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Chapter 20: Magic Tool Master?

The secret talk is over. In the end, I don’t think it was a bad result.

I was able to get the reassuring backing of my father, and it became easier to consult with Lionel. It became easier for me to consult with Lionel, which means that it became easier to obtain materials for magic potions.

“Lionel, please secure materials for the Numbness Ball.”

I approached Lionel on my way to the salon with Father and the others. I hadn’t made a number of them, thinking that once Father returned, they wouldn’t be used on a large scale any more.

It became possible to use it because it was accepted by my father. Then we need them in numbers.

“Can’t you grow it?”

“I can do it, but I need logs. And there are no logs.”

“Hmm, it seems that the magic potion called ‘Numbness Ball’ was very effective, right? Julius, don’t hesitate. You can grow them in your garden.”

Father seemed to appreciate the magic potion that nullified the goblins and weakened the higher-ranked goblin generals.

In that case, I also asked Lionel to secure the logs. If you can get materials in a stable manner, the production of magic potions will also progress.

“Brother!”

“Excuse me, Julius, I need to have a word with you.”

At the salon, my mother and my sister Rosalia were waiting for me. In Rosalia’s hand is the ‘star magic tool’ I made. Did I perhaps do something again?

“What is it?”

Father and I sat in the same seat. Lionel is in the back. When I glanced at my father, he had a face that said, “You’re still doing other things? There’s nothing I can do about this”.

“I heard you made this magic tool?”

“Yes, but…”

“I hear it seems to be a magic tool that can show the starry sky.”

“Yes.”

“Oh.”

As if impressed, Father raised his voice. Now it seems that Father has accepted that I can not only make magic potions, but also magical tools.

“Rosalia was so proud of it. She said this magical tool gave her lots of stories before she went to bed.”

Oh sure. We talked about the constellations that I made up on the spot. Rosalia was happy when I made up a suitable constellation and made up a story like that using a story from a picture book.

“Is that so”

“Yes, I know. So, you know, would you mind performing for us tonight?”

Is this it, is this something that I have to do in front of everyone? This is getting bigger and bigger. It was supposed to be a little present for Rosalia.

“I understand”

“I’ll look forward to it. By the way, Julius, who taught you how to make it?”

“Ah, er, I had an idea when I took apart the lamp’s magic circle. I wondered if I could use this light-emitting magic circle to project a starry sky on the ceiling and walls at night.”

“Really? you have a habit of joining hands when you lie, right?”

“Eh?”

I looked at my hands without thinking. Yeah, I’m not joining hands. Because not long ago, I had my hands on my knees.

“Of course it’s a lie.”

“…”

“So what’s really going on?”

Shit! I’ve been framed! You’re usually calm, but why are you sharp only at times like this? So you’re not playing the wife of Margrave Heine?

“Amelia, I’ll talk about that later.”

“Father.”

“It would be better for Julius too. It’s better to have a lot of reliable collaborators after all.”

I nodded silently. Mother probably guessed it too, so she didn’t say anything more. However, perhaps because she felt a disturbing atmosphere, Rosalia began to tremble. She must have noticed that the magic tools she boasted about were progressing in a bad direction. She is a smart girl.

Rosalia held the ‘star magic tool’ as if to hide it. She is already teary-eyed.

“Oh, Rosalia! No, no. I’m not picking on Julius.”

In a hurry, mother joins the follow-up. Rosalia is the only girl among her own children. She must be cute. She began to soothe Rosalia, who was beginning to falter.

“Julius, do you have any other magic tools you made?”

“I made a magic tool for material preservation.”

“I see. Show me later.”

“I understand”

Not only have they found out that I’m making magic potions, but that I’m also making magical tools. Now that we’ve come this far, the rest is just going to have to happen.

“Julius, there you are.”

“Brother Alex, Brother Cain! How was the royal capital?”

“Ah, it was really crowded. Compared to the royal capital, our territorial capital has a long way to go.”

The two who came to the salon sat down in an empty seat. What a bold statement in the presence of your father. It may be true, but it’s a bit frightening. Look, your father is smiling wryly at you.

“Alex, there is no capital in this country that is better than the royal capital.”

“Maybe so, but that doesn’t mean you should give up. If you take advantage of the unique characteristics of our capital, you should be able to come close.”

“Huh? What exactly are you going to do about it?”

“That is……”

Brother Alex stuttered. Well, you can talk about ideals all you want. And without concrete proposals, nothing will change. I think my father wanted to point that out.

“What about Cain? Do you have any ideas on how we can make this capital city more lively?”

Brother Alex is now twelve years old. He will be attending a school in the Royal Capital next year. Brother Cain, on the other hand, is ten years old. It is probably time for him to put more effort into his studies instead of just playing around.

“Well, that’s right, especially…”

Brother Cain’s face said, “Brother Alex got me in trouble!” A little cute. I feel a bit sorry for him. Don’t lose, Brother Cain. It’s your job to assist your brother Alex.

“How about you then, Julius?”

What? Me? Why do you ask me who hasn’t been to the Royal Capital?

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