At the Castle Fuerig
After I took a shower, I picked up a new outfit that looked almost the same as the one before; the difference was that this one was clean.
I went to the hall where Venelana was waiting currently. Truth be told, my heart skipped a beat a little when I saw her again. I admitted that I harbored some affection for her.
She was gorgeous, comparable to Aeldari Priestesses in my past life. I quickly shook my head and tried to get rid of my anxiety. I was never good with women; in my past, I was fully devoted to scientific research for my entire life of over two centuries.
So yes, my experiences with romance were equal to zero, minus some rejections when I was young, but that was very long ago. And that was more than four centuries ago, in my past life.
Today she was wearing a beautiful white dress with deep cleavage. When she noticed my stare, she giggled softly while I cursed myself in my head for my stupidity.
"Dealing with ladies probably isn't one of your qualities, My Lord."
Said Venelana with a soft laugh.
"Yes, it isn't... my expertise is magic, research, and combat."
I said with agreement. Though I wasn't good at it, I wasn't bad, probably in the middle, If I should add some points.
"Shall I give you the tour around Castle Fuerig, My Lady?"
I asked as I looked at her.
"That would be wonderful."
Venelana nodded, and thus we started our tour.
Fortunately, Castle Fuerig was massive enough, so it will be a long tour. The first place we went was, understandably, the library.
"This place looks a bit messy. There is even a bed there, so I take it this should also be your bedroom, Zeoticus? A little daring to bring a lady to your bedroom on the first date."
Teased me Venelana, and after several seconds I realized it. Indeed I ordered servants to bring me a bed here so that I could rest in the library.
I spent all my free time here due to all the knowledge I needed to master.
Knowledge was power. I once experienced death, and it isn't too enjoyable to be repeated once more. Upon transmigration, I wanted to stay alive, possible for eternity...
"I am glad that you enjoy my embarrassment Venelana."
I said to her in a low voice.
"But yes, I live practically here. Due to saving time, I ordered servants to bring me a bed here. It saves time from moving one end of the Castle to another."
I explained.
"Sounds rational."
Venelana nodded in agreement.
"What exactly are you researching here?"
Asked her while looking all around the place.
"Entirely new magic system. I am trying to fuse Devil Magic, Human Calculation Magic, and Runic Magic to use the advantages of all three systems to create something far stronger."
I exclaimed with a burning passion.
"And how are you progressing?"
I don't really know if she was genuinely interested or just keeping the facade to be polite. I was not good at reading emotions.
"Are your really interested, or are you trying to be just polite? If it sounds boring to you, we can go somewhere else."
I said bluntly. I wasn't a person of all of that false politeness and other emphatic crap. Venelana also looked surprised by my statement as she slowly smiled.
"Haha... this is the first time someone is talking so plainly. You don't need to worry; while it may seem to be boring, I found it intriguing. Not many people could come up with new magic systems. Are you perhaps trying to create it to replace Devil Magic due to its disadvantages?"
Asked me Venelana curiously.
"Yes. Devil Magic, while very easy to cast, as the casting process is based on imagination, the firepower of the majority of spells are too weak compared to other magic systems. You can create spells easily, but compared to spells created with the usage of other magic systems, their destructiveness is lacking. That is why only a small amount of devils use magic, while most depend on Clan Traits of close combat."
I explained my idea. If devils could use a more powerful magic system, the majority of them could utilize their Demonic Energy reserves to the fullest.
"That is good. That would bring us on the same level as more magically developed factions, and after some development time, maybe even on the level of Asgard or Yharnam in terms of magic."
In Draconic Deus, the most magically developed factions were Asgard and Yharnam. Aesir was famed for their battle magic and runic magic, and most importantly, their magical technology. At the same time, Vampire and Kindreds of the Yharnam were famed for Sorcery, Blood Magic, and their high magical affinity.
"Come, I will show you something more interesting than books."
I said as we went to the place where Arcane Mechanical Automants were working. Arcanotechnology was always a marvel to look at.
We went directly to the underground of Castle Fuerig while Venelana was looking at everything curiously. Finally, after fifteen minutes of walking, we arrived at the underground place, where thousands upon thousands of spider-like mechanical creatures were running here and there.
"What are those creepy things?"
Asked Venelana; she took a step behind me and looked at the Ararchen Drones with a disgusted expression.
"Those, my dear, are Arcane Mechanical Automatons. They are advanced magical constructs similar to golems, but in nature, they are more similar to constructs of the Asgardian magical technology. The one you are looking at is of Drone-type of Arachne Class."
I introduced my creations pridefully.
"Your creation, I assume?"
Asked Venelana as she kept looking at them as they were working.
"Yes, one of my best creations. If possible, they would become main cannon fodder in the upcoming war. Drone-type is not combat-oriented, but even though it has combat prowess comparable to the Low-Class magician in terms of firepower."
I nodded as I explained a bit about them.