125 Meeting at the royal castle
"Botchan. We have finished transporting all the materials."
A voice called out from the door.
"Thank you for your hard work"
"No. Well then, please excuse me."
The contractor who brought the materials bowed his head and went home.
When I went out into the garden, it was quite sunny. It was a sunny day, so it was a perfect day for some DIY work.
In one corner of the garden, materials brought in by contractors were piled up - bricks, wood, etc.
When I asked Claudia to use the basement, I decided to quickly build a storage space. A space has been secured in a location that will not interfere with training.
"Okay."
After taking a breather, I decided to get to work.
--In one hand was an architectural magic book borrowed from the Peresford School library.
The other day, I was approached by the school about wanting to remain enrolled. The school building would be grateful if I could stay there...
I have received a license that allows me to freely use the facilities and read and lend out books from the library. The terms were quite favorable, so I decided to pay one year's tuition and continue to be enrolled at the school.
That's why I decided to build a storeroom by referring to actual examples of magical architecture.
To be exact, it will be an extension of the main building. This house has also been officially purchased and the money has been paid. I am now an official owner of a house rather than a rented house, and no one will complain if I extend or renovate it as I like.
As long as you can secure a space roughly the same size as the basement, that's fine. By controlling and arranging the description of the spell written in the magic book a little, it is possible to create a storage room of the required size.
“Can I take out the items in the basement now?”
"I don't think it will take that long. We'll use Golem and Levitation to transport large and heavy items later, so it would be helpful if you could just leave small items out on the hallway side."
"Understood"
When they answered, they nodded and went into the house.
I held a magic circle with a magic book in hand. Use earth magic to level the ground and create a foundation.
The techniques used for magical construction are derivatives of magic such as Create Golem, earth defense magic Clay Wall, and Stone Wall. Since it's an application of magic that I already know, arranging it and controlling it precisely isn't that difficult for me.
Once the base was completed, it was time to shape the wood using wood magic. Have the golems erect pillars and assemble the beams... then move on to creating the walls. Standing inside the storeroom, I formed it all at once, except for the parts that would become the entrances and exits and ventilation windows.
Following the wall is the roof. According to the control of the technique, the stones float to form an arch-shaped roof.
Using golems in parallel work, quickly lay wooden boards on the floor. A magic circle for transferring materials is drawn on the board. The materials from the labyrinth will now be sent to this location.
Magic circles are also available at the workshop and adventurer's guild. Depending on the purpose and disposal method, the destination is changed, such as items that are processed in the workshop or items that are immediately sold at the guild.
The doorway connecting the main house side and the garden was hollowed out and the door section was made. Finally, attach the wooden windows and you're done.
I went out to the garden side and looked at the finished product. As expected, it is a magic book written by a magician specializing in architecture. Even an outsider like me imitates it, it's a finish that you can easily see.
Perhaps because I arranged the description, when I look at it together with the main building, the color and design of the extension doesn't seem too out of place.
It's not as romantic as the house my mother built, but...I wonder if this is my first magical building.
“Is it already finished?”
"early"
When I went through the inside of the storeroom and peeked out to the hallway to see the progress, I saw Grace and the others who had returned wide-eyed.
"I guess it's roughly like this. Take a look inside, and if there's no problem, leave it as is."
, and let everyone take a look at it inside the storeroom. Seraphina seems to be enjoying the newly built storage room, flying around happily, going out through the window and coming in through the entrance.
“Wouldn’t it be nice if it was spacious?”
“But it might be a little dark.”
“Then, let’s build a lighting window over there.”
After that, all you have to do is move your belongings to a new storage room, lay a carpet in the basement, and add furniture such as desks and chairs to make it more livable.
“How durable is it?”
"I think it's good."
When I asked, Seraphina peeked out from around the beam and answered with a smile. As long as she gives her approval, she'll be fine.
“Next time, maybe we should go shopping for furniture?”
"That's right. Well...I guess it's better to leave this to everyone rather than my aesthetic sense."
The basement will probably be mainly used by Claudia, and in that case, I feel like Claudia would be happier if Irmhild chose it.
