Tensei Shite Inaka de Slowlife wo Okuritai - Chapter 575

Misfeed Family Magical Tool

　I wonder how far I walked.

　"Are we there yet?" I thought absentmindedly, when Schugel stopped in his tracks.

　There was a keyhole in the heavy door, and Schugel inserted the key he had taken from his pocket and injected magic into it.

　Then, magical power spread throughout the entire door, and I heard the sound of the lock opening with a click.

"Welcome to the Misfeed family's magical tool collection."

　Inside the dimly lit stone room, magical tools owned by the Misfeed family were on display.

　The floor is covered with a soft red carpet and several showcases are lined up.

　Inside the case was a magical tool with a shape I'd never seen before.

"Amazing! Did dad get more magical tools?"

"Yeah, about thirty more have been added since I showed Lana around last time."

　Schugel said as if boasting to Ra-chan.

　Just a short period of time can increase the number that much. Amazing.

"Can I have anything here?"

“There are certainly limits, but we will accommodate most things. The technology that Alfried-sama passed on to Gideon is worth that much.”

　It seems that Schugel highly values ​​Gideon's ability to cancel chant attacks, which he has shown signs of mastering.

　thank you.

　I wouldn't mind if I could get most things.

"Al, if there's anything you don't understand, I'll tell you."

　Ra-chan said as if she wanted me to hear it.

　There were many magical tools here that I didn't understand, so I decided to ask around without hesitation.

"What about this wand?"

"When you charge magical power, flames appear!"

"Well, what about this yellow wand?"

"When you charge your magic, lightning will come out!"

　Apparently, the wands in this showcase can be infused with magical power to cast elemental magic.

　If you have poor attribute aptitude, it may be useful to make up for your weaknesses, but it's unnecessary for me, who can use all attributes.

　Giving up on the wand, I move on to the next display case.

"What about this ring?"

"You'll be able to create barriers!"

"Hey, can I just try it out?"

"of course"

　After getting Schugel's permission, I try putting the ring on my hand.

　As I poured magic into the ring, a barrier appeared in front of me.

"Ugh, it's inflexible."

　It may be an advantage to be able to create a barrier right in front of you, but it takes time to specify the location to create the barrier, and you can't change the size of the barrier. You can't increase or decrease its strength, and you can't change its shape midway.

　It's completely unnecessary for me since I can use the shield freely and chantlessly.

"Hahaha, this magical tool is made for people who can't use magic!"

　Even though it may be a useless item to me, it will likely be a valuable magical tool for self-defense for ordinary people who cannot create shields.

"If you're a master of Alfried's abilities, these magic tools might be more interesting."

　Schugel beckons me and I move over.

"These glasses are missing lenses."

"Try putting it on and pressing the switch on the frame."

　I did as Schugel told me, and suddenly a thin film of water appeared.

"Oh! So it helps focus your eyes by creating a film of water."

"Ah, they're called water glasses."

　It's certainly interesting and different from the combat magic tools we've had up until now.

　It's a magical tool that I like and that will enrich my life.

　I'm sure people like Nord-tousan, who has a lot of office work, and Silvio-nii-san, who loves reading, would be happy to receive it.

"Dad, what's this red dress over there?"

　It was probably a magical item that even Ra-chan didn't know about. She asked while picking up the red garment hanging on a hanger.

"That's fire rat clothing. It's the skin of a fire rat that lives deep inside the volcano, and has been enchanted with magic. Not only will it help to reduce the heat, but it should also protect you from intermediate-level fire magic."

　Hmm, I don't really care about the latter abilities, but the first one is fascinating.

　With this, I might be able to walk through the desert of Lazuul without any problems.

　However, since we can already teleport to cities like Rajerica and Jaisal, it may not be such an important magical tool at this point.

　Ra-chan asked other questions and was introduced to magical items such as a wand that could cast magic with two attributes, and a lamp that used light magic to recreate flames. As I listened carefully to only the things that interested me and ignored the ones that didn't, I suddenly noticed a luxurious display case.

"This is a healing ring. It allows you to use healing magic according to the magical power you offer."

"...That's amazing."

　I was simply moved. I had no idea such an amazing magical tool existed.

