Manowa

The day after the 2nd celebration party for the subjugation of the Demon Wolf, Kazane was idling about in the hotel after morning training was over by rolling around the room with Tatsuo when a messenger from the Shrine Magic Arms Workshop came along.

According to the messenger, the additional components of her tonfas were completed, and the maintenance of the bardiche was also finished. Kazane delightedly jumped up at the good news and went straight to the workshop.

◎ Dolmu City, Shrine Magic Arms Workshop

Then before Kazane"s eyes, the jet black tonfa was sandwiched into the mirror-like silver metallic component with a click. That additional component was made from Holy Clay. It fit perfectly, and Kazane"s eagerly-awaited Draghorn Tonfas were completed.

「It looks like it fits well.」

Kazane uttered her impression while examining the smooth surface of the additional component. Tatsuo, who came with Kazane in his black dragon armor appearance, was wagging his tail and said『It"s smooth, isn"t it』.

「Since I did the casting correctly. There are 4 pieces of magic steel inserted into each one. Well, you can just consider it the same as a spell sword.」

After inserting the tonfa, the workshop head Aikis looked at it with satisfaction. It seemed she was satisfied with her work. Then Kazane took the tonfa in hand and checked the feel.

「It looks like you prepared this as well.」

When Kazane activated the gimmick, a claw made of Holy Clay jutted forward.

「It"s simply changing the position of the component to put the Holy Clay part ahead of the Black Rock Dragon horn tip. Well, I think it will last longer if you normally fight with the Black Rock Dragon horn. Though Holy Clay is also sufficiently tough.」

「Yeah, thank you.」

Kazane swung it around. Although the weight had increased, the current Kazane could handle it without any problems. It looked like there were also no problems loading it with Fire Boosts. Kazane was happy about finally getting her own exclusive weapon and hugged it tightly. Tatsuo was watching enviously from the side. It seemed he also wanted a hug.

Kazane"s appearance was quite gratifying to Aikis as a blacksmithing master, but there was one more item she had requested, so Aikis had to hand that over as well.

「And this is the other requested item. It"s heavy, but it"s a considerable weapon.」

Then Aikis slowly placed the weapon that had been leaning against the wall behind her on the table. It was a long handled weapon with an axe-like blade called a bardiche. It was a powerful weapon made of Holy Clay that was brought in for maintenance after the subjugation of its original owner, the Kobold King.

「It"s become quite pretty.」

The blade edge made of Holy Clay was splendidly polished and shining like it was new. Also, the long shaft had been replaced with a new one that was a beautiful pure white.

「Dragoon, try holding it.」

Kazane called out to Tatsuyoshi-kun Dragoon behind her. Then Tatsuyoshi-kun Dragoon came forward, lifted it, and immediately held it in battle ready position without any difficulties.

「Its movement isn"t bad, and it"s also sparkling like new.」

『Dragoon-san is gallant.』

Tatsuo agreed with Kazane"s words. The power source of Tatsuyoshi-kun Dragoon was currently changed from a layer 10 cla.s.s Childstone to a layer 40 cla.s.s Earth Core Dragon Heart. Its output had increased accordingly, and it seemed its strength had increased enough to sufficiently handle the weight of the bardiche.

「Ho, that guy"s a puppet?」

Aikis was observing Tatsuyoshi-kun Dragoon with great interest. She had been wondering if Dragoon behind Kazane was a taciturn person since some time ago, but she noticed from its movements that it was an artificial object.

「It"s a Golem-type puppet. It can also be used by Golem users.」

Aikis had heard that Puppeteer techniques had already died out. But according to Kazane, it seemed there were also types that could be used by Golem users.

「So that means a Golem user from Tuure Kingdom would also be able to use it?」

「It"s questionable whether or not they would be able to move it in the same way, but I think they wouldn"t have any problems simply moving it.」

After Kazane"s words, Aikis nodded and said「I see.」Everything the girl in front of her was saying were things she was hearing for the first time.

「You can make puppets, Holy Clay, and Muscle Clay was also made by you, wasn"t it? You"re truly an unbelievable girl.」

Aikis spoke again with a sigh, then looked at the left over Holy Clay on the table.

As a matter of fact, a weapon like the one possessed by the Kobold King that Jinrai defeated yesterday, which was made with already fired Holy Clay that couldn"t be processed further, was something that rarely appeared. But the unprocessed Holy Clay in front of Aikis was something she had practically never seen. That was because only Kobold-type monsters could extract Holy Clay, and that almost never reached human hands. It was a rare material that was occasionally found in small quant.i.ties in the dens of Kobold packs. It was also very rarely found in dungeon treasure chests, but that was truly an exception.

