The next day, Rio, Iris, and Maifa start training to become idols after collecting moon ore from the dragon's territory and leaving the job to Galdon.

　Using a park in the town of Ravilton, Uru became their leader and taught them songs and dances.

　At first, Uru refused to teach them, saying, "We're not good enough to teach others! At first, Ulu was about to refuse to teach, saying, "I'm not good enough to teach others!" but three of my students looked at each other and made bad faces, and then bowed their heads in a breathless manner, saying, "'Ulu-sensei, please! But the three of my students looked at each other and made bad faces.

　And so, the three students began their lessons.

　On the first day, Ulu was off work at the bakery, so she watched them all together, but from the next day, she had to work during the day, so Ulu only watched them a little in the early morning and at night.

　In spite of the short training period, all three of them were able to absorb the techniques remarkably well.

　Rio's ability to learn dance was particularly outstanding, and once Uru showed him how to do it, he immediately imitated the movements with great accuracy, surprising Uru, who was his instructor.

　Iris showed particular talent in learning to sing, and with her pure voice and good sense of pitch, she quickly acquired a singing ability that could be considered professional.

　As for Maifa, she still tried to skip the practice exquisitely, but strangely enough, her skills were not inferior to those of Rio and Iris, so I still don't understand Maifa.

　So, by the third night of practice, Uru was dumbfounded at the level he had reached, and said, "Talent is cruel. ..." The girl in charge of coaching collapsed in a heap.

　Well, Rio and the three of us had been training in singing and dancing from morning to night for almost all of those three days, and it was the result of our efforts.
　However, the results were so great that those who were watching their growth around them must have been heartbroken, which I also understand.

　That's it.
　I guess I should think of these three as ultimate life forms with extraordinary growth potential, and not compare them to myself.

　Anyway, Rio, Iris and Maifa's training as idols went surprisingly well.
　At this rate, I thought they might seriously win the contest this weekend, and as I watched from the side, I gradually grew hopeful.

　But unfortunately, things were not all right.

　It was the morning of the fourth day after I gave Galdon the moon ore.
　On this day, too, I visited Galdon's Armory as part of my daily routine.

　Galdon greeted me in the store, but he had dark circles under his eyes, his hair and beard were shaggy, and he looked exhausted.

　I could almost guess from his expression, but I asked him to confirm.

"Good morning, Mr. Galdon. How's the progress in making the Shroud of Light?

　In response, behind the counter of Galdon's armory, the dwarf owner says dismissively.

"Hmm, don't you see, boy? If things were going well, you wouldn't look like this.

　Galdron says in a tone of annoyance.
　I don't think it's very mature, but I think it's understandable since he's probably suffering from a lot of mental damage.

　For the past couple of days, Galdon has been acting like this, and his haggardness seems to be getting stronger day by day.

　In other words, the progress of the production of the "necklace of shading" is not good.

　I think the reason why he looks like this is because Galdon is really working on it, sparing no time to sleep. .......

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.

I can use moon ore to smelt metal without any problem!　But the process of turning it into a necklace just doesn't work!　d*mn it ......!

　I was tempted to say, "You don't have to strain yourself," but I thought that would not be possible, so I decided not to say anything.

　Since Uru's life was at stake, I couldn't say that she should give up rashly just because she seemed to be suffering.

　On the other hand, Galdon, having said that he would complete the project at all costs, could not give up so easily.

I'm sorry, but I'm counting on you. If there's anything I can do, please let me know.

　That's all I said, and I left the store.
　Galdon's voice was rather weak as he replied, "Yes.

　When I walked out of the store, Rio and the three others were waiting for me.
　I thought it would be better to let Galdon's irritation get the better of him, so I let him wait outside.

"How was it, brother?

　Rio asked me, and I patted his head and answered.

It doesn't seem to be going well. I hope it works out. ......

I know. ....... It's already the day of the stage in three nights, and without it, Ur-chan won't be able to go on stage. ......

　Iris says worriedly.
　On the other hand...

...... That dwarf, for all his big talk, is surprisingly not that big of a deal.

　I smacked her lightly on the head for saying such a ridiculous thing.

"Hey, Maifa, don't say that in front of her. Mr. Galdon is trying his best. And he said that trinkets were not his specialty, so that could not be helped. ......

　But then, I suddenly realized something.

　Galdon said that he could smelt metal using moon ore without any problem, but the process of processing it into a necklace did not go well.

　But why did he ask Galdon to make the Shroud Necklace in the first place?

　There was another candidate for a custom-made craftsman.
　I think "she" was talking about...

　When I reached that point, I couldn't stand it any longer and ran out of there.

"Hey, bro!　Where are you going, running like that?

　When Rio stopped me, I turned around and shouted to my students.

"We're going to the other armorer!


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　So I headed down the central avenue, and in front of the store I wanted to go to, I saw Liselle, the elf owner craftswoman, in charge of opening the store that day.

　When she noticed me, she smiled and said to me.

"Oh, it's you, Mr. Brett, the s*xy man who's been promoting your harem of beautiful loli girls. What are you doing here this morning?

"Please don't give me a strange name. I'd like to ask you something, Miss Liesel.

Me?　...... Okay, okay. Come on in, we can't just stand around talking. I'll at least offer you some tea.

　And so we were ushered into the reception room of Liselle's armory, where we spoke to Liselle.

I had asked Galdon to make a necklace of shade, but although he could smelt the metal using moon ore, Galdon was stuck in the process of processing it into a necklace.

　So, I thought that Liselle, who was skilled in the production of trinkets and armor, might be able to do something about it.



　After listening to her, Liselle murmured, "I see," and then replied.

I think I can do it, if you want me to take over from there. ...... I didn't know that. I didn't know that you were not good at making trinkets and armor. I thought you were better than me in pure armor making skills, but I guess not. That's a little surprising.

　When I heard this, I sat up from the sofa and said, "Well," with joy, and Liselle showed me her palm and said, "It's just..." and annotated it.

As you can see, Mr. Gardon is very proud and stubborn, isn't he?　I'm sure his pride wouldn't allow him to leave me in the middle of a task. He hates me like a scorpion, you know. I'm sure he thinks I'm a money-grubber and doesn't see me as a craftsman at all. ...... I'm in love with his skills.

　I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that.

　And then....
　There was a knock on the door of the reception room.

　When Liselle said, "Come in," a suit-wearing clerk from Liselle's armory came into the reception room, walked up to Liselle, and asked her a question.

　Liesel was surprised and asked the clerk back.

"Is Mr. Galdon in front of the store?

"Yes. Yes, he wants to see you, Miss Liesel. He's not making any noise today. Shall I turn him away?

　Liesel pondered for a moment and then replied to the shopkeeper.

No, sir. I don't mind, just let me through here.