I rested myself well and had a pleasant morning.
　I showered, then got dressed and went to the kitchen to collect my basket.
　I had made my lunch yesterday.
　I had plans to go out in the morning today and I needed something like that.
　When I went outside, everyone was already waiting for me, dressed in comfortable clothes.

'I'm looking forward to a picnic,'
We're flying today, aren't we?
I'm curious to know what else you said you have in store for me.

I have two objectives today.
　The first is to fulfill the promise I made to let you fly a hang glider on your return to Touahade.
　There is a small hill in the back mountains from which we can glide comfortably.
　And secondly, to conduct an experiment.

'We don't have much time, so let's get going. There's a nice breeze blowing today.

This wind direction and strength is perfect for flying.
　This wind direction and strength is perfect for flying.

◇

I'm going to magically create a hang glider and show you how to fly it.

"Come on, fly.
'What?　Aren't you being pretty strict about flying just because you heard how to do it!
They say it's better to get used to it than to learn it. From what I've heard, it's pretty simple and it doesn't matter.
Don't worry, I'll be down on the ground telling you what to do.

It's pretty messy, but it's the fastest way to go.
　The only reason they can do this is because of those two guys.
　If it was an ordinary human, a mistake in piloting and a crash could result in serious injury or even death.
　However, with two people who can strengthen their physical abilities with magic, they can handle any trouble, and even if they are injured, it's probably within my capability to heal them.
　So, I'll go with Sparta.

''Keep the radio transmitter on tight.
Yeah, yeah. It's a lifeline.
I really want to take this technology with me and spread it around.

Two of them wore radio communication devices.
　I rested myself well and had a pleasant morning.
　I showered, then got dressed and went to the kitchen to collect my basket.
　I had made my lunch yesterday.
　I had plans to go out in the morning today and I needed something like that.
　When I went outside, everyone was already waiting for me, dressed in comfortable clothes.

'I'm looking forward to a picnic,'
We're flying today, aren't we?
I'm curious to know what else you said you have in store for me.

I have two objectives today.
　The first is to fulfill the promise I made to let you fly a hang glider on your return to Touahade.
　There is a small hill in the back mountains from which we can glide comfortably.
　And secondly, to conduct an experiment.

'We don't have much time, so let's get going. There's a nice breeze blowing today.

This wind direction and strength is perfect for flying.
　This wind direction and strength is perfect for flying.

◇

I'm going to magically create a hang glider and show you how to fly it.

"Come on, fly.
'What?　Aren't you being pretty strict about flying just because you heard how to do it!
They say it's better to get used to it than to learn it. From what I've heard, it's pretty simple and it doesn't matter.
Don't worry, I'll be down on the ground telling you what to do.

It's pretty messy, but it's the fastest way to go.
　The only reason they can do this is because of those two guys.
　If it was an ordinary human, a mistake in piloting and a crash could result in serious injury or even death.
　However, with two people who can strengthen their physical abilities with magic, they can handle any trouble, and even if they are injured, it's probably within my capability to heal them.
　So, I'll go with Sparta.

''Keep the radio transmitter on tight.
Yeah, yeah. It's a lifeline.
I really want to take this technology with me and spread it around.

Two of them wore radio communication devices.
　As long as we have this, we can advise them from the ground.

Speaking of which, I seem to remember that this has an effective range of about a hundred meters.
As long as it's portable and has two-way communication. This mountain is my testing ground. I have a prototype for it.

While saying that, I take out the example from the ground.
　It's a large rectangular magic tool made of steel and is as tall as I am.

''With this size, it can amplify and transmit the signals that send sound. It can reach two kilometers, twenty times as far as the portable version.

It only amplifies the signal and transmits it, so the signal from the handset cannot reach beyond a hundred meters just because the distance it can fly is extended.
　It's amazing that such a long distance can be achieved even with one-way communication.

It's getting more and more amazing. With these devices, all kinds of information can be transmitted to the entire army in an instant. When used in a war, it would be an overwhelming victory in information warfare. Conventional armies can't compete with it!

An army of a thousand or tens of thousands can be perfectly unified.
　It would multiply the fighting power of the army by tens of times.

