63 – 21. Is the company going smoothly?
A skinny old man puts a candlestick frame in an iron barrel and pours soil into it.
After that, press down firmly so that the soil does not break or spread.
After the female frame is completed in this way, to make a embroidery frame, a cast iron bucket is placed on top of it, and soil is again poured in and compacted.
After that, carefully peel off the arm frame and remove even the shape frame.
The embroidery frame is completed.
Its center was clearly in the shape of a candlestick.
Did you say that they are trying to make it this way as it takes a lot of time to make it by hand because the shape is complicated?
Afterwards, the two casting molds are sooted as if they were being roasted with fire.
And then put it back together.
“Bring it! Hurry up and pour it here!”
At the same instructions as the old man’s roar, a young man ran out of nowhere.
Elongated metal pincers held in both hands.
The thing holding it there was a cast iron cup-sized barrel.
As I poured it carefully into the casting hole, the red water flowed through the small hole.
The molten metal that entered between the male and female frames finally begins to harden into the desired model.
In the midst of white smoke filling the small workshop.
When the frame is removed and the content inside is picked up with tongs, the soil on top falls down and a candlestick shaped like an elongated tree branch emerges.
“Hmm.”
The old man looked closely at the thing, turning the tongs around without blinking an eye.
“Even though gold and silver are minced by hand, I think I will be able to carve iron in this way from now on. Is not it?”
“As expected, he is a grandfather.”
“Should I take care of your future? You can’t learn and learn on your own!”
The old man clicks his tongue.
“Hey, what about you kid over there?”
“You mean me?”
A boy with black hair.
Even his outfit is dark, but his eyes, in contrast, are as bright as if they had been stripped of gold.
Kariel watched the work quietly and tilted her head.
“What is it that interests you so much about handling metal? Aren’t you tired?”
“I think you need to know that to understand the nature of the earth, rock, and metal.”
“Not being an alchemist is pointless.”
Young people are already obsessed with weird things.
He utters sounds that he doesn’t know whether it’s an admonition or a sermon, but even that quickly fades into obscurity.
“As long as I have enough molten iron, I can pull out ten of these in a day.”
At the words of the old man, his grandson, a young man, asked with a puzzled face.
“Even if you pull out that much, where will you sell it and where will you get that much iron?”
“That’s up to you. Should I care? Don’t you have to sell a lot to become that goddamn rich man or rich man or something that you call out to your mouth? Am I wrong?!”
“Aha. That… Yes.”
“You said you don’t want to touch metal like me because you’re getting old? Then you should use your head! Head!”
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For example, the old man was in the process of developing a skill that would allow him to make something without being a craftsman.
Even this is a pastime.
Earlier he was a famous craftsman, but after the end of the invasion of the Demon King’s army and peace came, he said that he made agricultural tools, convenience tools, and sometimes accessories.
“You are also an unusual guy.”
The old man looked at Kariel and grumbled.
“Why?”
“I thought he was trying to wipe it out by asking me to make a famous sword. You don’t really seem interested in that.”
“The black is a consumable. What is the difference between a famous sword? Rather, wouldn’t it be more of a problem to cherish and obsess over something precious and then throw it away or not be able to do so?”
“It sounds like a lot of shouts when the proud knights hear it, but… okay. That’s right.”
This sounds very rude to the artisan who made it, but… Still, it would be better than having people die.
The old man added in a grumbling tone.
“But you are leaving soon?”
“Yes. I was told that the ship to get was a little late due to circumstances. So does the guide.”
“… You really don’t need a sword?”
“Yes. Did you promise I’ll just watch. He said he wanted to understand the nature of the earth, rock, and iron.”
I also realized the importance of heat treatment and temperature.
I never thought I would realize such a comprehensive thing while watching me handle metal.
As expected, life in the world is, as always, expected, and it doesn’t seem to work out as planned.
“You look like a weird guy.”
There is no such thing as a strange kind, even if you just pay money to watch it.
I wouldn’t have thought of stealing a skill.
