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quickening (1)
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Communication was lost. At the same time, the 4th prince’s eyebrows twitched in agitation.
However, it was only an instant.
“… … .”
Soon, the 4th prince leisurely crossed his arms and wiggled his twisted toes.
It’s like enjoying a quiet contemplation.
However, contrary to his appearance, an indescribably unpleasant feeling welled up in his heart.
Perhaps it would be better to describe it as anger.
plans from long ago.
For the first time, the confidence that everything would belong to the Federation Empire was broken.
‘… … How the hell did he find out?’
Not as sure this time.
That’s because it evaporated like nothing in the middle.
However, she was able to realize with her instinctive sense that it was the man who was again blocking her plans.
… … Allen Esteban.
“Did the others arrive safely?”
The body of the attendant flinched at the calm voice of the 4th prince. Eventually, the attendant lowered his head and said.
“Yes, yes.”
“okay.”
However, the fact that it was meaningless was known to both the attendants and the 4th prince.
In an instant, I lost all the information and recovery plans of the Esteban Magic Tower that I considered most important and cared about.
… … It’s annoying.
“… … .”
… … annoying? what?
The 4th prince hardened his expression at the thought that suddenly came to his mind, and stopped twitching his toes.
Then he looked around with cold eyes.
Was it really you who thought that way just now?
Did you think that you, and no one else?
‘… … Is this me?’
I felt as if someone other than myself was talking to me.
But now that I’m here, I don’t have time to think about such things.
‘first. Organizing this matter comes first.’
I’ve already inhaled the bitter taste several times. The long-prepared plan was of course destroyed, and the same method would no longer work, as it had even planted a sense of alertness.
then,
“… … Send a message to His Majesty the Emperor. We will advance the plan we have prepared.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“Also, keep a constant watchful ‘eye’ on technology, even if it’s hard to get away with. Any movement by them should be reported immediately.”
“Yes, I will keep that in mind.”
“You will have to report it, even if it is small.”
“yes… … yep!”
In the momentary chill, the attendant stiffened his whole body without realizing it.
Of course, there was no way he wouldn’t have noticed that the identity of the chill was life.
As well as the consequences of violating it.
after… … .
After taking a deep breath, the 4th prince organized his thoughts and re-planned.
He should have put pressure on Esteban himself to stop such an outrageous act. Slowly from the outside, not the inside.
… … Yes, it must have been.
However, the 4th prince had no choice but to bite his lip and ask back at the news that returned shortly after.
“Are they trying to localize raw materials?”
“Yes, yes.”
“Why did you suddenly make that decision… … .”
… … no way.
“Are you the first prince?”
“De, according to the news I heard, maybe… … .”
“under.”
I felt like I had a clear view of my heart.
It didn’t feel right. I felt strongly that maybe I was being made fun of.
But there were no problems. There is no change.
This side’s progress couldn’t be done at once, but even so, the time was more advantageous this way.
Making 10 from 0 and organizing what has already been made can’t be the same.
“… … Proceed with export item regulation as scheduled. Localization of raw materials will never be achieved in a short period of time.”
“Yes, Your Highness.”
“and.”
The 4th prince stopped talking.
Then, before long, he looked at the report detailing the battle against the barbarians and continued.
“We will move forward with the original plan.”
* * *
The company, including Baron Vidor, sent a communication. And the news was delivered straight to me.
as instructed. And it was the news of the conclusion of the negotiations as they had hoped.
“It’s going according to plan.”
Even if it is a butterfly coral that is treated cheaply, it was clear that it meant more than anything else to me at least.
I nodded my head in satisfaction, remembering what I had been told.
‘The expected time of arrival of the butterfly coral specimen is about two weeks.’
It was a period that coincided with George’s return from vacation.
That’s enough. My steps toward somewhere began to speed up gradually.
An announcement from the royal family to hone basic magic skills. And the passage of the first prince’s shocking budget bill that followed from there was enough to buy the astonishment of the nobles.
Aside from what happened at the cabinet meeting, the meaning of such a move was enormous.
Unsurprisingly, among the nobility, negative public opinion about the agenda prevailed.
-It’s useless. In the end, you will end up wasting money by repeating trial and error.
– Localization of raw materials… … Tsk, you’re trying to provoke the Commonwealth, an exporting country.
-Do you really need to add to your budget? I hope that I can lead it step by step with the remaining researchers… … .
Of course, it was not without positive public opinion. However, it was natural that such an opinion could not win over the public opinion of the absolute majority.
How much more did you come up with that budget?
I don’t know when they started preparing for such an attack, but there’s no way the 2 Prince faction would accept it.
In a way, the extreme opinions of the nobles were understandable.
… … However, compared to the shock received by those nobles, it would have been a hemostasis compared to the shock received by those who had to receive the order and produce results.
