Warmth and Happiness

　The airship we were on was heading east and east, passing towns, villages, and highways on the way to Mellinesburg. Just like on the way there, on the way back there would have been a lot of disappointment in witnessing the magic airship, but since it was the second time, it probably wouldn't have caused as much of a fuss as on the way there. perhaps.

　When we entered Merinard Kingdom's territory, we used the golem communication device to inform us that we were operating from the Dragonis Mountain Kingdom to Melinesburg, so information should have been transmitted to the lords and guardians of the towns where the golem communication devices were installed. is. Since an information network with golem communication devices has already been formed within the Merinard Kingdom, similar information should have already been transmitted to Merinesburg.

　There are no flying monsters in the Melinard Kingdom territory that threaten the magic airship, so the operation itself is peaceful. The lunch menu consists of dried pasta with canned meat sauce and canned soup. The soup also uses corn-like grains that seem to have been procured in the Dragonis Mountain Kingdom.

　Fumu, crops similar to corn were grown in the Elf Village and Melinard Kingdom, but they weren't as sweet as this. The variety may be different from the one made in the Dragonis Mountain Kingdom.

"I'll have to overhaul when I get home."

"Hmm, I need to see what kind of load is applied. For now, I'm worried about the magic stone furnace, the magic transmission line, and the area around the landing gear."

"That's right. Especially the magic transmission line around the lightning gun may be burdened."

　The lightning gun itself also needs to develop a modified version, and I often do it after returning home. It seems that the Dragonis Mountain Kingdom also wanted to set up an embassy in the same way as the Varyag Empire, so it would be necessary to proceed with securing the land and properties. In the worst case, if I can secure a site, I can build the embassy... No, I'm not in a hurry, so wouldn't it be better to get a job as an architect? I'm sure it would be cheaper and faster if I did it, but the local construction industry will only continue to decline. It's useless if you don't think about where to use it.

　While I was talking with Aira about the maintenance and overhaul of the magic airship, and talking with Dryada about building the embassy, ​​securing its site, and trading, I finally got a report that Melinesburg was in sight. Has entered.

"At last."

"Yes. As Melinez Bull approaches, I feel like I suddenly want to see everyone's faces."

　Dryada says so and smiles. For some reason, Dryada and the other sisters are on good terms. From Dryada's point of view, Ifrita, Aquawill, and Sylphy are cute little sisters.

"I wonder if Elise and Conrad are doing well… I hope Harpies and the others aren't injured or sick."

　A baby's physical condition can become a serious problem after all. No particular contact has been received at this time, and above all, there are many priests, mages, and alchemists in the castle. On top of that, I have Life Potion and Cure Disease Potion that I made, so I don't think there's anything to worry about, but I'm still worried about it. Harpies are all energetic children, so it seems that they will get injured while practicing flying.

"He looks like his father."

"Because he's my father.

　I still haven't found the path to what a father should be in this world. Even the image of the ideal father in Japan, rather than the earth, is vague. Well, at that time, there will be no choice but to hit the best move at that time.

"Kosuke will land soon."

"Understood. Don't hit the castle."

　The landing point is a temporary landing site built behind the royal castle. I should probably make a dedicated landing site sometime soon. Considering the possibility of trading using magic airships, it would be better if it was near the commercial district. There are many warehouses in that area. The closer it is, the easier it is to load and unload.

　While I was thinking about such things, the magic airship began to land and gradually began to lower its altitude. Being able to stand still in the air and move up and down vertically is really convenient.

　The magic airship landed at the temporary landing site behind the castle without any problems. At that moment, a sigh of relief resounded on the bridge. After all, don't be the most careful when landing. If you are not careful, there is a possibility that you will fall sideways. I'd like to think of a way to land safely with automatic control somehow, but that would require the development of golem control technology. Unfortunately, with my ability, I can't do anything except edit the golem core. It's easy to make a golem for combat, and if you have the actual thing, you can make as many copies as you like by duplicating the contents of the core.

"Everyone, thank you for your hard work. There's still some work to be done, but this is the end of the job. I'll leave temporary bonuses for Isla, Ted, and Darko, so soldiers will receive bonuses from their respective captains, and everyone else will receive bonuses from Isla. Please take this and rest for today."

　When I used the magic speaking tube to convey this to all the ships, it seemed that cheers went up from all over the ship. On the bridge, all the mages are looking at me and Isla with expressions of relief and joy on their faces.

"That's it, nice to meet you. A bonus of three small gold coins per person."

"I see."

　I put the bag full of small gold coins on the wide table on the bridge - mainly a table to spread out the map - and entrusted it to Aira. Similarly, I entrusted each of Ted and Darko with a bag full of small gold coins. I'll tell you to return the rest to me via Isla. In addition, Ted and Darko were given five small gold coins as a bonus. By the way, one small gold coin is roughly equivalent to one month's living expenses. It's difficult to convert to Japanese monetary value because prices are different, but there's no problem in thinking that one small gold coin is worth about 100,000 yen.

"Do you play big?"

"You can't get enough of a royal prince, right? I'm not in trouble with money at all."

　It's no joke, my inventory contains assets that easily exceed the national budget of the Varyag Empire, let alone the Merinard Kingdom. Hundreds of small gold coins are scraps.

"Alright, let's get off. If I don't get off, the other soldiers won't be able to get off either."

　This is the top of this ship, after all. At times like this, you should cut your teeth.

　I go down from the upper deck to the hold with Dryada and have the soldiers open the cargo port on the bow. Then, Sylphy and the others were waiting at the opening of the delivery port.

"I'm home, Sylphy."

"Welcome back, Kosuke. Nice to meet you."

　Today, Sylphy was wearing a red-based dress instead of her usual bodysuit-like battle attire. It feels very fresh.

"Welcome back"

　Saying that again, Sylphy hugged me. I hug Sylphy back and enjoy Sylphy's warmth. Oh, how soothing. More than words, this feeling of holding a loved one in your arms is more precious than anything else. I guess this is what happiness is.

　While thinking that, I kept hugging Sylphy until Melty cleared her throat and made a small protest.