After leaving Hasam's village, Xellos and his group took three days to travel the distance that would have taken them two days to reach if they were traveling at the speed of a [Azi Daqaha] or a [light wagon].
　This was because Ad's fiancée (effectively his wife), Yui, was pregnant, and considering her health condition, he chose to take safety measures and drive slowly.
　Above all, the [mini-wagon] that Ad had built was not very comfortable to ride in, due to its abbreviated design. The seats were quite soft, but the suspension was stiff and vibrations were transmitted directly. Even though the car was well maintained, the unevenness of the road surface was unavoidable, and this was done to avoid putting too much strain on Yui.
　For this reason, they decided to take a second rest at the encampment before Santor.

I haven't had curry ...... in a while, Shun.
I haven't had curry ...... in a while, Shun.
It's good to have you here, Xelloss. I'm wondering what kind of meat it is. ......
Don't tell me, Shakti. ....... But it's good.

　For the three of us who were forced to eat the ghetto tendon, the ingredients used in the curry are of great concern. But we can't change our backs.
　We can't not eat until we reach the city, and hunger takes away our concentration mentally. As long as we are traveling by car or motorcycle, we must avoid accidents.

The taste is still inconsistent. The curry powder mixture is very deep.

　Xellos was unhappy with the quality of the curry powder he used.
　Of course, if he sold it, he would be able to make a good profit. However, the curry powder used in the curry we are eating now was made as a hobby. The curry powder used in the curry we are eating now, however, is a hobby mixture of several kinds of medicinal herbs, which makes it expensive and unsuitable for mass production. In particular, the material used in place of curry leaves is a medicinal herb called [averaaf], which requires a trip to the Great Deep Green Zone of Furan to collect. It is a rare medicinal herb that only grows in places with a particularly high concentration of magic power in the natural world.
　This herb is the material for the [Great Potion], and the price of just one bottle of this herb is enough for an average family to live in luxury for three months. It was unthinkable to use it for cooking.
　In addition, [cumin], [turmeric], and [cinnamon] are replaced by roots and seeds that have other medicinal properties. These are all rare ingredients that only royalty can get their hands on, and they use them as seasonings without hesitation, which is an unbelievable act for the inhabitants of this world.
　He was doing something insane that would definitely make people question his mind.

"Mr. Xeros, ...... are you still unhappy with the taste?　It's curry enough.
I'm sure you'll agree with me. I think it's not spicy enough, maybe I should try using dead peños...
No, that pepper mimic will kill you with one lick. Even if you use a small amount, it's still pretty bad, don't you think?
"Because the Dragon King crashed when I used it to blind him~. I think a piece of the tip of my pinky finger will be enough, but I don't know how to get rid of the rest. But it's better than [Demon Pepper].

Both "dead peppers" and "demon peppers" are different herbs, but they are both very pungent. No, the word "strong" is not strong enough.
　There is no problem with either of these fruits if you touch them normally. It is when they are dried and processed into powder or ground that the vicious pungent ingredients are produced. It is certain that it has a blood circulation stimulating effect and a blood thinning effect, but it is too painful to be of any use.
　It is treated as a deleterious substance by apothecaries and alchemists, and its intense stimulating effect alone can turn the surroundings into hell. It was so dangerous that even the government decided by law to strictly control it.
　In a sense, it is the world's most friendly ultimate weapon, since it has no polluting effects and its irritating ingredients decompose naturally.
　However, there is no record of any country using it in war. Probably because it is so effective, it was kept secret by treaty between countries. It was not a medicinal herb or spice at all.

Both are dangerous things that create hell, though. By the way, ......, what's that sketch board over there?
"This?　It's a blueprint for a car. The base is a Daimler Motocarriage, and the structure is quite crude - I tried to make it simple. You can't just build something like Ad's mini-wagon.
Didn't you just call it a mess?　You're going to be dealing with a duke for real. ....... I'm starting to get a stomach ache.
You can't take Yui to the Kingdom of Issaras, can you?　If you live in a country where the environment is still bad, your child might die right after birth, you know?　That country is said to be in the highlands. The air would be too thin, and what if you get altitude sickness?　We should make a deal with someone we can trust and try to revitalize the economy on a national scale. It'll make the Kingdom of Issaras look good.
I've heard rumors about the Duke of Solstice, but I have to admit I'm afraid to meet him. ....... I've heard you're a very good negotiator. I'm not much of a negotiator, am I?

