Chapter 85 I Got To See The Magic Tool Unpacked
It was before dinner time. Rosalier-san started wiping the table.
"Good evening, this is Corbett."
Rosalier-san headed towards the entrance. When she came back, Brigitte-san was with her. After that, Corbett-san came in carrying a big bag that seemed important.
Brigitte-san spread a cloth on the table. Then, it seemed like she went to help Rosalier-san with the tea.
Corbett-san took out the Magic Tool from the bag and placed it on the table. Wow, the lid was floating. He successfully removed it.
"Oyakata-sama, please have a look at this."
Corbett-san removed the lid, and there were five transparent-looking stones fixed in the middle. They were about the size of a thumbnail.
So, I remember seeing a magic stone for the first time in 'Fumihicho' before. I think it was red, right?
"That's right, this is a magic stone that has lost its power."
"Oh, I see."
I see, it becomes transparent from red when it's like a battery running out. Got it, got it.
"Yes. Next is this one."
Around where Corbett-san pointed, there were familiar things carved around the magic stone. They were arranged in a triangle, with one big one in the center, and it looks like there are three small magic circles written on the outside.
"Is this a magic circle? There are four, right?"
"Yes. Originally, it is something that is written using special ink on paper, but..."
"I see, but this is a carving, isn't it?"
"Yes. The one in the center is thought to be detoxification, and the three on the outside are thought to be suction."
"I see, inhale from the top, circulate for detoxification, and then discharge from the bottom."
"Probably there is no mistake in that. However, this is too..."
"The efficiency is poor, right?"
"Yes, exactly. ...it is."
Corbett-san seems to really enjoy analysis and verification. He's a true techie at heart.
So, I took out a piece of paper and a pen, and I drew a simple picture right then and there.
"For example, in the area where water was drawn, there was a tank positioned above, like this. The water would cascade down the center due to its own weight and collect here. Then, when released, the water flowed out. As the water level here decreased, water would fall from the tank above to replenish it. Such tools were commonly used."
I'm explaining a simple image of what's known as a water server.
"I see, I see."
"If that's the case, wouldn't it be enough to purify only the necessary amount? I don't think it's necessary to waste magic stones."
"I see, I see."
"By the way, if we could use the principle of this Magic Tool to purify Oso (Dreadful element) in water, how long do you think we should purify it for? I think we can minimize waste by adjusting it depending on the region."
It's a waste to put two Magic Tools in that drainage basin and just keep them running. It's not a standby power supply and it's always running, right?
"I see, I see."
"So, if the magic stones were too expensive and caused trouble in Daioraden, isn't it because they didn't take into account the operating time when it was just flowing freely? It's not just their fault, right?"
"Yes, that's right."
"If we think about it carefully and operate it properly, at least we can ensure safe drinking water."
"I see, I see."
"In the end, Rosalier-san suffered because of this stupid Magic Tool. In that case, don't you think we should retaliate?"
"Of course."
"By the way, with the size of this magic stone, how much would one cost?"
"Well, if we're talking about the prices in Watterhill, it would be roughly more than 100 gold coins."
Wow, I get it. Since each Fumihicho cost about the size of a single grain of rice, it makes sense it would be that much.
"What if it's 100 pieces over here? Can't get magic stones of this size. If it's from Daioraden obtained through trade or procurement..."
"It'll probably take double, no, triple that."
"Hmm, it takes 1500 pieces to move one magic tool. So, with two magic tools, that's 3000 pieces. Not sure how long they were in operation, though."
"Right. Maybe not moving for about 20 days, or 30 days. It seems to consume a lot of magic stones just with external suction."
150 pieces a day. 3000 gold coins in 20 days. 4500 gold coins in 30 days. So, considering the annual consumption over there, it's over 54,000 gold coins.
If I convert to a bit higher, a yakitori skewer costs 200 yen. Let's say 5 skewers for 10 copper coins, which is 1000 yen. If I consider 1 silver coin as 10 copper coins, simple calculation, 10000 yen. The payment at the tavern was 2 silver coins, so that's about right, isn't it? If 1 gold coin is 10 silver coins, then it's easily over 5 billion annually ($33.251.000). Even though it's just an estimate, a small country like that would go bankrupt.
"Um, isn't that operationally inefficient?"
"Well, yes. As Oyakata-sama mentioned, I don't think we need such a big magic stone just for the detoxification part."
Well, that makes sense. 'Detoxy (detoxification)' is the lowest level, after all.
"I see. So, is it possible to create a magic tool for detoxification without any waste?"
"If it's okay to adopt Oyakata-sama's idea, I will try to make it."
"First, can you make the central part of this purification device, or rather, the magic tool?"
"Yes, I'll give it a try."
"Alright. I'll cover the budget, and if needed, I can get funds from the guild."
"Well, actually, I don't think it will cost much. It's just a matter of effort."
"Really?"
And so, we decided to create the 'Black Forest Human-style detoxification and purification magic tool'. By the way, it's really exciting to have a family member who can make magic tools, seriously.
* * *
That night, I had dinner made by Rosalier-san, and I couldn't help but cry, you know? Because, you see, there was a possibility that there would be five skewers again. And there was still a chance that Rosalier-san would be angry.
She called me for dinner time, so I went downstairs from my room, feeling scared and peeked into the living room. And there it was, food, enough for two people. My knees went weak, and I plopped down, feeling exhausted.
The dinner was delicious. I swore to myself that I would never do something like that again. Yes, definitely.
Starting from tomorrow, I'll continue with the treatment here. I plan to return to Daioraden on the seventh day after six consecutive days. However, since the number of people who can receive treatment per day has increased, if I hang in there for a while, it should be fine. I heard that Daioraden has about 2,000 people, but I wonder how many people are here in Watterhill? It's definitely more than that.
Now, I'm getting my phone as part of my daily routine, turning it on. The battery is at 100%. I wonder how long it takes to reach 100%.
'Ping'
'Can I make a call?'
Rosalier-san finished washing the dishes and sat next to me with a cup of tea. I looked at her and asked, "How about it?" She lowered her gaze and replied, "It's fine."
I sent a message to Maya-chan saying, "Okay."
'Ring-ring, ring-ring, ring-ring.'
Starting the call, and then.
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