The Fastest Tower Construction

I began with the basics, constructing the tower as I normally would.

I channeled Earth Magic to extract stone and trace amounts of Magic Ore from deep beneath the soil, using the materials to shape the structure as it rose.

"C-can it really be done that quickly?"

First watched, his expression one of pure shock.

At this stage, however, the structure was little more than a hollow mannequin in the shape of a tower. While the interior was technically empty, it lacked anything resembling actual rooms.

"Melty, can I leave the interior to you?" I asked.

"Oh? Are you giving me free rein?"

"Of course. That is exactly what the client requested."

Since the King had asked for that specific tower, it was only right that Melty handled the layout. If I were to design it, the result would be far too practical and user-friendly. I wouldn't be able to replicate that delightfully deranged atmosphere on my own.

"Hehehe... perhaps I'll litter the path with enough traps to ensure no one ever reaches the Top Floor. I'll make the maze even more convoluted, and I'll give the central pillar just enough flexibility to ensure the structure never breaks..."

Melty looked positively delighted as she set to work on the interior.

In the meantime, I turned to Fritz to explain the logistics of our planned construction site.

"I just need you to launch this tower to that location over there," I said.

"…Come again?" Fritz blinked, his voice flat with disbelief.

"Was I unclear? It isn't complicated. I just need you to give the tower a little nudge and send it flying toward that spot."

"…Look, can I say one thing?"

"By all means."

"No matter how you look at it, that spot is nowhere near a reachable distance from here, is it?"

"You think so? I figured it would be well within your range, Fritz."

"No, no, no! What on earth do you think I am!?"

"A Dragon slayer, right?"

"I’m just a Mercenary!"

"That’s not true anymore," I countered. "Once this territory achieves Independence as its own nation, I’m appointing you to the position of General. You’ll be the one leading our Soldiers."

"…Wait. That’s the first I’ve heard of this."

"Naturally. I only just decided to tell you."

"Listen, important news like that should be handled in a formal setting…"

"I intend to hold a proper ceremony, of course. But you needed the advance notice to prepare yourself, didn't you?"

"I mean, I guess, but..."

"Then do me a favor and give it a good, satisfying swing."

"Upgrading my job title isn't going to suddenly make me capable of punting a tower!"

"It’ll be fine. I have faith in you."

"Don't blame me when this goes south," Fritz grumbled, his face a mask of exasperation as he began taking practice swings with his hammer.

"Wait," First interrupted, his voice sharp. "Are you truly intending to launch this tower through the air?"

"That is the plan."

"Is such a feat even possible?"

"There's no way it's possible, right?" Fritz interjected.

"It’ll be a breeze for Fritz," I said.

Fritz continued to deny it, but First seemed to take my words at face value.

"I see. To think you have a subordinate with that much power at his disposal. Hehehe... this is going to be very interesting."

First’s eyes were fixed on Fritz, a predatory curiosity gleaming in his gaze.

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[Publication Information]

Today, I am releasing the character designs for Sasha, Fritz, Emma, and Elu in the Activity Report.

[Manga Adaptation Information]

Label: Kodansha, Wednesday Sirius Start Date: January 1st Manga Artist: Akito Akamura-sensei Composition: Sanshirou Kasama-sensei

Kasama-sensei has been digging deep into the Original Game lore, and Akamura-sensei provides truly beautiful illustrations. The finished product is shaping up to be amazing, so please be sure to take a look.

The series begins tomorrow, New Year's Day, on Nico Nico Manga and Comic Days.