Published at 27th of March 2020 12:17:32 PM
Chapter 13
“Eh!”
With the help of a knife, the blood spills into the dragon stone core .
After getting dripped in blood, the core shines in a pillar of light as the effect integrated into the storage .
When the blood dried, it became metal fittings sustaining the dragon stone, and after finished acclimating, the dragon stone tool is ready .
Dragon stone basically never break, but it’s different when they become a dragon stone tool .
That’s why there is never a time when a dragon stone craftsman has a hard time making a living, and the blueprint is expensive… I wonder if Lana knows about it and trying to sell the blueprint for a high price?
But she didn’t know what dragon stone craftsman is?
“F-frac! Look at your finger!”
“Ha? Eh?”
“You’re bleeding! What should I do?! No… where’s the band-aid? Let’s use water to disinfect it first?!”
“Hey, calm down a minute, Lana . If you lick it, the wound will heal . ”
“What are you saying! But it’s bleeding!? I never heard such a scary system!”
“Ehhhhh…”
Where the heck is this confidence came from?!
“anyway use handkerchief…”
“Uwaaa! Ouch . Fine! The wound will heal after you wash it with water!”
“No! The blood is still coming out!”
“Cut it out, both of you . I have ointment for you . ”
… . Ah, hand… she held my hand .
So tiny… and warm… uwaahhhh!
Regulus hand over the cut ointment from his carriage .
He thanks him for the salve . Then, lightly tied the wound with gauze .
Lana trembles at sight .
I thought that was the case, but didn’t she know how to make the dragon stone tool?
“So, what happens after this?”
“Uh, umm… the engraved effect shockingly complex . I can’t believe it… engraved medium-sized dragon stone usually doesn’t have a complex effect . ”
“Really? It’s a little bit difficult, but not impossible . ”
“………”
“What??”
Why did Grice-san stare angrily at me?
Before I had the chance to ask him what’s wrong, Kurou-san’ men who seemed to be interested in what we were doing in the garden gathered .
“Did you see that beam of light?”
“Hey? Is that a dragon stone tool?”
“But it’s a box?”
“The revolution that you talked about… is this what you mean? Oi, tell me about it, ojou-chan . ”
“Ehhh . Quick, tell me what this box is?”
“If this is going to works…”
And I opened the lid… no, door .
When I open the door, a little cold air flowed outside, and the surrounding people stiffen .
During that one beat .
Regulus is the first person to move, opening his eyes and putting his hand in the refrigerator .
“No way, it’s cold!”
“Did Lana say something about freezing? You can do that in the bottom storage . It’s a two-tiered structure, the freezer is at the bottom, and the chiller is above . What do you think? Isn’t this cool?”
“Did you really include the freezer?! Amazing! Franc genius!”
“………”
Oh, crap .
“Eh, why are you getting angry when I’m praising you?”
“I’m not angry . For a moment, I thought I saw insect flying . ”
“No way! Is it mosquito?!”
“Uh… what is it, a fly?”
…That was so close .
I can feel my expression slacken, but I can’t show it .
Please turn back .
If I rub my face, will my expression back to normal?
“This is it! Come on! What do you think, Regulus-san? I called this 『Refrigerator』! Things like vegetables, fruit, raw meat, and milk! If you put them inside, they won’t quickly get spoiled . Moreover, there’s a freezer down there! See? This is revolutionary!”
“I can’t believe it… and I’m sure… compared to the underground warehouse, it’s colder! How is that possible?! To be able making a cold box to store something! The idea is genius! And the skill to make it possible using the medium-sized dragon stone! Marvelous! How incredible!”
“The blueprint is 800 gold coins! In case you sell it, we get 10% off the monthly sales . What do you think?”
“I’ll definitely buy it!”
“Are you for real?!”
What a quick decision?!
I didn’t expect that, and I can feel the chill down my back!
N-no, no, not yet!
“Wait, wait, wait! This is a prototype model?! Please wait for a month! If you use it while it’s not perfect yet, there will be problems! Dragon stone tool is a dragon stone’s power container, and they will break when they can’t withstand the power… then it will become a defective product?!”
“Really?”
“Yup!”
“Ah, that can happen . I can’t wait for the month to be over to see the amazing product! And I’ll immediately sell that to the castle~”
“C-castle…!”
Seriously, that was risky~~!
What kind of scheme this beefy onee-san is playing at…!
And I can see Kurou-san and Grice-san open their eyes wide in surprise .
And the other craftsmen as well .
W-what is it?
“T-this guy acting like this… do you think that 『Arsegios』is swimming in a dragon stone tools pool?”
Kurou-san mull over that question as he strokes his beard and stares at the refrigerator .
No way, I shrugged my shoulder .
I don’t even think about it until Lana suggested it .
“Hey… d-didn’t you say you are a former n-noble? I mean… I can’t… !”
“Eh?”
What are you talking about, dragon stone craftsman?
