Author: Yume Neiji

Nothing in particular happened from the time we left Camilo’s shop to the time we got home. Well, except that Liddy-san attracted the attention of the people in the town. She’s a beautiful woman to begin with. I’m not sure if it’s because she’s an elf though. And yeah, the worst thing that could have happened is if Liddy-san gets into trouble so I was relieved that it didn’t happen.

When we got home, all of us carried the luggage inside. The Apoitakara was also placed inside the workshop. Liddy-san also helped in carrying some light things like root vegetables inside the house.

After bringing the things inside, we’ll have a free time as per usual. Well, even if I say that today is a time off, going to the city kind of feel like we are still doing some work. I’m currently working on a custom made order but I already notified Liddy-san about this beforehand. Thus, I decided to spend the day like usual.

I thought about dealing with the Apoitakara, but since it is a blacksmithing job, I decided to put it off and make something I wanted to do in the workshop. I went to the workshop and collected the leftover wood from making the scabbard. Some are reasonably sized, which seems to be enough for what I wanted to make.

Leaving it to the sharpness of the knife, I cut out the parts from the wood. This sharpness was also related to magical power. From now on, I’ll have to be more conscious of this when I make custom orders. It took a long time to cut them out because I cut it in a way that they could be assembled only by fitting them together, without using any nails. Well, I still managed to secure some time for assembly. I then started assembling it right after.

Eventually, though it was weird in a way, I completed something like a miniature house. It is palm-sized. I’m not that familiar with the format, so I just made it in a way that it would look like a house. However, I don’t think there’s something in this world that would settle on it (at least there’s nothing that corresponds to that in my installed knowledge). Anyway, this should be good for the time being.

I then make a shelf out of a piece of wood, attach it to the wall, and place the miniature house (something like it) on top of it. A “simple Kamidana” was then completed. As a former Japanese, I felt uncomfortable because there was no Kamidana in this place. That’s the reason why I made one. It may be better to have it placed inside the house, but personally, I feel that it’s more appropriate to put it in a workshop like this. (TLYN: Kamidana(神棚) – household altar)

I don’t know if there’s a god in this world or none, but I hope they will magnanimously look after this. I’m not sure if there is a God in this world that would settle inside it though.

From the kitchen, I fill a small plate and a small cup with salt and water respectively. I then put them on the shelf together. I’ll have to add changing its contents to my morning routine. After I made a simple bow to the altar, I clapped my hands and got ready to prepare our dinner.

The next morning, after I fetched water, I first took the water and salt in the Kamidana and replaced them with a new one. It’s a waste to throw them away, so I used it for making the soup for breakfast.

The rest of the activities did not change that much until we finished our breakfast.

After breakfast, I discussed the tasks for today. Naturally, I will continue to work on the Mithril sword. However, from today, I’ll have Rike, Samia, and Diana make the general models for a while. We will be delivering the items two weeks later but we need a good number of items for delivery.

Liddy-san decided to study my work by observation, or should I say she’ll be watching me. Anyway, it’s decided that she’ll do something like that.

When I entered the workshop, I first went in front of the Kamidana. I bowed to it two times, clapped twice and then I bowed one more time. I prayed for the safety of today’s work. I don’t know if there is someone who will receive this prayer but I feel that it can smoothly soothe my heart and mind if I have something like this. With this alone, it’s worth making this Kamidana.

As I am worshiping (something like that), Rike talks to me,

“Boss, what are you doing now?”

“I’m praying to God, it’s a ritual that is passed down to my family in the North.”

“To that weird house-like structure?”

 “That’s… right. Well, it’s like a simple altar that’s being set up inside the house.”

 “Heh-, there is a custom like that in the North huh.”

“I guess my family is the only one doing that. I don’t know how effective it is either.”

As Rike’s curiosity has been piqued, I readily answered her questions.

“Does Eizou-san have a family name?”

Liddy-san, who was listening to our conversation, also asked a question. Speaking of which, I didn’t tell her that huh.

“Yes, I do have one. However, as you can see, I have a special circumstance so I am living in this place.”

“I see… So that was why you don’t usually use your family name.”

“Yeah, it is as what you have said.”

Liddy-san murmured and nods her head indicating her agreement. I think she has this personality that she can’t help but to make sure to confirm what’s on her mind.

“Boss, can we also do what you did earlier?”