'That's why I'm telling you. "I didn't make it for war. If our noblemen knew about this, they would be eager to invade other countries.

There are many ambitious people among the nobles of the Alvan Kingdom.
　It's inevitable that these bloodthirsty people will move to invade if they get more power.

''What's wrong with that?　The Kingdom of Arvan would be more prosperous.
'That's not my hobby. Even if I want my country to prosper, I'd rather develop what we have than take it away.

Not that I'm a pacifist, but I don't intend to create blood and tears for nothing, nor do I intend to make people shed them.
　As for myself, I'm fine with the Touahade estate.
　But I don't want to be a part of someone else's greed, and I don't want to be a murderer.

''Lack of ambition may be the only flaw in my life, Master Lugue.
I don't see that as a drawback," he said. I just don't want more than I have to give. Anyway, get a move on. Before this wind dies down.
Well, I'll be off then. You can help me if it gets dangerous.
Then I'm off to work.

Dia and Nevan take off from the top of the hill.
　They ride the wind, glide and fly far away.
　Both of them stick to the basics and are in no danger.

"You're both smart and resourceful. I knew they'd be fine without me.
'Yes. He's used to it much faster than I am.

If a crosswind comes up, he is able to get back up quickly.
　He understands how the hang glider works and can fly it properly.

'Phew, phew, how about it. Even if I can't use the wind, I can still fly fast!
That's a surprise. Let's make a special plane for Deer, too.
Thank you. I'm looking forward to it.
Next time you're in King's Landing, you'll be able to fly by yourself.
Oh, man, that's a tough one.

After all, it's a super fuel-efficient magic.
　It wouldn't last all the way to King's Landing.
　After a while, Nevan came back with his hang glider.

It's a good thing I'm back at last. It's great while it's flying, but it's really hard to come back. It's really hard to come back.

I'm unusually sweaty.

'Um, Dear. I need to ask you for a favor.
Yeah, what is it?
Can't you create a spell that makes light a thrust?
I'm sorry, I just can't imagine it.

I've seen a mechanism for converting light into propulsion in science fiction, but I've never heard of a practical application of it.
　To be precise, I've only heard of specialized organizations announcing that the theory has been completed and that it is feasible.
　I'm not going to be able to recreate it with magic either.

It's a shame...

Magic is useful, but it's not a panacea.
　There are some things it can do and some things it can't.

◇

After enjoying a full flight, it's time for lunch.
　We have a little more time before that one arrives.

'I'm so happy to be able to eat another meal for Master Rouges today.
I wish Lug had cooked for us every day.
Well, that makes me sad.

The sandwiches in the basket become apparent.
　There was a standard egg sandwich, a hamburger sandwich made from wild boar, and a special one for today.

Lug, you lied to me again. Ugh, I can't wait for the gratin.

Dia looked at her with resentment.

''Um, as expected of a gratin for lunch... that, it doesn't taste very good when it gets cold.
What's a gratin?

Deere is very good at it and teaches Nevan the gratin.

'It's very good,' she says. I cook the short pasta in yesterday's cream stew and then put some cheese on top and bake it in the oven. It's very rich in flavor, very satisfying and my favorite.
Well, that sounds delicious.
And yet....

He looks at me again.

'I don't want to be too quick to judge, but I've made it all right. Try the sandwich first.

Yes, I've made it right.
　I'm Dia's lover. I want to listen to my lover's selfishness, and just making a normal gratin is not suitable for a lunchbox.
　That's why I made a gratin that tastes good even if it gets cold.

But I only have sandwiches, you know?
Let's just eat!
Yeah.

I smiled and poured some soup from my water bottle.
　Then the meal begins.

'Oh my God, this egg sandwich is slightly sour and rich. I've never tasted anything like this before.

All I did was crush a half-boiled egg and mix it with homemade mayonnaise, but mayonnaise is a new and unique seasoning in this world, and it's a hit wherever I serve it.

The seasoning on the hamburger steak is savory, sweet and spicy, and delicious.

The hamburger is made into teriyaki. Teriyaki is delicious even when it's cold.
　And finally, the special dish of the day.

