Magicraft Meister Part 1

"Elena, what is this?"

Jules, former president of the Unifiler party and now president of the Nostalgia party, looked at the large desk-sized magical tool and asked the question.

It was April 27. It was the day after the Unification Party (Unifiler) was renamed the Nostalgia Party (Nostalgia).

"This is called a manaphone.

"Manaphone?"

Jules was puzzled by the unfamiliar name.

"Yes. It has a counterpart, and you can make a call between the two units.

Elena explains.

"Well..." Jules says, "I'm not sure. But haven't Elena and I talked at a distance before?

It is a natural question. Elena and Jules had once talked with a certain magic tool while Elena (her predecessor) and Donald (the second seat) were on their way back in a hot air balloon.

"Yes, you are right to ask that question. I don't know the name of that magic device, but it is not possible to talk to it at a distance. For example, the best I can do is to connect Astan with here. And you can only talk to me. And if there is a high mountain in between, it is impossible to communicate even if the distance is close.

The magic device for communication, one part of which is built into Elena, has a counterpart as large as a room.

"On the other hand, this manaphone, despite its small size, can communicate over distances of several hundred kilometers, maybe even more than a thousand kilometers. It doesn't make any difference if there are mountains in between."

"My God!　Is this from Makina-sama?

Yes. I have received a total of 20 manaphone sets, 10 pairs in all, and I think it would be a good idea to send them to various countries.

The five countries, the Kingdom of Egelea, the Kingdom of Cerroa, the Kingdom of Franz, the Kingdom of Klein, and the Kingdom of Elias, are small groups of countries that are closely connected in many ways.

If manaphones are to be installed in the capital of each country as a hotline to other countries, 4 manaphones are needed per country, so 4 multiplied by 5 equals 2 So, 4 multiplied by 5 equals 20.

Shoro and Leonard will have to wait for the next time.

"I am sure they will be pleased with this.

Jules breathed a sigh of relief. Then he asked Elena again.

How is the reorganization going?

Jules asks Elena, his secretary.

According to Elena, more than 80% of the executives who had been <> have remained in the organization after being released from mental manipulation, as they still share the ideals of the Nostalgia Party.

The remaining less than 20% of the members seem to be those who were simply interested in power or money, and they are detained and put in the dungeons.

It is undecided whether they will be mentally manipulated to make them harmless and released, or whether they will be kept as they are. It would be best if he would change his mind.

I see. Then we can work as an organization.

Yes, my lord.

Elena, although she had been converted by Jin, was still speaking in the same way as before because of the eyes of those around her.

"Well, I wouldn't be able to accomplish this without Elena's help, so please keep up the good work.

* * * *

Meanwhile, Donald, who was in the second seat, had been struggling for a long time.

The reason for this was the battle early in the morning of the 23rd.

No matter how wide and unpopular the plain in front of the headquarters was, it was impossible that no one in the town of Kasimunore had noticed.

Makina (Jin) was checking the area from the sky, so there were no human casualties among the residents, but it is possible that they heard a lot of noise, and some of them may have seen the debris that was blown up when Makina and the others escaped from the trap.

"Can we cover it up with the development of a new mine? ......"

All of this was covered up with a peaceful rationale, which the Donald was smart enough to keep under wraps.

And then there is the cleanup of the that he had made to the other countries.

"...... is sending people to Alban, the capital of the Klein Kingdom, for the purpose of disturbance. I'm sure there are others. ......"

Donald sighs when he learns that one of the militant leaders has taken it upon himself to carry out the operation. It's the morning of the 28th. It will be noon soon.

"The dates are the 27th and noon of the 28th. One of them is already over. The other one is too late to call now. ....... I just hope Klein Kingdom can handle it.

* * * *

"Your Majesty, a gift has arrived from a group called Nostalgia as a consolation gift."

"What is it?　The Nostalgia Party?

Yes. According to the attached letter, they are a group whose purpose is to discover the technology of the past, apply it to the present, and connect it to the future.

"Sounds fishy to me. So, what's the gift?

Yes, this is it.

What's with the big desk?　And four of them?

Yes, according to the letter, they are magic tools called manaphone.

Manaphone?

It is said to be able to communicate with distant places by means of magic. It is said that each of the five kingdoms of Klein, Egelea, Franz, Selroa, and Elias can communicate with each other.

"If that's true, it would be very useful, let's give it a try."

"There may be risks, so it would be better to do it in the presence of the Minister of Magic."

"Yes, call the Minister of Magic as soon as possible."

On the morning of April 29, conversations like this are said to have taken place in many countries.

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

"This is Kelihidole, Minister of Magic of the Kingdom of Egelea. Can you hear me?"

The magic crystal attached to the manaphone of the Klein Kingdom glowed brightly, and a voice echoed out.

Prime Minister Powell, who was standing nearby, hurriedly replied.

This is Powell, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Klein. I can hear you very well.

"Oh, I see. This morning, I received this magical device called a manaphone, and after examining it, I found it to be harmless, so I have attempted to contact your country.

Hearing this, the Prime Minister replied hurriedly.

"We were also investigating the matter, but your contact has proven it to be valid, and we thank you.

Then, the Minister of Magic of the Kingdom of Egelea and the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Klein continued their conversation for a while, albeit informally.

"It is indeed very useful. I will speak to the King after this and advise him to have a meeting with your King.

These words were exchanged without a word from either side.

This was before noon on April 29.

Similar communications were exchanged between the kingdoms of Elias and Egelea, and between the kingdoms of Klein and Franz.

The manaphone will surely have an impact on the diplomatic relations among the minor kingdoms.

By the way, no one knows that this manaphone has a built-in manacam, and all the contents of the conversation are transmitted to you.

The "Manaphone" has a built-in manafon (manacam), and no one knows that the contents of the conversation are being transmitted to the Old Man.

"Elena, do you know how that manaphone was delivered to the countries?

Yes, my lord. It seems that the Lord Machina ordered his men to bring it to you.

Jules and Donald both groaned at this reply. Jules and Donald both groaned at the answer, wondering if this mysterious being called Machina had that much power.

And <>, he said.

The words that Donald heard from Reinhardt lie before Jules and Donald's eyes with a certain weight.

"......How in the world could a golem look like this?"

There were piles and piles of leftover metal chunks from the melted golems that had been sent to various countries as reconstruction materials.

"Well, I don't know. There must be a lot of things in this world that those of us who only look to the past can't understand.

"I wonder how much of that we will understand in the rest of our lives."

Jules' muttered words convey a hint of loneliness.

"It's okay if you don't understand everything. Life is like that, isn't it?

Donald answered. He remained positive.

"Well, it's true. I suppose no life can be all things to all people.

I will support you both as much as I can.

Both Jules and Donald smiled at Elena's words.

"Thank you Elena. As long as you are with us, we can believe in the future.

"Yes, you can count on us. And just a few minutes ago, Machina-sama delivered another magic tool.

"Well, I wonder what surprises await us this time."