Three days after finishing the investigation of the mysterious mass mummification case, the old man, who had finished his usual routine of training his cockerels and his armchair children, and had finished his work in the fields, was spending his spare time creating.
　It's not a dangerous magic gun or a magic-powered vehicle, of course, but a standard fantasy magic tool that goes back to the basics.

...... Hmmm. I'm sure you'll be able to find something for sale at the marketplace.

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　A simple piece of magic equipment can cost 100,000 gol. It is an item that a novice mercenary cannot afford.
　In any case, grimoires are consumables, and especially those that use magic stones have a set number of uses.
　The reason for this is that the magic stone grimoire consumes the magic power of the magic stone and activates the magic effect defined in the magic formula, and when the magic power is consumed, the embedded magic stone becomes smaller and shatters.
　The more powerful the spell, the more magic power it consumes, and the higher the attack power, the more complicated the magic formula becomes, and the more difficult it becomes to incorporate it into the magic stone. Also, the more powerful the spell, the more magic power it consumes. In addition, the more powerful the spell, the more magic power is consumed. For example, there was a limit to the number of magicians who could engrave range magic into the magic stone.

　It is nearly impossible to incorporate a great magic into a ring. Even if it could be made, it would be a one-time disposable magic tool, and the magic stone it was attached to would be shattered after consuming all of its magic power.
　On the other hand, a magic stone grimoire can put magic power into the jewel, and has the convenience of being able to use it over and over again, but there is a limit to the magic power that can be put into it.
　In addition, the larger the gemstone that is processed into a magic stone, the more magic power can be put into it, but since multiple gems of the same type are pressured together, the magic stones become combined and become larger, making them unsuitable for ornaments. The same can be said for magic stones.
　The same can be said for magic stones, which are undoubtedly a bit bulky to use as tools. You could build them into wands and swords, as is standard in fantasy, but the price would be outrageous. It is not something that can be sold to the general public.
　And in this other world, the weapons and tools that Xellos could create were artifact-level rare, and could not be casually sold.

You can use a magic stone with powerful magic embedded in it as a weapon, but selling it to a rogue mercenary is not a good idea. ......

　And the more useful something is, the more likely it is to be used for crime.
　And the more useful something is, the more likely it is to be used for crimes. And even if it is sold at a low price, the user is not necessarily a good person.
　It is quite possible that the product could fall into the hands of criminals, and we could not carelessly release a dangerous product into the world.
　Therefore, all the magic tools that I made were limited to intermediate level magic effects, and the number of times they could be used had to be limited to a few times and the price had to be set at a relatively high level.

"Mmm ...... Ad, what do you think?
I'm not sure what you mean.　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea. ...... No, I don't want her to be the kind of girl who mocks her father, and more importantly, I don't want her to think I'm a cheater. ....... I'm not sure what to make of this.
...... Are you still thinking of a name for your daughter?
It's inevitable. Yui wants me to choose a name for her, and I'm not good at this kind of thing.
Your avatar name is simple, too. Your avatar name is simple, so I can understand why you don't like it.

　While Ad was investigating zombies, his wife Yui had given birth to a child.
　While Ad was investigating the zombies, his wife Yui had given birth to a child, which was a great news in itself, but after that, he was struggling to choose a name for his daughter, and he was up early in the morning worrying about it.

How about Saya?
No, she's too dark, sword-wielding and bloody.
What about Saya?
I'm afraid my husband will think I'm cheating on him, and in desperation I'll lock myself in a storage room and set it on fire. ....... In the future, I'll stop time and stab him with a knife.
Alice.
I don't want to get lost in Wonderland and never come back. ......

　It's been like this all morning.
　If you ask for an opinion on something, you will be asked for your opinion on what to name your daughter, and you will be redirected.
　Even when we are working in the fields, Ad is always crying out to Xellos for something.
　To be honest, I felt a sense of estrangement, but I bore it with all my heart, thinking that this was Ad's first effort to become a parent.

