"I know that black steel is the perfect weapon for the weapon I'm looking for, but a bulky weapon like a hammer is a bit... stronger than black steel, so I'd prefer a sword or sword if I could."
"Fufufu... I'm actually studying how to use this black steel right now. And recently, the ultra-high-temperature mistryl cutter has finally managed to cut it! That's what I made with this black steel plate. If you shape this like it and make a pattern, it will hardly be cut, but it will look like a knife. Actually, it's like a metal plate. How about that?"
Gantetsu shows off a black steel plate with his face.
It would be amazing just to say that black steel was processed into a plate shape, but it is a free plate no matter what the pattern is attached.....
However, it certainly satisfies the condition that it is strong and cannot be slashed.
"By the way, have you ever made alloys out of black steel and other metals?
"Hmm? Alloy...? I didn't have that idea... no, but..."
Mr. Guntez entered his world whispering bumps and talking to himself.
When I "insight" black steel, there was information that it had high affinity with other metals.
From there, I wondered if there might be a way to increase strength by combining black steel with other metals.
"Looks like it's worth a try... but it won't work soon, so it's hard to use it for this weapon."
"That's right. Are you sure you want to make the blade from the black steel you just proposed?
"Ahh, leave it to me!! It's going to be the world's first black steel sword! My arm! Ah, I think you got it, but shouldn't it get pretty heavy?
"Yes, don't worry about the weight"
There seems to be a lot of room for research on black steel. Mr. Guntez, who was looking at it, was a boulder.
"I think we can do it by today because the base is already made and the shape is not just processed. If not, you can come and pick it up after evening."
"Okay, thank you. How much is it?
"It's like a prototype this time... so why don't you use this weapon to give me some comfort and information? I'd like to check my weapon regularly... and if you help me, the weapon itself is free."
"I would be very helpful... but at least pay for the cost..."
"Ahh, I don't mind. I don't have a taste for testing black steel weapons like this. It really helps."
"... I see. Thank you very much."
I bowed my head to Mr. Guntez.
It is true that it is a tester, but I think it is also because it is a child of my parents that they serve me.
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Ask Gantetsu to make a sword and brag the city with Air.
I hang out with Mr. Air and do window shopping at decorative and clothing stores.
He's an adventurer who puts himself in battle, so he doesn't buy anything like that, but he likes to see it. I knew it was a girl.
I took a break at the restaurant because I was tired from walking around the shop.
"Thank you, Mr. Air, for introducing the blacksmith today. I think we can make a good weapon out of it."
"It's okay, I was thinking about going, too. It was fun to see the city. My parents' house is in the countryside of the mountains, so I was a little scared to go into an urban shop alone."
"I understand! I'm also from a country village, so I'm a little nervous."
"That's right!... it's a little ridiculous to let them in even though they're both countrymen."
The two of you are excited by the country talk.
I thought it was quite a country, but Mr. Air really lived in the woods. Well, it's an elf, and it's Temple that has a settlement in the woods.
While doing so, the sun soon fell.
Well, it's time to pick it up at the blacksmith's and go home.
"That's right. Before that, thank you for today. It's not a big deal....."
That's how I handed Miss Air a small box.
Air looks up in surprise.
"Hey!? When did this happen... ah, thank you. Can I open it?
"Please, open it."
When Air opens the box, a silver bangle peeks into her face.
One small green magic stone is embedded in a simple bangle.
Air was staring at it, so I thought maybe I wanted it, so I bought it secretly.
"It seems that a magical stone is embedded with the magic of the 'Wind Barrier'. It only activates automatically once in a while. It's not that powerful...."
"This... ah, thank you..."
Mr. Air took the bangle out of the box and put it on his arm.
I look at it and dye my cheeks.
"Thank you for spending the day with me."
We both laugh and leave the store.
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When I got to the blacksmith, Mr. Guntez was waiting for me.
"Whoa, here we go. The first black steel knife," Night One. "
Remove Night One from the black sheath.
It weighs more than the size of a sword. It weighs two or three times as much as a sword of the same size. It's fine because there is no problem at all with the arm strength.
The sword remains black steel and is sucked in black.
The shape is only a sword, but when I look at the blade, I can see that there is no taste of slashing.
Yeah, perfect for the performance I'm looking for.
"There is a trial area in the back, so you should try it. Probably not."
Yes, I'd like to shake it a bit.
From the back entrance of the blacksmith, a straw was installed in the garden.
Lower Night One to your hips and stand in front of the straw.
"Fu!!
Throw a knife at the straw.
I can reconfirm that there is a great resistance to the arm and that there is still no flavor of slashing.
The straw was broken and torn up and down.
"... uhh, won't you die if you eat this even if it doesn't taste like slashing?
"... if you meet with my sword, my sword will break."
"Hmm... if you punch Mr. Muskel, the straw will be shattered, and I think it's just as strong as this to meet them. Thank you, Mr. Gantetsu, for making a good sword."
"I don't know if I can read this as a sword. I'd like you to try the prototype again on the alloy of black steel and other metals, if you say it well.
"Yes! Let me use it!
"Mm-hmm. Let's get in touch with the school when we can. Well then, occasionally you can come and fix your weapon."
"I see. Thank you very much."
He carried a new sword, Night One, and walked back to the dorm lightly.