Chapter 229 (Self Edited) Appraiser and Dwarf Part 3

Haah. You are an instructor at the Royal Academy, is it? I was wondering what would happen when you were leaving to become an adventurer, but I didnt expect you to manage to become that. (Gustav)

Thats my line. I thought that you were going to give up after saying that you would be the best swordsmith in the world and I never thought that you would be here. Well, I shouldnt hear your name. (Camilla)

When I considered the place where I can compete purely with my skill, as I expected, this is the place. (Gustav)

Youre as foolish as ever as a blacksmith. Besides its certainly true that youre getting closer to your dreams. (Camilla)

Ive been going a long way, isnt it? (Gustav)

Beyond the line of sight of that exchange, there was a continuous sound noise. A small breath was let out at Soma, who was joyfully swinging his sword at the speed that the trajectory couldnt be followed.

It seems Soma is trying it out. Looking at how satisfied he is, the outcome is good. (Camilla)

I would say of course, but to be honest, Im anxious about his real opinion. Im still not sure that I can make something that will satisfy him. (Gustav)

Hou? (Camilla)

The reason why Camilla was impressed was because Gustav seemed to grasp Somas ability to some extent.

Of course, no matter how good he was as a blacksmith, what was required for him to understand was completely different and that was a combat job. It wouldnt be weird if Gustav couldnt understand the magnitude of strength that could be felt if a person fought something. In addition, Soma had the power which isolated the feelings from those who werent skillful even if they were the same kind of people as him. That was why his strength shouldnt be noticed by ordinary blacksmiths.

But Gustav seemed to notice it to some extent. A really good blacksmith could accurately measure the other sides ability and created something that matched it. Above all, this friend of Camilla seemed to put his heart into blacksmithing.

Hmm by the way, I have one thing to ask since you are such an excellent person. (Gustav)

I dont have a good feeling when youre praising me, but sure, ask me. What is it? (Camilla)

You wont you want to be a disciple or something? (Gustav)

Disciple? Dont be silly. Do you think I have that kind of free time? (Camilla)

Well, I thought you were. (Gustav)

Gustav had always been a blacksmith and he was a fool who only thought about blacksmithing. Or rather, most Dwarves thought in the same way. If they were interested in something, they wouldnt look at anything else.

Taking a disciple was important in the sense of inheriting ones own skill, but naturally, the time to improve ones own skill would be reduced accordingly. Even if they trained disciples, they wouldnt think about it too much until they felt satisfied or they reached their limit.

Well, your skill is good, so would you like to move to another country and let people know that you are a black smith? (Camilla)

Leaving the skill aside, Im not sure about moving to another country Well, its common for someone to do that if he is not to be satisfied in the current environment, but if they are blaming the environment, they wont have skill in the first place. Rather, why do you ask me that? (Gustav)

The country I stay in is lacking manpower all year around, especially now. It would be nice if a good blacksmith comes. So, wouldnt you want to come? (Camilla)

Needless to say, a blacksmith was needed to restore the royal capital. There was simply not enough manpower, but what was more lacking was manpower who could produce things.

It wasnt that there werent enough blacksmiths, but it was difficult to make contacts with other blacksmith masters. Rather, if it wasnt done well, there was no way to contact other blacksmiths.

Arent you praising me way too much? (Gustav)

Well, would you recommend me other blacksmiths? (Camilla)

Well, I have none. (Gustav)

Youre no good, huh? What a fool. (Camilla)

After all, a fool was a fool.

Anyhow, Camilla wasnt discouraged even though it was a failure. To begin with, she wouldnt invite anyone if it wasnt her friend, Gustav. Originally, she didnt have to ask him, and there was no problem if she failed.

By the way, shouldnt you ask me whether Im willing to emigrate or not first? Or is it because there arent enough people with the level of my skill? (Gustav)

No, I dont think its not enough, but why wont you come? (Camilla)

Well. (Gustav)

Then, why did you ask that? You fool. (Camilla)

When Camilla showed an astonished expression, she got a proud-looking face as a reply, so she let out a sigh. She couldnt help it with this fool.

In the first place, you are a blacksmith who specializes in swords, right? What I want more for now is people with all purpose skills. (Camilla)

Although it was possible to a.s.sist with magic to create a shape, there was nothing that could be done if they couldnt create the foundation first. There were also things that couldnt be produced with magic, so it was obviously inefficient. It was much faster to ask blacksmiths to make it.

Speaking of a mansion, it was possible to make it in half a day just by using magic and without making the foundation, but of course, that was in the past. Unfortunately, the magic of the present time had deteriorated compared to those days. That was why these people were needed, and Camilla didnt need a fool who seemed to make only swords.

Well, surely, Im not going to make anything other than swords, right now. (Gustav)

Right? So, why were you (Camilla)

Well,I really want him to come! (Gustav)

When saying such a thing, Soma, who was swinging, stopped his arm, and raised his hand. His face still had a satisfied expression, and that made Camilla sighed involuntarily.

Well, I understood that you really like it for now, but was it so satisfying? (Camilla)

Hmm, to be honest, I wasnt expecting too much, but its more than I expected. He said that he was able to create something satisfactory, but he didnt say that he wouldnt make something better than this, right? (Soma)

Yes, of course. (Gustav)

Gustav had a grinning smile due to Somas words. He had the challenging spirit that could be seen in his eyes. After all, it could be understood that the word satisfactory was like taking a break.

Tomorrow is better than today, the day after tomorrow is better than today. So, a year later, I will be able to make a better sword compared to now. (Gustav)

Hmm. Thats why I think that I want you to come by all means. (Soma)

While saying so, they were staring at each other as if they were talking with their eyes. Or rather, it was to confirm their intentions.

