Magical Tool Master Dahlia Never Compromises ~ Starting Today: Life as a Freelancer ~

Wolfe returned to the place he had just walked through and bought a gold ring that had the effect of detoxification.

There are many poisonous monsters, so this kind of ring should be very necessary when defeating them.

After paying the bill, the clerk thanked them politely and watched them leave.

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"How about 'Silver Branch'?"

"I had a great time shopping."

The gray cobblestone road reflected the sunlight as they walked to the next store, chatting.

"My father and I came here over a year ago. I was surprised to see that household magic tools like water heaters and hair dryers have become smaller and more efficient than before. Even the ordinary magic tool stores still sell the older, larger models."

"Is the size a big difference? If it's too small, won't it be inconvenient?"

"Although the difference is only a few centimeters, it feels quite different, and the customer base is also different. The old hair dryer was perfectly comfortable for an adult male to hold, but children's hands are smaller. By making it smaller, children can learn to blow-dry their hair earlier; and by making it lighter, older adults can hold it longer when blow-drying their hair."

“So there are these differences.”

Wolff put on his hooded cloak again, using the sun's glare as an excuse, even though Dahlia said she didn't mind.

"But I really wish the refrigerator could be bigger."

"After all, drinking cold alcohol is what you want in the summer. If you drink with the magic troop, they can always produce ice cubes, but ale becomes very watery with ice cubes..."

"Ale is the best drink in the summer."

In this country, people are considered adults at the age of sixteen and can drink alcohol from then on.

Dalia also occasionally drank with her father starting from her sixteenth birthday.

Her father was a good drinker, a true king of wine, and she felt she must have inherited her drinking ability from him.

"Why not fill a bucket with ice water and put bottled ale in it?"

"The Knights are all king snakes and sea snakes. The ale is consumed too quickly and there's no time to cool it down."

"Well, this does require a refrigerator."

"I really hope the Knights' budget can be used for this."

It seems that there are really a lot of alcoholics in the Knights.

Budget issues are a common concern for the entire world.

"What do you think of noble-type magical tools?"

"It's impressive. I didn't expect there were so many different types of anti-eavesdropping magic tools. The jewelry also surprised me; it looks incredibly powerful. There's also jewelry with multiple enchantments. I don't know how they're made, but being able to imbue such a small piece with two different kinds of magic requires considerable skill."

"Did you see anything you liked?"

"I like the lamp with the fairy crystal. It has an interesting structure."

"So that's what a magic tool master would think. I thought it was designed that way for artistic appeal."

"The fairy crystal has the effect of obstructing perception. From the front, it looks like an ordinary lamp, but from the back, it's transparent and can even reveal phantoms. It can be used when you want to observe secretly but are afraid of being discovered."

"Dalia, you're really not a spy, right?"

Wolfer had asked her the same question before. Was her idea so strange? This type of desk lamp already existed. As a technician, it was natural for her to want to use it as a two-way mirror.

"I'm not. Furthermore, the technology in this area is already very mature. There might be mirrors like this in the royal city, but the people there haven't discovered them yet."

"It's a bit scary. I'd better not listen to it."

There was a hint of helplessness in Wolf's smile.

As they chatted, they came to another magic tool shop, "The Right Eye of the Goddess".

The storefront is made of smooth white marble, with beautiful goddesses and flowers carved on the pillars, and golden vines decorating the pure white door.

This store looks very high-end, and she would never dare to go in alone.

"This is the 'Right Eye of the Goddess'. The owner is also a magical tool maker, and a baron at that."

"I see. Do you know the boss's name?"

"I think his name is Oswald Zola."

"He's the inventor of the air cooler."

"The air cooler was invented by Mr. Oswald? I just found out now."

The air cooler is similar to an electric fan, made of water magic stone and wind magic stone, and can blow cool breeze in the summer.

Dahlia had this thing when she was a child, which shows that Oswald is an experienced magic tool maker.

By the way, the name of the inventor of the air cooler was told to her by her father.

Every summer he would drink ale in front of the air conditioner and say in a trembling voice, "Thanks Oswald Zola~~" She still thinks that drinking like that is not a good thing.

"Welcome, Lord Wolffred. You have brought a beautiful lady with you today."

As they walked through the store, a middle-aged man in a black suit and white gloves came out to greet them.

He combed all his dark gray hair back, and his small silver eyes were covered with silver-framed glasses, which reminded people of the noble silver fox..

"Long time no see. This is Miss Dahlia Rossetti, a magic tool master who takes good care of me."

"Thank you for the introduction, Miss Rossetti. I'm the shop owner, Oswald Zola. Please call me Oswald."

"I'm Dalia Rossetti. I'm new here, and I'd appreciate your guidance. Please call me Dalia."

Oswald narrowed his silver eyes even more and stared at Dahlia.

"Excuse me, but may I ask if your father is Carlo Rossetti?"

"Yes, do you know my father?"

"We were classmates at the High School and often met at Baron gatherings... It's a shame he's gone. Please accept my condolences."

"Thank you for your concern."

It turned out that Oswald also knew her father, and she only now realized that they were classmates.

"Please come in and explore freely. I'd appreciate some advice from Ms. Dahlia's perspective as a magic tool master."

"You're welcome. I'm just starting out."

