The Time When I was Reincarnated as a Spirit

X "Milord, look at this!"

Casper POV

Talia is in her modest workshop, engrossed in her work on a standard lighter. She has always been fascinated by fire and its potential uses, but her resources have been limited. Observing her dedication and skill, I decide it’s time to provide her with better tools and materials.

"Talia, your work here is truly remarkable. How about working as my personal apprentice?" I speak from behind her and gently pat her head.

Talia looks up, surprised. "Milord! What do you mean?"

"Follow me," I say with a smile.

I walk her through the workshop, and as we move, the surroundings begin to transform. The walls expand, and shelves filled with different materials line the room. Proper tools and equipment appear on the workbenches. "This is your new workshop. Use it well, it's yours." I smile and pat her head again before leaving.

With her new workshop, Talia sets to work on a project she has long dreamed of: a lighter with multiple flame properties. She begins experimenting with different alloys and fuel mixtures, aiming to create a lighter that can produce different kinds of flames.

The workshop is alive with the sound of Talia’s efforts. Sparks fly as she tests different combinations, and the air is filled with the smell of burning metals and chemicals. Her face is set in a look of intense concentration, her hands moving tirelessly.

After days of intense work, Talia is ready to test her first prototype.

"If I adjust the nozzle here… and change the fuel mixture… maybe that will produce a stronger flame," she mutters to herself as she works.

She stands and flicks the lighter. A strong, steady flame bursts forth.

"Oh, shoot, it's hot!" Talia exclaims, surprised. Despite the shock, she smiles with satisfaction. "If I can control the flame's power output as well. Hmmmm..."

Talia takes the initiative and adds an adjustment button to control the size of the flame. This button regulates the amount of fuel released.

Talia continues her work, fine-tuning the lighter’s capabilities. She experiments with producing flames of different colors and intensities, including black and blue flames. She also devises a way to create a focused beam instead of a traditional flame, adding another layer of versatility to her invention.

Filled with excitement, Talia runs to find me. "Milord!" she shouts, her voice full of pure excitement.

"What is it, my dear?" I ask, intrigued.

Talia smiles and takes my hand, dragging me to a nearby field with a few dummies set up.

She brings out her new invention, a larger, more complex lighter. It resembles a g*n, with the trigger at the top as a button instead of at the bottom. She presses the trigger with force, and a powerful, continuous flame bursts forth, hitting the dummy.

"Milord! We can use magic without mana now," she exclaims, jumping with excitement.

Talia then brings out another of her inventions, a lighter similar to a Zippo. She opens the valve, and a warm red flame appears. She burns part of a dummy, and the flame consumes it methodically. Then, a blue flame emerges, intensely heating the dummy until it is nearly ashes. Finally, a black flame appears, reducing the ashes to nothing. I am astonished by the sight.

Talia brings out the last of her inventions, a small, compact lighter. She opens the valve and presses a small button. The lighter produces a focused beam of light that targets the dummy. The light pierces through and penetrates the dummy effortlessly.

With a swift motion, Talia waves the lighter as if wielding a lightsaber. My amazement grows; this kid is a genius.

"Milord, look at this," she says, demonstrating the precision and power of her creation. The beam cuts cleanly through another dummy, leaving no doubt about its effectiveness.

As the sun begins to set, casting a golden hue over the field, I reflect on Talia's incredible progress. "Talia, your inventions are nothing short of revolutionary. You've created tools that can change our world."

Talia smiles, a mix of pride and humility in her eyes. "Thank you, Milord. I couldn't have done it without your support and the new workshop."

I place a hand on her shoulder, looking out at the horizon. "This is just the beginning, Talia. With your genius and our resources, there's no limit to what we can achieve."

The scene closes with the two of us standing in the field, surrounded by the remnants of Talia's tests. The future looks bright, filled with promise and potential. Talia's inventions are ready to change the world.