Magicraft Meister Part 1

"Well, Jin, I'd like to be the facilitator, how about it?"

Unusually, Reinhardt made such a suggestion.

"Well then, I'm counting on you."

Jin accepts the offer with a quick yes.

"First of all, I have a question for Jin. ...... Jin, I would like to ask you something first about this theme.

What is it?

First of all, do you have the option of not using any magical technology at all?

To begin with, the technology of the modern earth has nothing to do with magic. The question is, do you want to create such a thing? The pumps that Jin has made in the past would be like this.

Although he may use engineering magic in the process of making them.

"Well, if it's a tool, I can't do that. So I'm not going to do it.

Reinhard nodded.

"Okay. Okay, next. Do you want to ...... extend the existing magic technology, or do you want us to introduce something new?"

By new, I mean something like airships, but this is a difficult question. This is a difficult question, because there is also the question of how much of it should be an extension of existing technology. Nevertheless, Jin gave a tentative answer.

"I think it would be good if it is an extension of the existing situation first of all.

Again Reinhard nodded.

"Okay. Then, Jin, I'll ask you, not you, but you, ...... Toa-san, to do it."

"Hm?　What do you want me to do?

"Assuming that Mr. Toa is going to create the means of distribution requested in this case, we ...... especially Jin are going to advise him on it."

Reinhardt explained that if Jin took the lead, advanced technology would come out at once.

"I see, that sounds interesting. Mr. Toa, please do it."

"Let's give it a try. ...... First, let's review. Now, land transportation is mainly by wagons. In that case, horses are used as motive power. What would happen if we assume this?

"Instead of horses, we have golems. But now that there is such a thing as a golem engine, I think we can use that.

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After an hour or two of this kind of back and forth, the concept was ready.

"So you want an elevated monorail, Jin-kun?"

"Yes."

As a result, the conclusion of a monorail was being reached.

One of the disadvantages of a monorail is that it is difficult to make it large, but it is suitable for this world with a small population.

The most important point is that, due to its structure, it does not intersect with ordinary roads.

"Hmm, so you are reducing the number of accidents by having them run on a different track than the general public?"

Toa asked for confirmation.

"Yes, that's right. There is magic in the strength of the elevated tracks. As for the construction, the Kingdom of Cerroa has , and the Shoro Kingdom has ."

"I see. Heavy work will be easier."

Reinhardt agreed.

"So the wagons will receive the cargo at the freight station and transport it to various locations. There is less concern about unemployment.

In fact, if trade is stimulated by this, the wagons will be better off than they are now.

"Looking at the current economic situation of each country, only the Shoro Kingdom and the Kingdom of Selroa are capable of such a construction project. The economic situation and national power of our country are good enough. We are strong enough to do this kind of national project. And the Kingdom of Cerroa. Even though they were hit hard by the riots this spring, they still have power.

Reinhard also says.

He adds that the kingdoms of Franz, Egelea, and Klein will not be able to do so right away.

The Kingdom of Elias may be possible to some extent.

Rodrigo mentioned the situation in his country.

"It would be convenient to have a route from Potrock to the north along the highway," said Marcia.

Marcia also said something like that. The road is the route that Jin once traveled with Erza and Reinhardt.

"Reinhardt is right, the bottleneck is the construction period and budget.

Still, it makes sense to reduce the disadvantage of accidents by doing so.

The magic means of construction would make it easier than the construction of the modern earth.

"I guess we'll operate a short section first, and then extend it.

Toa has a good point. Jin thought it would be a good idea to work out the details along this line.

A rough plan was settled upon, and before he knew it, it was late in the evening.

However, since Horai Island is located in the east, in terms of time difference, it is still before noon in Shoro Kingdom, and even in Elias Kingdom, it is not yet 3:00 p.m.

Jin politely thanked the assembled people and suggested that they soak in the hot spring.

Since everyone had come with plenty of time to spare, they immediately agreed and headed for the men's and women's baths.

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"Wow, ......, this feels so good!

Toa stretches her arms and legs in the hot water.

"This place is heaven.

Rodrigo looks relaxed.

"I'd like to make this environment my goal," Reinhardt says.

Even Reinhardt is saying something like that.

A hot spring is a place of relaxation.

"Oh, it feels so good!

The women's bath is also lively.

"Leena, how are you and your husband getting along?"

"What?

"Ummm... I thought you lost some weight."

"No, I'm not as good as Vee. ......"

Stearina and Vivienne were excited to see each other for the first time in a long time.

Bertsche was soaking quietly at the edge of the bathtub, away from the noise.

"Your belly has grown a lot, hasn't it? It's fine to relax, but please be careful not to get overheated.

Meine was concerned about Berthe.

"Thank you. I'll be fine.

"We all worry at first. But I'm here, and so is Elsa. You can call us anytime.

Yes, I will do so.

Bertsche looks so beautiful smiling at her, Erza thinks as she soaks in the hot water a little further away.

"How are you and Jin getting along, Elsa?

Then Marcia came wading in the hot water.

"I'm already feeling like a young wife, aren't I?

"Saki, Saki!"

Saki replied, and Elsa blushed.

"Ha-ha-ha, I'm glad you're happy. ...... but it's strange. When I was racing in Potrock, I never thought this day would come.

When Marcia talks about a day like this, is she referring to our time together in the hot springs, or is she referring to her present life with her father?

"Are you happy now, Marcia?　I am now ......"

I have my own mother with me and a kind fiancé. I have friends. Elsa is happy, she says.

"Yeah. My dad's home and my job is going well."

"Yeah, I'm happy."

After getting out of the hot spring, it was easy to relax.

After getting out of the hot spring, we had a simple dinner party.

This time, we had all Japanese dishes.

White rice, white fish, shrimp, and vegetable tempura. Cucumber (and other vegetables) in salted rice-bran paste. Seaweed salad. And miso soup with tofu and deep-fried tofu.

The ingredients are not extravagant, but they are carefully selected, and all of them are favorites of the Jin family.

Everyone, who has improved their use of chopsticks considerably, enjoyed the meal very much.

"We're having our territory grow rice this year," said Reinhard.

Reinhard said. There is a lot of land suitable for rice cultivation in the central and southern parts of the Shoro Empire, so we can expect great things from them in the future.

Tea seedlings have been planted in Potrock and cultivation has begun.

Since tea trees prefer warmer regions, it may become a new specialty of Potrock.

The night in Horai Island passed by as we reported to each other on such recent developments.