CH 10

── Thor perspective ──

“Thor-sama. Please open your mouth. Yes, aaaaaaaaaaaan.”

“It’s okay, Mabel-san. I can eat it myself.”

I was eating in the room in the evening.

When I was in the empire, they said that “In the Demon Territory, they eat raw monsters without seasoning it.” but that wasn’t the case at all.

What Mabel brought us were toasted bread, warm soup and meat dishes.

The bread is a little hard, but sweet nuts are kneaded inside. The soup is rich and the meat dishes are seasoned with herbs to enhance the taste of the meat.

Or rather, this was tastier than the food in the Royal Capital.

The elf, Mabel in front of me, was delightfully watching me eat.

I was nervous when I started eating, but I’m used to it now. I know Mabel is a good person but──

“I owe Thor-sama a debt. Let me return it.”

She tries to make me say “Aaan” every chance she gets.

Every time she tries to bring a cut of meat to my mouth, I could see her wide open collar and the things inside.

Anyway, I knew that the elf’s skin was very beautiful.

But Mabel had a serious expression and said,

“Thanks to Thor-sama, I am now able to use magic. You also had my mother’s pendant fixed. Receiving this one-sided kindness would sully the pride of an elf. So please let me give the favour back.”

“By all means?”

“By all means!”

“I understand. I’ll let you give the favour back one day.”

“One day?”

“I still don’t know anything about the Demon Territory.”

I said.

“That’s why I want you to show me around the castle and the territory when we have time.”

“I understand. It’s the first step to giving it back.”

Mabel-san, how many steps do you have to take to reach the goal?

“With the permission of Demon Lord-sama, I will guide you through the castle and territory shortly.”

“After all, we still need the permission of Demon Lord-sama.”

“It’s only the first time. Demon Lord-sama is a laid-back person.”

……Is that so?

When I saw her in the throne room, she looked pretty strict.

Besides, I felt that she was quite a “powerful person”.

“Are there any other requests?”

“What if I want another room?”

“In the end, you need still need the permission of Demon Lord-sama.”

“Just as I thought.”

This is my room in Demon Castle.

The room has a bed, a table, chairs and a desk. Besides the entrance, there are two doors.

One leads to the warehouse and the other leads to the toilet.

By the way, there is no bath in the room.

It seems that the castle has a large public bath, but I’m still reluctant to go soak in the bathtub with everyone else in the Demon Castle.

There is a large window near my bed.

From the window, I can see the forest I passed through and the scenery of the capital of Demon Territory.

I think it’s a good place. In fact, it’s much better than the room I lived in, in the Royal Captial.

However, I want another room for [Alchemy].

Her Majesty the Demon Lord had the intention of making the warehouse a workshop, but there are many valuable things there. There are tons of books from another world and things that could be used as materials.

And Alchemy [Processing] and [forging] may require the use of fire and chemicals, that if carelessly handled, may damage the books and materials.

To avoid that, it would be better to have a room dedicated to work …

“Why don’t I go to Demon Lord-sama and get permission for Thor-sama.”

“The room is still okay. Please give me a guide to the castle before that.”

“Understood”

“Because it’s better to do it asap … Can we do it tomorrow?”

With that said, Mabel bowed to me.

“If you have any other requests, please do not hesitate to tell me. This Mabel Refrain will put my life on the line to meet Thor-sama’s wishes.”

“You don’t have to put your life on the line.”

I said.

But Mabel just smiled gently.

── Did she really get it?

After a while, I finished my meal and Mabel left the room.

I brought the [mail order catalogue] from the warehouse and spread it on my desk.

“… Is there a magic item that could be made into a workshop?”

With that in mind, I turn the pages.

The first page of the catalogue has a table of contents.

Speaking of items that are likely to become a workshop … would it be under the [Storage] category?

By the way, the Hero from another world had the ability to store items. I read it in history books when I was in the empire.

The ability was called by various names such as [storage box], [storage skill], and [item box].

With the ability to store a large number of items in another space, it seems that the stored items could be freely taken out at any time.

Perhaps the items were automatically organized internally.

It was the Hero’s unique ability.

No one in the Empire today has the same ability

In the first place, I don’t even know if it was a skill or an item-based ability.

AS expected, it was a lost technology from the Hero’s era.

“That [Storage Box] was one of the reasons why the Hero was so strong …”

Even if you carry a lot of items, they will not become heavy luggages.

Moreover, you can take out your favourite items at any time.

It’s a very useful ability for both travelling and fighting.

If I could create an alternative to the [Storage Box], it could be a clue to surpassing the “strength” of the Hero.

It looks like it’s worth a try.

Hopefully, I might be able to create a “workshop” in the storage space.

I opened the [storage] item category page of the [Mail Order Catalogue].

