Seeing them look as if they had been thunderstruck, Eric quickly added:
"Of course, with a few improvements, it can be used for writing! The materials are easy to find, too. Dried grass, tree bark, bamboo—they all work!"
"Really!" The Dwarves immediately cheered up.
"Yes, really. It's just that my craftsmanship is limited, and there are many supporting tools I can't make."
Chief Joseph pounded his chest: "As long as you can draw its shape, there's nothing we Dwarves can't make!"
Eric then drew the shapes of several types of molds and bamboo screens used for papermaking on the ground. After looking at the drawings, two of the Dwarves volunteered to go and make them right away. They decided to continue using reeds, as they were the easiest to find and process.
In the midst of the lively discussion, a familiar voice sounded from behind Eric:
"Let's go. I'll go with you."
