Chapter 294
Come to think of it, all the ships here use the wind to sail.
Other than that, there are oars, but I rarely use them.
It is not used unless the sail is damaged.
But that wire does not have that sail.
okay. That\'s a good question, Seina.
That is the charming point of my iron wire.
“I don’t need a sail.”
“I don’t need a sail.”
Aken and I boasted boastfully at almost the same timing.
“Then, could it be that they are rowing out?”
“That\'s a terrible idea in a sense.”
It was at this moment that the ship of my dreams turned into a terrible slave ship.
Could I have built such a cruel ship?
Such a ship is not smart, so I will decline first.
“In the case of that iron ship, the principle of navigation is different from that of a sailboat.”
It\'s inefficient to use wind as power in the first place.
First of all, the weight is considerable because it is made entirely of titanium alloy.
“There is something other than wind that powers that ship.”
“Is it like that?”
“Well, you\'ll find out later.”
One hundred words are not enough.
As expected, seeing it for yourself is more relatable than explaining it.
Including Asha, who has been silently looking at me since a while ago.
Did he really have a boat accident in his previous life? I don\'t know why you\'re so scared
“Asha, it won’t sink if you don’t worry.”
“…Oh no?! Aren\'t you worried about anything?”
“They say a strong negative is a strong positive?”
In the first place, your attitude is so different from usual, isn\'t it?
As if she still had face, Asha deliberately smiled as if nothing had happened when I spoke to her.
“I am not worried about anything.”
“Are you okay?”
“yes?”
“Anyway, we’re going to board that boat together as a test in a little while.”
“Will it be fun?”
“Ahahahahahaha…
Asha’s complexion has gotten slightly worse.
Do you really hate it?
It was the moment when I realized that although I often see people who are afraid of heights, there are also people who are afraid of boats.
“Arel.”
“huh?”
“There must be some time to prepare for a while, right?”
Is riding a boat to him something that requires time to make up your own mind?
yes do it your way
Because there is still time.
And now it seemed that someone else had arrived.
Viscount Gernil, the original owner of this port city and the person who rented it to me.
“Unbelievable! Forgive me for being late.
It was none other than what I had to greet in advance..
He first apologized for coming later than me.
Even though he is a noble from a foreign country, is it something to be embarrassed about considering his position?
“I have nothing to apologize for. It\'s just that I came earlier than expected.”
Yes, the main character\'s basic knowledge is lateness, but I came too early.
Well, it wasn\'t like me.
One reason I came so soon.
It was because I wanted to see the completed ship as soon as possible.
After all, a huge mount made of steel is a man\'s romance.
“Ohh... I heard it as a report, but I never thought it would be this magnificent...
Viscount Gernil also opened his mouth as soon as he saw the ship.
However, there is a sense of tension in one place in the eyes.
An overly grand ship inspires wonder and fear at the same time.
His home country, Felsen Kingdom, probably kept asking him.
The reason why he came in person is probably because he was instructed to look at the dynamics of this place.
“Don’t worry. They will never have anything to worry about.”
Maybe what they feared was that I was using that ship as a weapon?
No need to worry.
In the first place, the weapons on the ship were only for burying monsters or pirates.
A ship that big couldn\'t be used as a weapon.
It\'s because it wasn\'t conceived by looking ahead to that point.
Even if you use it as a weapon, it\'s just a huge target.
When I spoke as if I knew everything, he vaguely denied it with a bitter expression.
“it\'s okay. Isn\'t our concern something that Arel should be concerned about? How can we not know that?”
That means that no matter what I do or what they worry about, I can\'t go against my will.
Well, that\'s true too.
Because of the Seongguk issue, it is true that no one dares to say anything strange in front of me anymore.
Which scholar said that?
The country that is hostile to me will perish.
At first, when I heard that, it was a bit subtle because I felt like they were treating me like I was some kind of devil.
I thought it was a really sad recognition.
When I thought about it, I thought it wasn\'t too bad because it seemed to mean that no one would interfere with me.
Their misunderstandings were caused by their unwholesome imagination.
So I must keep my mouth shut.
If you can\'t avoid it, you need a mindset to enjoy it.
“Hmm, but it looks like there is no sail? Are you using a slave to row out?”
Sure enough, Viscount Gernil also expressed the same sentiment as Seina.
....why does everyone think I didn\'t bat an eye when I built a boat to put slaves in?
“no. This is because it uses a more powerful and stable power than wind.”
It wasn\'t me who answered.
It is no one else who has been gathered here until now.
“Are you here?...”
“Sorry for the delay Mr. Arell.”
At some point, Helmin, the mage lord, intervened in our conversation.
He sneakily approached by teleport and intervened just in time.
