Raising the Floor

As the final evaluation slowly drew near.

I was standing before an ever-burning furnace.

The furnace was roughly the size of a five-story villa.

I heard that even this was too small, and that it would be expanded further later.

"We are making a great many things from the flames that burn artificial gods."

"Since we have to replace all the Imperial knights' equipment, please take on the extra work."

"What hardship could this be with flames that burn forever? Our entire clan is happily at work."

Listening to Gilbat, I climbed to a position above the furnace.

Crackle, crackle.

Come to think of it, I had heard that the crackling sound of firewood came from moisture trapped inside escaping and tearing apart the wood fibers...