180 CHAPTER II -- A Busy Day (2/2)

As soon as I finished reporting to Vals, I moved to the Imperial Capital.

''Master. They're here!

Hey, Leo. My brother is holed up in his workroom.

When I transitioned to Master's shop, Colt-san said that and pointed to the work room .

''Ah, Mr. Colt . It's been a while . I knew it, Master, do you feel like you're still dragging your son around?

I've been here many times since that day when I told you that I nearly died from my master's son's bomb, and he's been developing his magic tool as if he were possessed by a demon. .......

Today, I was asked to come over today because that development has come to a close.

''It seems so ....... Well, but my brother thinks it's his own way to settle the score. You'll have to ask him.

I understand.

'Master!　They're here~

When I walked into the workroom, I saw Master was still working on his magic tools.

You're always making magic tools whenever you come in.

”Ah, Leo. It's good to see you. Have you been well.

''Yes . Master has ...... lost some weight?

What is it, you don't seem to have a healthy way to lose weight: ......?

Well.

It's not well. .......

'You have to eat your food properly, don't you?

I understand. He harmed the Empire and Leo, and I want to pay for it in the next war. I can't get back what he's done. Of course, when the war is over, I'll still contribute to the Empire. It will be the first and last thing I will ever do for him as a father.

The look in Master's eyes was so strong and filled with determination.

It can't be helped. Since it doesn't seem to stop no matter what I say, I'll come by often to see what's going on.

I'm sure you're right. ...... son. It looks like you managed to escape to the kingdom safely.

I knew you were developing ...... weapons?

The master didn't call the tools his son made magical tools.

He called them instruments that were used to kill people.

Magic tools are for making people rich and must not be made to kill people.

That's what he said.

Yes. It seems like you've helped the kingdom quite a bit in the last six months. Demon swords and demon guns. And I heard they've developed a new weapon, a magic gun.

A magic cannon?　What's that?

Apparently it's a larger version of the magic gun. I hear it can produce advanced magic.

Oh, what. You just made it bigger. Then I'm not as scared as you think I am.

'What?　What do you mean?

After hearing my explanation, I was surprised to see my master lose interest .

It's advanced magic, okay?

It's easy. It doesn't get a lot of mileage out of it. It takes a hell of a lot of magic. I'm talking about the amount of magic Leo has in his kit.

Okay, I get it. It doesn't get a lot of mileage.

So you can't use the kingdom?

Yeah, I think I've got one shot.

I see. ...... I've heard good things about it.

Well, that's good to know. Well, let's keep an eye out for the magic cannon.

But look what I've invented!　What do you think?

Oh yeah. I came to see Master's invention.

So I looked in the direction where he pointed me and saw ...... a fine shield and armor lined up.

”Is this shield and armour?

Yeah. See, when it comes to war, it's all about the knights, right?　I've created a high performance shield and armor.

What are they capable of?

My master built this. There must be some kind of ability.

I know so. First, the shield. It can be hardened with non-attribute magic. A little bit of mid-range magic will do just fine, no matter how many times it hits you. Maybe even some advanced magic can take a hit.

Quite the master!　What a thing you made for me!

''That's great: ...... So you've made up for the weakness of your resistance to melee magic attacks: ...... This can be used in war.''

Even if I can't put together a wizard, this will make up the difference in wizards.

This is a big one.

Right?　Next, let's talk about armor: ...... This is awesome. Even warriors who haven't mastered attribute-free magic can fight with attribute-free magic for just a minute or so! It's only for emergency use, but it more than doubles your physical abilities. I've used it myself, and I can run faster with my armor on than I could without it.

That's great. I'm sure there are other uses for it, and I'd appreciate it if you could get it mass-produced right away.

This will help a lot of knights who can't use non-attribute magic.

Yeah, maybe we can mass produce this too in the factory. It'll take some time to train them, but the guys working in the factory should be able to learn their procedures in half a year. Well, that's why we've made improvements to make it as simple as possible.

Is this easy?

Because it's the armor that elevates your power, right?

'Yeah. It may look big and hard, but it's not that hard. Anyone can make a shield if they can draw a hardened magic circle. As for the armor, it's a lot simpler than the first plane. The guys in the head office said it was easy, so it should be fine.

Well, if the master says so much, is it okay?

Well, if it's going to be mass-produced in a factory, we'll get a lot of it and we'll be thankful for it.

Okay, ......, don't push it too hard, okay?

I'm tough, I can handle this. You stay out of trouble yourself, okay?　You're still young.

Isn't it usually the other way around?　You're not as young as you think you are.

Well, we'll call it a win-win. Master, you need to get some rest, okay?

I wouldn't want Master to fall over.

Oh, okay. Oh, and I need a little favor from you: ......

Can you do me a favor: ......?

'Oh, can you share some of Leo's magic stones with me?　I haven't decided what I'm going to make, but I want to make something first class.

Indeed, I'm wondering what would happen if Master used my magic stone to create a magic tool .

''...... I see . Okay . It's fine.

We can make as many magic stones in our spare time as we want.

Really?

''Yes. I'll bring the magic stone tomorrow. So you should rest for now.

Oh, come on.　You would be right there: ......

Yeah. I got the transfer right away.

That's for your rest. I won't get it for you if you don't.

I'd like to give him a week off, but if I do that, I'm going to have withdrawal symptoms this time .

We'll just stick it out for a day.

We'll take it from there.

She doesn't want to take a day off.

Don't you normally take a day off when someone says they won't prepare anything?

Mr. Colt!　Let me know tomorrow if my master has been resting!

Yes!

Since Master wasn't going to take a day off by himself, I've asked Colt to keep an eye on him.

Well, now Master will have to take a break too.

Well, see you tomorrow, Master!

Hey!　Wait!

Before Master caught me, I shifted.

The next day, he was waiting for me to come in with a magic circle pen.

After I made sure Colt was resting, he handed me the magic stone and walked into the workroom.

I knew it. I knew there was no way I could let you rest for a week.