“Hn? Ah, yeah. I don’t mind. It’s not like it’s a secret.”

Rike asked hesitantly but I gladly agreed. Well, it’s better to do this with the whole family.

“Can I join as well?” Liddy-san also asked, I agreed of course.

I taught the four of them the two bows, two claps, and a third bow, like I did earlier. A beastman, a dwarf, a human, and an elf. The fact that people of different races and origins is doing the same thing like this, just like when we said “Itadakimasu”, really strikes home.

In this way, one more “usual” was added to our family.

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There was such big happening along the way but we passed through the forest without any other problem. And then we went out to the main road where a danger different from when were in the forest awaits. Since we stand out too much, we need to be more vigilant than when we are inside the forest.

Samia is on full alert with all her five senses active. Diana too, she looks at the surroundings differently compared to a while ago. Liddy-san is also on alert as she looks a little farther away. As expected, if there are more lookouts, you will feel more secure.

Although there was a trouble before, we didn’t have any major problem on the main road, probably because the Eimurl family governed the area well. Diana would feel uneasy if something happened here and I hope that nothing really happens no matter how small it is.

The person guarding at the entrance of the town today was not the one I’m acquainted with. The product he has is still a short spear, not the halberd. I recognize this person’s face a little though. Let’s ask him then.

“Hi”

“Oh, it’s you guys. Hello”

The guard is amiable but he looks at Liddy-san while he replies to my greeting.

“I’m sorry to bother you but, did the person who was close to Marius-san move somewhere else? He also bought my sword and I was wondering what has happened to it you see.”

“Hn? Ah-, he was called by Marius so he went to the Capital.”

“I see…. That’s why I didn’t see him around huh. Thank you. I’ll ask about him in case I go to the Capital again.”

“Yeah, please do that.”

With that said, we slightly bowed to him and then we pass by. According to the current guard, that person was called by the Count. I guess it can be considered as a promotion. However, do the town guards here still refer to him as “Marius”? It’s a little difficult to decide whether this should be taken as loose discipline or as sign of their close relationship for the time he was one of the guards.

We pass through the lively street crowded with a lot of people. As expected, Liddy-san, as an elf, draws attention. Whether because it’s unusual to see an elf, there are some who sometimes do not try to hide their unscrupulous gaze. However, strangely enough, no one tries to mess with us. Well, doing devious things can get you in trouble ―whether it is true or not, coupled with its occurrence, it is widely believed at least among the public. Including her habit of thinking that the other person knows what she knows, she is comparatively a normal person (though she’s an elf). However, wouldn’t she feel uneasy having this much attention? That’s all I was worried about.

Eventually, we arrived at Camilo’s shop. We’ll be staying inside from here so Liddy-san will feel a little more relaxed. As usual, we put the cart in the warehouse and head to the business meeting room. Camilo arrived a little longer than usual today.

“Oh, it looks like you’re busy.”

“Well, somewhat I guess.”

Come to think of it, whenever we come here, Camilo personally comes to meet us. Is it because he concentrates more on managing people and the likes so he has some time? Well, even if that’s the case, there must be times when he is busy with meetings and other things. When I asked about that,

“The timing of your arrival is almost fixed, so I made a room on my schedule around that time.”

“What if I didn’t come?”

“Well, I got other things to do so it won’t be a problem.”

“I see”

It wouldn’t be good if I was being a burden so I was relieved because it didn’t seem like that.

“Then, about today’s transaction…”

“Ah, let’s discuss this one first.”

After Camilo gazed at Clerk-san, Clerk-san placed the cloth wrap he had in his hand on the table. It is of a decent size. After Clerk-san unwraps it, an ore with blue stripes was revealed before us.

“This is..?”

“Yeah, it’s Apoitakara.”

So this is Apoitakara huh. It has a good luster on it. Right now I’ll be focusing on Mithril so it will be a while before I actually deal with it.

“I’m sorry for the trouble”

Clerk-san wrapped it again then I receive it after.

“I’ve been properly paid for it so you don’t have to worry about it.”

Camilo said that with a laugh.

“Are the things that you need as per usual?”

“Yeah. We have fewer items for delivery this time though. Do tell me if you need more. I’ll pay it in money.”

Judging from the transactions so far, even with this volume of delivery, it should be enough to cover the cost of the items. However, some products may increase in price. I’ve brought some money with me just in case.

