Chapter 24: The Base Demolition
Falcon No. 1 is pretty large.
Even with its wings folded, it’s one size larger than a large dog.
The Research Lab isn’t that spacious, so with Falcon No. 1, it feels even smaller.
Werner: “I only have dried ration bread.” “FaRU”
Hati: “Hati loves dried ration bread!”
We all ate the not so great dried ration bread and drank water.
After our meal, Hati and Falcon No. 1 seemed pretty sleepy.
Hati has been working very hard since noon, and Falcon No. 1 has been traveling long distances, so there’s no doubt that they’re both tired.
Werner: “Just use the bed or couch as you like.” “FaRU”
The Falcon No. 1 lays on my bed and begins to sleep.
Hati laid next to the Falcon No. 1 and went to sleep as well.
Once I see that Hati and Falcon No. 1 fell asleep, I start making the Magecraft Artifact that I completed today.
While I was making the prototype, I was thinking about spare parts, so I built many extra spare parts in advance.
That’s why I don’t have to make many new parts to make new units. The majority of the work is to build and make slight adjustments.
As I think about giving this to my sister, I need to expand the device’s range to not just a small Research Lab, but protect a wider area.
By the time midnight struck and the calendar date changed, I was able to make 10 more Barrier Generators, and I decided to take a bath before going to sleep.
Once I got out of the bath, I laid in between Falcon No. 1 and Hati who were fast asleep comfortably in bed.
As I laid down, Falcon No. 1 briefly opened its eyes.
And it drew closer and nestled against me.
Werner: “Thank you. You’re really warm.”
“.........FaRU”
Falcon No. 1 closed its eyes and went back to sleep.
Though it’s the middle of winter, because of Falcon No. 1 and Hati, I was able to stay warm throughout the night.
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The next morning.
I woke up in between Falcon No. 1’s incredibly soft and warm feathers.
Hati was also buried inside Falcon No. 1’s feathers.
Werner: “Thank you. You kept me very warm last night.”
“FaRU”
As we ate breakfast, I taught Hati and Falcon No. 1 about my Master’s directions and about destroying the base.
Since the Barrier Generator was complete, I also told them about how I was moving back to the Capital as well.
Hati: “What?! You’re going to destroy it without leaving a trace? How wasteful.”
“FaRU!”
Werner: “Well, yes, I feel the same way, but we will be removing all the important belongings, and we’ll be able to build a new base very quickly.”
Hati: “Is it really like that?” Werner: “Yes, and it’s much more important to make sure the bad guys don’t take advantage of this place.”
Hati: “Hmmmm, well, anyways. I can’t wait to get to the Capital! I want to eat a freshly baked dried ration bread!”
Werner: “If you’re going to eat something straight out of the oven, it’ll be better to try regular bread.”
Hati: “Hmm?” Werner: “It will most likely be better than dried ration bread. At the very least, I like regular bread more than dried ration bread.”
Hati: “Really?! I can’t believe there would be anything more delicious than the dried ration bread!!”
And we finished our breakfast.
I will have to start preparing to demolish the Research Lab.
Werner: “Falcon No. 1, are you feeling tired? I’m in no hurry to move to the Capital, so if you are tired, you can stay here for 2 or 3 more days.”
“FaRU-FaRU!”
Falcon No. 1 spread its wings confidently as if to assure me that it was in good condition.
Because its wings were so large, it almost touched the lab’s ceiling.
Werner: “If you’re feeling well, I’m glad. Are you going back to Professor Kay now?” “FaRU!”
Werner: “Then take this with you.”
“Fa～RU!”
I gave him one of the Barrier Generators, and Falcon No. 1 placed it in his pouch.
Werner: “I should probably write a letter too, but it’s too much trouble. My Master would be able to understand my situation by just looking at the Barrier Generator.”
“FaRU”
And I began preparing the explosives to blow up the Research Lab.
