I was accidentally injured by God and I just want to be an ordinary person

After realizing this, Ella thought for a moment.

"How about this, please ask the village chief to take us to the place where the black dragon disappeared tomorrow. As a reward, I will give you enough food to last you through the winter."

Just like giving them Dragon Stones directly, even if they gave them the equivalent amount of gold coins, there would be nowhere to use them, so it would be better to just give them food and clothes. It just so happened that Lotte had prepared a variety of civilian clothes for the purpose of not attracting too much attention.

"In that case... well, please let me take the children with me. They can't do heavy work, but they can help pick up rubble."

"Well, okay, it's getting late, let's stop here for today."

"Thank you very much, Your Excellency."

The village chief stood up and bowed slowly to Ella. Then the children, like the village chief, expressed their gratitude in their childish voices.

After extinguishing the fire, everyone returned to their respective residences - all of which were abandoned mud houses that no one lived in. Although dilapidated, they were at least much better than camping. As for the robbers, they were surrounded and tied up in a circle in the square.

Because she had to continue practicing magic weapon forging—or to be more precise, magic item forging—Ella did not go directly to the room, but came to the carriage parked at the entrance of the village. What she was going to do today might be a bit noisy, and doing it in the village would inevitably disturb others.

The nights at the beginning of winter were unusually cold. The evening breeze felt like being rubbed by a rough blanket on the face, causing stinging sensation. The rustling of leaves made an ominous sound, and Ella, feeling her hair stand on end, immediately got into the carriage.

"Huh—this place is still the best... 'Light'."

After folding up the wooden boards that served as seats on both sides of the carriage, the carriage suddenly became more spacious. Then, Ella took out the long-awaited props from the storage.

Kotatsu and cushions.

Ella channeled her magic power into the kotatsu, causing it to emit a temperature that was just comfortable. She sat on the cushions and put her legs inside.

"Hmm... I think a kotatsu should be paired with mikan, but since there's none, forget it. Besides, now's not the time to rest."

After muttering something in a low voice, Ella took out a wooden board with a circular groove in the middle from the spacious and bright carriage. This was something she tried to make before setting off. It was not a complicated prop, but a "sacrifice" prepared for tonight's experiment.

According to Iris, her previous method of using the "magic liquid" was incorrect. Normally, one should first use a carving knife or other items to carve grooves on the weapon or prop, and then pour the volatile "magic liquid" into it. Otherwise, when doing complex work, it is easy to find that the previously applied "magic liquid" has evaporated and lost its effect before the carving is completed. The last time she succeeded was entirely because the pattern was too simple.

However, this point is not recorded in the book, so Ella cannot be blamed. Perhaps the author felt that this was too simple and there was no need to write it down. But what she did not notice was that not all readers have the ability to think independently, such as Ella.

"Just pour the 'magic liquid' in..."

Repeating the steps in a low voice, Ella took out the small bottle of "magic liquid" left over from last night from the storage - the storage was extremely important at this time. Under normal circumstances, even if the "magic liquid" was sealed, it would gradually deteriorate with the passage of time. Some would even evaporate the magic power after a few hours. However, there was no need to worry about this for the storage with the ability to stop time. When it was taken out, it was the same as when it was first put in, without any changes.

Slowly, carefully, and cautiously pour the "magic liquid" into the circular groove in a small and unbreakable form. This is an important part. Some "magic liquids" that are extremely easy to solidify must follow this rule. Pouring too much at once will cause the magic liquid to overflow the groove, causing the magic infused in it to dissipate and have no effect. Pouring too little will be like a wire that is too thin, resulting in increased resistance, and it will easily burn the magic circuit when used.

Although the "magic liquid" Ella is using now does not require this, when casting orichalcum-grade magic accessories, it is necessary to use a "magic liquid" of the type that is extremely easy to solidify. That is her ultimate goal, so it is wise to start practicing from now on.

The shallow grooves in the wooden board were gradually filled with light blue magic liquid, and finally there was a "puff" sound, and the "magic liquid" gathered front and back, forming a circular loop.

"Hoo... Let's try injecting magic power."

Ella let out a long breath, and the warm breath formed a white warm mist in the car and gradually dissipated into the air.

