Magicraft Meister Part 1

"Wow, the workmanship is amazing!

Everyone who received the medal exclaimed in amazement at the precision of the workmanship.

The medal was about 2 centimeters in diameter, about the size of a one yen coin, and was inscribed on the front with and on the back with .

The blank spaces were engraved with exquisite patterns of such fineness that they could not have been made by human labor.

Those who did not know much about magecraft were impressed by the golem's processing ability.

Those who knew a little about Magecraft marveled at the skill with which the Golem was made so small.

And those who knew Magecraft well were amazed at its applicability.

When Reiko and Smith returned, Jin made a further announcement.

"This concludes today's demonstration, but tomorrow I will show you something that will defy your common sense at the front plaza. Thank you very much for your time today.

Jin bows and leaves the stage.

The audience had a variety of impressions.

"Who the hell is that young kid?"

"I don't know. But you said he was the Honorary Magical Craftsman of the Kingdom of Egelea, the Honorary Magical Craftsman of the Kingdom of Egelea. Did he play an active part in the golem party?

"Did you see that little golem?　If you can make that, you must have some of the best processing skills in the world!

"Indeed. Look at the precision of this medal!　If it were made of gold instead of brass, I wonder what it would be worth.

The first-time viewers are astonished.

"Ah, Jin-kun, you're the best! It was worth inviting you to my country. And it looks like you're still planning to do something tomorrow. I'm looking forward to it.

"Hmm, I've been paying attention to you since I heard that Your Majesty is looking at you, but I never expected this!

Even those who had heard rumors of Jin were taken aback.

"As expected of Jin, I didn't expect him to bring out a miniature golem. It may look simple at first glance, but it is profound. Those who know will understand."

"I was wondering what Jin-kun would come up with, but he went way beyond my expectations.

Even those who know Jin well could not help but be surprised.

Someone rushed to Jin as he came down from the stage.

"Jin!"

He was a boy with blond hair, blue eyes, and a little smaller than Jin. Behind him was a copper-colored golem and a girl in a maid costume. And beside him, a girl with a familiar face.

"Your Highness!　And ......"

The boy was Ernest, the third prince of Egelea. Naturally, the golem was Lotte, and the maid of honor was the Royal Secret Maid, or the prince's lady-in-waiting, Lila Soluse.

"Jin, it's been a long time.

The girl was, to my surprise, Princess Rieschen of the Kingdom of Klein.

"It's been a long time. How have you been?

Jin asked her because he had a feeling that the princess did not seem to be in high spirits.

"...... I'm fine. I'm just a little tired, that's all.

"Jin, Reese, it's because we had to march hard to get to the Shoro Kingdom.

Jin understood. It must have been a long way from the Kingdom of Egelea, but coming from the even more distant Kingdom of Klein, it must have been very difficult. And probably his attendants too.

"Jin-dono, long time no see ......"

And as expected, Jessica Norton, the captain of the female knight squadron who was supposed to be his escort, was not in her usual good spirits.

Jin saw this and wished he could offer her something later, but he also thought that it would be difficult to offer something to an expatriate dignitary.

"I had an arranged marriage with Reese, but I wanted to see this technology expo," Jin said. Then Rys said he wanted to see it too, so we came together."

Between the kingdoms of Egelea and Klein is the kingdom of Selroa. The two met in Tellurus, a town before Essiaia, the capital of the Kingdom of Cerroa, and immediately hit it off and came to see the upcoming technology exposition in the Kingdom of Shoro.

They were able to do so because they were both in a relatively free position with a low claim to the throne.

"But you are well, aren't you, Your Highness?

"Yes, I had a carriage that Jin made for me, so it was quite easy.

"Ah ......"

A carriage equipped with a golem suspension is a different level of riding comfort. And if it was a hard march, the burden on the rider would be extraordinary.

"I wanted to give him a ride, but he was surprisingly stubborn.

"Oh, of course!　A man and a woman who just met, riding in the same carriage together all day long. ......!"

Princess Rieschen says this with a tinge of color in her cheeks. Jin has been in the same carriage with her, too, I wondered if that was ...... okay, but I didn't say it out loud.

