The Death Mage Who Doesn’t Want a Fourth Time

Vandalu was pouring magic into one of the vast numbers of Orichalcum masses captured during the battle against the Guardian of the Goddess of Water and Knowledge, Pelia.

Orichalcum, which used to be a form of work that was only temporarily changed, can now be freely changed and processed.

"Isn't it still like copper or iron?"

However, it seems impossible to transform Orichalcum into a new metal like dead iron and copper. Mythril and adamantite, which are much easier to process than Orichalcum, are no different.

"If you can't get here ... it's probably not a matter of the master's skills or magic."

While writing the results of the experiment on papers, Luciliano speculates.

"Well, what?"

"As I mentioned earlier, Orichalcum, Mythril, and Adamantite are all metals that are considered magic metals. The state of the material before processing already has the magical power. That is, it has already changed. I think it won't change anymore. ''

"I see ... let's just use the existing metal as the transformative bracelet to give them: dead iron, copper, spirit silver and raw gold.

...... Let's tailor it for him. The origin god seems to be helping me, but I still have trouble if I lose. ''

Vandalu, convinced of Luciliano's speculation, places Orichalcum and begins to process the prepared liquid metal, ghost metal, and living metal. In the past, sighting of the spirit silver required the cooperation of Legions, but now it is possible with [Maou no Makai].

"... In other countries, you could just sell the small chunks that the teacher was playing with and buy the mansion with furniture servants. What is the metal demand in our country?"

Seeing that, Luciliano smiles with a bitter smile.

The demand for metals in the Vidal Empire was heterogeneous compared to other countries. Mithril and adamantite are more valuable than iron, comparable to obsidian, and no obsidian, which should be the cheapest artificial magic metal, is made.

Blacksmiths have no time or reason to make obsidian, as Vandalu makes dead iron and copper from iron and copper with better performance than obsidian.

Arms made of [Maou's Piece], which cannot be countered without Orichalcum, are also produced.

In addition, the people of the Vidal Demon Empire are nationalities who are embarking on the construction of a giant statue of the emperor without resorting to the emperor's persistent opposition to express his appreciation and faith in the emperor.

If performance is comparable, overwhelmingly many people choose weapons made from [Omaha's fragment], which is refined by Vandaloo, over Orichalcum artifacts.

The popularity of transformation equipment in the demons was also largely due to the "handmade of Vandalu". …… Zadiris, who wanted to increase the number of magical girls, was so excited.

"The demand in other countries is irrelevant now, not exporting Orichalcum."

"Certainly, if it were processed, it would go to hero candidates and supporters of Goshiki no Blade.

By the way, does the transformation brace move in another world? I don't think there is a time attribute over there. ''

"I'm going to try it beforehand. In the first place, I need to experiment to see if I can deliver it."

"Isn't it the first time to use spirit silver and raw money? Is it really OK?"

"I used it for Thalia and Rita. There was no visible change in gaining abilities or gaining skills or levels."

The armor, which is the body of Living Armor's Thalia and Rita, had already been modified using spirit silver and raw gold. However, the result was that "the taste became sharper and I felt fuller" or "I was able to sleep."

"Sure, I thought everyone who gave the makeover was a human ... Is there any disability in taste or sleep?"

I'm pleased that Saria and Rita have enriched their lives, but are they not fit for this purpose? Vandaloo replied to his apprentice who seemed suspicious.

"I know that you can bring your dreams to life with spirit silver and raw gold. I'm planning to give you down from space because it's stopped by the god of Origin,"

It will not be forcibly destroying the world's walls except in emergencies. …… If destroyed many times, the Amamiya family might become a spatial singularity.

But Vandaloo was busy. Training to learn muscle art, tunnel construction and reconciliation policy in Garutland, reading a picture book to the first child with Pauvina ... You can't just immerse yourself in transforming bracelets.

"Oh, it's time for a dance lesson. Well, I'll be able to take over my work, so thank you for your time."

Having received the Honorable Earlhood, Darussia has the right to participate in social circles. And the Duke asked me to join.

Vandalu takes dance lessons to accompany him. By the way, I'm not nervous. A gorgeous party where royal aristocrats dress and gather to enjoy gastronomy is a dream event for Vandalu, a luxury complex.

The Vidal Demon Empire also has a ball ... but it feels more like a festival than a party, and martial arts competitions are overwhelmingly open.

in addition--

"That's not a big deal, given the unveiling of me and Tiamat's child and the imminent ceremony of the giant statue."

"Teacher ... Isn't it still a statue?

