142 141. Beginning as a blacksmith.txt (2/2)

--Inherent skill: swordsmanship 4.89 icy magic 2.58+1.10

Acquired skills: body arts 1.56 dimensional magic 5.25+0.10 sensory perception 3.56 parallel thinking 1.47

Knitting 1.07 Deception 1.34 Magical combat 0.72 Blacksmithing (...) 0.69

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-- When a few hours had passed, I was wobbling.

But when I check my status, I find that the skill 'Blacksmithing' was indeed floating around.

I ask Alibers-san with a twist of my mouth.

'...... I know you're kidding. Mr. Alivers, let me help you a bit.

''I can't say no when you say that line after releasing as much magic as the 'Dancing Tournament' final. I mean, since it's a master order, I'm not going to say no to you in the first place, okay?

Thank you. ....... Oh, Ceri, keep turning the pages. I'm still reading.

He lets the sluggish Ceri continue to turn the pages.

Then, as if walking through the workshop she's been using for years, she picks up her blacksmithing tools and begins to help Alibers with her work.

Of course, it doesn't go well right away. Watching and doing are two entirely different things. You could say it's a different dimension.

But the amount of experience you can acquire is another dimension, too. I'll soon adjust for the error. Fortunately, the dimensional magic ”Dimension” is suited to adjusting movements of less than a millimeter.

I can feel Alivers' eyes and muscle usage next to him and predict what he wants. He mobilizes all the knowledge he has gained and directs his body to move with the highest efficiency. In parallel, we also absorb knowledge. He learns not only the books, but also the temperature of the kiln and the timing of the iron and steel being met. Then he feels the heat on his own skin and strikes the iron with his own arms - with exactly the same movements as the skilled blacksmiths in Lauravia.

After helping for an hour or so, Alibers' work is settled and he takes a break.

'...... I see, I'm beginning to understand a bit more. There's a lot of depth to it, blacksmithing.

I mutter my honest thoughts.

''My master has become a mid-level blacksmith hand in a matter of minutes: ......

Yeah, I'm pretty handy with my hands.

As Alibers shuddered next to me, I ranted out my usual excuse.

'You are the master!　Unlike me, you're incredibly handy!

Ceri was stupid enough to believe me. It's about time I started to worry about her future.

'Oh no, this isn't a level of dexterity or anything like that. It's something more terrifying. No, well, he's a master, so I guess it's no use. ...... Teyri's guy said something similar ....... Hmph, hmph. ......

Although dumbfounded, Mr. Alibers's cheeks rise to the top.

As I thought, their love of heroes is extraordinary.

Even though Alibers has stolen all the skills he's accumulated so far, he still looks at me with shining eyes. Since our master is a 'hero', he seems to think it's only natural for him to do this.

Confirming that I didn't hurt Alivers-san's pride as a blacksmith, I repeat my request thickly.

...... It makes me want to make something a little easier.

Oh, I'm sure the master can make it already - it's a terrible thing. Don't be shy, you can make something here now, okay?

Mr. Alivers says with an amused look on his face, ”Horrible,” he says.

'After all, it's small magic items that are easily and immediately useful?

No, magic items take a lot of work too. It takes an awful lot of time to carve a magic formula ......--shouldn't it be easy for a master?

The more detailed the work, the better I am at it.

It's thanks to my status being specialized in technology and speed. And maybe it's also because I was good at those things before I came to another world.

''I specialize in magic items, so that's probably the easiest thing to teach you: ....... Okay, you want to try it?　What about the shape?　Bangles and anything accessory-based. Necklaces and hair clasps are okay too.

'Let's start with the easiest and quickest one. What's the easiest thing to do?

'Hmm, I guess the ring is the smallest, so it's quicker. The thing is so small that it's a lot of detail work, but I think the master can handle it.

Rings.

The word reminds me of Mr. Hein. My brother, Rainer, liked to use it too.

''The ring sounds useful. Let me do it.''

Yeah, sure. Let's do it. Is it the master's freezing spell you're cramming in?

No, I'm trying to pack a different kind of magic into it.

This is how my first magic tool generation begins.

First I need to create the core magic stone.

''So, does the master have any knowledge of the magic formula?''

A magic formula.

It's a reproduction of the magic mechanism used by people through letters. By passing magic power through it, smooth activation of magic is possible. Of course, just passing magic power through it is not enough. The user's understanding of and affinity with the magic formula is also important.

