Chapter 401 – Inventor
Telephone workshop.
It was originally one of the many artifact workshops that produced magic tools for communication, which were recognized for their practicality during the last Winter War and have been the subject of constant research.
He was a great prospect who not only developed a simple communication device, but also invented an innovative artifact called the Palseer, quickly gaining influence unrivaled by other caravans or aristocratic families.
Of all the artifacts ever invented, the Palsi language is said to have brought about the greatest change in the daily lives of the people of the empire.
The recent actions of the telephone battle are attracting the attention of the entire empire.
In particular, the identity of the mysterious artifact craftsman, the owner of the workshop and the inventor of the False Language, is famous for having his identity completely shrouded in mystery.
The news that he refused calls from numerous noble families and even ducal families has become known, stimulating many people’s doubts.
A workshop that can be said to be the hottest potato in the empire in many ways.
The owner of the place visited Wolfgang’s mansion at this moment.
“Come on in.”
“Yes, master.”
—Okay… !
The main gate of the mansion opens of its own accord as soon as Wolfgang gives permission.
It was no exaggeration to say that Wolfgang’s mansion, armed with various security techniques and cutting-edge artifacts, was already a fortress.
I’m sure there won’t be any intruder who would try to break into the house of the most famous superman in the empire.
If you try, you will be intercepted by numerous killing spells and become a beehive.
Of course, there was an exception for invited guests.
“Is this your first time seeing your face in person?”
It was an earlier visit than planned, but Wolfgang became a little interested when he met the owner of the mysterious telephone workshop.
The symbol of wealth and honor of the upper class of the empire is the carriage.
What kind of carriage will the owner of the telephone workshop ride?
In the midst of this, he was concentrating on a topic that every man had no choice but to pay attention to.
“That… ?”
A mysterious light appeared in Wolfgang’s red eyes.
—Boo!
The president’s carriage appears with an unfamiliar noise that sounds like the flapping of wings of a very large insect rather than the sound of a horse’s touring.
When I looked closely, I realized that the sound I was making was not the only thing that was foreign.
The appearance was very different from an ordinary carriage, and the most noticeable thing was the fact that there were no horses in the carriage.
Horseless carriage.
What kind of cream bread without cream does this sound like?
But it’s clearly moving properly. So, is it possible to move using some kind of means other than the power of words?
“What on earth is that carriage…?” ?”
“It looks really strange.”
With the advent of the amazing carriage, even the users who were preoccupied with their assigned tasks began to pay attention one by one.
In particular, the stable keeper was sweating profusely, not knowing what to do in front of the horseless carriage that stopped in front of the stable.
“Uh… Customer. Excuse me, but I have to take care of my horse. If you’re using something like camouflage magic… “
As a stable keeper who has spent his entire life managing horses and carriages, he probably feels like he is possessed by a ghost.
When a stablekeeper with an indescribable expression was pathetically pretending to pet an invisible horse whose whereabouts he had no idea.
—Ugh…
“Thank you, but you don’t need to take care of the horse.”
The door of the carriage opened silently, and a man got out of it and smiled brightly at the stable keeper.
A mysterious man with an outfit as unique as the carriage he rode in.
The man’s appearance was notable for his long top hat that was popular before the war, a monocle over his left eye, and a dark purple tailcoat…
To be honest, it was a bit old-fashioned.
“He looks like he hasn’t been out in 10 years.”
So much so that Wolfgang, who was quietly watching her with his arms crossed, muttered that without even realizing it.
Overall, he seemed like a person who was very behind the trends, or who didn’t really care about trends themselves.
Either way, it was by no means ordinary.
Her face, which makes it difficult to guess her age, and her steps, which seem to be deliberately trying to hide her ingrained habits, give off a somewhat suspicious feeling.
“Welcome to my home.”
Wolfgang, as the owner of the house, had roughly summarized his first impression of the man, extended his hand to shake his.
Then, the man responded with a very emotional expression.
“Hey! General Wolfgang! It is truly an honor to meet you in person!”
Despite his mysterious first impression, he bowed down to his waist and was friendly to Wolfgang, to the point where it seemed a bit excessive.
