Chapter 49

"Here it is. The tusk of the great boar is also stored here."

Mr. Gran, the traveler who came to the village, said that the great boar I defeated could be used as a material for weapons. So, I immediately guided Mr. Gran to the warehouse where the tusk was stored.

"Hmm, excuse me. I will take a look."

Saying this, Mr. Gran followed me into the warehouse and headed towards the tusk. After a moment, he gently reached out to the tusk on the shelf, handling it as if it were a valuable antique. It reminded me of an appraisal show I had seen in my previous life.

"Truly remarkable. This is indeed the tusk of a magical creature. Moreover, it seems to have been killed while using magic. I can feel the residual magic."

"Residual magic? Does that have any benefits?"

"Yes, my lord Ars. Ideally, when hunting magical creatures, it's better to kill them while they are using their magic. This makes the materials more suitable for weapons, as the flow of magic will differ when the weapon is used."

"So, the tusk of the great boar stored there can be made into a strong weapon, right?"

"That's correct. However, it may not necessarily fulfill your wishes, my lord Ars..."

"Huh? Why not? Are you saying you won't make a weapon for me?"

"I'm not saying that out of malice. To turn the materials of a magical creature into a weapon, certain equipment and a catalyst are required. This village lacks the necessary equipment, so it cannot be made."

"Equipment and a catalyst? What exactly is needed?"

"Yes, a furnace capable of high heat and a catalyst in the form of a magical creature's magic core are required."

"I understand the furnace, but what is a magic core?"

"A magic core is a part of the body that a magical creature needs to use magic. The specific part varies by creature, so it's hard to explain in a single sentence. However, they are all rare and difficult to obtain."

Hearing Mr. Gran's explanation, I immediately had an idea. The horns of my servitor Valkyries might be usable. The Valkyries can use magic, and cutting off their horns would make it impossible for them to use magic. While I'm not sure if they can be called magical creatures, they definitely have characteristics similar to magic cores. I quickly ran around the warehouse, picked up the horns of the servitors stored in a corner, and showed them to Mr. Gran.

"Can these be used as a substitute for the magic core? If so, the only problem left would be the high-temperature furnace..."

"Let me take a look."

Mr. Gran was surprised when he saw the servitor's horns I handed him. He quickly returned to his usual expression and began to examine the horns closely, scrutinizing every inch of their surface and touching them as if to feel every detail.

"Although I can't say for certain, I believe these can be used as a catalyst for a magic core."

"Exactly. I thought so too."

"Could these horns come from the servitors in this area?"

"Yes, they do. You figured it out well."

"I have heard such stories before. Some servitors can use magic, and by extracting their magic cores, one can steadily obtain them. I never expected to witness such a scene in this village."

"Wait a moment. Some servitors can use magic?"

"Yes, you didn't know? Magical servitors are treated as ultra-high-end items."

No way.

The merchant didn't know either, did he?

If so, the current price might be too low.

I need to renegotiate the price.

If he intentionally hid this information, I might need to reconsider my relationship with the merchant.

"Thanks a lot. I had no idea. I learned something valuable."

"Y-Yes, if I could be of help to you, my lord Ars, I am glad."

"So, all we need is a furnace that can produce high temperatures, right?"

"Strictly speaking, other materials and tools are also necessary, but a furnace is essential. Do you happen to have such a furnace in this village?"

"No, we don't. But I'll try to build one."

I'm not sure what temperature is required for high heat. However, the bricks I make are not just baked clay; they are heat-resistant bricks capable of withstanding higher temperatures than usual. When I first used magic to make the bricks, I designed them to withstand high temperatures. I don't know exactly how much heat they can handle, but I'll try to build a furnace with these bricks. With the opportunity to obtain a weapon right in front of me, my motivation soared.

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