So long, Madoka. ......
I'm going to make my best friend cry in the end after becoming a magical girl: ....... It is good to be pure and kind, but not good enough. You have to have a big ambition, a dream in your heart.
I'm not sure what you mean by "big ambition." ...... What about Marisa, then?

Why did you say that in a super robot tone?

　And I was all kinds of freaked out.
　Well, I understand the desire to give a good name to a child for the first time, but I kept getting rejected whenever I proposed a name.
　For example, "How about the name Kagura? He would reply, "He's a big eater, eats vinegar and kelp all the time, and is likely to be violent and make a lot of vulgar remarks. And if you ask, "What about Rei?", he will reply, "There are many alternatives, and the one that will be without eyebrows is ......".
　In the end, no matter what he said, the old man was getting a little tired of dealing with him, because he always replied with a deep-fried response.

The old man was getting a little tired of dealing with her. "Why don't you just call me Setsuko? It's settled, Okkare!
"Think seriously, I don't want a name with such a sad ending!
In the end, it's up to you to decide, though. You're not going to be convinced no matter how many names I give you, are you?　Then what's the use of saying anything at all?
"Don't say that, give me as many ideas as you can!　I'm at my wits' end!
...... Last, Akari.
Ouch!　Nice name, but embarrassing lines. ......
Ad. ...... Can I punch you now?　To be honest, I'm at my wits' end.

　I'm not going to lie, I'm at my wits end.
　And the slightly irritated old man put the muzzle of his Desert Eagle to Ad's forehead and pulled down the firing pin with his thumb.
　He has a very nice smile on his face, but it doesn't hide the dark aura of darkness behind it.

You've got to be kidding ......, right?　I'm not sure if that's a punching bag or a shooting bag,......?
I'm sure you're not the only one.　Let's put an end to the endless questions and answers here.
I'm in a situation where my life is about to come to an end too.
On the count of three, decide what you're going to do, one.



　--Gaaaahhh!

As soon as he counted to one, the old man pulled the trigger without hesitation.
When Ad dodged the bullet by turning his head back like in some movie, he fired another shot as a follow-up. It was a relentless and serious attack.

You shot him. ...... You shot him twice. I've never even been shot by my father!　And I didn't even count to three!
All a man has to do is remember one. You just have to keep one shot in your soul.
You fired two shots, didn't you?　That's not a one-shot deal!　You were gonna f*cking kill me!
Don't worry about the details. Don't worry, it's just a rubber bullet. It hurts like hell when it hits you in the groin, but it won't kill you.

　It certainly looked like a rubber bullet, but Ad made sure that the rubber bullet was firmly embedded in the floor.
　This means that they are strong enough to be made of resin, which means that they are not powerful enough to hurt even if you have a cheat body.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're doing.　...... I think you'd be incapacitated if it hit you with that much power, don't you?
I think Yui will be happy that she can't have an affair anymore.
Don't make jokes that aren't funny!
Are you kidding me? ...... Do you really think this is a joke?

　The old man was serious.
　He wasn't just annoyed, he was freakishly angry.
　I know firsthand what that can lead to. Or, more accurately, what happens to the person to whom the anger is directed. .......

"I'm sorry about ......!
"Good to know.

　Get down on your knees and apologize, Ad.
　He was trying to come up with an alternative name for me, but he kept ruining it with some anime story. Even the most patient person would feel annoyed at least.

It's a name that will last a lifetime, and I understand the desire to do something to give it a good name. But how about asking others for their opinions, and then rejecting them? How many times have you done this?
This is the first time you've asked me for my opinion. I have the worst naming sense in the world.
By the way, what was the first name you were going to give her?
...... Sadako. Yui rejected it.
"Yeah, that's a fine play, Yui. Why did you decide on that name?

