"The trigger was the construction of large ships. From now on, ships will develop more and more and will go out to the open sea. If that's the case, there's a good chance we'll find Kunlun Island soon, let alone Penglai Island."
"Well, that's true."
Reinhard agreed with Jin's outlook. Erza nodded silently.
"So, if that's the case, I'd like to have the Kunlun Islands internationally recognized as mine. It's a small island, and I don't think it's impossible.
Horai Island is about the same size as Tochigi and Gunma prefectures, and Kunlun Island is about the size of Izu Oshima.
He used to think that Horaijima was about the size of Shikoku, but accurate observations from the sky showed that he was mistaken.
"Originally, Kunlun Island was a dummy of Horai Island.
Jin said with a wry smile, "Now that we're here, we can finally use it for its intended purpose.
"If they recognize Kunlun Island as an offshoot of the east, it will be easier to hide the existence of Horai Island. Well, the illusionary wards will be completed by then."
"I see. Jin must have been thinking about it a lot.
I see. And if possible, I hope to be able to reveal the existence of a specific warp gate.
"But that's ......."
Reinhardt gets a difficult look on his face. As we talked about a little the other day, he is well aware of the implications.
"I know what you mean. But we had a little talk yesterday, didn't we? If the conditions are met, such as being placed under the control of the state, it might not distort the development of transportation technology."
"...... conditions need to be considered carefully."
"Yeah. But there is a warp gate here in Potlock, and more importantly, Count Kuzma and Beena know about the one in the suburbs of Blueland. No, Beena has used them before."
"Sure ......."
"That's why I want the world to know about Kunlun Island and the Warp Gate.
Reinhard and Erza fell silent. They must be thinking about how to do it.
The amount of free magical element (ether) consumed by a warp gate is enormous.
It is natural because it connects space, but each use consumes approximately 10-12 joules of free magic element (ether), The energy of an explosion equivalent to 1 kiloton of TNT gunpowder is required for a single use.
On the other hand, it is too little to open a hole in space, but that is just the effect of magic.
Without a very large ether converter or magi reactor, it cannot be used on a permanent basis.
In other words, the cost-effectiveness is too poor from the viewpoint of the current world magic technology.
Before the "Aether Stampede", it might have been profitable.
But I digress.
Therefore, even if warp gates were deployed in each country, it would not be something that could be used lightly.
"Hmmm...maybe we can work something out along that line..."
After thinking about it, Reinhard muttered.
"I don't intend to go public just yet, and there may be a better way. So I need your help."
Jin said as if to summarize. Reinhard and Erza nodded their heads.
Not right now, but after thinking carefully about whether there is a way to do it that will not affect the world.
Jin and Erza agreed.
"Of course. I am also indebted to the Warp Gate.
I'm always here to help you, brother Jin.
Father, I and the old man will gather more information and help you.