Oh, gratin. It's really gratin!　It's delicious, very, very delicious.

It's a gratin croquette sandwich.
　The croquettes are made by adding meat and macaroni to boiled cream stew and then frying the seeds.
　The croquettes are topped with a generous amount of extraordinarily rich tomato sauce that has been boiled to the extreme and sandwiched between two pieces of bread.
　It's delicious even when it gets cold.

This is gratin. This is gratin, and it's very delicious.
It's my favorite.
Yes, I like it too.

It's carb incarnate: carb macaroni, carb white sauce, carb batter, fried and sandwiched between carb bread.
　And yet it's good.
　........A similar menu was popular in my world, but it seems to work here as well.

''Feng, it was delicious. After all, rogues are the best lovers.
You've been doing rather well, haven't you, Dear?

I pet Dia who hugged me.
　If she was this happy, it was worth the effort.

'Oh, by the way, didn't you say you had other important experiments to do today besides flying in hang gliders?
Yeah, they should be here by now.

I looked at my pocket watch and saw that it was the appointed time.
　Soon, the great experiment of the century would begin.
　A tool to get information on the demon tribe as soon as we find it.
　They're here.
　The large black communication device that was also used for radio communication trembled.
　And then.....

'Brother Roug, can you hear me?　Your sister is sending you a love call from Murteau.'

I heard Maha's voice.
　It was about four hundred kilometers away, in real time.

'I can hear you. The experiment is a success.
''Hmph, I'm so glad. Now I can hear my brother Roug's voice whenever I want.

The experiment worked.
　What I wanted to build was a phone.
　As a matter of fact, the phone project itself had been in motion for two years, and the prototype had been completed two years ago.

But it took time, money and effort to build the communications network, and even with Orna's full power and funding, it's only now.
　Everyone is in a state of dismay.
　Even two kilometres was a degree of distraction. They wouldn't have even imagined four hundred kilos.
　Let's get the story out of the way now.
　Why was Maha's voice echoing from four hundred kilometers away, when the maximum range of the transmitter just now was two kilometers?
　I rested myself well and had a pleasant morning.
　I showered, then got dressed and went to the kitchen to collect my basket.
　I had made my lunch yesterday.
　I had plans to go out in the morning today and I needed something like that.
　When I went outside, everyone was already waiting for me, dressed in comfortable clothes.

'I'm looking forward to a picnic,'
We're flying today, aren't we?
I'm curious to know what else you said you have in store for me.

I have two objectives today.
　The first is to fulfill the promise I made to let you fly a hang glider on your return to Touahade.
　There is a small hill in the back mountains from which we can glide comfortably.
　And secondly, to conduct an experiment.

'We don't have much time, so let's get going. There's a nice breeze blowing today.

This wind direction and strength is perfect for flying.
　This wind direction and strength is perfect for flying.

◇

I'm going to magically create a hang glider and show you how to fly it.

"Come on, fly.
'What?　Aren't you being pretty strict about flying just because you heard how to do it!
They say it's better to get used to it than to learn it. From what I've heard, it's pretty simple and it doesn't matter.
Don't worry, I'll be down on the ground telling you what to do.

It's pretty messy, but it's the fastest way to go.
　The only reason they can do this is because of those two guys.
　If it was an ordinary human, a mistake in piloting and a crash could result in serious injury or even death.
　However, with two people who can strengthen their physical abilities with magic, they can handle any trouble, and even if they are injured, it's probably within my capability to heal them.
　So, I'll go with Sparta.

''Keep the radio transmitter on tight.
Yeah, yeah. It's a lifeline.
I really want to take this technology with me and spread it around.

Two of them wore radio communication devices.
　I rested myself well and had a pleasant morning.
　I showered, then got dressed and went to the kitchen to collect my basket.
　I had made my lunch yesterday.
　I had plans to go out in the morning today and I needed something like that.
　When I went outside, everyone was already waiting for me, dressed in comfortable clothes.

'I'm looking forward to a picnic,'
We're flying today, aren't we?
I'm curious to know what else you said you have in store for me.

