Hey, hey, Dariel...!　Are you okay...?

　Lizet, who had been standing on the sidelines for a long time, finally interrupted here.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a contract with the demon side to deal with Mithril.　
You don't have to worry about it.　What about her?

　I don't think it's in his nature to be obsessed with power struggles and trying to reel them in.
　Zebiantes is.

　The only thing that controls her is purely the greed of 'I want mithril'.
　It's because she's like that that there's no need to be vigilant.

But then why are you fighting...?
Even if you don't have a plan, if you're on a roll, you'll be hard to handle. First of all, I want you to know who's stronger.

　There are equal deals that begin on top of that.

'So here's what Mithril's selling price will be.
"It's absurdly expensive!　What an outrage!
Well, of course it is. Of course it is. The humans are in charge of mithril production now. If you don't like it, we'll skip this story.
No, you are buying it!　You must provide the money!
I knew these Senior Demons were wealthy.

　As long as you pay us, we have no complaints.

'By the way, Mr. Zeviantes, what are you going to do with your mithril?

　In case you're wondering what it's for.
　I think I heard it earlier.

Of course!　You must make it a magic tool!

　Yeah, I know.
　It's like you said before.

　The art of fighting is magic for the demon race.
　However, that doesn't mean you can't become invincible by yourself as long as you can use magic.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good time with them.

　There are a number of magic tools for various purposes, such as stabilizing magic power, assisting in attribute changes, and releasing accumulated magic power at the required time.

　Zebiantes wants to make them using mithril as a material.
　Mithril is the best material for making magic tools as well.

　It's not that even super advanced wizards like the Four Heavenly Kings don't need assistance from magic tools, rather they probably need higher quality magic tools to handle higher magic.

''Could it be........that you are using that magic tool to fight a revenge battle against the heroes......?''

　Lizete says worriedly.

''This person has fought a human race hero before and was defeated. Equipped with more powerful magic tools, he's going to win this time...''
It's not true.

　It was easily denied.

What I want is a fashionable magic tool that will enhance my beauty. There is no need for such a bloody use.
'Huh...'

　I see.

　A powerful magic tool made from mithril is treated as an accessory.

　It's reassuring in my current position, but when I think back to when I was an assistant to the Four Heavenly Kings, this debauchery.......tears......!

Don't cry, Dariel!　Don't worry, Master Droyer of the soil is serious enough!　And, just in case, the water!
That's half of...!　Half of the Four Heavenly Kings are dysfunctional........!

　Rizzet comforted me, but I was in a 'what the hell' mood.

'More than that!　He's got something on his mind!

　That's not the point.
　I'm most concerned about your pardennen behavior!

That's what I'm curious about, what you have!
What?

　Ah.
　You mean the Hermes sword.

'It looked like it was in the middle of a fight, but it stretched and contracted and was very vivacious!　I want the same thing!

　She's definitely the type of person who wants a toy that belongs to someone else.

I would love to incorporate this magical quality into my new magical instrument!　And I want to use it for a surprise gimmick!
Are you going to dress up or something...?

　With that said, this Hermes sword.

　It is the best work of the late genius blacksmith Grandpa Smith's last work.
　The effects of Hermes silver, an alloy that changes its shape in response to aura, are certainly amazing, and I can understand why Zeviantes would be envious of it.

　I'm proud to say that I'm a proud replacement for Grandpa Smith in heaven.

It's a product created by the human race's blacksmiths. And he even used the alchemy of the demon tribe.
"What is that?　It looks amazing!

　Zebiantes' bite grew stronger and stronger.

I, too, want to have a human blacksmith to make magic tools!　Introduce me!
What?

　I don't think a blacksmith can make a magic tool, do you?
　And I'm sure you have no idea about magic.

'If it's money, you pay on top of that!
Would you like to at least try to negotiate?

　If I can get paid, there is no pros and cons.
　I decided to cross over to a blacksmith working in the village of Lax.

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A grimoire...?

　Sakai, the blacksmith who leads the workshop, accepts this outlandish offer.
　He doesn't seem surprised or panicked.

''I knew it would come one day, you know. Ever since Master showed me how to move the magic tool that he desperately needed when he was developing the Hermes Sword, you showed me how to move it.

　I didn't do it, okay?
　I was there to watch the late Grandpa Smith make an alloy with a magic tool he got through a back channel from somewhere, and this Sakai-kun was there as an apprentice of Grandpa's.

''To be honest, I don't feel comfortable with it. Magic tools are used by demons, right?　We've always been told that the demon race is the enemy of the human race...!

　I understand how you feel, Sakai.

　Are the humans and the demons really incompatible with each other, no matter what the circumstances?

But you know........if Master had been alive, I'm sure he would have taken it on.

　Sakai said.
　His mentor.
　'Smith, the great blacksmith, despite his boisterousness.

'He had that kind of personality, so he couldn't help but try the unknown. And through trial and error, he would acquire new techniques. I was his apprentice, so I can't help but inherit his strengths.
"Sakai-kun!

　What a reassuring word!

But as you can imagine, I wouldn't want to bother the humans with something I've created, would I?
I mean, how's that, Zeviantez?

　Check with the client.

'It's all right!　My magic tools are there to decorate me!

　It makes me sad that the Four Heavenly Kings can say that much.

''Alright. Blacksmith Sakai, I will challenge the unknown territory that even my master has never ventured into!

　Grandpa Smith is going to be frustrated behind the grass and leaves.
He said, "I wanted to take a shot at it too.

Then let's get right to work on my order!

　Zebiantes tells Sakai-kun the image of the magic tool he wants him to make as soon as possible.

'Here, like this!　Shepard!　They want it to come cuing and clang!
"Oh, I see!

　I can tell from that.
　It's amazing.

But since I'm not a demon, I can't do the essential part, so I need the cooperation of my profession.
"He didn't miss a beat!　I'm going to send you an alchemist who specializes in making my magic tools!
'That's great!　That's nice!

　He's in high spirits.

It's a rare and precious experience to be able to see the know-how of making a magic tool in person!　I'm so motivated!

　Your enthusiasm for creation is a master's gift.

'I wonder if this was the right thing to do...!

　Me and Lizette are completely out of the mosquito net and can't follow the conversation.

'It's fine.　It's like the human race and the demon race are working together.

　To be honest, I don't want to make enemies with either of them, as I have a complicated background as a human who was raised by the demon race.

　I can't help but wish that the human race and the demon race would get along with each other from this point on.

The problem for that is...

　I hadn't forgotten that an entity that would be a problem for the foreseeable future was just around the corner.

　A brave man, Radie.

　He is training in this village.
　What would happen if we ran into the Four Heavenly Kings, Zebiantes?