Volume 4 Chapter 1

Translator: “Pink Tea” Editor: ”Ryunakama”

Numerous ships were anchored in the harbour of the City of Water at dusk.

The port was lively with sailors from the various vessels unloading their cargo.

But one huge ship especially stood out.

On board, it’s captain, Wilhelm, and the guild master of the maritime guild were currently having a conversation.

「How was it? The sail on a ship of a new model.」

「Pretty good. Its propulsive power is a completely different thing. It seems that our improvements on the previous mistakes were effective. The sway controlling magic is also working, so there is also a sense of stability.」

「Ooh. But as I heard from the kids that sailed together with you, there was a warm welcome from the sea beasts?」

「Yeah, and it didn’t even budge from their attacks. And…… Surviving the battle with the Black Tortoise the sailors became a lot tougher. On top of killing off all of the attackers we got a lot of valuable magic stones and materials.」

After getting through the battle with the Black Tortoiseー Or more precisely, after being allowed to get through itー The sailors changed. They beat monsters without feeling any fear towards them.

Wilhelm could see it’s results, observing the harbour from his ship.

There, containers filled with materials taken from the monsters subjugated in this sail were being unloaded.

「Looks like this voyage will be a quite profitable one. I might be able to give a bonus to the sailors.」

「Haha. Is that so? Looks like it’s maiden voyage went well.」

「Yeah. The test of the new magic engine went perfectly. ……Thought it might be a bit early to start mass production. I can’t put it on other ships without a bit more practical testing.」

Though the performance is good, there is the need for repeated testing, Wilhelm thought.

「I see. We are still far from increasing the speed of sea travel.」

「Well, when there is a need to prioritize speed, one can just rely on those with transportation type jobs. Nothing to fret about.」

To those words of Wilhelm, Lilac replied with a smile.

「Speaking of the transportation type, it seems Axel-san and his party did something again. You saw the report from the guild, right?」

「Yeah, it said that they saved the City of God Tree. I couldn’t help but laugh. Like, so your place as well, huh.」

The City of the God Tree has an alchemy guild, that’s where the urgent report came from. Stating that they made a miracle.

「Haha, I get it. Well, it seems that the matter in the City of God Tree was quite a grave one. So rumors of Axel-san’s doings are spreading even further.」

「Seems to be the case. The guys in the harbor that came from other towns were also speaking of it. …Though there is a lot of fabrication mixed in.」

Lilac smiled wryly.

「It can’t be helped, not everyone has accurate intelligence. Well, those rumors are not of a malicious sort, so it’s fine.」

「Agree. ーWell. Recalling how Axel-san saved us I now feel more motivated. I guess I’ll do some extra work at the factory. There is still mountains of work besides the new magic engine.」

「Yeah, that would be nice. But, I still didn’t get the full report on your sail. So stick around for a bit more.」

「Sure. I know. This is also, well, the matter for a guild conference.」

Thus, the talk between the guild heads of Sylvestre continued with some reminiscent talk about Axel.