In the Research and Development Department

"It's not a good way to appear..."

"enviable?"

"I'm not jealous!"

　Ifrita, who was boasted by Aira with a triumphant look, got angry. By the way, she muttered that she was envious of the Lamia blacksmith behind him. Oh yes. It's quite unreasonable to hold Lamia like a princess. Her lower body is too long. And the lower half of that snake's body is a lump of muscle, so it's absurdly heavy. Ira told her before that she shouldn't ask Lamia about her weight.

"So, um, what should I start with?"

"First of all, I'll report on the progress while you guys are out. It's about improving the lightning gun, but regarding the reliability improvement, I solved it by changing the magic lead used in the magic circuit from a mithril copper alloy to a mithril silver alloy. At least I've endured up to 100 shots in a row, so I think that's enough."

"Hmm, the cost will go up, but it's a reasonable solution."

"As long as it's a weapon, reliability is important."

　It's a really satisfying improvement. By switching to a material with lower magic resistance and higher conductivity, the overheating of the magic circuit was suppressed.

"There are other small progresses, but the one that deserves special mention is the research on ceremonial building technology."

"Ceremonial building techniques?"

"The magic collection technique used in Adolism's cathedrals. I named it Ritual Construction Technique."

"Oh, I see. As the research progressed, how did it progress specifically?"

　Originally, I struggled to develop a mana trap technology that automatically collects mana, and then I focused on the effect of amplifying the miracle of recovery that the Adol church has. The structure, or rather the circuit, was quite complicated, and it took time to analyze.

"For the time being, I was just focusing on the part that collects magic power, and I was able to get results from that.

"Three-dimensional magic circle. I had a theory."

"I don't know if Adol church builders know about it and use it, but it's a field where mages and alchemists have theories but haven't been able to put it into practical use at all. I wonder where these architects learned about such a complicated three-dimensional magic circle."

"Hmm, a mystery."

　Somehow Isla and Ifrita are excited, but it's gibberish to me. In summary, it seems that in order to efficiently collect magic power, it is not enough to simply create a fine-mesh enclosure with mithril, which has high magical power conductivity, and it is necessary to stretch the magic power lines in a suitable shape. Moreover, the shape is relatively strictly determined, and if the shape collapses, the efficiency will drop immediately.

"Honestly, I can't say that I understand the content of the technology just because I can use it for the time being. Currently, the mithril copper alloy has the same efficiency as the pure mithril bird cage you made. It's to the extent that it can be put out with a conductor, and it lacks practicality."

"Further technical analysis and development is necessary"

"Yes.

"I hope that happens."

　That way, it will be easier to use tools that use magical power even in places that aren't close to the veins where magical power flows inexhaustibly, and it might be possible to create energy resources such as magic crystals. This would have a positive effect on the country's development.

"We are also researching continuous-fire magic guns and anti-physical barrier generators. Are you reviewing it?"

"The development of air-to-air equipment for Harpies is also ongoing.

"If you don't use mithril-type materials, it will be difficult."

　Other staff members in the R&D department also report. I see. I have almost no contact with repeated-fire magic guns, so as for mythril-type materials.

"It's possible for me to supply a large amount, but I can't use it for mass production."

"Since the production of magic iron and magic steel using veinholes has stabilized, I am asking the veinhole research institute in the Omit Great Wasteland to conduct research to see if the same treatment can be applied to silver and copper."

"Oh, over there."

　It was originally a base with a vein hole that was developed as the main base in the Omit wilderness. It seems that it was originally the capital of the Omit Kingdom, but as far as the eye can see, it is a desolate wasteland. Since I created the farmland, there shouldn't be any problem with self-sufficiency. Currently, it plays an important role as a base for producing and researching special items using vein holes, as well as trading with the elves of the Black Forest.

"So what about the ship?"

"The shipwright took the woodworkers and left for the battle early in the morning."

"Half of the mages on board are over there."

　Come to think of it, the staff in the R&D department is smaller than usual. Do you go to the ship for maintenance and inspection?

"Speaking of which, who is in charge of food technology?"

"You must be at the canning factory today.

"It seems that the new product will be a can of fresh vegetables that can be eaten immediately after opening."

"It was all meat-based, until now."

　All the herbivorous beastmen are looking happy. But what about canned fresh vegetables? Isn't it supposed to contain shredded cabbage? Pickles would be fine, but... No, why not just canned vegetables?

"Come to think of it, he said he wanted to expand the canning factory."

"You want three more lines?"

"It's easy to make the box bigger, but it takes a lot of manpower, equipment, and material production."

　When it comes to increasing the number of lines, it is necessary to prepare various things such as manufacturing cans for canning, alchemy magic tools for lids, cooking equipment, and securing manpower. I will have to talk to Melty, and I will need to confirm with the commercial guild regarding the increase in production of cans.

"For the time being, I'll do the payment business later, so I'll consider it positively. Either way, I can't let the excess food rot."

　Due to the farmland I made, the food production in the Merinard Kingdom has gone beyond stability and is in excess. Of course, the movement to export the food to other countries is progressing, but if it can be canned that can withstand long-term storage, the added value will increase. Of course, it's impossible to put everything in a can, so I guess they'll put it in a big bottle and sell it as a preserved food like traditional pickles. If it's a grain or bean that lasts for a long time, I can sell it as it is.

　After that, after receiving a detailed report, I decided to quit the research and development department and head to my own office. Ah, I'm busy, I'm busy... I have a lot to do.