Around the time day ended, I decided to carry out the research materials that were in the basement.
Zanoba carries the pedestal, and I carry the books.
We'll use it for the study of the moving doll in question.
"Shishō."
On the way back to the magic university.
Zanoba addressed me with a serious look.
He carried the huge pedestal over his shoulder.
It clearly wasn't made with the consideration that it would ever be carried around given its weight, it's only possible because it's Zanoba.
For the time being, it was wrapped in cloth, but when viewed from a distance, he may appear to be carrying a coffin.
"What is it?"
"The study of this moving doll. Will you entrust it to me?"
I noticed his eyes unintentionally.
Unprecedented determination was seen through the depths of his round glasses.
Zanoba said。
"My total amount of magic is small, and my hands are also clumsy. Even the red dragon figure that I'm trying to do just hinders Shisho and nothing is proceeding at all."
That's not it.
He said it easily, but I felt the weight of his troubles on his mind.
It was not something he said lightly.
"But with something like this in front of me, I think maybe I can do something. After looking at the book, I think I can understand what the writer wanted to do."
Hmm.
Is that so?
As both of them love dolls there may be something only they can understand. Even if they can't understand the language, maybe they can feel something.
"It will take me some time to understand the research. Although if Shisho does it, it will proceed more quickly."
I can't afford to spend all my time researching this doll.
It might work if I allow Zanoba.
But.
"What would you do if the doll acts violently again?"
"Even if the doll runs away temporarily, if it's me, I will be able to apprehend it without injury.
Shishō also should have seen it?"
Well, there is no problem in that respect.
And it would be a bit frightening if it began to move in the middle of the night, but perhaps if you don't charge it in this pedestal, it will not be able to move.
As expected, it's unsuitable to store it in Zanoba's room, we better borrow a research room from the Magic University.
A room with a firm door.
No, since it might have used some kind of taboo technique, it would probably be better to keep the research in a different place...?
Nanahoshi and I might also be borderline because of our study of teleportation magic, although I think that's all right.
Just in case I will ask for Nanahoshi's opinion on it, I think she's a member of A class guild.
"Please Shisho, when Shisho's plan is fulfilled, I don't want it to end with me just paying money."
"..."
However, Zanoba also has various considerations.
Although I am a little worried since he becomes singleminded when it comes to dolls.
Said the person who allowed it being the case.
"Please! Leave this study to me!"
When I fell silent, Zanoba seems to have misunderstood it.
He knelt on the spot.
He placed the pedestal down there and with both hands spread out fell to the ground on the spot.
What other choice do I possibly have with you prostrating yourself on the ground, in the snow.
"I understand. Zanoba, stand! I will leave it to you."
"Truly?!"
When I said so, Zanoba stood up with haste.
His expression beaming with joy.
As for this fellow, the change is quick.
"But, if by some chance there is a possibility that involves in the domain of a forbidden technique..."
"Is it a forbidden technique?"
"Well, for the time being, since I will borrow a laboratory from the Magic University, please study it there."
"...Thank you!"
Zanoba lowered his head greatly again.
In that motion a part of the pedestal swept past my face, barely missing the tip of my nose.
That's dangerous.
What are you going to do if you hit my head.
"You guys, try not to standout so much while you're outside."
Finally, Cliff muttered alone.
Part 9[edit]
Thus, Zanoba began research on the autonomous doll, and I obtained a house.
The next step is a renovation.