24 Episode 23 Cane and Sword

After receiving his approval, I cooled the metal lizard metal with water magic, stored it in the item box, and returned to the workshop. --Incidentally, the shape of the metal did not change even after being cooled rapidly.

I heard that a single armor plate would be enough for the material, but I couldn't cut it directly, so I left it with him.

I was asked what I should do with the leftover metal lizard metal, but I heard that it was difficult to manage, so I decided to buy it.

He said that he would remove the magic from one piece at a time and store the remainder in a container that does not allow magic to pass through.

If you are storing them for a short period of time, you don't need to go that far, as long as they don't come in contact with creatures with magic power such as humans, magic tools, magic stones, or other metals with high magic density.

The structure of the equipment will be decided after the removal of magic power. In the meantime, I need to get a wand.

I'm going to try to talk to Sumisa, who was already awake, about the wand I want. ......

Hello, Smitha, I need a wand.

You're Kaede, right?　I don't remember you, but I heard you saved me. Thanks. 　So what kind of cane do you want?

I want a wand that's about 20 centimeters long, strong, and can accelerate magic like a normal wand.

You can't have a wand that's not long enough to accelerate magic like a long wand.　Do you even know how a wand works?

"You can't do that. "No, you don't.

"You don't understand. What's ......?

"I'm only going to explain this once, so listen up. The structure of a cane is .......

The explanation is as follows.

First of all, a wand can be divided into four parts: the magic collection part, the acceleration part, the release part, and the outer shell.

The wand is divided into four parts: the magic collection part, the acceleration part, the release part, and the outer shell. The magic collection part is, as the name implies, the part that collects magic power.

The magic power is collected by passing a thin copper rod through the wood used to make the wand.

The collected magic power is then released near the base of the wand, on one side of the acceleration part.

It does not have to be copper, but copper is used because it is cheaper.

The accelerator is a part that collects the magic power released from the magic collector and accelerates it.

It is made by covering an iron rod of about 1cm in diameter with copper, gold, or some other metal.

The acceleration power of the wand changes to some extent depending on the material of the metal coating.

It is said that if magic power is stored in the coating when the wand is made, it will produce acceleration force. I don't know why.

It is also said that magic does not move between different metals unless it exceeds the allowable amount, and even if it exceeds the allowable amount, the speed of movement is much slower than the acceleration, so it has little effect on the magic that passes through the core.

The tools used to process metal lizard metal are also made based on this principle, and several of them are stocked with metal lizard metal that has been drained of its magic power.

If you store too much magic power, it will only increase the acceleration power for a little while, but the excess magic power will be dissipated, so it is meaningless. The reason why the acceleration power differs depending on the coating is because the amount of magic power that can be stored is different.

There is no difference in the material of the core, but the core is made of iron for processing and strength reasons.

The release part is the part that releases the magic power, and it is made of the same metal as the core, crushed and powdered, mixed with clay, and baked.

It is said that the magic power pushed into the release part is pushed out by the magic power coming from behind, and is released with momentum.

Incidentally, the released magic power moves around the user at a high speed if no instructions are given, so the user does not need to use the tip of the wand to cast accelerated magic.

The outer shell is mainly made of wood, but this is simply because of the combination of strength and weight, and if you are fighting or marching for a certain length of time, holding something heavy will slow you down or make you lose concentration due to fatigue. Unlike my walking stick, a normal walking stick is long, and depending on the length of the stick, it can be quite heavy.

However, if the cane is bent too much, the acceleration part of the cane will not work, so lightness is not always enough.

In other words, if your wand is short and you only hold it in your hand during battle because of the item box, it should be sturdy.

However, my case is different from the norm, so there is no need to stick to this principle. My magic power and fighting style are completely different from those of other wizards. I'm going to suggest that.

"Okay, let's make a very long staff that can accelerate magic and can also be used as a sword!

"I don't know what you're talking about.

You're right. If someone had said the same thing to me in the same situation, I would have thought he was out of his mind.

But I'm very serious. I'm f*cking serious.

"Let me explain, I have a lot of magic power and I can cast spells while fighting with a sword, so it's possible.

"That's not an explanation.

That's not an explanation." - Oh, shit, I skimmed too much. You're right, it's not clear.

I'll explain it from the beginning. First of all, the acceleration of magic power by the wand increases with the amount of magic power in the coating, right?　If the amount of magic in the coating exceeds the magic allowance of the metal, the acceleration will increase for that period of time.

