Magi Craft Meister

Chapter 683 – Lao-kun’s Enhancement

Originally, Jin is not well-versed in electronics. He only knows the basics of general knowledge.

There are several ways to enhance the abilities of an artificial intelligence, but this time, Jin thought of a method that seems somewhat outdated.

It’s the concept of “magical frequency” suggested by “700672”.

The core of the Lao-kun’s thinking circuit is the magic crystal, Magi Crystal, of all attributes.

The idea is to change this to the “Light” attribute.

While the highest frequency magical power is of the Dark attribute, it is empirically known that the Light attribute is the easiest to control.

This is to be applied to the control core.

In PC terms, this would be equivalent to increasing the CPU’s clock frequency.

Naturally, it does not stop there; subsystems are to be improved.

The memory capacity is increased to ten times the previous amount, and an additional control core, which should be called a coprocessor, is added.

This results in increased multitasking capabilities… the number of tasks that can be processed simultaneously.

This is necessary for operating terminals like Lao, Makina, and John.

“How is it, Lao-kun?”

“Thank you, Master My Lord. I am functioning very well. With this, I can be of more help than ever before.”

Jin smiled and nodded.

“Ah, I’m counting on you.”

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Now, this is the Shouro Empire.

Bernstein had exited the canal and reached the sea.

“Ugh, it’s swaying!”

Unlike the calm lake with gentle waves, the sea with its rolling swells was different, and a few crew members had succumbed to seasickness.

“Pull yourselves together! You shouldn’t be this weak!”

However, seasickness cannot be cured just with determination.

The rocking caused by the large swells, unlike the small boats they were used to, seemed like it would take some time to get accustomed to.

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“Good work, Jin.”

Jin had arrived at Reinhardt’s territory, Kartze Village.

After finishing a series of tasks, he wanted to relax and chat with everyone.

To make it an official visit, he had arrived at the ivy mansion, Rankenhaus, by airship.

“Ah, Reinhardt too.”

“I hear Elsa was very active as well.”

Berthie was also in a good mood, pleased to see Reinhardt back after a long time.

“A 40-meter ship, huh… I’d like to see that.”

“You can go to various lands. How enviable.”

“Oh, if you ask Jin-kun, he’ll take you anywhere.”

And, Saki was also visiting. Naturally, her father Toa and his fiancée, Stearleana, were there too.

“I wonder what happened to Ecart’s ship.”

Vivian was also invited. In other words, the Jin family was all present.

Being all present means, of course, there was one more person.

“Elsa, how is that person doing?”

Mine was also present.

“Hmm. She’s calm, but not like before.”

“She hasn’t returned to her original state…”

Brain damage was difficult to handle, both scientifically and magically.

“Well then, I have something to inform everyone.”

Seeing that everyone was calm, Jin began.

“It’s about the foreign people.”

At those words, the room fell silent immediately.

“This is the result of my own investigation…”

Jin briefly explained what he had discovered so far.

The foreign people are called Mitsuho, their civilization is quite advanced, and they don’t seem to have intentions of invasion.

He also mentioned that he had repaired the information he read about Akitsu.

“From here on, it’s speculation.”

Taking a breath and giving a preface, Jin continued his explanation.

“It seems that their country has some connection with the previous generation of magical engineering masters, the Magi Craft Meister.”

“The previous generation, you say?”

It was Reinhardt who asked for clarification.

“Yes. Though it’s only a guess, the basis is a person called Sage Magus, Shuki Cecii.”

“Ceci?”

This time it was Elsa who inquired.

“Yes. The same surname as Adrianna Balbora Ceci. Moreover, I’m somehow drawn to the name Shuki.”

“What does that mean?”

Saki asked, tilting her head.

“The name Shuki also exists in the world I was in. It’s not just that. There are many place names like Seki, Kari, and Miyako that seem like they could only be Japanese.”

Jin explained that he had a classmate named Shuki, though he assumed this Shuki Ceci was a different person.

“I see. So, Jin-kun is essentially curious.”

Toa observed, likely due to his years of experience.

“Yes. That’s just curiosity. But I think it’s better to get along well with that country.”

Jin then talked about asphalt-paved roads, bicycles, and katsubushi.

“Hmm, asphalt. Indeed, it’s a technology not found in small nations.”

“Is it that ‘science’ developed in place of magic, I wonder?”

“Katsubushi, you say? What kind of ingredient is that?”

Reinhardt, Toa, and Berthie each reacted in their own ways.

“Yes. That’s why I think it would be good to open peaceful diplomatic relations… I’m also curious about their civilization. If you’re interested in katsubushi, how about trying it on Hourai Island next time?”

“Diplomatic relations… It’s difficult, but it would be beneficial for the country if it could be done…”

“Hmm, it sounds like an interesting country.”

“I’d like to try it, Jin-sama.”

With such conversations, the day came to an end.

“Jin-sama, I have something to discuss.”

That night, Mine visited Jin’s room.

“Yes?”

Mine, with an unusually serious expression, made Jin sense something was amiss.

“…It’s about Elsa.”

“Yeah.”

“Jin-sama, you gave Elsa a new ring, didn’t you?”

It was the protective ring adorned with aquamarine, the Guard Ring.

“Ah, yes, I gave it to her.”

“…I’m not asking if you can make Elsa happy or anything like that. She seems happy as long as she’s by your side.”

“…”

“However, I would like you to pay your respects to my family, especially to Lady Marlene… Elsa’s stepmother…”

“Oh.”

For Jin, the fact of giving Elsa the ring was all there was to it.

It wasn’t an official engagement, just a ring given in response to Elsa’s feelings.

“I understand. I know it’s not meant to be an engagement ring or anything like that.”

“…I’m sorry.”

In this world, the ring on the left-hand ring finger often symbolizes affection, with engagement or wedding rings commonly worn, especially among nobles.

However, Jin had heard that commoners were not as particular about it, yet he still intended to give the ring with heartfelt feelings.

“I understand. Anyway, I’ll go and visit tomorrow.”

“Please do.”

Come to think of it, Jin had never met Elsa’s stepmother, Lady Randall.

“Ah… It would be a breach of etiquette otherwise.”

Jin felt a bit down.