After a journey that took less than a day, we arrived at our destination. Preparations for creating the sword were underway there… Wait, hey.

“Isn’t this a bit too much?”

“I don’t think there’s any harm in having too much.”

Eina says… but no, really. The prepared location is a large Workshop, but it’s overflowing with people who look like artisans.

I did ask them to prepare, but I didn’t expect it to be this much.

“There are definitely Humans here who came out of curiosity, aren’t there?”

“Well, I suppose so.”

Sofia gives a wry smile.

“I gathered them with Kanan’s cooperation… It seems everyone is indeed interested.”

…Well, it’s a Weapon Vessel that combines the power of Divine Spirits, after all. It’s natural for people to be curious about what kind of object will be born, and it wouldn’t be strange for everyone to raise their hands to participate, even me.

“….I just hope it doesn’t hinder the sword’s creation.”

As I muttered, a man in a brown robe approached us.

His age was somewhere between thirty and forty. Frankly, he was a Black-haired Man with few distinguishing features.

“We’ve been waiting for you.”

He bowed with those words. I responded on behalf of the group.

“…Thank you.”

“Then, this way.”

Led by him, we entered. Then–

“Oh, they’re here.”

Inside the Workshop was Feus, in Human form.

“Were you waiting?”

“Most of my work is done. Wow, humans have really developed magic technology. I’m honestly surprised.”

“Is there anyone here looking for Feus, by any chance?”

“Probably.”

Another voice. Looking, Azua comes out from the back—well, it’s only natural for a Spirit God to be here.

“Let’s get started. Where’s the important material?”

“Oh, um—”

“There’s no need to rush.”

Another voice again. Looking, a man in a white robe emerges from behind Azua.

His appearance… it was, so to speak, like the boy Garuku I saw before, but grown into a leader—

“Hey… could that be Garuku?”

“That’s right. Is there a problem?”

Garuku smiles. Since he’s interacting with many people, he’s taken on an adult form.

Amidst this, Sofia steps forward and offers the material. Feus accepts it and places it on a stone platform in the center of the workshop.

“Corona is here too. Can you explain?”

“This is a masterpiece that we’ve pursued to greatly increase the magic power capacity of the material, by adding your power as Spirit Gods. Its original hardness is already among the highest compared to existing materials, but adding magic power will increase it even further.”

“So we’re going to add our power to this and turn it into a sword?”

“When magic power is first added, its shape will change. As for the hilt part… I’ll leave the design to Princess Sofia.”

“Regarding that, we—”

The Human Side representative steps forward.

“We will hear from the Princess and prepare an item in the desired shape.”

“Understood. And once the shape is changed, it can’t be reverted, so be careful.”

“Once it’s changed into a sword, it’s the book’s turn, right?”

“Yes. From there, it’s up to the power of the Spirit Gods and Spirits… of course, I’ll cooperate too.”

“Indeed. We’ll have to work hard.”

Azua says. Garuku gives a look as if to say, “Don’t take charge,” but says nothing.

I gaze at the sword material placed on the platform. At first glance, it seems ordinary, but it possesses the ability to converge divine spirit power.

“Well then, let’s start with a discussion, shall we?”

Here, Corona proposes.

“It will take time for the design to be completed, right? So in the meantime, I and the Divine Spirits will discuss and decide what kind of wind to infuse with magic power.”

I see… I glance at Sofia, who nods.

“Then, let’s proceed that way.”

“It’s decided. Well then, let’s begin.”

When I speak, everyone begins to move.

The appearance will be simple and minimize unnecessary decoration, according to Sofia’s wishes. Also, it will be about the size of a typical longsword so she can handle it easily.

While watching the people working according to these words, I ask the Divine Spirits who are staring at the material.

“What should I do?”

“Then, Lord Ruon, please bestow a special ability upon the sword.”

Garuku says, and I tilt my head.

“Special ability?”

“Indeed. Imagine what kind of properties this sword should have… for example, incorporating magic to improve physical abilities, or anything else necessary.”

“That’s a big responsibility.”

“You’ll have to do your best.”

Garuku says. Hmm, well, if that’s the case, I’ll do my best.

However, a Special Ability… I think it would be better to add a Magic that increases abilities, but is that really alright for the Book?

Since the power of the Divine Spirits is involved, it feels like anything could be done… but if it’s too multi-functional with this and that, it will cause confusion about which Special Ability to use. It will require extra training, so it’s probably better not to have too many. Since it’s a Weapon, something that aids offensive capabilities would be desirable, I suppose.

However, deciding right now… personally, I’d prefer to be able to customize what kind of Magic can be used.

“…Hey, Corona.”

“Yes?”

“About the finished sword, can’t the sealed Special Ability be modified?”

“Probably not.”

“We might need to change our Strategy depending on the Demon King’s situation, so can’t we create room for modification?”

“Hmm… then, should we leave room to grant new Magic?”

“No, personally, I think it’s better to pour in as much of the Divine Spirits’ power as possible, right up to the limit. In other words, I wonder if we could draw emblems on the sword’s blade or something and be able to change the Magic granted.”

After I explained, Corona murmured, “I see.”

“That’s what you mean. Well, with that much Magic, I might be able to manage it with a little adjustment. That being said, isn’t drawing emblems quite difficult?”

…When I add a Special Ability to a Weapon, I mainly infuse Magic Power into the Weapon and don’t draw emblems. I do have some knowledge of the method itself, but it’s only the basic Book method, and the effects I’m thinking of can’t be expected. Perhaps we need Humans with specialized knowledge here.

“Oh, Ruon.”

At this point, Richard spoke up.

“Could you leave the emblems to me?”

“…Are you sure?”

“I’ve researched Crest Enchantment, and I think we can create something quite impressive if we gather the knowledge of the experts here. Could Ruon think about what kind of effects would be good?”

“Understood. Then I’ll leave it to Richard—”

While my thoughts raced, I also began to act. Thus, the creation of a sword to defeat the Demon King began, with the Spirit God and Humans cooperating.

The discussions among the Divine Spirits concluded after a full day. Furthermore, Richard organized the Humans, and that also came together in about a day. And as for Sofia—

“…Alright, everything is done for now.”

Even so, it’s only the preparation stage, though…

“Once we start creating the sword, I don’t think it will take much time.”

Feus began to speak.

“But, since we’re creating it all at once, if anyone lets their guard down even a little, it won’t turn out to be a satisfactory sword, so I want everyone to refocus their efforts from now on.”

“Of course.”

I nod. Sofia and the others also tightened their expressions, and Feus smiled.

“Then, let’s begin.”

I shift my gaze to the stand where the Material is placed. Just as I thought, “Finally—” Feus raised both hands. In an instant, Magic Power overflowed from her hands.