Chapter 101 – 29. The End of Technology and Cecilia (3)
Cecilia’s workshop wasn’t bad.
It was much larger than the tobacco shop where the two Demon sisters lived, and it seemed to have all the necessary equipment.
The miniatures that Cecilia showed at the tobacco shop were placed on the shelf in the studio.
‘Good idea. It’s a good thing that any merchant with an eye for value should know enough about.’
It was small compared to the large private workshop outside Endier Hall.
Still, Cecilia was a cadet who had just entered school. In fact, to be able to rent a workshop like this was actually possible only for at least a sophomore cadet.
It meant that her production skills were recognized in her interview. As I expected, Cecilia became a technical scholarship student. Nothing strange though.
Cecilia’s craft. All of them, even miniatures, were measured as high-grade items.
It wasn’t surprising since she had the weapon making skills she learned from the dwarves.
‘Your body may have just passed the age of majority. Still, she’s spent 100 years honing her skills.’
Not only that. Cecilia had the pure blood of a dragon, especially the demon king. So it means that it is possible to understand runes instinctively.
The most valuable weapon in the Empire since the Great War. It was a weapon enchanted with runes.
Before the establishment of the Holy Ramir Empire. Runes are magical characters passed down from ancient times.
Now, with the cooperation of the 6 sects of the Pantheon, great progress has been made in deciphering it. The character was actively engraved on general weapons to improve the weapon’s performance.
‘That’s also why the leaders of the Pantheon are investing as much in technology as they are now.’
However, it is not easy to understand runes, which are magical characters, from their source and derive perfect efficiency. No, only a part of its profound meaning was barely applicable to humans today.
But for Cecilia, it was possible. So, a very outstanding talent close to the original stone. She wasn’t just joining my party as a technical representative.
‘Even if I get used to life in the Pantheon a little bit, I have the skills to run a private studio, not a rental studio.’
When he briefly summarized his thoughts about Cecilia. Cecilia and Lucia welcomed me.
“Count Julian. Nice to meet you!”
“Ah… Hello. Count Julian!”
Especially Cecilia’s side. Their eyes met briefly, but her yellow eyes full of respect filled those pupils.
Cecilia was of great help to me. Because she became her recommendation, whose identity was unknown, and she sent Eirin to go through the Pantheon’s admission procedure.
Of course, it was purely because of Cecilia’s skills that she passed the interview.
“I… Thank you so much! Thanks to the Count, one of my wishes… I am so grateful… I don’t know how to thank you…”
Cecilia was terribly shy and bowed her head. But she was a dignified greeting.
Cecilia is on the short side, but her platinum feet are beautiful.
Although she was wearing ordinary one-piece style clothes, befitting a technical cadet. Still, she didn’t take any deductions from Cecilia for her appearance. Even her plain clothes couldn’t hide her luxury.
Besides, her sickly looking face stimulated men’s protective instincts, and had destructive power enough to make her heart beat faster if she was weak to her sister-style beauty.
‘For a moment. Neither do I.’
For a moment, even my heart was pounding. Cecilia looked beautiful, as if feeling the swinging bridge effect.
It was a bit strange. It is true that Cecilia is a beauty with a cute style that attracts attention wherever she goes. There was no way I was attracted to the opposite sex to that extent.
I don’t know if that sounds arrogant. The body that brought me deep relationships with many beauties. Because of that, immunity to beauty was never lacking.
It was to the extent that he could maintain his composure even when he saw Eirin or Lilia, the most beautiful women of the imperial capital.
‘It must be because of bloodlines.’
Because the dragon’s blood said that it recognizes the kind of people it will inevitably mate with. Apparently, as a dragon, there might be something instinctively drawn to Cecilia.
If so, that was a good thing. If it’s according to the setting of Demon King’s Slaughter. Cecilia must have felt something for me right now.
I have an important quest to do with Cecilia in the future.
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* Asmodian sub-quest 3 「Bonds in the name of demons」
: Awaken the blood of the demons you have by contacting the body fluids of the demons.
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: After awakening, your bodily fluids are filled with demon spirit. If the opponent is a demon, you will be able to see a mana stabilization effect that is higher than that of a demon soul stone purified with your thick bodily fluid.
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That is, what her bodily fluids need. Her and her bodily fluids will also help her.
