"The winner, by a narrow margin, was number 9!

The venue was filled with a stormy cheer. .......

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

"Oh, Lo, you're one step short."

Theon muttered a little disappointed.

It was a very close margin, as they say in horse racing.

"Master Theon, I'm sorry about your great-grandson."

Josephine Lumeth Klein, Queen of the Kingdom of Klein called out.

"Yes. But I'm sure he will use this as a springboard for further growth.

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

The fourth place finisher was number 7! The crowd was again applauding.

At this time, the venue was filled with applause and cheers.

The audience applauded and cheered loudly at this time as well.

"That was close, Mr. Rhodes."

"Yes. It seems that the difference in the tuning of the aircraft was more apparent in the end than in the performance of the aircraft .......

Rubina and Grina were analyzing the race together.

"But the final push was great."

"Yes, it was. I guess you could call it bottoming power. ...... Oh, I see."

Suddenly Rubina's voice rose.

"Rubina, what did you find out?"

"Yes. "Yeah. Not so much as I figured it out, but... ...... you know, Jin-sama, I think so too, but I was wondering if it would be a good idea to estimate a little more than the < when making it.

This is a similar idea to the safety factor. The human body normally moves with a margin of safety, so that when the time comes, it can use its "foolproof power of fire", and if an arm or a leg is injured, the remaining body parts can assist it.

"Does that mean we shouldn't make it just short of the required performance?"

That's what I mean!

"But that's an aspect that only Jin-sama can do. ......

Grina says that it is only Jin who can make something that exceeds the required performance by more than double or more. But Rubina says,

"You can't give up there!"

She remained positive. She is indeed the first <.

* * * *

"Well, that was exciting, wasn't it, Your Majesty!

"Yes, indeed. Let's make a budget so that we can have these races on a consistent basis.

"Yes, Your Majesty. We should invite not only spectators but also participants from all over the world and make it a big event. ...... like the speedboat races in Potrock."

"It was fun, mother!"

"It really was. I hope we will have more of these events in the future."

The people of the Klein Kingdom were very impressed with the race.

"Well, it was a great race. It was simple, but deep.

Ernest XVII, CEO Emeritus of the Royal Factory of the Kingdom of Egelea, said to his aide Canaj Parosofa.

Yes, I think you are right. I think we should develop it in our country and try to keep up with the times.

"You think so too?"

From now on, the development of wind-powered floaters (blow floaters) will be a popular activity in the Kingdom of Egelea.

"Oh, it was wonderful, wasn't it, sister!"

"Yes, it was. When we go back to ......, shall we appeal for the necessity of developing a small aircraft and get the money for the development?

"Yes, sister!

< and deputy director of the Aeronautics Laboratory, and her subordinate, Ciel Azure, nodded at each other.

Edda Yima, a technician from the Nostalgia Party, was also impressed by the high level of technology of the Nordic Federation,

"This is a good sign that we have come to the right place. I will have to compile a detailed report.

I have to prepare a detailed report," she said, feeling motivated.

* * * *

"Ah, one step ...... or maybe half a step short."

At Horaijima, too, Jin and the others were excited to see the dead heat at the finish line.

"Rhodes was close, too. ...... number 9, Kondak must have been a little out of tune.

Jin said,

Jin said, "Isn't it Jin who didn't announce the details of the race until just before the race?　I guess that's why many of the aircraft were not adjusted halfway, isn't it?

Reinhard said.

"Yes, I have that dislike. I was wondering which would be better ......."

Jin replied,

"Well, Jin might be able to make an aircraft that can win in any situation, but I don't think it's the one for this competition," he said.

He says.

"The Road Toss has been adjusted to cope with a variety of situations. The number 9 was a speed bet. That's the difference, isn't it?"

"That's the difference, isn't it? I didn't think of that possibility beforehand. I regret that."

Jin regretted that he had pursued his own taste too much this time.

Perhaps if the race had been a series of technical courses, the number 9 would have been lower in the standings.

"Next time, I'll announce the details of the race in advance," he said.

"That would be normal. "Next time, we will announce the race details in advance," he said, "that would be normal. It was fun to watch."

Reinhardt followed up with Hitoshi,

"Yes, yes, it was, Jin.

Saki nodded.

"Jin-san, thank you very much for your efforts for the development of Toka village!"

Licia bowed her head as well.

"Well, it was a very exciting event, wasn't it, commentator Makina-san?

"Yes, it was. The next race is still undecided, but I think we can make it a series. In that case, it would be more exciting if we change the content of the races.

"Oh, yes, like what, for example?"

"Well, what kind of things, for example?" "Well, I can think of some kind of flying area where poles are set up in a row and you fly between them in a zigzag pattern, or through rings, ......."

"I see, that sounds interesting!"

"But I'm glad you didn't have any accidents."

The only thing caught in the warding was the part that had just been purged by the number 2.

"The wards are supposed to gently catch any falling objects," he said. It can hold up to about one ton.

Makina's explanation astonished those who heard it.

"This is under my control. I will not give it to any particular person, organization, or nation.

He also reminded them that he had no intention of giving it to any particular person, organization, or nation.

"That's a shame."

Someone muttered.

That's probably true. It can hold up to one ton, which would negate most physical attacks.

* * * * * *

"Now, until 45 minutes from now, we will be preparing for the award ceremony and the popularity contest.

Yuzo Mayaka announces.

"Please place your ballots in the ballot boxes from 1 to 10. This has nothing to do with race standings.

During this 45-minute period, spectators cast their ballots, go to the bathroom, etc.

"The final event of the day will be a demonstration by <>, Jin Nido."

The purpose of bringing Jin's model flight to the end was to prevent the audience from leaving before the awards ceremony, but even without that, none of the audience seemed to have any intention of leaving.

"But this bathroom is a surprise," he said.

"No, not at all."

"I didn't realize this was a temporary restroom. ......"

I'm curious to know how it works.

I hear it was made by Makina-dono.

The temporary toilet was another surprise.

The construction was simple.

A magic circle is carved invisibly into the receptacle of the toilet bowl, and the excrement is sent to the waste disposal site.

<, the waste that appears on the receiving side is pulled by gravity and falls down.

The toilet seat has a < magic circle engraved on it to prevent stains.

Paper is not provided, but is sold at a store near the toilets.

The toilet seat is heated, but it is not a wash toilet.

The time passed.

And time flies.

At the end of the scheduled 45 minutes, the ballot boxes were taken away by the convention officials. The votes will now be counted.