I placed all the important things into a Magic Bag that I invented.
Once that was done, I set the explosives that I designed for mining purposes all over.
After placing about 10 of these, Hati spoke up.
Hati: “Do you really need that many bombs? Those bombs are extremely powerful, and your research lab is so small.”
Werner: “Since my Master asked that I leave no trace of it, I can’t just blow it up regularly.”
Hati: “Oh really?”
I placed another 10 explosives totaling 20 now, and then made some adjustments.
I made sure that the heat and blast wave will consolidate so the Research Lab will reach extremely hot temperatures.
Hati: “My Lord, I was just thinking…..” Werner: “What is it?” Hati: “If it’s my Lord, you do not have to use these bombs and can take care of this with your Spells, no?” Werner: “I can, but wouldn’t that be much more tiring? And we also have a lot of bombs I made in the past. I thought it would be a good opportunity to be able to use it all up.”
Hati: “I seeーー”
“FaRU”
Once the preparations were complete, we left the underground research lab.
We walked towards the direction of the Capital for a while, and after there was some good distance between us and the labーー
Werner: “Okay, let’s detonate the devices.”
Hati: “I’m looking forward to it!”
“FaRU～FaRU”
Werner: “3… 2… 1… …….detonate!”
ーー<KABOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!!>
A pillar of fire stood up from where the Research Lab once stood.
A moment later, the blast reached us.
Hati: “FUOOOOOOO!!”
“FAAAARUUUUU!!”
Both Hati and Falcon No. 1 shrank with surpriseーー
Werner: “Don’t worry.”
I turned on the Barrier Generator as soon as I detonated the explosives.
The Barrier that stood up did not even budge from the massive blast that rolled over us.
Hati: “ThーThat’s amazing! The blast from the bomb and the barrier were both incredible!”
“Fa, FaRU～”
Werner: “Thank you. It’s a little embarrassing to say it since I made it, but this Barrier Generator is really useful.”
Hati: “It is a revolutionary invention!!”
“FaRU-FaRU”
Both Hati and Falcon No. 1 kept complimenting me.
We all returned to where the blast started, and after confirming that the Research Lab was completely obliterated, we began walking towards the Capital.
“Fa～RU～”
Falcon No. 1 came back to confirm the results of the explosion, and then after bowing a few times, flew off.
It’s probably going back to where my Master is.
Werner: “Be careful on your way back, Falcon No. 1!”
Hati: “Come back and visit us anytime～”
“Fa-FaRU～”
Since Falcon No. 1 was a Giant Eagle, it flew very quickly.
Before long, it was too far to see.
Hati: “It was cute, and it will feel lonelier without it.”
Werner: “Yeah, but I’m sure we’ll meet it again.”
Hati: “My Lord, it made me think after seeing Falcon No. 1, but if Hati gets bigger, I can fly you to the Capital.”
Werner: “................yeah, that’s true.”
If Hati at her full height travels to the Capital, all the people who witness her coming will be frightened.
But it’s still a 5 hour walk to the Capital. Being able to travel faster is extremely alluring right now.
Werner: “If we fly all the way to the Capital, we’ll scare the citizens. Can you fly me to a location that is about a 1 hour walk to the Capital?” Hati: “Leave it to Hati!”
And Hati grew back to her full size, and riding on her back, we traveled to a location close to the Capital.
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A Non-Combat Magecraft Artifact Researcher ー actually was an extraordinary S-Rank Mage～ Though he worked overtime without compensation and contributed greatly, he was labeled as incompetent and was fired
Written by: Ezo Gingitsune
https://twitter.com/ezogingitune
Illustrations by Tomozero
Translated by: ChonkyTL
Japanese Title:
非戦闘職の魔道具研究員、実は規格外のSランク魔導師～勤務時間外に無給で成果を上げてきたのに無能と言われて首になりました
作者: えぞぎんぎつね
イラスト: トモゼロ
Original Source Link:
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