　Ad's naming sense was slightly different from others.
　I heard that the reason why he decided to choose Sadako was because he thought she would be a strong girl who would force her way through any obstacle with all her might, but from an old man's point of view, he was afraid that she would turn into a demon.
　I was also asked to name some other names that I thought Ad would recommend, but the conclusions I drew were that they were all names of tragically dead characters, or names of typical villains who were cruelly killed.
　I don't understand why they would give priority to such names.

I'm not sure why you would choose such a name.　Maybe you really don't like kids.
"Don't be ridiculous. I'm not sure what you mean by that. Tragic characters in anime have a strong backbone and are strong-willed even in their final moments.
No, some of those names you gave me turned out to be meaningless corpses.　It's better to stay away from anime here. No matter what you think, you'll get bogged down.
"Well, depending on the work, even if the name is the same, the roles and personalities are different~. I think I should go with [Hua Ren] or [Hua Oon]. It doesn't look out of place in a fantasy world.
It's a good name. How long have you been thinking about it?
This morning?
Hey, .......

　In other words, the question and answer that had been going on since this morning had been in vain. If he had chosen one of these two names from the beginning, Xellos would not have been so irritated.
　If he had chosen one of the two names from the beginning, Xellos would not have been so frustrated. His desire for a name got him into a quagmire, and his indecisive nature made the situation worse. To sum it up, there is no need to worry about it.
　When the answer came, the old man lost his temper.

"This is the first time I've been mocked to this extent.
"...... Ah, ............, you'll understand when you talk.
"If everything could be solved by talking, there would be no war. Now, let's start. Let's start our own war.

　In a corner of the city of Santor, a stupid war has started that won't even fit in your pocket.
　Rubber bullets flew, screams echoed, and the sound of heavy blows shook the air.
　This war would not stop until Ad was beaten to a pulp.

　I'm not going to say anything about it.

　Since it was a congratulations for an acquaintance, Zeroth also prepared a congratulatory gift and came to the villa where Creston lived.
　Yui is still resting on the bed and can't move much.


　It's a good thing that you're not the only one who can't afford to buy a crib or diapers.

You can't continue to be taken care of by Creston's maids forever. It's tough on you too, Ad.

　The old man is a stranger to all of this.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

This is where Yui's room is.
I'm sorry to bother you, but...
No, no, no. I'm just feeling a little nostalgic, thinking back to the time when Zveit and the young lady were born.
Were the three siblings born here?
"You were born in the manor house, weren't you? Master Tsveit and the others were born in the manor. I was an apprentice butler when I first came to this house, and I was very young then.
I honestly can't imagine what it was like when you were a child, Delthasys-dono. ......

　In response to Xelloss's question, Dantis chuckled, "People who want to know what happened back then all say the same thing.
Recently, Zveit has said the same thing.

"Master Yu, Master Xellos is here to see you.

　After knocking, Dantis called out to them at the front of the room, but there seemed to be a lot of noise inside.
　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure you'll be fine.　You still need to rest! You need to rest! Xelloss and Dantis look at each other in confusion.

"I wonder if it's ......?
Huh?

　When they peeked into the room, they saw Yui doing some light stretching and Ad trying desperately to stop her.

Ad-kun ......, aside from the fact that you're supposed to be working today, what's all the fuss about?
"Mr. Xelloss, good point!　Stop Yui, she's having a baby and she's not in top shape, but she's exercising.
I see. ....... Yu, Ado, you look like you're dying of heartache, so please don't overdo it and rest quietly.
"Well, right after childbirth, the female hormones increase, so if you exercise, you can stay beautiful forever. ......
I see. ...... It was for your own good, Ad.

　You are loved everywhere Ad.
　I'm not going to lie, I was jealous.

"Oh yeah, this is my baby gift to you. Formula, bottles and diapers. ......
"Thank you, Xelloss.

　Yui thanked him honestly.

