Chapter 67

Becoming a Divine Artisan, I can now create magic items from scratch, from start to finish. In the past, I would buy bracelets or rings and inscribe magic arrays on them, but as a Divine Artisan, I have an advantage in creating magic items.

Magic items are classified into different ranks, broadly divided into Common, Artisan, and Artifact, with each rank further subdivided.

＜Common＞

Rank 1-2 (Low Quality)

Rank 3-4 (Average Quality)

Rank 5-6 (High Quality)

＜Artisan＞

Rank 7-8

＜Artifact＞

Rank 9-10

Items commonly found in the market are mostly Rank 1 to 4, with fewer items above Rank 5, and almost none at Rank 7. I can create Common items even without materials. In simple terms, I can convert mana into matter to create items. However, to create Artifacts, materials are still necessary, and the quality of those materials is crucial.

Additionally, my Mind's Eye has evolved into a Divine Eye, so I checked its usability. In terms of status checks, there isn't much of a difference, but I can now see lifespans. I usually keep this feature off because I don't want to see people's lifespans. The千里眼 (千里 eye) has a range ten times greater, and now I can see almost everything. Previously, it required considerable effort just to focus, but now that's much easier. Before, focusing in space was easy, but fine adjustments were very difficult. Now, it feels like an autofocus function has been added, making it much more convenient to see things, like a certain girl's skirt... *cough* *cough* ...and so on.

Divine Authority isn't something I can use immediately, so I'll put it on hold. To get used to the千里 eye, I'm practicing in the carriage.

"Christoph, have you changed in any way?"

Pieron, you're observant.

"What's changed? Your clothes?"

Carla, you shouldn't talk!

"Right, something about the atmosphere... I do feel like you've changed..."

"That's not important. We're almost at the capital. It's been a while, hasn't it?"

Pritz and Clara, you two are still the same.

"Four of you, can I have a moment?"

"Sure, what is it?"

"I want you to promise not to tell anyone what I'm about to say."

Seeing my serious face, the four of them look at each other and nod. I plan to tell them that I've become a Divine Artisan. I think they'll be okay with it, but I'm worried about Carla and Clara. They might accidentally let it slip, even if they try to be careful.

"I don't know what it is, but we won't betray Christoph!"

"Agreed."

"Thank you."

I started explaining that I've become a god. I didn't go into details about the abilities of the Creation God, the Good God, or the Evil God, but I gave them a general idea of what happened.

"..."

"It might be hard to believe right away, but it's the truth."

I showed them my status plate to prove it.

"!"

Given the race, status, occupation, and title marked as "god," they had no choice but to believe it.

"A real god..."

Everyone was stunned, but surprisingly, Clara was the first to recover.

"If you all are okay with it, I'd like to grant you my blessing. What do you think?"

"!!"

"Christoph, should I call you Lord Christoph?"

"Please, just call me Christoph. I get goosebumps if you use honorifics."

"Then, Christoph, can we really get the blessing?"

"If you all are okay with it, that's my intention."

"No way we'd say no! Give us the blessing!"

"Agreed."

It seems they're all willing to accept my blessing. Clara, you're so casual about it. Giving blessings doesn't require the recipient's consent, but since it's the first time, I want to clarify my intentions.

With everyone's consent, I decided to grant the blessing. First, I focused on Carla and placed my hand over her. A fuzzy sensation made my hand glow slightly, and that was it.

I checked Carla's status to ensure the blessing was successful, and sure enough, "Divine Artisan's Blessing" was listed under Gifts.

Divine Artisan's Blessing

- Major Magic Array Creation Bonus

- Moderate Magic Item Creation Bonus

- Minor Dexterity, Intelligence, and Spirit Bonus

- Minor Mana Bonus

- Minor Magic Attack Resistance

- Minor Breast Size Bonus

Hmm, so this is what the blessing looks like. I didn't know this myself.

...?!

What's this "Minor Breast Size Bonus" at the end? Could it be...

My wish...

This is...

I continued granting blessings to Pieron, Clara, and Pritz. The "Minor Breast Size Bonus" didn't apply to the males, which is a relief. If Pritz had larger breasts, it would be awkward with his feminine face.

I was able to grant blessings to all four without any fatigue. Since there were no issues with the blessings, I'll think carefully about creating followers, as there are also disadvantages. I'll try other divine powers later when I'm more composed.

While I was thinking, Carla and Clara seemed restless. They were whispering to each other. Sensing my and Pieron and Pritz's gazes, they spoke up.

"My chest feels tight..."

"Are you okay? It could be serious if it's an illness!"