I have two objectives today.
　The first is to fulfill the promise I made to let you fly a hang glider on your return to Touahade.
　There is a small hill in the back mountains from which we can glide comfortably.
　And secondly, to conduct an experiment.

'We don't have much time, so let's get going. There's a nice breeze blowing today.

This wind direction and strength is perfect for flying.
　This wind direction and strength is perfect for flying.

◇

I'm going to magically create a hang glider and show you how to fly it.

"Come on, fly.
'What?　Aren't you being pretty strict about flying just because you heard how to do it!
They say it's better to get used to it than to learn it. From what I've heard, it's pretty simple and it doesn't matter.
Don't worry, I'll be down on the ground telling you what to do.

It's pretty messy, but it's the fastest way to go.
　The only reason they can do this is because of those two guys.
　If it was an ordinary human, a mistake in piloting and a crash could result in serious injury or even death.
　However, with two people who can strengthen their physical abilities with magic, they can handle any trouble, and even if they are injured, it's probably within my capability to heal them.
　So, I'll go with Sparta.

''Keep the radio transmitter on tight.
Yeah, yeah. It's a lifeline.
I really want to take this technology with me and spread it around.

Two of them wore radio communication devices.
　As long as we have this, we can advise them from the ground.

Speaking of which, I seem to remember that this has an effective range of about a hundred meters.
As long as it's portable and has two-way communication. This mountain is my testing ground. I have a prototype for it.

While saying that, I take out the example from the ground.
　It's a large rectangular magic tool made of steel and is as tall as I am.

''With this size, it can amplify and transmit the signals that send sound. It can reach two kilometers, twenty times as far as the portable version.

It only amplifies the signal and transmits it, so the signal from the handset cannot reach beyond a hundred meters just because the distance it can fly is extended.
　It's amazing that such a long distance can be achieved even with one-way communication.

It's getting more and more amazing. With these devices, all kinds of information can be transmitted to the entire army in an instant. When used in a war, it would be an overwhelming victory in information warfare. Conventional armies can't compete with it!

An army of a thousand or tens of thousands can be perfectly unified.
　It would multiply the fighting power of the army by tens of times.

'That's why I'm telling you. "I didn't make it for war. If our noblemen knew about this, they would be eager to invade other countries.

There are many ambitious people among the nobles of the Alvan Kingdom.
　It's inevitable that these bloodthirsty people will move to invade if they get more power.

''What's wrong with that?　The Kingdom of Arvan would be more prosperous.
'That's not my hobby. Even if I want my country to prosper, I'd rather develop what we have than take it away.

Not that I'm a pacifist, but I don't intend to create blood and tears for nothing, nor do I intend to make people shed them.
　As for myself, I'm fine with the Touahade estate.
　But I don't want to be a part of someone else's greed, and I don't want to be a murderer.

''Lack of ambition may be the only flaw in my life, Master Lugue.
I don't see that as a drawback," he said. I just don't want more than I have to give. Anyway, get a move on. Before this wind dies down.
Well, I'll be off then. You can help me if it gets dangerous.
Then I'm off to work.

Dia and Nevan take off from the top of the hill.
　They ride the wind, glide and fly far away.
　Both of them stick to the basics and are in no danger.

"You're both smart and resourceful. I knew they'd be fine without me.
'Yes. He's used to it much faster than I am.

If a crosswind comes up, he is able to get back up quickly.
　He understands how the hang glider works and can fly it properly.

'Phew, phew, how about it. Even if I can't use the wind, I can still fly fast!
That's a surprise. Let's make a special plane for Deer, too.
Thank you. I'm looking forward to it.
Next time you're in King's Landing, you'll be able to fly by yourself.
Oh, man, that's a tough one.

After all, it's a super fuel-efficient magic.
　It wouldn't last all the way to King's Landing.
　After a while, Nevan came back with his hang glider.

It's a good thing I'm back at last. It's great while it's flying, but it's really hard to come back. It's really hard to come back.

I'm unusually sweaty.

'Um, Dear. I need to ask you for a favor.
Yeah, what is it?
Can't you create a spell that makes light a thrust?
I'm sorry, I just can't imagine it.

