Volume 2 Chapter 3 the Necessary Elements for Mass Production Are Equipment and Personnel
"Um, Your Excellency Duke, is it alright if I ask you something?"
"Hmm, what is it?"
I raised my right hand weakly, trying to hold back a headache.
By the way, Lene was already staring off into the distance, escaping reality.
Come back.
"First of all, while medicine is one thing, magic stones aren't suited for mass production. Well, medicine also can't be mass-produced without the right equipment."
Even I, who am used to producing magic stones, can only make 2 or 3 a day at most.
If I focus on quality, it's just one.
Some of Lene's medicines take a whole day to make, depending on the type.
Plus, the materials aren't infinite.
If we run out, we have to go get more, but before that, the materials for the "Magic Stone of Diamond" are precious and can't be found around here.
We'll probably have to go all the way to Raudinger to get them.
It also takes a toll on our stamina, and we need to take breaks regularly, or we'll collapse.
Time, materials, and our bodies are all limited.
When I explained all this, His Excellency Duke furrowed his brow and tapped his forehead.
It seemed he hadn't considered any of this at all.
"I see... I was being shortsighted. I'm not used to procurement, it seems. Please forgive my ignorance."
"N-no, it's fine. However, I'm fully aware of the dangers of a stampede, so I'd like to offer my assistance."
If a stampede heads toward Sartzstadt, we'll be the ones affected.
We should provide as much support as we can.
If that's the case, the best we can do is provide high-quality products.
Both of us are confident that we can produce something truly impressive in this workshop.
"Well... let's hold off on this matter for now. I don't want to put you in a difficult position. I'll consult with a few knowledgeable individuals and get back to you."
It seemed like His Excellency, the Duke, was genuinely reflecting on his lack of knowledge.
I can't help but feel concerned when he takes it so seriously.
"By the way, are you considering revising your production system moving forward? If you could increase the output with skilled enchanters and alchemists, that would be fantastic."
"Well... that's going to be quite challenging in the short term. Since this place is rented, we first need to purchase the necessary equipment."
Oh, Lene is back.
As she mentioned, this is a rental property, and setting up proper equipment will definitely require a significant investment.
If it were up to me, I'd need a kiln for ability enhancement and a large wheel for magic stone cutting.
Lene would need a material crusher and a high-performance centrifuge... there's quite a bit to consider.
None of these can just be installed in a rental property without permission.
Plus, even if we were to buy the rental property, it wouldn't mean we could set up the equipment right away.
It takes time, and for now, we have no choice but to give up on mass production due to the stampede.
"I see... understood. I'll come back to discuss this further, so let's wrap it up for today."
"Got it. I appreciate you taking the time out of your busy schedule to meet with us. If you let me know where you're staying, I can come to you."
"Ah, including the soldiers, it seems we're staying at the Marquis Reichner's mansion, which has a military facility attached to it. If anything else comes up besides production, just come here and we'll handle it."
"Understood. Thank you."
After that exchange, Duke Hoffman, accompanied by the soldiers who had been waiting outside, departed.
Whew, I'm exhausted.
"Mr. Ryuuji, is something the matter with the soldiers coming?"
Lene and I were seeing them off when Lana, the dark elf girl who lived next door, asked.
She and her elf sister, Lena, looked at me with worried expressions.
"Ah... , I've been asked a small favor. Well, it's not set in stone yet."
Since the demon activation is a secret, I'll just tell them a white lie.
"To be asked by someone so important and still get to choose a job? That's amazing!" The two of them, with sparkling eyes and a look of admiration,
I mean, it's not wrong.
"Still, Lene, we really need to seriously consider the property purchase."
"You're right... maybe we should discuss future facility expansions together."
The sudden appearance of this challenge caused us to glance at each other, followed by a deep sigh as we looked at the ground.
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