Placing her hands on either side of the wooden board, feeling the warmth coming from the kotatsu, Ella injected 1 point of magic power into magic item number two—the glowing wooden board was number one.

I could feel one point of magic flowing through the wooden board in a circular magic circuit.

Of course, there are no other features besides this. This 1 point of magic power will eventually disappear on its own due to magic power loss.

"Looks like it worked? Hmm... I don't know what it would be like if I added a little more magic power, but the book doesn't say... I'm a little curious."

As if being tickled by a kitten, curiosity crept up Ella's shoulders, and aura built up in her chest. Ella poured 100 points of magic power into it at once, and then—

boom.

When Ella noticed that the blue magic circuit turned red and burst out with intense heat, the wooden board had already exploded in front of her, and countless wood chips flew into the carriage.

"what……"

Still keeping her hands on the kotatsu, Ella was stunned for a moment.

“It… it hurts aa ...

Putting her hands into her arms, Ella began to roll around in the kotatsu with extremely energetic movements. Well, she was very energetic. This should be the most energetic moment of the year.

A full quarter of an hour passed before Ella gradually stopped moving. Perhaps she was exhausted and physically depleted and could no longer move. Raising her tear-stained eyelashes, Ella carefully stretched out her hands from her arms and chanted softly with an uncontrollable trembling voice.

"'Basic Healing Technique'."

A faint white light appeared in the palm of her hand, and the fingers that were originally red and swollen due to the explosion immediately returned to normal, and the pain disappeared. She let out a small breath, and lay on her back in the kotatsu. After spending another quarter of an hour to calm down, she sat up again, took out the "Angel Crystal" that could restore her physical strength to full value, and bit it viciously.

If resentment could be transformed into substance, the carriage would be filled with ominous black tentacle-like mist at this moment. However, apart from undead creatures, only a few creatures can do this, at least humans and demons cannot.

"I will never, ever do something like this again!"

After resting for a while, Ella started the next step with her eyes still red.

Although there was a small accident that caused the wooden board to explode, at least it was a successful example before that. Ella even felt that if it could be used well, props like the one just now that allowed magic power to circulate continuously could be made into a storage device similar to a battery. Of course, how to reduce magic power loss is the biggest problem.

"It feels like the structure of a magic circuit is very similar to an electric circuit..."

As Ella said, magic circuits and electric circuits have many similarities. There are many structures that can be driven by simply converting electricity into magic power. However, so far, Ella has not found any way that magic circuits are inferior to electric circuits. It would not be wrong to say that magic circuits are an upwardly compatible version of electric circuits.

"Come to think of it, didn't you see something interesting in the book just now?"

After picking up the wood chips in the carriage, Ella sat back on the kotatsu. She had previously seen in a book a magic circuit that could make items rotate. If applied to weapons, it should greatly increase the weapon's attack power. For example, if a rotating magic circuit was engraved in a spear, it would have an unexpected effect when facing an enemy holding a shield tower, and could penetrate the shield tower.

Thinking of this, Ella started the next experiment.

……

Completely unaccustomed to living in this kind of countryside place, Iris sat up from the bed. The cold wind poured into the room from the window that was simply covered with paper, making her wake up instantly. Considering that there was a magic called "Blessing of Vitality" that could eliminate fatigue, Iris simply gave up forcing herself to sleep and chose to go for a walk outside. To her, except for the floating island of the gods and humans, the Holy Academy and the Dragon Island she had just visited, all other places were new things. What was recorded in books and what she saw with her own eyes were completely different things.

The crystal shoes made no sound as they stepped on the soft soil. The cold wind mixed with the smell of the forest rushed into the nose, giving people a refreshing feeling. The rustling sound between the leaves was as terrifying as a wild beast running through the grass - this was the case for ordinary people, but for Iris it was a rare and fresh experience. If there was a wild beast, she could just kill it. If it was a powerful monster, it would be fun to challenge it.

Iris raised her head, and her smooth, snow-white neck was exposed. It was difficult to see the moon in the winter in the Kingdom of Paris. It was not because of the thick fog, but because every winter, the sky of the Kingdom of Paris would be covered with thick clouds. These depressing and nerve-wracking days would continue until the arrival of spring in early March.

