Enan looked at Shinâs workshop with a puzzled expression.
âWhat is this place forâŠ?â (Enan)
There was no other workshop where airships were studied, so it was natural to wonder what this place was for.
âItâs the workshop of a man named Shin. Heâs currently working on airships.â
âWhat is an airship?â (Enan)
âItâs a vehicle that flies using magic power. Itâs not finished yet, but weâve successfully tested it.â
âOh, how unbelievableâŠâ (Enan)
Enanâs eyes widened.
She seemed to be interested in it.
ââŠWhat? Wait a minute. Since I was brought to the workshop⊠does that mean that I could help build an airship?â (Enan)
Enan seemed to have realized the situation she was in.
âThatâs right.â
âIm-Immmpossible! To help with building such an amazing thing. Iâm not familiar with magic or anything like that at all!â (Enan)
Enan denied and screamed out loud so itâs hard to believe that just a few minutes ago I couldnât even speak.
âIt wouldnât be possible for you to suddenly do it, but I know you have the talent. If you study under Shin here in the workshop, you will be able to make that talent bloom.â
âBloomâŠ?â (Enan)
Enan looked down as she pondered.
After a while, she started muttering.
âHonestly, itâs really hard for me to believe in Ars-samaâs words⊠Iâve never been able to do anything like other people⊠but I know I donât want to keep doing nothing⊠I want to do my best in something.â
It didnât sound like she was enthusiastic, but she seemed to have been motivated.
If she wasnât motivated at all, there was a good chance she wouldnât be able to improve even if she was talented. This is a positive development.
I enter the workshop with Enan.
There was some kind of work going on in the workshop. It was probably the assembly of an airship.
It was a little larger than the airship I had seen before. Development seemed to be progressing smoothly.
âHmm? Ars-sama. Why are you here today?â (Shin)
Shin, who was supervising the work, noticed my appearance.
âWho is that woman?â (Shin)
âIâve made her my new vassal. I want you to let her work in this workshop.â
When I frankly told him, he looked at me skeptically.
âYou want to let her work in the workshop? Thereâs a lot of hard work here, and itâs hard for women. Or is it that she looks weak but is really strong?â (Shin)
âNo, not at all. I have assessed with my own ability that she has a gift for creating things. She is still a beginner and her knowledge is still limited, but as she grows she will surely be useful in the development of airships.â
âHmm⊠So youâre saying that you want me to train people? And since sheâs a beginner and doesnât have much knowledge, Iâll have to teach her everything from scratch.â (Shin)
âThatâs right.â
âIâd like to say that I donât have time to do that while Iâm busy developing airships⊠But itâs true that Iâve always wanted someone who could be useful. It is true that I am a genius, but sometimes it is difficult to work alone. Iâm sure youâre also right, and if the woman really has talent, I can raise her. âIfâ sheâs really talented.â (Shin)
Shin looked at me with a probing gaze.
âShe definitely has talent. I can guarantee it.â
I answered immediately.
There was no need to doubt my own appraisal skills now.
âIf so, Iâll hire you. I trust the county mayorâs eyes to see through my abilities.â (Shin)
For the time being, the matter was settled. What will happen now will be up to Enan and Shin. Iâve assured them that theyâll be able to use their talents to their fullest.
âNewcomer, whatâs your name?â (Shin)
âEh⊠oh, my name is Enan⊠umm, is this little guy Shin-san?â (Enan)
âWhoâs the little guy!â (Shin)
Immediately after being called a little guy, Shinâs face turned red and he got really angry.
He seemed to be concerned about his short stature.
âOh, Iâm so sorry! As the owner of the workshop, I imagined you to be a more muscular person, but you are much cuter than I expected.â (Enan)
âHuh, whoâs cute!?â (Shin)
Shin got angrier and his face was much redder.
Enan, whatâs with the tactless commentsâŠ
Perhaps her limited speech has helped her avoid a lot of trouble.
âHey, is this womanâs head really screwed right?â (Shin)
ââŠâŠmaybe.â
âWhat do you mean âmaybeâ? âŠWell, okay, Iâll take care of her for a while. If not, Iâll send her back to Ars-sama.â (Shin)