The location has changed and it's Wraith's workshop.
　As suggested by Wraith, we are going to make a magic tool now.

　The reason why Rulimes and Seth are together is because of the experiment. Although the Wraiths had developed a magic circle, they were unable to test its effectiveness because they couldn't use magic.

　We need to know how much power improvement we can expect, we need to use this opportunity.

''Alright, let's get started then.''
Oh!

　A motivated Lurimes raises his hand along with his voice. Seth, standing next to him, looked around the room curiously.
　The room he was in now was lined with five mithril platforms, and other accessories such as rings and bangles were hanging all over the walls.

　On the floor, there was a thin blue line of magic power running through the floor, connecting to the five platforms.
　It's a room completely dedicated to making magic tools.

　Wraith takes out a large white cloth and a bottle from his bag. First, he unfolded the folded white cloth and laid it out on the floor.

''Seth, take the ring as appropriate.
Okay.

　Seth took one of the rings hanging on the wall as he was told and handed it to her.

　Wraith placed the ring around the center of the cloth and drew a circle around the ring, using the liquid in the bottle - holy water - to surround the ring. After confirming that the holy water had soaked into the cloth, the Wraith then took out a bottle with a red powder in it.

　He then scattered the red powder as he traced the holy water.

''Ray-kun, what's that?''
Red Crystal Powder.
'That's also quite unusual....'

　Akasho is an ore with a special characteristic called "resonance" that amplifies magic power and releases it into the air. It mainly exists in places where magic power can easily accumulate, such as the depths of caves, and in the state of ore, its resonance amplifies magic power almost without limit.

　For this reason, the places where the Akasakusho existed were often filled with enough magical power to harm humans. If you see it, you are recommended to leave the area where you see it, and if you remain there unnoticed, it may leave your sensory organs impaired.

　It's a cumbersome thing to collect, requiring the wearer to wear clothing and ornaments that block the magic. It's not as if they are generally used as alchemy materials. It's only that the Wraiths noticed the property of 'resonance' and used it to develop a magic circle.

''That said, it's the one I created artificially, though.

　Wraith shook the bottle and squinted his eyes as if he was nostalgic for those days. It was too dangerous to be used as a material in its original state as an ore, so he adjusted the 'resonance' with difficulty. As a result, he succeeded in reducing its efficacy to the point where it did not harm the human body.

　It's a good thing that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about the fact that you're not going to have to worry about it.
　I'm not going to be able to get a good idea of the fact that I've been living until now.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about it.

　Wraith drew a magic circle with the red crystal powder while Lurimes and Seth looked on. Within a few minutes, a magic circle that even Lurimes didn't recognize was completed. Finally, as Wraith packs in his magic power, the magic circle begins to glow red.

　That glow, which seemed to appeal to danger somehow, made Seth feel a bad feeling spreading through his chest.

'Alright, we're done. Either Seth or your master, try it out.
Okay, let me try.
Master, get on it.

　Wraith handed the ring to Lurimes and lined up next to Seth.

'I'm afraid of attack magic or something like that, so make sure it's a suitable, safe looking magic.
'Hmmm, how about some light-generating magic?　It's just magic to the point of being a light!
Yes, sir.

　Rulimes puts on the ring and goes into preparation for the magic.
　Seth, who can't stop having a bad feeling at the sight of him, looks like he's bitten down on a bitter worm.

''Hey, are you sure you're okay?''
Well, it only produces light, and it's not dangerous to humans. I'll be fine.
'It's okay if...'

　As soon as Seth looked at Lurimes again, unsure of what to do, Lurimes was ready.

''Let's go then!''

　After a casual voice is heard, the magic is activated.

　--This is when Seth had to stop it.

　He had just learned of the Wraith's anomaly just now. A magic tool to enhance the magic created by the man. He should have been sufficiently vigilant. I should have followed my inner premonition.

　Such regret surged in an instant - and was swept away by the pure white light that dyed in front of my eyes.

　In the end, what I heard afterwards was.

''My eyes aaaaaaaaah!

　It was just such a mournful cry.



　*****



'What are you guys really doing here...'

　Raffy, who let out a voice that probably had a hint of the dismay I'd become accustomed to hearing by now, shook her red hair tied in a single strand. She is a homely figure, wearing an apron and holding a plate with food on it. Sylvia peeked out from behind her and giggled.

''Are you alright, Wraith-san?''
I'm not okay at all, but I'm glad you came...

　Wraith held his bright red eyes and let out a zombie-like sound. Next to him, Lurimes and Seth were down as well, letting out an occasional moan.

　This was because all three of them had suffered uncommon damage to their eyes from the ring experiment.

　They were all caught off guard.

　They didn't think that magic to the extent of creating light could be mistaken for light that could be mistaken for the sun. As a result, they had to scream, and Raffy and the others who happened to be passing nearby noticed.

　Then they prepared dinner in place of the Wraiths, who were unable to even move. As a Wraith who couldn't do anything, I couldn't get my head around it.

Geez, I asked if I was okay...
"I'm honestly sorry...

　Seth stood up with a wobbly gait. Considering the still-present pain in his eyes, it was inevitable that he would want to complain about it.

But now we've proven the efficacy of the magic circle itself by ourselves...
'Well I didn't want to cut myself. I mean, how substandard is the Wraith? They don't normally get that kind of light...
I'm sorry. No, really. I didn't know that.

　Raffy and Sylvia look at the two men exchanging words with each other curiously. The reason is that the person called Seth is not familiar to them. It's not as if Seth himself noticed the gaze that was being cast on him, but he bailed lightly, although his steps were unsteady.

''It's nice to meet you, Seth Linfold.
Hi. It's Raffi.
It's Sylvia.

　Raffy heard Seth's family name and looked at Wraith for a moment to say something. It was immediately clear that she was implying something like why she was getting acquainted with a nobleman again.

　Wraith chuckles and goes on to explain the situation.

''Seth met me because of a request relationship from the royal family. And the reason we all fell together is because of the experiment to accomplish that request...
'Well, I see that you're doing the usual outrageous things,'
'Mr. Wraith always seems to have a hard time every time I see him!

　It started with the elixir fiasco, and now it's a request from the royal family. He speaks as if he knows what he's going to do. Whether or not there is trust, Wraith's mouth twitches at the edges.

　Nevertheless, the current situation is a blessing in disguise for the Wraiths. More so than the fact that Raffy and Sylvia prepared the food on behalf of the motionless Wraiths, but.

''Hey, I have a favor to ask Raffy and Sylvia, okay?''
As far as I'm concerned, I'm sorry if that's a bad thing.

　Raffy glances at Lurimes, who is still down, glancing at him.
　Wraith feels that there's no excuse for it, but he's half-hearted enough to say it.

'I need you to come with me to a place.
Where is it?
The Volcano with the Spirits

　Raffy and Sylvia looked at Wraith, who was ready to get into trouble, and laughed at him.