57-Magic tool store




 
 The first day I came to the King's Landing, I came across a stray named Ra, and I had to wander around the stalls for half a day. I wonder how much I walked that day alone. I even wanted to make a transition in increments.

 Maybe I could make roller skates. But the ground in King's Landing is paved with stones, so there are many grooves. I'm worried that the roller might get caught in them. There's no point in being a colliat village because there's a lot of grass and dirt, and I'm not sure this would work. If only the rollers were bigger, we might be able to make it.

 Anyway, I walked around enough to think about it.

 At the end of the day, we decided to perform a magic trick near a stall, which attracted a lot of attention and brought in Rah's sister and others.

 Okay, happy birthday, happy birthday. I was going to ask them to let me leave too, but the crowd wouldn't let me. Surrounded by many people, I repeatedly shifted things from one place to the next, taking them out and putting them in and out.

 To keep the audience from getting bored, I let them join in, and even took a knife out of my mouth.

 It may seem like a farce to me, but the audience was very happy and threw copper coins one after another. There were some gold coins mixed in, and I don't know which wayward aristocrat was mixed in with them.

 I was able to get back the money I had spent that day with plenty of time to spare.

 I would be able to make a living just by coming to King's Landing to perform magic from time to time.

 I was tired of feeling like that, and took a rest at the inn the next day.

 The food is delicious and they serve the specialties of the capital because it is only for the aristocrats after all.

 Above all, the bathhouse was large and luxurious, and you can heal your body.

 However, I don't like the fact that the part where the hot water flows down is a rude magic tool.

 That kind of thing needs to be hidden in the mouth of a golden lion.


 And so, the third day of nourishing my wits, I thought about what I would do today.

 I'm rolling around in my big bed wondering what I'm going to do today.

 Ah, this comforter is so fluffy. I wonder what kind of feathers are in it.

 Is it the feathers of the birds that live in this world? Or it could be cotton, sheep's wool, silkworm-like material, or perhaps the hair of a demon.

 It may be very annoying that there are life-threatening creatures called demons in this world, but when you think about the fact that people's lives are enriched because of them, it's hard to say.

 I was playing with the futon when I suddenly came to myself.

''Yes, let's take our time today and find out more about magic tools!

 It's about my purpose, the magic tool.

 I wish I could learn to make them myself, but I need to see the actual thing first.

 I got up vigorously, said a few words to Mother Erna and ran out.

 She said something about someplace I absolutely had to go tomorrow, but well, as long as it wasn't a party, it should be fine.

 The inn facing the main street on the north side near the royal castle. As soon as you go outside, you can get to the main street.

 Many people have already gone to the main street in the north, many people, here and there carriages are going to make noise here and there.

 There is no uniformity in clothing or race, probably because it is full of various people and things, unlike the village of Koliat.

 It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what to expect when you visit the city.

 The quiet village of Coriat is the best place to be right now, but this kind of lively and noisy atmosphere may not be a bad thing sometimes.

 As I bask in the morning sunshine, I hmmm and stretch.

Mother Erna told me that the grimoire shop is on the main street in the northwest, so I head there as I'm told.

 I make sure there aren't any carriages on either side of me, and I run out to weave my way through the people.



 The northern section of the city has a royal castle, which is clean and well patrolled by knights as many nobles live there.

 There are many high class shops and the townspeople's houses are rather small.

 If I were familiar with the geography of King's Landing, I could just cut straight through and head northwest, but unfortunately I'm a country boy. Since I'm not familiar with the streets of King's Landing, I decided to aim for the plaza once and enter the street to the northwest from there.

 No, because back streets and narrow streets are scary because something could happen.

 Each street extends from the square to the center, so if you go through the square, it's easy to understand and you won't get lost.

 And yet, Ra-chan was lost, but he's four years old, so it can't be helped.

'Oh, I saw it from the carriage on the first day, too, but it's amazing.

 When I arrived at the square, I exclaimed in admiration.

 It's so big that it's hard to imagine it in Japan, where the space is so small.

 The square spread out in a circle with the fountain in the middle, and many people were sitting on benches and relaxing.

 They ranged from an old man sitting on a bench throwing bread to the birds to a couple of hateful people.

 I walked toward the center, scurrying around curiously.

'Hmm? Was there ever a stone statue like this?

 As I whispered this to myself, the old man who had been scattering the bread spoke to me.

It is said to be the god of this world, Misfirito, the god of creation.

 The old man walks away, sticking his cane in the air.

 Birds flap their wings around him as he starts walking suddenly.

 What is it? Is it an old man who wants to meddle with the young people?

''Is this the stone statue of the one who is said to be the god of this world?''

Yes.

 Huh? That's it? You mean the old man I met when I reincarnated? It's not at all like that, or it's clearly beautified.

 He didn't have this kind of dominance and dignity in his face. It's more like this, an ordinary old man who can be found anywhere.

'....What's the matter with you?

No, no, nothing? I didn't know the Creator God was such a fine man.

 What is it? Did I say something to offend this old man? I feel some kind of pressure.

Yes, that's right. Yes, that's right, this is the great God who created this world. It is because of him that we are alive. We should be grateful to him and live every day.

 The old man nodded in a hawkish manner.

