252 - - the efficacy of a jewel

"I'd love to tell you, but you'll have to come over there first."

It is no exaggeration to say that Thor, who has defeated a series of powerful threats, is now the most notable person in this border town.

He has even summoned the deputy director to speak in front of a conspicuous counter.

Enna's well-timed return finally made Thor aware of the buzz around him.

"What does the hero want with the director?"

"Well, maybe they'll give you better treatment or something."

"You've been in the business a long time, Thor. I'm sure he understands what we're going through.

"I guess they don't like the deputy director after all."

"Whenever he opens his mouth, all he does is give me sermons, and that's just as well.

Nix's complexion quickly turns red at the harsh words mixed in here and there.

After glaring as hard as he could at the unspoken adventurers, the deputy director returned to his seat, his shoulders hunched in anger.

Thor and the others were also led by Enna to a room in the back of the building.

As soon as he saw the large sofa, Moe rushed to it and jumped in.

The child bounces his body many times and his smile breaks out.

His mood, which had been on an angle since he had been forced to leave the drawing session early, seemed to have been restored in an instant.

"Moo-chan, are you happy?

"Yes!"

"But you can't do that at other people's houses!"

"I see. I see... I'll have my own place."

Moe, who has come to an incomprehensible understanding, climbs up onto Yuril's lap and starts to rock himself there.

"You're so soft too, Yulil!"

"Mmmm, you're soft too, Mumm."

Returning a smile that seemed to melt the ice, Yuril gently stroked the child's golden curls.

Once everyone is seated, an elderly man sitting on the sofa across from us takes off his hat and greets us.

"Thank you very much for choosing me."

The man who bowed politely was Hila, a silversmith who owns a silversmith store in Bossaria.

He is dressed in smart black clothes and his gray hair is carefully stroked.

His neatly straightened back gives him the air of a gentleman.

"I am sorry for coming all the way here.

"No, no, I couldn't help but come when the work is so prestigious."

From the look in his eyes as he danced happily, there was no doubt in his mind that he meant what he said.

Thor, who had been worried that he had forced the call, let out a little breath of relief.

"So, today's order, I heard that you wanted trinkets for your wives.

"Oh, that's the thing..."

Thank you for waiting.

Siecka entered just in time, carrying a flat wooden box.

Bowing lightly, she places the box on the low table and takes off the lid.

Hila let out a gasp of admiration at the radiance that emerged from inside the box.

"............I have never seen such a magnificent black vajra stone before."

These gems had been obtained by Thor and his friends in the Jade Ant's nest before, and they had left them there instead of selling them off.

The black vajra, the dazzling seven-colored vajra, the bright red red jade, and even the blue jade that seems to have the colors of the sea are all here.

Even Mu and Sora stopped moving and gazed at the brilliant light.

"I would like you to make some accessories for me using this stone.

"Yes, sir. Which stone--"

"Moo is definitely black..."

"Well, red is nice, but iridescent is hard to beat.

"It's too bad we don't have gray."

As the women started to speak out loud, the craftsman nodded to them with a gentle smile on his face.

Perhaps he is used to this kind of reaction.

Hila's face became a little thoughtful and she asked in a calm tone.

"Excuse me, but I don't think you all know much about the efficacy of this jewel..."

"Let's see, the blue jade ants protect against something, don't they?"

That's about all I know. I'm sorry for my ignorance.

No, no, no. Then let me be so presumptuous as to teach you a few things.

According to the silversmith's words, a part of the nucleus of the monster jade ant is imbued with magical power and may have special effects different from those of ordinary gems.

The most famous one is azotite, which has the effect of repelling anomalies and has just demonstrated its full power in the recent battle with the witch.

As for the other stones, it is said that the red jadeite enhances the owner's physical ability.

However, it also has the effect of making the owner fearless, so we should be careful about that.

Next is the vajra stone, which has the same effect as the other stones.

It seems to be similar to jadeite, but this stone is said to be mainly resistant to physical changes.

Specifically, it is said to be largely resistant to the effects of heat and cold.

And the Kurogeumashite, he adds, is subject to change from shocks and the like.

"Oh, I see."

I didn't know it was that useful. No wonder it fetched such a high price."

Yes, but there are some concerns.

The problem was that if they were worn too often at the same time, they would not be able to fully demonstrate their effectiveness against each other.

Therefore, it is necessary to keep a certain distance between them, and the ideal distance is between the head, chest, and the ends of the arms and legs.

"Hair ornaments, earrings, necklaces, and bracelets," he said.

Yes, that's right. With that in mind, we would like to know what you would like to see.

First of all, Yuril is already wearing a forehead crown of azurite and a necklace of cryolite.

If so, I would wear an armlet. But I am not used to wearing them, so I would like something light.

"Yes, sir. How about something like this?

Hila nodded her head and drew down the design on the notebook she had taken out and presented it to me.

Ulille blinked twice happily, as if he liked the design she showed him.

Next was Mu, whose head was already congested with crowns and rings.

The remaining places are the arms and the chest. The craftsman, glancing at the child, quickly draws his design.

"How about this one for you, miss?"

Moe's violet eyes shone to their fullest at the idea he was shown.

He bounced his body and tapped the insect cage on his waist.

"A beetle. You know what you're talking about, Grandpa!

The necklace was decorated with a beetle motif.

When Thor raised his eyebrows at the precise design, the old craftsman smiled secretly.

"No, I saw you painting happily just now," he said.

Apparently, he had witnessed the doodling in the lobby.

The last one is Sora, who is empty except for a boulder necklace on her chest.

However, she is looking at the jewelry without saying anything, as if she is a little worried about it.

The silversmith glances at the big blue ribbon that ties Sora's hair, looks at Thor who is sitting next to her, then looks at the girl's face again, and draws a design in his notebook.

"How about this one?"

The girl's eyes widen at the contents of the notebook offered to her.

After nodding her head several times, she turned her expectant gaze toward Thor.

"Is this okay?　Thor-chan."

He exhaled quietly and scratched the bottom of his chin.

"Yeah, whatever."

"Yes!"

It was a design of a small ring.