“oh my god… … .”
“Hey, are you saying to localize all of this?”
The wizards who were put into developing basic magic skills cried out in despair at the guidelines handed down from the royal family.
But who will listen to their voices?
Like that or not, I cast my gaze toward Wilford, the deputy chief, and said.
“Has the prototype you mentioned been completed?”
“Yes that’s right. I can’t say it’s in perfect condition yet, but it’s been made with great care.”
“Right.”
A question appeared in the eyes of the wizards listening to the conversation. It was the first time I had heard that he was making a prototype of something.
But before long, the wizards’ eyes widened in disbelief when they confirmed what Wilford had taken out.
“here it is.”
“… … Magic reagent?!”
“W-Where did that come from?”
To be precise, it wasn’t the finished version of the magic reagent. A step just before performance testing and magical processing completes.
Even so, in the eyes of Esteban’s wizards, it looked no different from the finished product.
The quality aspect, and the shape.
The corners of my mouth curled as I stared at the red liquid in the long test tube.
“… … Not bad.”
Since the spying incident, he has maintained a constant communication network with the owner of the mage tower.
Therefore, it would not be an exaggeration to say that Wilford, his disciple, was the first to know the facts about basic magic technology research.
So what Wilford handed over was a prototype that he had been secretly making since he was contacted.
More precisely, it must be like the butterfly effect brought about by the knowledge of the future that I passed on to the owner of the mage tower in my spare time.
‘Should I say it’s as expected?’
Its quality was unbelievable that it was made in such a short period of time.
A level that is similar to, or slightly inferior to, that of the Commonwealth Empire released on the market.
… … Well, if I hadn’t been able to create it even though I gave him that much knowledge, he would have cried the name Archmage.
And it’s the same with Wilford, the deputy chief. It must have been him who actually produced what the Master of the Magic Tower ordered.
diarrhea… … Even if it didn’t fully absorb the logic, the method. A man named Wilford certainly did what he was told to do.
I shook the test tube lightly once and nodded.
“Tell them that you did a good job making it. hmm… … no I will give you a reward sooner or later, so you know that.”
“thank you.”
“hmm.”
… … then.
My head turned slowly.
“Well then, who is the newly appointed research director of the Mage Tower?”
“Uh… … ! Yes, 1st Prince. Did you find me?”
The one who responded to the call was a middle-aged wizard with a timid impression.
The color of embroidery embroidered on the robe is blue. Anyway, it was the first person I saw.
I looked at his face and asked.
“name is?”
“Chi, my name is Chief Levatein. Uh, at the will of the Mage Tower Lord who came down not too long ago, I was appointed as the head of the research institute.”
“Right.”
Lord of Magic. If there are the ranks of elder and guardian, which refer to high-ranking wizards, the chief means the level of the middle rank lower than that.
The fact that such a person beat the guardians of the kingdom’s mage tower and became the head of the research center was proof that he had that much skill.
That’s why I saw it for the first time.
‘It seems that Cromwell killed him after he ascended the Mage Tower.’
If he had left it as it was, he wouldn’t have been able to appoint him as the head of the research institute.
I shrugged and handed over the magic reagent in the test tube.
“Take it.”
“… … thank you?”
The head of the new research institute, who accepted the test tube without knowing why, raised his head.
“Bird, this is a sample. I don’t know when something like this was created, but you mean to test its performance first?”
It was reasonable to think so. But I dismissed it without changing my expression.
“No way.”
“… … .”
“That’s a sample for you guys to make.”
“yes? It’s a sample… … .”
“Let’s start research so that we can mass-produce at least the same quality.”
“If you want the same quality, why not use the same recipe as when you made this?”
“There is no combination formula.”
“… … .”
“No, to be precise, you cannot use that combination formula.”
It was possible because the archmage and the geniuses above the guardian level were abbreviated.
I smiled at the head of the research institute who tilted his head like that.
“From the combination ceremony to the mass production process. Everything must be made with your own hands.”
“Well, what kind of… … .”
“Because it’s a temporary one I made, albeit crudely, to show off to you guys.”
The first priority was the magic reagent. But isn’t it true that silk magic reagents are all raw materials for magic tools?
The remaining items were piled up like mountains.
That’s why I chose this method.
With the knowledge of the future and the power of the archmage, first make a prototype… … .
‘After that, I’ll explain it in a way for mass production and make it follow.’
okay.
Adding a process to the result was easier than building a tower from the bottom of nothing.
Of course, copying the technology wasn’t easy. If that were the case, the Federation Empire wouldn’t have to go that far.
But this is not copying, it is following.
… … And the preparations for it were already over.
“2 weeks.”
“… … .”
“In it, complete all processes, including the combination ceremony and mass production process. The sub-top lord will help you.”
The faces of the wizards, including the new head of the research institute, changed in a daze.
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