Anyway, as I said before, I think that mental training is better than dancing. With the blood of the aristocrat who turned his eyes to the main hall, there is no expectation that the venue will be turned red. ''

Luciliano, worried that the escort could result in a tragedy, said Vandalou, who shook his head.

"Luciliano, what do you think of your teacher? I won't do that."

He understands that Darussia is beautiful and attractive to royal nobles. So when she comes out to socialize, she gets the attention of her nobles and doesn't mind if she's praised, persuaded, or invited to dance.

That's because we understand that it is part of manners in the social world. On the contrary, if Vandalu is angry, Darussia would be ignored in social circles.

But idiots are everywhere.

"... What if it's a manner that violates manners?"

"Depending on the degree, the response on the spot would be the job of the host Duke."

"... Master, don't forget to give extra cream for souvenirs when you go to the party."

Luciliano sympathized with the duke of Al Krem and his men, not the nobles gathered at the venue.

"Luciliano, please do your best to make Dorstero a dead life. We will have him participate in the next battle."

However, as soon as he was told, he changed his mood, saying, "It is not the case of sympathy with others."

[Dance] skill acquired!

autumn. A festival is held in the village to celebrate the harvest.

The royal aristocrats have socialized and a number of parties are about to take place.

The Duke of Al Krem party was busier than usual. The luxury of the party is the same as usual. There are no special events, such as the announcement of the nobility and the announcement of engagement.

Nevertheless, more nobles were attending than usual, the institutional reform led by the Duke of Takkar Alkrem ... a Vida follower, a historic violence for nobles who favor the temple of Arda It is also a shocking revolution for the aristocrats.

Abolish the new tribal boroughs of all Vida in the Duke of Al Krems and allow freedom of immigration and occupation ... each guild is not possible ...

Furthermore, to treat ghoul, which was previously treated as a humanoid monster, as a kind of human being protected by law.

These two were received with great impact by the nobles.

Therefore, there are those who want to meet the Duke directly to confirm the meaning, and the local lords and their masters who can not help checking what is happening in the center of the Duke.

"You are early in the New Year, but this year is undoubtedly a test year for the Duke of Al Krems. The death of my younger sister, Juliana, and the temple of the Mountain God, Volgadon. The destruction of the Holy Land in the Wilderness and the resurrection of evil gods, at worst this Al Krem would have been destroyed.

I was able to meet you in this way thanks to the work of my Duke hero, Knight of the Fallen Mountains Goldi, the new hero, Our Lady of Victory, Honorable Earl of Darussia Zaccato, and the people. Let's all pray for his happiness and the future of the new hero. cheers! "

The nobles gathered along with the tackard fried the glass and chanted "Cheers." But those who prayed as he asked seemed to be a minority.

In particular, nobles who were originally anti-Duke and those who turned opposition in the Great Reform are observing and gathering information on Tuckard and the people around him.

Marquis Theodore Possa, the central figure of the anti-Duke nobles, was one of them. Release the second son and second daughter brought in the name of fiancée search to the venue, gather information from children and disciples of other noble families, and perform analysis while talking with the nobles of the same faction. continuing.

This year was certainly a test year for the entire Duke of Al Krem. To be precise, it would have been a year of testing for the entire Orbaum kingdom.

The death of Yuliana Al Krem is a trivial matter, but the dungeon runaway that attacked the town of Moxie, and the evil god who destroyed and resurrected the `` Sacred Land of the Wilderness '' (actually an evil god, but the resurrected goddess Forzajibal Has become).

If the response is delayed and monsters and evil spirits overflowing from the dungeon are left unchecked, the damage is not limited to the town of Moxy and Al Krem. The aristocrats and their territories gathered here would not have been safe. Worst case annihilated. Even if not fortunately attacked directly, the destruction of trade cities and capital cities will be a huge economic blow.

In particular, the evil gods were more likely to ignore the boundaries drawn by humans on maps and to destroy other dukes as much as they could.

Indeed, it would have been a year of trial for the entire kingdom.

Theodore was grateful to the parties who prevented it.

(Better complexion and skin gloss than last year. And the amount of hair is clearly increasing. Are you hiring a wig craftsman with a good arm and misleading your complexion with magic to simulate poor health?

If so, they should announce that they will give up their royal family to take over at the end of the year or at the party to celebrate the New Year in the elected territory ... Are you? )

Theodore, who analyzed that, wondered whether a political offensive should be held for a while. Enemies of those who do well are vulnerable to bad reviews. Even more so if you are weakened by hard work.

Greed, ruthless, cruel, vicious. Such bad reputation should not be received, even if it was. He is suspected of doing anything and finds his belly with or without pain. Moreover, many of those who come in are also notorious.

