Magicraft Meister Part 1

When Reiko returned, Reinhardt remained excited for a while.

"Jin, you're still amazing!　How nice it would be if you could leave everything behind and live on Horai Island!"

"...... Rai brother, Bertje-san cries."

Meanwhile, returned to Tatsumi Bay.

"...... have you calmed down?"

"Ah, ah."

Reinhardt's excitement seems to have finally subsided when the comes ashore at the pier.

Jin firmly holds up the Shark and turns to Reinhardt.

"I'm sure that once we have a little more data on how to control the <>, we'll be able to create some kind of personal flying armor."

"I see!　That's exciting!"

Jin tried to distract Reinhardt, but it completely backfired.

"Flying armor!　A man can fly!　That's fantastic!　I'm looking forward to that day!"

Reinhardt remained excited all the way back to the laboratory.

"So, ......, what's the story with this development project?"

"Yes."

After returning to the institute, Jin and his team had dinner...... and lunch in his experience. By that time, Reinhardt was completely back to his usual self.

"For me, it was helpful. Jin was able to make something like that out of ordinary ingredients!"

"I agree. The ...... force field generator was the only thing I didn't expect, though."

Reinhardt and Erza each evaluated the shark Jin had created.

"Seeing that, I'm convinced that the plan Your Majesty is trying to implement this time will work. And I don't want to lose to Eckert!"

Reinhardt was aware of the rivalry with a 40-meter ship being built by Eckart Tekles, a merchant living in the southern part of the Kingdom of Selroa.

"If we use the in the construction, we can shorten the construction period considerably. I'm looking forward to it."

Jin also agreed with Reinhardt.

"I guess they'll have to decide what type of ship it will be. Is there anything we need to prepare?"

Jin asked them, and Erza answered.

"It's a national project, so as long as you bring your personal belongings, I think it's fine. If I had to guess, I would say pocket money."

Elsa finished by saying that they could buy what they lacked over there.

"Right. ...... Well, the airship is also equipped with a small warp gate, so we can always come back."

"......That's the thing about Jin. ......"

Reinhardt looked strangely impressed.

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The next day, November 23rd. Early in the morning, Jin's airship departed from Leuthart. On board are Jin, Elsa, Reinhard, Reiko, Edgar, and Steward.

The airship was a little overweight, but the gravity magic reduced the overweight, and the airship headed for the town of Simos.

With a light northerly wind, the airship arrived at the town of Simos a little after 10:00 a.m. The airship had been contacted by pigeons yesterday.

The airship had probably been contacted by pigeons yesterday, and the large sign on the lakeside plaza read , so there was no need to look for a landing site.

"Welcome, Mr. Reinhardt, Ms. Jin, Ms. Erza.

The mayor of Simos greeted us. He was tall and somewhat thin, with brown hair and gray eyes. He was energetic to look at.

"And Mr. Leco, or ...... Mr. Edgar, if you prefer.

The mayor seems to have a good grasp of the group's information. No wonder he was not too surprised to see an airship and a hot air balloon moored right next to it.

"My name is Valial Towter. I was informed yesterday that Mr. Reinhardt and his party would be coming, so I have been waiting for them.

Of the three Jin and the others, Reinhardt, the baron, is the highest, and since he has been personally ordered by the female emperor, he is the representative of the group.

"You are Jin Nido, aren't you? I have heard about you for a long time. Your daughter is Elsa Randall. And you, Reiko, who is an automaton and has the title of a knight.

Jin's airship was securely moored and covered with a prepared temporary shroud.

Leaving the steward in charge, Jin and the others followed the mayor's lead. They left the steward in charge, and Jin and the others followed the mayor's lead.

"It's that way."

It is a three-minute walk from where the airship is moored. There was a brand-new building in the inlet facing Lake Wass, and I was told that one of the buildings was the administration building.

Since it was a national project, a soldier, or rather a knight, was escorting us to protect confidentiality.

Beyond the administration building, the large building is the arsenal. The arsenal is the large building beyond the administration building, and the materials warehouse is at the back of the arsenal.

It seems that preparations had been underway for some time. According to the mayor, the construction work started in July, so this project must have been started right after the technical exposition.

"Oh, Sir Jin Nido, welcome. I am sorry I could not be there to greet you. Mr. Reinhardt, thank you for coming. Miss Elsa, Miss Elsa Ehime, welcome. And welcome to you too, Mr. Reiko."

Christoph Barde von Tharnat, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Magic and Technology of the Shoro Empire, is in charge of the project.

He was a witness at Reinhardt's wedding and a facilitator at the technology exposition, so he is well acquainted with Jin.

"No, I didn't say what time I would arrive, so I hope you don't mind.

"I'm very sorry to hear you say that.

Christophe scratches his head.

"So, what is it?"

