Chapter 2-14 : Ancient Magic Weapon (part 1)
After discussing the plan with Mother and Maitena onee-sama while having afternoon tea, I returned to my room.
I sat on the chair and folded my arms thinking.
「Hmm… I wonder how I can get myself a super rare magic weapon…」(Kako)
「Super rare magic weapon-nya?」(Nyat)
Nyat was lying on the bed while basking in the sunlight coming through the door. He turned sideways toward me and asked me curiously.
「Yeah… We got information about the stolen arms and I have a plan to retrieve them. Butー」(Kako)
I told Nyat about our conversation on the balcony just now.
I told him about the party and about our next move.
「I see-nya. I think that’s a good plan-nya」(Nyat)
「Yeah, but we need a rare magic weapon to pique Count Oglan’s interest so that he invites us to his party. The problem is, I can’t make one. I’ll need an alchemist to apply magic into a weapon for me.」(Kako)
*/TL : Magic weapons are weapons that can cast magic. To make one, you need an alchemist to store magic into a weapon that is normally made of mithril. (ch 1-15 part3)
「Does it have to be a magic weapon-nya?」(Nyat)
「Well, not really. I just thought that Count Oglan was probably more interested in magic weapons.」(Kako)
「How about the magic initiator weapons you made before lunch-nya? I think those are good weapons-nya.」(Nyat)
「Hmm…」(Kako)
I took out the top-quality steel sword I made this noon and observed it.
〈Top-quality Steel Sword (enhanced) : A steel sword of the highest quality. It’s extremely durable and sharp, but quite light. It can be used as a magic initiator which amplifies the power of earth and fire magic and improves the effectiveness of communication and exploration magic. It has a beautiful crystal as decoration.〉
「It’s not bad, but it’s not super rare or anything. I don’t think Count Oglan will be interested in this sword.」(Kako)
「Well, you’ll never know what a noble thinks-nya. Why don’t you ask Lord Elvent’s opinion-nya?」(Nyat)
「You’re right. I’ll ask Father when he returns.」(Kako)
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After dinner, I told Father my plan and showed him the steel sword I made.
「Whoa… A magic initiator weapon, huh? I see, I see…」(Elvent)
He muttered as he looked at the sword closely.
「It’s a very well-made sword. It has two top-quality gemstones that can amplify your spells when you use magic. The crystals embedded in the hilt as decoration make it look even more beautiful. It’s a wonderful piece of art!」(Elvent)
He excitedly observed the sword from various angles while praising it.
「It’s very difficult to find something like this. As expected from Kako. You’re truly a talented merchant despite your young age. No weapon collectors can ignore this sword. I’m sure they will praise it when they see it.」(Elvent)
「Really!? Thenー」(Kako)
「ーHowever. I don’t think it’s good enough.」(Elvent)
After observing it for a while, he put the sword on the table and shook his head at Kako.
「Eh…?」(Kako)
「Don’t get me wrong. I do think it’s a wonderful sword. However, a big collector like Count Oglan must already have a couple of these kinds of weapons in his collection. Surely, it will pique his interest, but I don’t think it’s enough to make him invite us to his party. For him, we are strangers outside his circle. We need something impactful. Something so special that can make him want to invite strangers like us no matter what.」(Elvent)
As I thought. It wasn’t enough…
「Then, Father… What kind of weapon do you think will interest him?」(Kako)
Please don’t tell me that I need to prepare a legendary sword or something…
「Let’s see… Your sword is without a doubt a top-quality weapon. The quality itself is not a problem. The problem is the material and the rarity.」(Elvent)
「I see…」(Kako)
「I think it has to be a magic weapon.」(Elvent)
「Magic weapon…」(Kako)
Yup. Just as I thought.
The material obviously has to be pure mithril, and in order to make a good magic weapon, I need an exceptionally talented alchemist to apply magic to the weapon for me.
Should we start with looking for that person…?
「Of course, an ordinary magic weapon won’t be enough. We need something special. A special weapon that holds extraordinary power like an ancient magic weapon, and it has to be a rare one.」(Elvent)
「Ancient magic weapon…?」(Kako)
That sounds kinda amazing…
「Yeah. Well, as a matter of course, it’s not easy to get such an extremely rare item. Hmm… I think we should give up on this plan and try a different method.」(Elvent)
「What?」(Kako)
「Hold on, Father! Are you sure about that? You put a lot of effort into gathering information about the party. Besides, they might put the stolen goods away somewhere after the party is over. I think this is our only chance!」(Maitena)
「Maitena onee-sama’s right. We don’t know what will happen to the stolen goods. Count Oglan will likely store them in a very safe place along with his other collection. A place where no one can enter. It will be too late for us if that happens.」(Kako)
「It might be, but…」(Elvent)
I promised Sheila to take back the creation she made with great care and thoroughness as soon as possible.
I don’t want to miss this opportunity.
Alright. I’ve made up my mind.
I stood up and looked Father in the eye.
「Father, I will do it! I will definitely get a rare ancient magic weapon that will be the ticket for us to go to the party!」(Kako)
Right after, Maitena also stood up and put her hand on her chest.
「Well said, Kako! Of course, I will help you as much as I can.」(Maitena)
「You two… Ahh, I’m so happy to have two reliable daughters… Alright, I get it. However, please don’t push yourselves too hard.」(Elvent)
「Says someone who had been pushing himself so hard that he even barely had time to spend with his wife~」(Folia)
Suddenly, Mother interrupted and looked at Father with a cynical face.
「Ugh… I’m sorry, my honey. I know you’re worrying about me, but can we talk about it later? AーAnyway, I know a magic item shop that sells magic weapons in this city. Its owner probably knows something about ancient magic weapons. I think you should start from there.」(Elvent)
「I see. Thank you, Father!」(Kako)
So, our next goal will be the magic item shop Father was talking about.
I don’t think we will find the weapon we’re looking for right away, but I hope we will find some clues there.
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