Seeing that there seemed to be a light on the carriage, Iris ignored the robbers who kept praying in the square and walked slowly towards the carriage.

The biggest reason for coming to the Kingdom of Barris to deliver a letter was not that the letter itself was very important. Although it involved the Seal of Original Sin, there were many people in the academy who could do this kind of thing. Those who were better than Ella could even use cars as a unit of measurement. The reason for choosing Ella was that the academy believed that letting Ella train on the mainland was the best option.

After the last final exam, I reported to the academy that Ella had destroyed the Holy Pillar of the East Church. As I expected, the academy did not mention any punishment, but was very surprised.

The academy believed that with Ella's ability to destroy the Holy Pillar, she no longer needed to be confined to the Holy Academy. Instead, it would be more appropriate for her to experience various things on the mainland. Based on this, the academy could use Ella's completion of the letter delivery mission as an excuse to give Ella, a sensitive identity, powerful magic props and a large amount of materials that could be used to enhance her strength. This connected to the ultimate purpose of the Holy Academy's establishment—

Eliminate the Mark of Original Sin

——It can almost be concluded that the academy has regarded Ella as the backbone of the future fight against the Mark of Original Sin. Although Ella's level is not high and she looks lazy and has no desire to upgrade, considering her current age, she is already level 19 at the age of 13, and it took less than a month to upgrade from level 18 to level 19. No matter how you look at it, it is a terrifying speed. It is not wrong to call her a monster. It is natural for the academy to pay so much attention to her. I would do the same if I were in her shoes.

Finally reaching the carriage, Iris lifted the curtain and looked inside.

"Ella-chan?"

"Eh? Iris?"

Like a child caught stealing food, Ella immediately turned around with a stiff smile, trying to hide something behind her.

Well, this is a reminder for myself to start enjoying it.

Iris got into the car. Although she could immediately point out what Ella was hiding, that would be too boring and would easily make the other party give up and tell her what it was.

What I like is to make the other person's nerves always in a state of tension, afraid of being discovered and at a loss.

"Hoho, what are you doing, Ella-chan?"

Pretending not to know, Iris lowered the wooden board on the side of the carriage to serve as a seat. Because the kotatsu tabletop could be seen at a subtle angle, Ella was moving her body in obvious movements that made her laugh.

"I'm...I'm...sleeping. Um, getting ready for bed."

"So... what is this?"

"Hey! Iris!"

At a speed that Ella was completely unable to react, Iris reached out and pulled out a piece of wood from the table. Like a hen protecting her chicks, Ella immediately stood up from the ground and reached out to stop Iris.

But it was too late. Iris had already used magic to understand the true nature of the prop. However, her originally playful look instantly became serious. She took the piece of wood into her palm and looked at Ella, whose face was flushed with shame because her clumsy work was seen.

In fact, this is not something to be ashamed of. Rather, the person who can do this is a genius.

"Hey, Ella-chan, don't tell me you made this yourself."

"Hmm... I made this according to the instructions in that book... I know it's ugly and useless... Feel free to laugh at me, Iris..."

Ella lowered her brows, looking pitiful, ready to be laughed at.

"Haha—this, this is something no one has ever made before. Since I can't sleep, I'll study it tonight."

If it were in the past, Ella would definitely think that Iris had ulterior motives. After all, no one was there now, whether it was Lotte, Camisia or Shen Gan, who could stop Iris. But now, there was no emotion in Iris's expression except seriousness and thinking, so Ella could only be vigilant and carefully make way for Iris to sit next to her.

"I didn't expect it to be a rotating magic circuit... Interesting."

After muttering softly, Iris took out the delicate props used to dissect magical weapons from her storage bracelet, and began the detailed disassembly work while explaining to Ella.

Chapter 12 An Unexpected Encounter

*创世纪6187年1月23日 上午9:48分 巴里斯王国境内

"Ah~ah, I'm so sleepy. Are you still not done?"

"It should be soon, Miss Ella."

"I shouldn't have listened to Iris and stayed up so late yesterday."

"It finally worked, didn't it? It's the first magical weapon Ella-chan created."

“That’s right…”

Sitting on the stone pier by the river, Ella covered her mouth with her hand and yawned.

