A Creative Alchemist Enjoys His Freedom – After Being Banished from His Hometown, He Is Now Free to Create Magical Items with Incredible Effects Under the Control of the Demon King - Episode 7

Episode 7: “Improving cold sensitivity and magical circulation”

　The castle’s water source was located underground.
　Apparently there was a clear underground water vein, and water was pumped up from there.
　The tea I drank earlier was also made from water here.

“I’ll explain how to use it.”
“Yes.”
“But why do we have a spectator?”

　At the water area, besides Mabel and me, there was also the blue-haired Chancellor here too.

“I wanted to see your items too.”

　The Chancellor (apparently his name was Kelve) squinted and said that.
　Well, that was fine.

　I pumped the water and put it into the 『Warm Water Foot Bath Tub』.
　Next, I poured magical power into the fire magic stone and waited for a few minutes.

“…Steam is coming out of the bucket.”
“Okay, Mabel. Put your feet in here.”

　I took 『Warm Water Foot Bath Tub』 down the stairs.
　Mabel sat on the steps of the stairs and took her shoes and thick socks off.

　Her slender legs and toes were revealed.
　Mabel was rubbing her feet together to generate heat, but as soon as she put her feet into the 『Warm Water Foot Bath Tub』──

“…Wow. It’s warm.”
“There is a wind magic stone in the front of the bucket. Please pour magic power into it. It should start working properly.”
“Y-Yes.”

　Mabel pointed her fingertips at the front of the 『Warm Water Foot Bath Tub』.
　The next moment──

　Fizz!!!
“Y-yes, ha-wa-wa-wa-wa-wa?!”

　Water flowed, and bubbles appeared in the bucket.
　The air currents produced by the wind magic stone created fine bubbles and a strong current of water inside the tank.
　The fire magic stone heated the water to a moderate temperature.
　It must be massaging Mabel’s cold feet.

“Th-this… hmmm. It’s… amazing…”
“M-Mabel? Are you okay?”
“Y-Yes. I’m fine.”

　Mabel looked at me with glazed eyes.

“It’s warm and comfortable… my body feels warm. Magical power… is flowing through my body. It seems to be circulating.”
“Magic power?!”

　The Chancellor opened his eyes wide.

“Wait a moment. Thor-dono made what are called 『Health Goods』 in the world of heroes, right?”
“That’s right?”
“Actually, the Demon King’s Chancellors have passed down information about the hero orally from generation to generation. I also have some knowledge about the hero.”
“That’s amazing.”
“Y-Yes. Thank you.”

　Chancellor Kelve bowed slightly and continued.

“Anyway, according to oral tradition, there is no record of the hero using a magic item called 『Health Goods』. Most likely, 『Health Goods』 are used as the name suggests to relieve fatigue. I think it’s just Yasu’s thing… but why is it affecting Mabel’s magic as well?”
“It can’t be helped. It’s an item from the hero’s world after all.”
“It can’t help it!?”
“Please think carefully. Chancellor Kelve-sama.”

　I looked Chancellor Kelve in the eye and told him.

“Heroes are those who possess powerful skills and magical powers, right?”

　They used their skills to rebuild human power, which had been pushed back by the demons.
　In the end, the demons were pushed back into the Demon King’s territory.
　The heroes had that much power. A power that I… no, even the current people of the Empire could never imagine. They were truly the “strongest”.

“The item in the hero’s world couldn’t just be something that 『heals fatigue』, could it?”
“Is that so?!”
“Yes, probably.”
“…No way. Even doctors couldn’t improve Mabel’s magic circulation problem… and now it seems like it can be cured with 『Health Goods』 from another world…”

　The Chancellor was trembling.
　I guessed it was no wonder he was surprised.
　What we were looking at was the effect of items from the Hero’s World.

　Even so, how much technology did the world of heroes have?
   I was sure they were making more amazing objects even now.
　I still had a long way to go…

“…Uh, huh.”

　When Mabel touched the 『Warm Water Foot Bath Tub』──the water flow stopped.

“I, I’ll stop here. Any more than this… my body will get all warm and it feels too good…”
“Mabel, how are you?”
“Y-Yes, Kelve-sama.”

　Mabel was sitting on the stairs, swaying on her feet.

“My body feels refreshed  and the flow of magical energy seems to be improving.”
“Try using magic.”
“Y-Yes. In the name of wind and darkness──『Jet Black Wind』! ! ”

　Boo!!

　A cold wind blew through the water pump.
　Ah, Chancellor, who was in front of it, was blown away.

“…I was able to use magic. Magic came from my hands.”

　Tears spilt from Mabel’s eyes.

“I can’t use magic… My fellow elves had told me I was useless… but now I feel the wind of magic coming from my hands… for the first time, for the first time…”
“I see. So the 『Foot Bath』 in the hero’s world has the effect of improving the circulation of magical power.”

