Chapter 130: Blueprints for the Magic Gun

“Lord William, I found it!” I wondered who was knocking on the workshop door, but it was Oliver who entered, looking unusually excited. Could this be…?

“I finally found the blueprints for the Magic Gun.” “Ooh, that is amazing! You did well to find it.” Oliver can access knowledge from both this world and the world I came from using the Apostle skill “Akashic Records,” but as expected, the Magic Gun blueprints seemed to have been created in this world’s past.

Oliver, who is skilled at drawing, sketches out the blueprints he saw in the Akashic Records. Precise blueprints are being beautifully drawn out. This is possible precisely because it is Oliver, who possesses an excellent memory and artistic talent. If it were anyone else, even if they managed to see the valuable information in the Akashic Records, they likely wouldn’t be able to remember it or draw it well.

According to the blueprints Oliver drew, the Magic Gun is designed so that Magic Stones are housed in a cartridge; when the trigger is pulled, magic power is drawn out from the Magic Stone, given directionality, and fired as magic from the barrel. Thanks to this, I understand the structure, so the path to creating it with the Production Skill has opened. However, the problem is the materials. According to the blueprints, it requires Mithril and one other even rarer item.

To request cooperation regarding the materials, I teleported to the Elf Forest with Oliver. When I mentioned I had a confidential consultation, Luna and the Elder guided us to the World Tree plaza. No matter when I come here, colorful flowers are blooming, and it is beautiful. I almost find myself captivated, but right now, the topic is the Magic Gun.

“I apologize for the sudden intrusion. The consultation is regarding the Magic Gun. Oliver found the blueprints for it in the Akashic Records, but the material is the problem.” “Ooh, to have mastered the Akashic Records… As expected, Lord Oliver is amazing.” The Elder was impressed. I realize once again that being able to use the Akashic Records, which even Elves cannot master, is an amazing thing.

“By the way, what do you mean the material is a problem?” “Yeah, Luna. Actually, it seems a leaf of the World Tree is necessary to create the Magic Gun.” I don’t fully understand the principle, but according to the explanation written in the blueprints, a World Tree leaf is seemingly needed to instantaneously extract magic power from the Magic Stone and give it directionality.

“I understand that World Tree leaves are extremely precious items. That is why I came to ask if it would be possible for you to spare one for me.” “Fufu, we basically follow the Savior‘s words. You could have just ordered us to hand over a World Tree leaf, but framing it as a consultation is very like the kind Lord William.”

“No, no, Elder. By making a request that normally wouldn’t be granted, I am already taking advantage of being called the Savior.” “That humility is also one of your good points, Lord William. Grandmother, how many World Tree leaves did we have on hand?”

At that moment, a single leaf from the World Tree floated softly toward me. “Ooh, this is… World Tree leaves rarely fall, especially now when it is in the state of a sapling. The World Tree likely approves of you, Lord William.” “I am sure it is just as Grandmother says.”

Can such a thing happen? Regardless, I bow to the World Tree with heartfelt gratitude. “I will craft it with all my heart to put this leaf to good use.”

As we were about to leave the World Tree plaza and return to the workshop, the Elder unusually asked me, “Do you have a moment?” “Yes, I’m fine.” “Then, there is something I would like to discuss with you.”

The Elder began to speak quietly. “It is handed down that the last time Darkness threatened the world, when the World Tree weakened, monsters appeared in massive numbers and attacked. The reason the monster offensive has not intensified to that extent this time is surmised to be because you, Savior, prevented famines and infectious diseases, thereby reducing the generation of Magic Cores.” “I am happy if I have been of even a little use.”

“Yes, you have already fulfilled your role, Savior. However, since the World Tree has weakened, the power of Darkness is strengthening. Other countries are likely not coping with droughts, cold weather damage, and infectious diseases as well as this country, so it is believed that the monster offensive will intensify in the near future.” “Will it not work even if we move the World Tree to the Leyline Crosspoint?” “Unfortunately, even if we move it to the Leyline Crosspoint, the World Tree‘s power will not return completely all of a sudden.” “I see. I will convey to His Majesty the King that a monster offensive is likely approaching.”

I took this opportunity to ask the Elder something I had wanted to ask for a while. “By the way, I understand that monsters are strong, but I recently learned of the magnitude of Luna‘s magic power, and the human Knights are training as well. Is the reason monsters are still a threat because of their large numbers?” “Yes, there is the fact that their numbers are large, but that is not all. Lord Savior, what would be the strongest monster you have encountered so far?”

“I think the Magic Deer was the strongest.” “I see. The Magic Deer is strong, but there are even higher-ranking monsters. The Magic Tiger has high combat ability, and the Magic Ape has high intelligence, making them formidable enemies.” “So there are even stronger monsters.”

“That is correct. Both Magic Tigers and Magic Apes use magic. Usually, they reside in the depths of demon realms like the Sea of Trees, but if the monsters launch a full-scale offensive, I believe they will appear.” “They use magic too? That is a threat.” “Yes. Furthermore, monsters led by higher-ranking monsters will aim for and attack places where defenses seem weak.” That certainly sounds difficult. I must not underestimate the monsters.