2398 - - 64-31 Simulation of Exploration
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The meeting, round two.
"Let me ask you one question, do you have a map of the world?"
Gaju Tugga confirmed. Without it, we can't talk.
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"Of course I do. I have it through a merchant. The one in use now is the one from the year 3900 of the Laurentian continental calendar."
That's good enough for me.
Satisfied, Gaju Tugga began to talk about his expedition.
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"First of all, there is a difference between exploration and adventure.
"Hmmm? What's the difference?"
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the Prince asked, as if he were snickering.
"Adventure is taking risks. Exploration is the search for the unknown. In extreme terms, adventure is about overcoming danger, while exploration is about finding out.
"Hmmm. ...... I think I understand a little."
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Gaju Tugga continued.
"Therefore, we will make careful preparations for our expeditions and avoid reckless behavior as much as possible.
"Okay, okay. What about ......, what about the expedition out of the country?"
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The king urged him on.
"May I see the map, then? ...... Oh, thank you very much. So this is the country.
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Gaju Tugga pointed to the Principality of Jagus on the map.
"Now, let's run a simulation. Please decide on ...... where you would like to visit.
I see, that sounds interesting. How about ...... this place?
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The king pointed to a small group of islands a little west of the borders of the Principality of Dalat.
"Well, ...... we'll start by getting a boat ready, won't we?"
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"Why?"
"In my opinion, if we are going to explore these islands without the help of the Principality of Dalat, we will need a ship that we can use as a base.
A ship is not only a means of transportation, but also a larder and a place to sleep, Gaju Tuga explained.
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"Why not a balloon or an airship?"
"Not bad, but balloons are a step behind in terms of certainty. The problem with airships is that you don't know if you will be able to land.
This is assuming that we are on an island, Tsuga added.
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"I see. Go to ...... and continue."
"Yes. ...... this town ......."
Tsuga pointed to the westernmost town or village, and the Prime Minister gave the name of the place.
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"Ah, that's Chiara, isn't it?"
"......, we will make this our forward base."
"I see what you mean. To shorten the ship's route the most?
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Yes. At the same time, we should also make it a supply base and, if possible, prepare a second expedition.
"Why is that?"
So that if the first expedition is lost, we will be able to come to their rescue immediately.
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That was the end of the explanation.
After landing on the island, it would be much the same as when we were pioneers.
"Hmmm, I see. ....... So that's what exploration is all about.
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The Prince was impressed.
"Our country does not have the know-how for such exploration.
The Prime Minister bowed his head, saying that he had learned a lot.
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"Now, can you imagine going to another place?"
"Yes, where would it be?"
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"Not an island this time, but a mountain.
The king pointed to a high mountain to the east-northeast of Lake Kotsi.
"That's right. ......"
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Gaju Tugga thought for a moment and then opened his mouth.
"It would be better not to ask for help from the Principality of Norway, wouldn't it?"
"Of course."
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"In ......, we would still need a large ship. Here ......."
Soyarg, right?
The Prime Minister answered the name of the northernmost place.
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"......We will set up a forward base in Soyarg, and aim for this area by ship."
Tsuga pointed to an island a little north of the Tropic of Cancer.
Why an island?
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"Why an island? Of course, we need to make sure that there is no danger before we land. But a small island is the quickest way to check the safety of an unknown land.
Tsuga explained that the natural barrier of the sea makes it difficult to be attacked from the outside.
"So that's how it is."
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"We will then use it as a second base of operations and move into the continent. We'll make sure there's no danger as we move deeper into the continent."
You're taking your time, aren't you?
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"For your own safety, sir."
Gaju Tugga smiled.
"Imagine yourself as a captain."
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"...... that's ...... mmm, I see."
With that analogy, the king seemed to understand what it meant to be cautious.
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"In that sense, it would be even better if we could do reconnaissance from the sky with balloons or airships," he said.
"If we're going to ......, wouldn't it be better to go there by airship from the beginning?"
But Gaju Tugga shook his head.
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No, this is just an example. If you want to visit the mountains by airship, you will have to inform the Principality of Norway.
"...... I see, so flying over that country would be considered a declaration of war?"
"Yes. And one more thing. This mountain is about 6,000 meters high, so a hot air balloon might have a hard time getting up there.
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Gaju Tuga said they could get up to about 10,000 meters, but that was only for altitude, and if they flew from the Principality of Jagus, they would not have enough fuel to last.
"That's true."
"In an airship, the cabin would be under extra pressure, so we wouldn't have to worry so much about the cold or the drop in pressure.
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"I see... I see..."
The king seemed to be convinced.
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"I'm afraid I've interrupted you. So we're going to climb the mountain with a third forward base at the foot?
"I suppose so. ......, but if we climb a mountain as high as 6,000 meters, that would be a different expedition."
Gaju Tuga explained the difficulty of finding routes in mountainous terrain, the physical fitness issues, and the danger of altitude sickness.
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"Hmmm......... I see...so that's what exploration is. I think I understand a little bit now. Let me thank you."
"No, I hope that was helpful."
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At this point, the Minister of Foreign Affairs asked a question.
"...... this map of the world, how did you make it?"
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Manon answered.
"The basic topographical map was provided by Master Jin, the second generation Magecraft Meister. He said that he made it by observing the earth's surface from more than 10,000 meters above the ground.
"More than 10,000 meters above ......?"
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"Does the Magecraft Meister have technology that is that far away from the Magecraft Meister?"
The Prime Minister and the Minister of Foreign Affairs both looked incredulous.
But the Prince said,
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"The Magecraft Meister ...... is a legendary figure, isn't he? I would have liked to have met him.
I would have liked to have met him.
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