    There was nothing like that written in the 『Mail Order Catalogue』.
　I was sure this was a normal thing in the world of heroes.
　Common sense was something that was, surprisingly, not recorded.

“Thank you so much, Thor-sama!”

　Hugging.

　It was sudden.
　Mabel hugged me.
　Mabel, who was sitting on the stairs and sticking her foot in the 『Warm Water Foot Bath Tub』. Because of that, she was a little higher than me. If she hugged me like this, my face would be on her chest… Um, Mabel-san!? My breath… Um.

“I was always worried about not being able to use magic. Now, I can go and defeat monsters with everyone… I can be of use to my friends…”

　Mabel was in tears.

“Thor-sama, you are my benefactor. I will definitely repay this debt. Please… please tell me anything you want.”
“Momogogo (whatever)?!”
“Yes. Thor-sama has given me a new possibility. Therefore──”

“──Mabel. Thor is in trouble.”

　A cough. At the same time, Chancellor Kelve’s voice came.
　Mabel seemed to panic and move away from me.

“I’m so sorry, Thor-sama.”
“No, no. Thank you.”
“…What is it for?”
“Umm…”

　Mabel and I suddenly looked at each other.
　Then, at the same time, we burst out laughing.

“Anyway, please use this 『Warm Water Foot Bath Tub』, Mabel-san.”
“No, this will remain under His Majesty’s control!”

　Chancellor Kelve interrupted me.

“But… I made this to help Mabel’s cold sensitivity.”
“Of course, if Mabel wishes, we will allow her to use it.”

　Chancellor Kelve took a breath, then said,

“However, an item that activates the user’s magical powers cannot be left to the discretion of the individual. If used by an unauthorised person, it could upset the power balance of the Demon King’s territory.”
“Bad guy?”
“…Why are you so surprised, Thor-dono?”
“No, I don’t remember meeting anyone I didn’t like since I came to the Demon King’s territory.”
“Yes, there are. Various people live in the Demon King’s territory as well.”
“Is that so?”

　It couldn’t be helped. If I got into an argument with the Chancellor here, it would be Mabel who would be in trouble.

　And that 『Warm Water Foot Bath Tub』 was just a prototype.

　I would secretly make something easier to use for Mabel.

“Of course. I will purchase this item at the appropriate price. Would it be okay if I paid in gold coins? Since it will be the currency of the Demon King’s territory, Thor-dono will only be able to use it while he is here… but if you wish, I can pay with something else.”
“…Compensation. Can I get money for something I make with Alchemy…!?”
“Thor-dono?”
“No, no, excuse me.”

　I was moved without even realising it.
　I understood. So I worked as an alchemist and got paid.
　I felt really happy for some reason.

“So, can I have the magic stone?”
“Magic stone?”
“It’s a stone that contains the magical powers of earth, water, fire, and wind.”

　Magic stones were the stones that contained the magical power of each of the four elements.
　They were often found in nature and inside monsters.
　It was possible to make a magic stone usable again by pouring more magical power into it after its magical power had been used up.

“…What do you intend to do with the magic stone, Thor-dono?”
“I wanted to make something useful.”
“Magic stones can also be used as weapons, depending on how they are used. You know that, right?”
“Then how about just applying when you need it and getting only what you need?”

　Even I knew that magic stones could be used as weapons.
　There was a shield made of magic stones in the warehouse. It was broken, though.

“The point is, I want an unlimited magic stone use plan.”
“Unlimited use plan.”
“The things I make will be used in the Demon King’s territory. In exchange, the Demon King’s territory will provide me with food, clothing, shelter, magic stones,… and materials for the warehouse. How’s that?”
“…Thor Regus-dono.”
“What do you want? Chancellor Kelve-sama.”
“Do you have any objections to something you make being used by someone from the Demon King’s territory… as a non-human?”
“Why?”

　I didn’t understand what it meant.
　No matter how amazing an item you make, it is meaningless if no one uses it.

“I just want to make what I like.”

　I said.

“I want various people to use what I create and hear their opinions. That way, I can find any flaws and improve them. I also want to study the items in the hero’s world and ultimately create something that surpasses them. That’s all.”
“…I understand. I will consult with the Demon King-sama.”

　Chancellor Kelve answered, clutching his forehead.

“Anyway, I understand how amazing your ability is. I will consult with Demon King-sama about the future. So, please take a rest first; you just came to the Demon King’s territory after all…”

　With that, Chancellor Kelve left.

Translator Note:- I’m using 『Health Goods』 not 『Health Products』, as this novel is in the mediaeval world and ‘goods’ appear to be more appropriate than ‘products’.
• There might be some typo error from the author side, but I tried to correct them, like removing -san from Mabel in one place. That seems inconsistent with previous narration.