… Because he had already shown that he wasn’t that type of guy.
A few days after that.
Yesterday’s iron candlestick casting process? Anyway, if you made something like that.
The next day, I had to watch with my eyes open as I made silver candlesticks and teapots by hand, all three days in a row.
A different look from when dealing with metal.
Since the quality of silver is different from that of iron, he says this as if it were natural.
“Because this will be sold at a high price. That’s how much effort is put into it.”
Consider the requirements of the client’s note carefully before designing and making it.
To be a little more careful, first make a simple model out of wood and then manufacture it.
In consideration of the hardships that come along with it, the cost is higher.
Even making a cup is not simple, but if you engrave patterns and patterns, the cost goes up even more.
If you are a noble family and draw or show the patterns of each guild or specific organization in advance, it is not impossible to even color them.
… That was the old man’s explanation.
Truly a craftsman.
It is safe to say that he is not just a craftsman, but a master.
Contrary to his shabby appearance, in his crude yet messy hands, everything is easily created if given time and materials.
A truly unknown hermit known to the world.
A famous person that only those in the know know.
“Baby. What are you learning and realizing by watching my work?”
“Unnatural? Artificial formative beauty?”
“Crazy man. Even if you go crazy, you’ve gone crazy for a while.”
The old man who burst out laughing openly cursed at me.
“… ….”
In response, Kariel let out a bitter smile.
Accepting the harmless criticism lightly, Kariel announced that today was the last day.
“If I get a chance later, I think I’ll order a few things too.”
“Get married and come. Don’t make a screaming death while ignoring yourself somewhere. Why is it that the whole world seems to be dying?”
After saying goodbye like that, Kariel left the village’s only workshop.
“Are you here?”
It has been a week since I came here.
A small village located near a valley.
It is said to belong to the Imperial Territory, but the scale was small enough to question whether it was marked on the map.
If I had to point out the special feature of this place, it is that there is a small dock where you can dock your boat.
It is not a pier.
However, if you go down a long way from this town, the city is also connected to the Osmilan Valley, which extends to the sea in the distance and the center of the continent right in front of you.
Since Amalang, a bishopric city under the Earldom of Bahamilla, protrudes, most of those who climb the river from the sea, or vice versa, will land there by boat and handle most of their errands.
If it hadn’t been for Pilbar, he might have crossed the Burt Mountains as originally planned, then took a small ferry in a place where the water flow was safe, or the next best thing would have been to cross the river naked.
However.
If you take a boat from here and go all the way up the river, you can pass by Davas Kingdom and go straight to Metran Kingdom.
After much consideration, I decided to follow Philbar’s opinion.
After all, it was clear that this one was efficient.
There should be a checkpoint because there is a trading post in the middle, but… That’s it, as long as you don’t get off the ship.
Even if that happened, it was thought that it wouldn’t be a big deal since he already had the identity that Filbar gave him.
“The time has come for this friend to come… It’s not like you’re lost on the road.”
Anyway.
After talking about that with Filbar, the topic of whether or not we should at least disguise ourselves came up.
Kariel didn’t think it was necessary right now.
To be precise, at the time of leaving the empire, it didn’t matter whether or not the whereabouts were found.
He advised me to refrain from exposing my identity as much as possible, since it would be difficult if it were misunderstood that Phil Barra was a brilliant knight, especially the son of a warrior.
… That is pointless advice.
There it is.
‘My face isn’t that famous.’
I’m not optimistic, but honestly….
“Ah, it just happens to be over there.”
Just in time.
Before leaving, Filbar said that he would introduce himself to the guide and leave, so he had been tied up here for about a week unwillingly.
Even during that time, he must have had a lot of work to do, although he never dropped his pen and brush from his hand.
The gigantic quadrupedal wagon next to the village inn is bound to stand out.
However, if you pretend, you are pretend, and if you are involved with a high-status or noble person, it is all the same thing, so most of them are seen from a distance or passed by.
Therefore.
If someone openly approaches you as if you have a business, it probably means that you have a clear relationship with us.
