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Chapter 84: Additional Orders

As soon as lunch was over, we headed to the royal castle.

The three stuffed animals had already been completed. All I had to do was hand them over. What if I don’t see Caro today? Should I entrust it to Chloe at that time? She wouldn’t give both of them to herself, would she?

When the carriage of the Margrave Heine family arrived at the royal castle, father was waiting for us there. It seems that a servant had taken the trouble to give him a heads-up.

“I’m sorry I’m late.”

“Don’t worry about it. I’m sorry for calling you so suddenly. What you are holding in your hand is …… is it already completed?”

Father is at a loss for words. However, I’m not a stuffed animal maker, nor do I intend to become one.

"After handing this over, I'm thinking of going back to the territory tomorrow."

"I see. I feel like it's early, but it might be better to go back before Word gets around. There are not many people who would follow a rumor to the Margrave Heine territory. Maybe the Holy Dragon Scholar?"

“I suppose so.”

I couldn't help but smile when I remembered how Marth-san looked yesterday. He was so excited, like a little boy again. He must have been very happy.

“Margrave Heine!　Julius-sama!　Ah, what’s that?　There are more holy dragons~!

“Ah, Marth-san, this is a stuffed animal I made.”

“Eh?　A stuffed animal?　Um, where is the real holy Dragon?”

“I left her behind because I didn’t want her to stand out.”

Marth-san's shoulders drop in disappointment at these words. I hope you don’t look at me like it’s the end of the world, because you’ll be able to see her anytime you come to the Margrave Heine  territory.

“So, father, what did you require?”

“He wanted the cold/heat blower that I presented to him yesterday. He was vague about it, but it seems there was a dispute.”

“A dispute?”

“That’s right. So they want an additional cold/heat blower"

Hmmm, if that’s all you need, I think he should just ask you father. Or maybe he wants it right away or something?　Well, as long as I have the materials, I can make a few units right away.

As I was twisting my neck, Father urged me.

“For the time being, I want you to meet Her Highness the Queen.”

“I understand. I’m feeling kind of sick to my stomach.”

“I’m already aching.”

“…… sorry about that.”

When father led me to the salon, tea was already being prepared there. The only people there were Her Royal Highness, Chloe and Daniela-sama. This is not good.  I don’t have a stuffed animal for Miss Daniela.

“Julius Heine,  I just arrived.”

"Ah, it's fine, Julius-chan. You don’t have to be so formal. So, what’s with that well-made holy dragon stuffed animal?"

“Well, um, it’s a gift for …….”

“Oh, dear!"

Pah, Her Royal Highness clapped her hands happily. Chloe and Miss Daniela's gazes are hot, too. ...... This means I'll have to make additional stuffed animals for Caro when I get home.

When I gave the stuffed animals to the three of them, they were extremely happy. I can say that the stuffed animal strategy was a success.

“Julius, what happened to Mira?”

Chloe asked while stroking the stuffed animal.

“She is at home with Rosalia.”

“I’m so sorry to hear that. I would have liked to have seen her. ……”

It was Daniela who said that. Come to think of it, she wasn’t there. I hope that stuffed animal will make up for it. Oops, I can’t go on with the story at this point.

“father told me you wanted to talk to me about the cold/hot air blower?”

“That’s right. I heard that Julius-chan is the one who made that blower, right?　I’m sorry, but could you make a few more of them for me?”

“I don’t mind. As long as I have the materials, I can make them right away.”

The answer seemed to surprise all three of them, and their eyes widened.

“Julius can do anything, can’t he?”

“No, not so much. ……”

Chloe’s straightforward words made me unintentionally embarrassed.

“Julius-chan, there is a 'magic tool laboratory' in the royal castle, could you please go there and make one for me?　seeing as how you gave me this stuffed animal as a gift, you are planning to return to the Margrave Heine territory soon, aren't you?"

“Yes, that is my intention.”

“Oh, really?　Julius, you’re leaving already?!”

Chloe let out a screaming voice. Her Highness the Queen scolds her for that. It seems that Chloe still needs to be educated. Good luck Chloe. I’m cheering for you from the capital.

And so, I am now at the Magic Tool Laboratory. There seemed to be several people working busily in the room. But now their hands had stopped.

“Julius-chan, you are free to use the tools and materials here. If you need anything, tell me immediately”.

Yes, that’s right. Her Royal Highness came to the laboratory in person. Everyone must be feeling sick to their stomachs. Just like me.

“Hey, Julius, do you mind if I sit next to you and watch you work?”

“Of course not, Chloe-sama.”

Oh, Chloe's mouth is pouting because she didn't like my socializing attitude. That's the thing, you know? At that part, Her Royal Highness gets angry with her. As expected, Chloe was getting chops from Her Royal Highness.

Her Royal Highness asked for two. In addition, I decided to teach the magic tool masters at the institute how to make them. That way, they would be able to handle either additional orders or when they broke down.

When I told the researchers about this, they all immediately gathered around. That’s what I expected from a researcher. Greedy.

“We’ll use this magic circle. This is how we will make the exterior of the device.”

I didn’t have much time, so I made it quickly and easily. I had made many of them before, so it was easy. The researchers had already divided into two groups: those who were taking notes and those who were observing the work. That’s great.

“Amazing. You can make them in no time at all.”

“Once you’ve completed a piece of magic tool, all you have to do is repeat the same thing over and over again. You will soon get used to it.”

The magic circle was created and incorporated into the device. As expected, I could not be particular about the outer decoration, so I decided to make use of the grain of the wood I used.

The first unit was completed in no time. As for the second one, I asked the researchers to actually make it while receiving questions.

As might be expected of employees of the magic tool research institute, they learned quickly. And they complimented me, saying, “This is a good one.” I was embarrassed.

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