On September 19, Jin received a report from My Lord on the resources of the Kutsudo Mine.

"Yes, please."

"I guess so."

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"Oh, that's good news."

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The old man said that he dug in a zigzag direction.

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"There's no need to secure that much since we have it on Horai Island, too."

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"That's good. And the contents?"

"Oh, that's good, especially the platinum group elements, which are not useful in the current world, so let's secure them here.

Platinum group elements are useless metals or ores because of their high melting points.

Platinum, iridium, osmium, palladium, rhodium, and ruthenium are platinum group elements, but even palladium, which has the lowest melting point, melts at 1555 degrees Celsius.

The highest, osmium, has a melting point of 2697 degrees Celsius.

Gold and silver have melting points of 1063 and 961 degrees Celsius, respectively.

However, this is not a problem for Jin because of his engineering magic.

These platinum group elements are often in the form of alloys, and at present in Ars, they cannot be separated into individual elements except in Horai Island, the Nordic Federation, and the laboratories of <>.

Therefore, is usually an alloy, and although there is a <>, it is treated more like a commemorative medal than a currency.

I'll leave you to talk about it.

As for Jin, more than half of the project was to redevelop the Kutsudo Mine for the redevelopment of Toka Village, so it can be said that the goal has been achieved approximately.

Incidentally, the nearest village or town to the Kutudo Mine is not Toka but Dopa.

Doppa is the next town after the villages of Kayna, Toka, and Lac Noh. The next town is Charles.

Therefore, ores and ingots from the Kutsud mine are sent to Doppa.

"The goal is to improve the economic condition of the Klein Kingdom, and at the very least, to have a road built to Doppa, right?"

However, the road from the town of Doppa to the Kutsudo mine is a steep uphill, and wagons are not allowed to pass.

The ore and ingots are carried by horseback.

"From the town of Doppa to the village of Toka is a day and a half's journey by horseback, isn't it?"

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The old man's opinion was that it was not enough to redevelop only the village of Toka to improve this road, and that the towns along the road would soon become desolate again, even if they became lively for a while.

"Last time, you analyzed that this was the reason why Toka village was deserted, right?"

Therefore, although it will take some time, we are trying to revitalize the towns and villages north of Charles <.

One of the moves was the redevelopment of the Kutsud mine.

This would indirectly benefit the village of Toka.

Of course, the new airfield would be a direct benefit.

"Now all we need is a place to stay.

A hotel being built by the Kingdom of Klein on the outskirts of Toka village.

"That's modeled after the <>, right?"

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"Is it strong enough?"

Jade is very tough because of its dense structure and will not crack easily even if you hit it with a hammer, but granite is brittle and will crack.

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"...... let's go take a look."

It would be a disaster if the floor fell out after the guests came in.

Jin decided to go take a look in the near future.

"What else do you have?"

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"Well, that's good to know."

<<> The air race is less than a month away.

Jin, who intends to be a supporter this time, is making sure that nothing will go wrong with the event.

"This kind of behind-the-scenes work is interesting.

This must be a new experience for him, and he is enjoying it.

Knowing this, the old man and Reiko helped him without saying anything unnecessary.

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"It's pretty much done."

On the western outskirts of the village of Toka, a hotel was being built at a rapid pace.

Viscount Gillette Fezza Lutria, head of the 3rd Technical Department of the Ministry of Magic and Technology, who had been entrusted with overseeing the construction, was talking to herself.

Next to him was his subordinate, Ritz Lakka, who was holding a timetable in his hand.

"But is granite enough?" he asked.

Granite would be brittle, he said.

"You worry too much. Of course I know that. That's why we're reinforcing it in key places with steel frames.

"The question is whether that is sufficient."

The Jade Pavilion on the Kunlun Island is, as its name suggests, made of jade, and is known for its sturdiness.

It's too late for accidents to happen.

"I understand your point. But considering the schedule. ......

"Then let's get a few more mages to help us!

"If we could do that, we would have no trouble."

This exchange was observed by the old man through his peepers.

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Naturally, it will affect the quality of the building.

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The old man concluded so.

He concluded so.

"Hmmm, I wonder if it would be good to have a <> for the construction.

Jin was thinking of countermeasures when he heard the report from the old man.

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"Yes, I suppose so."

The old man told me in more detail that there was a construction boom and marble and granite interiors were popular at one time.

"I see. It is indeed very fragile as it is, so I would like to strengthen it with magic.

Jin also understands the reason for this.

"So, that magic tool has already been forgotten, has it?

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"I knew it. ......"

But then, it can be revived once again.

Jin immediately set to work on the construction.