Atelier (3)
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“Are you arguing with me?”
“It’s a joke.”
Rey said that, but showed a hint of disappointment.
Zeppelin grabbed the back of his neck, but it was a disappointment for Rey as well.
The tactical advantage of the weapons stored in the subspace was clear as there were few ways to search for them.
If you possessed another subspace sword in addition to Moros, you could pull out two swords at any time even while disguised as unarmed.
Still, I couldn’t ask for something that wasn’t there, so Rey took a step back.
“It doesn’t have to be an artifact, so I hope you can show me a work that is faithful to its function as a sword.”
“What are the specifications?”
“I think this long sword would be enough.”
Rey pulled the iron sword from his waist and handed it to Zeppelin.
It was an ordinary long sword of average size.
As it is the size favored by the largest number of knights, Zeppelin’s Atelier also had many works of a similar standard.
As Zeppelin was contemplating which sword to show, Ernst opened his mouth.
“Zeppelin.”
“Did you call?”
“Is the omega series well kept?”
“…”
Zeppelin frowned slightly and turned around.
“Follow me.”
Zeppelin took the party and headed to the warehouse in the deepest basement of the atelier.
The Omega series refers to a list of only a handful of high-end pieces among the many masterpieces produced by Zeppelin and his colleagues.
Initially, there were only a few items belonging to the Omega series, but there was only one Omega series that Ernst pointed to.
shudder!
When Zeppelin reached the end of the hallway and activated the magic circle, the smooth steel wall split into four pieces and pushed in different directions.
In the pure white room that appeared, only a single sword was raised in the center.
It looked like an ordinary sword.
A silver sword that was almost matte and a black hilt were in harmony, but there were no additional decorations attached.
Zeppelin took time to dispel the alarm magic, then drew a sword and handed it to Rey.
Rey took the sword and swung it lightly.
wickedness!
It was a little heavier than it looked.
The center of gravity was perfectly captured, and every time it was swung, there was a sound as if the wind was seeping through the sword.
A smile naturally formed on Ray’s lips.
Zeppelin was happy with Rey’s response.
Unlike most aristocrats who came here obsessed with appearance and prestige, Rey had a keen eye on the value of the sword as a sword.
Zeppelin followed Rey for a moment and smiled, then hardened her expression.
“It’s not just a sword, it’s an artifact. He’s the one I hate.”
“What function do you have?”
“It is possible to enter subspace.”
“…”
Rey looked at Zeppelin with the eyes she knew it would be.
Writers called craftsmen have historically had the custom of looking at one or two things.
Zeppelin, who read the emotions in Rey’s gaze, frowned.
“Listen to the explanation straight. I said that it was possible to enter the subspace, but it didn’t say that it was possible to store the subspace.”
“That… what’s the difference?”
At first glance, it sounded like a pun.
Zeppelin took the sword from Rey’s hand again and began to explain.
“This sword is the only one that can enter subspace. The blade of this sword is made of Harkon alloy, and even this alloy cannot withstand the dimensional repulsion that occurs when entering subspace.”
“…?”
“Don’t frown and listen to the end. If you add magic to the Harkon alloy, the energy generated from internal damage caused by dimensional repulsion can be converted into thrust. Do you understand?”
“I know that the more it breaks, the more energy and thrust it gains.”
“Yeah… Now… Let’s get this Harkon alloy blade into subspace and then immediately let it go. The dimensional repulsion applied in the process will quickly destroy the inside of the sword…”
Zeppelin slowly swung the sword that drew a semicircle with all his might.
👌👌👌👌👌
“The internal structure of the Harkon alloy collapses and instantaneously creates a tremendous thrust to accelerate the sword. When swung, the blade becomes semi-subspaced, so any protective power of any armor is negligible.”
“no…”
Rey, who understood the explanation, made a bitter expression.
“Then, aren’t you saying that the sword will shatter if you swing it like that?”
“If you’re lucky, you’ll survive two or three times. But the power is sure. It’s going to be difficult for even any Graduate or magician to respond.