　With Yui out of the way and the next problem to tackle, Ad was feeling weak about making a deal with the Duke of Delsacis.
　When he heard Xellos' proposal, he thought it was a good move, but within a few days, he remembered the rumors about the Duke, and he didn't think he could negotiate on equal terms with him.
　In a few years, he had become one of the biggest merchants in the country, and he was a martial artist who had defeated merchants who had interfered with his business by vicious means, both from the front and the back, and had single-handedly crushed several underworld organizations. He has two wives and too many mistresses to count, and he is a harem king who loves every woman fairly. He's so dandyish that he's been featured on the front page of a magazine as an attractive and dangerous man. He has such a mysterious background that one wonders if he is really a nobleman.
　The only thing we know about him is that he is a man with a sharp mind that is not easy to deal with. It is hard to believe that he can negotiate on equal terms with such a person.

"Well, we'll figure it out. I'll be there, so I hope you'll leave it to me like I'm sinking in a mud boat.
You're making me nervous!　You're making me nervous! Sinking in a muddy boat will be the end of my life. At least let me ride on the Golden Lily!
"If I could, I'd take you on the Yamato, but I'm afraid you'd take a torpedo hit to the side of the ship after a concentrated attack and the ammunition depot would explode, flooding the ship, causing it to turn over and sink spectacularly, breaking in two. ......
"Yamato, the real one!　The seaweed decision!


"If you're ready, come aboard my ship, Mr. Ad.
"I don't want to be on a battleship with no chance of winning!　And you're the wrong captain!

　Ado was an ordinary person, but negotiating with a nobleman, even a royal duke, was too much for him. I'm just worried.
　The royal family of the Kingdom of Isaras was quite weak-kneed, and Ad was an incredibly mean and negative person. He was not as scary as Delsacis, and he was easy to talk to.
　But the Duke of Delsacis was a very dangerous man. If you don't have enough cards in your hand to negotiate with him on equal terms, you are sure to be eaten alive.

There are people who would be happy to see you disappear, so what are you doing leaving me in charge of the ship?　You can't leave the game to others, you know.　The only thing you can do is set things up.
"Hopefully, it's an old ship, but it's strong in rough seas. I've got a hole in my stomach and I'm about to sink. We're going to sink before we even get to the negotiating table. ......
"I'll make the parts when we're done eating, okay?　I want to assemble it when I get home and get it ready for negotiation in a few days. Better hurry up.

　As a guest mage in the Kingdom of Issaras, Ad is in a bad position if Yui is taken hostage.
　In the event that you're in a position where you're a wise man, you could be the strongest trump card in a military sense as well. Taking a hostage is an effective way to get him to do what you want.
　Lisa and Shakti are also possible targets, but they are strong mages in their own right and cannot be easily taken hostage. If you think about it on the level of the inhabitants of this world, it is astonishing enough to cause some casualties. The lower the risk, the better.
　In this respect, Yui is low-level and easy to take hostage. As there are pro-war people in the Kingdom of Issaras, Yui's existence must be kept hidden or it will be dangerous. If that's the case, we should entrust her to someone we can trust.
　That would be Xellos, the Duke of Delsacis, who is a potential collaborator. He will not take hostages. If he wants to use you, he will pay you handsomely, and depending on who you are, he may even use blackmail to take advantage of you. He is fair to everyone as long as he does not antagonize them.
　He is a dangerous man, but he is also a gentleman. In that sense, he was trustworthy.

