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The reply from the master arrived faster than I imagined.

The smelter I was inquiring about (artifact) - along with the details of the "Drain Trail Detector" - also came with a letter saying "Call me if you can't do anything about it," but I'd like to avoid that if possible.

Because if you ask a master of the master class to rescue you, or normally pay for it, it will be an amount that doesn't get seriously stylish.

The other day, I managed to pay off the debts of the Rotze family, so much so that it wasn't my eyes.

Most of all, he's a kind master at the same time, so I'm sure he'll forgive us as far as we can bribe him.

Because the Iris people I take care of are not the others in the red.

If you don't like it, even the aristocrats are relentless enough to kick it off.

However, even if the master himself forgives me, given the social influence of the master class, I am certain that things will be troublesome around me.

I'm sure you'll annoy your master.

"Still, if you're serious about imminent danger to your life, you have to think about crying."

That's right, I can't replace Mr. Iris and Mr. Kate's lives.

Mr. Nord?

Sounds cold, but doesn't he matter?

- No, I'd rather tell you to take responsibility.

I'm alchemy first, and I don't understand research first.

But also don't involve Mr. Iris and the others.

No matter how much the escort pays, this time, it's not a bit.

"... now is the time to analyze this"

Written on the paper sent to me by my master is how to make a drain trail detector.

Naturally it is not something that can be used as magic as it is, and you have to assemble magic considering that it is used through walnuts, which are alchemy organisms (homunculus), not myself.

Usually, magic is designed so that it can be realized as a smelter (artifact), so it's the opposite of the usual process, but this one isn't so difficult.

Because it is self-evident that it is easier to disassemble than to assemble.

The problem is how to make the magic extracted that way available to walnuts......

"Again, is it reasonable to use a magic circuit together? We also have to take into account the amount of magic the walnut can hold, and the combined use of the Demonic Crystal Stone is a must, I wonder? Hmm, it's harder than using it yourself..."

And even if this could be achieved, the only thing that is possible is to 'discern the path that might lead us outside'.

Luckily for us, we'll find our way there, and if we can get out there, there's not even on this one, but that's too optimistic.

Multiple proposals should be considered, including my own going to the rescue.

"Any other smelting equipment (artifacts) that might be useful… in case you should also make smelting drugs (potions) …?

I repeatedly bothered to consider a number of ways to achieve my goal of rescuing Mr. Iris safely.

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"Nord, is there a problem? Of course we understand the danger of demons coming out..."

Iris wrinkled between her brows with a look that mixed anxiety and some annoyance at Nordrad, who showed her how to deny Kate's words, which she said seemed okay for the time being.

"No, that's a problem before that. You guys don't seem very conscious, but this place is pretty hot."

"Huh... ah!

Nordrad pointed me out, and Kate raised her voice as if she was annoyed.

The heat protection equipment that Iris and Kate wear is of such high quality that they don't feel as much heat right next to the lava.

There was no discomfort due to heat in this area, which is fairly low in temperature compared to there, but Nordrad's stuff would perform a few steps less than the two of us.

If you look closely at him, he still sweats on his forehead, which occasionally drips and wets the ground.

Around that time, the ambient temperature here was high.

It will be difficult to recover health where we have rested in such a state, and water consumption will increase.

"Did you have a problem with that one... Nord, are you okay?

"I'm still working out. Fortunately, the floating tent Sarasa-kun made has a temperature control function, so if you don't mind the magic, you can rest there. I'll be fine."

"Right....... hmm? Then what's the problem?

Iris nods a little hoarsely and then tilts his neck wonderfully.

"So, magic, it is. Same goes for my heat protection gear, but just wearing it consumes magic all the time. If it's hot around here, it's too late."

The heat-proof equipment used by the Nordrads also has high insulation properties on the materials themselves, but that alone can't make them comfortable in hot zones, combined with enhanced insulation performance by magic and internal cooling.

The magic used at that time is usually the magic power of the wearer, but its magic consumption depends on ambient temperatures, and the situation that magic power continues to be consumed at all times, even where it is not so hot, is burdensome for the body.

"I don't really seem to care how high quality your heat protection gear is, but it would still consume magic, wouldn't it?

In fact, Iris and the others' heat protection equipment is so high that it can't be sold in stores.

The comfort of Sarasa, who is not confident in the stamina, to operate for a long time, even if the combat and magic are high. A high degree of magic efficiency that allows even less magical Iris to act with Sarasa while retaining comparable performance.

Made out of Sarasa's guilt that "it's a little easier for me…" it had a performance that normally wouldn't have to worry about magic consumption, but they didn't know if Iris' magic would remain even if he worked in hot environments for decades.

I can think about it and Iris and the others have a serious look on their face.

"Yes, that's a big problem."

"Right? If you stop beating the heat, your magic will recover slowly, and your water consumption will increase."

"Besides, we have to use magic to get that water out... a vicious cycle."

"Yeah. I... well, I wish I could at least move, but you guys need to stay strong enough to fight."

"If we don't have this... oh, no. It's subtle to have a day without a fight."

I tried taking my coat off to try it, Iris, but to the too much heat around me, I shake my head and put it back on right away.

The ambient temperatures are not as hot as' life-threatening immediately without heat protection gear ', but if you sleep overnight without any preparation, they are as hot as dying of heat stroke in the morning.

"I mean, out of magic is a slice of life,"

"That's the thing. I can bribe with Demon Crystal Stone to some extent, but maybe, when the Demon Crystal Stone is gone, it collapses all at once. Unless your ability to recover magic is particularly high."

"... no, you're probably right about Mr. Nord"

It is possible to maintain the status quo if the thermal protection gear and the minimum amount of magic consumed to produce water are commensurate with the amount of magic restored in this environment, but Iris and Nordrad, as well as Kate, among the three, would be quite subtle lines.

Besides, if you consume health in battle and elsewhere, it will also affect the amount of magic restored, and naturally, the consumption of water will increase, and consequently the consumption of magic.

Around here, Sarasa's assumption that she herself had no worries about magic may be considered a sweet part, but in the first place, Iris, Kate and Nordrad are issues that should be dealt with under their own responsibility. It would be wrong of you to blame Sarasa.

"Based on that, well, let's figure out a policy"

Nordrad gave a slightly tired look and grinned nicely as he wiped his sweat.