From the outside, it looks like the root of all evil. If that happens, everything will be hindered.

(Everything must be done in moderation, because I don't mean I want to defeat the Duke.)

Theodore is a young man in his early forties, with a slender, sullen look, and a very noble aristocrat. But it looks like it's just an appearance and it's not really a vicious noble.

He is not innocent and my belly is too fertile. However, he did not accept bribes in favor of slave traders dealing with bandits and illegal slaves and drug trafficking.

Although it is anti-Duke, it is because of its political position. The aim was to connect with the rebelling anti-Ardah religious temple forces and gain from the reigning top of the faction, as Takkar Alkrem's inclination to the Ardatism. I'm not seriously repelling the Duke of Al Krem. Despite being a marquis, he is still a vassal to the Duke of Al Krem, so he revolts seriously.

Rather, Theodore wishes the health of Tuckard. The inheritance of the patriarch due to his sudden death is a major factor in disturbing his reign. Disruption of the Duke of Al Krem is no longer the case for anti-Duke factions.

(Speaking of which, there was a tension in my voice. If the duke is really healthy, is he just wondering?)

"But the marquis of Possa, the duke of Al Krems, is troubled. Not only does he get a new hero, but also opens vulgar spectacles in public, but he himself disrupts the duke's order."

"It's unheard of just giving the Dark Elf the Honorable Earl, but the liberation of the borough. When I first heard it, I doubted my ears."

"Next year, Harpies will be running around in the sky and Centaurs will be running around on the ground. It may be useful to use in place of a pigeon piggyback or a carriage, but it will be annoying if they get on track. What?

In the Duke of Al Krems there is a harpy borough on the northern crag and a small but centaur borough at the foot of the crag. Centaur will have little impact because there are not a thousand people in the entire municipality, but Harpies are tens of thousands, so it is not clear what will happen if the municipality is liberated.

"What's going on? Isn't it possible to join commercial guilds and other guilds yet?"

Each guild is independent of the government. Of course, you can't be completely free of power, but it's not just about building. Therefore, the duke of Al Krem can only work on reforms, after which each guild will decide.

However, we cannot continue to ignore the unusual legal system in the Duke of Al Krems, so we will gradually change the system, like the adventurer's guild who abandoned Ghoul's request to defeat him.

But that's still the story. It should be a few years later at the earliest.

"Don't you know? The boroughs of Harpie and Centaur have been liberated and now under the direct control of the Duke of Al Krem, the duke must reign. However, it is difficult to send a substitute to rule.

So I am wondering if the Duke intends to give the nobility to the heads of Harpy and Centaur and make him the lord. ''

"That's such an idiot !? It's not insane, such as mixing the blood of birds and horses with precious blue blood."

"Does the duke intend to bring birds and beasts to the social world?"

Theodore opened his eyes, peeling his eyes, but believing that the enemies making a loud noise were "dexterous."

"... Is it the birth of Harpie or Centaur aristocrat?

"Marquis Possa !?"

Theodore pinched his mouth, and the men looked back with surprised faces.

"Rather, it would be more inconvenient to remain in the Duke's direct jurisdiction. The Duke's power would be too great."

"But Centaur, if it was Harpy's borough, was a rocky mountain and it shouldn't have gained much. I don't think it's going to get bigger."

Some anti-Duke nobles are zealous believers in Aldaism. Such aristocrats are too enthusiastic and tend to despise the new race of Vida.

Marquis Possa, however, did not despise the new race of Vida. After hearing about the Duke of Al Krem's reform and examining its meaning and aim, he came to consider it worthy of caution.

"The Centaur has more mobility and endurance than a good riding horse, and we've heard that spears and bows are good. He will be a good cavalry.

Harpy's flying ability is also wonderful. If it is not the storm, you will be able to communicate information faster than any other horse. Also, in a one-on-one battle, they won't be able to compete with the dragon knights, but they can have thousands of civil wars ... no more than thousands. `` If you do a total war, you don't even have to figure out who will win with less than a hundred knights. ''

If the former autonomous region remains under the Duke's control, Centaur and Harpy will become Duke's territory. The power of the two races could then be dominated by the duke.

"It's true ..."

So noble surroundings noble. However, Theodore was not only concerned about the military use of the Centaur and Harpy. That is the economic effect.

"This is Marquis Theodore Possa.

Approaching Theodore, immersed in thought, came the voice of the earliest nobleman, Count Isaac Moxy, who first contacted Darussia and Vandaluoo in the Duke of Al Krems.

"What happened to Count Moxie?"

"Of course, it's a greeting. This is still the lord of the trading city."