But what you can’t ask for is the bodily fluids of the opposite sex. If there is something that attracts each other to the opposite sex like this, it will definitely help in the quest.
I also responded to Cecilia’s greetings in the manner of a calm aristocrat.
“Don’t worry too much about it. It’s because of your skills that you’ve been given a private workshop. In the future, if you provide me with good technology, I will be able to repay the favor. And since I am also a swordsman, I will have to take care of you often.”
“Yeah! If it’s the count’s weapon, I can help you.”
“That’s a nice word. And with your skills, you’ll be able to meet a good sponsor. Life in the ecliptic in the future will be much better than now. There are many merchants in the imperial capital who covet technicians with good weapon making skills. Especially if you are an excellent craftsman who knows how to handle runes.”
“That… It’s not. I still lack a lot of skills…”
In an instant, Cecilia noticed Eirin next to me. She nodded to Ei-rin as well.
“Nice to meet you. Last time… Thank you for helping me so much.”
“No. I just did what I had to do as the master’s maid.”
The old-fashioned greetings of the two people, also full of dignity, continued. And the moment the greeting is over. Lucia and Eirin’s eyes met.
For a moment I was nervous. Two people who have affection beyond liking for me. Especially since there was no way that Eirin wouldn’t have known about that striking pink hair.
And Lucia, too, is a dangerous lady whose fate grade may jump to Y grade. If she was Ei-Lin, who always sticks close to me, she deserves my attention.
I carefully watched the two people’s reactions.
***
However, what was feared did not happen. Lucia’s fate grade remains stable A+. Rather, Lucia bowed her head to Ei-rin first.
“I… I heard from Cecilia. When Cecil went through the admission procedures, she said that the person there helped her a lot. Cecilia had never been outside, so it wouldn’t have been easy for her to check in. Thank you so much!”
Lucia bowed her back once more. Just like the uniform she is wearing right now. Lucia had a secret soldier-like side. He did a good job as a security guard.
At the same time, Eirin glanced at Lucia’s long pink hair. But soon, she too gracefully bowed her head in response to Lucia’s greeting.
“I just did what I had to do.”
And, as usual, he was expressionless. It’s okay if it’s Eirin in that form. If she really is a hostile woman. Her attitude will change completely, just like she did with Lilia.
‘Sending a shockingly bright smile.’
In front of Lilia. Eirin suddenly changed to the extent of being frightening, showing the woman’s courage.
But she didn’t do that to Lucia. It must be because my fiancé, Lilia, is Eirin’s biggest nemesis.
Anyway, if two people who will be the same party in the future are not uncomfortable with each other. It’s a good thing for me too. Cecilia told us.
“I… Count! There is a small reception table inside. Would you like to sit over there? I’ll make you a cup of tea!”
At those words, all four of them headed towards the back of the workshop. It wasn’t an expensive minchoti, though. Still, it seemed that the technical department provided reception tea for private workshops.
“Cecile. Can I ride the car like this?”
“Sister Lucia! I also… I can’t ride the car well… What should I do?”
However, both Cecilia and Lucia were clumsy when they got into the car. In the end, Eirin, who couldn’t see it, stepped forward.
“Riding a car is something I am used to. I will do it.”
Ei-Lin’s words caused the other two to blush as if they were embarrassed. It must be difficult for the two of them to catch up with Eirin’s femininity, the perfect maid.
Soon, the two of them drank Eirin’s tea in rapture.
“Sister Lucia. Was this tea this delicious?”
“That… I will. Cecil. When the two of us were together, it was full of bitterness… It’s really amazing!”
And he looked at Eirin with bright eyes.
“It’s not comparable to Mincho, but this car is okay. If you can match the temperature of the water and brewing time, you can still enjoy the same taste. It is not difficult.”
Eirin calmly explained. But it has never been easier said than done.
Last elemental practice time. It was because Eirin’s own tea had a deeper aroma and taste than the mincho tea at the cafe that I served to the cadets of the Magic Order.
For a while, the compliments of the two continued. Eirin seemed to be in a good mood too. Her expressionless face remains the same, but a slight blush appears on her face.
Of course, it was only to the extent that only me, who was always watching, could barely recognize it.
It’s like these three pretty people having tea time. It was a nice view. But soon, when I have to talk about the purpose of my coming here.
I put an imperial sword on the table.
