CH 33

I was in the throne room to give a presentation on a new material.

I made an item a while before and created a new material in the process of making it.

Surprisingly it seems to be useful, so this time I decided to have the people of Demon Castle see it.

“You’ve come just at the right time. Everyone was waiting for you to come, Thor Regus.”

In front of me was the masked Demon Lord Rukie Evergard.

The one beside her is Chancellor Kelve-sama.

I’m kneeling on a red carpet, waiting for permission to speak.

I had Mabel come with me as an assistant and she’s kneeling diagonally behind me.

Several civilians and military officers are standing to the left and right of me and Mabel.

There are also elves, minotaurs, and dwarves.

Everyone is looking at me with interest. To be precise, the baggage I brought here.

“Thank you for coming today.”

Rukie, wearing a mask, looked around and said.

“Alchemist Thor wants everyone to see something that he made that might help everyone. That’s why I had everyone gather. So Thor Cana-No, Thor Regus, please start explaining what this thing is.”

“Thank you, Your Majesty.”

I bowed to the Demon Lord Rukie.

“Thank you for your valuable time before heading to subjugate the Monster Gargarossa. Your Majesty, His Excellency, and all the people here.”

“Umu. I’m looking forward to seeing what I’ll see this time.”

Rukie, wearing a mask, turned to me.

“We have already decided to use the [Laser pointer] you made in this monster subjugation. Did you make another new item?”

“No, I have a new material this time.”

“A new material?”

“That’s right. In the process of making the [Bod ── an item the other day, I created a new material.”

“What? While making that [Bod ── item a new material was created in the process of making it?”

“Yes. Today, I want everyone to see if it’s practical.”

I looked around.

The Chancellor nodded with a serious face.

Although he was busy, he still permitted me to present. He’s a good person.

The other officials are also looking this way with interest.

I signaled Mabel.

She stood up with me and put the parcel she had in her hand on a table in front of the throne.

Then, we bowed and went back to kneeling again.

It seems that this is the procedure when you ask the Demon Lord to see items in an official setting.

As expected, it’s not possible to put out items from the [ultra-small simple warehouse] on this occasion.

“The thing on the table … is cloths? And there are 4 of them?”

“… So there are four?”

Following the voice of Rukie, there was the chancellor’s surprised voice

By the way, I didn’t tell them the number of materials.

These four pieces of cloth are the new materials developed in the process of making the [Body Pillow].

“This is a cloth with magic stones melted into it. I called it [Magic Cloth]”

“A cloth with magic stones melted into it …”

Rukie had a face like she realized something.

I think she noticed it.

This is the same kind of cloth I made the [Body Pillow] with

“Magic Cloth? It’s a name that I have never heard of.”

The Chancellor has a mysterious look.

The officers are also looking at the [Magic Cloth] with interest.

This [Magic Cloth] is created by synthesizing the magic stone into a cloth with [Material Refining] and adding an attribute to it.

Since it is a simplified version, it does not transform like the [Body Pillow].

However, in response to magic power, a little effect comes out.

“Your Majesty, before you are 4 [Magic Cloths]. Each of them has the attributes, Earth, Fire, water, and wind added to it respectively. To make it easier to distinguish, each of them is dyed into brown, blue, red and green respectively

Her Majesty and Chancellor Kelve nod.

I continued,

“The [Magic Cloth] of each of the earth, water, fire, and wind attribute is designed to exert its effect in response to a slight amount of magic power. The main effects are as follows.”

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[Magic Cloth] (new material)

A cloth completed by synthesizing it with magic stones.

It exerts its effect in response to the magic power that creatures constantly emit.

・ Magic cloth (Earth attribute)

Its strength is increased by the effect of the earth attribute.

No matter how much you pull it, it won’t tear.

It also has a fire-resistant effect, it will extinguish the fire if covered on it.

・ Magic cloth (water attribute)

Its flexibility is increased by the effect of the water attribute.

Since it changes its shape along the body, it does not interfere with movement at all.

Suitable for making clothes. Perfect for swimwear.

・ Magic cloth (fire attribute)

Its heat insulation is increased by the effect of the fire attirbute.

No matter how cold the place is, you can stay warm without your body temperature escaping.

If you use it as a curtain, it will be comfortable even in the cold winter.

・ Magic cloth (wind attribute)

Breathability is improved by the effect of the wind attribute.

You can stay cool even in hot places. Sweat also evaporates quickly.

Even if you wash it, it will dry while you are wearing it. (TL: duh)

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“── That’s it.”

The effect has been confirmed for all four sheets.

