Chapter 26

"Another request for increased production? It seems like every time I bring something new, it's the same story."

"Apparently, the number of original items is too small to narrow down and sell as a brand or something, and then they started crying, ah, but his eccentric behavior is irrelevant."

Herkov talked about being asked again to increase the production of alcohol.

It seems that it's selling well, but they're crying out that they can't sell what they want to sell because there's nothing to sell.

It seems that the alcohol shop is struggling to keep up with the unexpected popularity of the product.

"Well, there's a limit to what we can produce with the equipment we have here."

"Besides, there's a limit to bringing in alcohol from outside. There are already rumors that Herkov is an alcoholic."

Iku said something outrageous.

It seems that there are inspections of items when entering and exiting the palace, and the alcohol I'm asking for is also inspected.

Since the amount I've been bringing in has increased since it went on sale, it seems that Herkov's frequent bringing in and out of alcohol has led to rumors that he can't be without it.

"Sorry, Herkov."

"Well, I don't care about the words of a deaf hole who can't tell if I'm drunk or not. In the end, it's about not being able to increase the quantity, right?"

Herkov scratched around his ear with his hand covered in red hair.

"If you don't increase the quantity, eventually counterfeits will appear, and if they sell more, the real thing won't sell. If they're bad, customers will pull out, and it will stop selling, they say."

"Isn't it a loss to get involved in such things? Lady Asha, shouldn't you withdraw? With your talent, you can create other things to sell besides alcohol."

Wearrel, whose ears were twitching, suggested it was time to back off.

"If the location is bad, it should be changed."

Sefira bluntly said.

But from Sefira, who has no blood ties or position, it would be natural to say that.

"Sefira is suggesting a change of location. But that's like telling me to give up being a prince, isn't it?"

I said it loud enough for everyone to hear in response to Sefira.

"I'm not capable enough to be independent and leave my parents at eight. And I don't have the capital for that."

After all, I started making alcohol for the money.

"Is Sefira smart or what?"

"Her memory is good, but she doesn't seem to know much about people."

Confused, Wearrel pointed out that Iku's common sense was different.

The attendants began to explain the imperial family and the country to Sefira in the direction I pointed.

"If the guards are in the way, they should be eliminated."

Yeah, that just made things more dangerous.

"Human relationships are still complicated."

"Without parents or siblings, the foundation is fundamentally different."

When Wearrel gave up on explaining, Herkov looked down at me.

"Isn't your master the prince?"

"He calls me master and follows orders."

Iku, wary of the mysterious Sefira, had taught her to be obedient.

The three of them looked in different directions.

We've lost track of Sefira's position.

I only know because Sefira told me.

"Should I make a visible sign for Sefira?"

(Seek details)

Immediately, the curiosity piqued.

"Is it a homunculus?"

"That's still too early and the equipment isn't enough, Wearrel."

"There's something called a puppet that moves by alchemy."

"That's a golem, Iku."

"Well, it would be easier for us to know where she is. But how?"

Herkov asked the most straightforward question.

"To make it visible, you don't need a body or substance."

I put a small beaker inside a large beaker.

"Just because something is visible to the human eye doesn't mean it exists, and just because it's not visible doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Vision is surprisingly arbitrary."

As I poured water, the small beaker appeared larger than it was in the air.

This is an optical illusion caused by the difference in light refraction in air and water.

"You can tell the actual size by touch, but what you see with your eyes is not the true reality."

"Mu, this is……"

Iku stared hard at the beaker, but the illusion of it looking larger didn't change.

I also did an experiment with other optical illusions caused by light refraction.

What I wanted to say through this was:

"Seeing is, in other words, seeing light. I think it's easier to understand at night; when the light disappears, you can't see anything, right?"

"I see. So, Sefira can make her appearance visible by manipulating light, right?"

Wearrel really understands quickly.

Sefira can use magic.

If I program the spell, she can move as intended.

"But if it's an illusion created by magic, shouldn't it be possible to dispel it? This is completely inaccurate."

Herkov and Iku tried to dispel the illusion together.

But it's a function of the body, so there's nothing they can do about it.

What kind of reaction will they have if I do a blind spot experiment?

They probably don't know that a point that was visible disappears and the brain creates an illusion that it's still there.

"Yeah, something feels off. Not there but visible, there but not visible?"

I muttered and realized.

Herkov is seen with strange eyes because he's seen carrying a lot of alcohol.

Then, shouldn't he be invisible?

"Okay, Sefira. I have something else I want to do, so I'll put together a rough spell, but you optimize it later."

Sefira can assert herself by using magic to create a light breeze or a flame, but it's unstable, and I stabilize it by casting spells.

(What does the master desire?)

"My desire? Sefira, what's with this sudden question? No, now that you mention it, you're supposed to be speaking based on our conversation, so am I that hard to understand?"

"That's not the case. I suspect that Sefira, being extremely rational, is omitting words she deems unnecessary."

Wearrel's guess was met with Herkov's agreement.

"Perhaps that's also why, despite remembering many books, she doesn't use poetic expressions."

Imagining Sefira speaking poetically,

Yeah, it's a strange imagination, and this is fine.

Besides, it's questionable whether she's even a living being, so as long as she's not a nuisance, it's best to let her do as she pleases.

There's very little I can do to take care of her in her bodiless state.

I hope she can learn about expression by improving her appearance.

(……What should I do to fulfill the master's desire?)

Ah, she rephrased it.

"Do you want to help me? Of course, I have something I want Sefira to do. I need to organize my thoughts a bit to get her to do it. Here, the spell."

Humans can use all kinds of magic.

However, they don't have the power or range to master it.

But it can manifest as magic, and if you understand the structure, you can create a spell array.

Other races can only use magic that matches their attributes.

According to Herkov, pure beastmen can't even draw a magic circle.

Probably because of their aptitude for physical enhancement magic, they can't affect things externally.

Speaking of which, Sefira, who is close to humans, has no attribute restrictions on the magic she uses.

So, she might have the talent to realize what I'm thinking.

"Whoa!? It's blinding!"

While I was thinking about this, Sefira immediately used the spell I gave her and blinded us.

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