Loveable (4)
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Unlike the complicated thoughts running through Aristineβs mind, the installation of the mana-powered equipment was proceeding smoothly.
Red and blue flames arose alongside the chanting of the magicians, and as the modification unfolded, the ordinary smelting began to be build anew.
βWow…β
Aristine watched this unfold with awe.
Frankly, it wasnβt rare to see magicians building something of this scale. She had seen it happen a few times with the Monarchβs Sight but seeing it in person was definitely different.
After a tingling magical storm passed through, the sparkling smelting facility was finished. Dozens of magicians sat down at once to catch their breath.
The pale foreheads were filled with cold sweat.
βHuff, huff…itβs finished.β
βAre you okay?β
βY-You said itβs a battle against time so, huff, we did it specially…β
Aristine felt touched. Outsourced workers who were good at their job were truly the best.
βConsidering your hard work, I will give you all double the compensation.β
Instantly, the faces of the magicians which were sunken with exhaustion, revitalized.
It was truly like magic.
βSure enough, money is the ultimate cure. I can even hire magicians temporarily like this; it was worth earning all that money.β
This was what they call the taste of money.
The cost to hire a magician was expensive but it would have taken several months if she decided to use human labor to build the furnace rather than magic.
She threw in a few scalpel blades that the blacksmiths had worked on to see if the mana furnace was working well.
βItβs a success!β
Ritlen smiled broadly and yelled, βPrincess Consort!β before running up to her.
Seeing this large puppy wagging his tail happily, Aristine nodded with satisfaction.
The blacksmiths and even the magicians cheered with joy.
βWith this, we can make scalpels even if we donβt have pig-iron!β
βIf we center the process on the scalpel blade, I donβt think weβll have any problem.β
βIβm glad I stayed up to design the modification.β
βWith this, there is no more obstacles for the Princess Consort to save the world!β
βWait…where did this saving the world thing even come from?β
Aristine thought sourly.
βHonestly, there are already rumors floating around. I was worried but I think this will shut them down.β
The representative of the magicians lowered his voice and whispered to Aristine.
Aristine had a good idea of what rumors the presentative was talking about, and she nodded her head.
γMy stupid apprentices were instigated and started making a fuss about iron being used for scalpels when itβs supposed to be used to make swords. γ
γTheyβve been saying thereβs a shortage of pig-iron due to the mass production of scalpels which has affected distribution…those guys know the situation very well yet they are acting like this.γ
γIβve also heard them say that something as beneficial as rust-proof steel was created yet it is being monopolized and used only to make scalpels…I am truly sorry. γ
That was what Volatun told her, after delivering the pig-iron. That was what he meant when he said he had something to apologize for.
He didnβt say it but there were even rumors circulating that βat this rate, weβll become as weak as the Empireβ.
Such words were aimed at Aristine.
Even if they were his apprentices, it was impossible for all of them to act the way Volatun desired so that wasnβt something Volatun needed to apologize for.
βThey must be jealous of Ritlen too.β
Besides Volatunβs apprentices, there were other people receiving bribes from the Queen and they also echoed the same sentiment.
βI expected this anyways…β
The reaction to her scalpels was too intense so she knew something was bound to come up.
Thankfully, regardless of the unfavorable remarks, most public opinion was on Aristineβs side. Because this concerned human life.
βWhen people learn that scalpels are made with scrap iron instead of pig-iron, they will think the pig-iron scarcity had nothing to do with the scalpels.β
βYes, they might even regard you highly for recycling the scrap metals.β
βFor now, I have to kindly ask that you do not build a mana furnace anywhere else.β
If the mana furnace became public knowledge, the magicians would naturally get a lot of requests.
βUnderstood, Princess Consort. You have part of the authority regarding the design so we must follow your instructions.β
Adding the word βpartβ was to emphasize that they also had rights to the design.
Although the representative had a pleasant attitude, they was quick to make calculations, but Aristine didnβt hate that.
Aristine smiled and said what the magicians wanted to hear, βI will not make trades with other magicians regarding the mana furnace.β
βHoho, thank you. We shall also take utmost care not to leak the formula or design until Your Highness the Princess Consort approves.β
The representative of the magicians, Asena, smiled brightly.
A warm professional atmosphere flowed between the two women.
Aristine didnβt plan on monopolizing the stainless steel or mana-powered furnace; she planned on sharing it.
This decision wasnβt because she wanted to contribute to the world.
βImagine how much money I will make in the long run from the royalties alone!β
Aristine clenched her fists.
βEvery country will be putting money in my pocket!β
Considering her current situation, that wasnβt even a vain dream.
Aristine looked at the forge which had gotten busy once again and her expression was filled with pride.
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Thank you Miss Ruby π
Thank you for this update. Its funny when everyone thinks she a hero whn she only thinking of money. Hahahah
Oohhh, so it was recycling! I had an idea she will try to recycle the metal at hand, but it was more dramatic in my imagination π. π Angel if peace Aristine is melting π‘ swords to save lives! The country is truly turning from its barbaric π₯ ways!!!
Still, I love the way she handled it and even earned π° money doing it!)))))
PS while the queen and her faction suffer loses from not selling and the wrath of emperor for power abuse π
Rineh is right, money IS amazing. It’s always wonderful to have more. If I had money, I’d be able to support the wonderful Ms. Ruby as thanks for translating this incredible novel.
Thank you for the update!
Is this a typo?
βAristine felt touched. Outsourced workers who were good at their job were truly the bed.β – best?
Thank you again!
It’s a typo π
Thank you for the beautifully done translation, this has been a pleasure to read.
Thank you ruby for the translation
Waiting for more β€οΈπ₯°
Thank you ruby for the translation
Waiting for more β€οΈπ₯°
she’s an icon π i wanna be her when I grow up
I have been reading this since then and it does not dissapoint me. π
Thank you so much for this update miss ruby π€π€
When our princess is done with her dragon like accumulation desire her children won’t need to work for generations. Firstly because royalty and one of them will be the next king but like, even so!
Thank you so much for translating all of this, it’s an amazing read! I love this story, I consider it to be pure fluff!
I LOVE this
THANK YOU SO MUCH