The location was moved to a small conference room and the ship review meeting began.

"Hmm, rudder and small turns. ......"

First, Marcia identified two major areas for improvement.

"For the rudder, it would be desirable to have both straight line stability and turning ability.

Marcia adds.

"...... is it possible to make such a rudder?"

"Simply increasing the area of the rudder would increase its effectiveness. ......

Jin looks thoughtful.

Tiberio then also spoke up.

"There is also a way to increase the number of rudders.

"Yes, that's right. However, the problem is that the larger the area, the heavier the weight, but also the heavier the operation.

When Jin pointed out the problems to be solved, Marcia and Rodrigo nodded their heads, and Tiberio nodded his head after a few moments, as if he had thought about it and was satisfied.

"The operation can be managed with power assist, and I think the weight increase can also be managed with materials."

"Oh!"

Rodrigo shouted as Jin added.

"As for the small turns, I'd like to do something with side thrusters."

"Yes, that's right. ......"

We've used them on the , so we should have no problem with them.

"We can place a Magi Water Jet, a magical water propulsion system, on the leading hull and draw jets for the side thrusters from there," he said.

"Then, if we put a pipe for the jet in the connecting beam with the rear hull ......"

Marcia and Rodrigo had already begun to envision the structure in their minds.

"Then again, maybe a rudder. The pilot's seat would be in the leading hull, and the rudder would be in the aft hull, one at a time.

At this point, Tiberio asked a question.

"Can't we put the rudder on the leading hull, at the end of it?　I think it would be effective if it changes the direction of the ship.

Jin nodded and then pointed out the problem.

"Yes, it would probably work. But there is a disadvantage that we can't overlook.

"What's that?"

"It's fragile."

"Oh."

Yes, the bow is the most fragile part of a boat, because of bumping and crashing.

Jin explained that if a rudder is attached to the bow, for example, the rudder would be damaged during berthing.

To prevent this, it would be necessary to add a cover or change the position of the rudder, but this would be a departure from the original intention.

"It's a difficult one. ......"

Tiberio was a little sullen,

No, it is important to have such an idea. On the other hand, it is also important for a designer to avoid being too rigidly attached to common sense.

Jin told me, and I recovered a little.

After a tea break at 3:00 p.m., the meeting continued until 5:00 p.m., and the approximate specifications were decided upon.

* * * * * * * * *

After the meeting, we took a bath to recover from the fatigue and had dinner.

Dinner consisted of rice, glass-boiled pork cutlet, croquette, miso soup with clam, vegetable salad, chilled tofu, and pickles.

Marcia likes the glass-boiled pork cutlet and Rodrigo likes the croquette.

Tiberio had never had miso soup with kurumu before, and he had three more bowls of it, saying he had never thought shellfish could be so tasty.

Jin was impressed by Tiberio's skill in using chopsticks.

He finished the meal with hojicha (roasted green tea).

"Thank you very much for the food.

"Ah, Jin's rice tastes so good, doesn't it? I guess the ingredients are different.

Marcia said with a satisfied look on her face.

"Yes,...... in case of shellfish, you don't need to use much broth. The shellfish itself makes a good soup stock. I think we only add a little bit of kombu soup stock as a secret ingredient."

"I see, maybe that secret taste is good."

"I see, that secret ingredient may be good. ...... Jin-sama also knows a lot about cooking.

Tiberio sipped his cup of hojicha (roasted green tea) and said sincerely, "No, I know a lot about cooking.

"No, I'd say I know a lot about cooking, but I'm more interested in eating good food."

Jin thinks that's what it comes down to.

We make an effort because we want to eat good food. He searches for ingredients. Devise seasonings. Create methods and means of cooking. All for the sake of good food.

Isn't that what making things is all about?

Jin said to himself.

"Because we need something, because we want something, because it is convenient. These thoughts are the driving force.

"That may be true."

"I know what you mean."

Rodrigo and Marcia also agreed with me.

"If you can't make it, you have to pay to buy it or ask someone to make it for you.

Tiberio seemed to understand.

"That's the way it is," he said.

"But it would be nice if I could make it myself.

"Wouldn't you think so?"

As for Jin, it's nice to hear that he agrees with the craftsman's sentiments.

"How about ......?"

Jin asked Tiberio how he felt about the two days he had spent on the boat.

Yes, I now understand, in a logical way, that shipbuilding is a difficult task. I think I still want to build boats.

"Well, that's good to hear."

Tiberio's answer satisfied Jin,

"You are welcome. Welcome to the world of shipbuilders, Mr. Tiberio.

Marcia also smiled and extended her hand to Tiberio.

"Nice to meet you, Marcia, Rodrigo."

Tiberio shook her hand with a slight smile.

Tiberio shook his hand.

"Well then, Marcia, take care of him."

The next day, the 19th, Jin left the village of Kaina and returned to Horai Island, leaving Tiberio in Marcia's care.

He left Kaina village and returned to Horai Island because he received a call that Chloe and Mio had a fever.

"Chloe!　Mio!　Are you okay?

"Oh, honey..."

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"I think it's measles. I think they may have caught it at the last trip to Leuthert."

But they were already cured, so they would be fine, Elsa said.

Jin looked at the two children, both of whom had no rash and were sleeping peacefully.

"If we cure them completely, they won't have antibodies, so we kept the symptoms very mild," she said.

Since it was impossible to make a vaccine, Jin could understand Elsa's treatment. Jin himself had contracted the disease as a child, so there was nothing to worry about.

"I'm sorry."

After explaining the twins' condition, Elsa apologized to Jin.

"I'm sorry for worrying you.

Jin spoke kindly to Erza.

"No, I think we were able to take care of the problem quickly because Erza was with me. But more importantly, is Erza okay?

"Well, I've had it since I was little."

"Oh, I see. She's probably tired from all the ...... nursing.　I'll take her for a minute.

I'll take over for a bit. Soleil and Luna are helping me.

"Okay. But don't be too hard on yourself, okay?

Thank you.

After this, the measles epidemic was about to spread around Leuthart, but Jin and Erza took immediate action and not a single person died.