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“Dark Elves live long, so maybe they dislike change. But I still have some time left before the repayment date, so I’m determined to keep trying until the end.”
“I see. That’s tough. I wish there was some way I could help…”
After hearing Ellen’s story, I wanted to help them, but if I were to take over repaying their debt, I would need something to convince my father. With that thought, I looked around the store for anything that could serve as a decisive factor. Incidentally, Farah and Asna, who had heard Ellen’s story, seemed quite perplexed halfway through.
At that moment, a certain sword caught my eye. It gave the impression of absorbing the magic power that seemed to be floating around it. I pointed at it and asked Ellen about it.
“Ellen, what is that sword?”
She looked slightly surprised at the sword I inquired about but cleared her throat and began explaining after a moment.
“You have a good eye…That’s a masterpiece that only Alex and I can make called the ‘Magic Sword.'”
“Magic Sword…Does it perhaps change in some way depending on the attribute affinity of the person wielding it?”
Ellen and Alex were wide-eyed in astonishment at my response.
“How do you know that? We’re the only ones who can make the Magic Sword now, and there are very few in existence…”
“Eh…? Oh, no, I just thought it might have some special ability since it’s called a ‘Magic Sword,’ ahaha…”
I brushed it off with a dry laugh, but I was secretly thrilled. How fortunate to encounter someone who can make the Magic Sword! By the way, the Magic Sword is also a type of weapon that appears in the otome game “Toki Rela!” For front-line job characters in the game, if they didn’t have good equipment, equipping them with the Magic Sword would work well enough. It was a very versatile weapon.
Its effects boosted the user’s attribute magic attack power and could change physical attack attributes to match the character’s innate attribute affinities. This meant that in the game, if Reed wielded the Magic Sword, he could use physical attacks and all attribute attacks. In other words, it was an incredibly versatile weapon with great compatibility.
However, this world, while similar to a game, is still reality. It’s unlikely that simply equipping it would allow easy use like in my past life’s game…but it’s still worth trying. I smiled at Ellen with an expectant gaze.
“Um, may I take a look at the Magic Sword?”
“Sure, but be careful…it’s a very expensive item.”
“Yes, thank you!”
She carefully handed me the sheathed Magic Sword. As I gently gripped the hilt, I felt a sensation as if the Magic Sword was reacting to my magic power. Feeling emboldened, I made one more request.
“…May I unsheathe the sword?”
“Eh…But that would be too dangerous, so no.”
Even Ellen looked puzzled and wouldn’t let me unsheathe the Magic Sword. At that moment, Diana, who had been observing our exchange from the side, offered her assistance.
“…This child is skilled in weapon handling. Would you allow them to unsheathe it?”
“Well, if you insist…but what kind of education do you give maids to make them skilled in weapon handling?”
She tilted her head at Diana and me as she unsheathed the Magic Sword from its scabbard. The blade was very beautiful, with rippling patterns reminiscent of undulating waves. As a test, I tried channeling my magic power into it. The color of the sword immediately began changing to a deep black.
Wow, amazing!! I watched with sparkling eyes. However, Ellen and Alex, witnessing this transformation, cried out in shock.
“Eh!? How can such a young child channel magic power into the Magic Sword!?”
“Right, it’s impossible for a newcomer to channel magic into the Magic Sword! Anyone should need extensive training to properly wield it…”
Seeing the astonished expressions of the two Dwarves, Diana let out an exasperated sigh.
“…You’ve done something extraordinary again, Tia.”
“Hey, don’t call me extraordinary like that…”
In addition to our exchange, Farah and Asna, who had been watching, seemed dumbfounded. But soon after, Farah muttered, “As expected of Tia,” and gave me a slight “Kuh kuh” chuckle.
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After channeling magic power into the Magic Sword and changing its color, the two Dwarves bombarded me with questions. Finally, once their excitement died down, Ellen looked at me in awe.
“Wow…there are some amazing kids out there. It really made me realize how narrow our world is…”
“Yeah…I’ve never seen a child so skilled in handling magic power that they could change the Magic Sword so easily…”
The Dwarf siblings were still surprised that I could channel magic into the Magic Sword. Apparently, a certain level of magic power control is required to do so, which I was completely unaware of.
But if I could do it, Sandra could probably do it too, right? By the way, when I stopped channeling magic power, the sword’s color gradually returned to its original state. With a dry laugh, I sheathed the Magic Sword and asked:
“Ahaha…By the way, is this the only Magic Sword that exists?”
This unexpected question made the two Dwarves look at each other wide-eyed before Ellen muttered regretfully:
“…The Magic Sword requires a special metal called ‘Magic Steel,’ which is not easily obtained. That’s why we’ve only been able to make this one blade…”
“I see. That’s too bad…”
If there was another one, it could have made a nice souvenir for Sandra. But is Magic Steel really that rare of a metal? I asked Ellen again.