I added an attribute by blending in magic stones, but it seems to be usable unexpectedly.

As an Alchemist my job is not limited to making items

It is also part of my job to find new materials.

I hope they like it…

──I kept my eyes down for a while and waited for a reaction.

There was silence in the throne room for a while.

Rukie first touches each cloth and then hands it to Chancellor Kelve.

Furthermore, the cloths are passed into the hands of the officers.

Then, after everyone had a feel of it ──

“”Ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!?”

There were a lot of cheers in the throne room

“W, what … even if us minotaurs tried to pull it… it wouldn’t rip. How strong is this [earth attribute cloth] … With this, even arrows won’t be able to penetrate…”

“Look, at the smoothness of this [water attribute cloth]. It’s perfect for our elf’s soft skin. The mermaids who lived in the river also wanted a clothing that wouldn’t get in the way of swimming. They would be satisfied with this! “

“I see, the heat-retaining effect of the fire attribute and the breathability of the wind attribute. The wind attribute one looks good for cooking in the hot weather. Our work would be comfortable with this heat-retaining cloth during the winter. Let’s make clothes with this! Our dwarves also have nice skills. Thank you, Thor-dono!! “

Everyone seems to be happy with the [Magic Cloths]

I’m glad that they like it.

As expected, it feels good that people are happy with the things I male.

The materials I make will become widespread, and people’s lives will change.

This is the real charm of being an Alchemist.

“Everyone. You should calm down.”

Suddenly, Rukie’s voice echoed.

The noisy civil and military officers stop moving.

Everyone returned the cloths to the Chancellor and returned to their respective positions.

“I think Thor Regus’s [Magic Cloth] is certainly wonderful. But I think that if we put it out at once, people might have a hard time adapting to it.”

Rukie said, wearing a mask.

“I think it’s best for a small number of people to try it first and see how comfortable it is.”

“I agree. Your Majesty.”

Chancellor Kelve continued after Rukie.

“First of all, I think we should set up a trial.”

“That’s right. Alchemist Thor do you have any opinions?”

“If that’s the case, could you use it when subduing the monster this time?”

I said while on my knees.

“I heard that the monster subjugation coming up in the mining area is a hot place with a volcano nearby. If you can tailor clothes and underwear, I think that the soldiers would be a little bit cooler.”

“……So that’s it”

“I think it’s a good idea.”

Rukie and Chancellor Kelve both nodded.

Looking to the side, the military officer Minotaur’s eyes were sparkling while shaking his head vertically.

The people here seem to agree too.

“Very well. Please prepare the cloth. Also, prepare the wind attribute magic cloth before we depart. If you can’t──no, seeing your happy face, you should be able to do it. But don’t over-exert yourself, you have to properly rest, okay?”

“Your Majesty, your Majesty.”

Chancellor Kelve hurriedly chided in.

Rukie had an accidental slip of the tongue.

“A, and … This is just for my personal interest.”

Rukie dodged it with a cough,

“ I know that there are Earth, water, fire, and wind attribute magic cloths. But is there a magic cloth of the basic attributes of “light” and “darkness”?”

“Your Majesty. Even if it’s Thor-dono…”

“Right? It’s amazing that he made cloths with the four attributes of earth, water, fire, and wind attribute. Asking more than that…Mmm?

She seems to have noticed.

Mabel and I are wearing cloaks today.

Of course, we also made [Magic Cloth] of light and dark attributes.

Just in case, I’m wearing it in the shape of a cloak ──

But … the effect isn’t great.

So, if I wasn’t asked, I thought I’d just keep silent.

But it can’t be helped. Her Majesty has already noticed.

As an alchemist who reports directly to her, I can’t keep what I make a secret.

As an alchemist of Her Majesty the Demon Lord, I can’t do such a rude thing.

I’m reluctant, but let’s show it.

“Mabel. Please.”

“Yes, Thor-sama”

Mabel removes the cloak and holds it in her hand.

“Your Majesty. This is the dark attribute [Magic Cloth].”

A pure white cloak that looks exactly like her skin color.

It turns black in an instant.

“Oh! This is …”

“So this is the dark attribute [Magic Cloth]…”

“This is a [magic cloth] that when you put magic power into it, it exerts a light-absorbing effect.”

I explained to Rukie and Chancellor.

The dark attribute [Magic Cloth] is a cloth that is literally dyed in darkness.

When you pour magic power in, it will absorb light.

That’s why it looks pitch black.

As expected, the absorption rate does not reach 100%, so you can see the fabric subtly.

