That Time a Shut-in for 300 Years Continued to Make Antiques , but All of It Turned out to Be Cheat-Level Magic Tools - Chapter 64

“How is it?”

“…Hmm, well done.”

“Really? So that means…”

Alecto had completed the magic stone and constructed the magic formula notation, which I confirmed and commended her on.

“That’s a pass. Once the bag is ready, the magic bag will be complete. Good job.”

“Yay! Ohhhh, it’s been so long. I was told to learn a thousand magic formulas during this time, but I feel like I’ve met a new me.”

Tears filled Alecto’s words. Indeed, there were still two-thirds of the magic formulas left to learn, but now was the time to praise her.

“Well, you did well despite not being very gifted. Ah, I’m impressed!”

“I feel there’s an unnecessary comment in there, but I don’t care anymore! Finally!”

“Yes, finally.”

“I can finally sleep!”

“We can start on the next magical tool.”

“…What?”

Hmm, Alecto said something strange, but sleep? Ha! What nonsense. She’s been sleeping an hour every 48 hours.

“A very funny joke indeed. Did you really think it all ends with just a magic bag? As if that’s enough! Look, there’s the contract from Roht, and he’s also requested an upgraded version of the medicine. Then there’s a referral from Furenzu; we’re off to gather those materials next. Get ready quickly.”

More requests had come through Furenzu after all. I had already heard what was needed from the other side and even had a face-to-face chat about it.

There’s plenty of work piled up—a delightful problem to have. It’s always better to be busy than idle.

“Alecto, aren’t you responding?”

“Master, she’s fainted while standing.”

Fainted? Well, if she has the luxury to faint, she’s still fine. I’ll take her with us.

“Understood.”

So, I had Mei carry Alecto, who was still unconscious, to our destination. Before that, I met up with Hazan in the plaza.

“…Why is Mei carrying Alecto?”

“She just fainted. Don’t worry about it.”

“No, she just fainted… well, okay then.”

It’s somewhat amusing how Hazan manages to brush it off.

Anyway, we headed to the mountain.

“Aiiiieee! Spider threads are tangling around me~~! Why, how!”

“That’s because you’re always fainting. Come on, stop screaming and deal with it yourself.”

“Absolutely impossible!”

“But dealing with a Clarity Spider again is a hassle.”

Yes, today I took Hazan and Alecto to the mountains to hunt this creature. The Clarity Spider can turn its body invisible and is known for releasing strong, invisible threads that bind its prey or trap them with webs.

“Look, it’s off now.”

“Thank you.”

Alecto, entangled in the spider’s web and bound by threads, was freed by Hazan. Nearby, a spider’s corpse lay—Hazan had ended up hunting it after all.

“I was just at the Magic Guild, and now this…”

“Alecto, we need that monster’s magic core and threads. Hurry up and collect them with Hazan.”

“You’re too harsh!”

“Watch your mouth. I’m not using you; I’m teaching you. You should start acting like the deputy guild master.”

Really, the only reason she stayed unconscious was to give her a bit more rest.

Anyway, after hunting a few more creatures, we gathered the materials we needed.

By the way, Hazan was properly paid for his services, something we need to account for as expenses.

Bra, the daughter of the guard, has been calculating these details meticulously.

Later, Mei and I set off with the prototype to meet the client.

“Then I’m off, Alecto. Make sure you handle everything well.”

“Ughhh, I understand.”

“Make sure Bra doesn’t slack off. Keep a good eye on her.”

“Will do~~~”

While Alecto and I were out, Bra meticulously oversaw the accounting.

She’d been somewhat idle when the guild first started moving, but lately, she’s been busier, finding a sense of purpose in her work.

“Master. It looks like it might start raining soon. The wind seems to be picking up as well.”

“Indeed. It seems about time.”

So, I hurried to the client’s farm with Mei. As expected, the rain began to sprinkle, and the wind intensified.

Upon arrival, several farmers were busy preparing to protect their fields, planning to use animal skins as coverings. However, such methods have their limits and can’t completely protect the crops from damage.

“Sorry to keep you waiting. Here it is.”

“Oh, it’s you from the other day!”

The man I had met before was a producer of White Matos, a type of tomato known for its high sugar content and distinct white color. It is the main crop of this farm but is sensitive to weather changes.

“Sorry, but I’m swamped with work right now. I don’t have time to chat…”

“Then you’ll be relieved to hear this. You won’t have to struggle anymore. The setup will be quick.”

“What? So, you really made a magical tool that can protect the fields?”

Hmm, he was skeptical when we talked before, and he still didn’t trust it.

“Proof rather than rhetoric.”

Mei and I placed self-standing, rod-shaped magical tools at each corner of the field.

“That’s it for the setup.”

“Really? That’s all?”

“Just watch.”

Mei activated one of the magical tools, and a transparent thread extended from each rod, rapidly weaving into a hemispherical cover over the field.

“What is this? A transparent roof and enclosure? It’s elastic?”

The client touched the transparent membrane covering the field, puzzled.

“This is a magical tool made using threads obtained from spider monsters. We call it the Mamoru House! This enclosure is strong against both rain and wind. Even in a major storm, it won’t fail, and it protects against monsters and animals.”

“Monsters too?! Really!?”

Seeing his surprise, I had Mei throw a stone at the enclosure. The stone bounced off the elastic barrier and fell weakly.

“Amazing! But once it’s covered, we can’t enter, right?”

“No worries there. Touch the magical tool and imagine an opening, and see what happens.”

“Like this… ah! It opened!”

Part of the enclosure opened up, allowing access.

“Additionally, you can control how much rain and wind it lets through by adjusting your thoughts. If you manage it well, you can ensure only the necessary amount of rain reaches the crops.”

“Wow! With this, no storm can bother us! And it doubles as a monster deterrent and utilizes rain!”

“Indeed, with this, you won’t be troubled by storms or monsters, ensuring the safety of your fields.”

“No need for adventurers to guard anymore! They’ve been raising their prices recently, and it’s been frustrating.”

Indeed, with this, the fields can be protected from monsters, and if monsters approach during fieldwork, the farmers can take shelter inside.

“Note that the inner thread component needs to be replenished periodically, about once a year.”

“That’s enough. It’s amazing it lasts that long, and I definitely want one… but it must be expensive, right?”

“Hmm, typically, the magic tool itself (four rods as one set) would cost 20 gold coins. The refill cartridge would be an additional gold coin.”

“Wow, that’s expensive…”

“But wait, there’s good news.”

Mei stood in front of the Mamoru House, continuing her promotion.

“For a limited time only, if you make a reservation now, we’ll include one replacement cartridge with the Mamoru House for just—ten gold coins!”

“Such a deal! I’ll buy it!”

Indeed, a charming and capable maid is the best promoter. And so, another contract was finalized. Other people had been watching the Mamoru House too, and intrigued, they came over, resulting in several more contracts.

Hmm, another salable product added to our inventory. Looks like Alecto will need to keep up the hard work—