Overlord, I don't want to be the Holy Queen's Great Sword

Seeing this, Karl smiled and comforted Kulev, asked him to guard outside the door, and then took Quilat and Remedios into Gondo's home, which was also Gondo's workshop.

In addition to the living room, there is a door leading to the basement near the backyard. Going down, you can see an extremely spacious and full basement.

The area is so open that several thick load-bearing columns need to be erected in the middle to support the weight, and such an expanded area is eventually filled with various equipment.

Because the dwarves live underground, it is difficult for them to use fuels such as coal or firewood that would pollute the air. Instead, they rely on something called thermal ore to release heat.

As long as it is struck with a metal harder than Mithril, the hot ore will release a large amount of high temperature.

So by slightly modifying the hot ore and preparing a suitable large pendulum, you can create something similar to an induction cooker.

The most amazing thing is that Karl saw that the material of those big round pendulums didn’t seem to be mountain copper.

As expected, the world is so big, there is always some other metals to be found. Maybe he can find materials here that are far superior to fine steel?

Karl was sighing in his heart while looking around, but halfway through his walk, he stopped.

At this moment, Gondo and Old Hank in front suddenly stopped.

For a moment, Kalko and the other two were stunned. They walked around Gondo and Old Hank and saw that Spa was sitting on a small chair, carving runes on a nearly two-meter-tall yellow clay doll.

Three runes are arranged in a triangle in the center of the doll, which looks unexpectedly beautiful.

But unfortunately, when Spa was finally outlining with a hard knife, there was a faint crisp sound.

The rune that was originally emitting a faint glow suddenly shattered.

Seeing this, Gondo subconsciously raised his hand to comfort him, but was stopped by Old Hank.

Following old Hank's signal, Gondo realized that Spa didn't seem to care about it at all. He picked up two steel knives shaped like scrapers and skillfully wiped off the failed areas. Then he used the steel knives and the yellow mud to smear it again.

It was as if all traces of the runes engraved previously were gone.

Then Spa continued to engrave with full concentration.

At this moment, everyone present couldn't help but retreat tactically.

Although they didn't understand it, they were deeply shocked.

Oh, no, Gondo can still see it clearly.

But he was even more shocked.

31

Chapter 31: Treat me to a drink later, kid.

When Spa engraved the final stroke of the third rune on the yellow mud giant, the hearts of everyone present couldn't help but rise to their throats.

As Spa's last stroke came down, an invisible light seemed to cover the yellow mud giant in front of him.

The surface of the yellow mud giant, which was visibly smooth to the naked eye, suddenly became dry and smooth as if it had been baked in a blast furnace.

As Spa jumped down from the small chair, he walked backwards and slowly waved towards the yellow mud giant.

The next moment, the giant, who looked much heavier and obviously like a statue, took a step forward, followed by the second step, the third step, and the fourth step.

Until he was walking backwards, Spa, who was concentrating all his attention on the yellow mud giant, suddenly bumped into Gondo.

"Hey? Teacher Gondo, and Her Royal Highness the Princess!"

Spa was startled suddenly, turned around and apologized, and the yellow mud giant, without any command, also stopped moving.

But no one paid attention to Spa's apology at this time, and everyone's eyes were fixed on Graeme in front of them.

Gondo, in particular, stared fixedly at the three runes on the puppet's chest, unable to calm down for a long time.

The limit of modern rune technology is six runes. Five runes are already a master's skill, and three runes can be considered among the best among the many rune craftsmen of the dwarves.

But how long has it taken this young man in front of me to learn how to engrave three runes?

For a moment, all the doubts in his heart surged to his throat, but Gondo didn't know how to start.

Should I ask him how he managed to engrave three runes, or why after failing to engrave the rune just now, he could engrave it again by just erasing that layer?

If the rune engraving on an ordinary weapon fails, it won't be that simple.

Is this the advantage of using runes to make Grem?

Gondo looked at Spa in surprise, and at this moment a clear voice sounded behind him.

"Spa, why don't you introduce us?"

Karl looked at Spa with a smile on his face, his eyes full of anticipation.

"No problem, Your Highness!"

Spa immediately straightened his back and explained in front of everyone.

"I made this Grem in front of me using the yellow mud that Teacher Gondo brought me before. I have three runes engraved on it, namely Aura, Lanno, and Maru."

"Negligence, swiftness, and fire?"

Gondo subconsciously spoke out the meaning of these runes, but was then met with surprise.

"These are all low-level characters, and why did you choose flame for the last one?"

"The three of them combined together can actually make a Gram?"

Gondo looked at Spa in surprise, and the chubby boy scratched his head embarrassedly and corrected him at this time.

"No, Mr. Gondo, you're not entirely right. In fact, it should be flexibility, speed, and mental energy."

Spa excitedly explained to Gondo and even to everyone present.

"In fact, I discovered long before I came here that the rune does not have only one meaning. It represents many concepts. It's just that the concepts we usually understand only occupy a large part of them."

“Or you could say it’s an overlap.”

"It's like..."

Spa looked around as if he was looking for an example, and finally he saw a sword hanging on the wall of the Gondo family and took it down.

Gondo stretched out his hand, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself. That was the weapon he usually carried with him when he went out mining.

But seeing how focused Spana was, he finally decided to let it go.

