I Was Caught up in a Hero Summoning, but That World Is at Peace

Now that the ceramics showcase is over, I plan to display the glass interior pieces next. When I glance at Cien-san, she has a complex expression on her face, a mix of anticipation and anxiety.

[……Errr, Cien-san. I was thinking of bringing out the glasswork next……]

[I’m struggling to put my feelings into words. Watching Cento clutch her stomach in distress is terrifying, yet at the same time, I have a strong desire to see the piece…… I- I may need to brace myself considerably.]

[Ah, errr, it looks like the glasswork is something Nebula only recently started making. It doesn’t seem to incorporate any new manufacturing methods or special techniques. According to Nebula, they plan to take on new challenges only after solidifying their fundamentals.]

[I see…… That’s reassuring. If they’ve just started, it makes sense to begin by crafting basic glass items. Glass is quite delicate, making intricate designs difficult. In that case, I’ll simply enjoy these as works by an emerging artist.]@@novelbin@@

Nebula has been making ceramics for quite some time, experimenting and refining their skills alongside Illness-san. That’s likely why they were able to develop new techniques and glazes based on my offhand comments.

In contrast, their glasswork only began after Canaris arrived, meaning they don’t have as much experience yet. Even Nebula doesn’t seem fully satisfied with their current progress.

From my perspective, Nebula’s creations are already stunning, but perhaps someone knowledgeable about glasswork, like Cien-san, might see them differently.

With that thought in mind, I take out a glass interior piece modeled after the World Tree Nebula resides in.

The World Tree interior piece I brought today looks highly refined to me, with an incredible level of detail down to each individual leaf.

[………………]

[C- Cien? Are you okay? To my eyes, this looks like an incredible piece……]

Seeing Cien-san freeze at the sight of the piece on the table, Cento-san speaks up with concern. Cien-san remains unresponsive for a few seconds before bringing her face closer to the interior piece and murmuring,

[……U- Unbelievable. You’re telling me this incredibly clear and intricate glass interior was made with such limited experience? I- I can't even see any hint of joints anywhere!? This wasn’t created by assembling separate parts, but from a single piece of glass……?]

[Hmm, I don’t know much about glasswork, but if Cien is this shocked, does that mean it’s amazing?]

[It’s beyond amazing! Indeed, there aren’t any special techniques used. The craftsmanship focuses on fundamental glassmaking skills, and it doesn’t use any rare materials. There are artisans capable of creating similar pieces, but they are among the top-tier glassmakers in the world…… Frankly speaking, Nebula-san’s glassmaking skills far surpass my own. Especially the way these leaves are crafted, it’s pure artistry. This could be displayed at a glass exhibition without looking out of place. While some techniques from ceramics can be adapted, achieving this level of mastery in such a short time….. Nebula-san’s talent is absolutely overwhelming.]

It seems that even to Cien-san, who is well-versed in glasswork, Nebula’s creations are astonishing. She was both surprised and full of praise. That makes me feel proud, Nebula really is incredible.

[Nebula is still in the stage of refining the basics, but once they get accustomed to making them, she said they’d likely try making larger pieces.]

[Large-scale glasswork is quite challenging, but with Nebula-san’s level of skill, I’m sure they’ll create something spectacular. I’d love to see it when the time comes.] Ȑ₳ＮɵВËȿ

[Of course, I’ll show you then. Oh, speaking of which, this might not align perfectly with your tastes since it’s not an interior piece, but Nebula also made some cups. I brought them along as well. That said, Nebula called them failures……]

[My collection is mostly artistic glass pieces, but I do like simple glassware too…… Eh, what? This cup, this engraving…… what intricate and beautiful patterns…… Eh? This is a failure? W- Which part exactly?]

[Well, Nebula said she went overboard with the decoration, making it impractical for everyday use. The embossed design makes it bumpy and hard to hold……]

[N- No, if anything, this feels like something meant for display…… W- Well, I suppose it might be inconvenient as a regular cup but…… How should I say this…… I think I understand now how Cento felt earlier.]

I wonder why? For some reason, Cien-san’s expression resembles the one Cento-san had when she was looking at the ceramics earlier. Maybe it’s because they’re twins, but their reactions are eerily similar.

Meanwhile, Tre-san is nodding at the glass engravings with an expression that suggests understanding and admiration…… but her exaggerated movements make me suspect she’s just pretending to get it.

<Afterword>

Serious-senpai : [They're still budding seeds, but the twins are beginning to show signs of becoming Stomachache Warriors…… And as usual, there's Tre who's as clueless as ever……]