32-32 "Making a workshop ⑥"




 --The second day of workshop building.

 The first day was spent setting up the environment for each storage unit of materials and saving magic power to the magic stones. Since we were working with safety in mind, setting up the magic tools would inevitably take some time.

 If they were to malfunction, the materials could be wiped out. With that in mind, we had to be very careful.

''Well, shall we begin today?''

 The second day's main work will be in regards to magic tools.

 The production of the magic tools will basically be mainly accessory type and simple tools like the auto-heating pot that Wraith has. The accessory type magic tools are similar to the shock resistance ring that Wraith made before he went to the forest.

''--Well, speaking of which, I want to try something first, if that's alright?''
Yes, do you need anything?

 The Wraith had one idea that he had been thinking about during the time he had on hand yesterday. If this was possible, it was a substitute that would allow for considerable efficiency in the production of magic tools.

 Since there wasn't much that could be done, this was the result of having gathered wisdom. It can be a bit clunky at times, but he does what he has to do when he has to.

 After asking Nicola for permission, Wraith took out a sheet of paper with great enthusiasm. Wraith smoothly writes on the blank piece of paper. While Sylvia, Daisy and Nicola were staring at him - Wraith's hand stopped with a snap.

 Wraith turns the completed paper towards the three of them.

''This is....I see.''

 The first to react was Nicola, who specializes in that path. After all, he's only doing this as a business, and he seemed to understand it at a glance.

 On the contrary, the two remaining people were staring at the paper as if they had no idea what they were talking about. What was drawn on the paper was something like a formation composed of patterns.

''A magic circle...?  No, but I've never seen it shaped like this before...

 Sylvia, who knows a lot about magic-related matters, will mumble and whisper her guesses. However, there is no way that a wraith who is not a mage can handle anything related to magic.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that it's the right thing to call it a magic circle, but I don't think it's drawn for the purpose of using magic like Sylvia and the other mages.

 Wraith looked at Sylvia, who was grunting and giggling. Next to her, a sullen-looking Daisy looked at Wraith as if seeking an explanation.

'So what's this then?'
To put it simply, it's a magic square for making magic tools. It's like taking the magical effects contained in the magic square and using the 'grant' of alchemy to make accessories and such.

 There are different types of alchemy.

 Alchemy with the role of an extension of the medicine man, such as the creation of potions. The alchemy of processing weapons and armor, as well as creating magical tools.

 The idea that Wraith came up with relates to the creation of magical tools.

''So, what exactly is that thing you want to try?''

 Nicola asks with interest.

I don't know if it's possible, but I wonder if it's possible to supply magic power from the magic stone to this magic square as well. If it's possible, it won't take much effort to make a magic square and it will save time.

 A magic square is disposable in nature.
 Once it is used to make a magic tool, it will lose its magical effect. Also, when creating a magic tool, the magic square must be redrawn.

 However, if the magic stone could supply magic power, it would be a different story. By constantly sending magic power to the magic circle, it was not impossible to use the magic circle permanently.

 That would require a lot of magic power to maintain it, but it's a form of relying on the performance of that skeleton's magic stone, which is a first-class product when it comes to storing magic power.

 This is the idea that Wraith came up with to improve the efficiency of creating magic tools.

''........Ah, I see, is that what you mean? Perhaps it's possible. However, even I haven't seen Wraith-san's magic formula, so it will take some time.

 No longer are Sylvia and Daisy left behind, and Wraith and Nicola's story goes on. Not surprisingly, they have a lot of knowledge about magic tools and the like, so they can imagine what they want to do without a detailed explanation.

 In front of the two dumbfounded people, the discussion between Wraith and Nicola becomes frenzied - and eventually comes to an end.

''--Then, please do as I told you!
Yeah, I'll take care of it!

 There was a sense of unity between the two of them after the talk was over. They shook hands passionately and Nicola went to work.

 As for Wraith, he stood in front of Sylvia and Daisy, who were standing there.

'Sorry, I was too enthusiastic about the story. Sylvia, can I ask you to help me now?
'Oh, yes, I'm fine!
Thank you. Okay, I'll need you to make that bag of grimoire we were talking about yesterday.

 Most of the work of building the workshop was something that could only be left to Nicola. The Wraiths, who had their hands free, had no choice but to do other things.

'What exactly am I supposed to do?'
''I'd like to ask Sylvia to inject some magic power. But it's not just about putting magic power in, so I'll explain that part later. Well, I'll basically take care of the troublesome part, so don't get defensive.

 Wraith had already heard the story from Nicola about the creation of the bag of magic tools. Therefore, he has a pretty good understanding of how to make it.

 The question is whether or not Wraith will not make mistakes in the process of making it.

''Well, let's do it,''

 Wraith finishes preparing for his creation.
 He holds a thin brush, a bottle filled with a liquid that glows faintly blue, and a bag that he usually uses.

 Inside the bottle is a special liquid that absorbs magic power, which can be taken from the Vet used to heal Sylvia.

 The liquid has already absorbed the magic power of the Wraith.

 The Wraith puts the brush in his hand into the liquid in the bottle. And--.

Mmm....

 Struggling.

 With an unaccustomed brush, I draw the magic square on the surface of the bag.

 The magic square that I'm drawing now is a special magic square that works only with patterns made up of magic power, and it's the first time for Wraith to draw it.

 Even if you know it in knowledge, it's hard to see it for the first time.

 Besides, I used a brush that I don't normally use. It's not a process that can be completed in a single-handed manner.

 With Sylvia and Daisy watching over her, Wraith keeps silent and quietly moves the brush. I've been doing that for about thirty minutes.

Okay, this should be good!

 What broke the silence was the voice of a jubilant Wraith.

 In his hand was the bag that had successfully finished carving the magic circle. It was worth the careful and cautious effort, but there was no particularly notable failure.

''Now it's Sylvia's turn. Use some space expansion magic on this magic circle.
'Spatial expansion magic, eh? Can you handle something as simple as that?
''Oh, this magic circle is meant to absorb magic, so the magic doesn't have to be large in scale.''
I understand.

 Sylvia closed her eyes and focused her mind. Then she silently activated her magic.

 Then the magic circle drawn on the bag glows strongly blue. In a few seconds, the light subsided - a nondescript bag appeared.

''........Success, is it?''

 Wraith muttered with an indescribable expression. In my heart, I would like to believe that I have succeeded.

''Let's give it a try.''

 Wraith nodded at Daisy's words and put the bottle that was close at hand in his bag. Then she felt as if she was being swallowed up by a different space.

'Whoa!'

 Surprised, Wraith yanked his hand out of his bag without a second thought. I just understood by the feel of it now.

''Success........!
Really? You did it!

 The second day of workshop making.

 It was Wraith's first attempt to successfully obtain a bag of magic tools.