"Unfortunately, I cannot give this to Lord Alfried. This is a disposable magical tool made for me by the Holy Maiden of the Holy Istanian Empire."

"It's a bit disappointing, but it can't be helped."

　Compared to my previous life, medical technology in this other world has lagged behind. Even though there is a limit to the number of times it can be used, a magical tool that can heal wounds according to the amount of magical power offered must be incredibly valuable.

　Well, I can use healing magic so it's not that disappointing, but I'll put on an attitude like that.

"There are a lot of different magical items in this room, it's fun!"

"Do you understand, Lord Alfried? The romance of magical tools! But my wife doesn't seem to understand the good points of magical tools..."

　It was just a mundane remark, but it seemed to flip a switch in Schugel. He began to express his extraordinary enthusiasm for magical tools.

　No, I just like them because they are tools that make life more convenient, but unlike Schugel, I don't enjoy collecting magical tools or feel any romantic attachment to them.

　Still, I was receiving it from a guy who liked magical items, so there was no way I could say I wasn't particularly interested in it at this point.

　As I nodded along to evade Gregor’s doll talk, a familiar magical tool caught my eye.

"Ah, it's Vashel."

"It was made by a famous baritone virtuoso. It's made from different materials than the virtuosos provided by the school, and more than anything, the tone it produces is different."

"May I touch it?"

"Oh, never mind."

　Although it was Schugel's personal property, Verschel had once touched it.

　I was curious to know what the sound of this high-end Vershell was like.

　He takes out the Vershell from the showcase and accepts it.

　He gathered magical power at his fingertips and created a string that would fit around the Vershell.

"Hmm. I'm impressed, considering that an ordinary guitar wouldn't even be able to string all of the strings properly."

　Certainly, unless you can manipulate magic to a certain extent, you won't even be able to string the strings.

　The more strings there are the more difficult it is to maintain.

　After passing the appropriate amount of magical power through each one, I try making them ring.

"Oh, you're right. It's completely different..."

　As soon as I played it, I realized that the richness of the sound was totally different.

"The number of overtones in the sound, the extension of the sound, and the quick response of the sound's onset are all completely different, aren't they?"

　I was confident that this Verschell would be able to entertain a large audience in a hall with a good performance.

"The cat stepped on it... The cat stepped on it."

"Ahaha, what's that?"

　I tried playing a little tune and Ra-chan laughed happily.

　I played it during the water show, and even though it's the same song, it sounds like a completely different song.

"This Vershell is nice."

　Although I have no intention of going to a magic school, having music as a hobby isn't a bad idea.

"If Vershell is okay with you, then I'll give it to you."

"thank you"

"However, paying for one Verschell is a little cheap. As an apology for my misunderstanding, I will present you with one more magic item."

"Really?!"

　If he gives me another magic item, I should be grateful for it.

　However, since I have already received one, I feel bad receiving something expensive.

　While searching for an interesting magical tool with decent performance, I came across a model in the shape of a red dragon.

　●

"Oh, Al. You seem to be in a good mood?"

　When I received the magic tool from Schugel and returned to my room, I found Elna-kaasan and Nord-tousan having tea on the sofa in the hall.

　I wondered why it was the hall and not a private room, but I guess she's so used to the Slowlett mansion that she doesn't feel comfortable in an overly spacious room.

"I received a Vershell from Schugel-sama."

"Oh, let me see."

　Since Elna-kaasan was interested, I showed her the Verscheel I got from Schugel.

"...Isn't this a really good thing?"

"It's different from the ones provided by the school, it's a special one. It has about fifteen strings and was made by a person called a baritone."

"A baritone?"

　The moment I answered that, Elna-kaasan cried out in surprise, and Nord-tousan, who had a cup of tea in his mouth, choked.

"...Is he really that amazing?"

"He's not only a first-class performer of vaschels, but also a first-class maker. There are less than fifty vaschels made by him in the country."

　I don't know much about the music world, but it seems to be an extremely famous manufacturer and their products are high quality.

"If I remember correctly, the price was more than twenty platinum coins, right?"

　Nord-tousan spoke while coughing.

　What kind of instrument is that worth more than twenty platinum coins? It's definitely something a professional would use.

