Chapter 508 Resuscitation Technique ②
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Now, even though we had found a material capable of dissolving the Ddo-Buddy¹ compound, it didn’t mean a repair technique would be established overnight. At first glance, it appeared we could regenerate the outer skin, but we still had to verify its durability and the extent of the repairable range.
”Alright, first, let’s see if we can actually plug the scratches and holes,” I said.
”Yes, sir!” Nina-Mailse replied.
I gave my disciple’s head a vigorous rub, leaving her short, pale-purple hair a complete mess. She didn’t seem to mind—in fact, she looked quite happy—as she gave a powerful response. Realizing I’d gone a bit far, I tidied her hair and straightened her lopsided glasses. Her cheeks immediately flushed a bright crimson. (She really is a total pushover…)
”Do you have the material samples ready?” I asked.
”Of course! We have plenty, so we can run as many experiments as you like!” Nina-Mailse said.
”Good. In that case, let’s verify every conceivable type of damage.”
I instructed Nina-Mailse to line up plate-shaped samples of the material on the desk. These were replicas of the actual Ddo-Buddy outer skin. First, I began to inflict damage on them. During my investigation into their durability, I had seen “warriors” scarred in various ways: simple wear and tear, bite marks, and claw marks. I even had to account for cases where they might snap entirely, though I hadn’t seen that yet.
I took out my utility knife and began marking the surfaces with both shallow and deep gashes to replicate bites and scratches. Once finished, I used a different set of samples to test heat damage. I’d save the combined damage tests for later.
I didn’t expect much variance, but to be thorough, I reproduced burns using natural fire, magic, and Holy Arts. I even charred some to a crisp. If this verification succeeded, I could handle any request—even if a client wanted to “resuscitate” a Ddo-Buddy caught in a house fire.
Next, I wanted to simulate aging. After some thought, I settled on a sand-blasting method. I used magic to pelt the samples with grit, reproducing the microscopic scratches that appear over years of use. After more trial and error with Nina-Mailse, the samples on the desk looked truly pathetic. I recorded the results in my research journal, concluding the first phase.
”Master, your obsession is as intense as ever… Is it really necessary to test this much?” Nina-Mailse asked.
”Whether it’s necessary is barely a question—it absolutely is. We can’t say we’ve performed a thorough verification until we know exactly how much can be repaired, regardless of whether we ever actually see this specific damage in the shop,” I replied.
”Hmm, well, I guess I see what you’re saying,” Nina-Mailse said.
”Besides, you saw Alex, and you’ve read my records on the various warriors I’ve encountered, right? Customers have a knack for doing things to their gear that we could never imagine,” I said.
”…That’s true,” Nina-Mailse replied.
I made sure the lesson stuck. These conversations are vital for a master-disciple relationship. As a Sacred Artificer², Nina-Mailse doesn’t need me for magical advice; what I can teach her is the proper mindset for research: how to generate ideas, the procedure of an investigation, and a sense of responsibility for the final product. Without that, I’m just a man with a young woman waiting on him while he lectures.
”Alright, let’s start with the spot-repairs. Don’t forget to log every single step,” I said.
”Yes!” Nina-Mailse replied.
We spent a week on the research, including observations to ensure the repairs didn’t degrade after a few days. We tinkered with solvent ratios and tested for reproducibility. We even damaged and repaired the same samples hundreds of times to find the “resurrection limit.”
We concluded that Mangoron juice rots about two days after being squeezed. Given the approaching winter, that was actually a decent lifespan. However, it meant we had to hit the market daily. Once the fruit shop owner started giving us suspicious looks, we had to start foraging outside the castle gates ourselves. I’ll have to figure out a better way for commercial use; dried Mangoron didn’t work, so it has to be fresh.
Despite the hassle, the verification proceeded smoothly. Finally, we reached a point where the current phase of testing was complete.
”No major issues so far, it seems…” I said.
”That’s right! The new skin isn’t peeling, and you can’t even see the seams on the ones we sliced in half,” Nina-Mailse said.
”In the end, the only failure was that one we charred to a cinder,” I said.
”Well, we knew that would happen. Still, it was a win to find out we can resuscitate them as long as a healthy part remains,” Nina-Mailse replied.
It was surprising. Even if only a tiny amount of the original material remained, mixing it with new fluid and letting it harden would return it to a healthy state. While that’s essentially making a new one, some customers believe the “soul” of the original dwells in that single drop. I’d be happy if this tech helps those people.