“It would be fine if you have as much as half of last week’s delivery volume. If you don’t have enough, I’ll just deduct it to the next delivery so you don’t need to pay me money.”

“Sorry for the trouble, that helps. Ah-, by the way, I’m working on a custom order right now so I’m not going to come here next week.”

“Oh, I see. I understand. Just have more items for delivery by then.”

“Yeah, thank you. As you have said a while ago, if it’s not enough, please deduct it from the next delivery.”

“Haha, I’ll do that even if you did not tell me.”

In this way, this business talk was also successfully completed. I listened as Camilo told me the situation in the Capital and in some other places. Marius seems to be doing well. Diana appeared to be relieved upon hearing that. However, it seems that the movement of monsters in the remote areas become active recently and it is said that a subjugation army may be formed.

It seems that the lie about the monsters acting up that Karel said during the conflict in the Eimurl family has become a reality. This is serious… In that case, it is necessary to deliver the items on time in order to make Camilo profit. We should prepare to increase our production as much as possible.

After exchanging some idle talk, we then left Camilo’s store.

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The next morning.

At breakfast, I added some mint tea to my usual menu. I put mint (a plant something like that) in boiling water. It tastes a bit grassy but it’s refreshing to the palate. It might be a good substitute for tea. Well, I’ll think about it a little more.

“We’re going to the town today to wholesale our items. What about you, Liddy-san? You can come with us if you want.”

There’s probably nothing to do if we leave her alone here. One man and four women, moreover, three of them is a beastman, a dwarf and an elf. It’s a bit eye-catching, but I don’t think it’ll be a big deal as long as the Count is doing his best. What I’m worried about is the mithril sword. I’m not sure if it’s safe to leave it behind. If Liddy-san wants to stay here to protect it, that will also be fine. There is nothing in particular here that would be a problem if it’s stolen. I can earn gold coins again. If I am to say it, the only thing I’d like to avoid being stolen are the pots and pans. Well, that’s because we will have trouble eating if they were taken away.

“I’ll go with you. The sword should be safe here.”

“Okay, then please get ready.”

“Yes, I understand.”

Liddy-san nodded and disappeared into the guest room. Surprisingly, she readily accepted to accompany us. I think there’s still more to this place that I don’t know but Liddy-san knows….. Hmm, I guess we’ll find out more about that in due course. I went into my room and began to prepare to leave.

It’s my and Rike’s job to pull the cart. I can’t just ask Liddy-san to do it either. She appeared to have good eyesight so I decided to ask her to keep an eye on the surrounding area along with Samia and Diana.

However, it might not be a good idea to continue pulling the cart by hand. I think we’ll be carrying more luggages soon, and more importantly, since we stand out, it’s better to have a little more mobility. So, although there is the problem on food, we should consider getting horses at some point. But, that’s a story for later.

At the center of the greenish light, there’s a dark vertical line―we proceed through the towering tree trunks. The leaves make some rustling noise and a pleasant breeze flows through the trees. I wonder if Liddy-san hears the voices of the trees like this. As one would expect from an elf race, they have too many visions.

As usual, Diana is restlessly looking around. Well, I do understand her feelings. Then, Samia suddenly stopped in her track.

“Is it a dangerous one?”

I also stopped walking and asked Samia.

“No… Hmm…”

Samia’s ears are twitching and her nose made a sniffing movement. She’s trying to focus her mind and discern what’s out there.

“Ah―, it’s that huh.”

Samia’s ears stop twitching and her nose also stopped sniffing. Then Samia rummages around her purse. She quickly took something out and threw it near a bush some distance away. When I looked closely, it was a dried meat.

Immediately after, with rustling sounds, the bush shakes and a small shadow jumps out. It’s a beast that looks like a brown puppy, ―a wolf cub in short.

“―――!”

Diana cries out “Kyaa”, but she quickly covered her mouth for it not to be startled. She’s quite nimble. But now I understand, this one is indeed adorable. It’s almost like a puppy. It is wagging its tail while it’s eating the dried meat. Certainly, this is pretty cute. I too can’t help but feel “aww”. Slap! Slap!, before I knew it, Diana was now next to me and she’s hitting my shoulder. Of course, it hurts in general.

I know how you feel, but please calm down.

