In the "Spirit Factory", the improvement by Ranju was progressing steadily.

It was Wayne who was summoned by Range on this day and pulled to the work desk.

"What is it? You didn't make any mistakes today, did you?"

"I didn't come here today to blame you for mistakes or sabotage. I've come up with a way to improve your unique skills." Let me cut the magic stone. "

"Ugh. Another magic stone sharpener."

"Magic Stone Cutting" became Class A Wayne, but it was still passive about sharpening Magic Stones.

I can't get out of the traditional stereotype that swords and armor are better.

Enough with the magic stone sharpening. I'm getting results from lightening my gear, so let me focus on you. "

"Well, don't say that. Look at this."

Range brings Wayne to the work desk.

Wayne looks suspicious at the unfamiliar sight.

The desk was lined with pre-processing magic stones, post-processing magic stones, and glass tubes.

Especially the glass tube was an unusual instrument that I had never seen before.

A glass tube as thin as a stick has fine scales, and silver liquid is packed on the tip.

"What is this? A thermometer?

"This is the Magic Measuring Instrument. A tool to measure the magical height of an item. It's packed with Magic Mercury. It is a special type of mercury that expands according to its magical height. It was discovered in the" Magic Dungeon "of" City of Adventurers "and has recently been put into practical use. It's the latest measuring equipment that we're only working on yet."

"Hmm. 'Magic measuring instrument'..."

(Wayne's motivation improves specs, says Roland. The only way to motivate him is to visually represent the number of specs)

"Listen. Let's start by measuring the magic of the magic stone before processing."

When Ranju touches the tip of the measuring instrument with the magic stone, the mercury that was stuck earlier expands and slowly pushes up the interior of the glass tube.

Mercury stopped at a scale of ten.

"The magic of this magic stone is ten."

"... uhh"

"Next, let's measure the magic of the Magic Stone you processed in Cutting."

When Range hits the measuring instrument with a magic stone, the mercury swells rapidly to reach the scale of 50.

Wayne's eyes changed.

(This measuring instrument is really measuring the magic contained in magic stones!? No, more than that, my unique skills will change my magic!?

"Do you understand? Your unique abilities allow you to maximize Magic Stone potential. Your job is to unlock the potential of Magic Stones with" Cutting Magic Stones ".... Wayne?"

Wayne was observing his sharpened magic stones with all his heart.

He seemed to be trying to figure out how to maximize the potential of Magic Stones.

(I can't hear you at all.... this guy is a craftsman, even if he rots. I can't help polishing it when I see the possibility of the material. I knew you weren't crazy in Mr. Roland's eyes. He's also a Class A alchemist.)

Wayne stopped observing unexpectedly and took the Magic Measurer.

Let me borrow this measuring instrument.

Wayne soon began to refine his magic stone sharpening.

Pat, who was writing the score while playing the harp, noticed that Wayne's work desk had changed.

Wayne, did you get something? It's a lot of concentration.)

Wayne is shredding magic stones with confusion.

The approaching wisdom was not very talkable.

(The strength and reliability of losing back when you were in "Dragon Fire")

"Pat, I brought the ore you asked for. Oh, my God. Pat, what's the score?

Lena said surprisingly when she saw Pat's work.

"Yeah, 'dragon noise' and 'ghost noise' have been getting messy lately. If you write the score, you can keep the sound on record, and it's easy to share the image with the performer."

"Amazing. I can't believe I can write a score."

"It's really just the basic part. We're still on the lookout."

(But... you're starting to understand.)

Pat looked at Chilari and Wayne.

Wayne was about to finish.

(I won't lose. Wayne)

Proceed with the final adjustment of the harp (harp) in order to finish the police as well.

Laurent was watching Wayne and Pat while working in the corner of the studio.

(Wayne and Pat have grown significantly. Range is well managed and finally working on sound competition principles. This will naturally improve performance just by leaving it alone.)

Magic Stone Status

Magic: 100 90

[Harp Status]

Special Effect: "Ghost Sound" A 2

In the afternoon, Lorraine received a visit from three people: Elio, Hans, and Will.

She wants to talk about something in a fold.

"Elio, Hans, Will, too. What's the matter with you? It's unusual. I can't believe the three of you are acting alone."

"Roland, we're ready for the A-Class Adventurer."

"Class A"?

"Oh, I saw how Lilianne fought, and I didn't think it was the way it was."

