Magicraft Meister Part 1

The old man took time to analyze the information of the control core copied from Akitsu.

It was finished on the day when Jin went to see Erza's foster mother.

And the old man concentrated on controlling John Dinny.

* * * * * *

Back in time, the day Jin repaired Akitsu, in the town of Miyako.

John-Dinny used the warp gate and returned to the back of the sheik's room.

When he opened the door, Hiro was still there and looked surprised and happy to see John.

"Mister John, you're back!"

"Yes, I'm back.

"Oh, I see. ......"

As if the tension had been broken, Hiro fell down on his desk.

"...... you're back, does that mean Akitsu-sama is ...... back?"

"Yes, it's fixed. The dome had the materials to repair it."

John decided to lie, partly to cover his tracks.

"Oh ......!"

Hiro stood up, bouncing off his chair, and ran over to John, taking his hand.

"Mister John!　Thank you!　I'm sorry I just got ...... back, but will you go with me again to Akitsu-sama?"

"Yes, of course."

So the two of them opened the door again and were transferred through the warp gate.

"Akitsu-sama, ......!"

Hiro was kneeling at Akitsu's feet.

Akitsu gently urges him to stand.

"Don't do this, Hiro. I am only an automaton. I am not a being to be respected.

"No, Akitsu-sama is our teacher, our mentor, our instructor. It is only natural to treat him with respect."

Hiro stood up, but did not retract his respect.

"Are you ...... completely satisfied now?"

"Yes, I am."

Akitsu slowly stood up and spun around on the spot.

Tears fell from Hiro's eyes when he saw this.

"......Thinking back to the many years since I was taught by you as a child with eleven of my classmates, I never thought that I would see you in such good health...! You are overreacting, aren't you?

"You are exaggerating. But from the looks of you, it seems that you are following the teachings.

Yes. The essentials of democracy, the evils of popular politics, the greatest happiness of the greatest number, the dangers of utilitarianism, and the importance of protecting individual human rights... are still fresh in my mind's eye.

"I am glad to hear that. Please keep up the good work.

"Yes, Akitsu-sama."

Hiro turned to John.

"John, I can't thank you enough!　You are our savior."

Akitsu stared at them in silence, smiling.

Akitsu looked at them silently, smiling.

"Hail, Lord John!"

"Hail, John the savior!"

John and Hiro went back to the office, and when they came back to the , everyone was there, even though it was already late at night.

Of course, they were waiting for the news of John's success.

And when Emir Hiro told them that Akitsu was healthy again, there was a big commotion,

"Oh, John-dono, how glad we are that you are here.

"Mister John, this is a token of our gratitude. Please drink as much as you like.

And they stormed off to the banquet.

With a wry smile, John joined them. For what lies ahead: .......

* * * *

"John Dinny, I name you the of the Land of Mitsuho."

Chief Hiro announces in a stern voice.

He would have made him an honorary citizen, the first magi-smith, and so on, but John had insisted on it.

On the day after the banquet, the decoration ceremony was held for John the Elder. Witnesses were members of the assembly.

"And now you are officially a citizen of Mitsuho.

John bowed.

"Now, what are your hopes for the future?"

Ask me for a home or land, Hiro said, but John's answer was obvious. <

"That's what I want. There must be Akitsu-sama's like in many places. If you could fix them all, I would be most grateful.

"I will try. I came here originally to see the world at large.

Are you sure about this?

Yes, of course.

Yes, of course.

And so, John was given a map of the southern part of the Land of Mitsuho and the right of way. And some road money, of course.

I'd like you to keep this map a top secret.

Of course.

The map showed the roads to the south, the names of towns, and the topography of the southern part of the country.

"If possible, please stop in the southern cities of Osaca and Nantes. Then there is the seaside town of Tosa, which is not a big town. These three places have a long history.

"Okay, thank you."

John thanked him.

"May I have a few words of advice?"

"Oh, yes, of course."

Everyone in the room nodded, including Chief Hiro.

"My name is Jin Nido. My master is Jin Nidor, a who is recognized by many nations. Compared to my master, I am a child, a baby.

"......"

Many gasp.

"But his character is gentle and he does not like to fight. Above all, he loves making things. If you hear his name, please act friendly."

"I understand. You must be Jin Nido. I know that name.

Hiro answered on behalf of the others.

"Thank you, sir. This will help this country to develop further. And one more thing.

What is it?

The current emperor of the neighboring Shoro Kingdom is a man of peace. Under him, there are many talented magi engineers. If possible, I would like to establish friendship with them as well.

All of them nodded in agreement.

"Of course. We do not like conflict either.

"I am glad to hear that."

John bowed deeply. Then he said clearly.

"We leave tomorrow."

"I see. I know it's early, but I hope we'll see each other again.

Yes, I hope so.

I'm sure your journey will be easier now that you have the golem horse, Mr. John.

"Yes, I will travel slowly, visiting towns along the way."

"Well, it's winter now, but it's warmer in the south. It is winter now, but it is warmer in the south.

And so, having crossed one mountain, John set out on his journey to solve the mystery surrounding the Land of Mitzvah.