武器を取る
When people think of another world, they think of swords and magic, right?
I thought the same thing.
I've always seen theories about magical expeditions, but not many novels or manga have I ever seen a complete description of crafting.
It's frustrating to have to ask my friends about foreign novels and see them actually being made.
But now?
I was reborn in another world. I can make anything I want!
But first.
"Faust, would you mind going up to the stands and accepting the honor given to you?"
It is a simple ceremony, a graduation ceremony that we asked for simplification. You may wonder why you asked for a simple ritual. 、
"Congratulations on passing the mage ritual, obtaining the seal, and earning the title of mage."
The seal of the mage was bestowed as a blessing by the archmage. It is a subtle and invisible mark, but it can be sensed by using mana.
"Thank you, Archmage."
Requesting a basic ceremony can be done for a simple reason.
"You are the youngest graduate of the Academy of Magical Sciences."
I'm a genius.
When I am reborn, the only thing I have is common sense shared on Earth. But it was enough. Anyway, I was able to expand my knowledge, so that's enough.
It allowed me to better understand the subjects of this world and make informed guesses with conclusions that were no different from the norm.
And thanks to my knowledge, I was able to graduate earlier than my peers.
"I did my best, haha!"
Being humble in this situation is not beneficial to me. When I say that I didn't make much of a deal after achieving such an important achievement, others will take it as irony.
"You did your best... What about the others?"
"Archmage, as I said, I did my best, their best and mine are different things."
"I always hear that when Faust isn't sleeping or eating, he's in the library and immersed in his studies."
I smiled and nodded, I can't help it, magic is very funny.
"Whatever path you take, I hope it will be useful to the Empire."
"I'm going to be an Armsman."
"Arms Merchant... You say..."
"Yes, I've always been as creative as you see it."
The archmage nodded at my words, but didn't ask any more. I have already taken away his precious time by this little request of mine, it's time to stop being shameless and keep the magnificent mage around.
"Then I won't take any more time for the Archmage."
"That's right, unfortunately, we can't keep you by our side, but I wish you the best, Faust."
"Thank you."
This concludes the ceremony. There is a reason why the ceremony was held silently. As the youngest mage at 15 years old, I was blessed with that privilege.
Oh, and also, the reason I was able to keep that ritual away from many eyes, including the Emperor, was not only because I was a genius, but also because I had made a pact with the Archmage.
By giving my research in order, he will gain credibility, and in turn I will gain favor. And the favor was used to conduct a silent ceremony.
Thankfully, it worked. Not because he used favors just to hide himself from the eyes of the ultimate talent hunter like the Emperor, but because he likes to hide his identity.
I had a plan, I can't let some talent hunters ruin it.
Anyway, after the ceremony, I left the academy and went to my workshop. I mentioned the Arms merchant earlier.
This world is very unique.
A thousand years ago, the world was prosperous. Lived under the guidance of God, but the devil attacked. They came from another world and tried to take over this world.
In a brutal and difficult battle, this world was victorious, but at its cost. The god who guided and protected this world died, but his legacy did not. He left gifts for all races.
The ability allows you to summon spirits. Why spirits? Since spirits can take on elements, elemental spirits could set fire at no cost. Not surprisingly, the races of this world studied spirit summoning.
And this is where Arms comes in. The race discovered that spirits can inhabit objects and endow them with unique powers. For example, the spirit of the Fire element inhabits the sword, and depending on the user, this sword could be the flaming sword used in mythology.
I did my own research. Many years ago, research was conducted and it is detailed that spirits can take in not only elements, but also other attributes.
What I've found through my research is that spirits don't address other attributes, but [concepts]. How does it work? If the spirit takes up the concept of [defense], it embodies a concept that is faithful to its purpose.
This is the research I gave to the archmage. Why throw away valuable research? Well, I learned a few years ago that the race has lost its territory to the devil.
I'd rather part with my valuable research than get greedy and die before making my first Arms.
Hopefully, my research will find application to the entire empire. All I have to do is apply the research I did first and enjoy a head start.
I entered the workshop, my workshop looks dilapidated on the outside, but pristine on the inside. Why is that? To keep a low profile.
My workshop is located in a 4-star district. The fourth Star District is the name from the Arms ranking. Arms is ranked by stars.
1 star is the best and 5 stars is the weakest.
I approach the desk and pull a rectangular object on the side, with a numeric keypad on the left and a sphere-like object on the right.
I dialed a specific number and waited for someone else to answer my call.
"Greed, long time no see."
"I heard the news, congratulations on your graduation."
"There should be no news."
"Don't underestimate the Evergreen Information Network."
"Since I was silent for several months, you probably guessed it."
"Hahaha, of course, you can't go against the Archmage...!"
This is Greed from my friend, the Evergreen family. I saved him by accident a few years ago and helped him become the head of his family. Sometimes we chat casually.
It is a grid of the Evergreen family. I accidentally helped him a few years ago, and he became the head of the family. Occasionally, we chat casually.
"Now that I've graduated, you know what that means," I said with a grin.
"Of course, we can finally hand out invitations, right?"
"Yep, make sure the person who receives my invitation is worthy, I always trust your eyes."
"Who do you think you're talking to?" My eyes will never fail me!"
Greed is a good judge of character and is better at judging people than I am. After all, the Evergreen family is a family of merchants. Good judgment of character is a necessary skill for families.
"Anyway, I think you'll find clients sooner rather than later."
"Why is that?"
"I was already scouting for champions, and when her arms broke on the front line, her confidence and self-esteem dropped."
Arms is not just the embodiment of a concept, it has another function. It's also about connecting with people. The spirits came from the spirit world, thanks to which the spirits were able to connect with the spirits of the user. But there are drawbacks.
When a user breaks Arms, they will feel like something is missing from your soul. That is... harsh, cruel,At the Bureau, spirits were used as companions and summons before they became part of weapons.
"What type of Arms?"
"She's called [Shining Star]. Defense Arms. It's a beast, it took six demons to scratch it and a named demon to actually destroy it."
"That Arms is a beast, what kind of assessment?"
"3 stars"
3 stars. I may be in the fourth star district, where most of the four-star arms were sold like candy, but I'm sure they can match the arms in quality. Since I did not only study Arms, I quietly gave up on conceptual research on Arms.
I've learned a lot and applied it in practice, I've seen what good arms can do.
"If she's still finding Arms, give her an invitation, at your will."
"I will."
I stretched a little and started to prepare. Prepare the materials for creating Arms.
