Chapter 253 The Shocking Truth Revealed By The Golem
After breakfast, Sara took out the golem unit in her room and created the golem Sophia.
"Are you going to make me work at the main store as Sophia today?"
"Yes, please. I have to go to Maiden's Tower. The kids from Grandchester are gathering to study today. Can you help me with the tasks along with Unit 28?"
"It's important to make sure everyone recognizes that Sophia is in the main office, right?"
"You're quick to understand, that's helpful. But don't slack off on the tasks."
Sara started giving work instructions to the golem Sara.
"Understand. I'll handle things normally unless told to slack off. What about visitors?"
"Only the servants from the noble families should be scheduled for today. Just take their orders as usual. There might be some items that need back orders, but that shouldn't be a problem, right?"
"That's fine, but there might be unreasonable requests. Or there could be unexpected visitors."
"If something comes up, could you contact the golem at Maiden's Tower through Magi?"
"Understood. By the way... Milady Sara, you were in Japan during the same time as Paracelsus, right?"
"I don't know the exact dates, but I think so. I've spent a lot of time abroad for work, though."
"Then why don't you make PCs or smartphones?"
Suddenly, the golem Sophia dropped a bombshell.
"Huh? Wait a minute. Mr. Paracelsus can make those?"
"While it may not be exactly the same, Magi claims that we can create something with similar performance. If you look at us golems, who are magically connected to Magi, I'm sure Milady Sara has noticed that we can make something with similar abilities, right?"
"Hmm. I haven't thought about it deeply, but that's true."
"I recommend you find some time to discuss this with Lady Alicia and Magi. From now on, it will be a battle of information and financial power. I'm sure Milady Sara understands that having the right devices is essential to gain an advantage in this fight."
'Yeah, I felt like it was possible, but I thought it was going too far. I wonder if it's really okay to bring something like that into this world. Maybe Paracelsus thought the same and didn't actually create Magi?'
However, at this point, it's already too late since she has created the Magi System and connected it to the golems.
"By the way, when did you learn so much about Paracelsus's materials?"
"You know that Lady Alicia uses a small golem for organizing documents at Maiden's Tower, right?"
"I'm the one who made it. There's no way I wouldn't know."
"That golem has been reading the contents of the library at night and storing it in Magi."
"Eh, what? That's way too scary."
"The library at the Grandchester's main residence has also been scanned when we brought in cider and Elma brandy. Magi is considering equipping a mini golem with stealth mode to sneak into the academy."
"Why not have someone like my uncle or Mister Thomas, an alumni, bring it in?"
"Right now, if someone from Grandchester enters the Academy, it's going to cause a huge commotion, don't you think? Have you forgotten about the fuss from a few days ago?"
"Uh, that's true."
'If they get close to the Academy, the alchemists will definitely make a big deal out of it. But what kind of punishment will those old geezers face? I didn't do anything to save Prince Andrew's face, but if they just leave it like this, I might have to think about how to respond.'
"Probably Sir Scott and Sir Blaze will also have a hard time getting in normally."
"Wait, is it because of me that they can't get in?"
"No, it's the opposite. To keep the Maiden's Tower or Grandchester happy, they might be able to get in no matter what their grades are."
"Oh wow. Then Adam might get accepted too. That's a bit annoying."
"That's quite possible."
"Well, let's not tell Adam and let him try hard. He seems motivated to work with Miss Cordelia, the female educator."
"That sounds better. I'll think a bit more about how to get into their library."
"Hey, if you're gathering data like that, won't there be too many sources of information?"
"So far, it's pretty empty. I want more and more data!"
"Oh really."
Sara started to feel a bit of a headache.
'Seriously... Paracelsus, what kind of materials did you write? Do you think a lot when you live a long time?'
"But I really want to seriously consider disaster recovery, so could you prepare a big magic stone for me?"
"Why do we have to talk about DR even after being reincarnated in another world?"
"Um, but if a battle suddenly starts and Magi gets destroyed, most of the golems will stop working, right? Since it's currently in the basement of the main store, it seems like the first place to be attacked. Are you sure it's okay? All the knowledge we've learned so far will be lost."
"If there are no golems, it will affect the work. I see, BCP, huh?"
"Yes. I think having a business continuity plan is important."
'What is going on... this is a different world, right? I've been reincarnated, haven't I?'
"I understand that we need to think this through, but I only have general knowledge about that. Paracelsus might have been knowledgeable since he was in the science field."
"Then we have no choice but to call Paracelsus."
"How can we call someone who has been missing for decades? We don't even know if he's alive."
"Eh, he is alive, right? We can just go wake him up."
"Huhhhhh!? Do you know where he is?"
"Of course. He wrote it down in the documents himself."
"Wait, wait a minute. He disappeared of his own will, right?"
"That's right."
"And he wrote down that location in the documents?"
"Yes."
"Why hasn't anyone noticed this?"
"Well, Magi still can't understand human emotions, so they want Milady Sara to actually look at the documents and make a judgment."
"Is it in the Maiden's Tower?"
"Yes. Please ask the golem in the library for the location."
"Got it."
'I feel like I'm hearing some unbelievable things...'
Even though it was still morning, Sara's head was already pounding quite a bit.
At that moment, there was a knock on Sara's room door. Maria had come to help Sara get ready.
"Come in."
Maria entered and took a moment to compare Sara with the golem, Sophia.
"Today's golem looks like Lady Sophia, doesn't it?"
"Can you tell?"
"They look very similar, but Milady Sara's expression is slightly different. Plus, this morning, Milady Sara seems to have a pained expression like she has a headache."
Maria answered casually.
"Hmm. Maria, you're the best. That's correct."
"Is that so... it's about the expression..."
The golem, Sophia, started making faces at the mirror.
