I Was Reincarnated as a Commoner. I Can’t Stand Living Like This, so I’ll Become an Aristocrat! C172

172, Completion of refrigeration equipment

Then the next day. 

I only prepared to make the sweets in the morning, and after lunch I hurriedly made the sweets and ran to Marcel's place. 

I put the sweets in the item box instead of pretending to put them in the cart, so it doesn't matter how much I run. 

For now, I made pancakes and crepes that can be made quickly and brought them over. 

"Mr. Marcel, this is Leon."

When I arrived at the workshop, I took out the basket from the item box and called out to Marcel. Then, Marcel-san immediately greets me. 

"I thought he would come soon so I made preparations. The inside of the case should be cold by now."

"Really? Thank you!"

“Are there sweets in that basket?”

"Yes. I made some for now."

Then I entered the workshop and put the sweets in the case. I had built shelves inside the case, so I tried placing them in different places. 

I guess I'll have to wait for about an hour now. 

"Marcel, I'm going to give this an hour or so and see what happens."

“Oh, that would be good.”

So, what should I do while I'm waiting...? What is Marcel doing? That's what I thought as I looked into Marcel's hands. It's like writing something on paper. 

"What is Marcel doing?"

"I'm thinking of an air cooler. I told you yesterday that it might sell, right?"

“Oh, it’s the one that cools the room, right?”

"That's right."

"You named it a cold air machine. Since your method of cooling the area around the pipes was a success, will it sell?"

"I think this will sell.Will you take a look at this? I thought it would be a good idea to cool the area around the tube with ice like this, and then cover the outside with a box. That way, the humidity wouldn't spread throughout the room. Are you deaf?”

Marcel explains this while drawing on paper. If I do that, the cold air that doesn't increase the humidity inside the tube will circulate inside the room, and the air inside the outer box, which has increased humidity, will be sealed off. It's perfect! 

Actually, this can also be applied to showcases. Let's cover the outside of the showcase tube cooling function with a box to prevent indoor humidity from rising. 

"I think that's perfect. It can also be applied to showcases! The shape of the cooling fan is to make an iron tube and use ice to cool the tube from the outside. Then, the tube is closed so that the moisture from the ice does not escape. Cover the area with a box, make both ends of the tube protrude from the box, and use wind magic to allow air to pass through the tube, right? 

"That's right."

“Then, I can put in the magic, so let’s make it!”

"Is that true? Then let's try making it."

That's how Marcel deftly created a cooling fan. As expected, the way Marcel transforms the magic iron is beautiful... 

I leave it to the amount of magical power, so I don't think about efficiency or anything, I just mash it up and then create it. But in order to conserve magic power, Marcel creates it with minimal transformation. It's sophisticated and beautiful. 

While I was thinking about this and admiring Marcel-san's hands, Marcel-san used an ice maker to make ice and put it into the box around the tube. Once the box is closed, you won't notice any gaps at all, it's perfect. 

It also has a solid drainage function. It would be better to connect the drainage function to the outside if possible, but that also depends on the installation location. 

"Leon, can you put wind magic into this magic stone? Please make the wind a little weaker than a blower."

"Okay...Yes, I think this is okay."

"Thank you. Let's go."

When Marcel-san says that and inserts the magic stone, air comes out from inside the tube. Oh, the wind is already a little cool. 

"Marcel, you're perfect!"

"I guess so."

Although his reply was curt, Marcel smiled happily when he saw the finished product. After all, it makes me happy when I can create something new! 

“Is this registered as a magic tool?”

"I guess so. Can Leon go by himself?"

"Huh? Why me?"

“This was your idea, right?”

“No, no, no! This is definitely Marcel! Marcel is also the person in charge of the refrigeration equipment in this case!”

I didn't do much this time, right? Because Marcel thought of most of it! 

"However, I couldn't have done it unless the owner asked for a refrigeration facility, and Leon was the one..."

"That's strange! First of all, this air cooler is definitely Marcel's. I won't give up on that!"

Even though I said that, Marcel still looked unconvinced. 

“Then, since we have no choice, do you want to register together?”

"That's..."

"Registering with Leon... That's good too."

When I was about to refuse to register with him, Marcel looked extremely happy that we could register together. 

Wow... it's hard to refuse when you look at me like that! 

"Leon, I have no choice but to register together. It's true that the two of us shared our opinions, so I think that's a good thing."

Marcel's face softens as he says this. I can't say no, I can't say no. I can't refuse when you look so happy! 