Wait a minute!　Mr. Xelloss ......, why do you have all this stuff?
"Hmm?　I've got a lot of leftovers, but I just want you to use them. I got the recipe at an event, so I made a bunch of them and put them up for sale. ...... Oh, you weren't around then, were you Ad? I think I was reckless with my party members before Chemo to improve my production skills. ......
I'm curious as to what you did to be reckless. ...... Do you have a recipe like this?
It was introduced in the fourth update, I think. I didn't participate in the event because I had nothing to do with it, but I really needed the event reward. I cleared it out of necessity. It was a good way to earn money, so I tried mass production. I had a hard time gathering the materials, I had a surplus of prototypes.

With the fourth update, there are more quests and civilian-focused events. This event for creating products for infants and toddlers was a great way to earn a lot of money, as orders from royalty and nobility would flood in if the product was well received.
　However, the downside to this event is that you will not be able to take on other quests until an industrial spy appears and steals your recipe, forcing you to continue production.
　I have a bitter memory of accidentally defeating an industrial spy, and being flooded with orders from NPCs to produce milk powder and diapers for a while. In short, it was a crab ship.
　This is the reason why there is a huge surplus of powdered milk and diapers.

This is the reason why there is a huge surplus of baby formula and diapers. You can make it yourself next time.
"No, why do you have the recipe?　What's with all the paperwork? ......

　When I looked at the documents, I found detailed information about the ingredients used to make disposable diapers and powdered milk, and the process of making them. It looked like an important document of some company.

You also have a book with recipes for making items, right? I found it by accident when I was going through my inventory, but it was a very thick book. ......
"Oh, really?

In the event that you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll be able to find it on the web.
　For example, Zeroth has the "Merlin's Grimoire" and Ad has the "ADO Grimoire". In terms of recipes, there are only the usual "item making recipes".
　It exists in this world in the form of a book, and there are hundreds of thick books stored in subspace. What I gave to Ad was a copy of it.
　And Ad was unaware of it until Xellos told him.

"Can I use ...... to negotiate with the Duke of Delsacis?
It's fine. You can use it as you wish. But if you want to sell it to the public, you'd better learn how to make it from scratch. If you want to commercialize it, you should negotiate with them as soon as possible.
"Thank you, Xeros, for ......!　I'll try to make a prototype with this!　I'll try to make a prototype of this and sell it to the Kingdom of Issaras so they don't kill their children.
"I think if we divide the process into separate parts, we can mass produce in a streamlined fashion. I think it will be very popular among wives with infant children.

　However, we will need a lot of people who can use alchemy.


　As a side note, there was a large amount of this milk powder stored in Zeroth's inventory.
　However, the powdered milk, which would normally be classified as food, was somehow in a corner of the materials list, so I overlooked it. Perhaps it was treated as a material because it had to be dissolved in hot water to be complete.
　The problem was that I didn't notice it in the Great Dark Green Zone of Furan.
　The problem was that I didn't notice it in the Great Dark Green Zone of Furan. It was a valuable source of nourishment, but I missed it, and I was exhausted both physically and mentally after a week of harsh meat-only survival.
　Well, it's hard to believe that he had the time to check the list of ingredients, because the next one came up every time he killed a demon, but when he realized this fact later, he was really depressed.
　At the same time, it could be said that the old man didn't have to walk around with a baby bottle in his mouth, but it was a small matter when he thought about his survival in the harsh natural world where life and death were at stake.

"Xelloss, can you also give me the recipe for making sugar from [Porta Potatoes]? I want to send it to the Kingdom of Isaras.
"Sugar is a precious commodity, so it would be a national project. I think the firewood will have to be imported from the Atrum Empire, but if you can make sugar, you can make enough money .......
Is there a problem with that?
I don't think we'll be able to produce it in time. Also, the quality. It's true that you can get sugar from the stems and leaves, but if you cook the stems and leaves over the wrong heat, you get a bitter taste that is unique to the plant when you extract the sugar. ......
That's something they'll experiment with. I don't think they're going to mass produce it out of the blue.
I hope so. I'll copy it down later.