“Is Magic Steel a rare metal that’s difficult to obtain?”
“No, it’s produced in most countries. However, due to its poor workability, it doesn’t come to market very often. So if you want Magic Steel, you either have to go get it yourself or ask someone else, which is why…”
I see… It’s not that the material doesn’t exist, but rather that it’s not in circulation. But in that case, there might be a way. Since I’ve also requested backing for trade routes from Elias, we could work with Cris on this.
Moreover, considering the future, we’ll definitely need more Magic Swords. After pondering with my head bowed, I slowly looked up and calmly asked them:
“…This may be a lot to ask, but would the two of you consider serving House Baldia of the neighboring Magnolia Empire?”
“…Pardon?”
Ellen and Alex seemed dumbfounded by my words. However, their expressions gradually turned to puzzlement. Eventually, Ellen spoke with a slightly irritated tone:
“Look, even we don’t like such unbelievable jokes. We’re about to be taken away for our debt, you know.”
It seems my words were not well received. She shrugged her shoulders and glared at me as she continued:
“Besides…House Baldia is a famous noble house in the Empire. There’s no way a maid girl like you could decide to serve there, right?”
Ah, I had forgotten…right now, I’m a child in a maid outfit. It’s understandable that my words wouldn’t be very convincing looking like this. Ellen scoffed and pressed on:
“Geez…If you were the son of House Baldia, then I could understand. But there’s no way a noble’s son would dress up as a maid girl. Of course, we’d love to serve them if we really could, but…”
When she said “there’s no way a noble’s son would dress up as a maid girl,” the three who came with me besides myself burst out laughing “Kuh kuh kuh.” I even sent them a slightly resentful glance. However, at that moment, Diana cleared her throat and came to my aid again.
“Tia is in this guise due to unavoidable circumstances but has ties to House Baldia. Please rest assured on that point.”
“Eh…?”
Ellen and Alex’s eyes widened upon hearing Diana’s words. Then, slowly looking at me, Alex said in an exasperated tone:
“…Really? You really have ties to them?”
“Indeed…It is quite regrettable to meet in such an appearance, but…”
As I answered them, I showed the medal engraved with the Baldia family crest that I had brought as proof of my identity. Apparently, for an outsider to impersonate nobility by carrying and presenting a crested medal could potentially be a capital offense. Upon seeing the crested medal, Ellen and Alex looked utterly astonished. Soon after, Ellen seemed to realize something and deeply bowed to me, speaking:
“I’m sorry. I said something terribly rude!!”
“No no, don’t worry about it.”
As I replied to reassure her, I raised my head and asked about the “Magic Sword”.
“By the way, if I bought the Magic Sword, would that cover your debt repayment?”
“Ah, let me think…Alex, do you know how much it would cover?”
“Hah…Sorry sis, it wouldn’t be enough.”
I see. So they have quite a large debt, or perhaps the interest is exorbitant? Seeing their disappointed expressions, I gave them a slightly stern look.
“Understood. But first, the big premise – do you two intend to come to the Baldia family? If you do come, we’ll take over any debt exceeding the price of the Magic Sword. You’d have to work to pay back the remaining amount over time, though. How about it?”
The two glanced at each other before giving me a wary, guarded look. Alex was the first to respond with a tense expression.
“…What exactly do you intend to make us do?”
“Well, I’d like you to make the Magic Sword, but also develop various other things – daily goods, weapons, tableware, anything really. Of course, I may request some things from you as well. But basically, you’re free to do as you please.”
My unexpected answer seemed to catch them off guard, as they both had wide eyes. Then I was struck by an idea. Yes, I definitely wanted them to make that. Slowly, with earnest feeling, I spoke my thoughts.
“For example, a carriage suspension system…parts that absorb vibrations from the ground and reduce shaking inside. The carriage shakes so violently…ahaha…”
I finished with a wry laugh. Hearing my words, the dwarven duo’s tense expressions broke as they started chuckling. Eventually, Alex murmured in an amused tone.
“Ahaha, I never expected to be asked to make daily goods instead of weapons or armor.”
“Fufufu, that’s true. But it sounds way more fun than being worked to the bone making things to repay debt every day, doesn’t it Alex?”
It seemed their wariness towards me had dissipated considerably. Seizing the chance, I asked with shining eyes,
“So, will you come to the Baldia family?”
“Yeah, I’m good with it. Not like I can make a living here anyway.”
“I’m in too. Rather than have sis taken away as debt collateral, I’ll go to the Baldias.”
Yes!! This way, so much more will be possible. I silently celebrated with a little fist pump.
“Thank you!! Then let me start by paying off your debts…”
At that moment, a vulgar shout rang out from outside the shop, cutting off my words.
“Elennn!! Alexxx!! We’ve come to collect youuu!!”
Wondering what was happening, we looked outside to see three human men standing there.
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