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Chapter 69: Magic Tool Shop Date

Magical illumination is, as the name suggests, a lighting fixture that uses light magic stones. While the absolute brightness is surpassed by magic lanterns, the fuel efficiency is quite different. There are various types, from personal-use items using a single magic circle and magic stone to high-capacity types that combine multiple. The materials of the reflector and the luxurious appearance vary, resulting in a considerable number of product variations.

Next was the corner introducing fire magic tools.

“This is the magic lantern I mentioned earlier. It’s quite a popular product because both the body and magic stone are cheaper than magic illumination. However, since it uses fire, it can be tough in summer, and there is a risk of fire, so it’s better to choose the time and place carefully.”

“And this is the magic stove. It’s the direct rival to the magic stove we’re putting up for sale this time.”

Saying that, Silvio pointed to a magic stove that seemed to match the size of a wood stove, about one meter in height, width, and length, sitting there.

“Is this the magic stove…? This is my first time seeing the actual thing.” 

Annemarie said, looking interested.

“Certainly, it seems to have the same usage as a regular stove. I heard it uses a considerable amount of fire magic stones?”

“Yes. If you use it similarly to a regular stove, the medium magic stone will be empty in about two days. It can’t compete with a magic stove that can be used for 10 days with one small magic stone. Well, that’s why it’s a business opportunity…”

Silvio answered with a grin.

In addition to this, there were large fire starters like lighters and a warm air device resembling the food dryer Isamu made. There was quite a lineup of fire magic tools.

“Next is the water magic tools. The best-selling one is undoubtedly this springwater bottle.”

What was there was indeed a water bottle.

The usage and effects are very simple; water springs from the magic circle at the bottom of the bottle. However, the rate at which water increases is quite slow, and even with a large bottle, it seems it won’t be full even after a night.

Moreover, it doesn’t stop even if it overflows, and there is no timer function that stops at a certain amount or after a certain time. In noble households like the Klaufeldt‘s, it’s common sense to use multiple bottles simultaneously. In ordinary households, it seems common to transfer any leftover water to another bottle, activate it before going to bed, and stop it in the morning.

Another popular product was the water flush toilet. Isamu remembered being surprised to see this water flush toilet for the first time when he came to this world and stayed at an inn. It has a mechanism where water flows directly from the magic circle inside the toilet bowl, so it serves as a handwashing sink, and it doesn’t have a tank.

By the way, thanks to this water flush toilet, sewer systems are quite prevalent in this world. Ultimately, it flows into nearby rivers, but pools like swimming pools are created in certain areas, and it seems to be purified to some extent by putting in monsters called swamp slugs that eat anything.

Swamp slugs are rare among monsters because they are docile as long as they have enough food, so they seem to coexist well. In medieval to early modern European cities, it is said that feces and urine were thrown on the streets, but in this world, the streets are clean.

“The most popular wind magic tool is this air blower. There are many types of wind magic tools since various sizes were discovered at once, and they are often used in combination.”

Wind magic tools don’t create wind using fans like electric fans. They have magic circles drawn on both sides and perform a quite sophisticated process of sucking in air from one side, gaining momentum, and blowing it out from the other side.

As a result, a phenomenon similar to using a fan occurs, so it can be used as a ventilation fan.

When Isamu saw this magic tool for the first time, he was surprised by how extraordinary it was. After all, it “sucks in particles of a certain size to some extent.”

If it simply sucked in air, various substances that make up smoke would be left behind and accumulate. However, this magic circle sucks in smoke and exhales it in the same way from the other side.

Isamu even suspected whether it was a material transfer magic instead of wind magic.

What Isamu most wanted to decipher the logic of right now is this magic circle of wind.

“Is something wrong? You had a difficult expression right now?” 

Annemarie unexpectedly called out to him.

“Oh, sorry. This wind magic circle is doing something so advanced that I got lost in thought…”

It’s a big blunder to be lost in thought alone when you have a female companion. Isamu apologized honestly, looking embarrassed.

However,

“Hehehe, Isamu-san is always Isamu-san wherever you go!”

She said that with a good smile. Now it’s unclear who is older.

“Well, hahaha,” 

Isamu had no choice but to scratch his head while smiling wryly.

And finally, they arrived at the corner of ice magic tools to be used in tomorrow’s negotiations.