I think Marcel should register alone this time. ...Well, that's okay. I don't think it's possible to be so particular about it and bring Marcel down. 

"Then let's register together. Let's make an air cooler, a showcase, and a refrigerator to put in the kitchen."

"I guess so."

Marcel replied curtly, but he had a big smile on his face. I saw a sense of mischief in his face, and decided to play with Marcel a little. 

"Marcel-san, your face is so relaxed. Are you that happy?"

When I said that, Marcel's face suddenly tightened. But then he immediately looked at me with a grin and said,

“I’m sure you’ll be happy to be named alongside your grandson, right?”

"What..."

I get embarrassed when someone says it to me so straight. I'm happy that people think of me as a grandchild... I should have been making fun of you! 

I felt my face turn slightly red and decided to change the topic. Why am I so happy that I have to blush with Marcel! I wanted to do it with a cute girl, my angel Marie! 

I yelled that in my mind to distract myself. 

“Ma, Marcel-san, refrigerators are basically either made of wood or made of iron, right? Either way, if the joints are made of magic iron, won’t there be any problems with sealing?”

When I said that and diverted the conversation, Marcel grinned and went along with what I was saying. 

"That's right. It would be fine to just use magic iron for the frame and use other materials for the rest. Iron plates or wooden plates would also be fine. That's up to the individual. Basically, it should be made of wood and iron plates. You can also paste it on the inside.”

“Then I’ll let you choose that, but let’s create the basic shape.”

"I guess so."

“I think it would be better if the width was shorter than this case and the length was longer.As expected, this width is a hindrance.”

“If I were to put it in the kitchen, it would be a nuisance if it were long horizontally.Let’s try making it vertically.Currently, we have wooden boards, so is that okay?”

That's how I built the refrigerator with Marcel. Yeah, perfect. Let's put this in the store's kitchen. 

"It's perfect."

"Ah, let's register with these three. We'll need a horse-drawn carriage to transport us. No, I think it would be better if you come here..."

"Huh? Is it possible for you to come here?"

"Ah, if it's difficult to carry the magic equipment registration or technology registration, you can have them come to you. It costs money to apply in advance."

"I see. In that case, it might be best for you to come."

"Then let's apply. I'll assume the wind magic was put in by someone I know, so let's talk about it."

"I know."

While I was developing it, not an hour but almost two hours had passed. 

"Leon, it's been quite a while. Would you like some sweets?"

"Ah! I was so absorbed in development that I completely forgot...I'll take it out."

Then I took out the sweets one by one. I also put cutlery in the basket, so I took it out and handed it to Marcel-san as well. 

"Marcel-san, please help me taste it. First, this is what I placed near the tube."

It was placed in a place where cold air comes out. Others were placed on the top shelf, others on the second or third tier, and others near where the air returned to the tubes. 

If you eat them in order... Hmm, I feel like the ones near the air passages are a little dry. 

"What do you think, Marcel?"

"That's right. This, this, and this are more delicious. Well, it's not that different that it bothers me."

“I guess so.”

It's probably not good to be directly exposed to the wind. Let's adjust the magic a little so it doesn't hit the sweets directly. 

After that, you'll have to adjust as you use it. If it would be better to have a little more humidity, you might want to let some air into the box where the ice has melted. 

"I'm going to adjust the magic so that the wind doesn't hit the sweets directly."

"Maybe that's a good idea. It would be better to make detailed adjustments later for each store you use."

"Yes! I'll adjust it later at the store."

The development ended with great success, creating a showcase with a glass window, a refrigerator, and an air cooler. 

"It will be a few days before I can register the magic equipment. Is it okay if I contact you when I know the schedule?"

“Yes, please. By the way, does Marcel know about my house?”

"Now that I think about it...I don't know."

While saying this, Marcel looked shocked. 

"I guess that's true. So, why don't you come to my house sometime? You haven't introduced me to your family, have you?"

"...Is it okay?"

"Of course!"

When I said that, Marcel looked the happiest he'd ever been and nodded. 

“Then, please take care of me.”

"Yes! When is a good time?"

“I’m always good.”

"Hmm, then let's do it tomorrow. I'll come pick you up."

"Okay. How many people does your family have?"

"My mom and dad, and my sister Marie. And maybe Ian, our employee."

“Now that I think about it, you run a cafeteria?”

"Yes! So I think it will be after lunchtime tomorrow."

"Understood"

After that, I promised to introduce Marcel to my family and walked home with ease.