Count Isaac Maukey is a non-duke, a so-called ordinary nobleman. As a result, they were away from Theodore and had few conversations.

It was strange to Theodore that it was a call from himself. In particular, the words of the duke of Al Krem have been noted by Earl Moxy. However, if you talk to Theodore, an anti-Duke, you have no choice but to think that he has also become an anti-Duke.

However, if the territory of Morxie is still severely damaged, it is not unnatural to speak to any faction, regardless of faction, to seek assistance for recovery.

However, instead of being damaged, the city of Mawkee has defeated the monsters that have rushed, and valuable materials have flowed to the market. Adventurers and travelers will be gathering thanks to the show described as, and it should be boiling in the unprecedented boom.

Or was there a religious affair in the town of Moxy that they had relied on Theodore, who had a connection to the Temple of Arda?

"Why don't you focus on those people who are watching more than me?"

But the Earl said not to himself, but to the person surrounded by a large number of nobles at the venue.

Here is the Earl of Darussia Zaccato. The moment he saw her, Theodor breathed.

Not because she was beautiful. The dress she was wearing was amazing.

(What's that dress !? That fabric is silk ... no, it's not just silk!… And tailoring ... it's the type I see for the first time. Isn't that a secret of the dark elf !?)

"Then I have to say hello to her, so this is it."

Earlier, Morxie also walked towards Darussia, before the breathtaking Theodore said anything.

"It seems that the Earl was also misled by the incense."

"Yeah, it's worthless."

Listening to the words of his surroundings, Theodore followed the back of Count Moxie ... and noticed.

Most of the nobles around Dulcia are over 40 generations of nobles, all of whom have rich hair and good lustrous skin. Theodore remembers that all of them had difficulty with their hair last year ... some of them had a completely bald top.

(Maybe she's still her !? If that hair isn't a wig ...? Did Darcia Zaccato already control this Duke of Al Krems from behind?)

In a sense of unprecedented crisis, Theodore felt a chilly cold in his spine. I don't care about my hair, but I'm connected to the anti-Arda reconciliation, and I imagined what would happen to the Marquis Possa.

(Well, you have to go to that side anyway! Unless you don't ... my house will be ruined!)

Looking away from Marquis Theodore Possa, Tuckard Alchem scrutinized what he was thinking inside.

(Originally, he is not such an easy-to-understand man, but ... well, it can't be helped.)

Although it is the top of the anti-Duke group, it is a more effective man than a bad ally who can stop the opposition and keep it from being too stupid, so please come to this side.

That's where I expected Count Moxie to move.

Politics is sometimes more scary than incompetent enemies than incompetent allies.

(Everyone seems to be interested in why I made this reform. Mostly, I think that I was deceived by Darussa-sama's scent, military power, or economic effect. )

The dukes thought it was a pretty good guess, except for being lured by incense. In fact, he himself hopes.

Economic benefits ... The number of centaurs is small, only a few hundred, but if they partner with a human peddler, their economic benefits are immeasurable. Of course, the adventurer's guild and mercenary guild who were working as horse trainers and peddling guards would be at a loss.

However, villages and towns along the highways will be rebuilt so that Centaur can stay, so carpenters will have more jobs and lumberjacks will need more lumber.

And Centaur may be employed in rural areas. Because it is a race that has the same intelligence as humans and horsepower that exceeds the average farm horse.

And unlike cattle, which must be shared throughout the village and must be spoken throughout the year, centaurs will only need to be hired when cultivating fields and reclaiming them, so the burden will be less.

The Centaur may reluctant to be hired for livestock, but they are forced to change as they are released from the municipality. It is not just humans that need to change. Centaurs will be looking for jobs and rewards instead of pride.

Harpies have more influence than Centaur. The Harpies of the Duke of Al Krems are family members living in the mountains, so there are few terrestrial species with lower body developed like ostriches, but many have high flight ability.

Therefore, they turn to messengers ... but rather, they can fly to high rocky mountains and the sea beyond, which humans cannot reach without ascending their lives, and get rare herbs and seafood.

And depending on the power of Harpies, it is possible to trade monster materials that live only on rocky mountains and the seas in the northern continent.

The amount that Harpy can carry at a time is small, but it is good to keep a magic item that can reduce the weight of the goods put inside.

That's how much money Harpies spend on making money. Until then, you can buy practical goods, luxury items, and decorative items that you could only buy from a limited number of merchants.

The benefits of releasing both races are immense.

These benefits could have been anticipated for some time if you were smart. However, why they did not do so is due to discrimination and customs, and the strong influence of Ardaism, even in the Orbaum elections where Vida religion is recognized.

And there is a central desire to dislike the power of non-human races.