Eventually, the puppy, no, the wolf cub that has just finished eating, wags its tail and headed toward us.

“Wau!”

It made a sound. Then, another Slap! Slap! Slap! Slap!, came, and shock runs over my shoulder.Oi, Calm down.

The little wolf was coming over here, but at the point when it is approaching near us, a big wolf appeared. Given the situation, I suppose that it is the mother. Then, the little wolf rushes toward the mother wolf and begins to play with her. It’s a very gentle sight. Like it’s calming it, the mother wolf nudges the wolf cub with her nose, and then the mother and cub went behind the bushes.

“I see… As Samia had said before, that one is definitely cute.”

“R~ight?!!!!”

Diana shouts so loudly that she’s almost roaring. I feel that my ears hurt.

“It’s definitely cute enough that I understand why you want to look for it.”

“R~ight?! Told you!”

“But it would be a pity if we separate it from its mother you know.”

“Oh… that’s…yeah”

Diana’s shoulders slumped a little.

“Sometimes―, there are those who have been abandoned by its parents or the ones who strayed from the group. If that is the case, it should be fine.”

Uh, Samia let it out.

Diana, who did not miss that, becomes lively again with a great momentum.

“That’s right! Yosh, if there is a cub that is like that, I have to help it right away!”

Her nasal breathing becomes heavy and she starts clenching her fists as she hardens her resolve.

Me, Rike and Liddy-san look at each other and sighed involuntarily.

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The next day, today’s observer were only Rike and Liddy-san. Samia and Diana went to gather some fruits and other things, saying they’ll do it because “there’s an elf living with us”. Even in this world, there’s also an image like that huh. Since Liddy-san was eating meat normally last night, that image can’t get out of my head somehow.

The yet to be assembled sword, or should I say, I plunged the lump of Mithril into the fire bed and heat it. When the time is right, I take it out and start hammering it. Somehow, I think that the response I felt in my hands is steadily getting harder. It feels like the parts has been brought together, but the glittering particles ―the magical power itself, appears to be increasing little by little…

“Liddy-san”

“Yes? What is it?”

“Is there an increase in magical power on this?”

“Yes, there’s an increase to it. As expected of Eizou-san, you are very skillful in incorporating magical power.”

Hoh-, so this is the case after all. I could see some particles like this even when I’m only using steel.

“Somehow I feel like it is getting harder.”

“R~ight? Asking you to do it is the correct choice after all.”

Liddy-san nods, looking like she’s the only one satisfied. There is no particular explanation either. I wonder if Liddy-san is the type of person who thinks that the other person knows what she knows. In my previous world, there was also a person like that in the company that I worked in.

In any case, not denying that it is getting harder, is it possible that Mithril in this world becomes harder when it is incorporated with magical power? But when I made the rapier before, this didn’t happen…

For the time being, I throw that matter out of my mind and just think that it becomes hard when it contains magical power. I concentrate on using the power of the cheat and hit it carefully so that the forging process does not go wrong.

I wasn’t aware of it until now, but it seems that I’m pouring magical power at this point. Every time I swing the hammer down, the response when I hit the target is getting slightly heavier. This is quite a tough work because it’s necessary to increase my force when I’m hammering it.

I repeat this work several times. The response became heavier each time, but eventually, it became less heavy. Perhaps it reached the limit on “magical power incorporation”. I’m thankful for that. If it is heavier than this, it will be too difficult to process.

In the end, it took me until after noon to finish the forging process. There’s going to be a lot of work after this…

The three of us had a little late lunch and then I continued in the afternoon. It is necessary to get serious from here. I heat it on the fire bed once more and then I hammer it to stretch it. There is no difference in the process and contents from the case of steel. However, the difficulty level is significantly different. Just like the case when joining the fragments together, the temperature at which it can be processed while maintaining its magical power and the parts where it is okay to hammer it down are extremely severe. In addition, it is necessary to reheat it before it can be stretched that much.

“This is much harder than when I made the rapier.”

I can’t help but complain.

“Is it difficult even for Boss?”

“Yeah. It’s like being asked to sprint on a thin rope over a high place.”

I replied my honest feelings to Rike’s question. I’m already at this state just with the Mithril, I’m wondering what will happen when I got hold of the Apoitakara. When I looked back, Liddy-san was looking at me with concern. Uh… I’m not sure if I could still be called a craftsman as I just said that in front of a client…

“It will take some time, but it will be restored as it was before.”

