The redevelopment of Glacian has started smoothly, and as Rauz and the others suggested, I visited Acquario and Denebulate.
Rauz and his classmates, including H.R.H. Nebrina, H.R.H. Raio, and H.R.H. Illumina, were also introduced, allowing us to meet the royals who would be attending the academy.
While Rauz and the others were the main focus, I also offered my greetings.
H.R.H. Nebrina seemed as shy as I had heard, and I couldn’t even have a proper conversation with her.
I’ve heard that she sometimes has only minimal conversations even with her own subordinates, and I wonder about that as a member of the royal family.
That’s precisely why she’s enrolling, with the hope that she can overcome her shyness, even a little.
Perhaps for that reason, she is considering registering as a Scholar, which would allow her to limit her social interactions.
On the other hand, the twins, H.R.H. Raio and H.R.H. Illumina, bombarded us Crafters, myself included, with questions.
I couldn’t discuss Lapis Laz, as it’s classified information, but Jade Silver and Blue-Gray Iron are public knowledge, and now that we no longer use the Temple Magic Pulsing, anyone can create them if they are promoted to S-rank Crafter.
However, neither Prince nor Princess has registered as a Crafter yet, so they cannot use Craft Magic.
Rauz and the others were welcomed in both countries and were getting along well with the Princes and Princesses, so I believe they will do well even after enrolling.
And so, November is coming to an end.
Aside from visiting Alegria, Acquario, and Denebulate, I’ve been busy as usual with paperwork and the production of MARS.
I did go on a hunt to Thinning with Mylight, but otherwise, I feel like I’ve gone hunting much less.
Lately, I’ve been trying to accept it as it is, but I still want to go hunting.
“We’ve been expecting you, His Highness Yamato Tenshaku.”
“Thank you for the welcome, Maran-san.”
Today, I received a message and came to the Crafter’s Guild.
It was to pick up the Beast Carriage that was completed for the Fleidranthia Heavenly Noble House.
Since this is an official visit, I find it bothersome that I have to act as a Tenshaku.
“This is the Beast Carriage for the Fleidranthia Heavenly Noble House. Please inspect it.”
When I was guided to the vehicle manufacturing department’s workshop, there were several Beast Carriages still under construction. Among them was one that looked like a small cruiser.
As expected of Feel’s vehicle manufacturing department, the exterior is exactly as ordered.
“I will inspect it now.”
“This way, please.”
Maran-san also seems a bit uncomfortable, but I feel the same way, so I’d like to think we’re even.
The smallMulti-functional Beast Carriage, designed by Mana, has received high praise from the Crafter’s Guild and is used not only for the Fleidranthia Heavenly Noble House but also for the Lapislazurite Heavenly Noble House, the Esmeralda Tenchaku Family, and the Beast Carriages that Ed and Rauz and the others use daily.
The Beast Carriage I recently presented to Emperor Reinhardt personally and the one for the Celestial Emperor’s Family are also based on the same design.
At the request of the Grand Crafter’s Master, it has also become the official template for the smallMulti-functional Beast Carriage.
It is said that if orders increase and it becomes a main product of the Crafter’s Guild, Mana will be awarded the title of Honors Crafter’s Master, the highest honor from the Guild.
“As expected, the interior is also as ordered.”
“Since His Highness developed it, we have produced quite a number of them.”
Indeed, Feel’s Crafter’s Guild vehicle manufacturing department is said to be superior to the headquarters, even more so when it comes to producingMulti-functional Beast Carriages.
Of course, the headquarters’ vehicle manufacturing department is also composed of first-class craftsmen, but in terms of experience, Feel is superior.
Furthermore, they have even impeccably completed the smallMulti-functional Beast Carriage for Apricot, which was a modification of the Duke Hydransia’s Beast Carriage requested by Prim. There are rumors that several people will be promoted, and I believe Maran-san was also told that he could be promoted to M-rank.
The smallMulti-functional Beast Carriage, guided by Maran-san, had an interior that was finished according to the order.
The vehicle measures 7 meters in length, 3 meters in width, and 4 meters in height, with the body and chassis integrated.
It is intended to be used entirely as a Beast Carriage, and if a ship is needed, it can be commissioned as a hull.
The cabin is 2.5 meters by 3 meters, but it is largely the same as the Tree-made Multi-functional Beast Carriage, with a front deck, rear deck, and a stairwell leading to the Mirror Room below.
Chairs are provided on both sides, but they probably won’t be used much due to the existence of an entrance.
The front deck has a driver’s seat, but since the familiar spirits and summoned beasts understand human language, reins are unnecessary. Therefore, as long as the distance allows oral commands to be conveyed, it’s sufficient.
Thus, the driver’s seat is located roughly in the center of the front deck, and the area overhead is covered by a canopy made of leather from White Dragoons or Fortress Whales, which are resistant to rain and snow.
The rear deck is less than 2 meters wide, but it has stairs leading to the observation deck, as well as foldable chairs and a table, so one can go out there without any problems even while traveling.
Only about 3 to 4 people can ascend to the observation deck. The chairs and table here are fixed, and a canopy to protect from rain is also installed.
Since there is no canopy on the rear deck, a stairwell is also provided from the cabin to the observation deck, so one can avoid getting wet even if it rains.
The Mirror Room, like those in the Lapislazurite Heavenly Noble House and Esmeralda Tenchaku Family, has an area of 600 square meters with a 30x mirroring enchantment. The room layout is only different in terms of decorations.
There is no reason or need to differentiate the Three Houses, so I am fine with this.
