Chapter 100: Reunion

“Now, that is enough talk about the future. Actually, there is someone I want you to meet, William-kun.” “Someone you want me to meet?” A maid, receiving His Majesty’s instruction, went to call that person.

“Haha, I think you will find it nostalgic.” I wonder who on earth it is? Before long, seeing the person who entered His Majesty’s office, my eyes widened. The petite elderly lady wore the same unchanging gentle smile. “E-Erica-sensei!” “It has been a long time, William-san.”

“Actually, Master Erica is one of the few National Production Mages. She has inherited the production methods for special items considered state secrets of the Kingdom.” To think such a thing… “His Majesty has permitted me to teach William-san the production methods I inherited from my master. Actually, His Majesty spoke to me about this a while ago, but there was never a good opportunity.” “Is that so? If I had known that, I wouldn’t have been afraid of the nobles in the Royal Capital and would have come sooner.” Both His Majesty and Erica-sensei laughed.

“Even so, to think I can be taught by Erica-sensei again? I thought there was nothing left for you to teach me.” “Fufu, when I left Northernford, I said, ‘There is nothing left I can teach you here.’ Since the production methods that are Kingdom secrets must be inherited within the Royal Castle, I could not teach them anywhere else. I thought there was a high possibility that you would become an inheritor of these secrets, William-san, but I am sorry I couldn’t tell you that back then.” “No, it is natural that you couldn’t speak of secrets. More importantly, it is like a dream to be able to learn from Sensei again.”

When I was reincarnated as a Producer in a world of swords and magic and was worrying about various things, Erica-sensei was the mentor who gently guided me in Production Skills and taught me that it is a “skill to give form to feelings.” To think I can learn from Sensei again. My heart fills with joy.

“Well then, Master Erica, I leave the rest to you.” “Understood, Your Majesty. Now, William-san, let us go to the workshop within the Royal Castle.” There was a workshop inside the Royal Castle? Following behind Erica-sensei, we passed through a door guarded by knights and arrived at the workshop.

“Now then, I will teach you how to make Magic Stones.” “Magic Stones?” “Yes. Items that contain the energy of elemental magic are called Magic Stones. I have doubts about whether calling them ‘stones’ is appropriate, but the raw material is stone. If you use a Magic Stone, you can use high-power magic even without Magic Skills.” “I didn’t know such a thing existed.”

“Yes. Well, although I say you can use magic, in reality, you can only release the magical energy to cause an explosion.” “That sounds dangerous.” “Yes, you can create powerful bombs. Moreover, since Magic Stones explode with just a little impact and are dangerous, the production method is kept secret.”

“This is the base material for a Magic Stone.” Erica-sensei took a white stone out of her bag. It was larger than a marble but smaller than a baseball. “Could you Appraise it?” “Understood.” When I activated Appraisal Magic, it displayed “Empty Stone.”

“Erica-sensei, it came up as ‘Empty Stone‘.” “Yes, that is fine. You activate your Production Skill on this ‘Empty Stone‘.” When Sensei activated her Production Skill and the warm light faded, a faintly glowing stone appeared in its place. Although it was matte white just a moment ago, its appearance had changed. “Now, please try Appraising it.” “Yes.”

When I Appraised it, the “Empty Stone” had changed into a “Magic Vessel.” “Sensei, it has changed into a ‘Magic Vessel‘.” “Yes. Using the blank ‘Empty Stone‘ as material, if you activate the Production Skill visualizing it becoming a receptacle for magic power, it changes into a ‘Magic Vessel‘. This is the first stage of Magic Stone creation.” “The first stage? Then, there is a next process.” “That is correct. The Magic Stone is completed after the second stage. Please watch.”

Erica-sensei seemed to concentrate and do something to the stone that had turned into a ‘Magic Vessel.’ Then, the stone that was glowing faintly changed into a stone glowing red. Urged by Sensei’s gaze, I Appraised it, and it had changed into a ‘Magic Stone (Fire).’ “Oh, so this is a Magic Stone! It became a ‘Magic Stone (Fire)‘.” “That is right; this is a Magic Stone. This Magic Stone contains fire attribute magical energy.”

“What did you do just now, Sensei?” “Actually, instead of the Production Skill, I poured fire attribute magic power into the ‘Magic Vessel‘.” “Is that how it’s done?” “Yes. There is a knack to pouring magic power, but it is possible even if your magic capacity is not large.” In this world, everyone possesses magic power, even if the amount differs. Although one cannot use powerful magic without a magic attribute, anyone can do something like lighting firewood. Therefore, both Erica-sensei, who is a Production Mage, and I can pour fire attribute magic power.

“Since Magic Stones explode with even a slight impact, they are stored carefully after being wrapped in cotton.” Exploding with a slight impact… it’s just like nitroglycerin. “Do you store them to use as bombs in case of emergencies?” “That is correct. A reasonable number of Magic Stones are kept in the Royal Castle’s storehouse, and they are only to be used during national crises, such as a large-scale monster invasion.” I see. If abused, the risk of technology leakage also increases. I realize once again that the Kingdom is governed properly.