“Once it absorbs light completely, the cloth can hide in the darkness … Unfortunately, this is all I can do for now.”

I said.

“Currently, the only usage of it is a blackout curtain. If you hang this on a windowsill, the room will be dark even in the middle of the day, so I think you can take a nap leisurely. “

“So it’s for a nap …”

“Maybe it can be used for nocturnal races?”

“I see. What about the light attribute cloth …?”

“This was a failure …”

I took off my cloak.

When I poured in magic power ──

“” “It became transparent!?” “”

“That’s right. It almost allows light to pass through.”

I presented the light attribute magic cloth to Rukie.

The light attribute [Magic Cloth] is semi-transparent.

Again, it doesn’t allow light to pass through completely. At most 80%.

You can see that there is a cloth in my hand.

“But there is no use for it…”

Rukie shook her head while looking at the light attribute [Magic Cloth].

“No, it can become transparent? If so, is there any use for it …?”

“Only the cloth is transparent, Your Majesty. The people inside are the same.”

“Then, why don’t you make clothes with this?”

“It will be the same as not wearing any cloth. Because we wouldn’t want that, so I made another kind of [Magic Cloth].”

“There’s more!?”

“I made this as a pastime. It’s embarrassing to show everyone.”

I removed another piece of cloth that was under the light attribute [Magic Cloth].

“This is a piece of cloth with both light and dark attributes added.”

What I have in my hand is a pure white [Magic cloth].

It’s a failure. I don’t really want to show it to people …

“It’s rare to have both light and dark attributes together, Thor-dono.”

Chancellor looks at the light/dark attribute [Magic cloth] with interest.

The Chancellor unexpectedly likes these kinds of magic items.

“What’s the effect of this duel attribute magic cloth?”

“The effect of it is that it will be black or transparent randomly.”

I poured magic power into the cloth.

The light and dark attribute [Magic Cloth] became transparent.

I threw the cloth into the air to stop the flow of magic power.

When I received it, it turned black this time.

Transparent, pitch black, pitch black, pitch black, transparent, transparent, pitch black transparent, pitch black, pitch black, and transparent.

The light and dark attribute [Magic Cloth] changes each time it touches magic power.

The change is completely random.

When I made it, I measured it with Mabel, but there was no rule at all.

“That’s it.”

I received the falling light and dark [Magic Cloth].

“Unfortunately, the ability is not stable with the addition of two attributes. Also, compared to the one with one attribute added, this one takes more time to make. I think that it is not practical at the moment.”

“That’s right … it’s an interesting material though.”

Instead of Rukie, the Chancellor said,

“I can’t think of any use for it. What about Thor-dono?”

“I think that you could give this Clothing made of this cloth to someone you hate and say that “This clothing becomes black once you put magic power in it.”

“Please don’t think of strange traps.”

I got scolded.

I wanted to trick my father Barga Regus to give this clothing to all the nobles of the Empire.

As I expected, it’s not possible.

“The Light and dark attribute [Magic Cloth] seems to have no use for it so far.”

Rukie muttered on the throne.

“It seems that the four attributes of earth, water, fire, and wind have useful effects. As expected, you bring wonderful things to the Demon Territory. The Demon territory and me feel like we’re going to become better.”

After Rukie’s talk the people around her, Minotaur, Elves, and Dwarves, agreed.

Everyone seems to be happy.

…… I’m glad that the presentation was a success.

“Then, Thor Regus, let’s fulfill your request. We will make clothes from the wind [Magic Cloth] and use them to subdue the Monsters.”

“Thank you. Your Majesty.”

“Your reward would be delivered from Chancellor Kelve later. And … those who use [Magic cloth] underwear and clothes in each unit should submit a report to Thor Regus later.”

With that said, Rukie thought a little and then said,

“And Thor, you have continued to make things since you came here. Take a breather and go visit General Reisenga’s territory. There is also a hot spring over there. Take your time and relax.”

“I agree too”

Chancellor Kelve continues.

“You’re supposed to build a workshop in the general’s territory. It’s a good idea to go for a preview of the place. We recommend that you accompany us as we head to subdue the monster. That way, you don’t have to worry about lodging or luggage. Forget about magic items and take a leisurely trip … “

“Got it”

I bowed to Rukie and the Chancellor.

“I would like to thank Your Majesty and His Excellency for your kindness, and I hope these materials will be useful to you.”

Thus the [Magic Cloth] presentation was successfully completed.

In the Demon territory, the wind attribute [Magic Cloth] will be used to subdue the monster──

For a short while, I would be continuing making materials.