”We haven’t hit a limit on the number of resuscitations yet, so we’ll keep monitoring, but let’s call it a day,” I said.
”Hooray!” Nina-Mailse cheered, throwing her arms up.
She had worked through the week without a single complaint—a true artisan. She earns high marks as a disciple for keeping her hands moving.
”Don’t get too excited. We still have the durability trial,” I said.
”Oh, seeing if it holds up under long-term use?” she asked.
”Exactly. It’s fine if it can be fixed indefinitely, but it’s a hassle if it wears out too fast,” I said.
”But we can’t test that here. What’s the plan?” she asked.
”Well… we have to make a ‘reverse request’ to the client. She’s the one person who subjects a Ddo-Buddy to the most grueling conditions possible,” I said.
”…Wait, are you planning to find another experimental collaborator?” she asked.
”No, it won’t be like that this time. …Probably,” I replied.
Nina-Mailse gave me a long, dubious look. But I really didn’t think it would come to that. I didn’t need to be there for the “experiment.” My plan was to send a letter reporting that a way to save Alex had been found. I’d explain the process—hiding the solvent ingredients—and ask for permission. Once granted, I’d ship Alex back with a note offering future resuscitations. Whether she contacted us again or not, the durability would eventually become clear. Since all communication goes through my Senior Disciple, I’d never even have to meet her. A perfect strategy.
”Well, whatever you say. I’m the newcomer compared to Carley-san, so it’s not like I can complain…” Nina-Mailse pouted, though she wasn’t truly upset. She immediately smirked. “So? I think I worked pretty hard this week. Do I get a… reward…♡?”
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Summary:
Master and Nina-Mailse conduct exhaustive research to develop a resuscitation technique for adult goods using Mangoron juice as a solvent. They simulate various types of damage, from bite marks to total carbonization, to find the limits of the repair process. The chapter ends with the decision to return the repaired ‘Alex’ to the client for real-world durability testing, while Nina-Mailse hints at wanting a reward for her hard work.
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Trivia:
- The sensitivity of Mangoron juice to temperature and its short shelf life suggests potential supply chain issues or the need for a preservation magic later.
- The mention of ‘the soul of the original dwelling in a single drop’ hints at a more metaphysical aspect of object crafting in this world.
- The Master’s avoidance of the client via the Senior Disciple suggests the client might be someone high-profile or dangerous to his peaceful workshop life
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Character Insight:
Nina-Mailse shows extreme ‘pushover’ tendencies toward the Master’s physical affection (head pats), indicating her growing attachment. The Master reinforces a strict professional boundary through his ‘researcher’s mindset’ lecture, yet relies heavily on her for daily operations.
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Lore And Worldbuilding Context:
The existence of ‘Sacred Artificers’ as a specific class suggests a hierarchy of crafters. The town market and the suspicious fruit shop owner ground the high-fantasy crafting in a mundane, realistic setting.
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TL Notes:
The term ‘Warrior’ is used as a humorous personification of the adult goods by the Master. ‘Choroi’ was localized to ‘pushover’ to capture the specific nuance of Nina being easily swayed by affection.
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Glossary:
Notes:
• Nina-Mailse – Nina (also known as Nina-Mailse) is a short-haired, light violet-haired Sacred Artificer and disciple of the protagonist, formerly a Purist Ward of the Wielope Empire and engineer at Holy City University. She wears thick bottle-bottom glasses, possesses a sharp, eccentric mind, and is renowned for her technical brilliance and wildly inventive creations. Quietly rebellious against fundamentalism, she harbors deep, easily-flustered devotion to her Master, now serves as a new shop user, and may become Kento’s apprentice in the Church of Demon-Subjugation while remaining fiercely loyal to the Saint.
• Nina – Nina (also known as Nina‑Mailse) is a short‑haired, violet‑haired Sacred Artificer from the Holy City, formerly a Purist Ward of the Wielope Empire who left fundamentalism. She wears thick bottle‑bottom glasses, has a sharp mind, is loyal to the Saint, quietly rebellious, may become Kento’s apprentice in the Church of Demon‑Subjugation, now serves as the protagonist’s disciple and a new shop user.
• Carley – Ancient elf Captain of the Wielope Empire, known as Haha‑sama, sports youthful elven beauty with long autumn‑leaf green hair and a flat‑chested soft form. She’s a blunt, pragmatic matriarch to assassins and royalty (e.g., Emperor Dee‑bou, Gustav), grants Forest Blessings, influences church‑state talks, and remains chill even under magic or tentacle restraints.
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