Volume 7 Chapter 3 (1/2)

After we had bath time, I headed toward Rorono's workshop.

In order to overcome the [Black] Demon Lord's schemes, Rorono's talents were absolutely necessary.

As soon as I arrived, I handed her a blueprint. It wasn't for a weapon though.

I had tried to make it myself through [Creation], but the outcome wasn't as great as I wanted. Clearly, Rorono's help was necessary to make it better.

Upon examining the blueprint that I gave her, she nodded and spoke.

”This is interesting. This thing can simultaneously transmit one's voice and form to everywhere in the city. If master's going to be a god, this thing will turn your message into a divine oracle.”

As expected of her, she was able to see what I was aiming for right away.

”Rorono, sorry for giving you more work again.”

”Mhm, it's fine. I am father's daughter and [Monster of the Covenant], after all. So long as father has expectations of me, I will continually strive to live up to those expectations.”

Upon hearing her purposely refer to me as father rather than master, I was made aware of the depth of her resolve.

And then, when I suddenly looked at the wall, I saw that the schedule of her projects was posted in it.

Maximum Priority: Repair and further production of Avalon-Ritters

Maximum Priority: Development of Kuina's new weapon

Maximum Priority: Further production of the assault rifles (ED models) requested by the intelligence corps

Maximum Priority: Reproduction of the weapon of mass destruction MOAB

Maximum Priority: Development of a new bomb for use by the aerial bombardment corps

Priority: Enhancement of the [Mechanical Warmaiden]

Priority: Development of Duke's exclusive weapon

Priority: Development of Marcho-sama's exclusive weapon

Priority: Solving issues and also improving the Avalon-Ritters' Burst Drive and Anti-magic shell

Priority: Formulation of countermeasures against the failure of the infrastructures in Avalon brought about by a sudden increase in population. Formulation of rebuilding plans, as well.

Priority: Further improvements to the Mithril Golems and the lower grade golems.

Priority: Improvements to the Hippogriffs' carriage

Priority: Training of the newly added Dwarf Smiths

Just looking at the list of her priorities was dizzying.

And these were just her more urgent jobs. She still had to do her regular work on top of these, like her duties as the head of the golem corps.

It was no exaggeration to say that she was carrying the weight of Avalon's future on her small shoulders.

To be honest, burdening her with more work pained me. But it's necessary.

”Rorono, sorry I can't reduce your workload. However, if it'll help, I'll listen to whatever request you might have and try to grant it… Also, I want you to voice out your selfishness more.”

In Kuina's case, I didn't have to worry since if she wanted something, she would say it. Rorono, though, well, she was always reserved and that made me concerned from time to time.

”Mhm. Then, hug me, father. Just your tight embrace is enough for me to be happy and feel warm.”

”I see.”

When I embraced her from behind, she leaned her weight on me.

After a while, she broke our embrace.

”The recharging of father's warmth, complete. I'm going to return to work. Father, look forward to it. I'm going to make the greatest thing.”

After saying so, she began using multiple PCs at once and worked on the plan.

She was really reliable.

What if there was two of her?

Once Stolas's consciousness has returned, I could ask her to use her [Omnipresence] on Rorono for a short time to improve the latter's productivity. If my request was granted, it'll lessen Rorono's workload even if by only a little.

To help Rorono work, I made some coffee.

It was a drink from the southern countries that began circulating in the city.

After handing her the coffee, I thought of heading back. Anything more was going to be just a hindrance on her work. While I was thinking so, however, the door opened.

”Rorono-chan, Kuina made some late-night sweets! You can eat them later, if you want!

Kuina shouted so and then left.

When I went to the entranceway, a basket was left behind. In it was a fruit pie.

I picked it up and headed toward Rorono.

Thinking the pie would go along well with the coffee, I cut a slice of it and served it to Rorono together with the coffee.

”Thank you, father.”

”Does Kuina come here often?”