A Fate Master in the World of the Shield Hero
Chapter 56

On the eve of departure

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The masked Avicebron scratched his head and said helplessly, "What a headache. Even if you say that, my specialty is making puppets and stone statues. Building a 'Magecraft city' isn't really my field."

As a philosopher, poet, and mage who had pioneered Kabbalah Magecraft, Avicebron considered himself learned and artistically gifted. But that did not mean he had the talent to be an architect. It was like asking a professional musician to become a painter-the result would probably resemble a child's scribbles. Even a master could do little when the task fell outside his expertise.

Hearing Avicebron's complaints, Ye Uchiha could only force a smile. Lord El-Melloi II was asking too much of them. Neither man was an engineer, after all; both were mages who specialized in creating living puppets.

Paracelsus thought for a moment, then replied, "A modern 'Magecraft city'? Although it isn't my specialty either, a mage ought to face challenges head-on. I can give it a try, but first we'll need to draw up the city's plans."

"If even you're agreeing, then I'll lend a hand too. Let me make this clear beforehand: I only specialize in making Golems. Architectural design and that sort of work are a little tricky for me. If you don't mind that, I'll do my part." After hearing Paracelsus agree, Avicebron sighed softly, hesitated a moment, and spoke.

"Then I'll leave it to you two." Pleased to have secured their agreement, Ye Uchiha patted both men on the shoulders in encouragement.

Watching Ye Uchiha leave through the doorway, Avicebron shook his head helplessly and grumbled, "This Master certainly knows how to make work for others."

Paracelsus smiled. "Don't put it that way. Building a 'Magecraft city' actually has quite a few benefits for us too. After all, the work at the base

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