The Returned Sword King Decided to Become a Tyrant Chapter 37
Lotus Blooming in Regret (7)
The land that used to be a barren wasteland has now taken on a rather nice appearance thanks to the buildings that have been built there.
The scenery and atmosphere are now familiar.
There were buildings with a wide variety of purposes, from a hall where Caymentum’s methods were demonstrated to a mine entrance with strict security.
Finally, a huge blacksmith shop was completed in the middle of the temporary residence.
The beginning of the fortress will extend out from this facility.
Surely, this sight will serve as proof that my actions have led them in the right direction.
The first thing the dwarves did after completing the forge was to reorganize their equipment.
“It’s a blacksmith shop, a blacksmith shop!”
“Prepare iron for the clan to use!”
“Poohahaha! Melt it all!”
While saying that, there were times when all the pickaxes that had been distributed were thrown into the furnace, but in the end, as the dwarves’ engineering was combined, the efficiency of the work gradually began to increase.
And the architect, who arrived shortly thereafter, was astonished at the scene unfolding before his eyes.
“Are you saying that all of these are the remains of a castle wall dug in just three days?”
A pit spanning several kilometers welcomed the men.
The dwarves were digging up dirt with big smiles on their faces, and even at this moment, the pit was continuing to grow wider.
There were only twenty dwarves.
“But, but they… … Uh uh… … .”
“Dwarf.”
“Ah! What are those dwarves holding?”
George glanced at the dwarf standing in the direction the architect had pointed, then opened his mouth as if it was nothing.
“They said it was a miner.”
“……yes?”
Mining… what?
The architect, who had just given a breathless answer, continued speaking while waving his arms.
“Oh, anyway, are you saying that you’re selling land like that? No matter how I look at it, that’s… … .”
It looked like a large awl attached to an iron plate the size of an arm.
The only thing that’s unique about it is the small magic stone attached to the back. How on earth do you dig the ground with something like that?
No, but is it really true that the rumors about the discovery of a being called a dwarf were true?!
The dwarfs that they encountered right before their eyes and the strange sights that unfolded one after another piqued the curiosity of those who had been called to this place.
George had no choice but to lead them and approach the dwarf himself.
And the scene that happened next was predictable even without having to see it directly.
“Look at that!”
“oh my god!”
An awl that spins with a tremendous noise.
Even with just a light touch, the solid ground began to erode away.
And how much time has passed?
It really didn’t take more than a few minutes to carve out a wall that was almost a meter high.
It was a sight I had never seen before, even in my imagination.
“… … That’s ridiculous.”
“This is… … the dwarf that only appears in legends… … .”
“Anyway, you just need to focus on building the wall as per the contract. Of course, you are strictly prohibited from revealing what you see here.”
“Oh, of course.”
That moment when I nodded my head out of habit with such a dejected expression.
Surtr, who was coming out of the pit after finishing his work, found them and approached them happily.
“Oh, are these the humans who came to help us?”
“Yes.”
“Hmm… … .”
Surtr pulled back the hard hat he was wearing and began to carefully examine the forearms of the janitors.
As the burdensome yet serious gaze caused a flurry of coughs here and there, Surtr said, wiping away his dissatisfied expression.
“It will be hard to keep up with our dwarves’ construction schedule. But since we share the same goal of building the wall, let’s work together and achieve it.”
“Ah! Yes, I understand.”
“Follow me.”
Only then did the architect and the handymen realize once again what kind of place they had come to.
The plans for the castle wall construction were revealed only after going through rigorous verification and examination by the guild.
And the name of the person responsible for all this was none other than the King of Esteban.
‘Yeah. I can’t stay surprised forever!’
Ahem!
Because they have come here confidently after overcoming fierce competition.
Surtr looked at the tunnel being dug and asked the architect who was coughing so vainly.
“This pit is the foundation for the construction of the wall. Have you confirmed the shape of the wall that will be built?”
“Yes. If you mean the triple-layered walls… … .”
“Good. This is a blueprint that our dwarves have personally modified. Please take a look.”
“Yes, it is an honor.”
Surtr handed the blueprint he was holding to the architect.
Then he thrust his palm into the air as if telling me to read it straight away.
Then the architect began to read the blueprint with shining eyes.
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“… … .”
However, it didn’t take long for the architect’s expectations to become mysteriously distorted.
An error hidden in the blueprint immediately caught my eye.
“… … Excuse me, are you sure you gave me the correct blueprint?”
“Yes, that’s right. We’ll follow that structure in general, but modify the detailed functions as much as possible.”
“Ha, but this design is against logic. Look at this.”
The architect expressed his frustration by pointing to a point on the blueprint.
“What is this strange construction technique? Why do they leave empty spaces in the interior of the walls where stones should be placed?”
“Ah! I’m thinking of installing gears to make it easier to move around in that area and place an elevator there. Even if it’s a small space, it’s all about how you use it.”
“Eh, Elevator… … Tur? Oh, anyway, that’s not what I meant… … If you leave the interior empty like this, it won’t be able to withstand the live load of soldiers running around the ramparts. It’ll all collapse!”
Next, the place that urgent finger pointed to was the watchtower located on the outer wall square.
“This is the same. Not only would it be impossible to build such an absurd structure using only rocks, but even if it were built, it would collapse on the spot if attacked by enemy magic.”
“Don’t worry. The durability tests have already been completed.”
It’s better to see it than to hear about it.
Surtr dismissed it and nodded in the direction where the materials were being created.
