Never touch Eldmia Egga - Episode 275
I decided to rejoin Siegfried and his companions at the academy's main gate, and when I returned to the professor's office, I had to tilt my head at the chill I felt as soon as I opened the door..
“Master?”
[no one is here!]
I tried calling just in case, but there was no sign of popularity, like Laika's confirmed kill. Since I clearly remembered that I had left it on, I checked the stove with a feeling of puzzlement and noticed the lever still set to a low temperature. Thanks to this, I couldn't help but frown as I looked inside the stove in a bewildered mood..
“As soon as I came in the morning, all the magic stones I had filled were gone.?”
The sight of all the magic stones, which were supposed to contain mana and glow softly, giving off no light at all like ordinary stones, was beyond absurd and made me feel angry..
How much does this cost? I sell it mixed with defective products like this....
“No, no, right? Even so, does it make sense to beat this shit up with a bunch of defective products??”
If so, it will be a case that will make headlines due to the Royal Academy supply corruption..
In fact, the stove was broken and I thought it might be leaking somewhere, so I put in the remaining magic stone, but the stove started running normally as if I had waited. Even when I looked at it with magic, there didn't seem to be any defects, so it didn't seem to be the stove's fault..
"I guess I'll have to get some tests later.."
I wrote down precautions and posted them on the bulletin board in case Master or Seneran came back. I went outside, locked the door, and headed toward the main gate. I realized too late that the entire building was more noisy than usual..
"Fuck you! I told you not to turn off the magic separator.!"
"What are you talking about? No one touched that.?"
"what? Is your back out? I'm a teaching assistant. Bring me some magic stones."
"Didn't someone else make a mistake while experimenting? All the magic tools I had turned on were gone.?"
"Argh! I haven’t written down all the results of the experiment yet.!!"
Most of these are things that any teaching assistant or researcher would be afraid to hear, even in their dreams. For some reason, it seemed like there was something wrong with the mana of the entire building. By the time I left the building, which had suddenly become a violent testing ground for magic stone addicts, the situation seemed so serious that I felt fortunate that it ended with just a stove..
"If someone made a mistake while experimenting, there would be an uproar.."
Of course, it wasn't my job, so my steps as I left the building filled with despair and screams were extremely light. When I quickly arrived at the main gate, Siegfried and Cheryl had already arrived prepared and were waiting for me..
"Eldmia. Is the teaching building okay? There was a lot of commotion in other places as if there was a sudden problem with mana supply.."
It's crazy, it's crazy. Is the situation in the student building or other places no different from the faculty building? Just a big accident..
"no. Everyone was already screaming and making an uproar. It's the same everywhere else?"
"That's right. Thanks to this, I almost had a problem getting my exit permit.."
Even an imperial hero has come to the Holy Light Cross, and he will be treated very well. Even though the situation was serious, I couldn't help but laugh..
"The dean must be very embarrassed for such a major accident to occur on a day when even guests were invited.."
"Well, there are days like that in life. Rather, it's a sword.!"
Siegfried, who is full of anticipation and tries to take the lead in a subject he doesn't even know the path to, looks so excited. I took a quick look to see if this was really the guy I heard talking about after being dragged away by Esselua, but for some reason, Esselua didn't show much of a reaction to Siegfried's appearance..
what? Did I just call you because I really had something else to talk about??
"Brother! I need to show you the way!"
"yes. going."
Well, as long as the atmosphere wasn't strange, it didn't matter..
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Although it was a capital city with nothing to see compared to the Empire, Siegfried wandered around and looked around in a truly disgusting way while heading to the Dwarf District. Rather, this is more enjoyable to watch? Anyway, while Siegfried was absorbed in the sights, I was able to buy alcohol to give to Mr. Valkun as a gift, so it wasn't a bad thing..
I arrived at the Mugu branch where Mr. Balkun works, after making quite a circle, and there were more people crowded looking for equipment than the last time I came. I was a little sick of the sight, but Siegfried was impressed..
"Wow, that's amazing. Is this the power of a craftsman??"
"well. Somehow it seems like there are more than last time....?"
Is your business thriving day by day? From my point of view, it wasn't a bad situation since I had made a rant to Siegfried, but it was too much. Just when I was worried about whether I would be able to meet Mr. Balkun like this, a familiar face came towards me..