I've seen a mechanism for converting light into propulsion in science fiction, but I've never heard of a practical application of it.
　To be precise, I've only heard of specialized organizations announcing that the theory has been completed and that it is feasible.
　I'm not going to be able to recreate it with magic either.

It's a shame...

Magic is useful, but it's not a panacea.
　There are some things it can do and some things it can't.

◇

After enjoying a full flight, it's time for lunch.
　We have a little more time before that one arrives.

'I'm so happy to be able to eat another meal for Master Rouges today.
I wish Lug had cooked for us every day.
Well, that makes me sad.

The sandwiches in the basket become apparent.
　There was a standard egg sandwich, a hamburger sandwich made from wild boar, and a special one for today.

Lug, you lied to me again. Ugh, I can't wait for the gratin.

Dia looked at her with resentment.

''Um, as expected of a gratin for lunch... that, it doesn't taste very good when it gets cold.
What's a gratin?

Deere is very good at it and teaches Nevan the gratin.

'It's very good,' she says. I cook the short pasta in yesterday's cream stew and then put some cheese on top and bake it in the oven. It's very rich in flavor, very satisfying and my favorite.
Well, that sounds delicious.
And yet....

He looks at me again.

'I don't want to be too quick to judge, but I've made it all right. Try the sandwich first.

Yes, I've made it right.
　I'm Dia's lover. I want to listen to my lover's selfishness, and just making a normal gratin is not suitable for a lunchbox.
　That's why I made a gratin that tastes good even if it gets cold.

But I only have sandwiches, you know?
Let's just eat!
Yeah.

I smiled and poured some soup from my water bottle.
　Then the meal begins.

'Oh my God, this egg sandwich is slightly sour and rich. I've never tasted anything like this before.

All I did was crush a half-boiled egg and mix it with homemade mayonnaise, but mayonnaise is a new and unique seasoning in this world, and it's a hit wherever I serve it.

The seasoning on the hamburger steak is savory, sweet and spicy, and delicious.

The hamburger is made into teriyaki. Teriyaki is delicious even when it's cold.
　And finally, the special dish of the day.

Oh, gratin. It's really gratin!　It's delicious, very, very delicious.

It's a gratin croquette sandwich.
　The croquettes are made by adding meat and macaroni to boiled cream stew and then frying the seeds.
　The croquettes are topped with a generous amount of extraordinarily rich tomato sauce that has been boiled to the extreme and sandwiched between two pieces of bread.
　It's delicious even when it gets cold.

This is gratin. This is gratin, and it's very delicious.
It's my favorite.
Yes, I like it too.

It's carb incarnate: carb macaroni, carb white sauce, carb batter, fried and sandwiched between carb bread.
　And yet it's good.
　........A similar menu was popular in my world, but it seems to work here as well.

''Feng, it was delicious. After all, rogues are the best lovers.
You've been doing rather well, haven't you, Dear?

I pet Dia who hugged me.
　If she was this happy, it was worth the effort.

'Oh, by the way, didn't you say you had other important experiments to do today besides flying in hang gliders?
Yeah, they should be here by now.

I looked at my pocket watch and saw that it was the appointed time.
　Soon, the great experiment of the century would begin.
　A tool to get information on the demon tribe as soon as we find it.
　They're here.
　The large black communication device that was also used for radio communication trembled.
　And then.....

'Brother Roug, can you hear me?　Your sister is sending you a love call from Murteau.'

I heard Maha's voice.
　It was about four hundred kilometers away, in real time.

'I can hear you. The experiment is a success.
''Hmph, I'm so glad. Now I can hear my brother Roug's voice whenever I want.

The experiment worked.
　What I wanted to build was a phone.
　As a matter of fact, the phone project itself had been in motion for two years, and the prototype had been completed two years ago.

But it took time, money and effort to build the communications network, and even with Orna's full power and funding, it's only now.
　Everyone is in a state of dismay.
　Even two kilometres was a degree of distraction. They wouldn't have even imagined four hundred kilos.
　Let's get the story out of the way now.
　Why was Maha's voice echoing from four hundred kilometers away, when the maximum range of the transmitter just now was two kilometers?