As we were talking after we finished moving our belongings, Alfred came into the courtyard with Archelon's saucer.
"Hello...I brought it here because the magic tool was completed...Isn't there some kind of extension?"
"Oh, I tried making it with magic."
When I answered, Alfred's mouth twitched, and after staring intently at the storeroom, he touched the wall and said,
"Magical architecture...I heard that it can only be controlled by a highly skilled user of earth and wood magic..."
However, controlling surgical techniques is my specialty, and I had a role model. My shoulders were a little stiff, but it's surprisingly not bad as a way to train control.
“If I keep getting used to it, I think I could make a living as a carpenter.”
"I don't think magic buildings are affordable because they're so expensive. It's more like that. There's the legend of the earth wizard Hubert, who built a fort in one night. I feel like there will be demand for that kind of thing."
Was Alfred talking about a heroic wizard who improvised a fort in a defile to protect his country in some foreign country?
“I would appreciate it if the opportunity to play such a last-minute defensive battle never came.”
"Must"
When I said that, Alfred smiled bitterly.
“By the way, are Theo-kuns going to go out now?”
"That's what I thought. Did something happen?"
"It's a bit related to the Marquis. Father says there's someone he wants to introduce Theo to."
If that's the case, I'll show my face to the royal castle.
"Then leave it to me to go shopping for furniture."
"Then I'll go with Irmhild."
"Me too"
So, Sheila and Seraphina decided to go furniture shopping together.
"I'm on dinner duty today."
"In that case, I'll stay at home too."
Grace and Ashley will stay at home. Should I leave Caduceus at home? Lavigne is also there, so it should be okay from a security standpoint.
“What will Marlene do?”
When asked, Marlene smiled while holding the magic tool she received from Alfred. He seems to be planning to practice on his own in the garden right away.
"In that case, I'll join you as well. I can't hope for as much as Theodore-sama, but maybe we can practice using the Aqua Golem."
Ashley smiles with Marlene. If she's with me, she won't have to worry about getting hurt by magic tools she's not used to. Will she be able to train Ashley to control magic herself?
"Okay. Then I'll make sure to be back by dinner time."
As usual, if anything happened, I told them to use the communicator, so I got on a horse-drawn carriage with Alfred and headed to the royal castle.
"So, if you're talking about someone you'd like to introduce me to..."
When I asked, Alfred nodded and answered.
"Ah. It would be better if I told you first. He is the heir of the Broderick Marquis family."
Is he the eldest son of a marquis? Considering that it was information from Alfred and an introduction from King Melvin... it doesn't seem like it would be that troublesome.
"His name is Sir Malcolm, and he works as an official in the Terwills. So, a few days ago, the Marquess sent an errand to my parents' house in the dragon cage. His second son is in the territory. from……"
“Is your second son calling?”
"That's how my father seems to see it."
If King Melvin is on the move...I think he's going to take advantage of the Marquis.
When I arrived at the royal castle, Seorem, I was taken to a room in the guesthouse near the knight's tower, not the king's tower.
“Your Majesty, I have heard from Prince Albert that there is someone he would like to meet.”
"Hmm. Good to see you here."
It looks like King Melvin came first and was talking to someone. There was an unknown person next to me. He's the eldest son of a marquis, but... I wonder if he's around the same age as his father, or maybe a little younger. He was a skinny guy. He looks quite pale and has no expression on his face. He looks as if the end of the world has come.
"Theodore. This is Malcolm. He works at the royal castle."
"Nice to meet you, Sir Malcolm. I'm Theodore Gartner."
After being introduced by the king and introducing himself, Malcolm bowed deeply, as if relenting.
"Malcolm...my name is Broderick. Even if I apologize to the Ambassador, I have not fully apologized... I have heard that my father and sister have been very rude to me, so I am afraid to apologize to His Majesty. As soon as you have it, please... I would like to ask for your patience.''
He directly apologized.
Well. Could that be the reason why she looked so pale?
no……. I have no intention of holding him responsible for what the Marquis and Kathryn and the others did.
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