However, Kazane had the Skill to make Holy Clay. It was her Skill『Pseudo-Silver Creation』, which produced Holy Clay from silver as it generated Pseudo-silver.

Kazane had purchased silver and used『Pseudo-Silver Creation』to extract Holy Clay from it to use as material for her tonfas. With that Skill, she would be able to practically monopolize the supply of Holy Clay, but it seemed Kazane didn"t feel like doing so.

Aikis wanted the remaining Holy Clay, and since Kazane had spent almost all her money on the silver, she agreed to sell it at a reasonable price. Then Kazane exultantly returned home with her weapons.

And dinner that day was Black Rock Dragon tongue steak and Dragon Eater salad. They had handed the ingredients to the dragon cook Nora when they came to town.

All party members except Tatsuo and Yuuko-nee went to Dragon Fang Hall. Kazane felt a little sad when she was asked to eat while facing the outside sky through the window. But the beam appeared again, so it seemed that measure was successful. Since it was night, the beam of light extending through the sky was very beautiful.

Also, the residents of the city knew that the White Party had come due to the subjugation of the Demon Wolf, so they simply thought「Ah, that"s right, they"re here,」and there was no particular turmoil. Though Yuuko-nee and Tatsuo, who were left behind at the hotel, were making a racket with their respective animal cries as they saw the beam.

In addition, this meal increased the amount of Dragon Spirit Yumika generated, and she could now use a lightning spear strike in battle. Also, Kazane"s『Stone Minotaur』and『Warrior"s Memory』Skills rose to Lv2. Stone Minotaur"s Magic Power cost decreased from 180 to 150, and its duration increased to 30 minutes. It seemed her competency had risen thanks to Warrior"s Memory leveling up. Although Kazane currently mainly used tonfas, it wasn"t a swordsman"s memory, but a warrior"s memory, so the benefit still applied. Since her sword handling had also been strengthened, considering the possibility of using it to train Naoki for a while was necessary.

It seemed any benefits to the other members were insignificant, though Louise was being noisy about Jinrai feeling a little younger. Kazane stared at Jinrai, but it was subtle enough that she only felt like she could kind of see it after being told.

Name: Yuihama Kazane

Occupation: Magic Swordswoman

t.i.tle: Ogre Killer, Dragon Slayer, High Beast Summoner, Rea King

Equipment: Staff 『White Blaze』, Two Handed Sword『Black Fang』, Draghorn Tonfa x2, Dragonscale Breastplate, Drake Gauntlets, Silver Sheep Clothes, Sylphyn Skirt, Plasma Pants, Dragon Eating Ogre King"s Greaves, Indestructible Cloak, Mysterious Pouch, Crimson Saint Coffin, Heroic Spirit Summoning Ring, Circlet of Wisdom, Aim Bracelet, Magic Acc.u.mulator, White Magic Acc.u.mulator, Rainbow Necklace, Rainbow Dragon Ring

Level : 33

Health: 135

Magic Power: 260+420

Strength: 57+20

Agility: 52+14

Endurance: 33

Wisdom : 65

Dexterity : 41

Spell : 『Fly』『Torch』『Fire』『Heal』『Firestorm』『Healer Ray』『High Heal』『Golden Dusk「Dragon Exclusive」』『Mirror Shield』

Skill : 『Kick Devil』『Warrior"s Memory: Lv2』『Night Vision』『Crushing Blow』『Dog"s Sense of Smell: Lv2』『Golem Maker: Lv3』『Rush』『Fire Principle: Third Chapter』『Healing Principle: Fourth Chapter』『Air Jump: Lv2』『Killing Leg: Lv3』『Fear Voice』『Invisible』『Tiger Eye』『Wall Walking』『Intuition』『Cheat Death』『Nimble』『Charge』『Material Shield: Lv2』『Information Link: Lv2』『Optical Camouflage』『Dash』『Bloodsucking Blade』『Dragonization: Lv2「Dragon」』『Regenerate』『Soul Breaking Blade』『Stealthy Hand Placement』『Thunder Chariot: Lv2』『St.u.r.dier Teeth: Lv2「Dragon」』『Crystallization: Lv2「Dragon」』『Fabricated Coercion』『Stone Minotaur: Lv2』『Mega Beam: Lv2』『s.p.a.ce Expansion』『Pseudo-Silver Creation』『Poison Claw』『Fireball「Dragon」』『Cuticle「Dragon」』『Arms Creation: Black Flame』『Ingredient Connoisseur』『Dragon Pheromone「Dragon」』

Kazane:「Somehow, eating dragon steak seems to give experience to Skills, so the other Skills might level up quite fast.」

Yumika:「I guess I also slightly powered up? It might be best to have a stun effect to settle things without killing.」