The highest class of magic stones that are inscribed with this magic formula are the magic stones of ”Fly Fire” and ”Impulse” that Maria once drank.

Magic and magic formulae are two different fields.

The fact that you are good at magic doesn't mean that you will be good at the magic formula. Just like being good at exercise doesn't make you an expert in exercise science or health and physical education.

But luckily, I'm a researcher at heart.

'Yes, I have a certain amount of it,'

When it comes to understanding magic, no one is better than a dimensional wizard.

For example, the magic I invented, ”Dimensional Winter (Di Winter),” is something that I invented from scratch. All of that magic construction - I understand the source of the magic formula without a trace.

It's a pain in the ass to convert them into words, but now, thanks to Dimension, I have a dictionary in my head all the time. With time, I can convert it into a magic formula and carve it into a magical stone.

I'll change the direction of the 'Dimension' and move from the knowledge of blacksmithing to the knowledge of the magic formula.

''And I have some collaborators to help me with that.

Collaborators ......?

After saying this, he took out the Treasure Sword of the House of Alais, Lowen.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that there is no one better than the one who steals the logic of the earth when it comes to tinkering with ores. And the experience of fighting against the ”thief of fire” has made him an expert in handling fire.

Fire and iron. I was confident in the two important elements in blacksmithing: fire and iron.

''Is that sword the one left behind by that crystal swordsman (Rowen)?

Yeah.

Okay, okay. Well then, let's get ready to carve the magic formula into the magic stone.

Magic stones and tools are spread out on the work table.

I scrape the prepared magical stone, melt another magical stone, and start pouring it into the stone.

This is a task that requires a tremendous amount of concentration. Just the thought of doing it without a dimension gives me goosebumps. I understood the significance of the high price of the magic stones containing the magic formula sold on the street.

Those magic stones were lined up in the store after the skilled craftsmen had spent a long time and reduced their energy.

The work, which could not be off by even a millimeter, continued without stopping even once.

Dropping large drops of sweat, overworking the 'Dimension', he managed to carve the magic formula into it.

It's a good feeling. Let's prepare the ring over here. I've built in a trigger formula that can be pulled with magic power, so this should be ready in no time.

Thank you.

For the magic formula, he chose an earth attribute magic.

And while interfering with the ores with ”Quartz” and not allowing any mistakes with ”Dimension”, he combined the magic stone and the ring to complete the magic tool with his full strength.

--The ring 'Crystal Shield'

The ring that bears the power of the Quartz Shield.

So, here it is: ......!

'It's amazing, Master. You've created one of the best magic tools in the country in just a few hours: ......, I'm afraid ......!　I can't help but laugh now: ......!

Mr. Alibers is excited to see the finished ring.

'No, thanks to the help of Mr. Alibers,'

Best of all, it looks good!　The innocent image of the crystal is intact, yet it is gorgeously decorated: ......!

I hate it when you don't make it gorgeous or Mr. Alibers will look sad. ......

I really didn't want to over-decorate. But because of Mr. Alibers staring at me from the side, I had to go through the extra trouble.

I don't have any taste for ring design, so I just tried to copy my parents' engagement ring from memory. But the design seemed to be a strike for Alibers.

'How to describe it: ....... A ring that is both pure and eye-catching ......, a ring that is truly the making of a 'hero' and a legend .......

That's good to know. ......

As the two of us were checking the finished product, a voice called out from behind us.

''You're late!''

She was a reaper.

It looks like she came here through The Connection.

Come to think of it, it's been hours since this morning. Maybe she was worried about me.

'I can't have lunch until my brother comes home!　So hurry up and come home!

Putting his hand on his stomach, the Reaper gets angry.

Apparently, it's his own hunger that he's worried about.

Me and Mr. Alibers look at each other and nod at each other.

'That's all for today. Thank you for your time today.'

After all, you only managed to make one ring. If there's anything you want, come back for more. Today, take the armor in the workshop as you see fit. I'll do the ones you ordered before I come back.

I take the finished ring and get the appropriate one that I could use. Of course, I pay for it.

And after thanking Seri-chan as well, I leave the workshop. Until the end, Seri-chan was in good spirits.

But if possible, it would be more helpful if she wasn't there the next time I visited, and I headed to the office of ”Connection”.