I said that to Liddy-san with a smile as much as possible. Subsequently, Liddy-san’s expression appeared to be relieved. Alright, let’s do this!

On this day, all I could do was extend it by about 1/3. It’s still far from the shape of a sword. I wonder if this is a good learning for Rike. Tomorrow is the day that we will go to the town so from the day after tomorrow until the sword is stretched, it might be better to have Rike do it. Speaking of which, we’ll go to town again two weeks later. Though the risk avoidance is a little excessive but I feel that it is just right. I still have a lot of money for our living so we don’t have to rush going there.

Samia and Diana, who were out for gathering, picked a lot of blueberry-like fruits and leaves that smelled like peppermint. Before dinner, I put some sake in a small jar and soak the well-washed blueberries there. Let’s use some as sauce for today’s dinner. I washed the leaves that smell like peppermint well and then I bite on it a little. The smell of the leaves is stronger than the peppermint in my previous world. But since it almost taste like peppermint, I’ll use some of these leaves and make mint tea tomorrow morning.

Not to mention Liddy-san, both the sauce for our dinner and the blueberries themselves were well received by everyone. When I told them that I soaked some blueberries in sake and that we should drink it together, they all looked at me with their eyes shining. All the girls, including Liddy-san, appear to be girls in this way. Let’s just ignore the fact that Rike was jumping up and down. Well, that is the nature of dwarves after all…..

Our dinner on this day was lively as we talked about the foods that were eaten in Liddy-san’s village. As what she had said before, it seems that they usually eat birds and deer. However, she said that there is a fairly large field in her village so they eat more root crops and leafy vegetables. In this way, she asserted that she doesn’t have any pickiness on food especially now that she went out of her village.

Well, tomorrow is the day we’ll go to the town. Furthermore, there will be work from the day after tomorrow so I have to do my best.

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Just like that, it took me until after noon to attach one side of the fragments together. I check the attached parts. There are glittering particle-like thing on it ―Liddy-san says that the magical power did not disintegrate, but it’s cut off at the joint part. I traced it with my finger, but I didn’t feel any seams. This means that this is not a seam on the material itself, but this part here is purely a magic break. It didn’t feel like that but it’s possible that it wasn’t completely joined on the inside.

If she continuously wields it in this state, some problems will occur eventually. It’s even been abused to the point of being turned into a few pieces so it will surely be abused again once it is repaired. It’s her weapon, and if something goes wrong with it, it’s likely to be fatal.

“Liddy-san, do you see this part here?”

I showed it to Liddy-san while pointing to the part that has just been joined. Liddy-san stared at it for a while, then before long,

“I see… The flow of magical power is cut off here.”

She muttered.

“Can you see it Rike?”

I passed the sword to Rike. Compared to Liddy-san, Rike spent more time checking it.

“I can see it somehow, but what stands out the most is the joint part that has been neatly attached.”

Then she returned the sword. I think it’s good if she can understand it somehow. I want her to grow this way. Needless to say, the other two is neither a blacksmith nor a magician. Even so, it seems that they can see a little, well, I’m not sure if it’s because of the nature of Mithril or because the two of them sometimes help with the blacksmithing work.

“Liddy-san, it’s no good if it is in this state, isn’t it?”

I don’t think it’s necessary to ask this, but it will be a different story if she says that as it was already broken once, it will only be used for ceremonies so it’s only necessary for it to have a good appearance.

“That’s right. I hope it will be restored as it was before as much as possible…”

“Right…”

I think of what to do with my arms crossed. If I hit it hard enough to a perfect level, it might stick together, but now I have to restore it back to the previous state. Well, if that’s the case, I think it would be better to pile up the fragments on top of the remaining part of the base, like “stacking and heating” to make a forged mass, and then stretch it from there. I’m confident that I can get it back to its original shape… I’ll be relying on my cheat and with this kind of power, it will probably be alright.

If that’s the case, the question now is whether Liddy-san will allow me to do that or not. The materials that make it up are exactly the same, but it will be almost as good as a new blade. Though the situation is the opposite of the Ship of Theseus, the essence of the question is basically the same, “Is it really the same thing?”

