When Jin and the others had finished eating Zoni, Saki and the others, namely Saki, Goose, and Vivian, woke up.
"Good morning. You can eat Zoni anytime now.
"What's that, <>? What is ......?
Saki tilted her head, as if she had never heard of zoni. But Goose and Vivian seemed to know it, judging from their lack of any noticeable reaction.
"I see, so this is ."
But this was the first time Vivian had ever eaten zoni.
"Hmmm, this is how they season it at Jin's place..."
Goose had eaten zoni in his Mitsuho days, but the seasoning was a little different.
He also said, "I used to eat it with a lot of wild vegetables.
He also said, "I used to eat it with a lot of wild vegetables.
"Oh, that sounds delicious!
Hannah's eyes light up.
"Hmmm, I wonder what would be good to put in it. ...... leeks are a bit too strong smelling, so maybe kalisu or koroko would be good.
Kalisu is a wild plant similar to kanzou and koroko is a wild plant similar to butterbur.
"Kaina village-style zoni" would be good, too.
Jin recalled that there must have been a local zoni.
There was also a zoni made with miso, with different types of miso (white miso and red miso) and different types of rice cakes (round and cut rice cakes).
While I was thinking about this, Zion and Marikka seemed to have finished eating Zoni.
The sun shining on Horaijima is warm.
"It's nice that it's not cold. ......"
Sion muttered sincerely.
"I hope this is the year we can make peace with the demon tribe.
Then they could leave the northern continent where they live now and move to a warmer place.
But Zion is not so keen on the idea.
"But I'm still attached to the land where I was born and raised," he says.
"But I'm attached to the place where I grew up," he says. "So I guess I'd come here during the cold season.
Maybe it's good to be able to go to a place to escape the cold.
"Yes, that's true. That would be the best. Now, thanks to the djinn, we don't even have to worry about food in the winter, we have a surplus, and it's not too cold because of the heating apparatus.
It's just a rarity to be away from the land of snow and ice," Zion said.
"I see. ....... So, would having a vehicle to get around make life more enjoyable?"
"Vehicles like ......<>?"
<<> is a quadrupedal ground vehicle. It was used in the past to explore the demon territory, and Zion is familiar with it since he has ridden it many times.
"That one is good, but it's hard to mass-produce.
Mainly because of the materials.
"But maybe we can make a smaller version, one for each clan. We could use them all year round to transport materials.
Jin muttered.
"So, what I'm thinking of is a .
"A snowmobile?"
"Yeah. <
Is that a word from the djinn world?
That's right.
Jin was thinking of a vehicle that could run on snow and ice using large tires instead of caterpillars.
That way it could be used even when the snow disappears.
< problem was over.
"I look forward to it."
Theon nodded, smiling.
"So, honey, you mean you're going to build a car that can drive on ?"
Hannah, who had been listening quietly until then, spoke to Jin.
"The requirements are as basic technology as possible, is that correct?"
"Yes, that's correct.
<.
Hannah's comprehension is remarkable.
"Hey Marikka, how much snow does the demon territory get?
"Huh?"
Marikka was momentarily taken aback when she was suddenly asked, but she immediately understood what he meant,
"In the residential area, it accumulates within a meter or so. In the mountains to the north, there are places where it can accumulate up to 10 meters.
He replies, "There are some places in the mountains to the north where it can accumulate up to 10 meters.
Jin had an idea of what to expect, since he had been in a place close to that area with <.
"So you want a vehicle that can withstand a meter of snow!"
"That's right."
Hannah had done a good job of summarizing the necessary information. She then added
"Why not a golem horse?
she said.
"Hmmm, I see. A golem horse. ......"
Certainly, there is an option of a golem horse that can be used throughout the four seasons.
Considering the cost per unit, there is not much difference between a golem horse and a snowmobile.
Jin had to admit that < was an idea that he wanted to build himself.
"I think I'll keep the golem horse this time. ......"
It can have a considerable amount of space for luggage in the torso.
The material of bronze with < is cost-effective.
It can also be used for farming.
"The use of golem horses in the village of Kaina makes their usefulness obvious, doesn't it?"
"That's right, honey."
On Hannah's advice, Jin decides to send a golem horse to the demon territory in the near future.
"That's a good idea."
Theon had seen golem horses in the village of Kaina, so he knew how effective they were.
"Well, I'll make one when I can afford it."
"Oh, and when you do, will you invite me too?
Hannah also wanted to watch him cook.
"Yeah, sure."
"Yay!"
Jin was both excited and a little scared, wondering what would happen in the future ...... if Hannah learned these skills.
"But Jin, how are you going to pay for it? I don't think the demon territory can afford such a price.
Sion said anxiously. It is true that the current demon territory does not have many products to export.
The main products are demon pelts and cubic zirconia from the buried ruins of the past.
They are nice enough for Jin, but certainly a bit weak in exchange for the golem horses.
"Hmmm, I'll think about it. ...... Well, Marikka could pull something out of Onogoro Island, couldn't she?"
"Oh, yes!
Marikka was unaware of this.
"Well, I'll talk to her about it,...... but I don't think that place belongs to the demon territory, I think it's the other guardian of this Ars,......."
One is Horai Island and the other is Onogoro Island.
They are located in the northern and southern hemispheres, just on opposite sides of the planet.
"Yes, yes, it's a mystery!"
Vivian joined in the conversation, not quite understanding what was going on. Saki and Goose are also there.
On the second day of the New Year, Horaijima was peaceful.