Chapter 239

Alizée Checks Talat’s Threads (2)
Ogre Spider Silk understood.
Next, let’s try silk made from Magic Spider Silk.

"... It’s not much different from Mana Spider Silk."

"Right. According to Talat, it’s more prone to damage compared to Mana Spider Silk, but its magic conductivity is higher. When mana flows through it, it becomes sturdier."

"I see. It seems more suitable for magic equipment rather than being sold as regular silk."

Wow, an expensive material for equipment.
However, this silk isn’t unheard of; it’s already being distributed as "Mage Spider Silk."
It’s more common than the Mana Spider Silk I’m making, and Alizée mentioned that there’s probably no need to produce it in large quantities.
Vardmoi’s Trade Guild wants to sell a lot of Mana Spider Silk instead.
I don’t mind that, so let’s move on.
By the way, the mana burden on Talat is about the same as for Mana Spider Silk.

"Next is silk made from Ice Veil Silk, but..."

"That’s a stunning blue color. It doesn’t even look like silk."

Even Alizée tilted her head at the blue color.
Is this really silk?

"Right? According to Talat, this silk won’t freeze, no matter how much cold air it’s exposed to."

"Hmm, it seems like it could also be used for under-armor or robes."

"So it’s for equipment again?"

"It can also be used as a material that highlights the blue color, but that’s about it. What about Talat’s burden?"

"Um, it’s a little more than for Mana Spider Silk."

"Then, there’s no need to mass-produce it."

Yeah, I agree.
The Trade Guild only wants a sample roll, so I’ll give them that and keep the rest in stock at my shop.

Next, the silk made from Ice Crystal Spider Silk is incredibly vibrant.
Or rather, the silk itself reflects light and shimmers.
Is this okay?

"Hmm. This silk also seems to have its own demand."

"Really, Alizée?"

"If you made an entire dress from it, it would be too flashy. But if you only used it for parts, like the edges of a skirt, around the neckline, or the tips of gloves, it would catch people’s attention."

I see, that’s an interesting way to think about it.
However, as with the other fabrics, a small amount should suffice, so I’ll only provide the Trade Guild with a sample and let them come to my shop if they need more.
Talat’s burden is quite significant for this one, so mass production isn’t feasible.
I hope they’ll be understanding about that.

Lastly, we tried the silk from Ice Prison Spider Silk, but... we couldn’t make any.
Why?

(Lily, I think your proficiency in Magic Weaving isn’t high enough.)

"Talat, really?"

(Yeah, I mean this is a thread from the legendary Tarachnathos. It’s not something that can be handled so easily.)

I was speechless at Talat’s explanation.
Everyone in the room asked what was wrong, and when I explained, they all fell silent as well.
So that’s why it’s called "Ice Prison."
I’ll have to keep practicing and show the actual product to Alizée once I manage to make it.
It’ll probably end up being banned, like the Frost Spider Silk was, though.
… It seems like this will make some terrifying silk.