“In person, you are more majestic than I heard. My name is Telephone Bell. President, guild leader, workshop owner, you… “You can call me whatever you want, haha.”
“Hmm. So let’s say you’re the boss. That one sticks to his mouth.”
It wasn’t that I couldn’t understand his attitude.
Wolfgang is the majority shareholder, holding a 30% stake in Telephone Factory.
The stake he owns is so huge that he can influence the entire workshop if he wants to, and he is even an early investor before the business grows as big as it is now.
Even though it was our first time meeting each other in person, it was natural that he would act so well to the point where he would take out everything, including his liver and gallbladder.
Just looking at it from the perspective of a businessman and investor, this is the extent of it.
From the president’s point of view, Wolfgang in front of him was the person in power who would be the strongest ally to overcome the difficulties he faced.
In some ways, it is a superior relationship that goes beyond even that of a master and a slave.
‘The quality and quantity of magical power is considerable. Just looking at his capabilities as a wizard, he is almost at the level of an archmage. No, it’s more than that.’
Actually, Wolfgang was busy assessing the capabilities of the other person in front of him rather than paying attention to that fact.
Haha… “
He has piercing red eyes and is quite tall, with a huge and imposing body that is a head taller than the proud president.
How did the unique spirit of a strong man radiating from his whole body and Wolfgang’s seemingly indifferent attitude reflect in the eyes of the president?
The president smiled awkwardly and sweatdropped.
—Bang Bang!
“Oh, by the way. This is my gift to the general!”
Then he gently knocked on the door of the carriage he was riding in and bowed his head proudly towards Wolfgang.
Wolfgang finally shows interest in the president’s actions.
“You mean this carriage?”
“Yes. As you can see, this guy is a kind of artifact that runs using magic core rather than the power of a horse. Optimization work is currently underway for commercialization, and this is a kind of prototype.”
“Then is this also a new invention?”
“That’s right! Originally, it was supposed to remain dormant in my 101st personal invention collection, but recently, thanks to the general, the scale of the business has expanded significantly, and I can actually enter the development stage.”
The president excitedly explains things while using unfamiliar jargon.
Wolfgang felt a little uncomfortable because a strange atmosphere was created, as if he was being intimidated and forcibly ripping things off.
Looking at his attitude, it looks like he brought it with the intention of giving it as a gift from the beginning.
In any case, if they give you an artifact that looks unusual at first glance, there is no reason to refuse it.
“That’s a perfect thing.”
“Haha. Personally, I think this product has just as much business potential as the Palsier, but that will be something to watch as the public evaluates it later. First, by putting my name on this guy, I guarantee solid performance.”
“Then I will accept it gratefully.”
It was Wolfgang who happily accepted the president’s favor.
A horseless carriage equipped with cutting-edge magical engineering technology.
It’s also a testing phase. Doesn’t it somehow evoke the romance of a man?
“Haha! Okay, okay. We will send a separate expert person to inform you of the detailed usage and performance of this machine later.”
The boss rubs his hands together and smiles when the gift goes through.
The president used a fairly easy-to-understand method to gain favor, but from Wolfgang’s point of view, he actually liked it better.
I tend to prefer being direct rather than spinning around.
Wolfgang personally guided him to the drawing room.
“Now, this way.”
“Oh! “It’s a really nice mansion.”
After continuing the small talk, we got straight to the point.
—Sweet
“Huh… !”
As Wolfgang folds his hands and bends his body forward, the president is visibly tensed, straining his entire body.
During the conversation, I understood to some extent what kind of personality Wolfgang was, so he didn’t react further and just opened his mouth.
“Boss. “I think you can already guess why I asked you to stay alone.”
“Recently, some unpleasant incidents related to the Palse language… You are talking about.”
“Yes.”
—Jureuk
Drops of sweat began to flow from the president’s forehead like rain.
Wolfgang laughed and brightened the mood.
He seems to be a cheerful person who likes jokes, so he prepared his own joke of conversion.
“Don’t be too nervous, boss. I won’t kill you.”
“Ha, haha…”
