Winter still lingers.
Ursa returned to the village, but promptly took Hakuren with her.
I’m sad.
Apparently, the reason she took Hakuren with her had something to do with Metora’s marriage.
I congratulate and support Metora’s marriage so I won’t stop Hakuren from going… but why does she need to accompany her?
By the way, Grafaroon, Doraim’s wife, who happened to be there, expressed interest and joined them.
Hakuren and Grafaroon have been acquaintances for a long time, so they get along well.
I hope Grafaroon can serve as a brake for Hakuren.
No, it’s not like a brake is necessary because Hakuren has become more behaved compared to what she used to be.
As for the ice monster that Ursa brought along, he is currently playing mahjong with Dors and the others.You’re glad that you didn’t have to go with Ursa?
Well, he seems to be thoroughly enjoying himself, so I don’t mind.
But personally, I wish you had come during the summer.
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Roberto Persimon Ander
Ursa met a vampire with that name. Given that he’s a vampire, Ursa wants to check if either Flora or Loo knew him.
Loo doesn’t know him at all, but Flora seems to know him.
「He’s a leading expert when it comes to magic wand research.」
Magic wands….you mean those things like conductor’s batons?
………
Areh?
Have I ever seen anyone actually use one?
Everyone seems to perform magic barehanded.
「These days, using magic wands has become less common… Last time we met, he mentioned changing his research focus.」
I guess that’s a given seeing that the demand has gone down.
Sounds tough.
「After that, I heard rumors that he started researching magic scrolls.」
Magic scrolls?
「They’re scrolls infused with magic. Single-use, but usable even by those without magical abilities so there’s a potential demand.」
Whoahhh!
I’m very interested.
When I said that, Flora handed me several magic scrolls.
Fire annihilation magic, water eradication magic, and earth cataclysm magic…
Are there only dangerous spells?
I was hoping for something like light magic or practical spells for everyday use.
「If that’s all, it would be a waste to use the scrolls.」
Is it a matter of cost?
「Magic scrolls allow you to easily cast spells that are cumbersome to chant or require a large amount of magic power.」
Doesn’t that mean they’ll only be used for dangerous spells?
「That’s true… Previously, Loo-oneesama created chain fireballs and chain ice shards. Those were variations of magic scrolls. However, instead of scrolls, they were infused in magic stones. By the way, they are not dangerous magic. They’ve been quite useful in mining operations.」 ꞦАΝՕᛒĚᶊ
Well, those sounds dangerous enough.
But then… do magic scrolls only contain dangerous magic?
I wanted to try them out, but it’s a shame.
「Feel free to use them.」
But wouldn’t it be risky for an amateur?
In that sense, aren’t magic scrolls hazardous?
「They’re valuable items, so I don’t think they’ll be left lying around haphazardly. Besides, you need an incantation to activate them, so they won’t just go off on their own.」
I see.
As Flora and I discussed magic scrolls in the room, Loo arrived, smiling silently as she positioned herself between me and Flora.
…
I’ll keep it a secret that she reminded me of Kuro.
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Since Hakuren isn’t here, Hikaru and Himiko are under Raimeiren’s watchful eye.
Despite her grumbling, Raimeiren couldn’t smile happier.
But isn’t she taking care of them to some extent already?
Hiichirou, Guraru, and Rananoon are also assisting Raimeiren.
Thank you.
Of course, I’ll look after Hikaru and Himiko too.
…
Raimeiren won’t let go of Hikaru and Himiko.
No, she won’t hand them over to me.
When I was wondering what to do, Dors advised me to give up.
However, if I leave everything to Raimeiren, I can’t call myself a good father, right?
Impossible?
A dragon with a child in her arms wouldn’t willingly let them go?
Especially if it’s a grandchild.
Perhaps that’s true, but…
I resisted, yet ultimately, I adopted Dors’ advice, who even stopped playing mahjong to give me advice.
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The spoons used in the village are made of wood.
Villagers carve them from wood.
However, wooden spoons tend to be too thick, resulting in an unpleasant mouthfeel.
When made using the AFT they become surprisingly smooth, but crafting enough for everyone is challenging.
So, we turned to silver spoons.
Processing silver is difficult but so is wood.
Thanks to gifts and purchases from Dors, Demon King, and Michael-san, we acquired a reasonable number of them, and they’ve become part of our everyday use.
Until now, they were reserved for dessert, like ice cream.
Observing the silver spoon, Gutt, the village blacksmith, wondered if he could create an alloy spoon.
An alloy that resists rust, is safe to put in the mouth, and is easy to work with.
I thought such a thing existed, but then I recalled stainless steel spoons, and it made sense.
Stainless steel, if I remember correctly, is an alloy of iron, carbon, and chrome.
…
What exactly is chrome?
I vaguely recall hearing about its toxicity or something.
No, it’s used in tableware, so it should be safe.
If it’s made of chrome, it should be fine.
Probably.
Rather than confusing matters with half-knowledge, it’s best to remain silent.
We should leave it to the experts.
Yes, that’s the way.
And Gutt completed it.
An alloy spoon made by adding an unknown mineral to iron.
Its dull gray color resembles stainless steel spoons.
In reality, it was finished six months ago.
Safety checks took some time.
While magic confirmed there was no toxicity, we still considered potential health effects.
Checks are crucial.
And very important.
In any case, right in front of me lies an alloy spoon.
It’s a spoon for strawberries.
Yes, the spoon with a flat bottom designed for crushing strawberries.
But why this shape?
As I pondered, the Fairy Queen arrived.
After inspecting the strawberry spoon, she expressed a desire for an ice cream spoon next.
Ah, so it’s your doing.
No, I’m not complaining.
Allow me to suggest something, if I may…
Shouldn’t we prioritize long parfait spoons?
Until now, we’ve had wooden ones, but their thickness made scooping difficult, didn’t it?
Silver spoons posed challenges too—either too short or too large.
The Fairy Queen agreed and requested parfait spoons as well.
A few well-crafted ones will suffice.
Soon, the oni maids will likely ask for dining spoons too.
Perhaps even knives and forks.
Uniformity adds elegance, you see.
Chopsticks, you say?
Personally, I favor wooden ones…
Especially those lacquered to perfection.
However, longer chopsticks—perhaps several pairs of serving chopsticks—might be wise.
Yes, the kind used for cooking.
Wooden ones are weak against fire.
Right.
We should wrap the holding end to prevent slipping while also insulating against heat.
Ah, consider adding texture to the tips of the serving chopsticks for better grip.
Before mass production, let’s show the oni maids prototypes.
As for length, it’s best to consult the oni maids.
And yes, tongs would be useful too.
Understood.
I’ll ask you one step at a time.
Take it easy.
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Ann: Alloy cutlery. For everyday use, this might be better.
Frau: But it lacks a sense of luxury, doesn’t it?
Tier: How about adding more decorative patterns to the handle and make the color a bit closer to white or silver?
Loo: I wonder if it would alter substances when used to scoop up experimental potions?
Ann: Loo-sama, we’ve specifically requested you to use wooden spoons for such purposes. Don’t you know how many silver ones you have wasted already…
Loo: True, but wooden spoons make it difficult to scoop from the bottom of bottles.
Michael-san: If you place an order, we can prepare custom-made silver cutlery… Oh, are you interested in selling alloy cutlery externally? I can arrange that.
Village Chief: We’re not set up for mass production, so for now, we’ll only make enough for our own use.
Gutt: As expected of the Village Chief.
Mountain Elf: ……….(holding a stack of orders)
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