Magi Craft Meister

Talks, second round.

"I ask you one thing, do you have a map of the world?

Gaju Tsuga confirmed. I can't talk without this.

"Absolutely. I'm getting it through a merchant. It's the Lauren Continental Calendar, 3900."

"That would be enough."

Convinced, Gaju Tsuga began his conversation about exploring abroad.

"I'll tell you first, exploration and adventure are different"

"Hmm? How is that different?

The Duke asks as if he had a nose white.

"Adventure is something to risk. Exploration is a search and a visit to the unknown. If you put it in an extreme way, adventure is about overcoming danger, and exploration is about finding out."

"Hmm.... I think I figured it out a little"

Gaju Tsuga continued.

"So prepare carefully for exploration and avoid recklessness as much as possible"

"Okay, okay.... So, what happened to the story of exploring abroad?

The Duke urged ahead.

"So can I show you a map?... Oh, thank you. This is the country."

Gaju Tsuga pointed to the Principality of Jags on the map.

"Now let's do a simulation. … decide where you want to go"

"I see, that sounds interesting.... So how's it going here?

It was the small islands slightly west of the border of the Principality of Darat that the Duke pointed to.

"Well...... you start by getting a ship ready"

"Why?

"This is personal, but if you're going to explore the islands without seeking the cooperation of the Duchy of Darat, you'll need a ship that can be used as a base."

Because the ship is a means of transportation as well as a pantry, and a bunk bed, Gaju Tsuga explained.

"Not on balloons or airships?

"It's not bad, but it's a step inferior in terms of certainty in balloons. In the case of airships, the neck is not sure if they can land."

This presupposes that it is an island, Tsuga added.

"Right.... go on."

"Yes.... this town......"

Tsuga pointed to the westernmost town or village and the prime minister mentioned the place name.

"Oh, you're Chiara."

"... will make this a forward base"

"Hmm, I kind of get it. To keep the ship's route to a minimum, right?

"Yes, at the same time, we'll keep it as a supply base, and if possible, you should be ready for the second expedition."

"Why is that?

"so that when the first expedition is wrecked, we can go to the rescue immediately."

That concludes the explanation.

Since we landed on the island, it won't be much different from when we pioneered.

"Hmm, I see... Exploration is what you do."

The Duke was impressed.

"We don't have the know-how to do that in our country."

The Chancellor also learned, lightly but bowed his head.

"Well, why don't you imagine going somewhere else?"

"Yes, where would it be"

"Now it's not an island, it's a mountain"

The Prince pointed to the alpine mountains stretching to the northeast of Lake Kotsushi.

"Right......"

Gaju Tsuga opened his mouth with a little thought.

"Should we not ask the Principality of Norha to cooperate?

"Of course."

"... Then you'll still need a big ship. of here..."

"Soyarg, right"

The prime minister answered the toponym on the north end.

"… we will set up a forward base in Soyarg and aim around here by boat"

Tsuga pointed out an island just north of the northern regression line.

"Why islands?

"Yes, of course, we need to make sure there is no danger in advance before we land. Because smaller islands are better off in a short period of time to check the safety of unknown lands."

Tsuga explained that it is difficult to be attacked from the outside because it is surrounded by a natural protective wall called the sea.

"You know what?"

"And we're going to use it as our second forward base and make our way into the continent. We're going to the depths to make sure there's no danger."

"It's a long way to go."

Because it's for safety.

Gaju Tsuga smiled.

"Imagine yourself as captain."

"... it's... um, I see"

By analogy, the Duke seemed to understand what it meant to be cautious.

"In that sense, the explanation goes back and forth, but it would be nice to be able to reconnaissance from the sky with balloons and airships."

"... then wouldn't it be a good idea to go by airship from the start?

But Gaju Tsuga shook his head to the side.

"No, because this is just one example. If you're going to visit the mountains on an airship, you're going to have to say no to the Principality of Norha."

"... I see, it's flying over that country, so do you think it's a declaration of war"

"Yes, or one. I think this mountain was 6,000 meters, so it could be tough in a hot air balloon"

We should be able to go up to about 10,000 meters, but that's just an altitude story, and when we fly away from the Duchy of Jags, the fuel won't last, Gaju Tsuga said.

"Sure."

"If it's an airship, the cabin will also be under excess pressure, so you don't have to worry too much about the cold or the drop in barometric pressure."

"I see, something like that"

The Duke seems convinced.

"You've put a cross spear in the story. When you do, do you put a third forward base at the foot to climb the mountain?

"I guess so. … but if you climb a 6,000-metre alpine, that would be another exploration."

Gaju Tsuga explained the difficulty of exploring routes in mountainous areas, health problems and the risk of alpine diseases.

"Hmm... I see, that's what exploration is all about. I think I figured it out a little. Let's thank you."

"No, I hope it helps"

Here the Minister for Foreign Affairs put a question.

"... you know, this map of the world, how did you make it?

It was Manon who answered this.

"The basic topographical map was provided by the second-generation magician Magicraft Jazz, Gin. Everything was made by observing the surface from over 10,000 meters above."

"Yes, more than 10,000 meters..."

"What is" Magic Engineer "Magicraft Jazz"? Do you have that much isolated technology?

The prime minister and the foreign minister all looked incredible.

But the Duke,

"Magic engineer Magicraft Jazz... you're so legendary. I missed you."

And it showed interest.