Magicraft Meister Part 1

June 29 is the last day of June.

The month of this world is 30 days, but the three long summer months of June, July, and August This means that there are only 357 days in a year.

This means that the 357 days of the year fit exactly into the world. Incidentally, since there is no concept of days of the week, there is no problem if the same day of the month is allocated to the same day of the week every year.

"Ah, I guess I'm supposed to reply today. ......"

It is the last day to reply to the female emperor Gerhard Hilde von Rubies-Shawlo.

"I was going to reply to Fuso Island. ......"

That direction has been abandoned.

"Well, for Your Majesty and the country that gave me the title of Magecraft Meister, I guess. ......"

Last night, after consulting with the old man, we decided to go in the direction that seemed to be the best for the current situation.

* * * *

Shoro Imperial Palace.

"I wonder if Jin-kun has come yet.

The Empress Gerhard was waiting impatiently in her office for Jin's arrival.

The stack of papers to be read had not diminished in the slightest. The Prime Minister has been away on other business since this morning, and is alone in his office with only his lady-in-waiting and bodyguard.

The time is 9:00 am. There is a knock at the door, and the messenger says a few words.

"Your Majesty, Sir Jin Nido wishes to see you.

Let him through at once.

After 15 minutes of waiting, the door to his office opened and Jin Nido came in.

"I have been waiting for you, Sir Jin Nido.

I apologize for keeping you waiting.

And you will let me hear your answer?

Yes.

The emperor leans forward. Jin looks a little apologetic,

"I can't serve ...... you."

He said nothing.

"What ......?"

The emperor's reaction was aptly described as a shocked recoil.

"Yes, I know. ......It's a shame. ......It's a real, real shame. ......"

She looks like she's about to cry.

"I'm sorry I couldn't meet your expectations."

Jin also looked a little sad and apologetic.

"But..."

Turning to the visibly listless emperor woman, Jin said a few more words.

"I believe that I can convey <> to you," she said.

"What?

The look on the emperor's face went up.

"...... and that means out the door. ......"

"Let me in!　Let us in!

Without further ado, the Empress gives her permission. The face of the lady attendant and escort at her side seemed to twitch a little.

"Yes, yes, then ...... Reiko, you have permission, bring her in."

"Yes, father."

The door opened and Reiko and ...... another automaton came in.

What about the other automaton?

He looks masculine, in his mid-twenties or so. He looks like he's in his mid-20s. His appearance can only be described as normal.

His build is also normal. He was wearing clothes that are not often seen in the Shoro Kingdom. He was wearing a white shirt and a navy blue suit. It could be described as a recruiting suit.

I am a führer. I have taught him scientific knowledge. You can have him."

It was a desperate measure.

He has been transcribed with about the same level of scientific and mathematical (arithmetic) knowledge as is taught in elementary schools on modern Earth. Jin's answer was to have this automaton as a teacher to learn science.

Knowledge that is considered too dangerous, such as knowledge of bombs and poison gas, has been cut out. This was all Jin could do.

"......Thank you, Jin. ...... And what about you?　What about yourself?"

"Yes, I'm thinking of going around the world."

"Yes, the world. ......

Jin wanted to know more and more about this world and to find someone to be his <>.

"Your Majesty, may I say one thing?"

"Oh, what is it?"

"...... I want a world without borders. A world without war. That may be an ideal. It may be just an illusion. But I want such a world. ...... for myself."

"For myself?"

"Yes. Even if you try to reason with them, in the end, it comes back to the sake of yourself. A world where you can do what you want to do and make what you want to make with your friends and colleagues. A world where honesty is rewarded. A world where hard work pays off. That's the kind of world I want."

"I see. I can understand how you feel, Jin.

Thank you for listening. Now if you'll excuse me.

Jin turned to leave. The emperor stopped him.

"Oh, wait a minute, please. I have something for you for being a ...... leader (fuhrer).

The empress held out a plate bearing the coat of arms of the Shoro royal family. On the front is Jin's name and the title "Magecraft Meister," and on the back are inscribed the words.

"This is an identification card that allows you to enter and leave this palace and public facilities at any time. At the same time, you are free to stay in this country.

Jin immediately realized the significance of this identification card and felt grateful.

He could use the Warp Gate to travel from one country to another without being accused of wrongdoing. At least not in the Shoro Empire.

"Well, I somehow knew that I couldn't have you all to myself, Jin. But you are always welcome to visit me.

"Thank you for ......."

Jin gave the most respectful bow he could think of and left the office.

As the door closed behind him, the emperor sighed quietly.

"......Well, half of it was predictable, but I guess I couldn't keep him in line after all. ......"

The female emperor smiles as she looks at the <> standing beside her.

"But he could have had you, couldn't he?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. My father was troubled. He was troubled... so he made me.

"Yes. Jin-kun is ......

The emperor gazes at the closed door. Through the door, she could see Jin's back as he left.

"Jin, how was it?"

Reinhardt, who was waiting in the hall on the first floor of the palace, called out.

"Yes, His Majesty listened to me very attentively.

"Well,...... as a public figure, I am extremely disappointed that Jin did not serve, but as a private person, or rather as a friend of Jin's, I am relieved."

"The Marquis told me so. I think I'll look around for a while to see if I can find any comrades.

"Yes. ...... then, how about that guy?"

...... Stearina?

"That's right. She's going to be on her way back to the Kingdom of Celuloa today or tomorrow.

So Jin decided to ask her first.

"Where do you think she is?"

"Probably at the guest house."

So he heads for the guest house with Reinhardt. It is about a five-minute walk from the palace.

We were allowed to enter without any trouble by presenting the ID card we had just been given.

I asked for Stearina and waited in the entrance hall for 5 minutes.

"Mr. Jin, Mr. Reinhard, you came to see me off?　I'm sorry, but we leave tomorrow, okay?"

Stearena, who was already calling me by my first name, appeared.

"No, I have a lot to tell you."

Hitoshi says and Stearina is pleased.

"Oh, what can the Magecraft Meister have to say to you?　Shall we go to my room then?