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"I'd love to tell you, but you'll have to come over there first."

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　It is no exaggeration to say that Thor, who has defeated a series of powerful threats, is now the most notable person in this border town.

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　He has even summoned the deputy director to speak in front of a conspicuous counter.

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　Enna's well-timed return finally made Thor aware of the buzz around him.

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"What does the hero want with the director?"

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"Well, maybe they'll give you better treatment or something."

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"You've been in the business a long time, Thor. I'm sure he understands what we're going through.

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"I guess they don't like the deputy director after all."

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"Whenever he opens his mouth, all he does is give me sermons, and that's just as well.

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　Nix's complexion quickly turns red at the harsh words mixed in here and there.

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　After glaring as hard as he could at the unspoken adventurers, the deputy director returned to his seat, his shoulders hunched in anger.

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　Thor and the others were also led by Enna to a room in the back of the building.

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　As soon as he saw the large sofa, Moe rushed to it and jumped in.

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　The child bounces his body many times and his smile breaks out.

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　His mood, which had been on an angle since he had been forced to leave the drawing session early, seemed to have been restored in an instant.

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"Moo-chan, are you happy?

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"Yes!"

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"But you can't do that at other people's houses!"

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"I see. I see... I'll have my own place."

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　Moe, who has come to an incomprehensible understanding, climbs up onto Yuril's lap and starts to rock himself there.

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"You're so soft too, Yulil!"

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"Mmmm, you're soft too, Mumm."

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　Returning a smile that seemed to melt the ice, Yuril gently stroked the child's golden curls.

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　Once everyone is seated, an elderly man sitting on the sofa across from us takes off his hat and greets us.

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"Thank you very much for choosing me."

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　The man who bowed politely was Hila, a silversmith who owns a silversmith store in Bossaria.

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　He is dressed in smart black clothes and his gray hair is carefully stroked.

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　His neatly straightened back gives him the air of a gentleman.

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"I am sorry for coming all the way here.

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"No, no, I couldn't help but come when the work is so prestigious."

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　From the look in his eyes as he danced happily, there was no doubt in his mind that he meant what he said.

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　Thor, who had been worried that he had forced the call, let out a little breath of relief.

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"So, today's order, I heard that you wanted trinkets for your wives.

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"Oh, that's the thing..."

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Thank you for waiting.

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　Siecka entered just in time, carrying a flat wooden box.

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　Bowing lightly, she places the box on the low table and takes off the lid.

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　Hila let out a gasp of admiration at the radiance that emerged from inside the box.

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"............I have never seen such a magnificent black vajra stone before."

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　These gems had been obtained by Thor and his friends in the Jade Ant's nest before, and they had left them there instead of selling them off.

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　The black vajra, the dazzling seven-colored vajra, the bright red red jade, and even the blue jade that seems to have the colors of the sea are all here.

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　Even Mu and Sora stopped moving and gazed at the brilliant light.

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"I would like you to make some accessories for me using this stone.

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"Yes, sir. Which stone--"

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"Moo is definitely black..."

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"Well, red is nice, but iridescent is hard to beat.

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"It's too bad we don't have gray."

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　As the women started to speak out loud, the craftsman nodded to them with a gentle smile on his face.

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　Perhaps he is used to this kind of reaction.

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　Hila's face became a little thoughtful and she asked in a calm tone.

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"Excuse me, but I don't think you all know much about the efficacy of this jewel..."

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"Let's see, the blue jade ants protect against something, don't they?"

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That's about all I know. I'm sorry for my ignorance.

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No, no, no. Then let me be so presumptuous as to teach you a few things.

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　According to the silversmith's words, a part of the nucleus of the monster jade ant is imbued with magical power and may have special effects different from those of ordinary gems.

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　The most famous one is azotite, which has the effect of repelling anomalies and has just demonstrated its full power in the recent battle with the witch.

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　As for the other stones, it is said that the red jadeite enhances the owner's physical ability.

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　However, it also has the effect of making the owner fearless, so we should be careful about that.

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　Next is the vajra stone, which has the same effect as the other stones.

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　It seems to be similar to jadeite, but this stone is said to be mainly resistant to physical changes.

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　Specifically, it is said to be largely resistant to the effects of heat and cold.

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　And the Kurogeumashite, he adds, is subject to change from shocks and the like.

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"Oh, I see."

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I didn't know it was that useful. No wonder it fetched such a high price."

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Yes, but there are some concerns.

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　The problem was that if they were worn too often at the same time, they would not be able to fully demonstrate their effectiveness against each other.

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　Therefore, it is necessary to keep a certain distance between them, and the ideal distance is between the head, chest, and the ends of the arms and legs.

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"Hair ornaments, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets," he said.

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Yes, that's right. With that in mind, we would like to know what you would like to see.

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　First of all, Yuril is already wearing a forehead crown of azurite and a necklace of cryolite.

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If so, I would wear an armlet. But I am not used to wearing them, so I would like something light.

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"Yes, sir. How about something like this?

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　Hila nodded her head and drew down the design on the notebook she had taken out and presented it to me.

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　Ulille blinked twice happily, as if he liked the design she showed him.

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　Next was Mu, whose head was already congested with crowns and rings.

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　The remaining places are the arms and the chest. The craftsman, glancing at the child, quickly draws his design.

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"How about this one for you, miss?"

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　Moe's violet eyes shone to their fullest at the idea he was shown.

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　He bounced his body and tapped the insect cage on his waist.

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"A beetle. You know what you're talking about, Grandpa!

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　The necklace was decorated with a beetle motif.

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　When Thor raised his eyebrows at the precise design, the old craftsman smiled secretly.

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"No, I saw you painting happily just now," he said.

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　Apparently, he had witnessed the doodling in the lobby.

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　The last one is Sora, who is empty except for a boulder necklace on her chest.

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　However, she is looking at the jewelry without saying anything, as if she is a little worried about it.

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　The silversmith glances at the big blue ribbon that ties Sora's hair, looks at Thor who is sitting next to her, then looks at the girl's face again, and draws a design in his notebook.

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"How about this one?"

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　The girl's eyes widen at the contents of the notebook offered to her.

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　After nodding her head several times, she turned her expectant gaze toward Thor.

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"Is this okay?　Thor-chan."

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　He exhaled quietly and scratched the bottom of his chin.

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"Yeah, whatever."

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"Yes!"

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　It was a design of a small ring.

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