Volume 6 Chapter 13-2 Dwarf’s Treasure
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Mr. Gino tried to make Mr. Ginchi his successor, ignoring Mr. Zenom, his senior disciple. This caused problems.
Mr. Ginchi, more interested in Earth science than dwarf techniques, ran away to avoid trouble. Mr. Zenom refused to succeed, called himself immature, and left.
Huh, isn’t Mr. Gino the cause of all this…?
”I have many disciples, but those two are the most interesting. I’m excited to see their paths. I’m watching them from afar even now.”
There are many kinds of master-disciple relationships. Watching them feels like peeking. No malice, but it’s a bit scary.
”Shouldn’t you reconcile the two?”
”Isn’t it better for them to grow by competing as they are?”
I don’t feel that way. Mr. Zenom doesn’t seem to care about rivalry. He might be struggling with things I don’t know.
As for Mr. Ginchi, he seems to have lost interest in blacksmithing. He’s very into Earth science.
That’s right. Mr. Ginchi.
”Is there a link between Mr. Ginchi and Earth tools?”
”In the capital, there’s a dealer selling only Earth tools. They’re tied to the Hero Bureau.”
”Ah, I heard money can buy anything there.”
I knew soy sauce and snacks were sold at crazy prices.
But if even appliances are sold, can they summon tools themselves?
Looking at this junk, they spent a lot collecting stuff. Was it worth it?
They can’t use gunpowder or gasoline. Electricity… maybe solar panels can charge batteries.
Phones can’t call or connect to the internet.
”Can you make these now? Honestly, it’s impossible. But we have ancient similar tech.”
There are laptops. This world’s tech is advanced but not widespread.
Even if they could make smartphones, rulers wouldn’t give them to commoners.
”──Hey, where’s this guy’s weapon?”
Bored Mr. Escalion reminded us of our purpose.
”Ah, right. It’s deeper inside…”
The dust got thicker as we went in.
”This is it. The legendary…”
The legendary sword?
A shelf corner held many swords.
Mr. Gino drew a rapier-like sword. The blade was covered in rust.
”This won’t do. This one too, and this one as well.”
Mr. Gino kept drawing swords, but all were in bad shape. Some were too rusty to remove.
”Hey, isn’t this a poison needle?”
”If you know, it’s quick. It attacks ignoring defense, but… is it good?”
”It’s not forbidden. But is it hero-worthy? It won’t impress women.”
Is that the issue, Mr. Escalion? What a focused person.
”Even Lord Daicoon used a poison needle. Oh, this one’s new, not rusted.”
Mr. Gino picked a small, knife-sized needle. The tip was dull copper. It looked like a poison needle.
In an old game, poison needles were for magicians. No attack power, but could instantly kill.
What’s this world’s poison needle like?
”Is it bronze?”
Mr. Gino sheathed it and gave it to me. A dwarf’s actions look impressive. I took it gratefully.
I should check it myself.
The sheath has a screw base. It’s like old fountain pens, preventing leaks.
The needle is shiny, new, bronze, with oil to prevent rust. Bronze resists corrosion but isn’t immune. Poison type matters.
The needle has fine cuts for capillary action.
The base has a magic circle to nullify defense. What is this? Never seen it before.
”Originally a medical tool for injections. It evolved into a weapon.”
Basically, it’s a syringe.
”You still need to aim for armor gaps, right?”
”Of course. Bronze can’t pierce iron armor.”
”Why not mithril to prevent rust?”
”Mithril fuses surfaces. Bronze is better for all purposes.”
Mithril remembers its shape. Mr. Zenom thinks it’s liquid metal.
Even if it punctures armor, damage is limited. It relies heavily on poison.
The handle has a small glass vial for poison.
”What poisons can it use?”
”I don’t know well, but some poisons resist antidotes. Expensive, but top-grade potions might work.”
Monsters use poison too. Regular fighters can handle antidotes easily.
Special-grade potions heal HP instantly but cause fatigue afterward. Can’t use in combat.
If used on an enemy, it might paralyze them.
It’s expensive, but injected doses are small.
”I see. But no special-grade potions for me. They’re bitter, tingle, and cause backlash for ten days.”
Mr. Escalion has used it, huh? The pain feels like losing a year of life.
”Then you can claim it’s for medical use, not battle.”
”No way. Maybe in some situations?”
”Thinking of weird things again. Have you surpassed your master in sneaky tactics?”
It can disable an opponent temporarily, maybe for sneak attacks. But I can’t imagine needing it.
Anyway, I got a usable weapon.
The blade is delicate, so I need a spare.
I went to Mr. Gino’s workshop to learn poison needle making.
A well-equipped dwarf workshop. It’s a craftsman’s paradise.
The dim lighting helps see metal temperatures. Artisans use magnifying glasses with lights.
Time flows faster here. A year’s work in a day is unfair.
Dwarves never miss deadlines, but this workshop is a cheat.
Dozens of dwarves are working. It’s like a small factory.
Each craftsman handles high-difficulty tasks calmly. I’m amazed. I can only sigh.
”Thank you very much. Thank you very much.”
Mr. Escalion bows, so I follow. I don’t know proper greetings, so I’m grateful for his lead.
Mr. Escalion is humble, which is good. “The more a rice plant bears fruit, the lower it bows.”
”Why not smile? Even kings can’t enter the vault, you know.”
I’m happy, but Mr. Escalion doesn’t see me smiling.
After all, I’m busy learning techniques. A serious face is natural.
”By the way, only top dwarf craftsmen can enter. We have the best tools and materials.”
It seems getting one tool here costs a fortune. Some things can’t be bought.
”As for me, I’m a sword master, allowed in as a consultant.”
User opinions matter, huh? Great craftsmen aren’t always great fighters.
I’m useless here… Only apprentice-level skills. I’m lucky to be here.
I borrow a workshop corner. Tools are neatly arranged. I can make anything.
The key is the poison needle’s precision. It must inject liquid instantly.
I’ll start by copying the model perfectly. I’ll use bronze as Mr. Gino suggested.
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