He was a man with an aesthetic way of life, not like those who are easily motivated by stupid ideas. But he's also a man who knows what he's talking about. I guess it all depends on negotiations.
I'm afraid of that negotiation. How come you don't mind, Mr. Xelloss?　I think I'm going to get a stomach ulcer just thinking about it. ......
"Hahahaha, just say, 'Would you like to produce a car? Why should I be nervous?
No, it's normal to be nervous. ......

　It's like a normal person going to the Diet building to meet a politician to discuss national politics. It is natural to be nervous.
　To put it simply, Duke Delsacis is a successful legislator who built a conglomerate in his lifetime and rose from it to become a key figure in the country. The level of difficulty for a university student on the verge of entering society to negotiate is terribly high.
　Whether he was used to negotiating and working in the field as a member of society, or whether he was just a strong-willed person, I envied Xellos, who was completely unfazed.

I don't think we can finish the meal if we don't finish it quickly.　The three of us are about to eat all of the curry. ......
".......

　In the event that you have any kind of questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. I had made a large portion, but more than half of it had already been eaten.
　They were starving for Earth's food. Their ravenous appetites were like hyenas swarming around a corpse, and they carried the curry to their mouths without even talking, silently shedding tears of joy.
　There are no words for manners, decency, or discretion.

The Kingdom of Issaras: ...... because the food is bad. The food in this country is good, but I get tired of it every day. The food here is good, but I get tired of it every day. The taste is not good enough for Japanese people.
"So you're that hungry for Japanese food. You're really mentally exhausted. ......

　Their stomachs are black holes. I'm not sure if I'd want to eat curry every day. They are all beautiful to look at, but the way they eat their food is too bad.
　Everyone was nostalgic for the Japanese food culture, and their nostalgic feelings transformed them into food fighters. There are no words to describe their binge eating.
　This feeling was painfully felt by an old man who had made many overseas business trips in his youth. In some countries, Japanese restaurants do not exist at all, and even if they do, they are only creative restaurants that are not called Japanese cuisine. Even if the restaurant has a sign saying "Japanese cuisine," the contents are quite dangerous, and the local chefs have a lot of variety and individuality.
　Japanese food can only be tasted in the restaurants of authentic chefs who have been trained in ryotei (traditional Japanese restaurants), and there are very few authentic Japanese restaurants. In addition, this is a different world, and even Zeroth only knows that dishes similar to Japanese food exist in an island country beyond the sea, and he has never been to that country. I have never been to that country. I have not checked if it is really the same as Japanese food. Fortunately, miso, soy sauce, and mirin could be purchased from the Solstair Trading Company, but the Japanese food that Xellos and his friends were looking for could only be reproduced by themselves. The taste of home cooking differs from house to house, so there will inevitably be disparities in taste. For example, there is a difference in taste between Kanto and Kansai.
　Also, curry itself is not a Japanese food, but the curry made by Zeroth is tailored to Japanese tastes. The taste was similar to that of curry powder made by food manufacturers after long research and sold in many food stores. It was the nostalgic taste of an ordinary family.
　Because of such circumstances, there was no stopping the maidens from eating like mad. There was no stopping the three spoonfuls.

But when you're done cleaning up, help me make the parts. I'm sure you'll be happy with the results.
"...... I understand. I'm not a production worker, you know.


"What are you talking about when you build a light wagon?　If you can use [magic alchemy], I'll ask you to make the parts. You can at least mass produce screws.
"Who's going to produce the magic motor?　The structure is simple, but there are problems with securing materials.
I'll leave that to the people of this country. There are a lot of alchemists in this country, so they should be able to do that on their own.

　The car that Xellos and his team are going to build (for convenience, let's call it the "Magic Motor Carriage"), the magic motor at the heart of the car must be built by hand. The magic formula that generates the magnetic force can be made as much as you want by transferring it from the scroll, but a high level of skill is required to manufacture various other small parts.
　There will be no machine tools like in Earth's production factories, and most of the parts will be made by the hands of blacksmiths. Many other parts will be needed, such as seats for people to ride in and lights for nighttime driving. Motors, lights, and magic tanks are magical tools, and are the domain of alchemists.
　Since many magical tools are made by alchemists, alchemists will have to hone their skills. Many alchemists who do not have jobs will be able to find employment.
　The stimulation of the economy will be small, but the employment of alchemists will increase because they will have to train their skills to a specified value.

