-- After a congenial meal, we were about to get back to business when Noir shyly raised his hand and asked permission to speak.

'...... that ...... I, from me, also ...... okay? ......'
Of course. Do you have any good ideas?

　Noir gave a small nod and began to speak in a voice that was loud for her, glancing at the faces of everyone around the table.

I've been so busy lately that it's been hard to ...... even suggest new products or ...... but... ...If a branch can, can, can afford to ......, can also ......
'A new product. You certainly haven't had time for that these days.

　The White Wolf Store started out with the intention of selling only weapons and armor, but as its staff grew, it began to carry a wide variety of products.

　Magic items created by the black wizard Noir.
　Potions and other medicines concocted by the apothecary Erica.
　A variety of precision tools manufactured by Alexia, a mechanical engineer.

　All of them are of high quality and sell well and have a good reputation.
　I believe that part of the reason why the White Wolf Store has been able to attract so many customers is because of the success of these women.

　But these days, they have stopped selling new products.

　The reason is simple. Because of the mobilization of the Demon King's War and the hectic situation that followed, we don't have enough time to spend on such things.

If the burden per person is reduced by increasing the number of staff and expanding the branch offices, there will be more time to spend on product development. Do you already have an idea?
'Oh, oh, oh ...... detailed, the story is ......'

　Noir threw a glance at Alexia, who was sitting across the table from him.

　Alexia was still eating her dessert cake set and rolled her eyes in surprise at the sudden turn of events.

'What?　Oh, are you talking about that thing?
...... That's it, you can finish eating.
I'm fine!　And I just brought home a sample!

　After putting aside the cake set, Alexia took out an arrow from the bag at her feet.

　It is not an arrow fired by human power on a bow, but a special crossbow bolt.

　It's not the large crossbow that Alexia patronizes, but rather, it seems to be a bullet used in an ordinary crossbow.

You used 'spell armor' in the last battle, didn't you?　It's the kind of thing that explodes when it lands, or creates a tailwind and accelerates.
He's saved my ass a lot of times. You're gonna turn that guy into a product and sell it?
No, those spell shells are prototypes, so we have a bit of a problem with long-term storage.

　As she said that, Alexia lightly stroked the spell mark that was wrapped around the tip of the arrow bullet.

''I'm giving it an exaggerated name like a spell-loaded bullet, but in reality it's just a short-scroll ...... spell mark made by Noir that's wrapped around it. Oh, and of course, I've added a trick to make it explode when it lands.

　Spell Scroll. A disposable item that allows even those without magical skills to activate the magic marked on it by expanding it and pouring magic power into it.

　Previously, Noir developed a magic tag that scaled down the size and effectiveness of the spell scroll, referring to the spells used in Eastern spellcasting.

　Even though the effect is commensurate with its size, it's easy to activate, so it's a useful magic tool that Noir himself uses to aid in combat.

　And Alexia combined this spell with a crossbow arrow bullet, a spell armor that was also used in the previous Demon King's War.

''I actually found out after using it, too. When you carry a spell-loaded bullet in an arrow case or something like that, it rubs against other arrow bullets, and the spell-loaded paper gets damaged in the blink of an eye.
"...... hurt, use the spell ......, I don't recommend ...... because it's dangerous.
'I see, that's definitely a problem. It would be a hassle to wrap it around every single thing before you use it: ......

　Although it's not my area of expertise, it seems that the paper of the scroll material is not just any paper, there is a suitable material for each magic.

　If that's the case, it would be difficult to change the paper in order to increase its strength.

'That's where. I have a favor to ask of you, Luke-kun.

　Alexia handed me the curse armor as she said that, sliding it across the table.

'I've heard that there's a thing called 【Fusion】 in the application technique of the 【Restoration】 skill. Could you try to use it to [fuse] the spellbill into the body of an arrow bullet?
Okay. Okay, let's do it.

　He puts his hands on the spell and arrow bullets and pours his magic power into them.

　-- [Fusion] fuses two objects together and remakes them into one continuous object.

　To take the most straightforward example, I've had the experience of [Fusion] fusing a stone base and a sword to create a sword that was stuck into the base and never came off.

　If just [synthesis] is a metaphor for something like 'making an alloy out of two different metals', then [fusion] is like 'welding two different metals together'.

　If you ask me if there isn't a big difference, well, I can only say that you're right.

　It's just that 【Fusion】 is an ingenious way of using 【Synthetic】, and the essential point is that they are completely the same.

"...... Okay. How about this?

　I took the arrowhead that had finished the 【Fusion】 process and observed the result closely.

　The spell is fused into the arrowhead (shaft) part of the bullet, and the spellprint, the key to activating magic, is also neatly incorporated.

''Hmm ...... I've tried it, but I'm not sure if it will activate properly.
'Thank you!　I'll check it out tomorrow to see if it works!
'Don't get your hopes up. Even if it looks like it's finished, the spell might be dead.

　At a time like this, I may be able to use my "right eye" to see the results, but as expected, I don't want to cross a dangerous bridge with this kind of thing.

''That's right, I have an elixir I'd like to make, too!
'Yes, yes, yes!　Can I tell you how much I wish there was a product like this!

　Perhaps inspired by Noir and Alexia's suggestion, Erica and Melissa also began to express their opinions verbatim.

　For me, who only have one skill, the opinions of those who are working with other skills are really valuable information.

　It's a good thing that the adventurers are going to be the main clientele from now on, so I appreciate the opinions of those who are still active in the field.

　--and so we, the members of the White Wolf Shoppe, discussed with each other our opinions about opening a branch and increasing the number of employees to formulate a plan for the future.

　Nevertheless, when you start something new, new troubles arise.

　In hindsight, they will probably look back on this day and time as the catalyst for such trouble.