Chapter 75: Letty's Sword

“Father, we discovered Mithril in the Middle Layer of the Sea of Trees.” “Is that true, Will? That is a great achievement! Mithril is extremely expensive.” Father was so happy he nearly jumped out of his chair.

According to Oliver, whom I asked later, Mithril seems to be worth more than ten times its weight in gold. When I mentioned that although we brought back as much as we could store this time, there seemed to be a considerable amount left, he told me, “With this, the financial power of the Fairchild family will become one of the best in the Kingdom.” Mithril is terrifying.

Since it was found during the joint training, Father and I consulted and decided to give a portion of it to Count Cardiff. I also consulted Father about one thing regarding that. “I want to make something using a part of the Mithril we are giving to Count Cardiff.” “Oh, what do you want to make?” “A sword for Letty. Letty‘s Swordsmanship Skill is ‘Magic Sword.’ If we use Mithril, which conducts magic power easily, I believe the power of her Magic Sword skill will surely increase.”

“I see, that sounds good. I’m sure Tommy would agree too.” When Father sounded out Count Cardiff by letter, a reply saying “Please, by all means” came immediately. To decide instantly to use precious Mithril for his daughter… it seems Count Cardiff is also a doting parent.

First, I refined the Mithril with Theo to make ingots. It is convenient that the Production Skill can not only create things but also extract and refine materials. In my original world, refining meant terrible environmental pollution.

Then, I added enchantments to the ingot. First, when I tried adding Piercing Enhancement and Cutting Enhancement just like with iron, it seemed I could still add more. As expected, Mithril can hold more properties than iron. What kind of properties should I add? Since knights said swords get chipped, Durability Enhancement would be good. Also, since Letty uses a Magic Sword, I want to strengthen her magic. Alright, I was able to add Durability Enhancement and Magic Enhancement as well. It appears Mithril can accept up to four properties.

Once the ingot is done, normally I would ask a Dwarf blacksmith to forge the sword. However, according to ancient information about this world that Oliver read from the Akashic Records, Mithril weaponry becomes of higher quality if it is forged by pouring in massive amounts of magic power, not just high heat. In that case, we decided that Theo and I should try forging the sword. Our magic capacity is extraordinarily large, and right now, both of us can use Body Enhancement Magic to swing heavy hammers.

We worked in the backyard of the new workshop so as not to attract too much attention. First, I used the Production Skill to create a furnace identical to the ones the Dwarves use. Next, we put wood into the furnace to raise the temperature and placed the Mithril ingot inside. When I Appraised the quality of the melting Mithril, it showed: ‘Mithril: Quality (Low)’.

Next, Theo and I poured our magic power into it. Then, the molten Mithril began to emit a silvery-white light. When I Appraised it, it had become ‘Mithril: Quality (High)’. Yeah, it’s just as Oliver‘s information said.

Once the ingot melted, I could have used the Production Skill to turn it into a sword instantly. But Theo and I swung our hammers together. I felt like that would be better. Theo seemed to feel the same way. Originally, hammering is done to drive out impurities, so since the Production Skill already separates impurities, this should be an unnecessary process. But even with the iron sword, the one forged by the Dwarf blacksmith turned out better than the one made with the Production Skill. There might be something that goes beyond logic. When I struck the heated Mithril with my hammer, Theo struck in between my blows in a rhythmic exchange. We proceeded with the work while wiping away sweat.

And finally, the Mithril sword was completed. When I Appraised it, it displayed: ‘Mithril Sword: Quality (Supreme)’. “Theo, we made a sword of supreme quality!” “Really? I am so happy that I have become able to forge swords too.”

As we high-fived, I heard the sound of clapping. Turning around, I saw Letty, Sophie, Mabel, and even Carpenter and Eyle. “Eh, everyone was watching? Or rather, Letty, you came too.” “Yes. Since you are forging my sword, I wanted to witness it. Seeing the two of you striking hammers with such single-minded focus was very beautiful.” “Both Brother and Theo looked cool.” “As expected of Lord William and Theo-san. I was drawn in before I knew it.” “I feel like I saw the essence of craftsmanship. We have to do our best too.” “Indeed, we must devote ourselves as well.”

Everyone is praising us too much. Theo and I were both embarrassed. Then, Letty walked up to us. “May I see it?” “Yeah, of course.”

When Letty looked at the sword, she let out a breath in admiration. “It’s a magnificent sword. I will devote myself to becoming worthy of this sword. Thank you, really, both of you.”