Chapter 774 – 774. Scripture Encounters (2)
“This place… What kind of place is it?”
“As you can see and feel, it’s just a blacksmith’s shop, isn’t it?”
“…”
Cha Hanseong pondered for a moment on what to say to Eunhyun’s answer.
From what he saw, heard, and felt, this place was no ordinary smithy producing weapons.
In fact, the things being produced on the first floor included ordinary armor and weapons, but there were also unusual ones mixed in.
There were also places that made things like small parts rather than equipment.
There was a strong feeling that they were not simply beating iron, but precisely processing the parts needed to make a huge device.
“Haha! Well, just because it’s a blacksmith’s shop doesn’t necessarily mean that it only makes swords or armor.”
It was Doran who resolved Cha Hanseong’s doubts.
“Currently, the weapons and armor being produced in our black anvil smithy are the main products of the smithy, but there is a separate work that currently takes up the most weight in the smithy.”
“… What is it?”
“Ughh! This is it!”
Doran laid out the blueprints on the table with a proud look on his face.
It was somehow funny to see him using his tiny stature to struggle to place a gigantic blueprint on a table twice as wide as his own, but he didn’t show his disrespectful expression.
In any case, the opponent is a representative of a race called the dwarves, and Cha Han-seong is not a person that can be treated carelessly.
Cha Han-seong was well aware that even if it was unavoidable, it would be very rude to express it outwardly.
As if to erase that thought, Cha Hanseong stared at the huge blueprint on the table.
“This… Is this the blueprint for the manor?”
“Heh. Exactly! It’s the interior drawing of the Duchy of Armitas. And…”
Doran then presented a second blueprint.
The basics were the same as the first blueprint, but the huge lines drawn on it were drawn in a regular arrangement throughout the territory.
“This…”
Cha Han-seong immediately recognized the identity of the blueprint.
“Is it an underground waterway?”
“Hmm?”
Doran made a slightly surprised expression when he saw Hanseong Cha who grasped the identity of the blueprint at once.
He sneakily looked at Eun-hyeon and looked at her expression, but seeing Eun-hyeon’s expression, he didn’t care much, it seemed like it was natural for Cha Han-seong to recognize him.
“As expected, the field chief’s close friend. I want you to find out right away.”
“Oh, no… It just came to mind without me knowing.”
“Heh heh, just thinking about it makes me admire how wide-ranging his friend in the field is.”
Haha…”
Cha Hanseong just smiled dryly and said nothing.
The fact that he was able to recall the existence of an underground canal by looking at the blueprints was simply because he had poor knowledge on Earth, so he was not a big deal.
There is a big difference between simply recognizing the need for something from nothing and preparing for the process of making it, and clumsily expressing that knowledge in a superficial way.
“Anyway, most of what is currently being worked on in the smithy is the ‘pipe’ that will be installed in this subterranean canal.”
There was only one use for the pipe that came to Cha Han-sung’s mind.
“… It is to provide a stable supply of water to the villagers.”
“Exactly!”
Originally, in order to use water, villagers had to draw water directly from a nearby well.
Eun-hyeon had the experience of making a shower facility in her own house, but if it could stably supply a large amount of water to the entire duchy on a completely different scale, the quality of life that Yeongji-min enjoys would be better. It improves and further brings about the effect of improving the manor itself.
“You’re going to lose a lot of money.”
Haha! Yes. Iron ore, which is simply a valuable resource, is not the size of a fist, but is invested in a large amount that can cover the entire territory.
Doran’s sentiments, which he spouted out loud, were harsh and honest, but somehow it didn’t feel frivolous.
He was like a child who simply couldn’t help but enjoy the research and work he was doing.
“Would you like to see this?”
Soon after, Doran proudly presented the results of the research currently being conducted on the second floor to Riode and Hanseong Cha.
It is a single ore carefully packed in a box.
“Mithril?”
Haha! No!”
At first glance, the ore, which had a subtle color to Liod’s eyes, looked like mithril, but Doran rather happily denied his words.
“This is simple iron ore. But… Through artificial processing, it has raised the same hardness and magic conductivity as Mithril! It’s called mithril alloy!”
“…”
Liod was speechless at Doran’s boastful bragging and stared at the mithril alloy ore.
He was close to ignorant of economics and commerce, but as a knight who wielded a sword, he was quite aware of the value of the ore called mithril.
What if this mithril alloy ore was released on the market?
There will be a great upheaval between the blacksmiths and the market.
Of course, it must be Eun-hyeon who sweeps up the huge amount of money in the blue.
“By the way, in the middle of explaining about the underground canal, why is this alloy explained… Huh, can you?”
Cha Hanseong made an expression of surprise at the possibility that came to his mind.
“The pipes laid in these canals… Are they all made of this mithril alloy?”
“Exactly!”
Of course, astronomical funds would go in for this research and application of actual equipment, but he was confident enough to cover it with the current budget of the wealthy Duchy of Armitas.
“If the field manager hadn’t promised unlimited support, if he hadn’t given me this idea, I wouldn’t have tried it.”
“… There really is no such thing as money.”
If they made weapons or armor out of this, they would undoubtedly be able to gain huge profits, but simply pouring all of it into the development of the territory seemed like nothing more than pouring water into a bottomless dock to Rio or Cha Han-seong.
“Oh, what a waste of money. This is all an investment. Invest.”
Eunhyeon shrugged her shoulders at the two people’s absurd reaction and replied succinctly.
