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Chapter 90: Greenhouse renovations

Looking closely at the exposed metal pipes, it was corroded in places. It seems that the technology available at the time the greenhouse was built could not have been used to create pipes that would not corrode.

“It looks like we can't use it as it is. Well, we have no choice but to dig it all up. We can’t risk contaminating the soil with corroded metal.”

That said, the pipes buried underground are quite long. It would be a painstaking task to have the knights dig them out. So what to do? I should use magic.

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“Gaia Control!　Earth Needle!”

After softening the hardened soil, the piping was lifted up with a stone plow. The pipes, which had been buried in the greenhouse, were laid bare on the ground.

“This was more corroded than we thought. It was the right decision to dig them out.”

The first areas we looked at seemed to be the better sections, and some of the exposed areas were still in pristine condition.

“I have always thought that you are very good at using magic, brother.　Why is that?”

“That’s because I learned it from my …… teacher.”

“Kyu ……”

Oh, Mira is staring at me with half-open eyes again. Thank God Mira can’t talk.

I give instructions to the knights, who are taken aback.

“Remove all the pipes. It looks like we’ll have to heat the greenhouse in another way.”

“How do you propose to do that?”

“I’m thinking of installing a modified cold/warm air blower in the greenhouse.”

It's better not to bury the pipes. Maintenance would be a hassle. So I was thinking of building an air conditioning system that can heat the whole greenhouse.

“You are building a new magical tool!”

“I suppose you could say that.”

My sister Rosalia’s eyes lit up. Those eyes are the eyes of a magician. It seems that Rosalia is going to go that way. Well, maybe that’s a good thing. I’ll have her make magic tools for me.

“Lionel, I’m going to go make the magic tool  now, and while I’m doing that, I need you to prepare the soil.”

“Yes, sir.”

The knights bowed along with Lionel. The knights not only guarded the herb garden, but also helped manage it. Therefore, they are also able to prepare the soil. It would be all right to leave it to them. In the meantime, I had to create the magical tools. It was not that difficult, so it should be completed soon.

As soon as I returned to the mansion, I started working. All that was needed was a cold/warm air blower. I would also incorporate a water magic circle into it to keep the humidity constant.

I don’t know what happens to the humidity in a closed room with a cold/warm air blower, because I have never tested it.

It would be very annoying if, after actually starting to grow medicinal herbs in a greenhouse, “the air was too dry and they withered”. To avoid that, I should probably take preemptive measures. If it is not necessary, then that is the time to do it.

I made a cold/heat blower, which I was used to making, and incorporated the new magic circle into it. Since I wanted to hang it from the ceiling, I made it flat this time. In addition, to improve the flow of air in the room as much as possible, a feather plate that moves automatically is attached to the air outlet.

“It's done. For something that was made in such a hurry, I think we did a pretty good job.”

“I’m impressed, brother. Let’s use it right away!”

Rosalia, with an excited look on her face, starts the trial run. The air emissions are much greater than those of previous cold/warm air blowers. The air blew out with a vigorous, booming breeze.

“Kya!”

“Kyu!”

The two were happily enjoying the breeze. Mira was flying with her tiny wings, trying not to be defeated by the wind. I wonder how She can fly with such small wings. But I was glad to see them enjoying themselves.

We had lunch when the indoor cold/heat blower was completed. Let’s go install it right away at noon. It had become too big to be lifted by my child’s strength, so I had a servant bring it to me.

“Yes, yes, I think that position would be good.”

“I didn’t think you’d make it so quickly.”

“It’s just a modification of a cold/heat blower. It won’t take long.”

Lionel is very happy to help set it up. The soil preparation that I asked for in the morning seems to be going well. It looks like we are only about a quarter of the way done. This would allow me to plant medicinal herbs and poison-eliminating plants by the end of the day.

I’m going to start with these two plants, which will not suffer much damage even if they wither. This is my first time growing in a greenhouse. I don’t know what will happen. I would like to get good data before moving on to the next stage.

The indoor cold/warm air blower was successfully installed, so I started it immediately. Warm, moist air began to flow through the greenhouse.

“So far it looks fine. Now we'll just have to wait and see."

“Julius-sama, wouldn’t it be better to install this magic tool inside the mansion as well?”

“Yes, I think so. In that case, should we also install it in the Knights’ Dormitory? That way, the consumption of firewood will be greatly reduced.”

In winter, the consumption of firewood increases sharply. This naturally leads to higher firewood prices, which eventually exceed the price of magic stone. so it may be a good idea to install firewood throughout the entire margrave Heine house to reduce costs.

Once that is decided, we will immediately start mass production. From now on, I’ll have Rosaria help me, so it’ll be easier. Yes, I should also make a small one so that it can be attached to the carriage. This would make traveling by carriage much more comfortable.

After returning to the mansion, I immediately started making magical tools. While teaching Rosalia how to make them in detail, I also made blueprints. Of course, this was to sell to the guilds in the territory later.

I’ll develop the magic tool, so I’ll leave it to Them to spread the word. I’ll give you the profits forthat.

“kyu …….”

“Oh, what should I do? Mira is bored out of her mind.”

“Well, of course she will be. But I can’t get Mira to help me, so I don’t know what to do. ……”

At that moment, a servant came over. What’s wrong?

“Julius-sama, there is a man here to see you, Marth-sama.”

"Heaven's help is here!"

I hurried to the front door to pick up Marth-san and immediately entrusted Mira to him. Marth-san was overjoyed. Mira was also happy to have someone to play with. He seems to be trying various things, such as throwing a ball or swinging something like a Cat toy. This is going to make for a very thick research report.

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