"You don't have to pay for it. You've shown me a good one, and I'll give you that sword for free.

The smith said, regaining his composure as he left the test cutting room and came back to the checkout counter.

That's not how it works, sir. You made me such a good sword, I'll pay for it.

I took out 15,000 Sol from my storage spell.

"No, no, no. This is my apology for doubting you. That's not a good attitude for a customer who uses the sword properly. That's why I can't accept your payment.

The forger still refused to accept the money.

...... The second person of my name has been changed from "you" to "you" at some point, so I guess this forger is really trying not to take the money.
But ......, that would make me feel like I owe him something, and that would leave me with a bad aftertaste.

So I suggested this.

I suggested, "Let me pay for it this time. However, ...... if this sword breaks in the future, please make me another sword made of Lunar Metal. I don't want to go to another smith and be turned away again. As long as you promise to do that, I'm fine with it.

When he replied, ...... "If that's the case," the forger finally accepted the payment.

"Good day!

In the event that you've got any questions regarding where and how to use the site, you can contact us at .......

So, ......, let's go to Artemis.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not.



I checked my direction and took off in myotrope.



Two full days later.

We came to a lake.

This time we came to a different lake than the one we froze before.
We found this lake by accident when we were coming back from the moon and looking down at the earth.

The purpose of coming to this lake, as before, was to use the freezing magic as a base for the ruyi-bar, but there is a reason why I went all the way to a place that takes two whole days to get to, instead of a lake near .......

The reason is that this lake was bright red.

On the planet I was on before my reincarnation, there was a lake that was highly alkaline and completely devoid of living organisms. ...... That lake was also famous for its bright red color.
Perhaps this lake is one of them.

Strongly alkaline lakes are not suitable for life from the start, so it is safe to assume that there is no life at all in them.
In other words, if my prediction is correct, it would be safe to freeze the lake without any consideration for the organisms living in ...... lakes.

My current divine power is a little insufficient to strengthen the life force of the entire lake.
Now that Artemis was not with me, it was important to select a base that would not bother the creatures.

I moved the myotrope to the surface of the lake and activated the poison detection spell.

"Detecting high concentrations of carbonic acid ions, huh? Definitely.

After confirming that my prediction was correct, I used the detection spell to confirm the absence of the creature, and then thrust my wand into the lake.

"Caucasus, order freeze magic.

I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who has a problem with this.

...... It's going to be another week-long round trip.



A few days later.



A few days later.

"Artemis, it's time for you to pick me up.

I asked when the tip of the rickshaw was somewhat close to the moon.

"Okay.

Immediately after Artemis' reply, we were enveloped in light ...... and arrived safely at the moon.

I'm not sure what to say. I didn't expect to see you so soon after .......

I agree. I agree. ...... Here's what I promised.

After exchanging greetings, I took out all the hylnametal from the storage magic.
By the way, the work of separating the Hyrna Metal from the corpse of the Lunar Golem was done during the trip to the lake.

"Oh, so this is Hyrna Metal. ......

As Artemis approached the heylen metal, it glowed in a strange way.
Artemis said that the quality of the divine power changes when the Hylnametal is nearby, and ...... that's probably what's happening now.

What do you think?　Is the quality of the divine power going to change?

I asked.

'Well, a little bit, yeah. This amount is not enough to make a definite change in quality. ......

"I see.

The effect seemed to be less than I expected.
I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you.
I guess that's how it is.

While I was thinking about this, ...... Artemis asked me a question.

'Valerius, if you don't mind, can you tell me more about how you made the Heirna Metal?　I tried many experiments in the past to refine Heiluna Metal, but ...... none of them worked.

'Oh, really? I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I think it's a good idea. That's it.

I didn't know that's what it was. ....... But it's strange. Is there a demon that uses Lunar Metal as food?

"Well. Golems are such creatures. I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one.

I took out a bottle of beast inosinic acid from my storage spell and shook it.






If you go to ...... .
Artemis looked at the unexpected.

"That bottle is ...... Hey Valius, are you acquainted with the Kirin by any chance?

"......?　Well, I do know him. ...... What about it?

"Can you tell me more about that ...... story?

For some reason, the conversation turned to Artemis wanting to know about the Kirin.

Yes, you're right. .......
A picture is worth a thousand words, you know.
In any case, let's try summoning a qilin here.