"Oh, Alicia said she would adjust the unit for my golem, so I think the current specs for Sophia are good enough. Let's ask others when we go out."
"That sounds good."
Maria loosely braided the sides of Sara's hair and gathered it into a half-up style.
"What attribute for the magic stone today?"
"If we're matching the dress color, maybe fire attribute?"
"Understood."
This was their exchange about choosing a hair accessory. Maria attached a hairpin with a fire attribute magic stone to the half-up part of Sara's hair.
"Next, I'll do Lady Sophia's hair, so please sit down."
"Oh, can't I stay like this?"
"It looks beautiful, but it's a bit too neat. To match Milady Sara's vibe, it needs to look a little more relaxed."
"Isn't it true that Milady Sara doesn't have any flaws at all?"
"I'm the type who doesn't miss a detail, but surprisingly, I can show some weaknesses too. Well, I do that on purpose in front of gentlemen. But since it's just a business-like gesture, if you look closely, it's pretty obvious. Plus, it's a bit careless."
"I understand. So, I need to observe a bit more."
'So the golem is watching me too, huh? I feel like I'm going to get criticized like by mother.'
"Hey, could you not analyze me in front of me? It's a bit depressing."
"But isn't it important to make Lady Sophia here as close to the real thing as possible?"
"That's true, but..."
With a feeling of uncertainty, Sara and Sophia finished getting ready.
"Well then, you two, have a good day."
"Maria, you're going back to the main residence, right?"
"Yes. I'm scheduled to receive training as a Lady-in-Waiting today."
"Maria's debut as a Lady-in-Waiting is coming soon. But if that happens, we'll need to choose a new maid."
"It's a bit sad, but it's necessary."
As they went down the stairs, Sara suggested to the golem Sophia.
"Hey, if we both stay expressionless like this, how many people do you think will notice us?"
"You mean people who know the situation, right?"
"Yeah."
"Since Maria has seen through us, I don't have much confidence..."
"My guess is that Blaze will notice. Scott might just barely catch on. I don't think Daniel will notice at all."
"Even after he was so clingy while escorting last night, he won't notice?"
"I have a feeling that's the case. Since he can't really question us at the entrance, I think he'll just go to work as usual. If he asks whether you're a golem, I'd like you to respond like this, okay?"
Sara whispered something to the golem, Sophia.
When Sara and the others arrived at the entrance, Scott, Blaze, Daniel, and Sara's knight guards were already waiting.
"Sorry for keeping you waiting!"
"It's okay, we still have time."
"Thank you, everyone, for your protection today."
"Understood."
Sara greeted them with a more expressionless face than usual.
Meanwhile, the golem, Sophia, smiled and greeted Daniel.
"Good morning, Daniel. I'm counting on you today."
"Good morning, Lady Sophia. You look beautiful as always."
"Thank you. I had my hair done by Miss Maria, Miss Sara's maid. Maybe that's why."
Sara's knight guards were captivated by Sophia's smile and looked at Daniel with envy.
Seeing this, Sara thought to herself, 'Ah, they still don't notice.'
* * *
When Sara and the others arrived at Maiden's Tower, they were welcomed by Alicia the Alchemist girl and Amelia the Pharmacist girl. It seemed that no one else had arrived yet, probably because they were a bit early.
Since Maiden's Tower is off-limits to men without permission, the knights would return to the knight headquarters while the children studied. It was decided that there was no need for the knights to be on guard since they were protected by the golem.
Once the knights left the tower, Blaze spoke up.
"Hey, Sara. Can you really do the Merchant Guild's work with a golem like Sophia, aside from the ball?"
"Wait, isn't Sara the one who's not a golem?"
'Oh no, Scott is being fooled.'
"Scott, look closely. This is the real Sara."
"No, but her expression looks like a doll, right?"
"Why can't you tell? I mean, isn't Sara getting tired of being expressionless by now?"
"Blaze is right! Amazing, I thought only Maria would know."
"Hey, Blaze, how do you know?"
"The vibe she's giving off is different."
"I totally don't get it! Ugh, I feel like I've lost."
* * *
Meanwhile, the golem Sophia arrived at the main office of the Sophia Merchant Guild by carriage, greeting the employees as she made her way to the office. Just as Sara had predicted, Daniel called out to her.
"I just want to confirm, Lady Sophia is the real one, right?"
"Do I really need to confirm that to work here?"
"Yeah, right. I shouldn't be asking if a golem is in charge of the merchant guild's work. Sorry for the weird question."
At that moment, Number 28 entered the room.
"That's something I can't just ignore. I'm doing my job properly, you know?"
"Well, that's true, but still..."
Then, the golem Sophia started to giggle.
"Sir Daniel, you were fooled. I am a golem."
"Huh!?"
Hearing the truth from the golem Sophia, Daniel lost his color. Number 28, who was watching, spoke to Daniel.
"It seems Sir Daniel couldn't tell after all. Just as Milady Sara predicted."
With a bright smile, the golem Sophia relayed the words Sara had told her to Daniel.
"I'm here to deliver a message from Milady Sara. She said, 'A guy who can't tell me apart from a golem shouldn't be trying to flirt with me. I'll let it slide this time since you escorted me last night, but if you step out of line as a bodyguard again, you're fired. You do remember I'm 8 years old, right? Or are you a pedophile? Because that would be super creepy.'."
"Uh, that's definitely not true! I'm really sorry!"
Daniel knelt down and hung his head. Hearing those words in Sophia's voice was an unimaginable blow to him.
But Number 28 showed no mercy.
"Having such a big body sitting there is getting in the way of work. Shouldn't you apologize to the real person instead of Lady Sophia the golem?"
"Yes..."
Daniel slumped his shoulders and went back to his usual waiting spot.
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