--The third day of workshop making.

'Ooh, it's going to be like this?'
'Well, I haven't even drawn the camp yet, or started supplying it, so it's not complete.

　Currently in front of the Wraith were several silver-colored platforms. At first glance they look like ordinary platforms, but the material they are made of is mithril. Mithril is a material that boasts the highest performance in the conduction of magic power. As a medium for supplying magic power to the camp, it's the most suitable for this.

　Successfully, the Wraith's plan that we discussed on the second day had taken shape.
　The fact that it had taken shape immediately after we spoke just yesterday was largely due to Nicola's excellence. Remembering Daisy's words about Nicola's skill, Wraith nodded one thing that was certainly true.

''For now, as long as Wraith-san draws the camp, I'll take care of the rest.
Yes, sir.

　There are five in total.
　Only one Jin can be drawn per platform, so there are only five automatically.

　There are dozens of battlefields. You have to choose the effect you want to sell as a magic tool from among them.
　Basically, the ones that anyone can handle and still be convenient are the priority. Wraith selects the ones that are useful in his brain.

'Okay, I've decided,'

　The choice was quick. To begin with, the number of squads that Wraith himself uses is not that many. There are even some squads that I know of in terms of knowledge, but I've never used them.

　I take out a small bottle from the bag that has just recently evolved into a magic tool. What's inside is a white and silver paint-like substance.

　Mithril is known as an extremely hard ore, besides having a high conductivity of magic power. Therefore, it is difficult to carve a camp directly into it. As a countermeasure, Wraith took out a semi-liquid form of processed mithril.

　Even if mithril changes its shape, its magical power conductivity is still high. Therefore, if you draw a camp using this paint, magic power will pass through without any problems. By the way, if you convert it into money, it's quite a bit of money. It was a necessary expense, so it couldn't be helped, but I was starting to feel a little lonely in my pocket.

''Shall we do our best to moisten our pockets?

　Enough spirit.

　Wraiths put paint on the brushes that they also used to make the bag of magic tools. The painting team is familiar with the kind of painting I'm always using, so there's little worry about failure.

　However, if you think about using it for a long time to come, you have to paint more carefully and more carefully than usual.

'Huh, I learned to handle a brush yesterday. I won't fail!

　Wraith shouts the words like a flag on high and starts moving his brush. If he does this, he's just an idiot.

　He's sure to be subjected to Daisy's cold gaze.

　However, Wraith has a reputation when it comes to technology. He doesn't have any hesitation in moving his brush, and he draws beautiful lines smoothly. He is somehow a man with dexterity in his hands.

　That dexterity was acquired as a result of being overworked as a scullery maid by his master, though. Let's just ignore that for now. It will only make me sad.

　Wraith finished drawing five camps in about ten minutes. He succeeded in folding the flag successfully without any mistakes.

''Hmm, a masterpiece.

　Wraith mutters somewhat contentedly.

　Perhaps it's because of his position of having little work to do in the making of the workshop, but he feels a sense of fulfillment even with a little work. If he continues to grow, he will be able to safely become a respectable company employee.

　I have enough qualities. ........Sadly.

''It looks like it's complete. Well then, I'll draw the circuit from the magic stone for the rest.
Is there anything else I can do?
'No, not really. The only thing left to do is to pull the circuit that supplies magic power to the installed magic tools. However, it will take some time to pull the circuit, so please wait until then.
Oh, I see. Yes, sir.

　In other words, as long as the supply of magic power starts, the workshop is almost complete.

''It's kind of ... bored.''

　Since the work was nearing its end, Daisy and Sylvia did not come today. In other words, I was alone.

'I won't interfere, can I watch you work?'
Hmm, that's okay. Well, when I say work, I don't do much.

　Wraith has never experimented with anything related to magic stones. He decided that it wouldn't be a bad idea to take a look at it for the future.

''Well then, I'll take your word for it.

　Nicola started walking on the second day with a magical stone filled with magic with Wraith and the others. The Wraiths followed.

'By the way, how do you draw a circuit?'
Yeah, they're already starting to pull.
...Oh, really?

　To Wraith, it looks like he's just walking around with a magic stone. I doubt if this is really how the circuit is drawn.

''There are a lot of magical elements in this work, so I think it would be difficult for alchemists to understand it just by looking at it.
I see.

　Wraith had a talent regarding alchemy. But unfortunately, he had no talent for magic at all.

　Hence, he was completely unaware that Nicola was using magic to pull a circuit.

　As long as he couldn't understand the work, it would be time for him to just follow behind Nicola's walking from here on out. Well, even so, it's somewhat better than just sitting around in a daze by yourself.

'Come to think of it, Nicola-san used to be an adventurer with Daisy, right?

　Wraith, who was no longer handy, threw a few words at Nicola. Nicola, who had enough time to have a conversation, responded honestly to it.