However, even if she says “just stick them together”, there is a high possibility that even the smallest fragment will not be recovered when it breaks. In the first place, it is impossible to completely “restore” a weapon in the literal sense. When I think about it, it is not so different from sticking or reattaching. The point is that the appearance can be completely restored, so the choice is either on its continuity as an object or on its performance.

I explained such things to Liddy-san. It is especially important to explain that the shape can be completely restored.

“In short, you have two options, stick the fragments together or to re-strike them. I guarantee that in both method, it will look exactly the same and it can be repaired.”

Liddy-san looks troubled as she listens to my words. Perhaps even if I try again, it will just be in time for two weeks. Unlike the time when I made the rapier, I can’t make the shape as I like, and the width of the blade is wider this time than that time, so it will take that much time.

However, I don’t know what other problems will take up some time, so if I want to make it in time, it’s best to start with it sooner. Of course, right now is the ideal time for that. That said, it’s not something that can be decided thoughtlessly because it is not possible to say “I can’t do it after all” right after re-striking it.

The sound of the charcoal burning softly on the fire bed echoed inside the workplace. Only that sound tells us that time has never stopped. We quietly waited for Liddy-san to make a decision.

Liddy-san was looking down all this time but she soon raised her face. With her eyebrows furrowed, she has this serious look on her face.

“Please strike it again.”

 “There’s no turning back, is it okay with you?”

“Yes. Please do it. It will be better if I can use it as it was before.”

“Alright. Leave it to me.”

In contrast to Liddy-san’s rather distressed expression, I gave her a cheerful smile. Rike, Samia and Diana are also relieved.

“Well then, shall I resume?”

I tapped my cheeks and cheered out. If I can’t do a job that is not rejected by Liddy-san, the name of Eizou’s Workshop will be tarnished.

The shape of the sword itself is a standard longsword with no particular engraving on it. In order to keep track of the width, length and thickness of the blade, I brought in some timber from outside and assembled it into a sword puzzle with the same width, length, and thickness. I thought it would be easier to do it on this way.

I put the handle of the sword, to which the fragments were attached, into the fireplace and then I heat it. When the temperature had risen to a point at which it could be processed, I hammered the pieces together to form a square. It feels even harder than the rapier. It is important if there are any gaps left inside, so I hammer it firmly and carefully to put them together.

After several repetitions, from the middle of the sword, it looks like it has a small square board attached to it. I placed the pieces on the board to prevent it from collapsing. The pieces were then covered with straw rope and then I placed it in the fire bed to heat it. Unlike with steel, it is a little easier as I don’t have to worry about the oxide film at all.

I then removed the mithril from the fire bed when the outside of the mithril is slightly melted. I hammered the straw rope to remove any remaining embers and then I wait for a while to lower the temperature slightly. After that, I hit the mithril all together. As you might expect, it doesn’t feel like they are all put together in one go. As I mentioned before, the response I felt is still hard.

For several times, I repeated the process of heating, hammering then stretching and folding it back together, heat it again, hammer it once more, and then stretch it and fold it again. However, even with the use of my cheat, I still couldn’t get the feeling that it was completely put together. Before I know it, the sun is already tilting. This mithril work is going to take longer than I expected, and with that in mind, I told everyone I was done with today’s work and then I started preparing our dinner.

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After entering the workshop, I start with the puzzle. The blade of a slightly broad sword is divided into eight large and small pieces. The first step is to assemble this into its original shape. Of course, this work has nothing to do with my blacksmithing skills. The five of us, including Liddy-san, assembled the sword puzzle in a lively manner. Eventually, its shape will be assembled in this way.

Since it is made of Mithril, there are many parts that I do not have to worry about. If it is steel, the structure will change when it is reheated, so it is difficult to make adjustments after joining them. Such problem does not apply to Mithril, however, joining them back itself is difficult in the first place so it may be more difficult since it is Mithril. Well, with my cheat, I can manage to make adjustments after joining them if it is steel. After all, through my cheat, I know where to readjust the steel.

For the first step, I’ll have to attach it from the part close to the handle of the blade so I lit up a fire on the fire bed. Of course, it’s through magic.

“By the way, Eizou-san can use magic, right? Yesterday, you also magically ignited the furnace.”

Liddy-san, who was watching the scene, pointed that out. Well, it’s like an established practice in this house.