Jin asked, looking at the drawing that Christophe had spread out on the table.

"This is an idea for a ship. It looks so good that we have been thinking about it for a long time.

"May I see it?"

"Yes, by all means. But first, now that we have the basic staff, I'd like to have a meeting with them.

"What?　You said there might be one or two more people.

That's right. That's right. We just decided on the last person this morning.

So the meeting was held in the meeting space in the back of the room.

"Thank you all for coming. The purpose of this meeting is to build the largest ship ever built. This will revolutionize the industry and transportation of our Shoro Kingdom.

After the introduction, Christophe paused for a moment and looked around at the seven seated people before introducing himself.

"I am Christophe Bardet, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Magic and Technology. I am Christophe Bardet, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Magical Technology, and I am in charge of the site. Now let me introduce you to the people who have gathered here. First of all, we have the Magecraft Meister, Jin Nido, who has joined us as a consultant.

The five members except for Reinhardt and Erza are in a huff. It seems that the name "Magecraft Meister" had been heard up to this point.

"Next to her is Miss Elsa Randall. She is a Magi Engineer and a court-appointed healer (Reichsartz). She will be able to help you with any work-related injuries you may have."

Erza was introduced and bowed lightly without saying a word.

"Next to him is Mr. Reinhard Randall. ......Oh, I forgot to mention that while we are working on this project, let's not get too hung up on your status as a nobleman or whatever. If we get too hung up on it, the communication will not go smoothly.

Christophe laughs. Jin is inwardly grateful for the easygoing nature of the situation.　

"......The other side of Mr. Reinhard Randall is Mr. Xenelos Fort. On the other side of Mr. Reinhard Randall is Mr. Xenelos Fort, a local magi engineer. Next to him is Miss Claire Altmann. She is a Magi Engineer from the neighboring town of Suhr.

Xenelos is a young man with blond hair, gray eyes, and a solid build. Kreia has red hair, brown eyes, and is so small that at first glance you would think she was a child, but she is over 20.

He is a shipbuilder from the Kingdom of Elias. He is a shipwright from the Kingdom of Elias. On the other side is Mr. Coubert, a shipwright from Simos.

These are the seven members, eight if you count Christophe, who are the initial members of the team. Of course, they will hire other workers.

Rodrigo is taller than Reinhardt and skinnier than Reinhardt. Jin thought he had seen his blond hair and blue eyes somewhere before.

The other one, Coubert, had silver hair, green eyes, and a sturdy build.

"Well, now that we are all here..."

Christophe straightened his posture a little.

"As I said before, I will be in charge of the site until this project is completed. Basically, we will work from 8 in the morning until 5 in the evening. The working hours may be extended depending on the progress. During these working hours, please do not be concerned about your nobility or title. However, please maintain the necessary and sufficient decorum. That's all."

Christophe, now looking like a person in charge, spread out the drawings he had just been looking at on the conference table.

"Now, I would like to move on to the meeting. Here are the plans for the new ship. I was looking at it earlier, and I think it looks pretty good. I would like to hear everyone's opinions.

Jin looked at the plans. He was surprised.

"Is this a ...... catamaran?"

Yes, the drawing showed a huge catamaran.

"Jin-dono, is it?　Have you ever heard of a catamaran?"

It was Rodrigo who spoke up. He looked doubtful.

"Yes, I saw one in Potrock in the Kingdom of Elias. Hey, Reinhard?"

"Yes. I thought it was quite a practical ship.

Rodrigo's face lit up when he heard that.

"Oh, yes. ...... this type of ship is very stable and is ideal for ocean going vessels, don't you think?"

"You have a point. But it's a matter of size. ......

What do you mean?

Rodrigo comes forward. Jin explains further.

"The bigger it gets, the more different forces will be applied to each part of the hull. I think that if the hull is to be strong enough to withstand these forces, it will be heavier.

"mmmm ......"

Jin gives further explanation to Rodrigo, who still does not seem to be convinced.

"There is a subclass of catamaran boats that have auxiliary floats ......."

......Oh, yes, there is.

"What happens if a wave hits that float on the surface of the water with a wave?"

"Hm?　...... I see, the brace connecting it to the hull would be subjected to a great deal of force."

Rodrigo seems to understand well. He quickly came up with an answer.

"A catamaran would work well for a boat with a few people on board."

Jin recalled Marcia's catamaran, which he had once challenged to a competition.

"However, if it is several tens of meters long, it would be ......."

As long as the boat is made of wood, the weight increase will be unavoidable to ensure its strength.

The experience of building the on Horai Island came in handy here as well.

"Then, we also need to consider whether or not it is compatible with the power source.

Rodrigo nodded at Jin's answer.

"Yes, you are right, sir. Mr. Christophe, please explain your position.

"Yes, I will."

Christophe took out another drawing.