　It's a dish that's sure to be choked on.

"It does have a proper inscription.... it's definitely genuine."

"You mean, do you even know?"

"The company also dealt in Vershells, and I was also a bit fond of them myself."

　Come to think of it, Elna's mother is the daughter of a trading company.

　It's impressive that he has an eye for musical instruments as well.

"Oh, I'd like to hear Mother Elna's Verschell."

"…………I'll let you hear it again some other time."

　When I requested a song in a sweet voice, Elna-kaaan quickly looked away.

　It's suspicious that he didn't try to play it even though he had shown such interest earlier.

"Maybe you can't actually play it?"

"That's not true. Elna is very good at playing Verschell. She said she'll play it for us next time, so let's look forward to it."

　When I tried to provoke him with such words, Nord-tousan gently admonished me.

"Um, sure. I'll practice so that everyone can hear it."

　Even the lazy Elna mother would give in when told to do so by her beloved husband.

　I'm sure that when he returns to the mansion, he'll complain but still practice Vershell seriously.

　This is an interesting development in its own way.

"When exactly will you be listening to it?"

"Let's think about that when we get back to the territory."

"That's true."

　I tried to set a deadline so he couldn't escape, but Elna-kaasan prevented me from doing so.

　Well, Nord-tousan seems to be quite enthusiastic about it, so let's bring up the topic again when things have calmed down.

"I've been wondering for a while now, what is that red thing you have tucked under your arm?"

　She probably wants to avoid any negative topics for herself, so Elna-kaasan brings up a different topic.

"Oh, this is a magic tool I got from Schugel-sama."

"The Vershell we got earlier was amazing, and now you've received another magical item?!"

　Perhaps because the price of Vershelle was so high, Nord-tousan seemed strangely anxious.

"It was to thank Gideon for teaching me a bit of magic, and also to apologize for the misunderstanding..."

"Oh, if that's the case then..."

　When I told him that I didn't buy it with my own money or by going into debt, Nord-tousan let out a sigh of relief.

"So, what kind of magical tool is that?"

"Look at this!"

"...Is it a model of a dragon? I have a bad feeling about this."

　When I placed the red dragon-shaped magic tool on the table, Elna-kaasan gave me a suspicious look.

"This isn't just a model. If you pour magical power into it and operate the included controller, it will move."

　I levitate the dragon model while explaining the magic tool I received from Schugel.

"Look! It's not just floating! Its wings can actually move! What's more, it can change the angle of its neck freely, and even its tail can move! Isn't that amazing!?"

"Eh? That's all? It's a magic tool, but it has no practical use, right?"

　When I explained why I chose this from the many magical tools available, Elna-kaasan cut me off with a straight face. How cruel.

"Oh no, you can control it remotely! That's amazing!"

"If you want to control something remotely, you can just use the attributeless magic 'Psychic'."

"Well, in my case it is, but it's not like that."

"What is it?"

　There is no such thing as a radio-controlled car in this world.

　Meanwhile, it seems that Elna-kaasan doesn't understand at all how revolutionary this magical tool is, one that was created for the purpose of remote control.

"There's something romantic about operating such an intricately constructed thing, don't you think?"

"?? I'm sorry, but I don't understand what you mean by romance."

　I tried to talk to Kaasan Elna, but she flatly denied it.

　This is what women are like.

"Even if you can't use psychic powers, anyone can control you remotely, right?"

"Ha, haa..."

"This is such a cool mini dragon."

"...Yes, that's true."

　No, it's no good. Elna-kaasan's reaction was as if she was ignoring her boss's long lecture.

"Why? Why don't you understand how good this is? You can understand it, right, Nord-tousan?"

"...I'm sorry. I don't really understand what you're trying to say either. I want to understand because you're speaking so passionately."

"Yeah!?"

　I thought that since I'm a man, Nord-tousan would understand.

"Dragons aren't really that cool of creatures, you know? They have arrogant personalities and look down on all beings except themselves, and when someone stronger than them appears, they run away as fast as they can, you know?"

　Since she is an actual dragon hunter, Elna's words couldn't be more accurate.

　But I didn't want to hear such a realistic story.