I remember I can’t help but learn the dragon stone’s effects through trial-and-error for Alfred and friends .
That’s how an amateur learns to get better, right?
But, Grice-san was visibly flustered, Kurou-san dan the other craftsman made a little commotion .
Eh… what?
“That’s it! Eufranc-chan, let’s work at our company!”
“Hey, no poaching! I have the right to sell Franc’s inventions! Right, Franc?
“Um, yes . ”
I’m not sure, but it’s exactly what Lana says .
And Lana sliding in front of Regulus with her arms spread looking adorable .
The Duke’s daughter gets training as Crown Princess, and I have some questions about the things she did .
“Fine! If that’s the case, then I claim for Eufranc-chan’s inventions preemption right!”
“OK, we have a deal!”
Huh!
And both shaking hands…
Is it only me?
Or I’m the one who can’t keep up with them?
When I absentmindedly look around… yeah, I’m not alone .
“Well then, would you let my brother know the blueprint of the dryer as promised?”
“Eh! …… . N-no, um… Regulus, you aren’t going to buy the blueprint and get me to do it, right? That’s impossible! I can’t engrave the one that I saw right now on a medium-sized stone! Unless it’s a large-sized stone!”
Eh?
Well, I know it’s somewhat hard to engrave on a medium-sized stone, but it’s not impossible, you know?
Isn’t Griece-san a professional dragon stone craftsman?
Why are you not so confident?
Generally, the large-sized stone is not easily accessible to ordinary people .
But it’s circulated to the general merchant?
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“That’s right, brother? Isn’t the large-sized stone is difficult to obtain nowadays?”
Just as I thought .
“………”
Hm?
“Franc, do you understand? What you did is more unexpected than you thought . ”
“Umm… no, I’m a little confused… eh? I know the dragon stone core for the refrigerator is difficult to make, but… any craftsman can do that, right?”
“Are you asking for a punch?! It is impossible to engrave a medium-sized stone with such a precise and fine effect?! B-bastard! Are you saying this is noble’s talent?! You rascal, I trained for ten years for this!”
“Wait, brother! Please calm down! It’s okay, brother is recognized as the best master! Right?!”
I was dazed .
I was shifting my leg instinctively .
But, I… until now I’ve been doing something unreasonable by the craftsman standard?
Must it be a lie?
I tried to look at Lana; for some reason, she had this proud expression on her face .
N-no, but why?
“Please calm down . The dryer design is not so complicated! Right, Franc?”
“Eh, mmm… compared to the refrigerator…”
“………”
Uh, they gave me a deadpan glare .
This is scary…
I quickly hand over the blueprint for them to learn .
If you look at the blueprint, you’ll know it’s not difficult, yeah .
“Etto, this is the blueprint . ”
“Yeah… rather than the refrigerator… B-but temperature control? Reducing the tool’s burden?! The absurdity… this kind of effect…! Is it possible?! If these effects are true, it will greatly improve item preservations! Th-this is! You also adjust the wind pressure?! Such details…”
…Really?
“Well, this amount… for me… So, Regulus, have you prepared medium-sized dragon stone to be engraved
“Oh? I heard something about small-sized dragon stone?”
“Yes . About the small-sized stone usage…”
“”………””
Lana punched my shoulder with a slap .
…I guess I can sympathize with that .
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Really .
Did I… normally do something unusual?
I was stunned .
And I can hear Lana said something in a low whisper .
Alfred and his friends were freely taking advantage of me, someone who called 『Genius』! They’ve been using me .
And she wants me to understand that .
“Well, do you understand? They’ve been taking your time and using your talent without paying any compensation . It’s not like you aren’t noble . ”
“………”
You are also noble .
Me too .
And why do you get so angry?
“Uh… well, at the time, I haven’t realized it yet . But now, I understand a little bit . ”
“Really? Then it was good! Hey, I’m different from Alfred, right? I’ll pay you properly for the compensation!”
“E-ehh?”
“What’s with that reaction?!”
Reward… compensation, right?
She’s telling me that I had such a talent and getting angry for my sake .
–No one else, but her .
Ah, I think that’s enough .
I didn’t do it for them, they in their own way did it 『For the girl they love』, and I can understand their feelings .
From the beginning, he’s not pleased with their behavior but resigned himself to it .
Well, I don’t have the social obligation to work for them anymore .
Still, there’s nothing in me, and I feel hollow…
Nevertheless, I did some trial and errors『For the girl they love』 .
I think she would be delighted with this .
It was something that I envied .
And now, I’m… after this, I… I can make you whatever you want, for any reason, just for you .
I had the ability .
And I was able to tell you like no other .
“Uh, no . I already got the reward . ”
“Eh? But I haven’t got any money that I can give you?”
“Fufu, I won’t tell you what it is . ”
“Huh?! That’s not fair!”
I think this is it, for my self-satisfaction .
It can’t be exchanged with money .
I have it .
I finally got it .