"Processing is ......?

　The owner is trembling.

"Yes.
What do you mean?　This sword is perfect.　This sword is perfect, so why does it need to be modified?

　He seems to be angry.

　I hate to break it to you, but this sword is useless as it is.
　From the beginning, I only saw this sword as a material.

If it stays like this, ...... no, I think it can be made into a better sword.
Who's going to do it?
I will.
You can't do that!

　The owner leaned forward.

"Kurt, are you sure you can do it?
Kurt, are you sure you can do it? - "Process Mr. Abel's weapon?　Wouldn't that be counterproductive?

　Lara tilted her head and Marise tried to stop her.

"Well, well. Watch this.

　I took out a magic stone from inside my clothes.
It's a magic stone I found in the 《Treasure Labyrinth》.
　This time, I'll use it to quickly modify the sword I bought.

"A magic stone? ......?　Why do you have something so expensive?

　The shopkeeper spat at me.

"Well, I picked it up on the street, didn't I?
"It's like a pebble. ......

　The owner spits at him.

"Then I'll start processing it. Is that okay?
You bought it, so you can do whatever you want with it, but ...... are you sure you want to do this?
Yeah.

　I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

"You're still a funny kid. That's fine. I'll lend you my smithy. You can use it to your heart's content.
"Oh, that's all right, I'm done.
What?

　The owner almost fell over.

"Hey, when did you do that?　...... Hmm?　Where's the magic stone you were holding earlier?
While I was talking to you, sir. I put it in the sword.
I got it in. ......?　How is that even possible ......?

　The shopkeeper rolled his eyes.

　I'm not sure if the civilization of this time period has a method of directly processing magic stones and substituting them into swords or something.
　I'm not sure what to make of that.
　So I incorporated the magic stone into the sword, gave it magic ......, and processed it so that it would easily take hold.

What's changed?
It looks the same to me. ......

　Lara and Marise put their faces close to the sword.
　...... Are you saying that you have doubts about my processing skills?

　I'm not sure what to make of that.
　I'm not sure if it's because I'm not a good blacksmith or because I'm not a good blacksmith. ...... But there was only one blacksmith in the world who was a little better than me.
　In the first place, golden magic is not very suitable for production jobs.

You're right. ...... shopkeeper. Do you have anything I can try out?

　I ask.

"A test slash?　If so, there's the Mad Doll. It's a doll comparable to an orichalcon. No matter how many times you slash at it, it'll be fine!

　I'm pretty sure it's that fragile doll we used for target shooting in the entrance exam, right?

　Well, it's okay.
　It's good enough for a test slash.


　After that, I went out to the back of the store where the Mad Doll was placed in front of me.


　Looking at the doll, there were countless cuts and scratches on it.
　As the shopkeeper had said, it was used as a test doll, but I guess that proves that no one has ever been able to cut it in two.

Don't put too much pressure on it.　Don't put too much pressure on it, because some idiots have broken bones because the Mad Doll was too hard.

　The shopkeeper advised.

I understand. I'll try not to put too much pressure on it.

　I held the sword in one hand and looked at the Mad Doll.

"Yes.

　I slashed the Mad Doll in a random direction.

　Then - the Mad Doll was sliced up and down in one swift motion.



What about ......?

　The owner keeps his mouth half open.

"Mm, ......, that's about right.

　I only used one magic stone. That's about right.
　I put the sword back in its sheath, thinking that.

Thank you very much. I'll leave you to it.
"Wait a minute!

　He held me back.

"Why does it cut so well?
Yes. Because after I took in the magic stone, I gave it magic such as [Sharpening +500%], [Strengthening +500%], and [Lightening].
I'm not sure what you mean by that.　I've never heard of it, and I've never heard of it being able to grant double or triple magic!

　I'm actually granting more than that, but I'm afraid the shopkeeper will lose his back.
　I don't want to say more than that.

And ...... I thought I had made a good sword, but there's no way I'm going to cut a Mad Doll in half with a swing that light!
"Oh, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Mad dolls are expensive, aren't they? I'll fix it right away.
What?

　The shopkeeper's eyes popped out of his head in amazement when I restored the Mad Doll with Restoration Magic.

I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's worth it.
"Of course not. I can't be surprised every time. It's Kurt.

　The two of you don't seem too surprised, but the dumbfounded look in your eyes is a mystery.

　Well.
　I've bought the sword, fixed the Mad Doll, and I'm done.

　As I was about to leave the weapon shop again.

"Wait!　...... No, wait!

　He held me back again.

I'm sorry I've been so rude to you!
"No, no, I don't mind. I'll take this.
"Oh, I've got five of my best ....... No!　I only need one!　Just one sword, can you do what you just did?　I'll pay you whatever you want for it!

　Oh dear.

It's impossible. You're right. Besides, I don't have any more magic stones, so I can't do what I did before.
I don't care!　I don't care! ......, please!　I'm asking you for the rest of my life!

　The shopkeeper put his hands together and bowed his head.

　I don't think he's going to let me leave.
　However, I don't think it's the same as giving it away for free.
　I have no choice.

"Oh, okay. I'll give you one. But I can't guarantee the quality.
"Oh, thank you!
But I don't want any money. Well, ......, if you have any good materials or swords, or if you have any information, please be the first to tell me.
Are you sure you want to do that?
I can do it in one second and I don't get paid that much.
What, one second?

　Getting information should be a higher priority than money right now.
　After that, I gave the shopkeeper's prized item a [slash speed +500%] and left the store this time.