Kajiya de Hajimeru Isekai Slow Life - CH 143

The number of productions on that day was the same as usual, not particularly high or low. Should I take this because there was a blank or is it regardless of the blank? Well, either way, it’s a good thing that it was not less than planned.

The next day, Rike and I went to work at the smithy while the other three and Kururu went to do some collecting. It appears that Liddy is also committed on looking for something to plant in the field. And, Kururu seemed to have pulled the mini cart with him. The mini cart is not very much useful given the quantity they would gather though, I think Kururu simply took it with him like when he’s out for a walk.

For the first time in a while, today I will be making a longsword starting from making its mold. I miss this feeling somehow. I poured the molten iron into the mold. I slowly and carefully poured it in while utilizing my cheat. While it is hardening, I proceed to make the next mold.

At first, Rike said she would do it but I refused because she has her own work to do. Although she is my apprentice, I didn’t really teach her anything in particular. I did ask her to make a lot of sheet metal, but it is against my aesthetics to ask her to do this and that as my apprentice, especially when I haven’t taught her anything. That’s why, I alone, have been kneading clay and pasting it onto the male mold to make a mold. In fact, this is the second generation of the male mold. Well, the design is the same as before so there is not that much difference though.

When the iron has cooled down, I then took it out of the mold. Hmm, the quality is better when I poured it myself. The amount of magic power is also much different than when Samia and Diana did it. Is this also thanks to the cheat?

Speaking of this longsword (or even with short sword), it seems that when I pour and process it myself, the production speed itself is the fastest. But of course, I’m just one. I can’t do the work of making molds or pouring molten iron while I’m processing. So in terms of efficiency, it’s faster to have Samia and the others help me. If I did it all by myself, it will be meaningless. To put it the other way around, when it comes to making custom-made models, I’m currently the fastest person to do it from scratch. It’s a field where I’m good enough to do it all by myself.

I then showed it to Rike.

“With this output, even if you say that you haven’t finished it yet, I really don’t know where to touch it.”

She told me that. This may be the case with Rike, who has just touched the beginning of a high-end model. Even so, her work is better than most of the average human blacksmiths.

Speaking of which, what is the general level of dwarves? In the case of a human blacksmith, even with my high-end model, it was said that “there are several people at the same level in the Capital”. In other words, I think the general model ones is on an average level or maybe higher.

When I asked about it, Rike replied,

“That’s right. If we are talking about the weapons at a Dwarven blacksmith workshop, it seems that the number of items that have reached the level made by Boss is 10 times higher than that in the Capital.”

That’s rather a lot.

“In the case of us dwarves, we focus more on drawing out the power of the material than on the magical power. That’s why we are not that good at processing Mithril, well, we are better at working with silver and gold though.”

The characteristics of Mithril change depending on the amount of magical power applied on it. However, if you do not handle it well, it will result to something like a light steel. It’s still good enough though.

“Still, we are generally better than humans. To find out what we are good at, we went on a journey of apprenticeship with humans as well you see.”

“I see.”

“However……”

“However?”

“There are only a few dwarves who can make something that have both the performance and craftsmanship like Boss’s. In the case of your custom made model, I’m not sure if the legendary Don Dorgo can compete against it.”

“Is he a great blacksmith?”

“Legend has it that during the Great War 600 years ago, he received power from the gods and he forged a sword for the hero.”

It was in the installed knowledge that there was a war between demons and humans and other races 600 years ago. At that time, the hero defeated the Demon King. But when the humans were cornered as the other races pushed back, the hero fell. As both side were exhausted, there was a truce. It seems that it ended to a pragmatic line talk.

Anyways, according to Rike’s story, it was the dwarf, Don Dorgo, who forged the Hero’s sword when he defeated the Demon King.

“I wonder if I’m that amazing that I’m comparable to such a legend though.”

“That’s true. After all your knives can cut that much.”

“Oh……”

I have no choice but to be convinced there. If I am to say that I’m not that amazing, we’ll come to talk about what I’m amazing at.

“However, it seems that the sword of the hero that was forged by Don Dorgo was a substitute for a sword that was 2 meters long and 60 centimeters wide. I heard that it was made of an orichalcum or some kind of a divine mineral.”

“That indeed sounds like it could cut anything. After all, to be able to forge it, I could see that he is amazing.”

I smiled bitterly. At that size, it’s no different from swinging a steel frame (Orichalcum bone?). From the feel of mithril, it would have taken a lot of effort to process the Orichalcum. And even though they probably had the backing of a nation, it’s still amazing that they were able to secure such amount in the first place.

The weapon itself is made of Orichalcum, and though he can do it, it is certain that there aren’t many who can. As for the hero, he is either a very macho man or since it’s a legend, it may be a little exaggerated.

“Yes. But, if it’s Boss, I’m sure you make smaller weapons with same sharpness, moreover it can be made with such refined workmanship, right?”

“I’m not sure. I won’t know unless I try.”

It happened 600 years ago so it’s impossible to confirm. However, depending on Don Dorgo’s level of handling magical power, even if I made a similar item, the performance should be better because I’m good at handling magical power. However, it should be considered that his level of handling magical power has improved to some extent because of the power given by God, and whether if I’m as good as he is, is a question.

Since I got my second life as a blacksmith, I’m not without the desire to leave a product or work that will have a good reputation, but on the other hand, I also have a strong desire to live a quiet and laid-back life. When it came to that, when I get older, I wonder if it’s better to release a tremendous thing to the world saying, “This is my work!” and then live a secluded life after that. And that my last sword before abandoning the world is a masterpiece. Even I’m past 40, it’s a matter that make my chuuni heart throb.

“Legendary huh.”

I thought I said it in a rather quiet voice but,

“Yes. I think Boss will probably become someone like that.”

Rike replied. I quickly went back to work to hide my embarrassment.