Volume 3 Chapter 59 Report, Contact, Consultation Are Important; I’ve Come to Realize This Now
The season has passed, and it is deep into autumn now.
I was teaching my students in the workshop as usual.
By the way, Lene was also teaching her students.
My belly was back to its usual size, and my body felt good.
After the Emerada incident, I often went back and forth between Capital City and Sartzstadt with Ai and my sisters.
The reason, of course, was to see Lene.
But that ended about a month ago.
In other words──
"Ms. Lene, it seems like it's time for Maria to eat!"
"Huh!? Is it already that time!?"
Paula, who takes care of the baby while Lene works, came to tell us it was feeding time.
She looks gentle, but she is a tough mom, and Lene and I can't stand up to her.
"Perfect timing, but I'm sorry, everyone. I need to go see my daughter!"
"That's fine, Master. We can't keep the baby waiting."
"Right, right! Don't worry about us, just hurry!"
Lene paused her work, looking a bit sorry, but the students didn't care at all and were all laughing.
I'm grateful for their kindness.
I watched Lene rush out, feeling a gaze on me, so I turned around.
Belle was working and grinning at me.
What is it?
"Master, you look kinda happy, huh?"
"...Do I look that way?"
"Yep!"
Belle smiled widely after finishing her cutting work and said that, making me feel really shy.
I couldn't help but scratch my cheek.
"...Yeah, I guess so. It's nice to have a peaceful life like this."
"Right? We've been through a lot..."
As I spoke, Belle closed her eyes, looking deep in thought.
My top student has had a tough time too, getting stabbed and all.
Lene just came back home recently.
She stayed at the castle for a while because they said she shouldn't overdo it after giving birth.
But she decided to return home early since she has work and family in Sartzstadt.
The Queen taught me a lot about raising kids and even arranged a carriage for us.
I really appreciate it.
Well, I never really had the upper hand anyway.
"...Peace, huh? There are still things to worry about..."
I muttered quietly, just loud enough for myself, so Belle couldn't hear.
We did defeat Emerada, who controlled Dark Mage Adiliana and Ferron.
But right before Emerada turned into a fiend, she said, "This mistake cannot be forgiven."
"So, there's another mastermind out there. I don't know if that person is the Dark Mage."
We thought Emerada was the mastermind, but she was just someone's subordinate.
If such a powerful Dark Mage is just a member, then the enemy must be a really big organization.
I've reported this matter to His Majesty many times at the castle, and they're already taking action.
So──
"For now, let's enjoy this peace."
I muttered to myself and kept working.
* * *
That afternoon, our whole family came to the harbor.
Of course Mariana was with us too, now sleeping in Lene's arms.
She sleeps through all the noise──maybe she's as tough as Suzu.
"Sooo~ how much progress today?"
"Mmm. Exciting."
"Yeah!"
Minori, Suzu and Ai walked ahead, chatting happily.
Lately they've been visiting every few days to check progress──it's become their routine.
Belle went shopping at the market instead.
My top apprentice is so reliable.
Maybe I'll give her more dried sardines──she liked that joke gift.
"I'm excited too. Never imagined we could build something so huge."
"True."
Lene giggled while staring up at it.
I looked up too.
There stood a massive shipyard, with a 50-meter super-ship being built at full speed.
"Every time I see it, I feel inspired. Even Goldmont doesn't have ships this big."
"And your magic stones will power it, right?"
"Our magic stones. Yours and mine together."
I need to correct Lene's words properly.
The "Magic Stone of Featherweight" is a "Refined Magic Stone." It's made from materials created by Alchemy, so it's our joint work.
"Ahaha, that's right! If the quality of the magic stone affects the ship, I'm getting nervous!"
"Totally! We have to use all our skills to make it."
Well, really, Lene just needs to follow the recipe.
The whole thing depends on my cutting skills.
The weight we can reduce with the "Magic Stone of Featherweight" changes with its quality.
So, the heavy responsibility of how much cargo this ship can carry is on my shoulders.
My stomach already hurts.
"Oh? Ryuuji and Ms. Lene, are you here for a family inspection?"
While we were admiring the ship, a familiar polite voice called out to us.
I turned around and, of course, it was Lord Reichner.
"Hello, Lord Reichner! I've been looking forward to seeing the ship's progress."
"Hehe, hello! I am so excited too. I can't wait to imagine all the things we can do with such a big ship!"
Looks like Lord Reichner also feels the romance of ships.
I get it.
I understand.
"But you know, the ship seems to be perfect, but there's one problem. We can't trade with Goldmont with this ship."
"...What do you mean by that?"
Lord Reichner is frowning slightly and smiling awkwardly.
About 4 months after the war ended, it seems they have made peace with Goldmont, and regular ships to Growthmont have started again, but is there a problem?
"Well, the ship is too big to dock at Growthmont. Even though Goldmont is a sea nation, this size was unexpected."
"...I see."
Now understanding, I smiled awkwardly like Lord Reichner.
So, this big ship can't fit.
It's way too big, after all.
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