I Became an Academy Mechanic Genius chapter 69

69 – Unraveling Secrets

The next day, Ed and the others attended a meeting.

This is to solve the problem of emerald mana stones being depleted.

The person in charge of emerald mana stone mining explained in detail the problems currently being faced, and experts in each field gathered to discuss solutions.

“Let’s go inside 1.”

So many issues were raised, and we tried them one after another.

The result failed as expected.

If this was a problem that could be solved so easily, the dwarves would have solved it a long time ago.

“It’s not easy.”

In that way, plans 2, 3, and 4 failed in succession.

This is because unexpected variables kept popping up and the calculation failed.

“Wait a minute.”

It was in the meantime.

A thought flashes in my head.

Ed asked when the Emerald Mana Stone was discovered.

The mining manager said it was 20 years ago.

And that place was none other than Dagran’s discovery.

A place where caves only appear at certain times due to the influence of a ‘magical phenomenon’!

Because of that, Dagran had to bear the stigma of being a liar.

“···I think I know the secret.”

Soon Ed called everyone together.

Then he began to explain what he had realized.

“This cave is a place that no dwarf has ever discovered. Until Dagran discovered it 47 years ago. But Dagran turned out to be a liar. “This cave is affected by a ‘magical anomaly’ in which the terrain is only exposed at certain times.”

Dagran was falsely accused of a magical phenomenon.

Ed mentioned that fact to everyone and made it known.

And then, he brought out the most important topic he wanted to convey.

“But what now? Anyone can easily enter and exit this cave. “Because I am no longer affected by magical anomalies.”

Elena’s mouth slowly opened.

A face that seems to have realized something.

Soon, Ed raised a meaningful topic.

“But isn’t it strange? I originally heard that the reserves of emerald mana stones here were enormous, but they are being consumed too quickly compared to the amount mined. “Why is that so?”

“·····Magical unusual phenomenon.”

“Yes. That’s the only difference. “This cave is no longer affected by magical anomalies.”

Everyone nodded.

It was certainly an understandable inference.

“Let’s make a new plan.”

So Ed and his group began to revise their plan.

We decided to recreate the magical phenomenon by referring to past testimonies as much as possible.

So, Charlotte studied the properties of the cave and informed Ed, and Ed had several discussions with Elena based on that.

And I came to one conclusion.

“There must be a magic trick in the cave.”

Skill.

In order for this cave to be affected by a magical phenomenon, it had to be inscribed with a spell.

A spell that allows external mana to spread throughout the cave.

So Ed and the others started looking for a magic trick.

One day, two days, three days, four days.

Everyone rushed in and worked hard to find the magic method.

The result.

“Hey, here!”

I was finally able to find it.

The magic formula engraved in the cave.

“This is…”

Elena’s mouth slowly opened.

Her eyes scanned the flow of strange yet profound geometric patterns.

It was an ancient technique.

This is the Black Empire’s art that he has been studying for a long time.

The technique is said to have been lost when the Black Empire collapsed thousands of years ago!

“I think I found a way!”

However, Elena was a genius in magic.

It is an ancient technique that no one can recognize, but she was able to reinterpret it in a modern way.

So she was able to solve her clue.

What kinds of spells are engraved in this cave, and what effect do those spells have on the entire cave?

“····Well, I think I realized something too.”

And the moment Charlotte listened to Elena’s explanation, she was able to gain some insight.

In other words, it is a way to create an environment so that emerald mana stones can be naturally generated.

Because she has been decorating her own garden for a long time and creating her own small ecosystem, I was able to feel a certain insight that could not be explained in words.

“Let’s begin.”

Everyone worked together to recreate a magical phenomenon.

As a result, Ed and his group were finally able to do it.

In the cave where the magical phenomenon disappeared due to the ancient magic not functioning properly, the phenomenon appeared again.

“It’s as expected.”

And the result was as expected.

Emerald Mana Stone was created naturally.

“Edgar Fix, you are truly the blacksmith of salvation.”

So Ed completed all his missions.

The truth about Dagran and Rayna was revealed, and the relationship between the Dwarven United Kingdom and the Empire was restored to normal.

In addition, by providing tangible benefits to the dwarves, we were able to secure a justification for establishing a strong friendly relationship.

Everything went according to plan.

“Now, dwarven weapons will no longer be ‘exported’ to other kingdoms. “I promise!”

The Dwarf King assured that no weapons would be exported illegally.

In reality, it was not illegal and they would have sold it openly, but they opened their hearts to the empire and promised not to do so in the future.

“And the emerald mana stone will be provided to the empire at the lowest price.”

In addition, it was possible to secure an ultra-rare resource called Emerald Mana Stone at a low price.

In addition, he said that he would provide Ed with whatever he requested for free.

You have obtained a super hit item.

