"Thank you very much, Mr. Jin. You've been very helpful."
Lorenz bowed deeply to Jin.
"No, sir. I'm glad you could make it.
So, how much do I owe you for the repairs?
"Well, ......."
Jin thought for a moment and then realized that Katya was coming.
"Oh, Cachair, you're in the right place. I wonder how much ...... this repair is going to cost?"
"Yes,...... you're asking me that?"
I'm not sure how much it will cost me,
"I'd say 20 to 40% of the cost of a new one," he replied.
I replied with a general answer.
"That is also true. Then I will give you 30 percent, or 60,000 dollars.
Lorenz took out six gold coins.
Jin, who had also understood the approximate value of the currency over the past few days, realized that one toll was about 10 yen. One tole was about ten yen, which was about the same as its value in Ars.
This was one of the reasons why Jin guessed that this world was a parallel world.
"They were used and disposed of, so I got five of them for one million dollars."
Cachéa looked at him as if to say, "Isn't that too cheap? >>Lorenz explained as if to add, "I see.
"I see. So it was used. In that case, it would be better to have the other four serviced later.
Hearing this, Lorenz thought for a moment,
"Mr. Jin, can you help me?"
He asked again, "Mr. Jin, can you do it for me?
"Yes, that would be fine.
Then, please take care of it!
Considering the possibility of a breakdown on the way home, it was obvious that it would be desirable to repair and maintain the car on the spot.
Jin gladly accepted the offer.
The same procedure was repeated four times.
All five golems were now running smoothly.
"How about 50,000 dollars for each one, since they are not repaired but serviced?
Katya is charging Lorenz.
Lorenz accepted it with a smile.
"Ha, you are a very clever young lady, aren't you?
He then offered her 200,000 dollars.
With this income, Jin was unexpectedly able to clear his debt.
"Well, that was fortuitous," said Jin in a good mood.
Jin was in a good mood.
"No, no, it was just a coincidence, but it was only because of Jin-san's skill.
He was able to pay Katya, who corrected him.
"But still, Mr. Jin, the repair time is too short."
Jin was warned by Chair.
"It should have taken about 10 times as long to repair it."
"Yes. ....... I'm sorry."
Because it was a golem, Jin forgot himself.
"But, well, I was able to sell the material at a reasonable price.
Jin got a few bronze ingots and the rest of the machete he used to repair the joint.
He also promised to find a few small magic crystals for me the next time he comes to the village.
* * * * * *
The villagers' reactions to Jin's skill were divided into two.
"Amazing!
"I didn't know he could do that. I'm glad Jin came to this village."
Some were honestly impressed,
"It's kind of scary..."
"I wonder if magic can do anything? ...... maybe even bad things."
and those who have an inexpressible fear.
However, even though they were afraid, it was not a big problem because everyone was relieved when they learned of Jin's good character.
Jin's life changed a little after that. The number of requests for repairs increased dramatically.
Jin-san, we have nine requests today. All of them are for repairs.
"Okay. I'll have to be quick about it.
I'm slowly building up my reserves.
It seems that we are making progress toward the goal of establishing a base.
The problem was Lorenz's evaluation of Jin.
* * * *
"...... is undoubtedly a first-rate, top-notch magical engineer (Magi Engineer)."
"It seems so."
On the return carriage,...... or rather in the golem car, Lorenz was talking with his men.
I have never known anyone who could do such a thing.
"I wonder if they are from the next continent.
"That's very likely. I also doubt that he claims to have a hazy memory.
Indeed. We haven't been in contact with the neighboring continent for almost 200 years now, have we?"
"That's right. Yes. We've been in seclusion, if you will. It is said that they decided to go their own way about 200 years ago, not wanting to be interfered with by the other continent.
"But looking at his skills, I'm not sure that's really true. ......"
"Don't say it."
Lorenz interrupts his subordinate.
I was out of line.
I've heard that the continent has seen its fair share of wars in the past. But considering that, I'd say our country is at peace.
"That is true."
The cart pulled by the golem moved forward, cart by cart.
The cart went on and on.
"You're really good, Jin!"
Helga visits Jin's workshop every day.
More than half of the time he spends chatting with his friend Ka-cea, but sometimes he also brings him work, so Jin can't complain.
"Today, I need you to maintain a large pump on the northern edge of the village.
"Okay. I'll do it right away.
"Mr. Jin, when you are finished, please go to Mr. Neska's house in the northern area. He says his hoe is broken and he's in trouble.
"Yes, sir."
KaChea's management was going well, and Jin was enjoying his days to the fullest.