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After opening the door with some security spells, I entered the magic laboratory with Himon.
“Could you please turn around and wait for a moment?”
“yes.”
Himon followed my words faithfully.
After drawing the magic circle, I looked at him.
“I’m planning on casting a spell on Himon-sama from now on. Is that okay with you?”
“If it’s magic… … .”
“It’s an illusion magic. It’s to prevent the magic circle from leaking out, so I hope you understand.”
“Okay, just wait a moment.”
After he finished speaking, he took off his necklace.
I already had a deep understanding of that necklace.
An artifact with magic resistance.
The grade was roughly that of a magic item.
‘Pass.’
Himon passed the test I gave him with ease.
“Is this an artifact?”
“Yes. I released it for a moment because it is an item with magic resistance.”
“You are conscientious.”
Himon smiled brightly at those words.
“Deceiving others into doing business is something that only a conman would do, not a merchant.”
Honesty, faith.
The traits didn’t lie.
“You can look back now.”
He turned around at my words and looked at the floor.
“Is this… … that magic circle?”
“It may look a little different because of the magic, but that’s basically it.”
The illusion was placed over the magic circle.
The story was that the magic circle that Himon and I were looking at had a different shape.
“Now, let me show you the effectiveness of this magic circle. The catalyst is a single low-grade mana stone.”
I placed a low-level mana stone on top of the magic circle and breathed mana into it.
Wait a moment, water begins to gushing out from above the magic circle.
Jorrrrrr… … .
At first it was only a very small amount, but as time passed, the water gushed out more and more quickly.
The amount of water that would come out if you turned the water on full blast in the sink was now flowing out like it would come out of a fountain.
I used mana to transfer the spring water into a container.
It was only a matter of time before the large container I had prepared in advance was filled with water.
Of course, it didn’t end there.
Every time I brought the container, it didn’t take long for the water to start overflowing.
As each of them was filled, Himon’s eyes grew bigger.
The amount of water that has come out so far is far more than what can be created from a normal magic circle.
“… … Baron. Didn’t you say you used one of the lower-grade mana stones as a catalyst?”
“Yes, that’s right.”
“But the amount of water… … .”
“Quite a lot, huh?”
He nodded absentmindedly to what I said.
“… … Yes. The amount of water that has flowed out so far is incomparable to that of a normal magic circle. How long will the water continue to be created?”
“The amount released so far is probably around 20% of the total.”
“… … Is that true? I am beginning to doubt whether this sight is due to the Baron’s magic.”
“Touch the water. The only thing illusion magic can fool is sight.”
If it was a great wizard, I wouldn’t know, but usually it was like that.
He looked at me as he gulped down the water without even touching it.
“… … Oh my god. This isn’t a hallucination.”
“What good would it do me if I lied? If Himon-sama wants to distribute it, I can personally sign the highest-level magic contract.”
Top-tier magic contracts and guarantees.?
As the two words came out, faith filled Himon’s eyes.
Even if he was a great wizard, he could not go against the highest level magic contract.
“If that’s really the case, we at Elwin would definitely like to be in charge of distributing this magic circle!”
“Okay. Let’s go back to the office for now.”
“yes.”
So Himon and I moved to the office.
“Himon-sama.”
“yes.”
“How much do you think this magic circle should be distributed for?”
“Hmm… … . Considering the famine, I think it’s worth at least four hundred platinum coins. Water has become scarce, and once you buy a magic circle, you can use it over and over again. However… … .”
He hesitated for a moment and then spoke carefully.
“It will be difficult to distribute this for a long time. Even if there are restrictions in the contract, the buyers will not be able to stop the outflow of magic circles indefinitely.”
He was right.
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At first, you may be able to sell it for a very high price, but after about two months, the shape of the magic circle will slowly begin to spread.
What if some thugs attack and steal the shape of the magic circle?
Considering the famine, it would not have been surprising if such things had happened frequently.
Since it is something that happened not voluntarily but by force, the restrictions of the contract will be of no use unless both parties conspire to do so.
