Chapter 100.2 - The Second Year at the Academy - [Create Magical Tool]

Chapter 100.2 - The Second Year at the Academy - [Create Magical Tool]

The construction was progressing smoothly.

The only unusual thing was that when I returned from errands, several craftsmen were sticking to the ceiling and walls of the second floor, silently carving joints.

It seems they couldn't tolerate anything plain.

On another day, I heard noise from the roof, so I went outside to find them desperately shaving off protrusions.

What are they here for?

While such things were happening, one day, I visited the academy on my day off.

The grounds were quieter than usual, with sparse figures.

It's that time of year already.

By now, the first-year students must be heading to their first camp.

This year, there are a few more oaks, so the academy must be making thorough preparations.

I entered the school building and walked through the quiet campus, knocking on the familiar door.

"It's Alter."

Suddenly, the room became busy.

Sounds of hurried footsteps approached, and the door opened.

"We've been waiting! Come on, let's start! Alchemy!"

It was the excited Rackendale.

With the defense of the ranch and construction in the blacksmithy, it had been a while since I showed up.

Peeking into the room, Cody proudly raised a flask in front of an alchemical apparatus with a fire.

"Well, sorry, but today is just a report."

The sound of shattering glass echoed.

Rackendale weakly kneeled, and at Cody's feet, the flask was shattered.

Unusually, Rackendale calmed down the still-excited Cody.

Then, he took a ring from the drawer, put it on his finger, and held it up to the knife.

"It's really a magical tool."

While he did that, I [Appraised] the ring.

Ring of Keen Sight, huh? He did have it, after all, an appraisal magical tool.

Large cities' adventurer guilds and commercial guilds have them, but since they are valuable, individuals who possess them are rare.

Keen Sight can activate [Basic Appraisal], and Stone Gazer can activate [Appraisal]. The latter is even rarer, so you rarely see it.

"But even if you haven't mastered it, you can still make magical tools—doesn't that mean you haven't mastered [Item Crafting]?"

Saying that Rackendale glanced at me from time to time.

"What are you trying to say?"

"Just a little, just a little, can I appraise it? Just a quick look!"

"I refuse."

For some reason, Rackendale jumped at me.

His breathing is rough. It's really unpleasant.

Dodging the round object that jumped at me again, I easily avoided it.

Even if you don't believe it, it's okay. Besides, the effect of Rank 1 is weak, and it's not much different from not mastering it.

"Let's make it! If we make it many times, we'll know if you've mastered it!"

"Oh! What a great proposal, Cody!"

While Rackendale agreed, covered in bruises, they began their preparations excitedly.

A set of tools used by craftsmen, long and square containers, were lined up on the table.

In the containers, materials such as accessories and magic stones were soaked.