Chapter 135 – 39. Cryolite Fragments (4)
Chloe is making a confused expression.
I guess it never occurred to me that I would use her as her calculator.
“Why? If you don’t want to do it, you don’t have to.”
“Not that…”
“If you don’t want to. Hmm. It’s going to be a bit cumbersome. You’re the most skilled cadet in the Alchemy Order. I’ve verified that ability myself, so there’s nothing to say.”
So he quietly praised Chloe. Then, her expression immediately softened.
“I…Really?”
Perhaps it was Chloe that she had already tamed, she responded immediately to my light push and pull.
She quickly covered her face with her fan. It seems he was ashamed of my praise.
“… You look good on me. It’s not that great. As the Count said, I am the cadet representative. And it is certainly true that alchemists of that caliber are not common in the Pantheon. Especially when it comes to alchemy that transforms using cryolite as a material. Because at the cadet level, no one but me will help the Count.”
Although it was Chloe who shamelessly praised herself. It was not wrong.
“I know you well.”
“That… So I can help you. It will be my study anyway.”
“You say something extraordinary. I would appreciate it if you would.”
“No. Anyway, to reflect on the rudeness I committed. No complaints. And the Count recognized my skills.”
It seemed that I was in a moderate mood, so I quickly moved on to the main topic.
“Anyway, as you can see, the sketches I handed over to you are all four. And I plan to work on it in a total of five steps, including the final sketch Eirin is currently working on.”
The sketches were divided into stages of the statue. The stage I tried with alchemy was up to stage 1.
Based on Eirin’s rough, only the most basic form of the statue was set. Instead, I did the calculations for the second stage work in advance.
“Hmm. As the Count said, only the second paper here has been completed. After that, only the spells were written.”
“You saw it right. If I took the time, I could do arithmetic. Still, if you continue the calculations in the later stages and I proceed directly with the statue work in the preceding stage in the meantime, wouldn’t it be possible to make the statue in a hurry?”
“Certainly that is more efficient.”
“So, just start the calculations like this. Oh yeah. Don’t worry, dinner will be delivered soon by my coachman. I’m short on time, so I’ll work quickly.”
To prevent Chloe from putting on a toe, she quietly moved on to working on the statue.
Eirin sketches the final stage of the statue, stage 5. After the 3rd stage, Chloe performed a formula calculation for the transformation of a statue that would become more detailed.
And my job is to transform the statue through the already calculated two-step process and calculation values.
‘I can leave it to someone else. It can’t be like that.’
As much as making the statue myself, I had to do it myself.
I personally carve the precious cryolite and present it to you. With that, you can earn the emperor’s favor. If you leave it to someone else, the meaning fades.
‘Because above all, I can raise my alchemy attribute proficiency.’
Professor Elmeyer’s theoretical formula, and Chloe’s operation. Based on the process of ‘recognition’ of matter by two outstanding alchemists, I myself take charge of the resonance and transformation of alchemy.
Through the process of collaboration, it will be possible to reach a new horizon of alchemical characteristics.
Considering that I had to clear the ordeal of Istia, the goddess of alchemy, before raiding the nest. It was, of course, something I had to do.
‘Where should I try it?’
I started working on stage 2 of the piece. Carefully, he placed his fingertips on the ice crystal.
Cryolite is a mineral itself that is cold. A cold sensation, as if directly touching dry ice, was transmitted to the end.
To avoid frostbite, I summoned a salamander to crawl on the back of my hand. As it was, it began to approach the source of the material called cryolite.
‘A mineral that has been living for a long time underground in the polar regions. The elemental attribute that is the source of cryolite is earth. Some of the water and wind attributes permeate between them…’
It resembles ice, but its base is not water, but a mineral. I remembered the elemental composition ratio of cryolite that Professor Elmeyer had told me.
The next thing to do is to think in advance of the shape of the cryolite to be metamorphosed.
My art skills were still lacking. Without a specific design, the image of the statue could not be fully conceived.
So, I took the image of the statue by referring to the second stage sketch that Eirin had made in advance.
The calculation was completed as it was, and I recalled it as if I was overwriting it in my head.
This is the recognition process.
Next, I change my mana properties according to the element composition ratio I recognized.
3rd tier refined mana.
Unlike when using swordsmanship, he only focused on changing the elements rather than the strength of the refined mana. He poured that mana straight into the ice crystal.
Woo woo woo-
Then a clear resonant sound echoed from the cryolite. The elements that make up the cryolite and my mana, which have changed properties, are in perfect resonance.
It was possible because the theory and calculation of the magic formula that had been painstakingly preceded it.
Chloe’s eyes changed with interest as she watched the scene.
“I haven’t started any specific transformation. It’s amazing that it can resonate like this. Since cryolite is a 3-element substance, it must be difficult to convert mana into elements. When did the Count’s alchemy skills end here…”
The famous alchemist Chloe. Her compliments from her, so it wasn’t bad.
‘It’s worth studying all this time.’
In addition, it was alchemy that was always used together in real battles. It felt like I was being evaluated for the results of my efforts.
But now only step 2. For the final stage of the statue, the 5th stage, the alchemy attribute had to be raised to a plus grade.
‘I have to concentrate.’
As it was an elaborate work, the surface of the cryolite, which had become fluid, was moved extremely slowly.
