To Ojisama’’s Workshop
The next morning, under Otousama’s supervision, we teleported to the manor in our domain and headed not to Owen-san’s magic tool shop… but to Galvano Ojisama’s workshop.
This morning, a message had arrived via the Adventurers’ Guild from Tirie-san saying, “We’re at Galvano’s place, so come to the workshop,” with workshop written as this way.
“Those three being together only fills me with dread…”
Inside the carriage on the way to Galvano Ojisama’s workshop, the crease between Otousama’s brows stayed deeply carved, not softening at all.
Otousama, what a coincidence. I feel the same.
When that group gathers, it’s nothing but worrying.
“Yes, indeed. I just hope it hasn’t become some magic tool that can create snowy mountains with a single button.”
“Ah. They might even add a mechanism capable of triggering ice and snow attack magic on the side.”
Ahhh… they totally would.
“U-um… w-we’re talking about the shaved ice maker, right?”
As I nodded firmly, Mariel-chan cautiously asked.
“Of course.”
“Yes, we are.”
“Ehhhh…?”
Why is Mariel-san recoiling like that?
Has she already forgotten how insanely modified the staff they made for her contracted Sacred Beast, Ruby, ended up?
While we talked, the carriage stopped near a street close to the craftsmen’s district.
“We’ll walk from here.”
Many skilled craftsmen gather near Galvano Ojisama’s workshop, so it’s always crowded with people, and walking ends up being faster.
I can use teleportation magic, so I usually just teleport to the backyard or the back alley near the living quarters behind Ojisama’s workshop. I don’t worry about such things.
Because if children like us walk through the craftsmen’s district, we stand out in a bad way.
Today, though, Otousama is with us, and we have escorts following at a distance.
Plus, Otousama himself is incredibly strong, so there’s no real worry about kidnapping.
Besides, I have Kurogane and Mashiro, and Mariel-chan has Ruby, so we’re perfectly safe.
However—
Mashiro looks like a thin, delicate boy, and Ruby is hidden in Mariel-chan’s shadow. So it looks like just Kurogane alone is escorting several children.
Well, it practically screams, “Please kidnap us.”
Kurogane and Mashiro would easily subdue anyone, of course, but then the kidnapper’s life would be in danger.
So really, my habit of teleporting around is a preventive measure, to stop future criminals from appearing and then being immediately executed. Yep.
“We’re here… Hmph, those fellows again.”
As Otousama tried to enter the workshop’s storefront space, he peeked inside and muttered irritably.
“Is something wrong? —Whoa, it reeks of alcohol!”
The moment I tried to look past Otousama into the workshop, a stinging alcohol stench hit me and I grimaced.
Inside, in the reception area, Galvano Ojisama, Tirie-san, and Owen-san were all dead drunk and collapsed.
“Uwaa…”
Mariel-chan looked inside next and recoiled as well.
“Honestly… to think they’d be in this state despite expecting visitors.”
Otousama raised his hand toward the three collapsed drunkards, sounding exasperated.
“Before they report their shaved ice maker’s completion, let them eat some ice and snow magic.”
As Otousama instantly deployed magic, a big chunk of snow fell smack onto the three of them.
“C-cold!!?”
“Cold!! Hey! If you’re going to wake us, wake us gently!”
“Mm, did I oversleep? Well, that certainly woke me up.”
Owen-san and Tirie-san leaped up from the cold shock, while Galvano Ojisama slowly sat up and let out a long yawn.
What do you think about this chapter?
It would be funny if the crazy crafting trio gave them their results, but with a warning: don't drop it, as it may cause an ice age. Also, tanky dwarf doesn't care much about a giant ice chunk dropped on him.
Thanks for the chpater! Awesome translation! May God bless you!