Since it was fine with Camilla, she looked at them while shrugging her shoulders.

Well, I know that you want a better sword, and I know how you feel. But then, if he creates a better sword than now, wouldnt you want to change it immediately? For the time being, arent you satisfied with that sword? (Camilla)

Hmm that is (Soma)

Im not a swordsman, but I know how to use a sword, so I know how good it is. So, let me tell you. Even if he makes a better one, no one else out there can master it, you know? Even Kraus would have a hard time. In other words, it would be a waste to have that skill if he comes with us. After all, the reason we are here is for that sword. (Camilla)

That was the fact.

It didnt matter if Gustav came or not. She would welcome him if he wanted to come. He might not be useful for reconstruction, but if he could make such a sword, it would be the best sword in Radeus even if the number was small. There was no need to be bothered about it.

However, whether it could benefit the user would be another matter. And to conclude, Gustav emigration to Radeus wasnt for the sake of him or Soma, but it was for Radeus.

Originally, Camilla might have thought for the sake of Radeus, and helped to solicit Gustav. Unfortunately, although she came here to help with the reconstruction foundation of the country, she didnt hold any important position in Radeus. If Gustav was moving because of his friends request, he might do it because of her, but of course, that was a considerable act of soliciting since they were acquaintances.

If you want a better sword, why dont you ask again? If I show that sword, you wouldnt want to come to get it. (Gustav)

Hmmm is that so? Im sorry for saying something weird. (Soma)

Soma seemed to be convinced as well. Then, he lowered his head to Gustav, but the discussion didnt end there. This time, Gustav shook his head, as if he disagreed.

Ive decided. Im going. (Gustav)

What the? Did you listen to me? I told you, that if you go, youll just waste your skill (Camilla)

I know. Rather, if its about wasting my skill, its actually the same in this place. It doesnt matter how much wasted my skill is. Its going to be the same if its about letting my skill go to waste. But this boy will be there, isnt it? In that case, I have no reason not to go there. (Gustav)

I thought you said that you didnt want to come? (Camilla)

I changed my mind. Well its just that I realized that theres no reason not to go there. (Gustav)

Gustav, who was smiling while saying such a thing, seemed to have decided his mind completely. Incidentally, Soma looked very happy. They were like children who got the toys that they wanted As expected, Camilla didnt think she could do anything about it.

She sighed at the two who were feeling happy on their own, without knowing what was inside their mind.

Aah, yes, why dont you contact those guys? It might be interesting. Uhmm, you dont know how to contact them? (Camilla)

Those guys you mean those guys? (Gustav)

The people in common who knew about Gustav and Camilla, were their friends from their hometown. Certainly, he didnt know how to contact them, but

Haaa, well, wouldnt it be fine to let them do what they want? If they come, they will be helping as well. (Gustav)

Camilla didnt know what was going on with each of them, but given that Gustav was like this, it was likely that everyone hadnt changed much, and they probably had better skills than before. Radeus, which lacked of manpower all year round, had no reason not to welcome them.

So, its fine if you want to come, but how exactly are you going to do that? We came here to pick the sword up, so we are going to return immediately, you know? Well, were going to stay here for the time being, but theres something you need to do before leaving this place, right? (Camilla)

Yes Ive received orders for some time. I need to go through all of them. Ill finish them in a year no, in half a year, maybe? Im planning to go after that, but where should I go? (Gustav)

It depends on where you are and what you want to do. Oh yes, do you know the Demon Forest? Oops, do these people here call that forest differently? (Camilla)

No. I know that place. So, is it fine to head there? (Gustav)

Strictly speaking, its beyond that forest. There is a mansion immediately after exiting, so if you go there, we can do something about you. Dont go beyond that mansion, alright. (Camilla)

Got it. So, since Ive decided, I can do many things there Im going to get busy! (Gustav)

Even though he said that he was getting busy, his expression was so happy that he really wanted it. In that case, there was no need for Camilla to say anything.

Moreover, she wondered whether Gustav should go back to his work and entertain the customers. Then, she let out a breath after overlooking the small square that was in the interior part of the store. That spot was a place for trial cutting.

Camilla turned her eyes to Soma, and let out another breath.

Goodness when youre with me, all the unexpected things happen. (Camilla)

I was also surprised this time, but since it was something that you wanted, there should be no problem, isnt it? (Soma)

There is one. That is, I dont think we can let such a blacksmith with skill like this stay in this town. (Camilla)

She needed to send a report about Gustav, and even if she was busy, she was fine to do extra work. It would probably create a storm to all related parties.

However, they had no choice but to blame themselves since they were planning her trip together with Soma.

I feel like I just heard that you were happy to travel with me. (Soma)

Thats true, you know? I really do. (Camilla)

Besides, it wasnt all troublesome for her. In fact, it would be extraordinarily good if Camilla could secure a blacksmith with skills like him.

It was also great that she was actually spending her time in the Demon territory. This was because there would be someone who could point out something that she wouldnt consider at all.

For instance, asking other races to directly tell their complaints, pointing out things that she didnt understand, discriminating against other races unconsciously, and how to improve the situation. By doing so, Radeus should be able to get very close to the ideal nation they were aiming for.

However, the relations.h.i.+p of people with various other races would get hectic, but to setup the foundation of a country, there was no choice to go through all that.

Well, Im just an instructor at the Academy, so it doesnt really matter to me. (Camilla)

Youre so merciless (Soma)

Well if I can contribute so that the country becomes an ideal country by being merciless, those people would be happy to the point they shed tears. (Camilla)

After saying it proudly and shrugging her shoulders, Camilla went back to the store together with Soma.