Magicraft Meister Part 1

So, what's next?

"I guess radar."

Radar in its original form transmits radio waves and detects the that bounce back when they hit an object.

In this sense, <> is different from radar in the original sense, since it is based on the passive principle of detecting the magical power of an object.

"What if we send out a magic wave?"

"......No, it would probably penetrate most objects."

"So ......."

This is what Jin has been wondering the other day.

The so-called used in the manacam transmitter can penetrate objects.

Then Reiko came in with some advice.

"Father, can't I use the method of detecting presence?"

"Reiko's method of detecting presence. ......"

Jin reconsiders.

1. visual. She looks around quickly, checking for any suspicious presence. 2.

2. auditory. He analyzes the sounds around him and checks for suspicious sounds.

3. magical power. A being with magical power always emits weak magical waves (mental waves). We detect them.

Fluctuation of the air. You can detect fluctuations which cannot be defined as sounds by using wind magic <>. 5.

5. ground tremor. With the addition of <, we can now analyze the vibrations transmitted from the ground.

"Since we are in outer space, we can use vision. ......"

In the unobstructed space, optical detection will be effective. In some cases, it is not limited to visible light, but also to the infrared and ultraviolet regions, and even to the electromagnetic region.

"It would be good if we could measure the distribution and bias of free magical elements (ether). ...... It is difficult, but it would be good."

," said Jin, remembering the words of No. 700672.

"......You may indeed rely on me here."

There are limits to what one can do on one's own. Jin decided to visit No. 700672 again.

"I'll be back by dinner," he told Elsa.

Jin took Reiko to the base of 700672, the <> again.

"Welcome, Jin-dono. You seem to be troubled by the look on your face.

700672 recognized Jin's face as soon as he saw it.

"Yes, sir. I'm having some difficulty with the anti-material radar.

"Hmm. That's true. Understanding space is a very complicated thing. And there are only a few ways to detect obstacles when flying at high speeds in space.

After a few words, No. 700672 began his explanation.

"We ...... will explain the method used by <>.

"Please."

"We scan the space itself."

He suddenly says something ridiculous.

"You want to ...... space?　How?

"Can you say ...... using <>?"

"...... Oh!"

This was the very idea of measuring the distribution and bias of the free magical element (ether) that Jin had just thought of.

Looking at Jin's face, No. 700672 nodded in satisfaction.

"You seem to have an idea. We use a kind of mental wave ...... that is, a kind of high-frequency magic wave."

"I see. ......

With that explanation, Jin began to understand, albeit dimly, what No. 700672 was trying to say.

"All the automata you create have the same magical power as you.

In other words, he explained, depending on the method, it is possible to detect the free magical element (ether) that fills the space.

If there is a substance, the distribution of free magic element (ether) is not constant, so we can know that there is an object there.

If it is an object without magic, you will feel a blank space, and if it is a being with high magic power, you will feel a high density of magic element (mana).

"It is too vast an area for the brain of a living being to grasp, but an artificial brain could do it.

This is an area that Jin can solve.

"We need to devise a way to use mental waves not to control free magical elements (ether), but to grasp their density of existence.

No. 700672 described the flow of magical control (magi sequence) necessary for this purpose.

"......, I mean."

"Okay. Thank you."

Jin's face cleared up after the problem he had been concerned about had been removed.

"That's good. By the way, could you tell us what you have devised between the other day and today?　I would like to verify it with your permission."

Jin would like that too.

"Yes. Yes. First of all, for physical attacks, we can use ......."

Jin explained the equipment he had devised since then.

The 700672 listens to Jin's explanation without interrupting.

"...... non-magical emergency equipment, that's all."

No. 700672 nodded deeply.

"Very well thought out. It's brilliant. Especially the idea of not relying on magic.

"Is that so?"

"Yes. As you are about to find out, the distribution of free magical elements in space is not constant. But as far as I know, there is no place where the concentration is so low that the magi-machine stops working.

His words are a source of great reassurance.

"Still, I think that equipment that doesn't rely on magic is worthwhile, don't you?

"I think so, too."

"Oh, and as for clearing obstacles, you should verify beforehand whether mere destruction is sufficient."

"?　...... Yes, sir.

And 700672 gives us one more piece of advice.

"In space, there is nothing to block the light, so even sunlight is a deadly weapon for a living body. So, make sure to shield yourself from the light.

"Thank you very much."

I was grateful for this advice, as I would be conducting various tests on the space suit from now on.

* * * *

Returning to the research institute in Horai Island, Jin immediately started to make a magi-machine to grasp the distribution of free magical elements (ether).

Since he understood the principle, it did not take much time.

However, it was now 6:00 p.m., and Reiko indicated that it was time for dinner, so Jin decided to finish the day's work until then.

Dinner was served at where Elsa was waiting.

White rice, deep-fried tofu, simmered itopo (sweet potato), grilled Omasou (a fish similar to landlocked salmon from the Erme River near the village of Kaina), and miso soup with topopo (potato) and marunegi (onion).

"This miso soup is delicious.

The miso soup is just the right thickness for Jin's palate, and the broth is well made.

"Yes, that's good."

Elsa is relieved to see the grim look on Jin's face when he returns from the 700672.

"I'm glad I went," she said.

Jin himself explained that he had also had a good harvest, which saved Elsa a lot of heartache.

"Now we just need to experiment and see what works best for us."

The tea of the day was brown rice tea.

As he sipped the tea, which had cooled to the point where it was ready to drink, Jin mentioned his plans.

"We're going to test space suits, the shape of the warding, and field tests of reconnaissance aircraft and so on," he said.

"With a 10-meter class prototype spaceship, right?"

Yes, of course.

The old man is taking the lead, and Jin would like to follow the process as it unfolds.

"Finally, the development is in its final stage.

Jin's face was radiant, unlike yesterday, and Erza smiled along with him.

"I'm looking forward to tomorrow.

Erza said, "I'm looking forward to tomorrow. To be honest, she is interested in space, too.

If it's safe, I'd like to go there.

"I guess so. I'll take all possible safety measures.

Hmm..."

I look out the window and see the moon shining in the darkness.

"I think I'd like to explore there first."

"...... You're curious about the people of Leonard's kingdom?"

"......Yes."

When Hannah and I visited the ruins of the former capital of the Leonard Kingdom, we were curious about their fate, as we had heard from the messengers who had been left behind there.

< that they had used a mysterious transfer magic circle to take refuge somewhere else.

It is highly possible that they evacuated to the moon, and if so, the people of the former Leonard Kingdom may have been wiped out in the vacuum of the moon's surface.

Jin had always wanted to settle such doubts.