If this is a book in the world of heroes, there should be something similar to a [Storage Box].

“… Is this it?”

I stopped in the middle of a page.

Listed there was a warehouse made with metal.

This was the description ──

“The appearance is compact, and the inside is unbelievably wide! You can store everything in there! Easy to organize! You can take it out with just a thought”

──It has the same ability as the Hero’s [Storage Box].

It’s amazing. I really found it…

The name of the item is [Simple warehouse].

Height 2 meters, width 3 meters, depth 3 meters.

It is made of metal and has a large sliding door.

The photo showed the outside of the warehouse.

The explanation of the photo says, “Surpassing common sense, a wide space on another dimension!” ──In other words, “another dimension” must mean “a wide space in a separate dimension.”

Then, I might be able to make the “storing items in a separate dimension” function of the [Storage Box].

The Hero who once came to this world stored items in a separate space.

And this book came from the Hero’s world

It’s not strange that items with the same ability are listed.

“Alright, let’s try it?”

My purpose is to surpass the Hero and,

I decided to use my [Creation Alchemy] for that.

So, let’s try to make this [Simple Warehouse].

“Activate- [Creation Alchemy]”

I activated the skill.

I then took a closer look at the [Mail Order Catalogue] page and checked the functions and parameters of [Simple Warehouse] again. I check if I can copy it with my skill.

The answer of [Creation Alchemy] is ──

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[Simple Warehouse] can be created with [Creation Alchemy]. However, there is insufficient magic power to create it.

・ Required magic power

Earth magic power (satisfies the creation conditions)

Wind magic power (satisfies the creation conditions)

Dark magic power (insufficient)

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I can make it.

However, it seems that the dark magic power is not enough.

What is needed to make [Simple Warehouse] is Earth magic power, Wind magic power, and Dark magic power.

It seems that Earth magic power surrounds the space, and the wind magic power creates the atmosphere

But without enough dark magic power, I guess we can’t create another dimension or space.

“Dark magic power” literally means darkness, emptiness, or nothingness.

In the empire, it’s a magic power that only has a negative image, but blanks and emptiness are necessary.

Without an empty space, people can’t move.

You can put things in a tub or a room because there is nothing inside.

Therefore, it can be seen that a large amount of dark magic power is required to create a wide storage space that is empty in the [Simple Warehouse].

However, the dark magic power that I can use is still small.

Because I was in the empire until recently. It was a place where the light magic power was strong and the dark magic power was weak, I couldn’t absorb much.

Then … what should I do?

It seems that it will take time to fully absorb the dark magic power.

“I wish there was a person nearby who possesses a large amount of “dark magic power.”

“Excuse me. Is Thor Regus here?”

Suddenly there was a knocking sound.

From the gap of the door, a large amount of dark magic power flowed in.

“── Absorbed the necessary dark magic power. [Simple warehouse] can now be created. “

I heard a voice in my head.

“What? Why?”

“I’m Demon Lord Rukie Evergard! Thor Regus. You’re in there right!?”

“Oh, yes”

When I opened the door, there was Demon Lord Rukie Evergard.

She’s the same as the time when we met in the throne room.

She wears a black robe and a silver mask on her face.

Mabel is next to her. It seems that she has guided Demon Lord Rukie to this point.

“I’m glad that I got to talk to you, may I come in?”

“O, of course”

“Be at ease, you don’t have to kneel. I came in incognito.”

I stood up after being told.

I saw the Demon Lord upfront.

It’s the first time I’ve seen the Demon Lord Rukie so close.

As expected of a Demon Lord, she’s full of Dignity.

I don’t know what expression she has behind the mask. Somehow, I feel like she’s taller than me.

Her blonde hair is sticking out of the hood.

She’s a woman, but I feel the pressure that transcends gender from her voice.

That’s why I reflexively kneeled.

“First of all, let me thank you. Thor Regus.”

Said the Demon Lord clearly.

“I’m grateful that Mabel is able to use magic now. She is very important to me. Thank you for solving her troubles. Thank you, Thor Regus. “

“I am unworthy of those words, Her Majesty Demon Lord.”

I answered with my head slightly bowed.

Originally I was also an aristocrat. I have learned before how to deal with such situations.

“I’ve been indebted to Mabel-san since I came to the Demon territory. I’m happy if my Alchemy could help Mabel-san”

It was the truth.

I was abandoned by the empire, and I was forced to ride in a carriage and came here.

I am really grateful to Mabel for warmly welcoming me.

“You are really strange.”

“How so?”

“During my father, the previous Demon Lord’s reign, welcomed a messenger who came from the empire, he was so scared that he couldn’t speak properly. Well, he soon returned without saying anything.”

“……There are different kinds of people in the world.”

“You are really calm. Hmm. Interesting. Interesting … but.”

The Demon Lord looked at me with interest.