“…Isn’t the name a bit out of date?”
“Hey, what do you have in mind?”
“…how about Dimension Acceleration?”
“Your naming sense is also very poor.”
After arguing with Rey for a moment, Zeppelin felt her blood pressure rise and sighed.
“Even if you’re a Lord-class, if you don’t know this technique, you’ll be taken by surprise. It was a weapon developed under Ernst-sama’s investment, and its existence itself is a secret. Well, it’s not my personal favorite.”
It’s a really good sword, but if you use the built-in skill a few times, it’s a weapon that will break.
How long could a sword be remembered if a name was attached to the sword that was shattered without being able to swing it a few times at the decisive moment?
Zeppelin handed the sword back to Rey and asked.
“If you’re going to break it anyway, cut down a great being. So that the name of the sword can be remembered for a long time even if the substance disappears and only the record remains.”
“…I’ll keep that in mind.”
“The sword will find something suitable for you on the way out of the atelier.”
“thank you.”
Rey quietly looked down at the sword.
It was simply an unpriced weapon.
If you put it up for auction with good decorations, it would easily jump over tens of millions of gold, and it was something the owner wouldn’t even put out in the first place.
This was Ernst’s favor to Rey, a warning, a shackle and a debt.
Rey forced herself to swallow her complex emotions and followed Zeppelin again.
Zeppelin shook his head to ask Rey what kind of armor he needed.
“You just take what you give.”
“yes?”
“Take off your clothes or something. Take your top off completely.”
Ray followed his instructions.
When he took off his shirt completely, a burn scar that covered about half of his upper body was revealed.
Looking at Rey’s scorched skin, Zeppelin smiled lowly.
“You’ve lived a pretty rough life.”
“I want you to be calm in the future.”
“You sound disgusting.”
It was worthwhile for Zeppelin to hold the sword if Rey had to keep going rough.
Ray also laughed along with Zeppelin. Even if Zeppelin didn’t rush, Rey’s path was not going to be smooth.
After measuring Rey’s physique, Zeppelin brought a suit with a top and bottom integrated.
“This is a new product to be supplied to the Royal Guard. It is an inner armor that is worn inside to fill the gaps in the armor.”
“…”
I waved the suit Rey had received from the top of my hand.
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No matter how fluttering it looked, it looked more like a cotton fabric than a metal.
Still, Ray put on the suit without saying a word.
The suit was very comfortable to wear because it adhered to the body, but the protective power seemed to be difficult to expect at all.
Then Zeppelin pierced Rey’s chest with the tip of his pointed staff.
Kaang!!
“…!”
“As you can see, the suit is partially hardened when subjected to strong external shocks. It provides particularly strong protection against stabbing and sharp projectile weapons, and it is also quite strong in heat resistance and resistance to magic. It is the crystallization of magic engineering. If you lose it, there will be an uproar, so take good care of it.”
“Is that… is it okay to give it to me?”
“You are responsible. Where, finally…”
The wall cracked, revealing a new room.
A single black cloak was displayed alone in the room.
Ray asked.
“Is it an artifact?”
“Then why are you keeping a normal leather cloak like that? It’s an artifact, and the main material is dragon leather.”
Zeppelin giggled at Rey’s surprised face.
“Dragon skin tends to be in stock in the Empire. Anyway, this guy is excellent in heat resistance, cold resistance, and magical power, and it is possible to change its shape and maneuver itself a little, so it is easy to defend against external attacks. there won’t be.”
Zeppelin, who activated the function by infusing mana into the cloak, thought for a moment and then added an explanation.
“It’s hard to call it flying…but it can accelerate and glide in the air. Try it yourself later.”
“…this is so burdensome, my stomach hurts.”
“Don’t say something that doesn’t suit you, try wearing it.”
Zeppelin said, throwing the scabbard he had picked up as he walked down the hallway.
Ray tried wearing the equipment she received one by one.
Above the lining was a uniform provided by the Alstein family, a cloak was worn over it, and a scabbard decorated with elegant but not glamorous decorations was tied at the waist.