Of course, the representative item is the refrigerator. Nowadays, it’s almost universal, with one or more in almost every household. It’s very convenient to be able to make food last longer.

There are also large ones that use multiple magic circles and magic stones with the same operating costs.

“Even though it was already a convenient magic tool, the refrigerator using the heat-retaining stone is amazing. With exactly the same magic circle and magic stone, it can cool more than 1.5 times the size…”

Silvio said deeply.

The type of refrigerator that operates with one current magic stone is about 80 liters in size. With the same operating costs, it can accommodate about 120 liters, making a big difference. Moreover, the external dimensions have increased only slightly. It’s thanks to the insulating effect of the heat-retaining stone.

“If we can negotiate successfully with this… Well, sorry, originally this should also be exclusive to the Zambrotta Company…”

That’s right. Using it for negotiations with the count means that the Zambrotta Company won’t be able to monopolize retail.

“No, no, no. In the first place, this uses existing magic circles. What we had in mind were magic tools using new magic circles, not the casing itself. Rather, we’re grateful that you let us handle wholesale.”

In response to Isamu apology, Silvio waved his hands hastily and followed up.

“Besides, you can still develop new magic tools from now on! I’m not worried at all!!”

He added with a smirk.

“…That’s right! It’s not enough yet, so please sell more!”

Isamu also answered with a smirk.

And so, having finished touring the Zambrotta Company Belcoure Branch, Isamu and Annemarie set out for the city in the carriage prepared by Silvio.

While touring the magic tool shops, they received explanations about the distinctive buildings visible from the carriage window from the branch manager, who was familiar with the city. They had lunch at a recommended restaurant that served Belcoure’s specialty dishes along the way.

Isamu and Annemarie were surprised that there were many fish dishes despite being inland. According to the branch manager, to promote the usefulness of refrigerators, the lord provides subsidies for transportation using refrigerators, making fish dishes a specialty.

It’s indeed the holy land of refrigerators. And the former head of the family who came up with that method must have been quite skillful.

After meals and tea breaks, they visited four magic tool shops in total. While the magic tools themselves didn’t differ much from those of the Zambrotta Company, the stores catering to adventurers, relic miners, and artifact hunters were quite interesting.

There were magic swords there as well. However, the direction was different from Isamu’s Felis series, with some having fire attributes and others having lightning attributes.

“Oh, there’s this approach too,” Isamu thought as he gazed at them, only to be laughed at by Annemarie again.

Also, on display was the armor that used the earth magic stone, which Isamu had experimented with using the Felis series magic circle and failed in the past, to enhance defense. Despite being quite expensive with moderate effects and poor fuel efficiency, it was popular among higher-ranked adventurers seeking any armor with better performance and knight orders from noble families with financial flexibility.

Although he tried to decipher the magic circle with great effort, unfortunately, they were all magic circles he couldn’t read.

Nevertheless, Isamu was very satisfied with being able to see and touch various magic tools. Annemarie seemed to be in a good mood throughout, so he wanted to think that she enjoyed it.

With this and that, the time was right, so they were sent to the inn in the same carriage.

“Thank you for accompanying us today!”

“No, no. If there’s anything during your stay, please don’t hesitate to ask. Please continue to take care of us in the future.”

Thanking the branch manager and parting ways, Isamu, Annemarie, and Silvio headed to the banquet room.

“Hey, welcome back. How about a drink, Anne?”

In the banquet room, the viscount and his wife were relaxing, sipping aperitifs.

“We’re back. Well then, I’ll have a drink too.”

After greeting them, Isamu also decided to have a drink.

“Welcome back, Anne. How was it? It might have been a bit disappointing not to be alone.”

In the opposite seat, Nicolette teased Annemarie right away, laughing.

“Oh! Mother always does that!!”

As Annemarie glared, her face turned bright red. Meanwhile, a small sigh could be heard from the neighboring seat.

“Sigh… That’s how daughters grow up.”

With a rather pathetic expression, Selfers muttered.

“Well, it’s really fortunate that the other party is Isamu-sama… I don’t know what will happen, but when the time comes, I’ll rely on you.”

In a voice that only Isamu could hear, Selfers muttered again.

“Yes. Of course.”

While watching Anne Marie continuing the small quarrel with a still-red face, Isamu nodded firmly.

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