「This is a cheap and tasty shop.」
Even if it can be said that her appearance was that of a beautiful woman, her face was free of makeup and her hands and feet are also tanned light brown. Because of her work as a shipwright, the gaps between her nails have turned black.
Wearing a normal top and bottom of linen, she hung an apron from her neck to avoid getting it dirty.
Jin and the others sat around a table while drinking Kwue, the local specialty. By the way, Reiko was also drinking to pretend to be a human. Although Reiko doesn’t need to eat or drink, she was capable of doing so. You can say she doesn’t need to eat or drink, but was able to eat and drink.
Marcia also took a sip of the Kwue,
She started out in a manly tone. Jin also,
「And so, annually, or rather every single year, a competition is held for the various ships」
So there does seem to be something like a race. It’s an effective way to improve technology.
「Sounds interesting.」
「It does sound interesting, right?」
「Therefore let’s participate together! If there’s a problem with money, I’ll cover for it as much as I can.」
Jin stopped Marchia’s excitement.
Marcia sat back down and drank the remaining Kwue in her cup,
「Okay」
「A golem?」
「Ah, I see」
「So, I want you, Jin, a Magi Craftsman, to make a golem! Please, help me!」
「I understand what you’re talking about. So, what are the merits…… the benefit of entering this competition?」
Jin understood her feelings. If you make a model that moves, you would want to compete against others.
This was an essential point. Why was she so fixated on Jin when it was just their first meeting?
「Oh, the catamaran.」
「I-I guess」
「In other words, Jin is a freelancer, and also a Magi Craftsman knowledgeable on ships. That’s why I wish to cooperate with you.」
「… My family have been shipwrights for generations, but after Father got engrossed in gambling, we lost the shop. On top of that, what women make here are often disregarded. However I want to get the shop running again…」
「… honestly, we have nothing left. If we don’t make a name for ourselves in this competition, Father’s shop will completely fall into the hands of someone else.」
「I see. But why do you put your trust in me on our first meeting?」
Jin gave a wry smile,
Reiko next to him was as expected, expressionless.
「That’s the spirit! Alright, it’s decided. Until the day of the competition, Jin and I will form a team. Jin, where are you staying?」
「Oh, I’m also staying there. What a coincidence. I’m in the 『Heron』 room on the third floor.」
「We’re in the same inn so it’s also easier to meet. Then I’ll tell the rest of the story there」
From there, it was decided that they would continue the rest in the 『Sea Pavilion』.
They decided to have our talk while eating lunch in the 『Sea Pavillion』 dining room. The menu was focused around fish, one of Jin’s favourite foods.
She said and after Jin pondered,
Marcia was speechless from what he said. Her face also stiffened.
「Huh? Why do you say that?」
That’s about 10 million yen.
「No, that’s when you win. When you don’t win, it’s different.」
「Of course, naturally I should aim to win, right?」
「Yeah, sounds good! Aim for victory! If we win, I’ll gladly hand over half! … So, what is the actual request?」
「Is that fine?」
He said, then Marcia with an expression of relief,
With that, the discussion of the contract ended and they agreed to write it up later.While looking at Reiko, Marcia said
Marcia began to talk about this.
The setting of being siblings was still in effect in public for the time being.
「No, there’s no need to mind.」
「We’ll listen to the discussion together as Reiko is more or less my assistant」
「Ohh, so that’s how it is. It’s rare to see Magi Craftsman siblings. Well it’s fine if that’s how it is. Shall I continue?」
「The total length must be within 4 metres, the width should also be within 4 metres.Well, normally the wider the ship the slower, but…」
「That’s how it is. Also, the crew is limited to a ship operator and golem. The ship operator is limited to women. Well, I’ll be the one operating it and the golem will be propelling the boat.」
「Hold on a moment, how does the golem move the ship?」
「Are other driving methods prohibited？」
「Is there some better method?」
But Marcia,
Hearing that Jin,
「Oh, the height has to be within 2 metres. There’s no restriction on weight. Naturally it would be a disadvantage if it was heavy.」
「There shouldn’t be any restrictions.」
Hearing that, Jin immediately began to make a plan in his mind.