After it was decorated so neatly, it looked much more elegant than when I was running around in the countryside.
Yohana opened her mouth and looked at Rey, then came to her senses and coughed in vain.
Zeppelin nodded with satisfaction inwardly and handed another piece of paper engraved with the recipe to Ray.
“The cloak doesn’t have a permanent power source, but it absorbs mana from the atmosphere and is automatically recharged with energy. If you need to recharge the energy urgently, ask the wizard. Hold on for a month or so.”
Rey looked at Ernst and Zeppelin alternately, then nodded.
“The grace you have given me, I will never forget.”
*
Johanna could not hide her excitement and returned to the house of the Altstein family.
Amidst the crowds of other children, I sneaked out to Alesia to see the new equipment that Johanna had fitted.
It was truly amazing to see the shoulder blades and gaiters transform and move on their own to protect Yohana.
Everyone burst out in bursts of envy filled with envy.
Rey first handed Luna the paper she had received from Zeppelin.
“The one Yohana is wearing is a Rechargeable Artifact. It needs a wizard’s help to charge it. Can you help Luna?”
“…Yes, got it.”
Luna nodded as if it was natural.
Rey smiled at Luna and threw a sword from her waist with its scabbard.
Darren, who was frantically looking at Johana’s artifacts, caught the sword suddenly flying in surprise.
wow!
“Uh, bro?”
“It’s yours.”
The sword that Rey had just thrown was the sword he got from Zeppelin just before leaving the atelier to ask for another service.
Zeppelin tried to bubbly because of Rey, who sees all the truth, but he did bring an extra sword.
Since it was a sword of a lower grade than the X series, it was a famous sword enough for any knight to write.
“Darren, try a little harder.”
Among the rare orphans, Darren was the most talented in swordsmanship and was also a hard worker.
Looking at the pace of development, I thought I would be able to narrowly become an expert before I became an adult, but at that level, I was able to live with the sound of a genius.
“Thank you, brother!”
Darren was moved, and the other children looked a little sick in their stomachs.
Layya always gave different rewards according to performance and effort, so it was not a new thing.
Rey took a deep breath and motioned for Karen to come.
Rey looked very tired, so Karen approached Rey with half anxieties and half anticipation.
“Why is that, Reit?!”
Rey hugged Karen as she approached.
Karen was arrogant and was about to say something, but before that, Rey buried her face in Karen’s neck.
Ray took a deep breath.
He was so tired today as if his qi had really run out, so Ray closed her eyes and felt Karen’s softness.
For Rey, it was Karen, whom she had been with for as long as Bella.
As a child, Karen struggled to follow Rey’s side, and even as she got older, she would often come to Ray’s house and give simple help, giving various excuses.
Therefore, Rey felt memories, peace of mind, and a little excitement from Karen’s scent.
While Ray is in control.
Karen stiffened at Rey’s breath that she felt on the back of her neck, and the other children who watched it were silent as they looked at each other.
It was the first time the children had ever seen Ray do something like an expression of affection so openly.
Confused or not, Rey took one last deep breath and fell away from Karen.
“I’ll go in and get some rest.”
Karen stayed in place until Rey closed the mansion door and disappeared, while the other children rolled their eyes to keep an eye on Alessia and Johana, especially Johanna.
Even after receiving an artifact that she had never dreamed of as a gift, Yohana felt upset and slapped her in the chest for nothing.
“annoying.”
Whether this anger was directed at Rey or Karen, he or herself, Johanna couldn’t be sure.
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No matter how gifted she was, Yohana was still an 18-year-old girl who was far from proficient or seasoned.
*
“Your Majesty your Majesty has granted your request for private use.”
“…”
Ernst, who had returned to the family mansion, took a deep breath after hearing Adoia’s report.
“It was long.”
Yes, it was a long time.
It felt a little late, but now the Emperor and Ernst had to make a decision and move.
Ernst confirmed his solo schedule and leaned back on his chair .
