The second day went without a hitch.

According to Reinhardt, the hull study is almost finished, and they are just about ready to match the propulsion system and finalize the details.

"Tomorrow, we can finally make a decision."

Jin will join the hull review tomorrow.

"Yeah, I'm looking forward to it."

Jin and Reinhardt go to the bathroom together again.

On this day, there was a guest in the bathroom ahead of them. It was Rodrigo.

"This is Jin-dono, Reinhardt-dono."

Rodrigo is in the bathtub, holding up one hand in greeting.

(He looks so skinny. ......)

Jin looked at Rodrigo's body and became a little worried.

Reinhardt is also short for his height and looks like a hunchback, but Rodrigo is even shorter than Reinhardt. He is more scrawny than tall. It is almost morbid.

Reinhardt, on the other hand, has been getting a little flabbier (some say he has a belly) lately, perhaps because of his marriage to Berthe, or perhaps because he has been working at his desk more as a lord.

"Haha, is it this body?　...... I was in bed until a little while ago."

Rodrigo smiled to himself as he noticed the slight frown on Jin's face when he looked at his body.

"No, no, I'm sorry."

Jin apologized, but Rodrigo laughed it off.

"It's okay. Anyone would feel the same way when they see this body. I'll be honest, gambling, booze and women. I'm ...... done with that now."

"Yes, ......."

While we were talking, another person came to take a bath.

"Hey, there's someone else here."

This is Xenelos Fort, a local magi engineer. In contrast to Rodrigo, this man has a sturdy physique.

"Mister Jin and Mister Reinhardt are from the capital city, aren't they?　Do you have a bathing custom there as well?"

Generos inquires as he pours a hot water over his head.

Yes, it has been increasing recently.

Reinhard answers. Generos asks a further question.

Not many have the custom of taking a bath, do they?

"Well, yes. Well, yes. You have to have plenty of water, and it is expensive and time-consuming to boil it. We also have to think about what to do with the leftover water.

You are right.

In this world of magic, we can use <> type magic to dispose of it, but it cannot be done free of charge.

For a while, Reinhard and Xenelos talked about nothing else.

Meanwhile, Rodrigo talks to Jin about various things.

"...... looks like it's going to be a pretty good ship. It's too bad they didn't adopt the catamaran.

"I think a smaller ship would have made more use of the advantages of a catamaran.

It's not much consolation, but Jin says something like that.

"Thank you very much. I am flattered to hear you say so, Jin-dono.

Jin liked the openness of this man's personality. So he decided to ask him a more in-depth question.

"You said you came from the Kingdom of Elias, didn't you?

But that word seemed to be forbidden. Rodrigo's face tightened.

"......Yes. My home country is the Kingdom of Elias. I did something over there that I ...... well, couldn't face my family. Oh, it's not a crime of any kind, is it?"

"Oh, I see. I see. ...... I'm afraid you've heard some bad things.

When Jin apologized, Rodrigo shook his head.

"No, I understand that you've come all the way to this faraway country and are curious about the reason.

Rodrigo waved his hand in front of his face as if to say, "Never mind," and continued.

"......I told you earlier. You've been gambling, you've been in debt, you've been in love with women, you've neglected your wife, and finally you've abandoned your family and run away, drinking to relieve your sorrows,...... and now here you are."

Rodrigo clapped his ribs against his chest and smiled sadly. Jin was concerned about his health.

"Rodrigo, your body is still not perfect, is it?"

"......Yes, yes. But even if I see a healer, I don't think I'll get any better, and it will cost me a lot of money. I'd rather leave something behind now, something I can be proud of."

After saying this, Rodrigo left the bathroom, leaving behind a voice that said, "Good-bye.

Reinhardt, Jin looked over at him and saw that he had finished talking with Xenelos. Or rather, he felt that he would get overtired if he soaked in the bathtub any longer.

They decided to get out of the water.

"......I guess I got a little too warm."

Jin and Reinhardt are still sweating after getting out of the hot water. They cooled off in the changing room, put on their clothes, and went outside.

From the window, they could see the lights of boats fishing at night on Lake Wass.

When I returned to my room, Elsa was standing at the door.

"...... you're late."

"......, yeah, I got a little caught up."

"Yeah."

She said she was bored in her room by herself, so she came here to play until dinner. So the three of us decided to go into Jin's room.

Reinhard asked Jin about the finished propulsion system.

"Oh, I did it this way so that it could be used on the ship," Reinhard said. ......"

Jin explains briefly. Both Reinhard and Erza could understand it.

"I see...you're Jin, aren't you?"

"I see. I don't think it's easy for ordinary people to come up with that method.

Ha, thank you.

"Tomorrow we'll combine the propulsion system with the ship and make the final adjustments."

Reinhard says happily. It is nice to have a closure.

That night, the old man calls me.

"I see. Where are they headed?"

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"Okay. Take your time. Let's take our time."

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* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

At the meeting on the 25th, opinions were actively exchanged from the morning.

Now that the propulsion system has been decided, the final shape of the vessel will also be decided. At the same time, the ancillary facilities are also decided.

Should they choose comfort or payload?

Should they choose speed or cruising distance?

A heated and controversial debate ensued.

A conclusion was reached over the course of the morning.

Since this is the first ship, the priority will be placed on habitability and cruising range.

"If there are no objections, we will stick to this policy. We will work out the details this afternoon."

No one objected to Kristof's declaration.

Everyone had high hopes for the new ship.

So, after lunch, everyone gathered in the conference room again.

The details were worked out with Mr. Jin. However, since the main outline of the project had already been completed, the main focus was on the adjustment of details.

Finally, the drawings were drawn up.

"I think the total length should be 40 meters," he said.

Then the width would be 10 meters.

Once the main dimensions were determined, all that remained was to measure the model and draw it up.

Jin and Elsa take measurements, and Rodrigo and Kubart draw the plans.

By the third break, the overall drawing was completed.

"This three-view plan that Jin-dono mentioned is very easy to understand.

The drawing is called the third angle method, which is a common mechanical drawing method. In this world, such precise drawings were not made.

This is probably due to the fact that paper had not yet been developed.

After a short break to quench our thirst with a cup of tea, we started drawing again.

This time it was parts drawings. Based on the completed drawings, we made drawings of various parts, which again took a long time.

"The dimensions are wrong there.

"Oh, my God, that's wrong. I have to rewrite it.

"You don't need to use new leather paper. "

Two days later, on November 27, all the drawings were completed.

Finally, the construction was to begin.