　As for Xellos, it would be better if Ad could move freely.
　Even if he is treated as a guest of honor, it may cause trouble later on, so I want him to keep some distance from the Kingdom of Issaras. I was going to do everything I could to help.

But thank goodness we have formula and diapers. To be honest, I was worried about breastfeeding alone. ......
I'm sure you're right. When you're in our position, you can't help but feel uneasy about raising children in this world, especially when it comes to hygiene.
"This will make it a little easier to raise [Kanon]. Thank you very much, Mr. Xelloss.
Your name is Kanon-chan?
Yes, in hiragana, Kanon. I wanted to make it a Japanese name, preferably from the Earth .......
"Because Ad-kun was trying so hard to squeeze it out. When he started doing the robot dance, I thought he had finally broken .......
"You'll understand, Xelloss, when you become a parent!　You know how painful it is to think of a name for your child!
I'm more curious as to why you are here without a job?　Lisa-san and Shakti-san are also working diligently as maids, but . I'm pretty sure you had the job of carving the internal magic formula of the magic motor today, right?

　Ado turned his head away as hard as he could.
　He seemed to have just remembered, and his expression was not good.
　And that's when bad things tend to happen. Of course, for Ad, I mean. .......
　Suddenly, the door of the room was kicked down, and someone familiar to Xelloss burst in.

There he is!　Cootie, take him in immediately!
Come on, come on!
What the hell, you guys!　Get off me!
We couldn't let you go. We waited for you and you didn't show, so we came for you. You should be grateful.
No, that's not the point, now we have to stop Yui's reckless behavior. ...... Guhaaa!

　Before he could finish, Cootie's hammer plunged into Ad's stomach.
　I'm not sure what to do. It seems that he only fainted.

"Ms. Belladonna, why are you coming here?　Is the restaurant okay?
Some idiot at ...... is rude to customers and has a low income. If this continues, my store will completely go under. ......
"Why don't you just fire this shopkeeper?　It's impossible to rehabilitate him, no matter how you look at it. There's something wrong with his head from the start.
That's so rude!
I'd love to, but if we let him go, there will be casualties. ....... As for me, I'd rather take care of him without anyone knowing.

　The self-centered shopkeeper, who was nothing but poison, seemed to be on the verge of seriously destroying Belladonna's store. There was a hint of melancholy in her expression.

You can poison them and then feed them to the slime, right?
"...... I see. That's a good idea. He's the most hated man in town anyway, no one will care if he's gone. Cootie's parents wanted him to die in the street somewhere, too, which would be a nice perfect crime.
"That's terrible!　What is the manager doing discussing a murder plan in front of you?　There's no other clerk as good as him!
There are no other excellent clerks like him!　Do you mean the ability to cause trouble for others?
If you were really good, you would have started your own business a long time ago and would not be bothering others. If you are a useless person who can only be a parasite, it would be better for the world if you became slime food.

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　And the old man and the belladonna had no mercy.
　From Xelloss's point of view, Cootie is just like Shallanra, only in a different direction. There is no superiority or inferiority, only the difference between a good person and a truly evil person.


　Above all, there are people who are incompatible with each other, even if they are good people at heart.
　I can only feel disgust for Cootie, who repeatedly does the same thing over and over again, thinking that it is natural and without remorse, even though he is causing trouble to the store he is taking care of.
　The fact that Xelloss and Belladonna agree with each other, that they were once driven into the same kind of trouble and are now victims of the same kind of trouble, has naturally created a strange sympathy between them.
　And when two people of the same kind come together, their thinking becomes more radical.

Why do they agree with each other so much?　Are they in love?　Are they in love?　If they're so good together, let's get married!
I don't feel like a stranger with you, Xelloss. I have a hunch that we're a lot alike.
I have a rotten family member who's just like you, and I'm willing to sacrifice anything to get rid of him. Yes, I'm prepared to kill him with the worst magic I can muster.
"You're just like me? You must be a very talented person.
"You're annoyingly good at causing trouble for others. I want to kill you so badly. ....... I won't kill you easily, though.
I understand. I also think about how much pain I should put my cooties through when I get rid of them. After all, an easy kill is out of the question. You have to give him hell and make him regret he was ever born.
"...............