Oswald narrowed his eyes again and smiled at Dahlia. Dahlia answered as she and Wolf walked into the store.

The store was spacious, and the display space for each type of magical tool was larger than in the previous store.

From household magic tools to jewelry magic tools, every item has been carefully selected. There are descriptions written on parchment next to the items, but the lack of price tags is a bit disconcerting.

"Is this a new anti-eavesdropping magic tool?"

"Yes, this is a cufflink-shaped anti-eavesdropping device. It will automatically activate when you place your hand on the table. You can also choose the gemstone or metal color to match your clothes."

"Is this a wall-mounted air cooler?"

"That's right. Since this is a passageway, the wall is often used, so I made this."

It's really exciting to see the latest magical tools.

Whenever Wolf or Dahlia paused, Oswald would scoot over. If they asked, he would explain in detail. His timing was impeccable.

This store also has a wide variety of jewelry, with many items not only doubly gifted but also triple gifted.

Compared to "Silver Branch", the products here are more exquisitely designed and have more gems added.

"A single ring that simultaneously possesses the triple power of detoxification, protection against petrification, and protection against chaos...it's astonishing."

"After all, many knights and adventurers value 'lightness' in battle. This ring was made by an alchemist."

Although I don't know how the ring was made, just looking at it makes me feel that it must have taken a lot of magic to make it.

Splitting it into three rings would be cheaper, but knights and adventurers, who valued portability and needed to wield swords and bows, naturally didn't want to wear too many rings. It was said that adding an extra ring would significantly degrade the grip. Wolfe agreed.

The same goes for bracelets. Some customers request double or triple empowerment to reduce the number of bracelets they have. They fight for their lives, and this seems to be important.

After wandering around for a while, they walked to the back of the store, where there was a large white machine blowing out cool air.

"This is a new air cooler I developed, incorporating an Ice Magic Stone. It uses the Wind Magic Stone to circulate air indoors, and the Ice Magic Stone to cool the air before returning it to the machine. It's expected to be released this summer."

“…Great!”

Dalia couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

She was deeply moved by the cool breeze from the new air cooler, which was just like the air conditioning in her previous life.

Air coolers made with water and wind magic stones can increase indoor humidity, making them unsuitable for use while doing paperwork. This new model completely eliminates this problem.

In the future, the clerical offices in the royal city and the public office may need this type of air cooler.

"Is it powered by two types of magic stones, ice and wind?"

"Yes, the power is input from this side."

Oswald opened the front of the white case and showed them the internal structure.

"The tube is so finely machined. This curved bend must be particularly difficult to create, right?"

"Yes, before deciding on the materials to process, I broke about two hundred tubes..."

Dahlia worked as a magic tool maker, so she knew that it was very difficult to combine these flat figure-eight tubes in a regular pattern. It required some research to decide on the materials and start processing.

Her father might be able to do this kind of processing, but Dalia couldn't do it now.

"It's really impressive... This air cooler is perfect for places where moisture is a concern. I can use it safely whether I'm doing paperwork or just sitting in my study."

"Thank you for the compliment. I didn't expect you to be able to see my development intentions..."

At this point, Oswald suddenly straightened his posture and coughed.

"...Lord Wolffred, my apologies. I was so engrossed in my conversation with Lady Dahlia that I didn't consider you."

The young man stood one step behind them, watching them.

"S-Sorry!"

"No, you two can talk slowly."

Wolfe smiled as he spoke, but there was no smile in his golden eyes.

If it was a weapons store, it would be fine, but this was a magic tool store. He was probably getting tired of it.

"Lord Wolffred, if it's convenient, would you like to take a look at the assistive devices you ordered?"

"Okay, thank you for your help."

Wolfe had ordered some auxiliary equipment for the expedition here. He said it was two dual-purpose anklets, with the functions of detoxification, preventing anemia, and preventing petrification and confusion.

Dahlia was curious about why it was the leg chains, and he tactfully said that feet were easier to preserve in battle than hands, and she reluctantly understood.

Oswald called over another man, also in a black suit and white gloves.

After some explanation, the clerk took Wolf to a small room to adjust the size.

"Ms. Dahlia, I'll be back soon."

After saying this, Wolff went upstairs.

As Dahlia continued browsing the magical tools in the store, Oswald walked towards her.

"Ms. Dalia, please use this card next time you come."

He took off his white gloves and handed her a golden card with the shop name "Goddess's Right Eye" and a slender image of the goddess engraved on it.

"Excuse me, what is this?"

"This way, you can come and go freely in our shop. Even if you are not accompanied by Lord Wolffred, or when I am not in the shop, you can come here and freely view the magical tools."

Dahlia didn't buy anything. Although they were both magic tool masters, they were of different generations and had never communicated. Dahlia didn't understand why he gave her the card.

Oswald looked at Dalia, who had a puzzled expression on her face, and touched his dark gray hair.

"I owed Carlo a favor, and when I wanted to return it, he said, 'If my daughter ever comes to your shop, I want you to show her the magic tools. If she doesn't, keep it a secret until I die.' That's when I made this card."

"It's my father..."

"It's so nice to meet you today. When I go to that world, I can tell him that I've repaid the favor."

"If it's convenient, could you please tell me how he helped you?"

The man in front of him took a deep breath and lowered his eyes.