Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 50: Compound Bow
“And it’s done.”
A few days later, I managed to complete the compound bow.
The compound bow I made looks like a normal bow at first glance, but it has slightly awkward pulleys attached to both ends for stringing, and three strings are stretched.
Although I had a hard time with unfamiliar tasks such as creating this special pulley, I managed to do it thanks to my 『Production Skills』.
“Is this what they call a compound bow?”
As Alicia says this, she looks at the compound bow in my hand.
Then, following Alicia’s example, Lilina also looked at my hands.
Alicia returned to our lodging this morning, saying that she had perfected a new way to shoot a bow and arrow.
I never thought she would really be able to achieve this in such a short amount of time.
Come to think of it, even in the anime, it seemed to me that she learned how to fight without Kane’s “support” quicker than the other heroines.
After thinking about this, I handed Alicia the compound bow.
“Yeah. Just give it a gentle tug.”
“I see. It’s an unusual bow.”
Alicia accepts the bow that is handed to her and looks at it intently.
Then, she takes a light stance and draw the bow.
“Hmm, this bow is quite heavy… Huh? Wait, it suddenly got lighter.”
“Right? That’s the appeal of a compound bow.”
Seeing Alicia’s surprised reaction, I relaxed my lips.
A compound bow is one in which once you have drawn the bow a certain distance, you can then draw it with half the force from that point on.
It involves an odd-shaped pulley and two strings that are not actually pulled.
It has been introduced in various ways on video sites as a modern bow.
“With that weight, do you think you’ll be able to aim at your target properly?”
“Yes! If it ends up being this light, there shouldn’t be any problems.”
Saying that, Alicia released her grip on the bow and looked at me with an excited expression.
“Lloyd-sama! This bow is amazing! I’ve never seen a bow like this before!”
“I’m glad to hear that. It was worth making.”
Apparently, she liked it quite a bit.
Seeing Alicia’s excitement rise above usual, I was also drawn in and laughed.
“Lloyd-sama, Lloyd-sama!”
As we were having this conversation, Lilina next to me started tugging on the hem of my clothes.
“What’s wrong, Lilina?”
“Please make one for me later too, okay? Don’t forget?”
Lilina said this with a worried look on her face, her tail fluttering in the air as she became restless.
Maybe she’s feeling a little jealous and left out.
Thinking about that, I gently stroked Lilina’s head.
“Of course I won’t forget. I’ll make something really cool for you. Look forward to it.”
“That’s great… Thank you! I’m looking forward to it!”
Lilina smiled when she heard what I said.
Judging from the way her tail was wagging happily, it seemed like her mood had improved.
“…”
“yeah?”
As we were having this exchange, Alicia was staring at us.
I looked over to see what it was, but she blushed slightly and looked away.
“I-I’ll be fine after the incident with the filthy ones is over.”
Alicia muttered those words and began fiddling with her compound bow.
What on earth is okay?
Hmm? Actually, I feel like I’ve had this conversation before.
…Is it just my imagination?
Thinking about that, I tilt my head.
“Lloyd-sama, I’d like to try shooting this bow right away. Is that okay?”
“Yeah. I want to see what it’s like too, so maybe I’ll come with you.”
As I said that and removed my hand from Lilina’s head, she suddenly seemed to realize something and raised her hand.
“In that case, I’ll go too! I’m interested in the weapons you made!”
With that comment from Lilina, we all decided to head into the forest to test the power of the compound bow.