　Cootie, his life was in danger.
　Like Xellos and Croisus, Belladonna and Xellos should never have met.
　When the two of them got together, especially when it came to revenge, they had a synergistic effect and began to devise radical and vicious plans. Regardless of the differences between their hobbies and revenge, they are two powerful drugs that should not be mixed.
　Cootie began to feel that his life was in serious jeopardy, and he turned pale.

What are you doing now, anyway?　Considering that I've come for you, Ad. ......
"I'm working on a magical moat carriage. His skills in the arcane arts are amazing, and he's made me realize that I'm still in my infancy. Especially the power unit, the magic motor. The magic formula to generate the magnetic force is too detailed for me to do now. I didn't think there was anyone who could carve such delicate magic. It is not an exaggeration to say that it is in the realm of art.
Oh, I see. ....... So you're a member of the mage faction known as the Solstaires?
My position is temporary. I'm a temporary employee. I'm a temporary worker who is sent out to do work when there is a shortage. I also know the former Duke of Creston through that connection.
I see. But even a magic motor is too advanced. ....... Should we have used a steam engine?　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for and how to get there.

　I'm sure you'll be able to understand why.
　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. The magical moat carriage is going to be more expensive than expected.
　The materials themselves can be obtained anywhere, but there are few people who can carve the magic formula that is the foundation of the magic motor, the heart of the carriage.
　I had a feeling that it would take a lot of work just to train the personnel.

I'm sorry, I've rambled on a bit. I don't think I'll be able to meet today's quota, so I'd better start now. Cootie, how long are you shivering?　I'm taking you in now!
Hee~!

　Ad is being dragged away.
　The belladonna also left the room in a good mood, waving her hands in a somewhat light-footed manner.
　Perhaps she was happy to see a technology she did not know. I could sense that he had something in common with Croisus.

"Shun, Ad, will you be back today?　I heard that you have been entrusted with some very important work. ......
"Well?　I've never seen the scene, so I don't know .......

　I've never seen the scene, so I don't know what to make of it." Outside the window, I saw Ad, dressed as a caterpillar with a rope around his neck, being thrown into a carriage with no questions asked. That's terrible.
　His legs were sticking out of the window, scratching like a limpet.


　　I'll be back.


　Ado had been stuck in the Solistaean workshop for a while, while Belladonna, a temporary employee, had returned to her store.
　She had been busy for the past few days and had closed her store for a while, so she opened it for the first time in a while.
　She was going to get the missing ores and magic stones from the Solistare workshop as a reward and spend her time in her own workshop doing research.

"Hey, manager~ ......
What? I'm busy right now, so make it short.
There's a lot of ......... slime in this jar.
That's because the freshest ingredients are better quality and we keep them alive. What's wrong with that?


"Well, what about this weird smelling grass?　From what I can see, it's a poisonous weed. ......
"We need that poisonous plant to make the solution for the medium. It happens all the time.

　Poison and slime.
　For Cootie, the combination of these two things meant that her life was in danger.
　Her face gradually turned pale and her whole body began to shake as if it were a magnitude 7 earthquake. It was like a magnitude 7 tremor.

That's a lie!　The manager is going to take care of me today. ～～～～!
If you have time, you can kill me.
The snake!　Are you going to kill me in your spare time?
If you have time. And if it gets too annoying, I might accidentally kill you.
Inadvertently?　You're going to kill me for carelessness?
As long as you don't do anything stupid. You don't have to do anything stupid. ...... Stupid things. .........

　The Belladonna, smiling wondrously, was a witch herself.
　This was the first time that Kootie had ever felt horrible when a beautiful woman just smiled.
　No matter how many times he saw her, he always forgot about her.

　He promised himself that he would take his job seriously for a while.
　Well, he'll probably forget in less than three days...