Chapter 228: The Ideal Form
I really want a Chilling Plate in the bath changing room. But then again, if I have a stone plate in the bath, it might be better suited for a hot stone spa…?
The interior of the Tower is coming along quite nicely. The stonemason who did the renovations installed a small ventilation opening with a mesh screen. Well, it’s not exactly a door, but you get the idea.
At first, I created a frame and made a net using the whiskers of a Fox Demon Beast, but the thickness was all wrong, and it turned out to be less than satisfactory—more like a total failure. So, I asked a Spider Spirit to weave a proper net for me.
The spider’s threads, radiating outwards, are not sticky, allowing the spider to walk freely. I had them create a net that wouldn’t catch any insects, but would still keep them out. Plus, there’s even a design that mimics the lace pattern I bought from Thermist before.
I installed lights on the walls and ceiling, primarily using Spirit Lamps for easy management. However, I opted for a Lamp in the bedroom since it needs to be dark when I sleep. I also don’t want to deal with the hassle of removing the Magic Stone from the Spirit Lamp and expelling the Spirit.
While Spirit Lamps do require Magic Stones, I have a stash of them that I couldn’t sell at Kanum, so that’s not an issue.
I temporarily placed sofas and bed frames in each room, adjusting them to fit perfectly. Both are designed to curve along the walls.
Is this height about right? I mark the wall with chalk. Since I plan to lie down and gaze at the Dragon, the window frame should be nearly the same height. I should probably raise it a bit to prevent the comforter from hanging over the edge.
The sofa I placed on the bottom floor has no backrest, avoiding the entrances and openings while wrapping around half the wall of the Tower. The window frame sits about thirty centimeters above the seat height, making it easy to use as a table for coffee.
The thick walls create a little shelf space—though it’s not a proper bay window. I plan to put a large cushion as a backrest. Even though the sea is over ten meters below, I’m also planning to install a glass door that matches the window design, allowing for a direct jump into the water.
Sometimes, I see videos of kids jumping off high cliffs into the sea or riverbanks. Those scenes, especially the ones of rural children leaping into the river one after another during the hot summer, look so refreshing and fun.
With my current physical abilities, I should be able to manage it…! But the rocks underwater are intimidating…! I think I’ll take a boat out first to scout the area before diving in.
The currents in the sea and rivers can be swirling and treacherous, often more dangerous than they appear. Those children, without a care in the world, jumping into such places—perhaps they’ve passed down knowledge of “safe spots” through generations. I can’t help but feel a bit envious of that carefree spirit.
The sea surrounding the Island is calm most of the time, bordered by land on three sides. However, this world is home to Spirits and Demon Beasts, and sometimes fierce storms arise, creating whirlpools and waves over five meters high. When that happens on Es’s side, the water level here drops.
It must be tough for those who trade using sailing ships, but watching the raging sea from a safe spot is quite an experience. I want to see both the serene and the terrifying landscapes.
Now then, it’s time to get to work on the window.
…If I do this during the day, I’ll probably attract attention and get scolded. Besides, I’m pretty sure there’s no boat traffic directly beneath my Tower, but just in case a stone wall falls and hits someone, that would be a problem. I’ll have to sneak out at night.
Tomorrow, I’m planning a drinking party with Dean and the others, so I should prepare some food and spend some time playing with Rishu before I leave for the night.
So, I returned at night.
First, I started with the bedroom. I moved the temporarily placed bed frame aside and used the Zanzenken to cut vertically along the chalk marks on the wall. I left about four centimeters of space and made another parallel cut, connecting the two with a horizontal cut twice.
It’s not something I can just push out, but that’s what [Storage] is for. I created a long gap of about four centimeters and prepared to pour in the Spirit Iron.
Unlike gold or silver, I have plenty of Spirit Iron. I also have a good amount of Spirit Copper, which is easy to process, so I’ve already made various things like Spirit Lamps. I felt like I was running low on everything, so I bought some regular iron and copper ingots and stacked them in the Workshop.
I had the Spirits transform the regular iron into Spirit Iron, and I was able to gather enough. I infused my wishes into the Spirit Iron and filled the four-centimeter gap. I continued creating gaps of the same size in order, filling them in, and once I had made the stone supports, I started working horizontally at the top.
Thus, I created a window frame that also serves as a wall support. I wrapped a frame around the edge of the wall, with lattice spaced eighty centimeters apart. It connects to the Spirit Iron on the floor that I haven’t used up yet.
With Van’s help from [Storage], I pulled out some ridiculously strong tempered glass and placed it snugly between the lattice.
“Thank you for your assistance.”
The lattice suddenly lost its rigidity, and the edges of the glass sank into the iron. The Spirit Iron gracefully extended like creeping vines, creating patterns at the four corners and the center.
This is fantasy, pure fantasy. If I told people that this was sturdy enough after hollowing out the stone walls, I feel like many would cry, but hey, it’s fantasy, so it can’t be helped!
I continued this process for the remaining lattice sections, and the Spirit Iron on the floor was beautifully used up. A stunning fixed window framed in black iron. Huh? Fixed window?
“Excuse me. Could you make a correction…?”
I had it changed so that it could open and close.
The windows and doors in the room with the sofa facing the sea, and the room above with just the frame and no glass. I added the bed, the sofa, and the cushions.
Alright, it’s an all-nighter tonight! My excitement grew as the rooms continued to take shape, and I pushed myself to finish.
In the middle of the night, I was praised by the lizard that peeked out from the Tower, and in the morning, I found myself face to face with a Soleil who looked like he was about to collapse.