17 Chapter 17   Replica






 I couldn't help but nod my head at Krua-san's reaction.

''Is.......something funny?''
''There is something strange about it! How is it possible to make furniture just by preparing materials? That's not possible!

 .........Really?
 I had never seen how other craftsmen made furniture, so I didn't know.
 I wanted to confirm one more thing with Krua-san, who was still surprised.

''Then what about the fact that if you reach a certain level, you can make things using only magic power?
...You can make something? I mean, without even using any materials?
Well, yeah, it's possible.
....

 Mr. Krua stared at me with his mouth hanging open.

May I ask you to try it?
Yes. But please understand that I can only make things that are broken with a hammer, so please be aware of that.

 What I've learned recently is that I'm only a blacksmith after all.
 That's why I can't create anything other than so-called weapons from scratch.

That alone is too great.

 
 I fabricate what was in the room.
 Krua-san, who had been staring at me, then turned her gaze to me.

''........You really can make anything, can't you?
'Yes, well. It's just a matter of destroying the finished product once, though.
''It's more than enough! This one is good for mass production. In addition, every single one of them is perfect - and this chair is better than the original.

 Mr. Krua quickly reaches for a chair and observes.

'You say original but what you have here is already something I've tweaked.
Uh, no. No, no. I'm looking into the people who made the furniture for the inn and meeting them.
Oh, really?
Yes. It's just that... well, you know. I think it's a little different.

 Krua-san slurred his words and said so.
 ........Indeed, the chair that was originally there was the equivalent of an E grade.
 The one in this room at the moment is S-ranked. The difference may be large.

 I say maybe because I am not a gifted connoisseur.
 In fact, when I sit down, I can't see that big of a difference.

 It's only a matter of time before you notice it if you're told.
 So, in a way, I was lucky that I was able to get these eyes.

 At the same time, I knew that Krua-san's eyes are solid.
 That's what a merchant does.

'Didn't you say you couldn't make the original?
Yes, that's why I can't make what the nobleman is looking for.
'No I rather thought it was more likely that I would be better at replication.
What's this all about?
The price of furniture and accessories nowadays is so high and low that it reaches the general public. The price of furniture and accessories varies from top to bottom to reach the general public. Because a craftsman is a person...well, it's not easy to keep producing the same thing," he says.
Do you mean I have to step in there?
Yes. Of course, I don't want you to keep on mass-producing them. When you're able to make your own original product, you can make it, too.

 I see.
 A certain amount of freedom, I suppose.

What happens to the money when a trader and a craftsman team up?
Basically, the craftsman gets 70% of the money and the merchant 30%. But if there is a special need for materials, for example, then the split is different.
....

 So I'm just going to be paid for what I create to increase my proficiency?

''How long am I going to be held back? ''I'm only working at this inn,''

 If I don't put him on duty, there's a chance the inn won't turn around.
 At the very least, it will be difficult for the new kid we have now to grow up and get at least one more in.
 I don't want to get my parents in trouble, so that's my priority.

'Well I'm not sure yet, but I do have a warehouse. For example, how about having them visit that place for one day every week and mass produce the items we specify? I will then watch the market and flow the products through.
....

 Then we're pretty much free to act as we please.

'All right. I'd like to take that up.
Oh, really?
Yes. Of course, we haven't discussed the details yet, so...
'Of course! We'll put the details in writing here and come back to you later to discuss the details!
Oh, yes, thank you very much...

 A happy Krua smiled and took my hand in hers.
 In doing so, her breasts are emphasized and I can't help but look at them.

 It's not that I'm attracted to her breasts.......but they're still big.
 Lightly soothed, I go back to my room.

 Someday I'd like to be able to at least help Linn.
 Maybe I can help her a little by making these necessities of life.

 A furniture maker, huh?
 I still don't know what exactly I should be doing.

 I can't help but think about it. We can ask Krua-san about it again later.
 Nevertheless, there is one thing that surprised me.

 I didn't know that furniture wasn't all made by this profession.
 Thanks to that, I was embarrassed.