“It’s a magical tool that can play recorded footage. It’s not yet commercialized, so you’re lucky to experience it, boy. Just watch the video that plays, okay?”
Yueri touched the glass plate, and an experimental video began to play.
The launched Dragon-Banisher Mark I cleanly split an iron plate in two.
What surprised me was that despite exerting such tremendous power, the Dragon-Banisher itself wasn’t scratched at all.
“This is what happens to an opponent when punched at the speed of a non-magic-infused strike. Satisfied, boy?”
“More than satisfied. I’m thrilled.”
“That’s great! When I’m told that money is no object, I can’t help but get fired up!”
Even so, I never expected something this impressive to come out in such a short time.
Yueri’s skills must be truly remarkable.
It makes me wonder all the more why her father doesn’t employ her at this workshop.
After chatting a lot, Yueri takes another sip of tea. Her expression suddenly changes from cheerful to serious, like when she was taking data in that rundown shack.
“Let’s say the exterior passes… The problem is the interior. Whether it can withstand the boy’s magical power or not.”
This must be the biggest challenge for her.
Commoners and nobles. I’ve heard that adjusting the mechanisms for manipulating magical power is extremely difficult because the difference in whether one can use magic or not appears in their sensibilities.
I hold Dragon-Banisher Mk. 1 in my left hand and confirm with her.
“…It’s okay if I break it, right?”
“This is just a prototype. Of course it’s fine if you break it. In fact, I encourage it. If you hold back and it breaks during the real thing, it would all be for nothing.”
“Got it. Then, without holding back…!”
I start pouring magical power into Dragon-Banisher Mk. 1.
At first, I feel like the magical power is getting stuck, but gradually I sense the pent-up power being pushed out.
So this is the sensation of creating a new [magic circuit] that Kabunika-san was talking about…!
While enjoying this unfamiliar sensation I hadn’t been conscious of before, I don’t stop the process of flowing magical power.
“…Can I assume it’s passed the first stage?”
“Yeah. From here on, I’ll keep increasing the amount I pour in. There’s a possibility the prosthetic arm might burst, so keep your distance from me.”
“Thanks for worrying about a maiden’s delicate skin. But don’t worry, I need to see the results with my own eyes, so I brought protective gear.”
While bantering, she puts on work clothes and dons a welding mask that was loaded on the cart along with the other equipment.
Thinking that asking for her help was definitely the right choice, I continue to increase the magical power I inject with each stage.
“One, two, three, four, five—!?”
Just as the count was about to reach six, Dragon-Banisher Mk. 1 split cleanly in half down the middle.
“…Well, I suppose this was to be expected. Boy, how much was that?”
“Fifty percent.”
“Which means we simply need twice the durability. This is going to be tough…!”
Her expression doesn’t match her words.
She must be having the time of her life right now.
This moment when she can showcase her skills without reserve.
I could understand that feeling.
“Thank you, boy! As I thought, it’s impossible without a magic stone!”
“With a magic stone, it could withstand it?”
“Probably. It depends on how much we can utilize the properties of the magic stone, but I daresay that’s up to my skills.”
“Use as much of the budget as you need. I’m counting on you.”
“About that… Are you really sure I can use as much of the budget as I want? The material costs aren’t cheap, you know? Can you afford it, boy?”
“Yeah. If you’re worried, should I get a written approval from my father?”
“No, that won’t be necessary. I trust you, boy… How about adding this option?”
Saying that, she hands me a booklet summarizing the options used at the Luludahn Workshop.
“We could also make the exterior thicker and more mechanical-looking! I think it would be more durable! Plus, it looks cool!”
“Rejected. Having just the right arm be huge would look uncool, wouldn’t it?”
“You don’t get it. That imbalance is what makes it good!”
“Recommend that to customers other than me after you’re hired here.”
“Even here, we rarely get customers who let us create so freely, that’s why I’m asking…”
“No means no, no matter how much you ask.”
“If you’re going to be that stubborn, I guess there’s no helping it… Well then, I’ll make your prosthetic arm my masterpiece, so look forward to Dragon-Banisher Mk. 2!”
She loads the broken Dragon-Banisher Mk. 1 onto the cart.
“Well then, I’m going back to work right away! Boy, I’ll have the best prosthetic arm ready, so make sure you come tomorrow too!”
Still wearing her welding mask, the high-spirited girl leaves the room.
After spending time as if caught in a storm, I too leave the room.
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It was good news that I could confirm the progress of the prosthetic arm, and its quality was better than expected.
At this rate, the prosthetic arm will likely be completed sooner than I thought.
Feeling relieved about one thing, I switch my focus to concentrate on the upcoming date.
When it was decided that I would have dates with the four of them, I made sure to plan each date according to their wishes.
Shopping together with Mashiro. Relaxing at the inn with Reina.
And the only one who left it up to me was Alice.
She was the only one who told me, “I’m not knowledgeable about this, so if I could leave it to you, Lord Ouga…”
In other words, the evaluation of today’s date depends entirely on my actions!
Thinking about it that way, I feel a strong urge not to fail…
“This is unusual…”
Looking at the clock tower in Encartón, our meeting place, it was about five minutes past the promised time.
I was starting to worry if something had happened to make such a punctual girl late… when I hear a voice calling my name from afar.
“I-I’m terribly sorry, Lord Ouga! I’m late!”
Looking in the direction of the voice, I see Alice in casual clothes, different from her usual maid uniform.
She comes up to me, taking big breaths, and strings together words of apology.
“I’m so sorry! I’m embarrassed to say I’m not used to high heels, and I almost tripped several times…”
“………..”
“…Lord Ouga?”
“…Sorry. I just got captivated for a moment…”
When I think of Alice’s image, it’s definitely the bright red maid uniform with a black apron.
But the girl in front of me is wearing an off-shoulder white knit top and beige long skirt.
Her healthy shoulders and collarbone line, which are rarely seen usually, are visible, and that alone is more than satisfying.
The clothes fit her perfectly, showing off her well-toned body line even more than usual, and my gaze was completely stolen.
“…Yeah. It really suits you.”
“I-Is that so… I’m glad Mashiro-san and the others helped me…”
I see. So that’s why I was told to go out.
I thought there might be some kind of surprise, but this provided even more than I was hoping for.
“I’m not used to wearing clothes like this, so it feels strange. I feel like I’m attracting more attention than usual.”
I agree. Thanks to that, I can feel jealous gazes stabbing into my back too.
Don’t look, don’t look! Alice might become my bride!
“It’s proof of how beautiful Alice has become. We should thank Mashiro and the others. And I’m lucky to be able to go on a date with such an Alice.”
Wanting to get away from the gazes of those unsavory men, I take her hand.
Until now, Alice has always interacted with me as a maid, so this is the first time we’re touching hands and moving together like this.
Glancing at her, I see Alice’s face has turned bright red.
“O-O-O-Lord Ouga…” she stammers like a broken magical recorder.
Seeing her innocent reaction helps ease my tension as well.
I felt strongly that I needed to escort her properly, but now I think it’s fine if we, as two inexperienced people, can just enjoy ourselves.
“You haven’t had lunch yet, right? I heard there’s a relaxing open-terrace restaurant a short walk from here. Shall we rest there a bit before we continue?”
“Y-Yes! I leave it to you!”
Enjoying her awkwardness, which I’ve never seen since meeting her, I start walking side by side with Alice.
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