I guess princesses have their own ideas. She may just be embarrassed.

"It's been a long time, by the way!　You're as good as ever. But why do you call yourself our honorary magical craftsman "Honorary Magi Craftsman" when you're supposed to be in the service of the Shoro Empire?"

"Ugh. ......"

Jin was at a loss for words. In fact, he is still unaffiliated. In the former Kingdom of Egelea, Jin had been expected to serve in the Shoro Kingdom, and they had not forced him to join.

What would happen if they found out that he is not yet an officer of the Shoro Kingdom? .......

"Your Highness, Jin is still a guest. He will be given a good look at our country, and if he likes it, he will be appointed as an officer.

Reinhardt came to his side and offered a helping hand.

"Reinhardt. I didn't know...

Mr. Ernst, who's this?

Princess Rieschen picked at Prince Ernest's clothes and asked in a whisper.

"Oh, I'm sorry. This is Reinhard. He's a magecraftsman of the Shoro Kingdom."

"My name is Reinhard Randall, Your Highness."

Reinhard bowed beautifully.

"I see, I am the third princess of the Kingdom of Klein, Rieschen Fuchsische Klein. Please take good care of me from now on.

Prince Ernest and Princess Rieschen, who could not stay in one place for long due to their status, moved on to see another magecraftsman's exhibit.

"I'd like to have that miniature golem if possible. ......"

With these words.

Jin also returned to his booth and looked at the stage from there. Reinhardt was with him.

I didn't know Jin had made such a small golem.

"Ha, I'll teach Reinhard how to make one next time.

"Yes, I'm looking forward to it!

While we were having this conversation, someone came to Jin's booth.

The Minister of Magical Technology, Degas Furt von Manischlas, and the Empress of Shoro, Gebhard Ackermann, the first Magical Engineer of the Shoro Empire, were accompanied by the Maestro of Magical Technology, Gerhard Hilde von Manischlas, and the Empress of the Shoro Empire, Gebhard Ackermann, Gerhard Hilde von Rubies Shawlo, the empress of Shawlo, with Gebhard Hilde von Rubies Shawlo, the magi engineer maestro, on her left and right.

"You were wonderful, Mr. Jin. And you are going to surprise us again tomorrow, aren't you?　I'm looking forward to it.

The emperor's language is somewhere between public and private, as it is at an event. It's quite a trick.

"Thank you very much. Please look forward to tomorrow.

"I'm really looking forward to it. I wonder what else is in here. By the way, what's that thing on your face?"

Jin was now wearing protective glasses made of white mica. So was Reinhardt, who was standing next to him.

"Yes, these are called , and they are used to protect your eyes from dust and damage while you are working.

Jin lays out three samples. The Empress took one of them in her hand.

"It's light. Let me put it like this: ....... Yes, not so much that it obstructs my vision. What do you think, Gebhardt?"

Gebhard Ackermann, Magician Maestro of Magical Arts and Crafts, tries on the protective glasses and gives his opinion as well.

Yes, they are easy to use. I may not need them so much when I work with magic, but they will come in handy when I work with ordinary crafts.

"No, no, it can also be used outdoors to keep dust out of your eyes.

Degauze, the Minister of Magical Technology, also commented while putting on his protective glasses.

"I see. There is also a way to have soldiers use them. Mister Jin, can I have your permission to use these protective goggles?

Jin had no objection to this unexpected use.

"Yes, of course. As long as they are for eye protection, they will be useful in various situations.

"Thank you for your prompt permission. ......

DeGauss thanked them on behalf of the three of them. As he did so, he seemed to notice Edgar standing next to him.

"Yes, my ...... name is Edgar, an automaton made by my apprentice.

"My name is Edgar."

Edgar bowed beautifully. He did a little bit of the imperial Shoro style, which caused the female emperors to look at him with surprise.

"Oh, no?　Is your disciple from this country?

"...... yes."

"Your Majesty, I know you don't have much time, so please take a look at his work first."

Since it was too early to pry now, Jin led the conversation to his works.

"Well, what is this?"