‘Well… … Actually, that’s not so bad.’
The weakening of the Central Continent due to famine was not a good thing for me either.
Because the story was that the number of people who would fight alongside me in the future would decrease.
It was good that the magic circle was spread widely.
Of course, this is on the premise that I have gained the maximum benefit.
“It’s a story about a seasonal business.”
“Yes. It’s best to sell as much as possible in a short period of time. Of course, if you have the distribution network of our Elwin Group, it’s possible. If you choose our Group, Baron, you will never regret it.”
“Okay. If it’s the company that Big Brother introduced, I think I can trust it. Let’s draw up a contract. Do you have a magic contract?”
“Yes. Because I always carry it with me.”
He nodded and immediately took out the highest level magic contract.
Certainly, as he was the top tier of the largest mana stone in the empire, the magic contract he held was also of a very high grade.
So Himon and I started writing up the contract.
It was a breeze to get the right provisions in place.
Four hundred platinum coins?
It was the price attached to the magic circle.
Now it was time to talk about how to divide the profits.
“Himon-sama.”
“yes.”
“Honestly, there isn’t much difficulty in distributing magic circles, right? They’re not heavy, and they don’t require much escort either.”
“… … That’s right.”
“Let’s split the sales profits in half. Even if we split it that way, money will probably pour into the top.”
Himon nodded at my words.
“I will do that.”
Now, just sit still and money will start coming in steadily.
While the contract was being written, Himon spoke.
“Your Majesty.”
“yes.”
“After supplying magic circles to the noble families, can we lower the price a little when releasing the quantity to other families?”
Of course.
Four hundred platinum coins.
It was a price range that was quite burdensome for ordinary families except for the prestigious ones. If the price continues to be fixed, sales will decrease at some point.
It would be much better to sell at a high price at first and then gradually lower the price over time.
There is a reason why they say, “Park Li Da Mae”.
Himon seemed to be aware of it too.
“Yes. Whatever it is, just sell as many as you can in a short period of time. That’s what I want.”
“All right.”
So the contract was completed.
After exchanging autographs with each other.
As the contract turned to dust, Himon began to look at me.
There was surprise in his eyes.
“I thought you were great, given your accomplishments so far, but I didn’t know you were this good at contracts.”
“I know because I’ve done it a few times.”
“Hoo… …A magic contract?”
“Yes. It’s all thanks to experience.”
Well, I didn’t lie.
Although the experiences he and I are recalling may be of quite different kinds.
“It’s already this late.”
“Yes, that’s right. Oh, by the way, I’m planning on using a magic circle to supply water to the territory in a little while. I think it would be a good idea for you to take a look.”
“Yes, I will do that.”
After a while, Himon and I went out of the office.
Leonhard and Simton.
After gathering the soldiers there, they began to move towards the farmland.
Himon, who was watching the soldiers following behind, looked at me.
“Baron. What are those soldiers holding? They look like iron plates… … .”
“It’s a sheet metal. I have a use for it.”
As we moved towards the farmland, the gazes of the villagers turned towards us.
It must be because of the soldiers moving behind me, keeping pace with my steps.
He spoke to the soldiers who came carrying the iron plates, grumbling.
“Put it down here.”
“ancient!”
The soldiers who answered vigorously put down the iron plate.
“Everyone, stand guard around here. Simton, you go over there for a moment.”
At those words, the soldiers moved in all directions.
Only Leonhard and Himon were left. I took out the Mana Cutter and began to carve a magic circle onto the iron plate I had placed on the floor.
If you carve it into the dirt, it might work right away, but the shape of the magic circle could change over time. That’s why it was an item that had been prepared in advance by blacksmiths.
After drawing the entire magic circle, I covered it with a black cloth.
Then he called the soldiers.
“Bring me plates 2, 3, 4, and 5.”
Iron plates that had been shaped by blacksmiths in advance. Using them, he planned to surround the magic circle drawn on the iron plates in all directions.
Just like a square truck.
The place where the mana stone is to be placed is designed to protrude slightly outward.
