651 - - 20-01 New beginnings
On the island of Horai, the old man was reporting to Jin. Of course, it was about the exchange with the merchant Oliver and its progress.
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It is November 20, 3457, and winter is just around the corner.
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On the appointed day, the 14th, before noon, <
"Mr. Oliver, are you there?
"Oh, Mr. Roshi, it's been a while. ...... is that you?
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Yes, I'm John, the Magi Engineer I told you about.
Nice to meet you, my name is John Dinny.
Nice to meet you, I'm Oliver, a merchant.
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After the introductions, Oliver spoke first to Lao Tzu.
"Mr. Roshi, first of all, I would like to sell you the sandworm leather you promised me.
"What? You haven't finished talking with John yet, have you?
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"Yes, but Mr. Roshi has kept his word. The contract with Mr. John is our problem. So I would like to keep my word."
Oliver was quite disciplined. Lao Tzu accepted his offer and bought 50 sandworm leathers for the low price of 25,000 dollars. This was half the market price. This was half the market price.
Sandworm leather is resilient and durable. It is more than enough material for a middle class golem.
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"Well then, I think I will take my leave.
Lao Tzu knew that Oliver did not want anyone else to hear about his discussion with John, so he decided to leave the room.
John, I'm leaving now. If you need anything else, come and see me. However, I wish you good luck with the contract.
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"Yes, Mr. Roshi, thank you for your help. I look forward to working with you again when the time comes.
The two say a superficial goodbye. Both of them are run by the old lord of Horai Island.
Thus, Laozi leaves Oliver's store.
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(It seems that the master's substitute doll (double) will not have a turn.)
) He had prepared Jin's double doll just in case, but he did not have to show it. Lao Tzu went back to the carriage and sent 50 pieces of sandworm leather to Horai Island.
Now, Oliver and John.
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"Why did you accept my invitation, Mr. John?
Oliver asked. It is a reasonable question, since it is unlikely that anyone would be so eager to accept an uncertain request. Of course, the old man in control has already prepared the answer.
"I would like to see the new world.
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"A new world ......?"
Naturally, Oliver does not know what he really means.
"Yes. "Yes. One of the ways to do that is to use our magical skills to create new ones. It is another to make use of one's power in an undiscovered land."
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Oliver's expression wavered slightly at the mention of "a heaven yet to be seen.
"...... are you interested in the other side of the desert, Mr. John?"
"...... I do."
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Oliver looked surprised at the honest, or rather too honest, answer.
"...... you know about the stories about the different peoples living beyond the desert?"
John nodded with an unconcerned face.
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"Only rumors."
"...... aren't you afraid of them?"
"What is?"
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"...... that if you do anything that benefits the enemy, you will be considered a traitor and punished?"
John laughed.
"Where is the enemy? We are not fighting or engaging in hostilities."
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Oliver was even more surprised to hear that.
"......No, well, you're right. ......"
Then he chuckles,
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"......That's odd, isn't it?"
He said. Then he continued,
"I'm looking forward to working with you."
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and held out his hand. John shook his hand back.
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<<......> and John Dinny successfully slipped into the room.
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John nodded.
"You did good. What happened after that?"
"10 days later or ......"
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Haste makes waste, Jin reminded himself, and tightened the reins on his racing mind.
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"I guess we'll just have to take our time over there. I'll just ...... do what I have to do."
Then he looked back at Reiko.
"Reiko, help me!"
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Reiko answers with a big smile.
"Yes, Father!"
Using light silver, adamantite, and dark magic crystals, Jin quickly created a small magic machine.
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This was the dream machine that he had been thinking about for a long time.
In other words, <>.
It generates the same kind of force as the <
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Reiko is going to experiment with this.
"Reiko, this is a magic machine that generates <
The detailed explanation was given to Reiko via
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"Okay, so you want me to confirm the practicality of this device?"
"Yes. Can you do that?
"Of course. I will do whatever it takes to help your father.
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Thus, Jin attached a <
Wiring mithril silver magical nerve wires, he also distributes the magical energy from the magical reactor (Magi Reactor).
"Okay, that's it. Reiko, <
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Yes, Father.
How are you feeling? You must be about a kilo heavier.
Reiko checks it with small movements, bending and twisting her body back and forth, left and right, and then answers.
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"Yes, I have no problem with my balance at all.
"Then, you think you can do it?"
"Yes.
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So Jin and Reiko went out to the plaza in front of the institute.
"Okay, let's try it here. Take it easy, okay?
"Yes, father."
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Reiko replied and disappeared. A moment later, there was a loud rattling sound.
I looked and saw a large hole in the outer wall of the institute.
Reiko had easily knocked a hole through the outer wall, which is made of chert, a dense and hard rock.
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"Reiko, are you all right?
Jin shouts out in concern, and Reiko appears, pushing aside the rubble.
"...... father, I'm sorry for what I did ......"
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She then got down on her knees in front of Jin.