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Episode 83. Golem
“So what kind of golem do you want to create?”
Yeerika, who became a 4th circle, first practiced the special golem creation method, a magic left behind by Hecate, for a day.
In the meantime, Ethan prepared the materials. To create a special golem, magic was important, but the materials were also important.
“What I want to make is a golem made of this tree.”
“Huh? Why would you do something like that… … Oh, of course, it’s not that you can’t make it out of wood. But if you want to exert strong force or withstand impact, you need a strong material. Even if you make it out of wood, it’ll break easily.”
One of the characteristics of Hecate’s special golems is that they are much more powerful than regular golems.
That wasn’t all. Ordinary golems, like their name suggests, could only make simple movements. However, this special golem was capable of moving as smoothly as a human.
That’s why materials were important.
If you don’t use the right materials, it won’t be able to withstand the force and will break down.
“Because we made it with the assumption that it would break. We’re going to use it for educational purposes.”
“You are using it for educational purposes?”
At Ethan’s words, Erica made an “Ah” expression for a moment.
The fact that it can perform high-dimensional movements unlike other golems meant that it would be helpful in practical training.
“So you’re using it for practical classes?”
“That’s right. I can’t go hunting monsters to teach practical skills.”
“Weak monsters will have their own problems, and strong monsters will have their own problems. Oh my god. How on earth did you come up with such ideas?”
‘I did it from the beginning.’
If it was simply for escort, I would have chosen someone else instead of Yeerika.
Because the difficulty level is extremely high when you first get it.
That’s why I got Yeerika.
“You just have to look at things broadly.”
“That’s true, but. Hmm. So you’re going to make it out of wood?”
“I wouldn’t use regular wood. I said it’s for educational purposes, but if it breaks too easily, it’s useless.”
Ethan was thinking of using ebony.
“Ebony wood? Isn’t that really expensive? I heard it’s more expensive than most metals.”
Yerikha asked back in surprise.
The material was simply too expensive to be made for educational purposes.
“I said I would use it for educational purposes, but I’m not going to use it for just educational purposes.”
“yes?”
“I’m going to sell this.”
“You’re selling it? My golem?”
Since the lightweight magic was originally a normal magic, it was okay for Yeorika to sell the know-how to David’s upper class.
But this golem crafting method is different.
It was Hecate’s signature magic that created this special golem.
That signature magic wasn’t for sale.
“No. You must never sell the magic that creates that special golem. It is for your use only, Yeerika.”
“Well then?”
“You’re downgrading magic.”
“Downgrade?”
“We’re mixing some of the special golem creation methods into the original golem magic. We’re able to preserve the special golem’s unique movements.”
This will create a golem that is stronger than a normal golem, but not as sturdy as Yeerika’s special golem.
“The special feature of this golem is that it is able to move more smoothly than a normal golem.”
“But it will break easily. Ah. If that happens… … .”
“I’ll buy this often.”
Ethan smiled brightly.
The important thing when making something is to not make it too strong.
If you make something too strong, people will never come back to buy it again.
‘So, if you want it to come periodically, it has to be high-performance but have moderate durability.’
Instead of slightly weakening the durability, the performance is raised. Then, those who have tasted that performance will have no choice but to buy it again.
It’s different from other golems.
“And. Isn’t revenge not simply completed by killing the person who framed you?”
Ethan’s words made Yereka think for a moment.
The revenge Ethan speaks of isn’t revenge using force.
“I sell golems made with my grandfather’s magic to many people… … .”
“The people who framed and witch-hunted her will buy it. Most of them will be nobles.”
It was the high-ranking nobles who actively tried to capture the great sorceress Hecate.
Sell golems made with Hecate’s magic to those high-ranking nobles.
It’s about making it permeate.
At the thought of that, Yerikka felt a chill down her spine.
As Ethan said, there was no need to resort to forceful revenge. This kind of revenge could be more thrilling.
At that thought, Yeorika shook her head.
“I really can’t turn Ethan into my enemy. I can’t believe you’re thinking this far.”
“Actually, there’s also the reason I just want to make some money with my magic.”
“Even so, it doesn’t matter, Ethan. Those damn nobles will ignore you so much and then they’ll be desperate to buy a golem made with your magic. And by telling me that, you’re trying to lighten my load.”
“… … .”
The more Yereka thought about it, the more she thought Ethan’s method was better.
And then you have to buy it periodically. After all, isn’t it the magical victory that your grandfather created?
Yereka nodded at Ethan.
“Downgrade. I’ll give it a try. I can sell downgraded magic as much as I want. But this magic. Who are you going to sell it to? Are you going to trade with David’s boss like before?”
“I’ll leave it to the merchants at the top of David. But this time, we’ll be using our magicians entirely.”
“Our wizard?”
“The wizards I brought from the Magic Tower. Now, I need to let them play on a bigger board.”
* * *
Yeerika thought that if her dead grandfather saw this situation now, his face would turn bright red in anger.
