28 Episode 27 Post-Processing and Coal Shop

We rejoined, and Mr. Magis gave the following instructions.

There were at least thirty of them. There were at least thirty of them, and I don't feel that they were trapped simply because Kaede's strength was stronger than expected. So I think I'll just move on to collecting the loot.

"You're so strong for an E rank?

I'm not sure I would have believed it if I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, but it's true. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing and how you're going to do it.

I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've seen it before.

I'm sure you're not the only one who has a problem with that.

"I'll talk to the guild leader about that later. Anyway, that's just the beginning. If you've got a lot of items in the box, you're going to need to take them out and give them to me. If there's not enough room, we'll split up and take it. Kaede, are you okay?

"Yes, I'm fine, but I also have an item box. It has a large capacity, so feel free to use it.

I'm sure you don't have anything that can't fit in my item box.

I'm not sure what to make of this.　It's not like there are going to be any raids, so it's more like a break. Even if it was a trap, there's no reason for it to cause this much damage.

I understand. I'll take a break, thank you.

I don't need to rest because I'm not tired, but there's no point in forcing myself to work. I'll take your word for it.

While I was sitting idly at the back door, I was approached by someone who seemed to have finished collecting the materials.

"I'm on my way back, but keep an eye on the perimeter, Kaede move to the middle, I don't need to keep an eye on you, but if anything happens, please cover me.

You don't have to be careful, but if anything happens, cover me." I wonder if they're relying on me too much or if they're treating me well. ......

You don't have to be careful, but if you get within range of the tentacles, they'll know.

We arrived at the guild without being attacked.

I waited in the room where we had gathered before leaving for Majis to call the chapter leader, and he came out shortly after.

It looks like you succeeded in defeating it. I heard that Kaede did most of the work, but is she really an E rank?　Can I see your guild card, please?

Yes, please.

I've heard that Kaede did most of the work.　There weren't more than a hundred bandits, were there?

I'm sorry, I took your job.

I'm sure you'll be able to figure out the best way to get the most out of this. It's a joke that you can fire them repeatedly.

You have to save up for that kind of power to be able to fire repeatedly. I'm struggling too.

...... Maybe we weren't struggling at all.

...... I see. I'll have to think about moving up in rank. I'm sure you'll be able to figure out how to use it.

What's a consumption catalyst?

When you learn magic, you put magic power into a magic stone, right?　That's a magic catalyst. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you. ......

I've never seen a big magic stone before.

I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you.

I don't remember. I was rescued from amnesia in Ein, where I was staying before I came here, and my memory of what happened before that is pretty much gone.

The truth is, I was the one who saved her.

I've heard of amnesia, ......, but this is the first time I've seen an actual case of it. I've heard of it, but I've never seen an actual case. I don't mean to pry, though.

I'm not going to pry.

There's always a chance of something weird getting into the guild. Spies from other countries.

It's not uncommon for guild members to have their reasons. "It's not uncommon for guild members to have their reasons. It's customary in the guild not to pry, and instead to pretend you don't know anything about the people you belong to.

Is that how it is? Are there any spies in the guild?

I'm sure there are spies in the guild. But they're not criminals, and if the guild tries to keep them out, they'll just hide. It was proven a long time ago that it's not worth the trouble to change conventions for the sake of it. Well, let's talk about the reward later. It seems that Kaede has almost finished, but the basic reward will be split as planned, right?

Yes, of course.

I wonder what would have happened if I had refused. I'm a little curious, but it's not something I'd bother to try.

We'll settle the bill, including the loot, and we'll be able to complete the order tomorrow.

"Will the guild dispose of the loot?

I've always imagined that the members of the guild would split the loot.

I'm not sure if this is a good idea or not, but it's a good idea. In the event that you've got a lot of money, you'll be able to take advantage of the fact that you'll be able to get a lot more.

So that's what happened. If you think about it, it is natural.

You would not be convinced if someone said, "A bandit stole this from your house, but I killed him, so it's mine.