Start small and work your way up. The Kingdom of Issaras is a kingdom of magicians.
I'm not sure what to do, but I'm going to do it. It's going to take at least twenty years before it can be fully produced.
I'm not sure, the mages in this world are low level in many ways.　It's a good idea to use a scroll as a magic formula to give magic parts, but that's not going to help you develop. In the end, you have to raise the level of technology. We have to keep trying.
We are far from being civilized. ....... I feel like our presence is becoming more and more important.
That's why we negotiate. Solistair is the world's top magician. No matter how advanced our technology is, we're still just individuals. We need to increase the number of alchemists who can produce the key components. We'll set a good example and let them do the rest on their own.
"That's almost throwing everything away. I wonder if that's a good idea.
"Then why don't you train your own apprentice?　It'll be a disaster, right?

　Sages and Grand Sages are the pinnacle of mages. It's a legendary existence that many mages aspire to, aim for, and fail to attain.
　If you can receive the teachings of such a high ranking person, there will be a large number of people who want to become your apprentice. This would attract attention from other countries as well.
　It would be difficult to live a free life in the limelight from everywhere. Worst of all, some countries will take dirty measures to incorporate them into their own countries.

Technology is something that should be developed slowly. It's okay for people like us to be in the shadows.
It's true, ......, that I'm expected to do more than I should. The Kingdom of Isaras needs to develop its technology more. But we can't raise the level of civilization too fast. There are not enough engineers to build a production line?
That's what I mean. If you want a lot of engineers, it's important to have connections with other countries. Especially this country is full of mages. In order to secure technicians, it is necessary to strengthen ties with allied countries in order to consider sending mages to study abroad.
"Um... ......

　The conversation between the men was interrupted by Lisa's somewhat apologetic voice.
　She was embarrassed, but gently offered him a plate. As if following Lisa's lead, Yui and Shakti also offered their plates.

""Can you make me another one?"
""You're still eating!

　The pot with the extra curry was completely full.
　Even though they had eaten more than the third cup, the girls were spooning their mouths, their cheeks stained with shame, and staring at their plates as if to urge them on.
　The old man had no choice but to make curry for the second time.

　The nostalgic taste of home filled the girls' stomachs.
　I'm worried about their obesity.

　The next morning, the guard was on duty.

　The next morning, Zeroth and Ad, who had started making parts by magic smelting while on watch, were completely sleep deprived.
　They spent all their time since midnight making parts, and only fell asleep when the morning sun began to show its face. Until then, they had been working in silence.
　I slept for about three hours. Since arriving in the other world, he had acquired the skill of resting his body without falling into a deep sleep, and he was able to take a precautionary stance as soon as he sensed the presence of a beast.
　--However, it was also true that he hadn't slept much, and since he was traveling by car or motorcycle, he couldn't leave any fatigue behind. It would be a shame to have an accident.
　Just to be safe, we decided to leave before noon and took a long rest. I decided to leave before noon and take a long rest, because I judged that I could reach Santor in half a day anyway.

"Woo~ ...... sleepy~

　Even though he was driving safely, Zeroth, driving the [Azi Daqaha], was fighting sleepiness as he drove down the street. The black science fiction type motorcycle that runs through the greenery doesn't blend in with the landscape to an amazing degree, and is unsuitable for the fantasy world.


　I don't know why Yui smiled at me and said, "Did you have a good time last night? She said something like that to me. It was a very unwanted gesture that directly conveyed her jealousy.
　They may have wanted to rest together since they were finally reunited as lovers, but they were in danger of being attacked by demons if they neglected to keep watch. I'm sure he understands that, but there is also a problem with the way he said it. For some reason, Lisa and Shakti were staring at us with shining eyes, and Ad and I were restless for a while.
　It seemed that they were more than a little interested in BL. No, in this case, would that make me gay?

