03-14 Split
「For the qualifiers, you have to sail out the harbour, around the distant rock and return to the harbour. This will done in groups of five boats, the top two boats can proceed to the race tomorrow.」
「Since there are 35 teams participating this year, teams 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 will be in the first set.」
「Well then, it is qualifying round one!」
Everyone in this set wore red swimsuits. Each qualifying block seems to have a different colour swimsuit.
From what Jin saw, the hulls of the five teams are thin like a canoe. The 5 boats were all using oars to row the boat, all five looked natural but the golem on Glory of Elias stood out as the strongest one.
His imagination was right on target. However, every team is more or less doing this and it isn’t a particularly bad thing.
「Now, we can finally begin! 5,4,3,2,1, start!」
In a moment, team 1 began to lead. It was followed by teams 15, 19, 22 and 8.
Jin murmured. The golem on Glory of Elias was equipped with an oar twice as big as the others. The difference opened rapidly.
Because a ship with a Magic Eye was acting as a broadcast relay, images could be sent to a magic Screen, from there, the audience could also see clearly.
「It’s about 1.3 times fast. In addition, it’s unlikely that was its best.」
Jin began to analyze the rival’s ability
In the second qualifying round, the teams 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 were all about the same average ability. There was nothing special in particular. Incidentally, the colour of the swimsuit was orange.
「So, the third qualifying round, set 3, the attention is on team Blue Marine! The golem of the mermaid type is the first that has been seen in the history of the rally! What kind of run will it show us.」
「5, 4, 3, 2, 1, start!」
「This speed is not inferior to that of Glory of Elias a short while ago!」
「Un, it doesn’t have to match the shape of the hull. but even in a catamaran, it can still be propelled between the two.」
In the meantime, set 3 ended quickly for the number 1 position. This was also a big victory with a 500m difference between second place.
Qualifying rounds 4 and 5 progressed but there were no teams catching Jin’s eye.
In round 6 the is a group with Feather Golems. The colour of the swimsuit is light blue.
「Oooo、team 27, its wings have expanded! The wings are flapping!」
As well as producing a driving force by flapping its wings, the feather golems also lift the ship up slightly, reducing resistance.
「However, the efficiency is too bad.」
「However, the idea was interesting」
After all that, it came to the goal last.
And then the final qualifying round. The operators of our block wore a dark blue bathing suit.
The cheers went up after the commentators voice. Jin payed attention. As well as Marcia, team 28 had a golem with four arms.
「That’s right. It is said that a master craftsman Mr. Giordano made it.」
「That’s right. Because of this attention will be necessary. More than that, I also have an interest in team 35.」
「Ha, I had also said that at the time of the parade.」
And the final qualifying round begins.
Surprisingly, the team that started at the front was team 28. The golem was made in the form to lie down across the hull, it’s four arms moved very efficiently.
Jin was a little impressed. On the other hand, Marcia was in second place. Jin watched the situation.
「But, Otou-san, she didn’t tell you anything.」
「Ah, probably, if you look at the race now 」
「Bernado, how does it look?」
On the Magic Projection Window, right now, a circle was shown around where Marcia and Cygnus were.
Immediately after Jin said so.
Cygnus the splashing from the rear wheel increased conspicuously. And the Cygnus’s speed increased.
As the play by play commentary increased, the audience cheered.
As it is, Cygus will continue to keep first place.、
「Wow, Bernado’s commentary, it was a heated battle.」
「However, why didn’t No. 35 start with that speed from the beginning?」
「That’s right, I will guess here, based on the construction, the burden on the waterwheel is great when moving at full speed. It is likely they have saved it in preparation for tomorrows race.」
But in the play by play seat,
They understood.
「Now, the 10th golem boat qualifying round competition has been completed. Customers, be careful that you don’t leave anything behind. In addition, tomorrows race will start at 9:00 in the morning.」
「Now then, to thank Marcia for her work.」
「Jin? My eyes were right after all ! Your method of ship propulsion is wonderful!」
「Because the practice waters were different, I saw it for the first time today, hmm, it’s a novel idea to turn a waterwheel to run! I want to hear the related stories! That’s right, why don’t we have a meal together tonight?」
「Sorry for being noisy. ……As my brother said, what about it?」
「If Marcia is okay, I don’t mind.」
「Oh I see! Then I must quickly go to Marcia to check!」
「Hm? What about me?」
「Mm, I don’t mind.」
「I see! Right, then let’s go!」
「Ani, Marcia and I are still in swimsuits. Wait for a moment while we change clothes.」