Did you come alone?”
“Yes, everyone was busy, so unfortunately I had no choice but to come alone, hahahahaha.”
“Looks like you\'re still busy cleaning up those cockroaches.”
I am aware of the news that the wizards of the Mage Tower are working hard to eradicate the black magicians.
Are you already doing well?
It is said that he has already found and punished several black magicians who were reclusive.
But even after two years, the mopping up hasn\'t ended yet, so it can\'t be said that it\'s going smoothly, right?
You haven\'t even found their boss yet, have you?
“You don\'t have to step out? It\'s literally a war between wizards and warlocks, isn\'t it?”
“Our mages are excellent...
Of course, they can\'t compare to the girls taught by Arel himself.”
While showing his pride, he pretends to be humble in front of me.
Because Dia was secretly trying to play Helmin.
It seems that Dia is gradually improving her skills and implicitly burns her competitive spirit against him.
“Even so, our Mage Tower is not weak enough to be defeated by a mere warlock. Well... I won\'t be able to step forward unless the head of the black magicians shows up, right?”
....For some reason, it must be because of the mood that the word sounds like a flag, right? Do you know or speak?
Before that, didn\'t these guys already forget the undead situation a few years ago?
I also felt like
It\'s a tone that sounds uneasy in many ways, but well, that\'s what they do on their own.
And even if you say that, there is something that the owner of the mage tower is responsible for.
It won\'t be that easy.
No, I\'m annoyed when I\'m free.
There shouldn\'t be anyone in this world more leisurely than me.
If there\'s really nothing to do, I\'ll make it for you.
“Besides that, I too am very curious about this ship. I also wanted to see it with my own eyes.”
“I knew what it would be, but I said it.”
It was because the Mage Tower cooperated with the completion of the power source that made this ship move.
In particular, it is said that he directly concocted the formula to increase the safety of the mana engine.
In other words, it\'s an authorized certification by the owner of the mage tower, right?
Wouldn\'t it be possible to use it as a means of advertising later?
Actually, after receiving the finished product, I secretly opened the formula and examined it.
I was a little impressed by the fact that it was a fairly elaborate and simple safety technique.
I liked it because I could feel the traces of the magicians who changed quite a bit.
“Hmm... It seems that everyone who will come has arrived.”
Originally, the oldest brother had shown considerable interest in the construction of a new ship.
But he\'s busy with his official duties.
Where is the king going to leave the castle?
Do your job, my king.
For that reason he could not come.
“Then let’s try riding it soon.”
We decided to start the actual test drive.
Originally, it wouldn\'t make sense for someone like me to test drive one by one just because I made a few trade ships.
But no one is saying anything about it.
Because this ship is no ordinary trade ship.
“Well then? Let’s see this ship in full swing!”
* * *
Large iron wire driven by a horsepower engine.
Peser Sin Ho.
This gigantic steel wire with a displacement of 9.000 tons is different in basic common sense from the ships previously known here.
Its majesty with its huge size and beautiful body suitable for its weight is overwhelming even from a distance, but it is even more impressive when you ride it.
“Indeed…. When I actually got on it, it seemed that its great majesty was engraved even more. It is frightening.”
Viscount Gernil said something that I don\'t know if it was flattering or honest sentiment.
“For such a heavy body to float on the water... I understand the principle of how a boat floats, but it is surprising. It\'s definitely a different idea.”
Helmin looked over the boat and said something to himself, convincing himself.
Depending on the personality, the reaction will be different.
e.g. for example.
“?...Asha?”
Our escort knight swaying down there still unboarded.
“Asha! Come up quickly!”
As I looked down from the deck and shouted, Asha was still hesitant about something.
....why are you so afraid of ships?
Come to think of it, even when I came here two years ago, my first reaction when I saw the ship was that I was particularly afraid that it would sink.
For that matter, Asha has never been on a boat.
I mean it\'s weird
“If that doesn’t work, wait there!”
I don\'t like it, but I have no intention of forcibly dragging it up.
Dia and Seina are there, so Asha doesn\'t have to come up, right?
“Oh no! If I can\'t go up because of this, it\'s my... disgrace!”
....I think I\'ve already shown all the figures for this year, Miss Asha Pernil?
I can\'t.
“Seina Dia.”
“yes.”
“Bring it.”
“All right.”
I had no choice but to ask two people to half-force Asha onto the deck.
Asha, who came up on the deck, was different than usual, looking anxious like an impala that had just started walking.
....I can\'t. If I keep watching, I will open my eyes to useless things.
“Ugh… how does something like this float on the water?”
“...Didn\'t I explain the principle?”
Why the hell does Asha hate pears so much?
At this point, it seemed that there was a reason.