Performing against them seemed impossible in any duke.

(Nevertheless, you might think that I have obtained a backing that can defeat the obstructions of the temple and the central nobles.

However, you can't be careful on your own. It's an immensely reliable, spiked backing! )

Vandaloo Zaccato is behind. Just thinking so, there is no fear of the temple or the central noble. It's like a puppy biting in a sweet bite.

Opponents of the reform attempt to economically block people and things from flowing to the Duke of Al Krem.

Incites public dissatisfaction, assassinates the Duke and his stakeholders, and encourages them to rebel.

Sends troops to the Duke of Al Krem as enemy of the entire Orbaum election.

If these dangers come true, don't be afraid if Vandaloo Zaccato is behind.

The empire he governs is large and well funded. He also promises financial assistance. Before the assassination or rebellion takes place, the instigator is extinguished, leaving a face peel. And even if the army is sent, they will soon crush.

In addition to such guarantees, V-cream, which he gives as "a proof of friendship", is also large. Apply it to your head to revitalize your hair, apply it to your skin to remove looseness and wrinkles, and return to a teen-like fresh skin. Others have heard the surprising voice that joint pain, severe dermatosis, and even burns will help them get better.

Even those who do not believe in the power and threat of Vandaloo Zakart can see the benefits of this V-cream when applied, helping them find a companion to reform.

...... Of course, I use it myself.

"The Duke of Al Krem has just returned, and Marquis Possa seems to have eaten."

"Trouble, Marquis Possa will be a reliable comrade. I wish we hadn't destroyed him and had you rise to Marquis."

"Ah, have you missed out on your career?"

"Hahahaha is a joke, Moxy Duke."

Duke of Al Krems jokingly returns to Count Moxie. However, he speculates that Earl Moxy sees a higher favor than Vandaloo.

If he did not cooperate with Vandaloo, he would have been removed and Earl Moxy had been made duke.

That is why the Duke of Al Krem proposed this reform before being directed by Vandaluo.

(This reform must be done anyway!)

Vandaloo Zaccato and his reigned Empire are the best backers. But there is a spike.

If it is too slow ... if it is judged useless, it will pierce the Duke of Al Krem from his back.

"I'm just kidding. But you're good. Don't invite your friends or Miss Juliana. Do you think we're despising them?"

"I thought about it, but ... Zachart said," It's still early now. "

I asked the Centaur and Harpy for security and waitress at the venue, increased the number of new Vida tribes at the venue, created a situation that was inconspicuous even if there were Vandaloo friends, but I thought about it variously I was told that I could.

So again, Duke Alcrem was relieved that he thought he would take his circumstances into account. But at the same time I was conscious of spikes. Earl Moxy sees the same and turns her face off.

"... Is it still early?"

"Yes, you have to hurry to reach that time."

First, you must make Harpy and the Centaur elders noble. No matter what the disturbance.

Meanwhile, Vandalu, the backing of the Duke with spikes, danced with Darussia and enjoyed the gastronomy prepared at the venue.

The taste of gastronomy is much lower than the dishes they cook, but “dining out” is something to enjoy with the atmosphere. … And it ’s easy and good to eat foods cooked by others.

"This dress from Vandaloo has a great reputation. I've been told many times to tell me where I got the fabric."

"Because my mother is wearing it, it has also promoted honey silk."

This is honey silk. The honey-colored silk made by Gehennabees will be popular mainly in the upper classes. Smuggling with the Duke of Al Krem is on track.

(Before I urge you, I have to come up with a reform and implement it, so I have to provide service.)

The spikes on the shields felt by the duke of Al Krems are actually illusions ... but they will probably not notice them for the time being.

"Next time, could you dance with me, Darussia!"

"Oh, am I okay, Sergio?"

"Of course!"

"And then, I want you to dance with me!"

"Isn't it better to take a break for Lalmaire?"

At the command of the Duke of Al Krem, who had been expected to eliminate the conspirators approaching Darussia from Vandalu, Sergio and Lalmea of the Five Knights of Al Krem served as substitutes for her dance opponents. This prevents a single nobleman and his children from approaching.

"Would you like to dance with me, Vandaloo?

"Please be gentle."

Meanwhile, Vandalu was dancing with Valdilia. Again, this is to prevent contact between the increased aristocrat's younger brothers and, conversely, the nobility trying to bring his daughter and sister closer to him.

With their efforts, the party proceeded without any trouble, and no later tragedies occurred.

By the way, Brabatille, one of the last members of the "Alkrem Five Knights", watched the movement of the so-called stupid aristocrat a little away from them, so he couldn't eat anything.

[Butoo] skill level is up!