“Go and find our clan there. They will give you the answer.”
At that time, I hastily concluded that it was impossible.
Just as the prince did to himself.
“……All right.”
As the workers with half-and-half expressions rushed away, Surtr, who had been watching them closely, spoke to George.
“Are you also returning to Esteban today?”
“Yes, well. We’ll probably leave as soon as we’re ready. The workers have arrived.”
George continued, nodding to the men preparing the carriage line.
“Don’t worry, the Sun Knights will be stationed here for the time being.”
“… … I see.”
Now all that remained was to work with the workers to lead the construction project.
Pure freedom as originally promised.
And there was no coercion or interference.
‘Isn’t it your consideration that you suggested we come to this land? … .’
Only now did the dwarves begin to realize the meaning of his words.
It was just ridiculous to pursue happiness while regretting foolish choices.
“… … That’s it, I’ll go finish what I was doing. You go do what you have to do too.”
“Yeah, well.”
George shrugged and walked away.
* * *
“Your Majesty, all preparations have been completed.”
I nodded to the coachman’s polite voice.
All of the additional supplies had been placed on the floor, and instead, what was carried onto the wagon was refined mithril.
And its identity was so well packaged that even the coachman could not tell.
“Good.”
The mission, which could have been short if it was short and long if it was long, ended here.
Now it was time for him to once again take up his role as the First Prince.
I looked at the plain where the foundation was being established.
‘Were there any achievements in your own way?’
The dwarven clan and the mithril mines here will be of great help to me in the future.
A weapon that is sharper and stronger than anything else…
It was a fate I created with my own hands.
At that moment, George, who was sitting on the carriage with his chin resting on his hand, jumped down and said.
“But are we going to set off like this?”
“What does that mean?”
“You mean, do you really not have to call them?”
When he said ‘they’, he was referring to the dwarves and the Knights of the Sun.
Those who are still doing their best in their positions… … .
I answered with a snicker.
“At a time when success or failure is at stake, we cannot afford to waste time on such cumbersome etiquette.”
“Of course.”
After hearing the guy’s little grumble, I turned around.
“Let’s go.”
“Now, just wait a minute!”
I turned my gaze to the voice heard from far away.
The owner of the voice was Surtr, running towards them carrying a long box.
George laughed.
“It runs well.”
“… … .”
Huh! Huh!
The boy ran hard on his short legs and arrived in front of the departing carriage, panting for breath.
My eyebrows furrowed at the sight of her anxious yet pitiful appearance.
“What now?”
“Well, actually… … .”
“Speak slowly.”
“Ugh, hmph… … Oh, thank you.”
How quickly did he come running?
The guy was swaying as if he was about to faint, even though he was breathing hard.
After a long time, I was finally able to hear the guy’s story.
“What’s the matter?”
“… …Actually, I wanted to tell you this.”
As he said this, he carefully handed me the long box he had been carrying.
To be exact, it was closer to a display case for storing things than a box.
The interior was wrapped in white cloth.
“What is this?”
“That is… … the first sword completed in the clan’s forge.”
“knife?”
I gently lifted the bundle that had been wrapping the contents.
A turquoise sword can be seen briefly within it.
At first glance, the sword looked like a carved jewel, transparent and beautiful, and the gracefully curving wave patterns even appeared blue depending on the angle, which was enough to elicit admiration.
Its appearance, which exists endlessly, is like a work of art.
Even George, who was standing next to her, sighed at the prospect of her skin being peeled off.
“… … Huh, it’s Mithril.”
“Yes. You don’t have to worry, since we used the Mithril that was supposed to be our share.”
The Mithril they will receive as their share.
Clearly. It was the Mithril he had asked to receive that day.
I asked the guy, feeling a surge of surprise in my response.
“I thought you acknowledged that it was okay to use it freely?”
It was difficult to even guess how much of their tiny share had been forged to reforge this much pure mithril.
Are you saying that you used it to give me something like that?
But the guy nodded without a moment’s hesitation.
“That is the will of me and my clan.”
Although their first meeting had been a bit awkward, now their clan felt truly attracted to the First Prince.
I also came to know that the knowledge and character he possessed were not false, and I also felt like I wanted to watch his steps closely.
No longer bound by material things or fairy contracts.
It was a short time, but it was long enough to be seen through the eyes of a fairy.
“It took some time to refine the Mithril more perfectly. I wanted to tell you in advance, but I couldn’t because it was just completed. However, I believe that the clan’s wishes were conveyed.”
“… … .”
“Ahem! Ah, anyway, I made a form based on the sword you were using, so it should be usable. Of course, you won’t be satisfied with this much… … .”
“It’s a good sword.”
“uh?”
I asked, looking at Surtr who was momentarily dumbfounded by the unexpected answer.
“Does the sword have a name?”
“No, not yet… … .”
“That’s good. I just thought of one the moment I saw it.”
The name of the sword that came to mind.
It was the name of a sword used by a foolish king who lost the sword of the previous king.
The pledge of someone who has decided never to step on that tram again.
“The name of this sword is Elbern.”
As I said that, I pulled out Elbern’s sword.
At the same time, a red aura surrounds it and flutters.
Sunlight poured down on the figure, which seemed to be surrounded by flower petals.
“That’s right.”
And George, who was watching the scene from behind, couldn’t help but quietly express his dissatisfaction.
“Everything that guy does becomes a painting.”
Because the scene was like something out of a legend.