“This is for the sake of the dukedom, but it is also publicity for the outside world.”
If the improvement of the underground aqueduct using pipes and the facilities of the manor are developed, of course, other territories or royal families will be interested, and if rumors circulate and prove the convenience, everyone will want to improve the aqueduct and install pipes.
“And we are the only ones who can provide this technology and resources along the way. I will sell it for as high as I invested.”
Naturally, awareness of the dwarves and stock prices would soar even higher, and the price of mithril alloy would be sold at a three to five times higher price.
I have no intention of taking unfair advantage of monopoly supply, but I have no intention of selling it cheaply as I intend to pick and eat mulberry at all.
Of course, installation costs are separate.
The large-scale construction cost, including the price of ash, will be a great income for the Duchy of Armitas, and will lead to the creation of a lot of labor, making the development of the territory and life more prosperous.
“The prospects are better than simply making and selling weapons or armor equipment.
“… Right.”
Riod nodded his head.
Riode, who was focused only on making money by making equipment, readily admitted that his knowledge was limited.
‘Well, of course, the real use of this mithril alloy was something completely different…’
Originally, Eunhyeon’s intention to produce this mithril alloy was to create a new golem to be organized in the Optimus Golem squadron.
It was Eleanor who suggested an opinion to promote the business in this direction in order to sweep a huge amount of money and improve the lives of the people of the territory.
As the days passed, her knowledge of manor management broadened, and Eleanor’s ability to conceive of a business like Eun-hyeon was growing.
“However… Is it okay if you show us this?”
Cha Han-seong asked Eun-hyeon in a voice mixed with concern.
Now that I know the secrets of the business, is it okay for the technology to be leaked so easily?
“Hmm? Aren’t they close friends at the field? Are you really thinking of stealing this technology?”
“Well, it’s not like that…”
“That’s it. There’s no way you can catch up with our ideas and technology! Haha!”
Doran’s voice filled with pride in his technical skills.
And without hesitation, he noticed that his trust in Riod and Cha Han-seong was based on his infinite respect and trust in Eun-hyeon.
“Well, you talked too much about us. By the way, what did your friends from the field come here for?”
“…”
Wouldn’t it be too late to ask that now?
Perhaps because he had seen something so great, Cha Han-seong even forgot the original purpose of his and Riod’s visit.
“Actually, it is because of this.”
Belatedly, Cha Han-seong summoned his newly imprinted holy sword.
Doran opened his eyes wide and gave a slightly surprised expression at the sight of the white light emitting white light and gradually taking shape.
“This, this… !”
Finally, in Cha Han-seong’s hand, the holy sword was embodied as an enormous divinity.
Durandal appeared.
“Ohhh, that’s great!”
Doran burst into amazement when he recognized the level of the sword, which was filled with the craftsman’s skill and passion.
From his point of view, the sword called Durandal was like a work of art created with all his strength.
“Actually… I heard from Riode-nim that it was Eun-hyeon-nim who restored this sword, Durandal.”
“… What?”
Doran, who had heard this for the first time, turned his eyes to Eunhyeon with a twinkle in his eyes.
“This, this sword… Did the field chief make it?”
“It was not made. It restored the sword that was broken and lost its function.”
“Huh…”
But even so, Doran couldn’t help but have even greater respect for Eunhyeon’s metallurgy, which had been restored so wonderfully.
“As expected, you are the field chief! I will follow the field manager for the rest of my life!”
“Hmm… Yes. Thank you.”
Eunhyun smiled bitterly and nodded his head.
Eventually, he shifted his gaze to Cha Han-seong.
“So? What do you want from me?”
“Rather than want… I want to hear it. What the heck is this sword How can I handle it better. And what is the ‘hero’s lumber’ that Durandal is talking about?”
He awakened Durandal out of necessity and made a contract, but it was a choice he had to make in order to overcome the situation in a very urgent battle with the Basilisk.
Now, Cha Han-seong knew nothing about Durandal.
If it was simply a weapon, the only thing to do was to hone one’s own swordsmanship so that it could be used better, but this was a special weapon called a holy sword that had a clear identity and role.
[Meet the great being.]
Finally, Durandal delivered his will directly.
“Oh, oh!? The sword speaks!?”
Leaving behind Doran’s astonished reaction, Eunhyeon accepted the words of the holy sword.
“Right. Did you tell me to seek advice?”
[That’s right. You are the one who restored me.]
Durandal’s attitude towards Eunhyeon was very respectful.
He noticed that he was a half-god who was outside the providence of this world, and noticed special beings in his soul.
Soon, as if responding to Durandal’s appearance, two young girls jumped out of Eun-hyeon’s soul.
“Dad!”
“…”
In contrast to the blonde girl who shows a very lively appearance and is embraced by Eun-hyun, the silver-haired girls are quiet but hold on to Eun-hyun’s arm.
They were Geumwol and Eunwol, two demigods born of Belldandy and Eunhyeon.
The sudden appearance of the two girls took the others by surprise, but the two daughters didn’t care about the atmosphere at all.
“Who is this sword?”
“… Familiar aura.”
It was clear that Durandal’s existence came at the end of being so curious about it that he couldn’t stand it.
[… Meet the great seniors.]
Durandal’s attitude towards Geumwol and Eunwol was unusual.
Like the two girls, if the body actually existed, it would be a respectful attitude with the head bowed to the ground.
“… Durandal?”
His polite attitude was embarrassing to his partner, Cha Han-seong.