"..."

Pieron, calm down. Pritz, you're still so quiet.

"I think I'm fine...?"

"Why do you say that?!"

"Pieron, calm down. ...Cough. The tightness in your chest is due to the blessing... I think."

The four of them stared at me with question marks floating above their heads.

"My blessing includes a 'Minor Breast Size Bonus' for women."

"!!"

Carla and Clara stood up so quickly that they hit their heads on the carriage ceiling and writhed in pain. After a while, they approached me and repeatedly asked if it was true, so I told them to measure when we get back to the mansion. They were in high spirits and smiled throughout the rest of the journey.

We entered the capital and returned to the Bruzelius Margrave's mansion after a long time. We visited each of the four's homes first, which took some time, but we managed to return to the mansion by early evening.

At the entrance, a servant welcomed us, and we headed to my father's study to greet him. My mother was also there, having tea with him.

"Welcome back, Christoph. Gehr, you've worked hard."

"Father, Mother, we've returned."

Gehr nodded in response to Mother's words of appreciation.

"Christoph, and Gehr, you must be tired, but I want to hear your report now."

It seems the report from the Sejarka mine had already been submitted, and Father wanted to confirm the details with us and Gehr. Mother suggested waiting, but Father insisted it was important and asked her to leave. Father is in love with Mother, but he maintains a clear distinction between public and private matters. He has two concubines, but it was a matter of duty as a noble, and he treats them well.

Gehr and I gave a detailed report to Father. We could have included Revis and Primera, but Gehr handled the responsibility well.

"Is there still an iron ore deposit in this abandoned mine?"

Father, having heard most of Gehr's report, asked about the ore deposit.

"Mostly iron, but there's a small deposit of mithril. The iron ore deposit is still substantial."

"I see... So, you sealed the dungeon? It's safe to start mining near it, then?"

"Yes, I made sure no one can enter, and I sealed it to prevent monsters from coming out. As long as the seal isn't broken, there should be no issues. I used all my power to seal it, so it shouldn't be broken by anyone except a hero or a demon king. However, I recommend not letting anyone enter the mine just in case the seal might break unexpectedly."

Father nodded and stroked his chin.

"I understand. ...Regarding the hot spring at the northeast of Lake Luigi, we'll put that on hold. There are many who believe it won't become a tourist attraction."

In this world, bathing is not a common practice. Only a few noble and wealthy households have baths, but they don't use them daily. It's understandable that many people think this way.

"I see, understood. ...Father, may I speak with you and Mother alone?"

Father dismissed Gehr after seeing my serious expression. I plan to tell my parents the truth about becoming a god and show them my status plate.

"What is this? ...!"

"This status plate isn't broken. It seems I gained divinity by defeating the water god, the Eight-Headed Serpent."

"...It's hard to believe... but seeing this, I have no choice but to believe..."

Father is trying to process the fact that his son has become a god, blinking and fidgeting.

"I'll talk to Mother after choosing a good day after her recovery from childbirth."

"Thank you... No, I want you to... I don't know how to treat a god..."

"Please treat me as you always have. I'm still your son, even if I'm a god... However, I can't be involved in worldly matters much. I need to remain neutral with other gods, and if I get involved in worldly affairs, I might be accused of interfering."

"I see... So, you can't be involved in politics?"

"Exactly. The capital already has a Grand Temple, so I can't designate it as my domain."

"...What is a domain?"

"Simply put, in a domain, I can suppress epidemics, prevent crop failures, and do more if the people have strong faith in me."

"That's wonderful."

"I can't do it for the entire Holy Bandum Kingdom, but I can for certain regions."

"Can you designate the Bruzelius Margravate or Brunhild as a domain?"

"Brunhild can be a domain, but I don't plan to. ...To designate a domain, I need to consume divine power. The larger the area or the more populous it is, the more divine power is consumed. However, the divine power can only be recovered if the people in the domain have faith in me. It's too populous to make the residents of Brunhild have faith in me."

If I can't recover the consumed divine power, I'll weaken, so I need to be cautious about including large cities in my domain.

"I see... I understand... Is anyone else aware of this?"

"Only Carla, Pieron, Clara, and Pritz. I've granted them my blessing."

"Blessing... I see..."

"Mainly for creating magic items, but it also provides a slight increase in magic attack resistance. I'd like to grant the blessing to you, Mother, and the family."

"Understood... Yes, please do."

Father said he needed some time to think, so I left the study. It's understandable; hearing that your son has become a god would be overwhelming. Father's ability to maintain his composure is impressive.