I'm not interested in men, though. Is it something that fascinates him so much?　It's just unnatural from a practical standpoint, isn't it?

　You can't understand why a girl would be attracted to BL. I don't understand what drives them to that level and makes them moan. In fact, if I could understand it, I'd be done with it.
　In theory, it is the same as men's attraction to yuri. Whether or not one can feel the beauty in it is a matter of personal values and subjectivity, and cannot be understood by everyone.
　It's like looking at a piece of modern art that you don't understand, it attracts a lot of interest from those who can understand it, and it becomes nothing more than a piece of junk to those who can't understand it at all.
　Even if it is an ordinary masterpiece, the average person's feeling is that the painting is well-drawn, but art researchers can read the artist's intentions in the painting. This is because there are historically important messages contained in the paintings.
　Those who understand and those who do not. In the end, it is inevitable that there will be a wall between the two.
　However, please don't force your values and expectations on me in any way, large or small. I don't want to be looked at with passion when I have no intention of doing so.

I wonder what's going on behind ....... I'd like to know, but I don't think so. ....... I don't know what it is, but it's a subtle feeling.

　Ado, driving a light wagon, looked somewhat fed up.
　There is a saying that if three women come together, they will commit adultery, but I don't feel like taking the initiative to go into that. It must be a bad thing.

I'm not going to step into it. ....... Good luck, Mr. Ad.

　The old man wished Ad good luck.
　I don't know what they're talking about in the wagon, but I'm sure it's a tough one, judging from the way Ad looks. This is the only time I am relieved to be on a motorcycle.
　When a man participates in a girl's party, he will be in the same position as Ad now. He is teased and taunted, and there is a long exchange of conversation that I would rather not hear.
　Pretending not to have seen his difficulties, the old man concentrates on leading.
　He doesn't get into trouble that he doesn't feel like getting into. The old man kept to his own style.

　"I'm tired.

I'm tired. ....... Mr. Xelloss, why didn't you help me? You knew, didn't you?
What is it?　I've had my hands full trying not to crash.
No, it's true we're both sleep-deprived, but you saw us on the way. I was hoping you'd be smart enough to give us a break. ......
"I'm sorry about that. I'm sorry about that. My priority was to get to Santor as quickly as possible. I just didn't want to lose any daylight.
Ugh. ...... Not only did they assume our relationship was bad, but they also took the liberty of accusing me of being gay. If I was into that kind of thing, I wouldn't have had kids with Yui in the first place. ......
"You're tired!

　I knew it was going to be a disaster.
　I'm sure Ad is one of the most handsome men you'll ever meet, but I'm sure he didn't expect to be suspected of being gay. Lisa and the others seemed to feel a strange thrill at the idea of two handsome men having an illicit relationship, just like in the manga series in a women's monthly magazine.
　If they get too deep into it, they will end up in the Underworld, the route of rot. The old man is relieved that he did not do anything wrong.

"Yuy's looking at me suspiciously, too, ...... with that knife in his hand. I'm not sure what to make of it.
"......, it's none of my business.
You abandoned me too soon!　That's terrible, Mr. Xelloss!　You're just playing with me, aren't you?
I don't know what you're talking about. What are you talking about? My relationship with you is give and take.　And we never will be.
He ducked coolly. ....... What if I get stabbed by Yui?
What would you do if Yui stabbed you?　You're not forgetting that there's a young lady who's eyeing you right now. I don't want to make a mistake and end up with you.
"...... Huh?

　When Ado turned around, Lisa and Shakti said, "Ado-san,......, I knew it..." "So it was Ado-san who was gay. And it's a one-way street ......." They were looking at him with conviction. It was a big mistake.



