A convention held on the outskirts of Riddell, which was visited to refer to the equipment to be installed in the research facility that was to be established at the Tenzakura Academy.It was Kaito who led the Adventure Department there, but when he entrusted the inspection of the equipment to the Adventure Department technical team led by Tina Lanri, he was to participate in the various magic armor exhibitions set up outside along with the two names of Sora Momo, who led the actual work force.

Therefore, it was Kaito who looked at the exhibition area of the semi-magic machine set by the Viktor Chamber of Commerce as the main force in the future from a distance, but then he was convinced by Tina and beside the area of the military semi-magic machine.I stretched my legs to the corner where the working magic device was displayed.

"Hmm..."

There was a semi-magic machine set up in this area for work.That's why most of the people in the lineup were the presidents of each company, those who had a voice equivalent to that, and those who were in a position to direct the workers who actually used them.

Tina. I just wanted to ask you one thing. The working semi-magic mechanism is quite simplified, isn't it?

That's right. Well, that's why you can even run a low-power magic furnace.Of course, it's a trade-off that battle is impossible. "

"I know that... I want to hear about the maintenance side"

I was also curious about the deterioration in serviceability of the semi-magic area used in combat earlier.Particularly, it was a semi-magic machine used by the civilian population, and the deterioration in its serviceability was fatal.It would be troublesome if it could not be repaired to a certain extent at the site, and of course I had to make sure that it was not broken as we talked about before.

I've kept quite a bit about you... I don't have much of a specification.What we did was to convert the cockpit blocks and renovate the operating system that accompanied it. "

"Still with the specs."

That's right. It's not intended for combat, so it's the least of our defenses against attacks, but at the very least, it creates a gap between space and phase to ensure the safety of the cockpit block.And with that, the ease of movement is greatly improved.Improvement in the operability that comes from it, and the ability to follow and react is improved by changing from the wire system to signal transmission. "

When asked by Kite, Tina once again told him about the performance improvement of the working semi-magic machine.Kite asked again about this.

What's the cost?

"Although the price is slightly high... it is conceivable that it can be suppressed inexpensively by going on the market in the future.We still have a new axle mechanism in place, but it's a deceased place. "

"The fact that new products are often expensive at first."

That's not what I meant. I don't know about this.I had no choice but to redeem them for specs.It's a place where demand and supply come together. "

Tina nodded to Kite's words one by one.This is only a new technology, and there is still no mass production system in place, and the problem was that only a small number of products can be produced.If demand can be increased and supply increased in the future, productivity can also be improved along with this.

As a result, it was expected that the cost per aircraft would inevitably become cheaper.Of course, production technology will also improve, so we will be able to keep costs down there as well.That's why I asked Kite where she went further.

How likely is it that you will be able to switch to the current situation?

{That's right... For the time being, I switched the majority to a semi-magic after ten years.Twenty years later, all the new models were switched to semi-magic machines. "

"It's been a long time... but naturally"

{Well... it's a very expensive product.Along with all the heavy machinery on Earth. It's going to be expensive. ”

For reference, the Earth's bulldozers range from millions to tens of millions of yen.After that, the price rises and falls according to scalability, but it still does not reach billions.At least tens of millions of yen, but at most hundreds of millions of yen.

The girders sometimes changed because they were really pinned for battle, and sometimes they could be suppressed a little higher than for work.Aside from that, Kite sees a semi-magic engine for such a task.

"Hmmm... I don't have any flying planes, and I'm pretty meatless..."

Well, you need armor because you want to fight.It is good if only important parts can be protected.There's no need to get caught up in such a big explosion, so if there's a candle, you'd better throw it away and run. "

"I guess... well, if you drain the meat, we'll be able to get the flying plane to its lowest output..."

Tina mentioned earlier that only the most important parts were covered with armor.Therefore, I could see many parts of the skeleton, and I really didn't think about fighting.

”Hmm... what about the semi-magic for working at heights?”

It's equipped with a low-power magic furnace, so it's somewhat expensive.

"Hmm..."

... what are you thinking?

Looks like you're thinking about something else.Tina asked with a slight half-eye as she looked at the various semi-magic machines and wondered what was bothering Kite.To this, Kite wholly came up with the idea.

No, it's going to be cheaper if you put out a semi-magic machine that has drained the meat to the extreme.

Cheap is going to be cheap, cheap is going to be cheap... I totally ignore safety aspects.

Well... it's like using a mobile artillery barrel.

”Hmm... well, you can think about that to some extent, but... hmmm...”

Apparently, Kite's ideas gave Tina some more ideas.It was slightly troubled and hidden.

"... well, I guess I could consider it once."It might be a good idea to have a trump card to protect small and medium-sized villages that are not large villages or towns. "

"I see... you can also report if the trial progresses again." Let's discuss it again. "

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Tina nodded to Kite's instructions.After that, Kite checked various semi-magic machines and large magic armor at the scene, and Tina was supposed to see and hear the equipment she used for research, but at one point Sora contacted her.

Kite, can I talk to you for a second?

"What? Did you find anything good?"