The way of thinking is different between Japan and this world to some extent, but it is not surprising that it is not so easy to separate the two.

I can see the adventurer who asks the bereaved family for at least a memento. I've never seen a Mohawk in this world.

Do you have any objections?　If not, we're done.

There were no objections, so the meeting was dismissed.

The bandit killing seems to have ended quite early, and it is now past noon. It's probably too late to remove the magic, so I'll go see if I can find some coke.

When I went to the charcoal shop, they told me that they were still experimenting and took me to the experimental site.

It was a corner near the charcoal kiln, though.

"Oh, maple!　This is a great fuel!　This is great fuel! It can be used for refining, and it's so hot!

Before I knew it, I was being addressed as "sir".

In the back of the room, there was what looked like a coke-making machine, and an unfamiliar dwarf was working on something.

I'm curious about what he's doing, but I feel like I'll get kicked out if I talk to him, so I leave him alone and talk to the charcoal maker.

"Have you completed it to a practical level yet?

I'm not sure what to make of this.

I'm not sure if the technology is as developed as it is on Earth, but if you can get bones and metals that are harder than tungsten from demons, I'm not sure if the technology is as developed as it is on Earth.

There is also a story that the reason why science did not develop much near the equator of the earth is because the environment was relatively easy to live in thanks to the blessings of nature even if it was not developed.

But they are still refining iron.

No, I've heard that it's more efficient if you put them side by side, but I haven't done that yet. But it's profitable enough at the current level, so I was planning to start production if I could get your permission. Oh, I'll introduce you to Iggy, the blacksmith from the Mining Association, whose dwarves are building the device for us.

Oh, my name is Kaede, nice to meet you.

He ignored me, or rather, I didn't feel like he was paying attention to me from the start.

Mr. Sumiya also shrugged his shoulders. I'm glad he didn't kick me out.

As we were talking about coke, Mr. Igg finally looked up.

"Oh, you're the one called Kaede?　What are you going to do with this amazing technology?

What do you mean, what are you going to do?

What do you mean, what do you mean, what do you mean, what do you mean?

It's a good thing I created the technology, but I didn't think about how to sell it.

It would be a problem if someone came to me with an unknown technology and asked me to buy it, especially if the technology would generate a lot of money.

It's not like the organization has the money to change it all at once.

"What should I do?

"You didn't even think of that when you came up with this shit!　You'll get cheated one day!

You'll be cheated one day!" The dwarf who seemed to be the least familiar with such things admonished me. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. I'm sure you'll be able to figure it out.

I'm sure you've heard of it, but I've never heard of it.

"It's like an artifact technology fee, or is it a 'patent'? That's what they've been doing lately. I'm sure it would be great for those of us who don't have a lot of money right now, but is it a good idea?　I'm sure you can make a lot of money selling it to organizations with a lot more money.

Is there an artifact technology fee, or is there some kind of artifact copy thing?　And maybe there's some kind of tax on it?

Maybe it evolved into a patent. That is, if the system is the same as Earth's patent system.

I don't know what an artifact is, I just think of it as a strong item. Oh well.

You said that we could make a lot of money selling this technology, but would we?

No, it might make money for a while, but once it's sold, it's over.

On Earth, coke was used to make steel, and steel was used to make coke.

It would be a waste to just sell it, and those who bought it would have a monopoly.

Rather, if I were to make a system where I could get paid every time coke was made, I would always be able to profit and the technology would spread.

Let's do that. That's good.

Yes, that's fine.

I'll get the accountant. Wait here.

Mr. Iggy went away with an agility that did not match his height.

Suddenly Mr. Sumiya, who had been silent until now, spoke up.

"By the way, can I have a part in this?

Yes, I'm not going to stay in one place forever, and I'll probably have to leave the equipment to you, so you can make a reasonable profit.

That's good to know, I was worried I might lose my job, but I think I might need to hire more people.

I'm glad to hear that. He has a man with him. I'm sure the accountant is a man.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm not the only one who is interested in this. Can I get about 50% of your profits for the patent?

Fifty percent ...... would be ......