20demayo Chapter 83: Golem
Chapter 83: Golem
Chapter 83: Golem
So what kind of golem do you want to make?
Now a 4th circle mage, Yerica first practiced the specialty golem production magic left by Hecate for a day.
In the meantime, Ethan prepared materials. To make a specialty golem, the materials were as important as the magic itself.
What I want to make is a wooden golem.
Huh? Why make it out of that Well of course you can make it out of wood. But to withstand strong impacts, a sturdy material works better. A wooden one would break easily.
A key trait of Hecates specialty golems was that they were much stronger than regular golems.
Not only that, regular golems could only make simple, rigid movements. But these specialty golems moved as smoothly as humans.
Thats why the material was so important.
If proper materials werent used, they couldnt withstand impacts and would shatter.
Im making it with the assumption that it will break. This will be used for education.
For education?
Hearing Ethans words, Yerica made an expression of sudden realization.
Unlike regular golems, being able to make complex movements meant it would be helpful for practical lessons.
You mean to use it for practical combat lessons?
Exactly. I said education, but we cant go catching monsters just for that.
Weak monsters are too weak, and strong monsters are too dangerous. My word how did you even come up with this idea?
I planned this from the beginning.
If his only goal was protection, he would have picked someone other than Yerica.
The difficulty level to get her was extremely high at the beginning after all.
Yet the reason he chose Yerica was this.
You just have to see the big picture.
You make a good point. Okay, so you want to make it out of wood?
I wont use just plain wood. I said education, but itd be meaningless if it shatters too easily.
Ethan planned to use black ironwood.
Black ironwood? Isnt that extremely expensive? I heard its pricier than most metals.
Yerica asked in surprise.
For something just used in education, it was too expensive a material.
I said education, but thats not the only purpose itll serve.
Huh?
Im going to sell this.
Sell it? My golem?
The lightweight magic itself was just regular magic, so Yerica could sell that expertise to the David Merchant Guild with no problem.
But these golems were different.
Creating these specialty golems was Hecates signature magic.
That signature magic could not be sold.
No. We absolutely cannot sell the specialty golem production magic. Yerica, only you can use that.
Then what?
Well downgrade the magic.
Downgrade?
Mix some of the specialty golem production methods into the regular golem magic. But preserve the unique motions specialty golems are capable of.
That resulted in golems that were sturdier than regular ones, but not as durable as Yericas specialty golems.
The trait of these golems is that they can move more smoothly than regular golems.
But theyll break easily. Oh, if that happens.
Ethan grinned.
An important thing when making products was ensuring they werent too sturdy.
If products were too durable, customers would never come back to buy new ones.
So to make them come back periodically, they need high performance but appropriately low durability.
Instead of low durability, you raise the performance. Anyone who experienced that high performance wouldnt be able to help but purchase again since these golems were different than regular ones.
And isnt revenge still revenge, even if its not directly killing the perpetrator?
The moment he entered, Ethan was already hearing talk about the lightweight workshop.
Among the people in the market, quite a large number were headed to the shop Ethan was looking for.
As expected.
Seeing the scene before him, Ethan smiled contentedly.
A long line of people queued up.
Similar to the Whiskers territory landscape. People lined up, and those who finished made stops at nearby stores.
Please line up in order!
Well finish shortly!
It wont take long! Just line up in order and well get to you immediately!
Please take out the items to lighten and gold beforehand!
She definitely has a knack for this.
When first operating the lightweight workshop, Ethan paid a lot of attention to managing customers. No matter how good the service was, if receiving that service was inconvenient, people wouldnt visit much.
On top of that, profit couldnt be maximized either.
So there was only one solution.
Raising turnover rate.
Managing it like this will naturally raise turnover.
He felt it was definitely a good call to sell this to Etting.
While observing, Ethan spotted Etting Hunt walking over from afar.
!
Etting seemed to have noticed Ethan as well, as she approached with a delighted expression.
You didnt even tell me you were coming. If Id known beforehand I wouldve come out to welcome you! Its been a while. Ive heard the rumors going around. To think you became one of the head departments of that Ivecar school. And a teacher in the Swordsmanship Department at that.
She looked busy but had a cheerful expression.
Word spreads even this far huh. Thank you.
Ethan glanced at the lightweight workshop and smiled.
The launch seems very successful.
This is a service that cant fail. Not being able to make this a success means failure as a merchant.
Etting said with a laugh.
Did you come to check if the launch went well? You mustve been worried. But I operate businesses quite competently.
At Ettings words, Ethan shook his head.
No.
Etting naturally assumed Ethan came to check if the lightweight workshop, a service he helped create, was operating well.
So when he shook his head, she had a puzzled expression.
If not that, then why was he here?
If not, then for what reason?
As you said, isnt this a service that cant fail? And I left it to someone besides myself, Etting.
Seeing his gaze, Etting felt her assumption wasnt mistaken. She wasnt the one who came looking for Ethan. Ethan sought her out to give her this opportunity.
You left it to someone who wont fail then?
One of the most outstanding merchants I know.
Hearing you say that makes me curious. Who are these other outstanding merchants counted among the best?
Ethan shrugged his shoulders to change topics.
Anyway, I came for a different matter. By the way, there shouldnt be anything more for you to worry about with this lightweight workshop business right?
Having operated a lightweight workshop himself before, Ethan knew well these shops needed minimal oversight once the cycle with the mage business partners was flowing smoothly.
Things like the expansion of shops or various business matters just needed occasional checking in on.
That freed up time.
And merchants rarely left that free time idle.
Yes, theres time to spare. Ive already put people I trust in charge so it can operate fine without me now. I have a lot of reliable subordinates.
Hearing Ethan say this, Etting smiled knowingly. Asking about spare time had only one implication.
Ive brought a rather good item.
Like last time, hearing Ethans assured words made Ettings heart race again.
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