“hahahaha! You are friends of our dwarves! Have fun to the fullest tonight! “Let’s open the warehouse wide!”

After achieving such tremendous diplomatic achievements, Ed and his party let go of all their tension and enjoyed the party on the last night.

That night, when Charlotte straightened her hair and took off her glasses, she caught everyone’s attention.

However, because she committed a huge task by asking Ed to teach her how to dance, she had to receive intense looks from Isabella and Enya.

But still, Charlotte did not feel discouraged or depressed.

As long as she wore the diamond ore that Ed gave her as a gift as her necklace, she had nothing to fear in this world.

‘I received the first necklace as a gift from Ed!’

It was Charlotte who filled her pride with such self-justification.

“I… Your Majesty the King.”

This is the time when everyone is enjoying the party.

Clarisse reported her business to the Dwarf King.

He was asking about the whereabouts of her maternal uncle.

“You mean Altharion? “If it’s that friend, it’s been about two months since he left.”

But as expected, her maternal uncle had already left.

We returned to Eldar, the kingdom of elves.

I recently joined the delegation after hearing that they were staying in the Dwarf Kingdom, but it seems I heard the news too late.

‘·····I can’t help it.’

With that, Clarice retreated with her sullen face.

It seemed like I would have to put off seeing her mother a little later.

Even if it isn’t this way, there are many ways to see her mother.

“Isn’t this it? hahahaha···.”

And a corner of the party venue.

Ed and Charlotte were dancing awkwardly.

Neither of us had ever danced before, so we were confused as to whether this was a dance or a comedy.

Isabella and Enya were right next to them, eager to teach them that it was not a nobleman’s dance.

“Ed!”

At that time, Elena intervened.

Enya, Isabella glared at Elena.

It’s as if they won’t allow any more competitors.

Elena laughed as if it were absurd and said as she approached Ed.

“Why are they so sharp? Rather, I have good news.”

Elena said that and took Ed to a corner.

She then relayed the news she had received to Ed.

“You just reported this achievement to the imperial family?”

“Yes.”

“They’re preparing a huge reward! “They say they will give you a bigger reward.”

“Ah… Really? “What kind of reward is this?”

“Well. “I didn’t hear what the reward was.”

“hehehe. “It makes me look forward to it for no reason.”

“You can look forward to it. “Sephi… no, Se Filia was her jaw-dropping reward.”

“Let’s look forward to it.”

An enormous reward prepared by the imperial family.

I’m not sure what it was, but Ed smiled.

There was no reason to decline the offer of a reward.

“More than that, why is our disciple so outstanding?”

“···Yes?”

“That’s right. The results achieved in the Dwarf Kingdom this time all came from your plan. “I should lead and guide you, but you’re embarrassing your teacher.”

“hahahaha… Well, I was lucky.”

“Kkkkk. “I’m afraid of humility that I don’t even have in my heart.”

Elena grinned as she said that.

And after taking a sip of the cocktail, she put it in her empty glass container and said.

“Then I’m enjoying it. “I have work to do.”

“···? Is there anything else left to do?”

“Ah. Just personal research. “You don’t have to worry.”

With those last words, Elena left the party.

She loosened her tight party dress and tied up her hair with her braids.

Now that she’s shown her face at the party, it’s time to do what she wants to do.

It is time to study ancient techniques.

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***

Night time.

Elena fell asleep while she was researching an ancient technique.

And she was tossing and turning her body violently.

Because she always had that nightmare.

A terrible dream of the empire falling.

The sky is burning red, and the earth is filled with thick smoke.

There are corpses everywhere, a rotting smell stings your nose, and thousands of pairs of devil’s wings are gliding across the sky, covering the sun.

And─

【Kill the last savior.】

An ancient great evil, the master of all these demons that cover the sky.

The enemy of humanity, who brought about this terrible disaster, gave a quiet command.

Kill the last savior.

Then─.

Sigh profit────!

Thousands of demons are rushing in.

I tried desperately to resist using all kinds of magic, but in the end, I was unable to overcome his strength and fell to his knees.

We were defeated.

【This is the last one. Die.】

And, that was the last time.

Red blood stains my vision along with dizzying pain.

My head is spinning and my body is tilting.

Consciousness becomes increasingly distant.

Visibility becomes dark.

······.

Just like that, everything becomes distant.

All sense organs in the body cease their activity.

I can no longer see the desolate landscape of this place, I can no longer smell the stinging smell of rotting corpses, and I can no longer hear the terrible roars of demons.

All five senses become paralyzed.

In that way, the world became a completely senseless and odorless darkness.

──────Paaah!

That was the moment.

A single point of light suddenly shines in the darkness.

It looks like a small square floating in the air.

There was definitely something written on that square.

And the meaning of the phrase, in the language of the empire, was this.

[Do you want to reset all memories and start over? (Y/N)]