CH 144

"This is a charcoal kiln. ...... I've never seen a charcoal kiln before, but it's a very interesting device. Rather than burning the wood, you are turning it into charcoal by heating it to a high temperature, is that correct?"

" Yes, father. The other advantage of the charcoal kiln I created this time is that it is relatively easy to fix. Anyone with a basic understanding of the basics, in addition to earth and water, can restore it."

My father nodded his head in admiration as he listened to my words.

Today would be the day after the charcoal kiln was set on fire.

When I reported to him that the charcoal kiln was finished and the fire had been set by the end of the day, he said, "All right, take me . I'll actually check it out."

However, as we had just finished the work, I told him that I wanted him come back tomorrow, and he agreed.

Ellen and I explained the charcoal kiln to father in detail, and he listened with great interest.

Alex and Ellen will be taking turns checking out the charcoal kiln.

After listening to our explanation and report, my father looked unusually satisfied.

" You both did a great job. If charcoal production can be sustained, the lives of the people living here should improve. Besides that, we will be able to do a lot more."

"Thank you for your price ."

I bowed when I heard my father's words, and Elen hurried to follow suit, bowing

her head as he said.

'We will continue to do our best ".

Father had us quickly raise our heads and then cleared his throat.

"... good, don't be so -struck. Tell me more about the future plans with the charcoal kiln."

'Yes, ."

After that, Ellen and I continued to explain to father about charcoal production in the charcoal kiln.

In the charcoal kiln we built, it takes a total of 14 to 21 days from the time the wood is fired until it becomes charcoal, depending on the condition of the wood.

First, about the 3rd or 4th day after firing, the amount of air that enters the kiln is adjusted by closing one of the two reserve fire exits.

If cracks appear on the outer wall of the kiln due to the heat of the kiln, the cracks are repaired by dissolving the soil with water and applying a top coat.

The "earthen kiln" of the charcoal kiln can be used for as long as the necessary earth is available and can be repaired as needed.

Five to six days after firing, the white smoke turns blue.

This is a signal that it is time to close down the kiln.

However, it is important to note that the closing time of the kiln depends on the condition of the wood, so experience is required.

Ellen and Alex will be giving us instructions and confirming this point.

After explaining the details, Father nodded quietly with a stern expression on his face.

"I understand the charcoal production process in the charcoal kiln,. But let's also have a look at the wood making ' wood attribute magic' that will be used as materials in the future. ......"

"What?　　It's good, but we can't do it here, so is it okay if we move to a logging site a little further away?'

"I'll show you. "

After hearing his reply, I asked Ellen to look at the charcoal kiln, and then I headed for the logging area with father.

Here is the logging site.

"Hou ...... trees don't grow there anymore? There are only stumps after the trees were cut down. Rid, you said you are going to use the attribute magic of the wood, what are you going to do with it after this?"

'I'm going to recycle this stump. If you don't mind, I can show you."

Hearing my reply, Father nodded, wrinkling his brow.

"...... Let's see what Rid's tree attribute magic is capable of ......."

"I understand. I'll show you. ......'

I crouched down in front of the stump after it had been cut down, replying to my father.

Then, holding out my hands to the stump, I chanted in my mind,

"Tree growth.'

As soon as I chanted, the magic was applied and the magic power was taken to the stump.

But there is no problem because I have made adjustments this time as well.

The growth period is 10 years.

The stump that absorbed the magic power from me grew quickly and became a magnificent tree in front of me and my father.

My father, who was watching the tree, seemed a little surprised, perhaps because the movement was more than he had imagined.

"I was surprised ....... I didn't think it was possible to do this with wood magic. Is it possible for anyone who has the wood quality to use it?"

"I think it is possible. But it may be tough to learn on your own if you don't have solid basic practice and if I don't teach you while practicing right in front of you."

While answering Father's question, I also explained about "tree growth."

It seems that magic has a very wide range of possibilities, but it is not well known.

Probably because magic is generally used as "offensive magic," few people think of using it the way I do.

As Sandra mentioned, there are not many people who can handle magic at a high level to start with.

Since the educational programs for magic are not well developed, the knowledge of how to use it seems to be very limited and biased.

What I am doing may be akin to "Columbus' egg," to borrow a phrase from a previous life memory.

A breakthrough discovery that no one is aware of, but that everyone can take advantage of once they realize it. But it's hard to be the first to discover it.

I believe that was the meaning of the term.

Since I was alone with my father, I told him only the meaning of the term "Columbus' egg," overlapping it with the attribute magic of the tree.

After hearing my explanation, my father showed an unusual expression of admiration and muttered,

"Hm. Interesting idea and words. No one is even aware of it, but it is an epoch-making discovery that can be used by anyone who realizes it. But it is extremely difficult to be the first to notice it. Indeed, my son, you're a terrifying ......."

"Ahahaha ......."

I responded to Father's words with a dry laugh, with an indescribable expression on my face.