Who would have thought that he would use the signature magic he created for education and business?
‘But still.’
It was much better for magic to continue in this way, Yeerika thought, than for it to be evaluated as a noble magic and disappear forever.
“Ebony wood? How many?”
The market of the Marquisate.
Ebony wood, an expensive material, was only available in two places in this Marquisate.
At the merchant’s words, Yeerika took a heavy pouch out of her bosom and handed it to him.
“This is all I can live on.”
The merchant opened his pocket and opened his eyes wide. His pocket was full of gold, almost bursting.
“You need this much ebony? Why on earth are you buying it?”
The merchant was very embarrassed.
At this point, he would have enough money left over even if he brought all the ebony stock he had.
“I have something to make.”
What I was going to make for Ethan was going to be the best. He was going to go up to the 4th circle and use his grandfather’s magic that he had never used before.
‘I have to make something amazing for you.’
I wanted to show off that the second stage of the ban was well-received, while at the same time seeing Ethan’s admiring look.
* * *
While Yeorika went to buy ebony wood.
Ethan used the Wind Cloud to find the Free City of Butra.
This free city of Butra was a city on the way to the Marquisate of Ronde, and was also where the Etning Hunt of the upper ranks of David was conducting a lightweight workshop business.
‘It’s almost time.’
It’s time for Etning to launch his lightweight workshop and settle in.
Ethan headed straight into the market.
“I heard this is popular in the local regions.”
“I heard that rumor too. I heard that they are really good at lightweighting. I guess that’s why they opened a branch.”
“I’ve heard that wizards are picky. I think this is the first time I’ve seen a wizard who does business like this.”
“It’s not just any other store, but David Store is directly in charge of the branch, so I have to go there just out of curiosity.”
“You can’t go? There are a ton of people there right now.”
“already?”
As soon as he entered, Ethan was able to hear a story about the lightweight workshop.
A fair number of people in the market were heading towards the lightweight workshop that Ethan was looking for.
“also.”
Ethan smiled with satisfaction at the sight before his eyes.
A long line of people.
It was similar to the scenery of the Wickers Estate. People were standing in long lines, and those who came out were stopping by the nearby shops.
“Please line up in order!”
“The work will be finished soon!”
“It won’t take long! Just line up and we’ll process it right away!”
“Please take out the items and gold that need to be lightened in advance!”
‘I definitely have a feeling.’
When Ethan first started running the lightweight workshop, he paid a lot of attention to controlling his customers. No matter how good the service at the lightweight workshop is, if the process of receiving the service is inconvenient, people won’t visit.
Moreover, it is impossible to maximize profits.
If so, there is only one answer.
It was just about increasing the turnover rate.
‘If you manage it like this, the turnover rate is bound to be high.’
I thought it was a good idea to sell it to Etning.
Ethan, who was watching like that, spotted Etning Hunt walking from afar.
“… … !”
Etning also approached Ethan with a happy expression on his face, as if he had found him.
“You came without saying anything. If you had told me in advance, I would have come to greet you! It’s been a while. I’ve heard the rumors. I can’t believe you’re the head of Ibeka. And you’re even a swordsman.”
She looked busy, but her expression was bright.
“I didn’t expect the rumor to spread this far. Thank you for the congratulations.”
Ethan glanced at the lightweight workshop and smiled.
“You launched successfully.”
“This is an item that cannot fail. If you hold an item like this and fail to succeed, you are disqualified as a merchant.”
Etting said with a smile.
“Did you come to check if the launch went well? You must have been worried. But the business I’m in charge of is doing well.”
Ethan shook his head at Etting’s words.
“no.”
Etning naturally thought that Ethan had come to check if he was running the lightweight workshop that could be considered his item.
But when Ethan shook his head, she looked puzzled.
Then why did you come?
“Then why?”
“As you said, this is an item that cannot fail. And I entrusted it to Etning, not someone else.”
Looking at those eyes, Etning thought that his prediction was not wrong. He did not find Ethan. Ethan found him and entrusted him to her.
“You entrusted it to someone who wouldn’t fail.”
“Because he is one of the best merchants I know.”
“Hearing that, I’m curious. What about those other merchants that can be counted on one hand?”
Ethan shrugged and changed the subject.
“Anyway, the reason I came here is because of something else. By the way, this lightweight workshop business, is there nothing Etning needs to worry about anymore?”
Ethan knew this well, having run a lightweight workshop before. This workshop would be fine as long as the cycle of its business partners, the magicians, ran smoothly.
All you have to do is expand the workshop or take care of other business matters.
Then you will have more time.
Most merchants don’t leave that free time alone.
“Yes. I have time. I have already told them that things will run smoothly without me. I have many subordinates that I trust.”
When Ethan said that, Etning smiled as if he understood. There is only one reason to ask about the remaining time.
“I brought some pretty good items.”
Even then, Ethan’s confident words made Etting’s heart race again.
fantasy,
