Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start With Magical Tools Volume 8 (eBook)

Hisaya Amagishi (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
250 Seiten
J-Novel Heart (Verlag)
978-1-7183-8112-4 (ISBN)

Infos

Through spending time with the Beast Hunters-for example, during field training-Dahlia has been strengthening the bond between her and the Order. One of their knights, Volf, asks her to 'back-embroider' his undershirts-an old tradition of stitching a design onto the back of a knight's clothing to ensure his safe return from the field. Dahlia accepts his request and also experiments with enchanting her prototype with slime. What initially appears to be a failure ends up becoming not only an impetus for a company emblem but also an innovation. Furthermore, as a result of this new invention, leading experts in various disciplines get involved in the Rossetti company, as does an ex-Beast Hunter. Dahlia continues tackling challenges and making progress in the eighth volume in her crafting journey.

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Through spending time with the Beast Hunters-for example, during field training-Dahlia has been strengthening the bond between her and the Order. One of their knights, Volf, asks her to "e;back-embroider"e; his undershirts-an old tradition of stitching a design onto the back of a knight's clothing to ensure his safe return from the field. Dahlia accepts his request and also experiments with enchanting her prototype with slime. What initially appears to be a failure ends up becoming not only an impetus for a company emblem but also an innovation. Furthermore, as a result of this new invention, leading experts in various disciplines get involved in the Rossetti company, as does an ex-Beast Hunter. Dahlia continues tackling challenges and making progress in the eighth volume in her crafting journey.

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Field Training and Armored Crab

Clear skies awaited them the following day.

“Why, if it isn’t Dali!” Volf’s voice was filled with a certain joy as he rushed over to Dahlia.

It was still early in the morning, so the only other people in the castle’s carriage station were Beast Hunters finishing up preparations for the expedition, but it was still a little embarrassing. “Um, I suppose you’re right—I am dressed like Dali.”

She was dressed exactly the same way she had been when they had first met. She had on a black hat into which she’d stuffed her hair; her father’s shirt and trousers, the latter of which were a little baggy on her; a tall pair of boots; and black-rimmed glasses. Although the lenses weren’t corrective, neither were they just for show—she figured the glasses could be protective if she had to push her way through tall grass.

“Is there a particular reason why?”

“I know some of you are worried about a woman tagging along on the expedition, so I thought it might be prudent to dress like this today.”

“You even sound like Dali too...” It was as though he were reuniting with an old friend he hadn’t seen in ages.

Around Dahlia’s neck was a voice caster, something her father had invented to alter one’s voice; this particular unit deepened her voice to give it a masculine flavor, and she had been wearing it when she’d first encountered Volf.

A few days ago, Vice-Captain Griswald had told her that a few knights had expressed concern about having a female guest joining their expedition, and he had recommended that she wear comfortable clothes she didn’t mind getting a little dirty—he had even specified that there would be a bit of a hike and that it would be better to wear boots and trousers than a skirt. However, Dahlia had taken that to mean “Don’t look like a dainty girl, wear something that blends in with the others, and make sure you can move around easily.” Volf had once said that monsters tended to target the easiest prey, and she didn’t want to cause trouble for the others if any showed up. Hence, cross-dressing, which Volf was oddly taken with.

“Your voice also suits you very well, Dahlia—er, pardon—Chairwoman.” Marcella scrambled to correct himself, his shoulders silently trembling as he suppressed a laugh. It felt like just days ago, he had been with the Couriers’ Guild, but by some convoluted turn of events, he was now Dahlia’s bodyguard. They had come to the castle by carriage together, but she hadn’t activated the voice caster until now; he likely found it quite jarring to hear a different voice coming out of her mouth. Marcella was the only other employee of the Rossetti Trading Company who was present today, as Ivano, the vice-chairman, had a meeting he could not reschedule.

“Chairwoman Rossetti, your outfit today—I can tell you put a great deal of thought into it.” Arriving on the scene just now was Jonas, and his rust-colored eyes smiled from behind Volf. Jonas was the bodyguard and attendant of Volf’s elder brother, and, by yet another convoluted turn of events, he was now also the head manager of the Scalfarotto Weapons Works.

Dahlia was sorry that a nobleman like him was obligated to give her a compliment. “I thought I should blend in as much as possible to not get in the way during the expedition.”

“Indeed, your outfit looks very easy to move around in.”

Just then, someone called for Volf; it appeared that it was time to depart on their journey. “All right, Dali, I’ll see you later in the woods!” He ran back to the rest of the Scarlet Armors.

The Beast Hunters’ carriage was slightly longer and more spacious than the ones Dahlia usually rode in, and traveling together with her were Marcella and Jonas. Its little windows gave her a fresh view of the streets of the capital.

“Master Jonas, if I may—I am wondering about Lord Guido’s security detail today.” Marcella really had become a knight of the Scalfarottos.

