At that time, a tense atmosphere enveloped the Dwarven Duchy's workshop.
In the silence, where the breaths of the four men present could be heard, all three gazes were fixed on the Dwarf Lord King alone.
With a deep crease between his brows, he continues to gaze at the sword. Outside, snow is falling, but his body is covered with a cloud of steam.
Occasionally, as he changes the angle of the sword, it glints and reflects the light. The light was already giving off a strange glow.
"Father, ......"
As if he could not bear the silence, Galtor, the son of the king, opens his mouth. The king's body shakes at the sound of his voice, and he turns his piercing gaze upon him. Cowered by his gaze, Garutheau remains silent and continues to stare at the Prince.
"How do you like that?
Galtor's breathing is labored. He is struggling to squeeze out a few words. It is no wonder, then, that the Lord King has been checking the sword for more than four hours now. They had been working without sleep or food for the past two days, and their stamina was reaching its limit.
The Lord King, still clutching his sword and staring at Galtor, nodded his head and exhaled slowly.
"...... would be good."
"Father, ......."
With Galtho's words, the tension that had been building up in the room relaxed. Hearing his voice, May and Sidi crouched down on the spot as if they were going to collapse.
"Considie, that was brilliant. And May, my Lord. ....... The theory you have come up with is perfect. I take that as a compliment."
At the Duke's words, they bowed their heads in silence.
It was not often that the Prince praised others unreservedly. Even he could not complain about the quality of the work and the theorizing. Normally, Considine would have shed tears of joy, but she was exhausted and dark circles were visible under her eyes. The same was true for May, who was more relieved to have successfully made the sword than happy to receive the Prince's praise.
The Prince watched them closely, and then turned his attention to his son Galtor.
"The last polishing ...... I honestly didn't think it would be possible. But now it's done. ....... There is not a cloud on the sword. You have polished the sword with all your heart, and your skill ...... is magnificent."
"Chi ...... father ......."
Galtho fell to his knees, his shoulders shaking. The Prince watched him, nodding again and again.
"Keep up the good work, Galtho."
"Ha ......"
"Considie, please help your brother from now on."
Sidhi nodded silently at the king's words.
"Now, take this sword to your son-in-law as quickly as possible.
The king carefully sheathed the sword and held it out before May. She took it silently with both hands and bowed reverently.
"...... father."
"Yes?"
When Sidi and Mei had left the room and were alone, Garutto spoke up unexpectedly. The Prince kept his eyes fixed on the door through which they had left.
"Can that sword really cut through space?"
"I don't know. ......"
The Prince mutters weakly. Galtor gives him an anxious look.
But we have done everything perfectly. We can't do any better than that. ......
At his words, Galtor nodded slowly.
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Mei and Sidi, carrying their newly finished swords, hurry to the room with the transitional warding that leads to the imperial residence. They are worried about their children, whom they have left alone for two days, but their first priority is to get the sword to their husbands as soon as possible. The two walk silently down the corridors of the palace.
When they arrived at the imperial residence and opened the door to the dining room, they found their husbands, Linos and the Dragon King, cursing each other violently.
"What are you talking about, you stupid dragon!
"What the hell did you just say? To whom ......!"
"You, you!"
Linos pointed at the Dragon King and continued to speak.
"My Mei and Sadie will make it, of course it will be fine! You don't know what you're talking about!
"I said what is impossible is impossible! I, the Dragon King, can't do it, no one else can!"
"Are you an idiot? You can't do anything!
"What? How dare you insult me this much! All right! Come and get me! I will show you my power ......!"
The Dragon King's body begins to glow silver. At that moment, Alyria's exasperated voice echoes through the dining room.
"Ryu-o-kun, don't be rough."
The Dragon King's body trembled for a moment, but then the light faded from his body. Alyria saw this and quickly turned her attention to her father, Linos.
"Dad, don't fight!
Alyria looked at Rinos and the Dragon King alternately, and then she came down from Rinos' knees, put her left hand on her waist, pointed at the ceiling with her right hand, and opened her mouth.
"I won't play with you if you get rough with me or fight with me, okay?
Rinos is taken aback by Alyria's words. The Dragon King, on the other hand, kept his eyes fixed on Alyria, but eventually he opened his mouth in a calm voice.
I understand. I won't be rough with you.
Alyria nodded in satisfaction. Shario and Tsune's siblings looked on in astonishment.
"Master ......"
"What's ......, Mei?"
Linos turned around to see May and Sidney standing there. He could not hide his surprise at their long-awaited return. But when he noticed a sword in May's hand, he got up slowly and walked to them.
"Is it done ......?"
Yes, I just finished it.
"Thank you, Mei. You did a great job.
At Linos' words, the two men slowly bow their heads. Then, as if handing over a treasure, May reverently held the sword in her hand and presented it to Rinos. He took it silently, gazed at it for a moment, and then slowly pulled it out of its scabbard.
"Master Linos!"
"Yes, Sidie?"
"The sword is capable of transmitting magic. If you let the magic power pass through it, it should be able to cut through space.
"Hou ......"
Linos puts magic into the sheath of the sword. But there is no change in the sword. He puts more magic into the sword.
"I put a lot of magic into it," he says.
At first glance, nothing seems to have changed. Mei sees this and slowly opens her mouth.
"I am sorry. I haven't tested how much magic power I can put into it, and how much space I can cut. But I am sure that if you put magic power into that sword, it should be able to cut through space.
May's clear eyes were convincing. Linos nodded slowly and sheathed his sword.
"Thank you. You did a good job. May, Sidi. ...... You two look tired. You haven't rested at all. Get some rest. Do you want something to eat?"
At Linos' words, the two silently shake their heads.
"What? Huh?"
Rinos found himself holding Sidhi in his arms. Sadie's face turned reddish as she looked at him. Smiling at her, he disappeared into the distance with Sadie.
After a while, Linos returned alone. He turns to May and speaks to her softly.
"I let Sadie rest in her room. May rests too."
"Yes. Then I will rest in my room.
Bowing slowly, she left the dining room alone. Just as she was about to open the door to the apartment, her body floated in the air.
"Go ...... master?"
May found herself in a princess's arms by Linos. Rinos smiles at the puzzled Mei and calls out to her.
"It's my job from here on out. May, you did a good job. I may not be able to repay you, but at least let me carry you back to your room like this.
Saying this, he kissed May on the forehead. At that moment, May's body relaxed. Feeling comfortable for the first time in a long time, she wished that time would stop. .......