“It’s also questionable. I wonder if you’re planning something.”

“So you understand.”

“Are you really planning something!?”

“Actually, I’m thinking of making this.”

I showed the [mail order catalogue] page to the Demon Lord.

“Assembly will be completed in 2 hours. It’s a simple warehouse that won’t break even if 50 sheep are put in it. Can I make it? I feel uncomfortable when the bedroom and the workshop are the same.”

“… You really are weird.”

Demon Lord Rukie sighed.

“Can I ask you one thing, Alchemist Thor?”

“Yes, Her Majesty the Demon Lord!”

“Why are your eyes shining?”

“I’m glad I was officially recognized as an alchemist by the top of a country.”

“… What is your purpose?”

Demon Lord Rukie asled.

“You are here as a messenger of the empire. The role of the messenger is to interact and communicate. However, you have repaired Mabel’s pendant and improved her condition. Why do you do that ── What is your purpose? Tell me. “

Even if you ask me that I won’t know how to answer.

After all, I was abandoned by the empire and brought here.

The duke and the soldiers who brought me treated me as a sacrifice to the Demon territory.

But it’s difficult to explain.

I don’t want to be mess up and change my treatment.

So, I told a white lie ──

“My purpose is to surpass the Hero.”

I said.

The Demon Lord was speechless.

“Beyond the Hero?”

“Ah, yes. To be precise, it’s about making magic items that transcend the Hero’s world.”

“Foolishness! Heroes have a great number of skills and their world is far more advanced than this world! Beyond that Hero’s world!?”

“Fortunately, there are materials available.”

I showed her the [mail order catalogue].

“The shape and abilities of magic items in the Hero’s world are described in this. I don’t think I can make it exactly the same, but I could make something similar.”

“…………”

“Huh? Maybe Your Majesty Demon Lord knows about the source of the hero’s power? Maybe it’s the one in the book called [indispensable electricity]? But if the source of the hero’s power is the [indispensable electricity], it cannot be used in this world. So that means I should still use magic power? What do you think of your Majesty? “

“…………”

“Oh, I’m sorry. I got sidetracked. Why do I want to make magic items that go beyond the Hero’s world? Heroes are godly to me, and I can’t understand them at all. But if I make an item from the world and actually use it, I may be able to understand the hero better. Surpassing the hero also means to understand the hero … “

“Thor Regus”

Suddenly, the Demon King muttered in a heavy tone.

She’s staring at me from the other side of the mask.

This is bad. I talked too much.

When it comes to alchemy, it’s a bad habit of mine to get hooked right away.

The other side is the demon king Rukie Evergard, who stands at the top of the demons.

She isn’t someone I can talk so casually to…

“My demon territory was once defeated by a hero from another world, don’t you know that?”

Said the Demon Lord.

“Thor Regus. You want to surpass that hero? “

“……Yes, that’s right”

“I see”

Demon Lord Rukie takes a deep breath and then said,

“Huh. Interesting. You’re interesting! A person from the Empire in the Demon Territory wants to make items that surpass the hero ──really intriguing! Try it, Thor Regus!”

“Is that ok?”

“I can’t be a Demon Lord without being open-minded. Very well, let’s fulfill that ambition! “

The Demon King proclaimed with pride.

I’m glad that she wasn’t angry.

Moreover, she accepted my reason easily.

Mabel said, “The Demon King is a laid-back person,” but it seems to be true.

“You said that you wanted to build a warehouse right? You have my permission to try it.”

“Eh? Can you allow that too?”

“You’re just creating a workshop. It doesn’t matter much.”

“Thank you. So, this is the material we prepared.”

“Wait, wait, wait!”

“What’s wrong your Majesty?”

“Right now!? Are you going to make it now!?”

“Didn’t you say that?”

“I did say? As I recalled I did say it!!?!?”

I took out the material for the scenario right now.

I softened the shield and armour in the warehouse and made them into lumps of metal before this.

The [Simple Warehouse] is made of metal. These metal lumps can be used as a material.

The size of the warehouse is about 2 meters in height, 3 meters wide and 4 meters deep.

but I don’t have to match the size.

The Hero used a [Storage box] with an infinite capacity.

The size of the warehouse itself is meaningless.

What is important is the internal space.

It is the magical power of darkness that means “nothing” or “emptiness” that controls the space.

The essence of the warehouse is not the wall.

It’s the empty space inside. Because it is empty, things can enter and be place there.

The stronger the dark magic power, the wider the inside of the warehouse should be.

The necessary dark magic power has already been acquired.

Because the Demon Lord Rukie, who has the largest magic power in this Demon territory is nearby.

With the magical power that overflowing from her body, it should be possible to create a wide storage space.

Now that I have the permission of the Demon Lord, let’s start doing alchemy.