Chapter 252: Huberts Work Room

Hubert was in the custody of the Albans. Hes supposed to be with me in the morning and then work on magic tools in the afternoon. There was nothing more wasteful than leaving a valuable magic tool technician to idle around.

But I was surprised to see that a small room that looked like a magic tool shop was completed in just a day even though it had been made hastily.

The bed and other large furniture had been taken out of the unused guest room near the greenhouse and under Otou-samas instructions, a slightly large workbench and shelves had been set up against the wall. They were neatly lined with moss, small red and blue stone slabs, black powder and small boxes and tools.

Lei hash sheen thhe red and bwue shwabsh before. (Lei has seen the red and blue slabs before)

Eh? You have, Leila-sama?

Hubert, who was standing there with a twinkle in his eyes because this was his new workplace, looked back at me in surprise. Of course, I was also observing how the room was decorated. There was no way I wouldnt be here since such an interesting event is happening in the mansion.

Ai. I wenth tho a magic thoow shhop when I wash in Weshther. (I went to a magic tool shop when I was in Wester)

Weshther?

Hubert was puzzled and no one in the room was kind enough to explain it to him. Hans looked really helpless as he explained to Hubert what I meant.

She means Wester. Lei-sama used to live in Lentforce, a town in Wester, when she was much younger.

Hans was with me today to make sure I dont wander off. He said it was dangerous since large furniture was being moved around, so I shouldnt wander around.

Come to think of it, Lei-sama is

He was interested in the fact that an Albans child had been kidnapped since he is also an Albans.

And Lentforce is a famous source of rhodolite in Wester. I see.

It was amazing that he knew about Lentforce. To most people, the Frontier is just the Frontier, no matter where they go.

Ive sheen thhe moshsh and bwacw powder before thoo. The moshsh gethsh brighther. The bwacw powder gethsh hoth. (Ive seen the moss and black powder before too. The moss gets brighter. The black powder gets hot)

I pointed at the items one by one.

Im surprised. Thats right. Even adults dont know what they do.

The guy at the Wester magic tool shop and Bart were both willing to show me how they worked, and I was able to figure this out after careful observation.

Buth Kingdomsh magic thoowsh are differenth. Theyre shmawwer and shthronger. (But Kingdoms magic tools are different. Theyre smaller and stronger)

Thats also true. Its made with a special technology, and thats why were not allowed to go to Frontier.

I wnow.

But I believe that even if Kingdoms technicians went out to Frontier, they wouldnt make much of an impact since there arent many people in Frontier who have the same magic power as Hubert. Even Brendel, the manager of Lentforces magic tool shop, only had the same amount of magic power as Sebas, and the people who do have magic power usually tend to be hunters.

Most people in Kingdom tend to think that they only have a little bit of magic power when compared to the amount of magic power that the Albans, or Four Marquises, who support the country, have. But Ive never seen anyone with as much magic power as Hubert in Frontier.

And this amount of magic power is what makes the Kingdoms magic tool technicians so special.

Lei-sama, youre thinking about something else.

Im noth. Rude.

It seemed that I had unknowingly folded my arms perfectly, and I was annoyed that he would believe that I was thinking of something naughty instead of complimenting me on my achievement.

Before long, Otou-sama brought a basket of something into the room.

Heres a set of the measures you used in the shop.

I didnt know it was still there! Thank you.

Hubert politely took the basket, placed it on the workbench and put his hand carefully on top of it.

What are measures? I tilted my head since I couldnt get a clear image of it in my mind.

Thats something Hubert brought in the first place. He said he was just keeping it in case you come back one day or start your own business.

Master

Hubert teared up at Otou-samas words. It must be something important since he kept it at the shop even though it was his. I was itching to know what was inside.

Lei-sama, they havent finished cleaning up yet. You shouldnt be wandering around.

Ai.

I almost went to the workbench to check what it was, but I sat back down quietly. Anyway, Otou-sama should have built Huberts workshop right next to his room, but he had it built very far from the room where he was staying.

Why did he have hish room sho far? I asked Hans since I didnt want to disturb everyone else.

Ah, youre talking about Hubert?

Hans looked at me and chuckled.

The workshop to a technician is what Prince Nico is to you, Lei-sama.

Thats difficult to understand Hans.

Natalie resorted instead of me. Thanks.

He means that its something fun so you will always want to do it. If Hubert put his workshop next to his room, then hed probably spend all his time making magic tools.

If Nico lived in the room next to mine, then Ill probably be scolded for sneaking into his room to chat to him all night long.

Otou-syama ish worried abouth Huberth?

I was touched by Otou-samas thoughtfulness, but he is Otou-sama.

Worried? Im not. Hubert will work less efficiently if hes tired. If he cant manage his time himself, then I have to manage it. Thats all.

I was half-tempted to tell Otou-sama that he was also working too hard, but I thought it would be rude to say this to someone who was working hard for the people of Kingdom, so I held back.

Once this is finished today, my cla.s.ses will begin tomorrow. Im looking forward to it.