Chapter 20: A New Vehicle

I couldn’t help but be astonished when I saw the mass of steel running in front of me. There are four wheels on each side, front and back, as if to support a large cart and on top of the cart is a kind of metal box, with a chimney emitting white smoke. It’s being ‘driven?’ by Vigna, chasing Neil, who is screaming happily.

“This is …….”

I asked the World Library out of habit, and the reply came back easily.

“This is a steam car…… the level of civilization has risen at once.”

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Steam car

A vehicle that is driven by a steam engine. In the other world, it wasn’t so widespread due to energy problems.

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With the words “World Library” comes knowledge of the object in front of me. I mean, the World Library has been making small talk with me!

Speaking of which, the skill grows…. The level of the world library itself has increased due to the frequent number of times it has been used, due to the understanding of the other world and the fact that it has been exposed to many unknown things recently.

“Hey, I’m trying to get Vigna to fall in love with me more, do you have any suggestions?”

There was no reply, it was just a skill…… Why are you ignoring me? After that, I talked to the world library in various ways but was totally ignored.

“Master, are you okay? You’ve … been muttering something … you’ve been busy lately, so mentally …”

Noel looked into my face with a worried look. Certainly, if you suddenly start mumbling, you’ll seem like you’re crazy.

“I’m fine! That’s impressive. What is it?”

“Ah, it’s a vehicle made by applying the power of a steam engine. There aren’t many horses in Asgard yet, so it’s always been difficult to carry my brother who is always beaten to a pulp. So, I consulted Bowman-san to see if we could come up with something better.”

Noel pointed proudly at the steam-powered car as she said this. No, there is no such thing as a steam car in our world yet. She and Bowman should be the ones to name it.

“Well, this will make it easier to carry loads. Thank you. What kind of vehicle is it?”

“Yes, it’s called the Grace!”

“Huh? What’s that? That’s something I’ve heard of before!!”

They’re using my name again! I have a bad feeling about this….. They’re going to add another useless function.

“No, that’s not what I meant. …… I was wondering what this vehicle was called.”

“Oh, you mean that! Actually, we haven’t decided yet. Can Grace-sama decided for us?”.

“Can I? Aren’t these things supposed to be decided by the creator?”

“It’s the same as if it was made by you, since it was made in your territory. Bowman-san convinced me… or rather I was told that I have no naming sense. So I’ll ask you to do it instead.”

“Well… how about a ‘Steam car’. It’s a car that uses steam power to move automatically.”

“Yes, that’s fine! The first steam car will be called “Grace!”

It looks like the Grace is a done deal. I had a lot of things I wanted to say, but the smile on Noel’s face made it impossible for me to say anything.

“It works just by inserting a magic stone into it… there are many ways to use magic…”

“Fuhihihi… It’s not bad to be chased all the time like this.”

Well, it has the same name as the other world, but that’s better. While I was saying this, Vigna and Neil came over to us.

I mean, Neil’s smile is creepy. He’s been having a lot of bad habits lately

“So… what’s the principle behind this?”

“Yes, this magic stone is enchanted with the magic of fire to boil the water in the boiler and use the power of steam to run.”

“?? Really, that’s amazing…..”

Vigna nodded with a scowl. I don’t know much… all I know about steam engines is what I learnt using the “World Library”, Bowman and Noel invented it on their own and Galatea knows more about otherworldly civilizations.

“Hahaha, I can’t help it. I’ll explain it to you, you stupid muscle brain.”

“Hmm, so Grace thought that about me. …… He said he liked me, but secretly he thought I was stupid……”

“That’s not fair, is it? I love you. Vigna is not stupid. It was me who was stupid!”

“It’s fine if you understand.”

Even though it has been a long time since we exchanged words like this, I got an unprecedented counter attack. Vigna’s fluffy but slightly proud face is hateful, but cute.

Noel and Neil are laughing at us.

“Noel, can I borrow the Grace steam car for a moment?”

“Yes, of course, but what are you doing?”

“─ A little date, Vigna, you’re not busy, right?”

I had just two things I wanted to discuss with her, so I asked her out for a test drive. I wonder why Noel and Neil turned red.

“I’m an adult… don’t just casually invite me on dates…”

“That …… is not supposed to be used for naughty things”

“What do you guys really think of me?!”

So, I went on a date with her on the Grace.

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