Magicraft Meister Part 1

The next day, June 27th.

After a rather late breakfast, Jin and his friends were chatting over tea in the parlor.

"Jin, Erza, thank you.

Saki suddenly said, and Jin and Erza tilted their heads.

"What are you talking about?　What are you talking about?"

"About <>. My grandfather liked her very much. And she's very good at housework. My maidservants all rolled their eyes at her. More than Aal, that one!"

I'd say it's more than Aaru, but I guess it's the same. Both of them are made in Horaijima, and the quality of their control cores is similar.

The only difference is the tactile sensor. While Aaru is a sensor placement type, Lisa utilizes the magical potential generated by the deformation of the magical outer skin. The processing burden is different.

Jin had been thinking of using this type for Aaru's sense of touch.

"Did I keep you waiting?"

The Marquis arrived, supported by Lisa.

Jin thought about making a wheelchair, but then changed his mind because walking is also necessary for rehabilitation.

"Well, what do you have to talk about today?"

Sinking into his easy chair, the Marquis looked around at all the faces to listen to what they had to say.

"I would like to ask you a few questions about education.

When Jin mentioned this, the Marquis' eyes lit up.

"Oh, education. What kind of education?

Jin decided to explain without hesitation.

"Yes. The contents are magecraft, alchemy, ordinary engineering, and science. I would like to create a kind of laboratory that is not bound by the borders of the state.

"Hm, doesn't 'not bound by the nation' include the case of the demon tribe?　I suppose it is also based on the fact that humanity must join forces to fight against them."

Jin had never said anything like that, but the Marquis showed a sharp insight.

"Yes, that's right.

Jin stammers unintentionally.

"Hmmm... ......"

The Marquis closes his eyes, a habit he has when he's deep in thought. And then he opens his eyes,

"An ideal. It's admirable, but useless."

He said a harsh criticism.

"What?"

"Sir Jyn Nidor, you are young. You know the ugliness of men, but you do not understand it. How easily power corrupts. You do not yet realize how much of a fetter a country can be."

Letting out a sigh, the Marquis continued.

"Human beings are good in groups while they are few. It is because they can't survive without it. But when they become numerous, factions are bound to form and disputes will arise. They plot to gain more profits and conspire to kick others down the road. And then ...... they divide."

"......"

Jin, or anyone but Jin, had nothing to say.

"Even though the Kingdom of Dinar was able to unite the neighboring nations and unite mankind 300 years ago during the Magic War, it was because of the fear of the demon tribe. In fact, after the threat of the demons was eliminated, the kingdom was divided into small groups, which is proof of this.

Unfortunately, it seems that we have to admit that the marquis is right.

"The institute you think you have is not good enough for the country. Yes, you should choose yourself over the country, research over the country. You will have to choose such a person. That's all I can say."

"......"

Jin was speechless. He had been told that his current vision of a < was impossible. At least, not in the way that Jin was thinking of it now.

"People are unique, and when they get together, there will always be differences of opinion. It is strict law and iron discipline that unifies them. That is how an army keeps its shape.

"...... I understand, sir."

Jin's shoulders slumped. He had rushed forward with great vigor, but halfway through he had tangled his leg and fallen.

He must have overlooked many things in his zeal to achieve what his predecessors had failed to do.

It is a good thing that I asked the opinion of the Marquis, a man who has been in the business for a long time.

Erza, Reinhard, Bertsche, and Meine had nothing to say. They instinctively knew that the Marquis was probably right.

Ideals are sweet because they are beautiful. They are so sweet that they make us forget about other things. Reinhardt should have known this as a diplomat who had visited the small group of countries. But because of the beauty of his ideals. He dared not look at the ugly parts.

"I suppose this came up because I once said that I wanted to build a schoolhouse: ....... What I wanted to build was a military school. I wanted to create a military school, one that would train mainly senior officers. I have devoted half my life to my country as a soldier, and I wanted to create a place where I could devote the other half of my life."

Marquis Gehlen Theodoric von Eisen, who showed his military face, concluded his speech with these words.

* * * *

Before noon, Jin and the others had left the marquis' residence and were on their way to Reinhardt's house. Saki is still at the marquis' house. It seems that the marquis will not let her go.

In the carriage on the way back is a slightly dejected Jin.

Reinhardt tried to cheer him up.

Jin, cheer up. That's why the preparations for Fuso Island have been in vain. ......"

"No, that's okay."

Jin answered with a downcast look on his face.

"......What can I say, I'm a bit naive, right ......?"

"......I think it's fine that you're just the way you are."

Erza responded to his blurting.

"That's why I'm here, brother Jin."

"...... Elsa."

Jin's face lit up.

"No, it's not just me. It's not just me, it's my brother Rai, my mother, and Ms. Bertsch. And even though she's not here, Saki likes her brother Jin."

"......Erza is always so positive."

"I'm not a fan of being face down. Jin brother looks best when he's making something.

"...... I guess so."

I don't think so. I think that's what makes him a Magecraftsman.

Magecraft Meister. ......

Jin looked up at the sky through the carriage window. A single cloud was drifting by.

"Maybe I was in a bit of a hurry. Let's ...... take our time and go slowly."

It was at that time.

Reiko pulled the hem of Jin's dress.

"Father, I have an urgent message from the old man. According to ...... Hannah, there is an emergency in the village of Kaina. She wants you to come home immediately.

"What!　What happened to Hanna?

She hadn't been back in Kaina Village for the past 10 days, what could have happened?

Jin decides to return home via the warp gate on the carriage. He tells Reinhardt about it,

He says, "Okay. I'll explain the situation to my father and the others. I may go there later."

Reinhard said he would follow up on Jin's action.

"Jin, what about me?"

"Well, I think it would be better if Erza and Meine followed us."

"Yes, okay."

Yes, okay, Jin-sama.

Jin stopped the carriage and gave instructions to the steward. In other words, to return to Reinhardt's house and take care of the carriage.

Jin-sama, please be careful.

"Thank you, Bertsche. I'm off then."

Jin, Reiko, Erza, Meine, Edgar, and two others were transferred to the village of Kaina via Shinkai.

As a matter of urgency, the group went out to the transfer gate in the basement of the workshop.

Jin rushes up the stairs. Hannah was waiting for him there.

"Onii-chan!"

Hannah seems to be safe. Jin felt a little relieved.

"Hannah, what happened?"

But the next moment, he wonders what happened to the village.

"Sera-san is in a coma!

Sera. She was Linus' wife and she must have been a little over nine months pregnant, Jin remembered.

"Don't tell me something is wrong with the baby?"

Meane said.

"Anyway, let's go there.

Linus and Sera's house was behind the house of the village headman Giebeck.

They started running.