Sophie Lucia to ask, “And your plan, Sophie Lucia?”
Sophie Lucia replied, “Replying to Wizard Palo, my intention was also to apply for a ‘patent’ and then sell it to a trading company I have previously worked with.”
“Hmm.”
Wizard Palo nodded, not commenting on their plans. He picked up two documents from the desk and handed one to each of them, saying, “This is a patent transfer agreement. The academy plans to buy this new Silver Star flower germination method. There are three modes: buyout, profit-sharing, and half buyout half profit-share. You can review the specifics yourselves.” ’
Link took the agreement and started reading it carefully, word by word.
The agreement was lengthy and comprehensive and also very fair, protecting the basic interests of the patent holder.
If he agreed to a buyout, Link would receive a one-time payment of 210 standard level one Magic Stones (300*0.7);
If he agreed to profit-sharing, Link would continue to receive 0.1% of the profits for ten years;
If he agreed to half buyout half profit-sharing, Link would receive a one-time payment of 105 standard level one Magic Stones (150*0.7), and continue to receive 0.1% of the profits for five years.
The profits from profit-sharing would undoubtedly far exceed those from a buyout.
However, Link chose the half buyout half profit-sharing method, sacrificing some long-term profits to satisfy his immediate need for Magic Stones.
“Have you thought it through?”
After hearing Link’s decision, Wizard Palo kindly reminded him.
“I’ve thought it through!”
Link responded affirmatively and then signed his name on the agreement, choosing the half buyout half profit-sharing method.
On the other hand, Sophie Lucia chose the most profitable profit-sharing method.
The trading company she mentioned earlier that she had plans to sell the
“patent” to was owned by the Lucia family.
As a key figure being nurtured by the Lucia family, Sophie was not short of Magic Stones for daily use.
If there were more long-term and significant profits, of course, she wouldn’t choose a buyout out of shortsightedness.
There were two copies of the patent transfer agreement. Wizard Palo signed and stamped all four documents and also “scanned” them into the office’s smartbrain for records.
Soon, Link felt the vibration of the smartbrain he carried with him.
Upon checking, it was a notification that 105 standard level one Magic Stones had been credited.
Once he returned to his dormitory and collected the Magic Stones from the mailbox at the door, he would be a bona fide “small moneybags.”
Alright, you can go now. Sophie Lucia, remember to compensate Link Grande with the Magic Stones.”
With his final reminder, Wizard Palo ended his work and sent them on their way.
“I’ve troubled Wizard Palo, goodbye.”
Link bowed to Wizard Palo, said his goodbye, and left the review office.
Sophie Lucia initially intended to just say goodbye verbally. Seeing Link bow, she was forced to do the same.
Upon leaving the office, Sophie glared fiercely at Link, took two small boxes from her pocket, threw them into Link’s hand, and walked away, her head held high.
Link shook the boxes in his hand and sneered.
This grudge was indeed set!