Tensei Shite Inaka de Slowlife wo Okuritai - Chapter 554

Magic Stone Crafting

After defeating Schugel, Ra-chan and I decided to leave the mansion and head to the royal capital.

　We get into the Misfeed family carriage parked in front of the entrance.

"Next to Al!"

　As I sat down, Ra-chan let out a happy voice and got close to me.

　What a cute creature. I feel the urge to stroke its head, but I refrain from doing so because it would be disrespectful. I smile at it, sharing my joy.

"Oh? Is Loretta coming too?"

　Loretta, who was about to get into Ra-chan's words, nearly collapsed.

　I think it's an expression of her desire to have some fun with me alone, but it must be a shock to hear it coming from the master she is supposed to serve.

"...It is my duty to take care of Lana and Alfried. Please allow me to accompany you."

　I'm really scared because I don't know how Schugel will react to me playing alone with Ra-chan.

　Before she even takes care of me, I really want Loretta to accompany me to protect me.

"Loretta would be a great help if you were here, so should I have her come?"

"If Al says so, then it's fine."

"thank you"

　When I said that, Ra-chan readily agreed and Loretta was allowed to accompany me.

　Loretta sat down on the front porch and knocked on the back window to signal the driver to depart.

　Then the carriage slowly began to move forward.

　We're leaving for the royal capital.

　However, since the Misfeed family mansion itself is in the royal capital, we can say that we are already in the royal capital. As soon as we leave the grounds, we reach the main street.

"Al, is there anywhere you want to go?"

　Ra-chan, who was sitting next to me, asked me.

"Hmm, where do I want to go? I can't think of anywhere right now."

　I decided to go out for some reason, but I didn't have anywhere I actually wanted to go.

"What places did you visit the last time you came to the royal capital?"

　Whenever I have a problem, Loretta kindly asks me.

"Last time, we went around the food stalls, the shopping district, the magic tool shop, the theater, etc."

"So you've mainly been to Chuo Ward. But what about Kita Ward?"

"You just went to a few clothing stores."

　I remember accompanying my mother Elna on her shopping trips and visiting several clothing stores.

　That was tough.

"In that case, how about we go around Kita Ward today?"

　Come to think of it, I hadn't really taken the time to wander around Kita Ward.

　Although he had been there several times while teleporting, there were many things like villas of nobles in the north ward, so there was a high possibility that rumors would spread if he wandered around openly.

　However, this time, he had entered the royal capital legally to visit the Misfilito family, and now he was free to walk around the North District with confidence.

"There are many stores in the North Ward that are favored by our family, so Alfried-sama can enter even without a letter of introduction."

　I was surprised by what Loretta said next.

　Apparently, if I'm with Ra-chan, I can enter high-class restaurants that don't allow first-time customers. That's amazing.

"Good. Then I'll ask you to go in that direction."

"I got it"

　For now, I'll leave it to Loretta to take me around some of the shops I normally don't get to.

　We continued down the streets of Kita Ward and soon the carriage came to a halt.

　When I got off the carriage, a building with milky white walls and a black roof stood before me.

"Where am I?"

"It's a magic stone crafting shop."

"A magic stone crafting shop?"

"They process magic stones and line up the items they make into glasses, plates, statues, and so on."

　As I tilted my head, Loretta explained to me.

"There's such a thing."

"There are lots of beautiful things! Let's go inside!"

　While I was admiring it, Ra-chan went ahead and opened the door.

"Lady Lana, I'll open the door!"

　With a wry smile, I followed Loretta into the store as she hurried over to me.

　As we entered the store, the night sky welcomed us.

"Wow, so beautiful."

　Colorful lamps installed in the store.

　They lit up the dim stone interior.

　Some of the lamps were transparent, but there were also many colored ones on display.

"Welcome, Lady Lana and Lady Loretta."

　As I was admiring the exhibits, a middle-aged man appeared from the back.

　His silver hair is combed back with styling product, and he's dressed neatly in a black suit.

　He is approaching an age where one could call him middle-aged, but his presence is flawless.

　As it is a first-class store, not only the appearance but also the mannerisms seem to be first-class.

　Naturally, it seems that he remembers not only Ra-chan, but also Loretta, a servant of the Misfilito family.

　After greeting the two of them, the middle-aged man comes over to us.

"Nice to meet you. I'm the owner, Oken."

"I am Alfried Slowlet, the second son of the Slowlet family."

"Thank you for coming to our store today. We hope you take your time and enjoy our products."

　After exchanging some light greetings, I began to walk slowly.

　Following behind, Ra-chan and Loretta follow.

　The carpet on the floor seemed to be quite soundproof, so there was no sound of footsteps at all.

　I guess they are trying to make sure that visitors can concentrate on appreciating the products.

　There are lamps lined up on the table.

　The head is made of bright red glass and is shaped like a rose.

　The red light illuminates the dim space and it's beautiful.

　Next to it is a hexagonal lamp. Its soft sky blue and white colors give it a sense of depth and are very beautiful.

"...All of this is made from processed magic stones."

"Yes. It seems that they are made by processing magic stones of each attribute."

　Each magic stone has its own color.

　White is neutral, red is fire, blue is water, brown is earth, and green is wind.

"For a magic stone to have such vivid colors, it must be from a pretty powerful monster."

"Really?"

"The fact that the color is this transparent means that the quality of the magic stone used is excellent. In other words, that monster has strong magical powers inside it."

"Oh."

"This rose lamp uses magic stones from a mutated Red Wyvern."

　As I was talking with Ra-chan about magic stones, Oken, who had been standing by, casually spoke up.

"By the way, what is that monster's subjugation rank?"

"It is considered B rank."

　Only a tough guy like Roomba could hunt them down. I definitely don't want to fight such a monster.

　When I looked at the price of the rose lamp on display, it said it was 120 gold coins.

　Wyverns are already C-rank, so when you add in a rare mutant species, the price is bound to be high.

"That's a beautiful lamp."

"Perfect fit for Alecia!"

"Since you've been such a great help to me, I'd like to buy you one."

"Yes, I'll give it to you as a gift!"

　While I was staring at the price, Ra-chan and Loretta next to me quickly decided to buy it.

　It was as easy as buying some sweets for a friend. This is the wealth of the duke family.

　Well, I could buy one with the money I make from playing Reversi, spaghetti, and table tennis, but when it comes to prices this high I still shy away from it.

　I guess it's because he's a commoner at heart.

The 14th volume of the Slow Life book is scheduled to be released around February next year.