"The issue of food, I think that is certainly a big one."
The meeting with the <> clan, one of the neutral factions, began.
< side consisted of the clan leader Domenikos, his son Jalalardos, the next clan leader candidate, a caretaker, and a scribe. In addition, about five people were listening as observers.
"We have a good chance of being able to supply ourselves with food, thanks to the efforts of Mr. Jin," Beliales explains.
Belialus explains.
"In fact, the main moderate clans are expected to be able to harvest buckwheat once again by the end of the year.
"Oh ......"
A voice from the audience exclaimed.
One of the reasons for the attack on humanity, to procure food, has collapsed.
"Does that mean you'll do the same for us?"
Domenicus asked, trying to get a good look at Jin.
"Of course. On condition that you cease your invasion of mankind and give us a little something in return.
Domenicus looked a little reluctant at Jin's reply.
"We can't give you much in return, can we?"
"No, I don't think so. Belialus told me that there are many magi crystals here.
"Oh, I see. As a Magecraft Meister, you have unlimited uses for them, don't you?
"Yes.
In this way, the first meeting was generally successful.
He even promised to call other clans in the neighborhood the next day.
* * * * * *
In Horai Island, Jin and the old man were having a meeting.
This is an opportunity to draw them to us at once, but at the same time it is a difficult situation.
"Will you be in charge of the negotiations?"
In short, he means that he is going to leave the maneuvering of <> to you.
"Is there anything missing that you need for the negotiations?"
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I remember that Lucas also came at me with such a statement. Considering the meritocratic aspect of the game, I'll try to think of something flashy and dramatic.
"How about a plasma sword?"
<<
<.
"Well, ...... I was also wondering about airships."
<>
Istaris and Zion and the others know, but they won't go around telling everyone, and Jin will think of something else.
>
The old man looked at Jin thoughtfully and came up with an idea.
"Well, that's a good idea. Since we have Land 1, we can send them from 2 to 20.
.
We decided to go with quantity over quality this time.
"Is there anything else left?"
>, but we are trying not to be noticed, so progress is slow.
"Yeah, so?"
<<<< Nevertheless, we have managed to infiltrate. According to the report, it seems that the presence of the master (mylord) has been sniffed out, and we need to take into account the possibility that he may try something in the future.
"I see. So, what do we need to do about it?"
Here, the old man showed his guess about the possible actions that <> might take.
<> by having taken out the <> so far. And then ......>>
The old man said, "He will definitely try to get Jin's <.
<
He will move in, attack in some way, and then escape by shifting. This is the most likely way.
At the moment, we know that the magic barrier is effective to prevent them from shifting, but we often deactivate it while we are in Capricorn 1, but not when we are in the demon's habitat.
The only way to disable a gravity bomb is to hit it with gravity magic in the opposite direction to cancel it out.
>
The transporter is not small enough to carry.
"No, if the destination is fixed."
Jin came up with the idea.
The reason for the large size of the transporter is that most of its function is to know where to send the transporter.
"Can you make an ultra-compact transporter that can deal with the situation at a moment's notice?"
What is needed for transfers is not only information on the destination. It is necessary to have a firm grasp of the object to be transferred. Otherwise, there is a risk that surrounding objects may be involved in the transfer.
"Human reaction time is not enough. Reiko can.
The automata and golems that Jin has created have a reaction speed several to dozens of times faster than that of humans.
"Oh."
Along this line, Jin and the old man decided to develop a simple transporter as a countermeasure against gravity bombs. Since it may be applied to neutralize other than gravity bombs, they intend to give it the highest priority.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Jin, are you there?
After dinner, Saki came to the workshop while I was working on a plan. She is not with Toa, but alone.
"What's wrong? What's up?"
"Hey, I just had an idea, and I wanted to get your opinion on it.
"What is it?"
Jin was having a hard time thinking about it, so he decided to listen to Saki's story, thinking it would be a good change of pace.
"Thank you. I've been thinking a lot about the <> for a while now, and I'd like to hear your opinion on some of the hypotheses I've come up with.
Jin remembered that he had been thinking about something similar during the day with the goal of interfering with the transfer magic.
"Yeah, sure. I'd love to hear what you think of Saki's theory.
"Oh, I'm kind of embarrassed when you put it like that," he said. Let's start with .......
What Saki began to talk about was very similar to what Jin had been thinking.
"Magic power (ray) is a wave. Therefore, there are frequency, wavelength and waveform. It is assumed that ......."
"Yeah, I totally agree with that."
"Yes, I totally agree with that. ...... So, my idea is that the magical properties are determined by the frequency.
"What?"
Saki begins to explain.
There are four magical attributes: earth, water, wind, and fire. The lowest frequency is earth, and the highest frequency is fire.
"For example, the lowest frequency in the water attribute is the ice attribute.
Ice is solid. Therefore, it is close to the earth attribute, Saki thought.
"Interesting.
"Right? The higher frequency of the water attribute is the one that deals with <>."
"Yes, I understand. But what about wind and fire?
"Well, that's where the knowledge Jin shared with me comes in. Solid, liquid, gas. Earth is solid. Water is ice when solid, usually a liquid, and a gas when heated. And fire?
What is fire? There are several interpretations, but one way to look at it is that it is a state in which a heated gas gives off light.
Saki explained this to Jin.
"Hmmm, ...... that's great."
"Thank you. So, here it is. Wind is a gas. Fire is a gas. But what if you heat it up even more?"
The answer is plasma.
"I think we might call it lightning, but I'd like to hear what Jin has to say about it."
Jin nodded, "Plasma is an ionized gas, and lightning is a kind of plasma phenomenon, so that's a good idea.
"I see! Then, above that would be light, and then ...... darkness, right ......?"
Saki's voice trailed off. She seems to be losing confidence. However, her face lights up when Jin replies.
"Maybe it's not just frequency as a phenomenon, but I agree with your theory.
"I see! Well, I'm glad I consulted Jin! ...... but it defies common sense to say that darkness overcomes light.
The common image is that the light attribute is at the top of everything, because the light dispels the darkness.
"Well, however, a black hole from which even light cannot escape is still <, isn't it? But still, a frequency band, or ......."
At that moment, an idea flashed through Jin's mind.