It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to do with your life. This arm is a part of that ...... research to regain a missing limb.
'There were wizards doing that kind of research: ...... So it's just a coincidence that they look like Agart Ram's automaton?
'No, I'd be lying if I said it was irrelevant.

　Ambrose walked over to me, elaborate prosthetic hand in hand.

He's a wizard who gathers the latest information for his research. Naturally, it seems that he has done everything he can to gather information on the Night Ripper and the automatons of Athropolis, as well.

　I see, it makes sense.

　A wizard is essentially a researcher, so it's quite natural for him or her to eagerly gather new information about that field.

　Moreover, considering the title of the wizard, it must have been easy to gather information.

Well, I heard he didn't have much trouble with the former.
You mean the Night Ripper, the former?
He was also a member of the Suigan Knights and worked at the headquarters of the royal capital at the time. When the Night Ripper was defeated and its true identity was discovered to be an autonomous doll, he was put in charge of analyzing it as a specialist.
...... That certainly wouldn't have been too hard to gather information on.

　At that time, all we knew was that 'the true identity of the Night Ripper was an autonomous doll.

　It was necessary to analyze the recovered wreckage in detail, but if we thought about who would be asked to analyze it, we had no choice but to turn to experts in magic-powered dolls.

　It is only natural that you would be approached by Ambrose's friend, who has set a similar theme for his research.

I'm sure it's not surprising that this prosthetic hand has feedback from Agart Ram's technology. From the control scheme to the physical structure.
...... I'm sure it's not an autonomous doll as it is.
'Of course. 'Of course, I've only jump-started its development by referring to it. I can assure you that there are no crazy magic tricks in it. I've had Bran of the Magic Gorge test it out, and I've had Noir confirm that there's nothing wrong with it.

　Apparently, unbeknownst to me - probably at the time I was packing up on the fourth level - Ambrose had been making preparations with a lot of moves.

'There's nothing wrong with the magic formula. The physical structure has been improved by them. This test run is the final confirmation that we are 'fully operational'. Let's ask them on that basis. Will you wear this for a while?

　Ambrose held out his arm in front of me, grabbing his prosthetic hand as he asked in a low voice.

　Sakura had a curious look on her face, 'Why is Ambrose asking this?' and she didn't seem to doubt that I would instantly agree to it.

　The other technicians had the same reaction as Sakura, but Alexia was the only one who kept her mouth shut with a serious look on her face.

''I'm sorry. Let me think about it for a moment.''
'What?　Master Luke, why!　If you can make up for your arm, that's what you should do!

　Sakura screams in confusion.

　It's a natural reaction. Looking at Sylvia and Erica's concern, it would be reasonable to want to somehow reassure their arms.

　But I - I had a very personal reason for hesitating to do so.

''That's why I said it was too soon. You need to discuss it more carefully.

　Alexia shakes her head in disgust and says, "Oh dear.

The fact is that Luke-kun himself is a person who would not mind attaching the arms of those dolls themselves if necessary, let alone the technology derived from Agart Ram. That's not always the case with Garnett and A-Lu Ma-chan. Luke, you're the kind of person who cares about those things.
Oh, ......!

　Sakura put a hand over her mouth and looked away.

'Don't say everything I was going to say. I appreciate it, but it's the other way around.'
I'm sorry. It's just a case of inadequate leadership as a chief engineer.

　Still, I was a little surprised.

　Of all the people in the White Wolf Store, Alexia is the person who has been with me the longest, but was she able to see through my thinking so accurately?

　-- I don't feel any hesitation in trying out this prosthetic hand.

　I've seen a number of adventurers who have suffered from the loss of their limbs, so the completion of a high-performance prosthetic that is not just a decoration is nothing but great news.

　If my presence is needed for that, of course I'll help you as much as I can.

　But - when I thought of Garnett, I had no choice but to take a second step.

　I'm not going to be able to get rid of it.

　If that's the case, it's not surprising that Agat Ram-derived technology is also an object of disgust.

　If that's the case, then I'll surely put Garnett's thoughts above all else--

I understand. I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable. I'll let you know when the problem is gone.
I'm sorry I didn't meet your expectations.
'You don't have to worry about that. If this causes a rift between you and your fiancé, I can't take responsibility for it. It would affect my relationship with my friend (Valentine).

　...... So the place was put together for the moment, but I felt like the gaze from the people around me was getting warm and fuzzy.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

　In particular, the eyes from the skillful engineers are too obvious.

It's just a matter of time before you get to the point where you're not sure if you'll use it or not. I don't know if we'll use it or not, but it would be better to keep the data.
Okay, ......, let's just get this over with.

　I thought about leaving right away, but as expected, I couldn't refuse this request.

　Feeling an uncomfortable feeling that only I could understand, I decided to have my measurements taken for a while in order to adjust my prosthetic hand.










''--Hmm?　Isn't that nice?

　When I approached Garnett about it after I got home, he responded incredibly simply.

　He was sitting unceremoniously on a chair at the table, taking a bite of dried fruit as a substitute for candy.

　There is no hint of restraint on my part.

Are you sure you want to do this?　Agart Ram is your ......
If what's left of them is good for the humans, that's a painful way to return the favor. Zama, look at them.

　Garnett's profile as she laughed at that, she really looked sincerely amused, and she didn't feel like she was going to get tired of looking at him the whole time.

'So, where else did you and Sakura go?'

　...... I knew it would be heard.

　I've decided not to wrap up anything, but to tell the story of the day's events as a snack to drink.