If I am to act as a Tenshaku, will I be using this Beast Carriage from now on?
“Thank you. What about the Beast Carriages for the Vald Beast Duke’s family, the Marquess Highwind’s family, and for the Holy Mother Dragon? How long until they are completed?”
“The Beast Carriages for the Beast Duke’s family and the Marquess’s family are scheduled for next week, but the one for the Holy Mother Dragon is designed to transport fully draconic Dragonians, so it will take about two more weeks.”
The Beast Carriage intended as a gift for Lady Gaia is designed for aerial transport by fully draconic Dragonians. Like the Tree-made Multi-functional Beast Carriage, it is equipped with aerial transport belts and a mirror space to store them.
This is what differentiates it from other smallMulti-functional Beast Carriages, so it’s understandable that it takes a little longer.
“Understood. When they are completed, please contact me at the Union House of Wing Crest or at the Esmeralda Tenchaku Residence.”
“Certainly, I will make arrangements.”
“Also, how much longer until the ship for the Esmeralda Tenchaku Family is completed?”
“That will be next month.”
Feel is located on the shore of Veil Lake, and with the expansion of the lake’s mouth, access to the Nadal Sea has become easier.
Therefore, Yuri has also placed an order for a large ship for the Esmeralda Tenchaku Family.
With its all-Jade Silver hull, it should not sink easily even if attacked by monsters. And with a length of nearly 50 meters, it can accommodate a large number of people.
However, the estimated cost is 70 million El, which would consume most of the Tenshaku’s public funds.
Yuri has considerable personal assets, but due to the development of Prada, the expansion of Feel, and the production of smallMulti-functional Beast Carriages for the Esmeralda Tenchaku Family and for presentation, we have decided to cover the cost of the ship order with my and Mana’s personal funds.
“Is this the first large ship for Feel?”
“It is, as a metal ship. For wooden ships, the Trader’s Guild and the Crafter’s Guild own 40-meter class ships. Have you never ridden on a Trader’s Guild ship yourself, Your Highness?”
“I have borrowed one before, but it was at most 20 meters long.”
As with the subjugation of the P-C Rank Monster Abyss Taurus, when venturing out onto Veil Lake, we generally borrowed ships from the Trader’s Guild.
Since the Trader’s Guild also has fishermen, they were fishing boats.
I knew that the Trader’s Guild owned 40-meter class large ships, but even those were fishing boats, and they were only used occasionally when venturing offshore, so I had never ridden on one.
“Ah, that’s right. That’s why the Trader’s Guild also had an order for the construction of a large ship.”
“Is that as a merchant ship?”
“Yes.”
It’s not practical to conduct trade on a fishing boat, and the role and interior of a fishing boat and a merchant ship are completely different, so the Trader’s Guild would naturally place an order for the construction of a new merchant ship.
The merchant ships ordered by the Trader’s Guild are one 50-meter class ship and five 20-meter class ships. The five 20-meter class small ships have already been completed and are used for trade not only in Glacian but also in Acquario and Rodpiece.
Designed with Hydro Engines in mind, they are faster than conventional ships pulled by monsters, and with their all-Magic Silver hulls, they are resistant to minor attacks, making them well-received by traders who have used them.
Although Prada Port has only been open for a few months, the construction speed is fast thanks to magic.
Furthermore, the Trader’s Guild seems to have placed their order shortly after Yuri began development, so the large ship should have been completed as well.
The reason it hasn’t been completed is apparently due to a shortage of Magic Silver for the hull.
“Eh? Is Magic Silver that short in supply?”
“Yes. As with the Tenshaku’s Beast Carriages, the Hunter’s Guild also requested the construction of two 30-meter class medium-sized ships recently. H.R.H. Yuriana brought Jade Silver, so work can continue, but the Trader’s Guild and the Hunter’s Guild have suspended production until mining resumes in the spring.”
The Hunter’s Guild also placed an order.
Before we arrived, the Hunter’s Guild’s own ship was sunk by monsters, and they have been without a ship ever since.
That’s why we also borrowed ships from the Trader’s Guild, but with the opening of Prada Port and access to the Nadal Sea, the Hunter’s Guild has become anxious to acquire ships as well.
So, old man Linus rushed to place an order, but last year, the Mylight mine was inhabited by a Goblin Queen, causing mining output to drop drastically, not just slightly.
This year, mining has been carried out using criminal slaves we captured, but even so, with reserves depleted, it eventually led to a shortage.
“I see. In that case, I will sell a portion of the Mythril Colossus, specifically some Mythril Golems, to the Trader’s Guild. It’s unlikely to be enough to build a ship, but it should last until spring.”
“We appreciate it.”
The Mythril Colossus is an A-C Rank Monster and was also the guardian of the Instant Labyrinth.
With a body nearly 20 meters tall and entirely made of Magic Silver, it could probably be used to build a 50-meter class ship.
Mythril Golems inhabit the 5th level of the Krater Labyrinth, which I visited recently. I hunted about three of them.
I was surprised when I heard about them, as I didn’t expect them to be there.
We also use Magic Silver, so I can’t give it all away, but there is still more than half of the Mythril Colossus left. Selling all the Mythril Golems and about one arm of the Mythril Colossus should be sufficient.
The Jade Silver that Yuri brought was made by us, and it uses Crystal Silver purchased from Feel, so it has contributed to Feel’s Magic Silver shortage.
Therefore, to the Trader’s Guild, I will sell it at a slight discount as a gesture of apology.
From now on, I realized that I need to consider not only our own needs but also the market.