Shun-kun, ...... I didn't know you had two swords, ...... I didn't know that.
Why are you shivering?　I'm not interested in men!
I'm not interested in men. ...... You look like you're in shock because the person you thought was your lover told you that he didn't care about you. I don't know.
I'm not sure why you're only looking at that.　I'm sure you're not the only one.　Do you really want to make me out to be a homos*xual?
I believe you, ...... Shun-kun.
I believe you, Shun-kun." "Don't say that while holding a knife in your hand, you don't trust me at all!　And the two guys in the back!　And you two in the back, stop whispering about the debate between receiving and blaming!　I can hear everything.

　We've been up almost all night making parts, and this is not how we want to be treated.
　But there was no point in trying to reason with the women when they were just trying to be funny.
　A man is not a creature that can win over a woman with words.

It's a good thing they don't drive and just sit in their seats, because I have to concentrate so hard that my mind is worn out so I don't cause an accident. Moreover, you don't make any plans for the future. Everyone is left to me, and you can say whatever you want~.
　If you want, I can leave the negotiations with the duke to you two.　I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.　I'll leave it to Lisa and Shakti, and I'll concentrate on building the car. Good luck with that. ......
"I'm sorry, I got carried away!　Please forgive me.
"Mr. Ad, you've gone soft. I really don't know what happened in the car,......, but I don't think I want to hear about it.

　It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. Then Yui entered the scene, and jealousy led to chaos.
　Even though she was driving safely, it must have been a torturous situation for Ad, who was driving under the fatigue and lack of sleep. She must have been under a lot of stress with all the cackling and screaming going on beside her.
　In a way, this is hell.

"Okay, from here on, we'll be walking to Santor except for you, Yui. Ad and I will drive the car, but you two can help us if you want.
"Mr. Xelloss, why do you have a cart?　It's useful for carrying Yui, but people don't usually have such tools, do they?
Let me answer Lisa's question: ....... That's just because I use it for field work. You need a cart to carry the rice straw, right?　It's too much trouble to carry them one by one.
...... Xellos, you've been growing rice too. But who's looking after the fields?　You live alone, don't you, Xelloss?
You live alone, don't you?　We share our food with them, and if they need it, we give them free vegetables from our garden. I've been away from home a lot lately, so I haven't been able to work in the fields. What if it turns into a jungle?

　For some reason, plants in this world grow unusually fast.
　If we leave it alone for a few days as we do on Earth, the field will be eroded by nature in no time.
　I foresee that before long, Ukay and the others will disappear, but Ad and the others will not notice it.

"I'm worried about the fields, but we have to get to the city of Santor first. I've prepared some cushions for you, so you can get in the cart.
"I'll have Xelloss and I push in the front, and Lisa and the others in the back. If we trip over a stone, you can push us up, okay?
I don't know, why do they have suspension on the back of the car?　Well, it's just fine for carrying a pregnant woman. ......
"It's just a feeling, isn't it?　I think Mr. Xelloss installed it on the spur of the moment. He seems to be a hobbyist. ......

　The two wheels are independent and absorb shocks caused by vibrations by means of plate springs and spring suspensions. It certainly looks safe enough to carry a pregnant woman, but it is questionable whether it is necessary to go this far for a cart used for field work.
　No matter how you look at it, it seemed unnatural, as if it was just installed on the spur of the moment. From Xelloss's point of view, it might have been like, "It's fine without it, but it's more convenient to have it. He may have been thinking, "It's okay if I don't have it, but it's more convenient if I do.

Let's go, then. If word gets out that we've been driving around on motorcycles and cars, we'll be on the radar of the powers that be. We'd better get the hell out of here.
We'll have to get the hell out of here," he said, "even though not many merchants use the Furan Road, we've already passed their wagons at high speed. Well, we should be there before nightfall, so let's get going. When we get there, we'll have dinner at one of the restaurants.
Isn't that a death flag?　Especially my .......

　A few kilometers into the city of Santor, the four of us change our means of transportation and start walking down the Furan Road, pulling a cart. This is a new trade route that leads to the old dwarf road to the north, so they needed to avoid the eyes of the merchants passing by.
　From the fork in the road, they took the East Road and entered the city through the East Gate.

　Two hours later, the group arrived safely in the city of Santor.