 You are very fond of this god, aren't you? Is he a believer or something? I don't want to get too religious.

By the way, I was wondering if you could sign this piece of paper.

Well, I've got to go!

 As soon as I saw the paper, I headed northwest to get away from it.



 That's dangerous. I was about to be let into a religion, naturally. I'm sure he's the kind of guy who'd go after a grown man like me.

 How dastardly you look with such a kind face! It's a scary city.

 I escaped from the dangerous religious solicitation and continued on my way.

 Gradually, many shops and restaurants came to stand in a row, such as a general store, café and a food shop.

 There seems to be everything from clothing stores to bookstores, and if this is the case, there must be a shop for magic tools too.

 But I got tired of walking around like I did yesterday, so I asked a waitress who had just put up a sign on the street.

'Excuse me.'

'Yes, yes? What's going on? The shop isn't open yet, okay?

 and the waitress who politely sits down and even meets my gaze. Her hair is brown and tucked back to make it easier to work with.

 She's a cute little girl with a little innocence left in her.

 I wonder if this is what it means to be a town girl. Maybe she's the shop's signature girl. She seems to be a good person. At least she won't be soliciting religion or anything like that.

"Is there a magic tool shop around here?

The nearest shop to the grimoire shop is the one around the second corner. If you want something a little more expensive, you should go to the north. There are some in the south, but I wouldn't recommend the south one because it's of poor quality and it's like a maze.

 'Oh, you've been very gracious in teaching me and even giving me advice.

'Thank you. Do you work here?

Yes, there's a place called 'Fairy Feathers' that's open for lunch and also serves as a bar at night.

'Heh, thank you. I'll come back when I have time!

Thank you.

 I smiled and waved and went on my way as I was told.

 I think the town girl is wonderful.



'I'm sorry,'

Yes!

 I walked into the grimoire shop and called out to them, and a young woman and an old lady came out from the back.

''Are you a customer?''

'Oh, for God's sake, don't be a grandmother, just stay in the back.'

There's nothing wrong with me.

You wouldn't be able to do anything if you were there.

 An older sister pushes her grandmother back to the back with a rusty tone.

 Her hair is silver and she's probably about twenty years old. Still, she has a very slender body.

 This might be as good as sister Elinora.

''.......What is it?''

No, no, this is my first time in a grimoire shop.

 They might have realized that.

 However, this is the first time I've come to a magic tool shop and I'm fooling around with an appeal.

''Oh, I see. Um, can you shed magic power?

 All right, she's gonna flush it.

"Oh, yes. There's a grimoire in the bathhouse.

The mansion?

Yes?

 What? He started screaming all of a sudden.

'No, it's nothing,'

 Yeah, you think I'm a good guest because you know I'm an aristocrat. Only rich people have mansions and stuff like that.

'For now, can I touch this one here?

'Yes, it's okay. Just be careful with anything that might catch fire.

 Then I put my magic power into a strange shape in the store.

 What is this box with a round disc? What is this box with a round disk?

 I take it in my hand and put some magic power into it.

 Then the disc on top of it began to spin around and around.

 The more magic I put in, the more I kept turning it, the more momentum it gained and the more it began to spin.

 Oh, wow, that's amazing.

What is this thing used for?

 I ask out of curiosity.

'Well that's something I made up, it just goes around.'

 The woman replies shyly.

 What? What's so interesting about this stuff? 

 If you put a blade on this one. It would be a waste of time to make a table that spins by magic, or a table that spins like a Chinese table if you make it with magic power flowing through it.

 I wonder if I can put this under the floor of my home.

 If you turn it slowly, the floor of the room might move automatically. If it is possible to do such a thing, though. Electric bicycles and such won't be a dream anymore.

Uh, sir?

 Oops, I was thinking too deeply.

How many of these do you have?

'What? Let's see, there are two in total.

I'll take it. Also, do you have any books about magic tools?

'What? Are you sure? Thank you! I'm sure the books on magic tools are technical and esoteric, but...

 The woman bows her head and then replies curtly.

'It's okay. I need to make a magic tool right now!

Well, it may not be possible right now, indeed.

Why?

''Commercial sales are only allowed up to the beginner level, and after that, you have to enroll in a magic academy to get it.

 What....?

 While I'm shocked, the woman pushes me further.

''And it's terribly difficult to create a magic tool's magic formula and something that can withstand it. But our customers are still young, so if you study hard and attend the magic academy, you can make them!

How old was that?

''Well, that depends on talent and hard work, but would you have to attend a magical academy at least?''

 The woman who said that and spread out a book on elementary magic tools.

 What was written in the book was a densely drawn magic circle and explanations about it.

 The amount of text is so large that it makes your head hurt just by looking at it, and it's difficult to understand.

 What the hell is this? It's much easier to use magic.

 And there's a magical school for ages twelve to sixteen. Absolutely no.

''I think I'm going to give up on making my own.

'What! Don't you dare! Don't give up on me!

It's okay. I'll just make the most of my wizardry.

 I've decided to buy one, but well, I'll read it because I want to know about it for knowledge.

 If you need anything, you can ask them to make it for you.

 I'm not going to be able to get a good idea of what to do with it.