“As he will remain on castle grounds until my return, we have requested that two knights from the family and two of the mages under his authority serve in my place during my absence.” Were there four people guarding him at the same time, or were they taking shifts? In either case, it was evident that Guido was heavily guarded. “Lord Guido expressed regret for being unable to attend today’s excursion.”

“Truly, how unfortunate...” It shouldn’t be very dangerous today, the weather was so nice, and Guido surely would’ve loved to go on an outing with his brother too.

“Lord Guido very much enjoys armored crab, you see.”

“I’m sorry?”

“His favorite preparation is grilled whole.”

Ah. Guido’s regrets centered on missing out on the eating part. It was surprising, though, that he enjoyed them that way; it was difficult for Dahlia to imagine him getting his hands dirty with the shell and all. Like everyone else, nobles probably wanted to take it easy—if they didn’t need to mind their manners in front of company, then maybe they were prone to bouts of barbarism too.

“Erm, if there will be extra and if I can get permission to have a portion of it, shall we freeze some and bring it back for him?”

“I am sure he would be delighted.”

Jonas’s smile reminded her of a question the vice-chairman had entrusted to her. “Master Jonas, Ivano had a question—he was wondering if it would be possible for him to pay his respects to your family’s business.”

Jonas—now head manager of the Scalfarotto Weapons Works—came from Viscountcy Goodwin, and their family operated the Goodwin Combine. The Rossetti Company owed much to him, so Ivano hoped to go say hi and establish a relationship with them.

“No, thank you. Rather, I ask that you not do so. I am estranged—erm, our relationship is not so mendable.” His right wrist—his illusory bracelet—clinked. Jonas had a fire dragon blight, and if he were to remove that bracelet, the red scales on his right arm would become visible. “Viscountcy Goodwin no longer considers me part of the family—my mother was a foreign dancer, and I possess no external magic.”

The atmosphere in the cabin changed in a matter of seconds. Even Marcella, sitting beside Dahlia, tensed up. She had heard that being unable to express magic impeded a noble from succeeding their family’s rank and from many professions as well. Furthermore, Jonas’s mother was a commoner from abroad; Volf had no external magic either, but Jonas likely had it worse. Dahlia couldn’t find a good reply.

But his iron-oxide eyes saw through her hesitation, and Jonas continued in a calm voice. “You needn’t worry. I have had aid from my father and the honor of being employed as Lord Guido’s attendant since our elementary school years, so I am not in want. My blight has even granted me the ability to use magic now.”

He was so casual explaining his background, but as Dahlia nodded along, she nevertheless decided to avoid bringing this subject up again.

“I hope I’m not prying, Master Jonas,” Marcella began to pry, “but, erm, what about your mother?”

It was surprising that Marcella had pursued the topic, but Jonas was unhesitating in his answer. “She returned to her homeland and remarried an outstanding businessman, and I am pleased to know that she is in good health.” Having said as much, he then proceeded to thoughtfully change the topic. “The portable warm air circulator and the heated low table are simply fantastic magical tools. The former is very helpful during the day, and the latter does wonders to warm the colder parts of my body. I have not had good sleep in the colder months until their existence.”

“Might it be that your right side tends to get cold, Master Jonas?” Dahlia remembered the conversation they had had before.

“Yes, indeed it does, but it isn’t very sensitive, and I only feel the chill where scales do not grow.” He touched his shoulder with his right hand, then opened up his left. “The chill does spread to my left side too. When it gets even colder, I lose a lot of my agility, and I even become quite sleepy at times. You have my utmost gratitude for your portable warm air circulator.”

“I’m very happy to hear that it has been helping you.” It was miserable to be cold all the time, even if it was only a certain part of the body. To hear that Jonas had regained some mobility was music to her ears. She had to wonder—were fire dragons not very good with winter either? Her illustrated monster guide said only that they were weak against ice magic. “Do fire dragons also tend to get cold in the winter?”

“Perhaps so. The mental image of them shivering isn’t very majestic, though.”

“They might even worry about their tails getting frostbitten.”

Dahlia giggled. That really would be unbecoming.

“Have you heard from Lord Guido about how I became a turtle under my heated low table?”

“Um, no. Not at all.” She had been told to keep it a secret, so what could she do but lie through her teeth?

It must’ve been less than convincing; the corners of Jonas’s mouth curled upward. “You are a poor liar, Madam Rossetti. For the sake of your role as a chairwoman, perhaps you would do well to practice it some more.”

“Yes, maybe...” A good poker face...

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 25.12.2023
• Reihe/Serie: Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start With Magical Tools
• Reihe/Serie: Dahlia in Bloom: Crafting a Fresh Start With Magical Tools
• Illustrationen: Hisaya Amagishi
• Übersetzer: Hisaya Amagishi
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Fantasy / Science Fiction ► Fantasy
• Schlagworte: female protagonist • Isekai • Light Novel • Reincarnation
• ISBN-10: 1-7183-8112-3 / 1718381123
• ISBN-13: 978-1-7183-8112-4 / 9781718381124