'There was a time like that, wasn't there? And that's where me and Daisy-chan met in the first place.
Wow, I can't imagine what it's like.
'About three years ago now, I think. Daisy couldn't have a party with anyone because of her personality. I was the one who asked her out. Well, it was love at first sight.
'Oh, I can imagine that...'

　Had Daisy been here, no doubt both of them would have said something extreme. However, Wraith could clearly see the scene that Nicola had mentioned.

　After all, Daisy's personality hasn't changed even now. Only a very good-natured person or someone with an equally odd personality could get along with Daisy.

　If I had to categorize Lace, I'd say she's somewhere between a good-natured good-natured and a weird personality.

　By the way, Nicola is shaking it off. I'm not saying to which one.

'Well, that's why I was an adventurer for a short time. It's a nostalgic story now.'
By the way, what made you decide to quit being an adventurer?
Hmm, I guess so. It's partly because I just love making things and partly because I met someone who had a big influence on me.
A man?
'Yes. He's the one who showed me the way to be a craftsman.

　Nicola has a somewhat happy expression on her face. It was an expression that showed that she adored that 'a certain person'.

''Who is that person?''

　I was curious, so I asked him.

It's a good thing that I'm a good sport. It's a beautiful sight, you know, and I still believe that my first love was that person--
"Well wait a minute. What did you just say?

　Wraith couldn't help but break off the conversation and ask back at the name he'd heard somewhere.

'Yes?　His name is Rulimes.
... yeah.

　Unfortunately, I didn't mishear it. Confirming this fact, a voice of donkeys escaped from Wraith's mouth. After all, the way Nicola spoke, it was as if Lulimes was a great person.

　That, the helpless Wraith's mentor, Lurimes.

　What I can recall are the scattered days. A training that could not be called education by a master without a shred of compassion.

　However, to the Nicola in front of her, he seems like a person she admires. Lace can't help but want to hold her head up.

''Nicola-san, I won't say anything bad about you, so you should stop making that person the only target. I'm your apprentice, I'll tell you that.''
'What?　...Disciple?

　Nicola looks confused by Wraith's words. It's obvious. She was suddenly told that he was the disciple of someone she admired.

　The surprise was so great that Nicola almost dropped the magic stone.

''Come to think of it, I'm pretty sure you said you had an apprentice...''
''Yes, I'm his disciple. I don't know how we met, but that guy is the only one you can't take as a role model. Really.
Really, is that all you have to do...?

　Nicola is slightly taken back by Wraith's desperation. However, as a Wraith, I'm risking my life to not create more people like my master.

It's a good idea. I'm sure you've been a disciple of Rulimes-san. No wonder you have extraordinary ability.
'Well, there's a lot going on.... Ha, ha, ha.....

　The lightless eyes and dry smile create an aura of darkness. With that darkness that seems to swallow everything, Nicola can only return a wry smile.

''But I'm not giving up!　See Mr. Rulimes again, and...eh, eh, eh, eh....

　Nicola begins to have a pink fantasy in her brain. Now she had a look on her face that was typical of a ladylike. Wraith turned to look at Nicola as she looked at the pathetic person.

'I'd like to see if there's someone out there who could be in love with my master... maybe not how many lives would be enough for me.

　His experience during his training (trauma) makes him say that. It's like, if you can take on a master, good luck with that.

I'm sure you'll find that the work is complete. I also checked the operation of the magic tools, they are fine.

　-- and in the meantime, I finished pulling the circuit. A casual conversation revealed the unexpected truth, though.

'Thank you,'

　The sound of Wraith's voice was somehow bouncy as he answered.

　At last, I had dreamed of having my own workshop. It was worth the large sums of money I had spent.

''The money is just in here.

　I hand over the leather bag with the gold coins and the request is officially completed. Now Nicola's work is done.

Then I'll leave it at that. If you have any questions or problems, feel free to ask.
Okay, thank you!

　Wraith watches Nicola as she collects her tools and expresses her heartfelt thanks. ........but for some reason, Nicola doesn't seem to be leaving.

　As Wraith wonders.

Well, can I have one last thing to say?
"?　What is it?
Would your apprentice know where Mr. Rulimes is now?

　The question that I didn't expect to be asked causes Wraith to have a subtle look on his face.

　Does he want to meet that master to that extent, this person........

　In my heart, I even feel more respect for him. It's impossible for Wraith to want to see his master on his own.

I'm sorry, but I don't know where Master is either. It's a fickle man and he suddenly disappeared in front of me without telling me where he was going.
Well I'll leave you to it this time.

　Nicolas looks very disappointed and then leaves the workshop. He is a man with a very obvious reaction when it comes to women's relations.

'Well,'

　With Nicola's departure, Wraith is alone in the workshop. Unlike a few days ago, this is a properly formed workshop.

'Congratulations, I got my own workshop!

　I let out a yell of joy.

　It's not quite the full facilities as before, but it's a lot better in terms of environment. It's a good thing that the alchemy has progressed.

　--That's why.

Let's make a bottle first.

　This is the first time I've started smelting in the workshop.