Magicraft Meister Part 3

After lunch, over a cup of tea, Jin explained to Daikie and Cocona the purpose of their visit.

"Ah, the <>. Yes, I am aware of it.

Daikie seemed to know a lot about the situation in Leuthart.

"Well then, I'd like to hear what it's like."

"Yes, sir."

Daikie explains the situation of as perceived by the citizens of Loisart.

"First of all, as I have evaluated so far, <> is not only making high-end products, but also magic tools for the common people."

"Hou. So it's not just ...... golems?"

"Yes. Of course, our main products are golems and automata, but for the common people, magic tools are the most famous.

It was only natural that the products they were taking care of would be the most famous.

"However, they have been out of circulation for the past three to four years.

"Is this due to the influence of the League of Magic?"

"I think it's fair to say so. The specific reason is that the materials are no longer imported.

I see.

< has little influence in the Shoro Empire. So they took the measure of blocking trade.

"Various materials can be extracted in the Shoro Empire, but not so many Magi Crystals can be extracted."

"Is that so?"

Jin recalled that four hundred years ago, they should have been able to supply themselves.

"Yes, it used to be so, but about 150 years ago, it became cheaper to import them, ......."

"Oh, I see."

Indeed, Jin recalled that most of the mines in the Shoro Kingdom required deep tunnels.

In other words, mining is costly.

"Magi crystals mined from the former Leonard Kingdom were cheaper, even including transportation costs."

"Indeed, it's a mining area."

It could be said that the area is divided and ruled by different countries, or it could be said that it is an area of free development.

"At the moment, all countries are buying the materials extracted in the former Leonard's Kingdom under the same conditions.

Private miners are allowed to sell to any country, Daikie added.

"So that's how it's treated?"

"Of course, there are state-owned mines in each country, but mainly private companies.

This is the result of considering economic promotion, Daiki said.

"I think our country is healthy from an economic point of view.

Tax rates are low and prices are reasonable. Cocona added, "I don't find it difficult to live here.

"I see. Then the question is what to do with the materials. ......"

< is facing can also be said for the Shoro Empire.

"Probably, the price of magic tools is the only thing that has skyrocketed for the common people, isn't it?"

Cocona nodded at Jin's question.

"You are right. The price of magic tools has risen to about three times what it was four years ago."

"I see. ......"

And for the nobles and other classes, the price of golems must have skyrocketed due to the shortage of magic crystals (magi crystals).

This has not surfaced yet because it does not matter much if they do not purchase new golems, but it should become a problem sooner or later.

It would be more of a problem if it would delay the development of golems that have started in many countries.

As far as the old man knows, the engineers of <> were at the lecture in > the other day.

"I guess we need to have an audience with His ...... Majesty once."

is the current emperor, Ernst Lubus von Richt-Scholo. Also known as Ernst II.

Jin has his own solution, but since he does not know what the Shoro Empire is thinking, he decides that he has no choice but to meet with the Supreme Leader.

Even in this era, he had the title of , which allowed him to have an audience with the emperor without an appointment, but unlike the era of the female emperor, Jin had some reservations about such things.

Since the matter was not so urgent, he decided to ask Count Daikie to make an appointment for him.

I asked him to make an appointment.

Whether it was because of Daikie's good looks or Jin's name value, permission was granted to have an audience with him in the morning of the next day.

He went to Miyagi on time for the audience.

Accompanying him were Reiko, Hope, and Daikki.

The idea was that with Reiko and Hope in tow, they would be recognized as Magecraft Meisters.

Jin, after all, is not as well known in this day and age as he was 400 years ago.

We arrived at Miyagi in a car owned by Daikie.

Jin and the others were ushered into a waiting room that seemed to be reserved for the upper class nobility.

"Please wait here."

Jin took this opportunity to look around the room to observe the castle. It had been 400 years since his last visit, when he was taken to the drawing room.

"It has changed a little, hasn't it?

"Which part?"

He seemed to be talking to himself, but Daikie heard him and asked him about it. I'm interested in the past of my country, so I thought I'd take this opportunity to ask you.

"Ornaments. There used to be a lot of artworks, but now there are a lot of magic tools. They are also antiques.

As far as Jin could see, there were many magical tools that were popular 400 years ago.

There were various items such as refrigerators, magic stoves, water heaters, etc., some of which were familiar to him and others he did not recognize.

"...... I see, it seems like you are talking about the history of magic tools."

It is a history of magic tools since the appearance of Jin 400 years ago.

"If you are interested in it, you will never get tired of watching it.

And one more thing.

In one of the rooms of the Miyagi Palace, there were a number of gorgeously bound books, and Jin picked up one of them,

Jin picked up one of the books and said with interest, "Is this an introduction to magical engineering ......?"

He picked up one of the books and looked at its contents with great interest.

The author is ...... a name I don't know.

At that moment, there is a knock at the door, and a liaison soldier comes to call Jin and his group.

"<> Jin Nido-sama, Count Daiki-Nido-sama, Reiko-sama, Hope-sama."

Jin was inwardly pleased to hear that they had addressed Reiko and Hope as as well.

"His Majesty is waiting for you."

The soldier led Jin and the others to his office.

Waiting there was Ernst II, the Emperor of Shoro.

"Welcome, Jin-dono. It's been a long time since we last met. ...... and I had the pleasure of listening to your lecture at .

Jin was satisfied inwardly that he had been there.

He had not heard anything from about the participants of that lecture.

"In the letter from Daikki, you mentioned that you have a solution to the problems facing the magic technology industry in our country, didn't you?

Yes. How much time do you have for ......?"

"I can give you at least all morning. I'm prepared to talk to you in the afternoon if necessary.

That's how seriously he takes this matter.

I understand."

And Jin's enthusiasm would increase if he could see that.

"Please have a seat here, then.

In attendance were Rhodes' friend and Minister of Magical Technology of the Shoro Empire, LeGrey Gibbs von Vesuvius, as well as the Ministry of Magical Technology of the Shoro Empire. Also present are Gladyn Haronad von Istea, head of the Technical Department of the Ministry of Magic and Technology of the Shoro Empire.

On the Japanese side will be Daiki-Nido, Reiko, and Hope.

"First of all, the problem that the magical technology industry is facing is the high cost of imported magical materials, is that correct?"

Jin opened his mouth.

"Yes, that is correct."

Minister LeGray nodded his head.

"Then please visit ......."

Jin started to explain.