Last night, after Iris discovered that she was making a magic circuit that could make props rotate, she has been studying the spell on the side. In Iris's words, a magic circuit that can make magic weapons rotate is something that has never appeared before.

Although it is incredible, it is true.

In the past, if you wanted to make your weapon rotate, you had to rely on the interaction between wind magic to do it, and the effect of this was not as real as using magic skills directly. It was like using the "Fireball" magic to ignite a wooden stick, and then throwing the stick out to attack the opponent. The damage caused was certainly not as good as attacking directly with the "Fireball" magic.

Of course, it's not that there haven't been magic casters who have studied this kind of magic circuit, but no matter which method they used, they all ended in failure. So far, no one has been able to develop a magic circuit that can make weapons rotate. Ella should be considered the first person to do so, although she only reproduced it based on the content in the book.

Taking out the short sword engraved with the spinning technique from the storage, Ella slammed it against the stone pillar.

"It's a bit boring..."

"If it weren't for Camisia-senpai's order, you would definitely be complaining about the hard work right now."

"Ahahaha...that's true."

As she spoke, Ella glanced towards the Unghir River beside her.

Now, they have arrived at the place where the black dragon uses healing magic. Although normally they should be busy picking up the "Dragon Stone", they have saved a lot of effort because they have the bandits they caught on the road to do the hard work. They just need to sit by the river and wait for it to be over.

It's worth mentioning that it was Camisia who proposed using the bandits as laborers. Because of the condition that "whoever mines the most 'Dragon Stone' will be released," the bandits are now desperately trying to salvage the stones from the river, which is up to their calves. However, this only applies to those who haven't committed unforgivable crimes. Bandit leaders or those who have committed serious crimes such as murder and human trafficking are not included.

The riverside during the dry season in winter was unremarkable, and it was easy to get bored staying in such a desolate area. Angeline, Luty, and Camisia went to guard the surrounding area. The only people sitting on the shore besides herself were Shen Gan and Iris - the village chief and the children were picking up gravel on the riverbank in the distance - Ella couldn't help but start looking for potentially interesting places on the terrain search.

"By the way, has Iris found any trace of the black dragon?"

"No, or rather, I didn't search at all."

Iris's calm tone made it seem as if she wasn't joking at all. Although Ella's reason for challenging the black dragon was that she needed dragon teeth to make magical weapons and could also test the cooperation between companions, Iris's ultimate goal was to challenge the dragon in the name of the "Branch of Disaster." Thinking in this way, Iris's decision to give up the search was strange no matter how you looked at it, after all, it was Iris herself who proposed to challenge the black dragon.

The conversation was like passing a ball; it would be awkward if it was just one round, so Ella continued to ask.

"What's the approximate level of that black dragon?"

"Level 40? Level 50 is possible, and with the dragon's long lifespan, even level 60 wouldn't be surprising."

"That's the same as not saying anything."

Shen Gan curled his lips and gave Iris a cold look at her answer, which was not really an answer at all.

Level 40 and level 60 are two completely different concepts. Take the Kingdom of Baris as an example. With the help of various magical props, a level 40 dragon requires an army of at least 10,000 people to defeat it, while a level 60 dragon can only be barely resisted even with the power of half a country. However, this can only be achieved by the dragon's physical fitness as the top of the monster chain. Whether it is a tough body or the innate magic that can be cast without chanting, it is a realm that humans cannot reach.

Therefore, the range given by Iris cannot be used as a judgment standard at all. If it is a level 60 dragon, even if Camisia is here, it is difficult to guarantee that no one will be injured.

"It's impossible to judge based on the village chief's words alone, right? I don't know everything, but at least there's one thing I can confirm."

"A little?"

Ella's words made Iris, who had been standing, look up at the sky.

"Well, at least if we just stay here, the dragon will come back on its own."

"Eh? Eh? Wait, Iris, are you kidding me?!"

"Of course not. It's true that it's difficult for a dragon to use healing magic, but that's only one reason why Dragon Stones are so expensive. The other biggest reason is that dragons recycle the Dragon Stones, which contain energy. At first, I thought the dragons had taken the Dragon Stones when they left, so I didn't hold out much hope. Now it seems like they should be back after a while."

As if by reflex, Ella immediately jumped up from the stone.

"Iris? Do you know what you're talking about?"