"Just like this sword, the low-level rune word Kuhn on it means sharp, but it can also be understood as a breakthrough."

"Teacher Gondo, your father and grandfather both mentioned this in their notes. For weapons engraved with Kuhn Rune, thrusting can often bring out the Rune's effect better than slashing."

"There are many similar examples, such as Aura, Lanno, and Maru."

"Runes are essentially more like a blessing, a blessing, so many times the meanings are not singular, but overlapping."

"The meaning of dexterity comes more from flexibility. Swiftness is actually part of the blessing of speed. Only Maru is different."

Spa scratched his head embarrassedly at this time.

"Maru does mean fire, but I found something in your grandfather's notes, Mr. Gondo."

"Teacher, when your grandfather engraved Maru on a staff, he discovered that this staff had another special feature besides being able to strengthen the magic [Fireball]."

"That is, the person who holds this wand will always have a slight, mentally uplifting effect."

"So they suspect that Maru's flame may have a symbolic meaning."

"But the runes that have this kind of situation are at least mid-level or above, so if you want to be able to grant this kind of blessing, you can only do it under special circumstances."

"And after the experiment just now, I suspect it may be related to the state of the Rune craftsman."

Spa explained, holding up the sword in his hand.

"Just like when you engraved Kuhn on the sword, if you wanted it to be sharp, then the effect it would present would be sharpness. If you wanted it to be a breakthrough, then the sword would probably have a stronger effect when it stabbed."

After saying that, Spa put down the sword in his hand somewhat embarrassedly, turned to look at Graham behind him, and said with emotion.

"In fact, I wanted to engrave Kenaz, Ensoz, and Redo at first, but they are all intermediate characters, and I don't know how to do it now."

"So the Gram currently created with low-level characters can only understand some very simple commands."

"For example, forward, attack, defend, backward, and move things. But if you ask him to sweep the floor, he may not understand what it means."

There was a hint of shame in Spa's words.

In fact, there is another part he didn't say. Before this, he successfully created a yellow mud giant that could also move, but it was not known whether it was because too much water was added or because Maruluen did not perform well.

Halfway through the walk, my arm fell off, so I had to start over again.

But everyone, including Gondo, knew nothing about these things!

At this moment, Gondo felt that Spa was being completely modest. He could achieve this with just three low-level characters. The most important thing was that many Rune craftsmen might never have engraved three characters on the same thing in their entire lives. Spa had surpassed many people.

Plus the next step given by Spa, Graeme's plan...

Strength, travel, and gain wisdom.

Gondo couldn't imagine how powerful Graeme would be next.

At this moment, he seemed to see the dawn of the unique Rune coming.

But what follows are obstacles that may arise before dawn.

The joy on Gondo's face gradually calmed down, and finally, as he continued to think, he slowly raised his head and looked at Spa.

"Spa, I will use my father's connections to find you the best teacher, even all the rune craftsmen in the entire Dwarf Kingdom."

"But I have a request!"

"That is, when you learn runes from them, don't mention using runes to make Grems."

"Don't ever mention this!"

Then, Gondo turned and looked at Old Hank.

The old dwarf didn't know what to say for a moment, and after a long time he just let out a long sigh.

"I know, kid."

"For your father's sake, please treat me to a drink later!"

32

Chapter 32: Put yourself in other people’s shoes.

Seeing that the atmosphere suddenly fell into silence due to the words of the two dwarves, Kalko immediately came out with a smile to smooth things over.

"Okay, you two, there's no need to be so nervous."

"Actually, there's no need to keep this matter so tightly locked up."

Karko turned to look at Gondo: "Uncle, or Master Gondo, thank you for thinking about Spa. I also know what you are worried about."

"Uncle, you are just worried that after Spa reveals the new direction of Rune Technology, the Dwarf Council might use Rune Technology as a threat and ask for a huge amount from us, right?"

Gondo said nothing when he heard this.

When Rune technology was defeated by demon technology, the Dwarf Kingdom could be said to have completely given up on Rune technology. Now that a new direction has emerged, one that is even visible to the naked eye and full of hope, how could the Dwarf Kingdom choose to give up?

No matter how dilapidated my things are, they are still mine. If I see this thing come back to life, how could I let such a good thing go?

This is the truth, especially when it comes to the entire collective of the Dwarf Nation.

It is not impossible to obtain it through trading at that time, but the price to be paid will be completely different.

This is what Gondo is worried about. What if the dwarf lion opens his mouth too high and scares the princess away?

Although the Dwarf Kingdom may revive its research on Rune technology in the future, what if the Dwarf Kingdom suffers another setback in this regard and gives up Rune technology again?

Gondo had no faith in the character of the Regency Council in this regard.

Looking at Gondo's stubborn look, Karko smiled and his attitude suddenly became much gentler.

"Uncle Gondo, since you can consider us, I will also consider you."

"Uncle, if you do this, what will the Dwarf Country think of you when they find out?"

"Even those Rune craftsmen who were introduced by you to teach Spa knowledge must have some complaints in their hearts."

"No one would want their students to come to them with distrust of the teacher from the beginning, right?"

"I once heard a saying that a teacher is a father for life. Although it may not be possible for us to reach that level, if I let Spa learn all the skills of those old craftsmen and then kick them out in the end, wouldn't it be a bit too utilitarian?"

Karl smiled and shook his head, obviously expressing his attitude.