“Even if I say that I can use it, I can only use it to ignite fire just like now and create light wind you see.”

“With that alone, it would have taken some training you know. Also, it’s quite strange to say that you know almost nothing about magic.”

Liddy-san said that with a broad smile but her smiling face is quite scary. I guess she doesn’t trust me at all when I said that I don’t know much about magic. I was given a “minimum” magic and I didn’t practice it or anything like that. Also, neither Rike and Diana, let alone Samia, had any knowledge about magic. If anything, as the daughter of the Count, Diana should be familiar about magic compared to the other two. Well, I can’t tell if she’s not that knowledgeable about it… No, wait.

“Diana, are you not familiar with magic?”

“Uh, I-, I didn’t study that much in that aspect.”

Diana answers while averting her eyes. That is like cutting classes huh. It’s convenient if you can use it, but you don’t have to worry that much if you won’t be using it so it’s pretty simple to imagine that this boyish girl focused on swordsmanship instead.

“Is that so? I’m not really angry or something, so don’t worry about it.”

“R-Really?”

Diana is overtly relieved. With a sister like this, the Eimurl House must have been a sunny family.

“S-So that’s why I’m not familiar with it and my family does not know much about it either. Well, I’m ashamed that I don’t know much about it though.”

“I see……”

Liddy-san ponders about it. Since the fire bed has been sufficiently ignited, I grabbed the hilt side of the blade and the fragment closest to it with the pincers, put them in the fire bed and then I sent some wind to heat them. While pondering about it, Liddy-san watched me closely. Even if she earnestly talks to me about magic, I can’t really give her further information other than, “I’m just able to use it somehow but I’m not aware of anything in particular.”

I used my cheat to determine the temperature at the last minute then I take out the two parts at the same time. Since the temperature of the parts to be joined and its surroundings has risen, I ask Rike to help me in sticking them together and then I swing the hammer down. If this is steel, I need some borax, but thankfully, with Mithril, it seems that they will stick just like this. However, the temperature and the hammering are more rigorous than when I stretch things out normally. Compared to making new mithril armors, it’s hard to find a blacksmith who can do this.

After hitting it about 3 times, it has already deviated from the proper temperature. Since they barely stuck together, I put them in the fire bed as it is. I then adjust the position of the charcoal so that only the joint part is heated and then I send some wind in.

“This is hard.”

I muttered unintentionally.

“Do you think you can do it somehow?”

Liddy-san asked while squinting. I was so surprised by her voice coming from a close distance. Her face is actually quite close to me. Though I’m slightly flustered, I managed to reply to her,

“Well, it’s pretty hard but I think I can restore it. However, it will take a lot of time. I think two weeks is just about enough time.”

“So it’s really like that. Thank you very much.”

“No, it’s my job you see.”

I look back at the fire bed again. It’s about to reach a good temperature. When it reached the perfect temperature, I take it out again and hit it with a hammer. I carefully did that so the glittering part doesn’t fall apart for it not to have any gaps. With my cheat, I can see that if I hit it three times, it will stick a little. I’d like to increase the pace a little if possible, but if this collapses, all my work will be in vain. I put it in the fire bed again and start heating it up once more.

“Eizou-san can see the flow of magical power after all.”

This time, I heard Liddy-san’s voice from a distance.

“Is that so?”

“Yes. You’re hitting it that way so that the flow doesn’t break, right?”

“No. I mean, how do I say this…, I’m just trying to keep the glittering parts from falling apart you see.”

“That’s it!”

With a whoosh, Liddy-san approached me. Most of my field of vision is occupied by her sapphire-colored eyes framed by long eyelashes. She’s so close that I can feel her heavy nasal breathing on my skin. When I’m too pressured to move, Liddy-san straightened her posture.

“Ehem. Do pardon me. Anyway, that’s magical power. As expected, Eizou-san could detect it. It’s just that you didn’t know it.”

“I-It looks like it.”

When I’m hitting steel, I can see other things like its unbalanced structure, but I’ll keep that to myself.

“With this, one of my questions is answered.”

When I looked at Liddy-san, she has a friendly grin on her face, clearly in a good mood.

“Uhm, I’m glad to hear that.”

I replied awkwardly. I took the sword out of the fire bed and swing the hammer down once more.

This is translated by Yume Neiji. Kindly read at yumeineijiworks.wordpress.com.

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