After several experiments, I was able to create a volcanic stone with more magic power than the initial one.

When I mounted it on K01 and fired it, it was able to shoot three consecutive shots.

At the moment, it could be said that it held the same amount of magic power as the original magic stone.

At present, I only had the volcanic stone containing the magic of fire, but I was confident that with time and dedication, I could create a variety of magic stones.

If I studied the ancient language imbued with mysterious power, like the [Flame] I learned through Askan, it wasn’t far off to use various properties such as water, wind, and earth.

Just then, Dekain informed me that he had to leave the laboratory.

I stepped outside to bid farewell to Dekain and to show off the volcanic stone I had researched.

There was one condition when I made a distribution contract with the Igteon top.

I hadn’t decided how to use the new magic stone yet, but I was eager to show everyone what I created.

So everyone, Barnen, Matella, Askan, and Dekain, gathered in front of the lab.

Dekain, with his mask on, looked at me with a pouting expression and spoke in a playful voice.

“You’ve been immersed in your research without showing your face, Tanashia, I’m disappointed.”

“Sorry, I’ve been distracted.”

“Well, even so, have you neglected because you’ve seen everything already?”

His words reminded me of meeting Dekain in the valley in the middle of the night.

I rolled my eyes at his choice of words that could be easily misunderstood, but for some reason, Askan, who was next to me, had an even harsher expression.

Barnen asked with a grim expression.

“Why have you summoned us? You didn’t gather us to say goodbye to that guy, did you?”

“No, that’s not it. Before Dekain leaves, I want to show something I’ve newly developed, and I think it’s best to show it when everyone is here.”

“New development? What did you develop?”

Barnen’s eyes lit up. He seemed curious about what I had developed.

Instead of speaking, I first took out the prepared K01 and the volcanic stone.

There was a target made of iron in the field for weapon testing, so without a word, I mounted the original magic stone on the K01 and fired it.

Clink, when I pulled the trigger, a pillar of fire was shot from the muzzle of the K01, riding the wind.

Whoooooa─

It was an incredible firepower.

After shooting all three rounds, the iron target was charred black.

Only Matella, who had been quietly observing this situation, clapped and spoke.

“This is the power of K01 that I’ve only heard in words. It’s really amazing.”

However, the reaction of others who had already seen the power of K01 was lukewarm. They looked bewildered, wondering why I needed to show something they already knew.

Unable to stand it, Barnen asked again.

“You said you developed something new? Why did you bring out the K01 that you already made?”

“Since the fire magic stone is just installed in the K01, I thought it would be easier to compare.”

“Compare? What to?”

Barnen looked at me with a confused expression.

Askan and Dekain were no different. They hadn’t voiced their curiosity, but they hadn’t yet understood the meaning of my actions.

I confidently smiled and removed the fire magic stone that was installed in the K01. Then, I inserted the volcanic stone, which had been precharged with magic.

Those who didn’t pay attention to my actions seemed not to understand what I was doing.

I aimed the K01 at the iron target again.

Whoooooa─

After three more shots, Barnen could no longer hold back and burst out in anger.

“No, even though you’ve received support, what are you doing wasting magic stones like this!”

“Compared to earlier, how does the power seem to you?”

“I used the same weapon, of course it’s the same!”

“That’s a relief.”

I removed the volcanic stone I had installed in the K01 and placed it so that everyone could see.

“This is the new magic stone I’ve created.”

“…What?”

Barnen looked at the volcanic stone with a dazed expression for a moment. The red volcanic stone was engraved with complicated magic formulas and geometric magic patterns.

A moment of silence passed. Everyone was frozen and unable to speak.

Dekain was the first to open his mouth, with an incredulous expression.

“This is the magic stone you installed in K01 just now?”

“That’s right. Take a look for yourself.”

I had already charged several volcanic stones with magic, so I tossed one to Dekain.

Dekain caught the volcanic stone in midair and looked at it with disbelief.

It was not only Decain who was astounded. Baren and Matella looked at the volcanic rock with expressions as if they were possessed by a ghost, and could only marvel.

“This is unbelievable. How could this happen……”

At Baren’s muttering, Matella, who was next to him, opened her mouth.

“Miss, how extraordinary are you?”