Purian-975 (P)
—A self-propelled carriage? It looks... impressively elegant. I hope it can relieve the burden on horse-drawn transport. My respects to His Majesty Purian and the imperial engineers. I'm not very knowledgeable about technology, but I would like to raise a socio-ethical issue. It's certainly good to have the ability to travel incredibly long distances by land, air, or sea, but... is that the future the Mother Goddess envisioned for us, giving her creations a pair of hands and feet? And where is the fine line between a wooden spear taken for protection and an automatic combat suit, which will ultimately crush our souls for the sake of progress? Isn't this too big a leap forward, away from nature and the harmony of the universe? It scares me a little, as a simple person.
—My second question is about accessibility. I heard Her Majesty's words clearly. Let's imagine for a moment that every household has one of these. Suppose I can build a separate barn for it in the village, but what about in a bustling city? How do we protect it from thieves and vandals? And ultimately, how do we regulate traffic on narrow streets? How will you decide when it is safe for a two-legged city dweller to cross the street, and when one stream of Purians meets another and gets stuck for half a day? The next problem: if progress makes having such a vehicle absolutely necessary for survival in an urban environment, it will have a significant financial and moral impact on ordinary people, and this must also be taken into account. For example, why build comfortable residential areas if you can simply group all the innovations of civilization in one place and force everyone else to get there in self-propelled vehicles? Finally, the potential harm to health and the environment should not be forgotten: reducing the physical activity caused by the standard way of human movement may have a negative impact on the development of our civilization. Although I can name at least one person for whom such a device would definitely be a welcome addition. I hope that inventors and lawmakers will take such obstacles into account in the future.
Lightsaber
—It's a pity that brilliant minds often end up in the hands of negative characters... I am curious about the concept of this invention: the ability to combine magical abilities with a close-combat style. And yet... there is something unnatural about this weapon, distorting the familiar magical items, as if it had fallen on us from another universe. As for the essence, I have nothing to add.
Paired hand swords
—Where do you hold them... Hmm, is this even convenient? It looks like an invention for warriors who specialize in this style. I can't see any great defensive features here with my limited mind, but as a means of attack, it is undoubtedly a very dangerous thing.
Compass of paired attraction
—Oh, Master Quant has outdone himself again. I can immediately name a dozen useful ways to use such compasses in all areas of work and life, and besides, something even greater can definitely be developed from this concept. But the fact that today, it seems, their raffle also implies a romantic component makes this invention even more pleasing to the eye.
Two-handed mechanical sword
How terrible... —I cannot fail to appreciate the great talent of the inventor, as well as the certain benefit of this invention, say, for clearing a forest of dead trees. However, for battle... it seems to me something excessively inhumane and cruel. At this rate, the use of poisonous chemicals, hopeless bombs, and all sorts of things will become not uncommon, but an everyday habit.
Daggers
*Sigh* —Another combat invention. However, these "boots" can probably be used for self-defense, and they look quite... stylish for a fashionable city like Margel. But tell me, how will you use them to dig up garden beds in the Kredearian mountains? That's right — you can't.
Extractors
—The owner's own blood? Hmm, is that even safe? You could easily get a blood infection, and who knows what else. Frankly, it sounds like a side effect of some kind of perverted experiment.
Pillow-cushion (Sonata Reim)
—The design is certainly well-made and cute, but... was permission given to use her images on it, or is it illegal? Secondly, why a pillow? Isn't a pillow intended for the head? And why "hug" it, it's not a living person? It's like lying in bed with a dead person. I definitely don't understand, sorry.
Figurine
—I see the talented creator from "Dryad" mentioned again. Well, I find his skill worthy, and his activity positive both for arranging a home and for aesthetic pleasure for the eyes.