It was a task that required mana to be moved very precisely according to the spatial coordinates of the spell. So even as I felt the chill of the cryolite, sweat formed on my forehead.
I continued to work on the statue.
***
“Phew. For now, that’s it for today. It’s getting late, so Chloe, you’d better go back to the mansion too.”
The work continued until quite late. The time approaching 11:00 p.M. All three continued to work, unaware of the passage of time.
“Maybe? But if it’s urgent, I can stay a little longer to help.”
Hours of work. Meanwhile, Chloe also used the bathroom in my atelier. At the same time, I think I sneakily checked my resting area next to the bathroom.
“This atelier. There was also an extra bed. If the Count wants it, you can also do all-night work… Whoa… Can you do it?”
His voice was strangely sticky.
Although it was said to be an extra bed, it was a bed that could comfortably accommodate two people sleeping there.
There was a time when I had pre-sex practice with Lilia there. The look in the eyes of this lecherous young lady who had accidentally found the bed there was suspicious.
‘All-night work. Is that what you want?’
Secret sexual love enjoyed inside the Pantheon. There is also a bed, which is even better. In an instant, Chloe’s head must have been filled with such promiscuous thoughts.
Of course, she had no intention of granting that wish.
“No. We can’t leave the precious young lady of the Marquis alone in such a shabby place. You’d better go back to your mansion.”
Chloe has a personal wagon and driver, so you don’t have to worry about driving at night.
No, to the extent that if someone tries to run over her, she should worry about the person who ran over her rather than her Chloe.
When I politely refused her intention to stay, Chloe felt sorry for her.
She served her human calculator function for hours. So she said that she had no fun with me. It was worth it.
Chloe answered in a hushed voice.
“I know. Count Julian.”
“Instead, I’d like you to help me with this more over the next few days.”
At those words, Chloe’s face lit up. He seemed to think that another day might give him a chance.
“Then I will excuse you. See you again.”
That’s how Chloe left the atelier with her greetings. Erin and me Only two remained.
“Will you show me the picture of the last step, Eirin?”
“Yeah. Young master. It’s an insignificant picture, but…”
Ei-Lin blushed a little and held out a drawing paper to her. A detailed picture, which could no longer be called a sketch, was drawn on that paper.
On that paper, the final version of the statue I envisioned was being made.
“However, I plan to continue revising the details to match the work of the young master’s statue.”
I nodded. If it’s Eirin, she’ll do just fine without me giving any further instructions.
The two continued to work even after Chloe left. I sent Chloe. I intended to continue working all night like this.
When the second stage of work was completed, it was already 1:00 am, past midnight.
“It is very late.”
“That’s it. If you’re tired, you can go to the bed over there and close your eyes.”
Step 2 work. In other words, the emperor is pointing a sword at the sky with a magnificent figure. The rough frame is finished. But I had no intention of falling asleep like this.
‘Since Chloe has done some calculations for the 3rd stage. It’s a complicated spell, so I’ll watch it all night and make the statue work more elaborate…’
Eirin called me, who was lost in thought.
“I. Young master. It’s not good for your body if you overdo it.”
Eirin was worried about me again.
He was carefully examining the magic paper package Chloe had left behind. He seemed to have noticed that I had no intention of falling asleep.
“Then let’s take a break for a while.”
I sat on the sofa near the table and leaned my back against it.
Ei Lin put down her pencil as she was sketching her in the same sitting position. An unchanging look.
It was also impressive to see him engrossed in painting a little while ago. A scene where a beauty like Eirin is working hard on something. Because that in itself has become another picture.
Come to think of it, it’s a late night. Only two young people remained in one of the buildings of the Pantheon. There is no one else to disturb them.
If you’re conscious of that, it’s a bit of a strange situation for two young bloody young men and women.
Of course, my head was full of statues of the emperor. Eirin also looks a little drowsy because it’s late. She had her usual expressionless face.
However, it seems that Eirin’s true intentions were different from mine.
‘Sylph this guy. Why are you so quick-witted?’
Sylph brought Eirin’s breathing and heartbeat into my ears. Her breathing and breathing are quicker than usual.
It meant that Eirin was clearly conscious of this situation where only the two of them were left.
However, she broke the silence that lasted for a while with a calm tone.
“It is also too late. It would be good if you could close your eyes for a while in the bed over there.”
“There is a lot of work to be done. It’s okay if you get a little sleep. It’s not that bad, so don’t worry.”
“But… If you stay here again wet with sweat, you might catch a cold.”
Eirin examined my body in the meantime.
Come to think of it, her whole body was covered in sweat from using her alchemy for a long time.
Since she constantly maintained mana resonance with the cryolite. Even as she felt the cold, her body was drenched due to the long use of her mana.
“I get it. Then take a shower and come out.”
The atelier was equipped with a bathtub and shower facilities. I saw Julian Duck, who often worked all night imitating an artist.
I went into the bathroom He was wearing underwear that had taken off his cadet uniform.
But the moment you try to close the bathroom door. The door opened and Eirin belatedly jumped in.
“I… Young boy. It’s late, so you’ll be tired of washing yourself… I’ll take care of the bath!”
Likewise, Ei-rin was wearing her underwear except for her maid headband.