The Empress was interested in three small boxes. They were silver-colored and had finely crafted surfaces, looking like jewelry boxes at first glance.

Please take a look at them.

Following Edgar's recommendation, Degauze, the Minister of Magical Technology, took the box and opened the lid.

"...... What is the name of the flower that blooms in spring?　　No one tells me, but I like the wild flowers that bloom gently......"

A thin voice sang. A song that Reiko had sung one day. But the voice belonged to Elsa.

The singing stopped as I closed the lid of the box.

"......What's this?"

DeGauss asked Edgar with a curious look.

"Yes, it's called a <>. When you open the lid, it plays a pre-made sound.

"I see. Opening the lid to start the song is in a way an anti-theft device.

The Empress seemed to understand Erza's intention in making the music box.

"Yes, that's right. Not only is it purely for listening to the songs, but it also serves as a security measure.

"The songs can be changed by you, can't they?"

This is the Magi Engineer Maestro Gebhardt. He's interested in the structure.

"Yes, it's called <>. To record, do this: ......"

Edgar explains how to use it. His Majesty the Emperor and Minister of Magical Technology Deghaouz are inwardly amazed at the natural movement of the device.

Gebhardt, the Magi Engineer Maestro, listens to Edgar's explanation with an earnest attitude. There is no indication that he is making fun of them or looking down on them because they are automata.

"...... has finished recording, from now on you can listen to the recorded songs and sounds when you open the lid."

"Interesting!　The idea is the same, but you said <>. So you want to record sound. This is very versatile."

Finished listening, Gebhardt turns to the emperor and explains its usefulness.

"Your Majesty, if we record everything that is said in a meeting, for example, there will be no need to argue later about what was said or not said. It may also be more useful than sending a letter.

Even if the recipient cannot read, it is better than a letter if the instructions can be given by voice, Gebhardt explained.

"I see," said Gebhardt, "your apprentice, Jin, is quite good.

"Thank you very much."

After Jin thanked her, the emperor began to talk in a small talk tone.

"Yes, this morning, a group called <> presented me with a magic tool to celebrate the opening of the technology exposition. <

"Wow. ...... I see. That's amazing."

This is one of Jin's plans. The manaphone that he had given to the Small Group of Nations was also given to the Shoro Empire.

"So," he said, "there was a letter together with it, saying that two people from the Shoro Empire who had been involved in a quarrel with the Unifilers were in our custody, and that we would take this opportunity to send them back to you.

Yes, sir.

Now comes the heart of the plan. Jin realized that it would be impolite to leave the queen standing while he spoke to her, so he prepared a chair for her.

"Thank you. I heard that you are acquainted with someone called <> at ......, Jin?"

"Yes, I'm really just an acquaintance, that's all."

The empress nodded and went on with her story.

From nostalgia to deus ex machina. And from deus ex machina to Jin-kun, the two of them were sent back to ...... is this far enough?"

"Yes."

And these two are named Elsa Randall and Meine, is that correct?

Yes.

Where are they?

In my room at the hotel.

Reinhard, will you bring them to me?

Yes, sir.

Reinhardt walked quickly out of the hall. Jin and the rest of the emperor's entourage remained.

"...... According to the letter, the lady-in-waiting named Meine is the real mother of Elsa Randall. Icasanat,...... was it?　It says that the Unifiler kidnapped them to bring in Reinhardt. Then the Nostalgia took them into their custody."

Yes, that's what I heard.

The emperor looked at Jin with amusement as he answered the question.

"And I also heard that Elsa was interested in magical crafts, so Deus ex Machina gave her a little training. That's how she became so good at it, isn't it?"

The emperor looked at Edgar and the music box.

"So you've brought her here to Koju today as Jin's disciple, is that right?"

"Yes, that's right."

The empress is taking the situation into consideration, just as Jin and the old man had expected.

"It was also written that Elsa Randall was forced by her father, Georg Randall, to make a marriage proposal that she did not like. Is that so?"

"Yes, that's what I heard."

Jin answered several other questions. So far, the simulation was almost the same as the one the old man and I had had.

Meanwhile, Reinhardt came back with Erza and Meine.

"Your Majesty, I have brought them."