Chapter 33

After the phone call with Adel, I proceeded to extract the element from the red ore, and that concluded the day's work.

The next day, as soon as I sat at my desk, Erika and Leonora stood on either side of me, looking at the sword on my desk.

"The hardest part of making a magic sword is this—enchancing the sword with the element."

Since they wanted to see, I was explaining while showing them.

"It's advanced alchemy. I hear you need at least a 6th-level qualification to do it."

"I've never even seen a magic sword, let alone made one."

It's not something commoners, or even noble ladies, would see.

"The process itself is very simple—just combine the sword and the element. The difficult part is that if the enchantment isn't uniform, it fails. In the worst case, the magic power gets stuck and causes an explosion."

When I said that, the two of them took a step back.

"I won't fail."

"Of course not."

"I trust you, Sieg."

Even as they said this, they didn't come any closer and were using books as a shield.

"It's fine... let's go."

I placed my hands over the sword and the vial of red liquid, infusing them with magic.

Then, the two materials began to glow, and in no time, a completely red sword was formed.

"Huh? It's done?"

"It's already made?"

"I'm confident in my alchemy speed."

While saying this, I picked up the sword and examined it.

"That's a cool sword."

"Why is it red?"

"To make it easily identifiable as a magic sword. It's a military regulation."

Even high-ranking adventurers might have a magic sword, but theirs don't have any color. The military, with its many weapons, has a rule to color them to prevent mistakes.

"Wow... let me see, let me see."

"Here, it's an A-rank magic sword."

I handed the magic sword to Leonora.

"Oh... it's lighter than I thought."

Leonora held the sword in a stance. Even to a layman, it was clear her stance was off. Actually, with her small frame, it looked quite precarious.

"Don't infuse it with magic. Fire will come out."

"I know... hmm, it's quite captivating. This is an A-rank, huh."

Leonora stared at the blade intently.

"Isn't it amazing? I think even the colonel won't complain about this."

"I think so too. Should we go deliver it?"

Leonora asked while returning the magic sword.

"Sure. We should finish this request quickly. Lutz is here, and Erika can come with me."

"Understood."

Erika nodded.

"Leonora... well, let's go with three of us."

"Right. I need to greet Lutz when he comes back."

Leonora also knows Lutz, of course.

"Wait a moment. I'll write the appraisal and invoice."

"Ah, I'll write the invoice. It's 15 million El, right?"

"Right. Thanks."

Erika sat down and started writing the invoice.

"Then, I'll make a wooden box to store the magic sword."

Leonora said this and went to the third floor, so I wrote the appraisal. After finishing the appraisal and seeing that Erika had also finished the invoice, I went to Leonora's desk, where she had returned from the third floor. On her desk was a wooden box that could fit the magic sword, and she was stuffing it with white cloth.

"You already made it?"

"Of course, this level of work is quick."

Well, it is simple work.

"Leonora, you really have talent."

"Really, right?"

When I praised her, Erika clasped her hands in agreement.

"I started doing it, but can you stop praising me? It's making me uncomfortable."

But it's effective. Actually, Leonora is motivated and studying.

By the way, I don't feel happy even when praised.

"I won't stop. If you consciously praise, you won't criticize."

You become someone who looks for the good in people, like Erika.

"You're so extreme... well, never mind. The box is ready, so lend me the magic sword."

I handed the magic sword to Leonora, who neatly placed it in the box and closed the lid.

"Let's go."

I stored the wooden box containing the magic sword in a spatial magic storage, and the three of us left the branch and headed to the military outpost. When we entered the outpost, we found Lutz and went to the reception.

"Lutz."

"Ah, Erika... Oh? Leonora, you're back. It's been a while."

Lutz noticed Leonora and called out to her.

"Two weeks is a long time for a business trip, even for you and Mr. Rübelt..."

"Well, while Leonora was on a business trip, Erika was alone until Sieg came."

As a cousin, he was worried.

"Lutz, I'm here to deliver the magic sword. Is the colonel available?"

"Already? That's really fast. Wait a moment."

Lutz said this and went to the back, entering a certain room. After waiting for a while, Lutz returned alone.

"Sieg, the colonel wants to see you. Can you come?"

"Sure. What about you two?"

I looked at Erika and Leonora, and they shook their heads at the same time.

"I'll pass."

"We'll wait for you, sir."

They probably don't want to meet the colonel... Well, military personnel can be a bit intimidating, especially the top brass.

"Lutz, let's go."

"Sure, come this way."

Following Lutz's instructions, I circled the counter and entered the reception area, then headed to the back room.

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