Published: August 2, 2025
Today, 10 chapters were updated simultaneously.
This is the 5th chapter of this story.
“Hey there, adventurer! How about this? At first glance, it looks like an ordinary quiver. But it’s not just any quiver. Thanks to the enchantment magic applied, its Item Box effect allows it to hold up to 300 arrows! With this, you never have to worry about running out of arrows during your daily hunts! What’s that? You say it’s over after shooting 300 arrows? You’re not going to keep hunting that long, are you? If you have 300 arrows and still can’t take down a single prey, then just give up on the bow!”
A merchant is entertaining people with a little act to attract customers.
“How much for that quiver?”
“For a bargain… only 200,000 soot!”
The moment he tells the price to a man who looks like an adventurer, the customer backs away.
“200,000 soot might be a bit steep... How about this?”
“It’s not exactly exorbitant. To make magic tools, the craftsman must be able to use both enchantment magic and the desired magic to embed. In other words, if the craftsman can’t use a certain magic, it can’t be embedded into the tool. Spatial magic is among the most difficult types of elemental magic, so craftsmen who can apply spatial magic are few even among magic tool craftsmen, making the tools expensive.
However, items like that quiver or the farming tools Lord Ryoma bought are intended for long-term use over months or years. They may seem expensive at first, but if you take good care of them, you’ll definitely get your money’s worth.”
I see.
“Hey, young man, interested in some magic? I’ve got something good.”
“What is it?”
In the man’s shop, piles of sets tied with string—books and metal rods—are stacked high.
“These are educational magic tools. Buyers use the included books and the magic released from the tools to solidify their image and learn the magic. But... this isn’t published by the Magic Guild.”
“I swear this isn’t an illegal item.”
“I know it’s not illegal to create and sell individually, but without certification from the Guild, its reliability is questionable, sir. Even if the magic is the same, it’s unclear whether the tool’s performance and correct explanations are included. It would be different if I could examine the tool’s performance and the contents of the book.”
“That won’t do! ...But if you pay first, I’ll let you read it.”
“That’s out of the question. Lord Ryoma, shall we go?”
“Tch!”
“There are all kinds of shops, for better or worse...”
“Exactly. That’s why when you find good goods and people, your heart leaps... Oh? Lord Ryoma, over there.”
In the direction indicated, I saw Mr. Dinorm, whom I met yesterday. Under a large tent, he was giving instructions to his daughter and a young apprentice.
“I was thinking of greeting him and following up on yesterday’s talk.”
“Isn’t he busy?”
“Doesn’t seem like it. Look.”
“...Oh.”
Looking closely, a little child was clinging to his leg. After giving all his instructions, he immediately sat on a wooden box and began gently stroking the child, looking completely doting.
“That child must be his grandchild, Fedele-kun. The family handles customer service... Don’t they get angry if disturbed?”
“He’s not that narrow-minded, and since it’s work-related, it should be fine. He generally listens if he’s not in the middle of work. By the way, Lord Ryoma, I hear you can use barrier magic to block sound? We’d appreciate your help.”
“Of course.”
This concerns me as well. No reason to refuse.
I nod and head toward the tent. The apprentice notices me and bows.
“Boss! It’s Mr. Serge and Lord Ryoma too!”
“Hmm? Mr. Serge and Lord Ryoma both, huh! Glad you came. This here is Fedele I mentioned yesterday. How’s it going? Hmm?”
“Hello, I’m Ryoma.”
“Ryomaa?”
“What a cute child.”
“Right!? But his eyes are sharp...”
“Mr. Dinorm, I can see with my own eyes how much you adore your grandchild. Actually, I wanted to discuss something with you.”