Episode 213
“Success?! Success?!”
“yes!”
“How much…?”
Logan’s eyes twitched slightly in surprise, but many words were omitted in his words, but Clayton managed to understand them and gave him the answer he wanted.
“Now that the most important metal can be replaced with iron, the unit price will drop by at least one-thousandth or less.”
“Is that true?!”
After hearing Clayton’s words, Logan clenched his fists.
This means that mass production of low-level artifacts has virtually become a reality.
‘One of the Empire’s greatest weapons has disappeared from them and has been given to me!’
It was definitely more joy than when I developed the rapid-fire crossbow first, which would have been developed anyway, or when I developed the Liberatio, which could replace that firepower with a scroll by spending a hundred times more capital.
“Ahahahahaha!”
Even if it is a low-level artifact of class 1 or 2, it is a treasure that can increase the strength of knights by 5 to 10%.
However, the reason it cannot be made as if it were printed is only because of the ridiculous price created by adding the magician’s high price to the rarity of the material.
Even the simplest class 1 artifact would require investing at least several million gold, so no monarch would spend such a large amount of money to supply artifacts to the entire army. No matter how rich an empire is, if it tries to provide artifacts to all its knights, it will go bankrupt at once.
In other words, a weapon was created that the empire could never imitate.
“Mr. Clayton. You must never tell anyone about this secret. It is a more important secret than Liberatio! Do you understand?!”
“Of course, Confucius.”
Clayton, who was looking at Logan’s glow with a happy expression, nodded willingly.
Then, he took out Crowne’s research journal, which he had carefully kept in his arms, and held it out.
“Now that I have completed the most important research, I would like to return your journal. I have already gained too much.”
“Yes? Ah…”
Only then did Logan’s expression change again when he sensed that Clayton’s mood had changed.
He could see the flow of Mana or Mana force, but because the large light caught his eye first, he only now recognized the small light next to it.
“Clayton. No way….”
Nod.
“The experiment was successful and I had a small realization.”
Clayton then went on to share the insights he gained from his research journal.
It was something he could do because he thought the owner of the journal was Logan in the first place.
‘He’s definitely an overly honest person.’
Logan’s eyes sparkled as he listened to his words.
“Did you mean it’s the horse’s soul? It was a groundbreaking and impressive explanation. The path is different, but I think it’s worth taking note of as well.”
Clayton tilted his head at those words.
It is common knowledge that Mana, the power of nature, and Force, the power of life, are essentially different.
When he talked about the basis of this enlightenment, he did so because he thought it was the right thing to do, not because he thought Logan, a force user, would gain something from it.
But Logan was sincere.
There was a part in the 5th formula of the new sword vision that was gradually being developed that was similar to Clayton’s explanation.
‘As the level increases, is there a point where the two abilities become more in common or…’
Is the Shingeom Vision unique?
Putting aside the still unknown questions for a moment, Logan handed the journal back to Clayton.
“But I don’t think I need to keep this journal.”
“Yes? But this is of utmost value among wizards…”
“So Clayton-sama should have it. After all, aren’t we part of the family now?”
family.
Clayton’s smile deepened slightly at those words.
The relationship that started as a transaction became a partnership as they went through numerous events, and now it has become a precious and important relationship that both parties can’t separate.
So much so that the term ‘family’ doesn’t feel awkward.
* * * Clayton’s achievements were decided to remain a secret between him, Logan, and Hamar for a while.
There were still some magical issues that needed to be ironed out in order to establish a perfect mass production system for artifacts, and it was estimated that about a year would still be needed to prepare the facilities in the workshop accordingly.
“It’s unfortunate, but it’s okay. Even if it’s only one year later, there will still be more than three years left.”
Even if unknown variables twist the situation again, the imperial war will probably not be brought forward by several years.
Rather, what was important now was the issue of distribution and sales of magic stones, whose mining had now begun in earnest.
[I’m sorry, my lord. It is too dangerous to release it domestically, so it is best to release only small quantities to the alliance of kingdoms in the western or eastern part of the empire, but if you want to keep the conditions you mentioned, you cannot even use the upper part of the Macline. So…]
“So you’re saying I can’t do it yet?”
Despite the reprimanding question, Damian’s face in the communication port did not move at all.
[Please wait a little longer. We are looking into ways to expand the scope of the organization while distributing magic stones. If you’re really in a hurry, you can push yourself a little…]
“No, no, I’m just asking to confirm. There’s no need to push yourself. Just do it slowly and thoroughly. For now, it’s enough to just manipulate information about Taren’s mine.”
[In that case, rest assured. False information has been spread that a high-quality silver mine has been developed in the royal magic tower you mentioned. Even if you verify it through other information guilds, you won’t find much difference.]
“Eunkwang?”
[Because spending 3 million gold on the cost of keeping an iron or copper mine secret is too much.]
“…That’s right.”
I didn’t need to ask how I did it.
A year ago, the administrative official who asked how he did something like that already had an expression similar to that of Evil Brain in his previous life on his face.
A calm and incomprehensible expression.
‘At that time, that expression on my face was just frustrating.’
Now I felt reassured.
“Good. Good job. Oh, and when distributing magic stones, try to target the kingdom-allied magic towers as much as possible. Exclude the empire as much as possible.”
[yes? Wasn’t the organization’s goal to collect information about the country and the empire?]
“Yes. Since it is a top priority, I hope that we do not do anything that may be helpful to the empire.”