“By the way, I will be the first client of this workshop. This imperial sword. I want to adjust the weight and center of gravity a little, and enchant the runes. Is it possible Cecilia.”
Simply put, it is not an easy task. An imperial sword that has already been completed. Touching that empire to my request is more complicated than crafting a new weapon.
However, even though Cecilia was shy, she confidently nodded her head. It wasn’t surprising.
Cecilia is an excellent student to the extent of renting out workshops in the technical sect.
In particular, the weapon crafting skill of a craftsman who knows how to use mana is completely different from the smelting skill of a general blacksmith.
‘And how meticulously the runes are enchanted there determines the level of the craftsman and the weapon.’
Also, this work was important. Power assessment drill on Wednesday. Because it’s the pre-work necessary to get first place in that training.
I told Cecilia the detailed requirements. Cecilia nodded her head as if she understood everything.
“I… Leave it to me. Count Julian. One day is fine.”
Through Demon King’s Slaughter, he knew Cecilia’s skills enough, so he trusted him. And I added her words to her.
“And Cecilia. If someone from Aitern Company comes to visit. Especially when a female cadet with silver hair and red eyes comes to visit. When she is offered to be the sponsor, she is not immediately accepted. To refuse.”
At those words, Lucia asked in a puzzled voice.
“Isn’t Aitern’s business the most famous in the empire? Oh Are you saying that Cecile isn’t yet at the level of receiving that much support?”
“That… Is that so?”
At Lucia’s words, Cecilia’s expression turned sullen. I quickly shook my head.
“No. Cecilia’s crafting skills are coveted even by the Aitern Chamber of Commerce. I guarantee But Cecilia wouldn’t know a thing about the way she signed her sponsorship contract. If the cadet comes to visit, would you like to say something like this?”
I explained to Cecilia. When Chloe, the silver-haired cadet, comes to visit, there is no need to elaborate. Instead, I just need to tell her that Cecilia’s recommendation for admission was me. She said so
‘Because this, too, is necessary to rank first in the strength evaluation.’
After saying that, I left the workshop and headed to the atelier.
***
Holy Ramir Empire. The best company in that empire was definitely the Aitern Company. And Chloe de Aitern, the next influential successor of Aitern Company.
Chloe has now entered the workshop area of Endier’s building, a technical department.
“Miss. Would you like to take a look at this private workshop?”
“I do not need it. Because the artisans who can be used there have already signed contracts. Let’s go to the rental workshop.”
“But that place. Aren’t they only at the level of second-year students? I don’t think there’s a craftsman there who has the coveted crafting skills in Aitern.”
Chloe, instead of answering her, shook and spread her fan, covering her face. This middle-aged employee of the trading association sent by his father. He was a person with quite a position in the upper chamber, but by Chloe’s standards, he was not very spiritual.
‘You don’t know the value of a rental workshop at all. It’s like a stupid pig.’
Craftsman cadets who have just received a rental workshop from the Technical Order. Among the artisans, there are cadets with surprisingly high potential.
But just like craftsmen do. Although the potential and crafting skills are high. Most people don’t even know what’s going on in the world. Especially when it comes to cadets from commoners.
‘For such cadets, we can tie up long-term sponsorship contracts at a very low price.’
If you have good crafting skills, especially enchantment skills related to runes, which are a trend these days. The potential of that future is indescribable.
If only we could keep such cadets bound by slave contracts.
It will be of great help in increasing the performance of Aitern Corporation, especially Chloe herself. It was said that it would be advantageous for the successor competition in the future.
And after a while, a rental workshop entered inadvertently. Chloe was very surprised there. It was to the extent that he opened his fan again to hide his surprised expression.
‘Nonsense. I can’t believe such a gemstone was hidden.’
Chloe stared at the objects on display in the studio in awe. Anything of high value. She called the owner of the studio while hiding her true feelings as much as possible.
“Hey, are you there?”
“Yeah! Let’s go now…”
Inside the workshop, a female cadet in plain clothes appeared. Judging by his attire, he was a commoner, like most of the technical students.
She is very beautiful in appearance, although at the moment she is startled. Whatever she was, she was a frail and delicate cadet who seemed completely ignorant of the world.
‘I can easily bake and boil it. Besides, you look so pretty. It must be worth more.’
Chloe cheered inwardly.