"Yes, a wand that's freshly charged with magic will have a higher acceleration rate. In five minutes it will be almost as good as the old one, but it will be a little more powerful.

I wonder if the power is due to the fact that some of the magic released from the coating enters the acceleration part.

"So the magic in the coating can be used to accelerate for a certain amount of time. And by using other metals on the outside of the coating, you can slow down the dissipation of the magic power.

You're not going to put magic power into it every time you use it?　It takes about half the magic power of a normal wizard to cast a spell with a wand that's about eighty centimeters long.　That's twenty shots of magic.

You're right. For a normal wizard.

But my magic is 500 times more powerful than a normal wizard's at my current level. 500 times more resilience. 5,000 times more with the potion.

That's no problem with my magic. And you can use metal on the outside of the coating to make it stronger. If you use metal lizard metal or something, you can use it as a sword.

If you believe that you can use ...... magic and a sword at the same time, how can you use metal lizard metal to cover the coating?　It won't melt, will it?

Oh, ......

I hadn't thought about the processing. Is it made by casting?

By the way, I think there was a Japanese manufacturing method for injection needles or something like that, where a metal plate was rolled up to make a hollow needle.

I wonder if it is possible to make such a needle. It seems that metal lizard metal without magic power is soft enough to forge.

How about we roll up a sheet of metal and cover the perimeter?

I'll think about it.

After about ten minutes, she looked up.

After about ten minutes, she looked up and said, "There might be a way to do it, though it would take money and time. But I think there are some problems with the way you did it, so I've put together a revised plan. This might help.

Smitha shows me the board in her hand and begins to explain.

First of all, if you make the outer shell metal, the magic won't be able to reach the magic collection part. This can be solved by separating the handle part of the outer shell of the Metal Lizard Metal and making it into the magic collection part. Also, if you want the outer shell to prevent the diffusion of magic power, it is better to fill the inside with casting. The metal lizard metal will be used as the outer shell and magic collector. Also, for the sword's strength, the sword part will be made entirely of metal lizard metal. I think I'll make only the blade part and attach it later. The tip of the sword will be the release part, so the core will also be metal lizard metal for strength. Even so, the strength of the metal lizard metal will be lower than that of the original metal lizard metal because it is mixed and baked, so the tip of the sword should be made so as not to interfere with the release of magic power. It will be thinner, but it should still be reasonably strong. I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you.

"Oh, yes.

He spoke quickly, but I could only vaguely understand what he was saying.

In other words, "I can make it, but it will cost a lot of money"?　That's about right.

"By the way, how much does it cost?

Well, if you bring in Metal Lizard Metal, the cost of iron, silver, and processing should be about the same as a piece of Metal Lizard armor.　I'm sure you'll be able to figure out the best way to get the most out of it, but if you're making something like this for the first time, you're bound to make mistakes, and then the cost will go up. The price will probably be decided by the accountant, so you should listen to that and make your decision. If it's something you make often, like a sword, a craftsman can make a decision, but for something like this, I can't. It's not something that can be applied to other things, so the cost of the experiment is all on Kaede.

In other words, it's very expensive in general, but it's not unreasonable to pay for it now. Then there is no problem.

If it fails without limit and the cost goes up, it's a problem.

"Okay, that's the deal.

"Hold on, I'll get the accountant.

According to the accountant, if the processing cost goes well, one armor plate will be enough to make change.

I paid for the armor plate in advance, and asked him to use the metal lizard metal that I left with him earlier for the weapon.

He said that he would start work on it tomorrow, since all the materials and experiment fees had been paid in advance. It will take at least a week.

When we had finished our discussion, Sumisa suddenly asked me.

You said that you have a lot of magic, but if you waste it too much, it will be gone soon. How much magic do you have?

"Well, it's about the equivalent of 500 normal wizards.

Actually, it's a bit more.

Stop joking and tell me the truth.

I'm serious.

Seriously?

The Metal Lizard was crushed by the power of your magic.

I'm sure you're right.

I'm not sure what to make of that. I'll agree with you that 500 times is a lot, if not more.

Keep this to yourself.

What?

You're going to get chased into some weird places. You could be experimented on, or locked in a refrigerator-like machine and used as a device to produce magic power.

There might be mad scientists in this world too.

I don't know.　I don't know about that, but I'm sure there are experimenters out there. Even if I don't leak it, they could find out about it from someone else.

I will.

Try to be unnecessarily inconspicuous at best.

Hmm? Do I stand out when I'm a mage? I don't know, that's out of my jurisdiction.