[…I understand.]
Unlike others, I was also willing to not question the reason.
And fortunately, the magic crystals that were immediately produced had a use other than Clayton’s experiment.
“What do you say, master?”
“Let’s go to the dam. Load up all the magic stones that have been produced so far.”
“…You can just cover your luggage, but why are you taking the magic stone with you to the dam?”
“To make it into powder and dissolve it in water.”
“Hahaha. If you don’t want to talk, you don’t have to. Why make a joke like that… What? Why are you so serious? You’re not joking, are you?”
“It’s real.”
“Are you crazy, master?! Why did you put that expensive thing in the water?!”
“You’ll find out when you get there.”
As expected, unlike Damian, Hamar made a fuss by bringing Clayton with him.
Clayton also did not respond well.
“Dissolving magic stones in water? Why? Why on earth would you waste such a thing?”
“I’m trying to increase the amount of wasteland production with magic stones that have no place to be used right now.”
“…Magicstone is a mineral made of solidified mana, so if you turn it into powder, it will eventually dissolve and flow in water. Yes, it is possible to make farmland fertile with it. It is quite possible.”
“Wizard! Now…?!”
“But! The cost-effectiveness is too low. To put it bluntly, the value of the grains produced in that entire plain for a year would be less than the value of a can of magicite in a mine for a month.”
“That’s it. Master. If it’s difficult to dispose of it right now, let’s leave it quietly. Where will the piled up ore go? If you take good care of it….” “
No, I won’t.”
“master!”
“Confucius!”
As if it was natural, a backlash came out, and in response to the expected reaction, Logan put his head down with a small sigh.
“Ah, I’m so tired of this pattern. Now, no matter what I do, don’t you just trust me?”
Clayton paused for a moment, but Hamar’s face convulsed and his hands began to shake.
“Huh? Heh heh heh heh. Do you believe me? Hey, if you have a conscience, how could you say something like that in front of me…”
Logan, too, couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable in front of the dwarf who had been subjected to repeated fraud and labor exploitation through boasting and swearing.
“Oh no! Not the process, but the result! The result! Anyway, everything worked out just like I said! I told you to believe it this time too?!”
Logan beats his chest and pushes his argument strongly.
“…I want to ask you something, master. I hope you can answer me very seriously.”
The dwarf narrowed his eyes and lowered his voice in a meaningful tone.
“…What?”
“Honestly, the owner just needs to get results, right? Does he not care at all about who gets lost or what is wasted in the process?”
Breathe.
A word that pierces deep within your heart.
It was a point that went straight to the core of what Logan had done since his return.
‘What’s wrong with that? I’ll just have to do it and see. Everything is on a Mahayana level…’
Even as he was thinking that, Logan’s trembling eyes turned into space without realizing it, avoiding the dwarf’s sharp gaze.
“Oh no? Absolutely not? Both the process and the result are important? Ha. Haha.”
I immediately realized my mistake and hurriedly made an excuse, but it sounded awkward to anyone.
“Look at me. This person has no conscience. Who can I trust? Hey, it’s my friend.”
“…Logan. Unless the expected output increases tenfold, it is nothing but a waste. Please think again.”
“What if it jumps tenfold?”
“Huh? Even so, there’s no way it could end up like that…?”
“I am sure it can be done.”
“Now! The demon master’s signature stubbornness has come out! You wizard, you have to hold on here. Hang in there! Come on! You can do it!”
Next to him, Hamar was disturbing his mind with his strange expressions and movements, but Logan did not waver.
“With about a month’s investment in magic stones, the output will more than double over 10 years. Isn’t that worth a try?”
“…Has any country attempted such an attempt?”
“Not yet.”
It was there in my past life.
Logan looks into Clayton’s eyes with an unspeakable truth based on his past life experiences.
A grumpy voice came out next to Clayton’s shaking eyes.
“Oh my! The master is so clever and ruthless. As a wizard, you have to endure it… 100 million!”
“Me and Hamar.”
“I’m against violence! I’m just discussing on a rational level…!”
“I’ll make you vomit rationally.”
“Aaaah! I’m dizzy!!”
When Logan, who couldn’t stand it anymore, was furiously spinning Hamar above his head, Clayton burst into laughter as he watched the two of them.
‘Prince Logan. You could just execute it, but I guess you still want to convince me and Lord Hamar.’
And Logan McLane has already done countless things without any basis or precedent.
And were there any failures among them?
Everyone has miraculous results….
‘No, wait. Tomodo’s side was a bit dizzying, though. Oh, come to think of it, the Allied Forces suddenly joined the civil war… hmm.’
My own experience put the brakes on my endlessly positive thoughts.
‘I’m sure it wasn’t just a fluke. Hey, no way.’
As cold sweat ran down my back, the last thing that came to mind was fortunately a recent achievement.
– This is a research journal on the mass production of artifacts. If you can really implement it into reality….
Those words that I told you by gleaning only the main points from the research journal without knowing anything about magic.
Thanks to those words, I was able to carry out the experiment.
‘Yes, I have to believe it. If I don’t trust Prince Logan, who can I trust?’
Of course, whether you believe it or not, everything in McLane will now move according to Logan McLane’s will.
In that case, it would be a good idea to actively cooperate so that things can proceed more smoothly.
‘Do my best.’
Clayton came to that conclusion and smiled comfortably.