"How do I become a Class A? I want your help. [M] Can you help me?

"Okay. Let's meet."

Roland unfortunately had a full dining room for a meeting with the three of them.

Four people had no choice but to go to the tavern, but Lorraine noticed Carla in front of the workshop.

Looks like she visited Lorraine too.

Roland?

"What's going on?

"Everybody, wait a minute. I have to talk to her too."

Lorraine moved with Carla to a place where she could be two.

Tell Ellio and the others to wait in the tavern first.

"Long time no see. Carla, you saved my life in the last alliance. Thanks to you, I was able to escape the crisis."

"Thank you so much... for studying."

"Why were you there after that? I haven't heard from you in a while....."

Carla doesn't answer it and once she's out of sight.

"You defeated the Flooding Dragon."

"Yeah, someone wants to participate in a Class A Monster Quest. People in the city are in trouble with the floods."

When Lorraine said so, Carla remained silent again.

You try to say something, and you shut your mouth.

She repeated it for a while.

The clock hung on the wall tickled with time.

Lorraine waited patiently until she started talking, but she still didn't tell me anything.

I had no choice but to shake another topic.

"You tried to hurt me several times when you were diving in the dungeon."

"Did you notice?"

"It looks like this, and the Shura area is diving. The way you concealed your murderous intentions... wasn't good enough for you either."

"Mm."

"That killing wasn't personal. [M] Pat and Ellio told me. I hear you were trying to kill Yugan and Sein."

……

"Why would you want to kill an adventurer from outside the island?

"I am the family of dragon burials, descended from them."

"Family of Dragon Burials"?

"For generations, my ancestors performed the ritual of burying the giant Fire Dragon (Grand Fafnir)"

I see. You are the descendant of that clan... I... didn't know that. "

"Well, it's impossible not to know. It's been a long time since I've been taken up my role anyway. It's a family that only some people on the island know about."

Carla mocked herself.

"In the old days, the 'Giant Fire Dragon (Grand Fafnir)' was not so big or powerful. The people on the island were the only ones who could handle it. However, from one point on, the" giant Fire Dragon (Grand Fafnir) "suddenly gained strength. I don't know the cause. The people on the island couldn't handle it alone, so I finally asked the people off the island to help me. From there, this island went crazy. In search of rare metal, the Adventurer Alliance came from the outside, weakening the island's adventurers more and more. Nowadays, the Bandit Guild is the only one to challenge them outside. I still think so. At that time, if only we could manage not to rely on the people outside, but just stay with our own strength...."

Carla squeezed her fist on the desk with regret.

(I see. Is that what happened? She was alone in her struggle against a powerful adventurer coming from outside the island and the expansion of the 'Giant Fire Dragon (Grand Fafnir)'. Carrying the pride of a forgotten family.... But....)

"So whoever the adventurer comes from outside the island will be killed. But...."

Carla suddenly began to feel weak.

"You're not what you used to be. I raised an island adventurer, raised my skills and defeated the Flooding Dragon. I know you're thinking about the island, not just for your own convenience."

"Is that what brought you here this time?

After closing her eyes for the first time to get rid of her confusion, Carla never made up her mind.

"Hey, if you're on the side of the island, I wonder if I can use your power to get rid of the adventurers coming from outside."

I can't do that.

"Why is that...?"

"Carla, no matter how much you want, you can't stop the times."

"The flow of time...?

"That's right. The island's economy is premised on outside adventurers visiting it. You can't stop the Adventurer Alliance from coming from outside. I can't suppress the feelings of people who want to develop. Ever and ever. You can't stop people from walking. No one can stop you from getting stronger and stronger."

Carla distorted her face in distress.

There is a fierce conflict between the desire to be strong and the desire to resist change.

Loran waited patiently for her mind to be sorted out again.

"Is there any way...?

At last, Carla told me to squeeze it out.

"The needle of time cannot be undone. But you can change the shape and leave it."

"... leave?

"Yes, no matter how exposed to the current of times and how shape-shifting they are, some of them will never disappear. As you get stronger, the roots don't change."

When Laurent said so, Carla started crying.

"Can you tell me a little more about the dragon burial ritual? Your anger and sorrow. I want to know more about its roots. I can't stop an adventurer from coming out of the island, but I might be able to help you with something."

Later, Lorraine listened carefully to Carla's story and discussed it.

Carla was lost but decided to go for a Class A adventurer under Lorraine.