Here, a hole was already made in advance, shaped like the spout of a kettle, for the water to come out.
It was similar to a kind of water tank.
In order to see the magic circle inside, you’ll have to break through the thick iron plate.
In addition, he planned to maintain strict security using soldiers and knights.
This way, the magic circle will not be revealed for a while.
Meanwhile, the soldiers who had brought the iron plates placed them at the designated locations.
Himon’s eyes lit up at the sight of the iron plates fitting together so perfectly that it felt like putting together Lego blocks.
“Security is very tight.”
“Before selling all the magic circles at the top of Elwin, it would be best to keep them strictly secure. I plan to weld all the iron plates except for the upper part that will act as a lid.”
Sometimes I had to clean the inside too, so I couldn’t just weld everything together.
The very top was supposed to be blocked with chains and padlocks.
Thanks to Leonhardt, who lifted the iron plate while wearing his Aura, it was not difficult to place the iron plate on top. After assembling the iron plate, he called out to Simton, who was standing far away.
Simton approached and tilted his head.
“My Lord. I think you were drawing a magic circle earlier… … Is that right?”
“Oh. Right.”
“What are these plates?”
When I explained to him what the water tank was for, he nodded as if he understood something.
Then, Simton’s gaze moved towards the water tank.
I guess it was probably because of curiosity.
He looked at me after observing the water tank for a while.
“If I activate the magic circle and leave it alone, will water continue to pour out?”
“That’s not it. You have to turn the handle near the spout to get the water to come out.”
It was kind of like a faucet.
Simton, who had been looking at the handle carefully at my words, asked a question.
“What happens if the inside is full of water without turning it? What if the water keeps filling up… …”
“Don’t worry about that. When you activate the magic circle, it’s designed so that the water only rises up to the area of this box.”
Steel water tank.
Although it looked crude on the outside, it was actually an item with all sorts of magic added to it.
It’s been designed so meticulously that water won’t overflow inside.
“……okay.”
“Take care of it. You’ll be in charge of this for the time being.”
“……yes?”
“Don’t be so surprised. It’s not difficult. Just put in a lower-grade mana stone whenever the lifespan of the mana stone ends. Of course, you also need to infuse mana into it from time to time.”
It wasn’t difficult, just annoying.
“… … Don’t you need time to deactivate the magic circle in between?”
“That’s right. It could be overloaded. I know that.”
“The wizard within the territory is now… … .”
“It’s just you and me. I’m a very busy person.”
The few magicians that were still within the territory had long since been driven out due to corruption.
As if he understood the situation, the guy sighed.
“… … It seems like it would be a very troublesome task… … .”
“It shouldn’t take long. I’m thinking of hiring a separate wizard to take on this role. Maybe it’ll take about two weeks to a month?”
“Is this the only thing I have to manage? The soldiers are carrying quite a lot of iron plates.”
“I’m going to try making one more like this.”
In order to manage the vast farmlands, one more magic circle had to be installed.
This way, farmers can go back and forth to get water.
I would like to try making a reservoir.
Unfortunately, there was no magic circle that could produce that much water. Even if there were, it would most likely require the highest grade mana stones as materials.
For now, this level of supply is the best.
“Whew… … Okay, I understand.”
“I’ll triple your salary this month.”
“I will work hard!”
Money was everything, whether it was Hyundai or here.
If you give him some rice cakes, he will figure it out.
Now it was time to weld the assembled plates.
This required extremely high temperatures.
‘I guess I’ll have to compress the magic.’
The first magic that came to mind was fire.
Even simple magic can have its power greatly increased by compressing its range.
What if all the flames compressed to the limit were combined in one place?
‘I guess we can create a temperature that can melt even an iron plate?’
Magic compression and superposition.?
For a normal wizard, it wouldn’t have been strange for him to try and cross the Jordan River.
This is because it required such a high level of mana control.
But for me, they were not difficult.
“Everyone, stay away from me. If you don’t want to get used to it.”
Immediately afterwards, a spark with a mixed drive method appeared above my hand.