"No, that's because there's a price to be paid for it.I just think that I have to learn flying magic with my gait. "

"I think you'd better do that."Especially when you have enough endurance.You can try your hand at flying magic. "

I knew it...

In response to Kite's question, Sora agreed, seemingly pulling her hair back a little.Apparently, he was quite inclined to learn the art of flying by using a flying plane to make it easier, and by putting his strength on the scale, he was quite inclined to pay a high price for the flying plane to buy it for himself.

Nevertheless, in this situation, it seemed that a general conclusion had been reached, and Kaito was aware that it would be different from Sora's statement.So he asks the question.

"Is that a different matter?" What did you do? "

Oh, I just happened to reunite with Ingway-san.

"Oh, that's him... no wonder."Ingway is a < >. He is also known as a wise man, so an invitation was definitely sent to this convention. ”

Above all, it was the same adventurer.Kite remembers the new magic tool product that came out several times when she talked to Ingway.I had to check with Kite about what Ingway was interested in, and as soon as I checked the semi-magic machine and the large magic armor booth, I planned to go there.

I know. I heard you used to participate every year.

"I guess... that's all?"

"Ah, no... but Mr. Ingway asked me if I could get some time tomorrow."I'm right in front of you. "

Tomorrow?

Sure, I'm getting along with Ingway, but I'm not that familiar with him.So Kite slightly tilts her neck, not seeing the intention to make time for herself.But after a little thought, he remembered that he had overheard a rumor.

"Oh, I see... that rumor is true?"

Don't you know what it is?

“Maybe. I'll check with him later.”

What do we do? Do we connect?

For once, I'm right in front of Sora.And the Ingway known as < >.It is highly likely that the communication device is basically the latest model, and it was not impossible to talk to him using the function as a relay installed in the communication device of the Adventure Department that is compatible with the latest model.

“Please, let's talk about it once.”

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Ooh, it's been a long time.

Yeah.

Kite laughed one by one and moved to the shadows of the venue so as not to get in the way.Along the way, Ingway asked Kite.

I thought you were in there for a while... but this time you stopped using the equipment?

"No, I'm looking inside."But there's no point in all of us sticking together.I want to see a lot of other things. "

I see... by the way, were you interested in something?

After all, it was a kite with a variety of handouts.It is highly probable that you have seen the magic tool's performance from information and knowledge that you do not know, and Ingway wanted to hear about it.To this, Kite dares to make a joke.

I wonder if it's around the flying boat.

That's me.

"Ahahaha... I knew it."I've heard rumors. "

The rumor Kite heard is that the Ingwayes are using their rewards to fulfill the Astor's request for a flying ship.It is not uncommon to have a flying boat in a guild without purchasing a large boat capable of transporting several hundred people or a battleship type with high combat power. Therefore, it is likely that there will be savings so far, so the purchase of a sufficient number of flying boats has entered the field of view.That's why Ingway nodded clearly.

Woah... if you become a hunter's (hunting) specialist guild, you'll want a medium-sized ship... it'll be a very expensive purchase, but you'll get enough of it.

"So... what?" I want to get a flying boat ready, so why don't you flirt with me? "

”No, that's not what I meant.No, if you do it, it's hard to accept. "

In the first place, the McDowell family is the birthplace of modern flying boats. If it is said which flying boat still has the highest performance, it is said to be the flying boat of the McDowell family.Of course, the price was high, but if you could give me a certain discount, I'd be in Ingvay for a long time.However, it seems that this was not the case.

Well, let's think about it. So?

No, it's about the Saltells.

"Hmm..."

To Ingway's words, Kate slightly adds the root of her eyebrows and infuses her with seriousness.Kite has received a request from House Astrea and a request from House Astor.

That's why the Saltells, who regarded the Astor family as rivals, were a bit hostile, and he cared about them.When it came to that, the significance of talking was considerable.

You preach to Shaka against the boulders, but the Saltaire family is one of the famous flying boat developers.I will also participate in tomorrow's exhibition...... and talk about how to join us. "

"Hmm..."

I know what Ingway's purpose is.I'd like to take advantage of Kite's early insights and relieve the hostiles from House Saltaire.That said, it was not as if there was any benefit for Kite.

(Sure enough, putting a fair judgment on the Saltaire's flying boat here would ease the enemy's hostility on our side... We don't need to hide it, because we know a little about our relationship with the Ingway.If so... can you use it?)

For Kite, this is a reason to praise the House of Saltaire and a reason to go around the booth of the flying boat, and Ingway can hear the knowledge of the flying boat from Kite.I'd say it was Win-Win.That's why Kite decided to accept Ingway's offer.

Okay, what time do you want to meet tomorrow?

How about tomorrow at 10 o'clock?For now, I'll have the information on House Saltaire by the end of the day.I brought it here.You're busy too, aren't you?

”Well... I don't think I owe you anything?”

That's fine.

This time, we will only move for the mutual benefit.So it seemed that Ingway, the one who brought it in, had settled by conducting a preliminary investigation.As a result, after receiving consent from Kite, Ingway left the scene, and Kite returned to the viewing of the exhibition without any particular problems.