“… ….”
What is your first impression?
Small.
The lower part of the face is actually covered by a dark blue robe that feels thick.
It doesn’t shake even when the wind blows.
Chumble.
Looking at the clunky footsteps, I wondered if the shoes were probably not normal.
Are you wearing boots with iron heels?
If it’s a solid iron boot, it doesn’t make that kind of footstep sound either.
Light purple bobbed hair, as if only part of it had been removed in the intensity of lavender.
His eyes are silvery, close to white, and his appearance is relatively normal.
Depending on the expression, it could look cute.
As far as men and women are concerned, just looking at their faces makes me feel certain that they are the women’s side.
But Kariel is more indifferent than herself, and thanks to her blunt look, the first impression of her was very cold.
“A member of the Eden Levan Regiment, Blood Sharing Family Reunion, 2nd Prince Philbar Asubna. Is that correct?”
“Yes. If you’re looking for him, you’ve come to the right place. Because I am!”
2 Princes.
It may feel like proving a very high status by human standards, but the princes of those tribes are human and are somewhat different from those of other tribes.
A kind of blood relative, meaning a proper person of lineage.
However, for those who can live close to eternal life, though not until eternal life, the greatest value is the maintenance and protection of the original lineage.
And the initial value and purpose given to that blood relative.
When their fundamental values are how well they carry out, lead, and protect them.
The king or head of each lineage corresponds to the leader of a kind of organization or group that leads it.
In other words, the 2nd prince here means a class that has carried out the value of such blood relatives well, and a status and rank.
“You want to confirm the contents of the request?”
“According to the request of the client, the VIP will be safely transported to the destination. Provide personal protection and convenience accordingly. When it is unavoidable, sufficient explanation and transit should be provided to the VIP and the client at the same time.”
“Well, great.”
Pilbar, who clapped his hands like that, eventually turned to Kariel and said.
“With this friend here, you will be able to travel privately to your desired destination.”
“… ….”
Kariel said for a moment, she was more than a girl her height about one head lower than herself.
“Thank you very much.”
“I’ll be younger, so let’s talk.”
The girl demanded in an apathetic tone.
“I hate it when I speak even one word longer.”
“Ha ha ha… He’s a bit less sociable, but just know he’s capable enough. It really is.”
Kariel nodded her head.
“I don’t doubt it.”
Just.
“… ….”
Those eyes cold like frost, it was just a little pitiful.
But to sympathize with that would be her insult to her.
“She’ll have her own ship, so you’ll have to follow her. Depending on your needs, you may ask for this or that, but these are all requests based on your responsibilities, so please follow them as much as possible if it is not difficult.”
“… ….”
Kariel nodded her head obediently.
“If you do! I’m alone! I wish you all a pleasant and safe trip!”
The quadruped wagon drives away from the village, scattering dust.
And the two followed the sight with their eyes for a while.
“So, what should I do now?”
Kariel asked.
The girl replied.
“I will fill my stomach first.”
Huh?
“I starved for two days. When you come to this place, you will definitely fill your stomach. It is important.”
“…… Okay.”
Kariel nodded her head obediently.
While doing so, he thought that it would be okay if he said his full name step by step.
I thought lightly.
After that, I watched as if I was possessed as the meal continued for two hours.
Somehow, I ended up laughing.
I ate like that for a while.
A girl who made a name for herself while her food was empty.
“This is Ruirin. She has no last name What can I call you?”
“… ….”
Kariel answered briefly.
“L.”
“That’s hard to sing. In an emergency, it is predicted that it will be difficult to communicate quickly because it is short and the tone is inappropriate. Eh-eh-el! Look. Her tongue goes up to the roof of her mouth, right? Can’t you feel this, where your voice is naturally sucked into your throat?”
“… ….”
Kariel was at a loss for words as she opened her mouth and even showed her tongue.
If so.
“Call me Riel.”
“Are you a girl?”
“… ….”
“…… Excuse.”
It must be because of my mood that I have a feeling that the trip will not be smooth.