"customer! I was still waiting for you to come.!"
"Ah, nice to see you again. But you waited for me?"
The waitress who happened to serve customers every time I came nodded vigorously with a bright smile..
"Let’s go in first! You can hear the detailed story inside! If we talk in a place like this, things will get complicated.!"
It was hard to understand why she was so excited because she said the situation would get complicated, but anyway, the meeting went ahead despite my worries, so I decided to just follow what she said..
"Lee Yeol, you are a very VVIP customer.?"
"Another unknown term..."
As usual, I was distracted by Siegfried's remarks, but deep down, I was thinking the same thing. The only things I bought here were a crappy sword and a crappy homemade throwing weapon that I bought at a bargain price due to Mr. Balkun's hobby, so why??
"ah! Eldmia! It's been a while since I came here!"
As I passed through the now familiar passageway and entered the blacksmith shop, Mr. Balkun turned his head and greeted me warmly..
"how are you. I've been so busy with work that I haven't had time to show her face. The magic tool you made last time is very useful. I brought you a small gift, so please share it with your apprentices later.."
"Wow, you bring something like this every time you come. Our kids are spoiling! But I'll take it well!"
Mr. Balkun, who first shook hands with his big hand with a chuckle, smiled even brighter as he accepted the bottles of alcohol he had bought as gifts. The drinks were more expensive than the last time, but it wasn't a waste of money..
"Thanks to you, things are really going well these days, so I was going to say thank you, but all I got was this.!"
"...Me?"
"okay! The rumor that you stopped by here to buy weapons spread, and the number of customers increased significantly! Some adventurers who used to be so scared of my name that they couldn't even come near me are now forced to save up money and buy one.!"
Mr. Balkun explained that although he is the main character, he is not the only blacksmith and he has a wide variety of equipment, but because of the value of his name, there is a psychological distance from him, so even though there is a lot of cost-effective equipment, it is not well known..
"It reminded me of the old days! There was a time when a snotty little boy came to the workshop to ask for a sword for a small amount of money, and his eyes were unusual, so I gave him a good sword as if it were a gift. But he became very famous over the years, and the reputation of my sword went up along with it! It's one of the proudest moments in my life. I haven't had that kind of taste lately, but thanks to you, I'm very happy! It's nice to see that the kids are starting to gain confidence because the items they made are selling.!"
Oh my, I never thought Balkun's secret hobby had a background like that. A smile spread across my face without realizing it, as I saw that he was happier that many people were using his and his apprentices' items rather than making a lot of money..
"Then I think I will be able to experience it one more time. I came today to ask for someone else's sword.."
"hmm? Come to think of it, there were a lot of people in the group! I was out of my mind... ugh.?"
Mr. Balkun, who was looking at the people standing behind me with a big smile, looked at Siegfried and Cheryl, tilted his head, and asked me:.
"Others? Not 'field'?"
"Originally, only one person was hit.."
"Huh, you're shameless for bringing two friends like that.!"
Mr. Balkun, who patted my waist, seemed to be in such a good mood that he hadn't already had a drink..
"That said, Cheryl, do you want to get a sword too? It's your birthday soon, so I'll buy you a gift.."
"...Well, I guess so.."
Although he is trying to act blunt, the corners of his mouth are twitching, and he is afraid that someone might think he is from a knightly family, so he is very good at swords and is about to die. Still, since Siegfried was the main character for now, I motioned to Siegfried to face Mr. Balkun..
"Originally, I was going to ask for this person's weapon.."
"hmm? Aren't you friends??"
"They are like older brothers. Nice to meet you. His name is Siegfried."
Mr. Balkun held Siegfried's hand, who smiled and shook his hand, and opened his mouth, giving him a look full of interest..
"It's fascinating. Is there power in the name Siegfried? They say the name of the empire's hero is Siegfried, and this guy is talented, even if it hasn't been refined yet.."
"This is the warrior Siegfried.."
"...ok?"
"I am that Siegfried!"
At the loud shout, all the hands that were working hard behind Mr. Balkun stopped and a sudden silence came. But regardless, Siegfried used his space magic to take out his great sword and put it down and said to Mr. Balkun:.
"I would like to ask for something like this.!"
"...Hehehe?"
Mr. Balkun looked at the sword, Siegfried, and me several times, and a hollow laugh came out of his mouth..
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