Creating an Item from the Hero's World

"...There it is."

Among the 'health products' I found earlier, there was a recovery item for people with poor circulation.

It was shaped like a square tub.

There was room for both feet, and glowing letters were displayed at the front.

"The name is 'Footbath,' huh?"

The description read as follows:

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'Powerful water currents and vibrations warm your feet.

Improves circulation throughout your body and banishes cold feet! Feel warm all over!

It also stimulates pressure points in your feet to improve the flow of energy (results may vary)!

Start enjoying a comfortable life free from poor circulation from the very day you use it!'

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"As expected of a book from the hero's world. It sounds convincing."

"Um... Thor-sama. What are you doing?"

"Since I was given such a warehouse and these materials, I decided to make this item."

I showed Mabel the page of the book.

"This is... a tub you put your feet in...?"

"Would you help me make it?"

"Y-yes, of course. Just tell me what you need."

The tub was in the area with the cleaning tools.

It was a large metal one. This one was big enough to fit both feet side by side.

"Then, could you wash this for me?"

"Y-yes."

Mabel left the warehouse carrying the tub.

According to this 'Mail-Order Catalog,' a 'Footbath' is apparently something that vibrates hot water inside a tub.

In that case, I would need a Fire Magic Stone and a Wind Magic Stone.

I was pretty sure there had been a shield with a magic stone somewhere around here in the warehouse.

I found it right away.

When I examined the shields—

'Flame Shield'

A shield that emits flames in response to enemy attacks.

(The internal magical mechanism is completely broken, so it cannot function.)

'Wind Shield'

Creates a gale that blows away enemy arrows.

(The internal magical mechanism is completely broken, so it cannot function.)

Their being broken was actually convenient.

I would just take the magic stones.

"Activate 'Creation Alchemy (Over-Alchemy)'—"

I activated the 'Creation Alchemy' Skill.

This Skill could transform matter.

When I touched the shield while the Skill was active—

Squish.

The shield became soft.

Even though it was metal, it was squishy.

This 'Creation Alchemy' seemed to let me freely transform anything I considered a material.

I warped the material around the Fire Magic Stone, then pulled on the stone—and it came free.

I recovered the Wind Magic Stone in the same way.

I would use the shield as material for the 'Footbath.'

"Sorry to keep you waiting... whaaaaaaaaat!?"

"What happened, Mabel-san?"

"Th-that... was the shield that was in the warehouse, right?"

"Was it something important?"

"No... But why has it become soft?"

"Here."

When I held it out, Mabel reached toward the softened shield.

Squish, squish.

She poked at the rolled-up shield, seeming to enjoy its soft texture.

"Wh-what is this sensation? It's like when I played with mud as a child..."

"Did you get the tub clean?"

"Y-yes."

"It's sparkling clean. Thank you."

All I needed was this tub, the softened shield, and the Fire and Wind Magic Stones.

I would use these as materials to copy an item from another world.

"Activate 'Creation Alchemy.' Create the 'Footbath,' a health product from the hero's world."

The shape of a 'Footbath' appeared in midair.

When I fitted the tub and softened shield into it, the tub's shape gradually changed into a square, like a 'Footbath.'

'Creation Alchemy' told me what to do.

Apparently, the next step was to fit the Fire and Wind Magic Stones into it.

They would serve as its power source, producing hot water and vibrations.

Following the image in my mind, I embedded the magic stones in the tub.

I concentrated even further.

I imagined magic power overflowing from the magic stones and dissolving into the water.

I probably couldn't make an exact copy of the 'Footbath' from the hero's world.

The level of civilization was simply too different.

But I felt I could make something with similar effects.

I didn't understand the principles behind the items from the hero's world.

So in this world, I would use magic power and magic stones instead.

I imagined it warming Mabel's feet with powerful currents and vibrations, improving circulation throughout her body, and easing the chill. Then it would stimulate the pressure points in her feet—whatever those were—and let her live comfortably—

'Image confirmed. Item creation possible.'

When I opened my eyes, I saw a 'Footbath' that looked almost exactly like the one in the 'Mail-Order Catalog.'

Success.

"'Creation Alchemy (Over-Alchemy)'—complete."

When I announced that, the square tub emitted a faint glow.

I touched its surface and examined it.

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'Footbath' (Attributes: Fire, Water, Wind) (Rarity: ★★☆)

The Fire Magic Stone can heat the water inside.

The Wind Magic Stone can create a current and bubbles in the water.

The magic stones are consumable and must be replaced regularly (once a year; replace with new ones).

Wash it with fresh water. Do not use detergent.

Physical Destruction Resistance: ★★★ (It cannot be destroyed without a magic weapon.)

Service life: 25 years.

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I see. Since I made it, I can understand its detailed information too.

"Um, Thor-sama..."

"Yes, Mabel-san."

"Is it already finished?"

"I suppose so. It seems to be finished."

"It hasn't even been ten minutes since you said you were going to make it."

"I'm glad we had all the materials."

"Um... Are all the Empire's alchemists like this?"

"I can't say; I don't know any alchemists."

My father used to tell me, "Don't get carried away. Alchemists of your caliber are everywhere!" But...

I couldn't enter any alchemists' workshops, so I really don't know.

"There are probably quite a lot of them, I guess?"

"A lot...? There are a lot of alchemists with the same power as you, Thor-sama..."

"In the first place, what I made is just a copy of something from the hero's world. There's no need to be surprised."

"A copy of an item from the hero's world. In so little time..."

"Mabel-san, your face is pale."

"N-no. I'm fine."

Mabel pressed a hand to her chest over her maid uniform and said,

"Is it really all right for me to use this?"

"No. I'm giving it to you."

"To me!? An item from the hero's world, even if it's a copy!?"

"For now, please show me where the water is. I'll teach you how to use it."

And so, Mabel and I decided to head to the castle's washing area.