To my surprise, the Raglan Shokai branch even had a .

In other words, a corner where they would process the materials you bought to some extent, including cutting.

(Definitely a home improvement center. ......)

And it was Jin who guessed that he was the one who recommended it 400 years ago.

* * * *

After enjoying the Raglan Shokai branch, which was a home center of sorts, Jin and his friends came outside again.

"Well, they have a lot of things here."

"Yes, cooking utensils nowadays haven't changed much, have they?

"That's because the cooking process itself doesn't change that much. Cutting, chopping, shaving, simmering, baking, boiling, deep-frying, and steaming. ......

Mr. and Mrs. Reinhardt were exchanging opinions about cooking utensils.

"Kuhu, it was interesting because there were quite a few alchemical tools. A little more sophisticated?"

Saki is happy to see the alchemical ...... tools, in short, the apparatuses for chemical experiments.

"Well, it's not as good as the laboratory in Horai Island..."

"Saki, you can't compare them."

Saki and Erza were also talking to each other in a friendly manner.

Jin, on the other hand, is talking to Tzik about various topics.

"So, half of your products are sold on consignment from the stores in this town?"

"Yes."

I thought it was a home improvement center, but it was also a shopping mall of sorts.

Then, there must not be much trouble for the individual store owners.

It seems that the current Raglan Company has a policy of not having hostile relations with the local community.

The addition of a home center-like function was advised by Jin, who lived 400 years ago. It seems to be taking shape little by little.

(That's why it's like a home improvement center, a shopping mall, or a department store ......)

Jin also somewhat agreed with the story.

"Also, the only thing you don't have in here is medicine."

"Oh."

In this town, medicines can only be handled by a qualified healer, Tzik said.

And that there are two apothecaries and healing centers.

"I guess that makes sense."

The town has less than 1,000 inhabitants, so it seems to be able to get by.

"Where did the medicine come from?"

Then Elsa joined us, perhaps having heard the word <>.

"Most of them are derived from living things, some from minerals, and a very small part from alchemy.

Not much has changed in this area in the past 400 years.

After all, since healing magic cures a great deal of diseases and injuries, the demand for medicines is low. Therefore, the development in that area has been slow.

"Dear Elsa, in today's world, due to the improvement of the food situation, the spread of basic nutrition, and the improvement of public health, the average life expectancy has increased and the mortality rate of newborns and infants has decreased significantly.

"...... so. Good."

It seems that such realistic information is hard to come by on the Moon.

And Elsa seemed to be very satisfied with this information.

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

The group began to tour the town again.

"Oh, that store over there is a barbershop.

"Oh, yeah."

Jin thought to himself, "Come to think of it, we rarely see barbershops in this part of the world.

So he asked Reinhardt about it,

"Well, ......, I guess you're right. Nobles would definitely get their hair done at home.

"Yes, that's true. But even common people get their hair cut at home, don't they?"

In other words, they did not go out of their way to pay to have their hair cut.

"Then, what about the wealthy?"

What about those who are somewhere between the aristocrats and the common people?　Jin asked.

"Well, maybe they call a barber, don't they?

"Yes, that's right. There are good hairdressers and barbers in the palace.

"I see."

Jin recalled that there was also a profession called "hair stylist" in the historical dramas he had seen in the Director's videos.

"So you don't call them at home, you go to them yourself."

Reinhardt muttered as he looked at the barbershop sign.

I only caught a glimpse of it from the outside, but it seems to be quite a thriving business.

"In my world, it was a place for socializing, if I may exaggerate a bit.

Jin said, remembering the barbershop.

In Japan today, it seems that beauty parlors and beauty shops are more prosperous than barbershops, but Jin was a barbershop man.

But Jin was a barber.

After leaving the barbershop, the group continued on.

"What about educational institutions?"

As a former lord, Reinhardt was curious.

"Yes. Yes, there is a classroom for primary education.

"Yes, that's right."

Reinhardt looks a little relieved when he hears Zeke's answer.

"After the secondary education, the main family, the Randalls, will be in their own territory. The higher education will be in the royal capital, right?

I see.

What is the content of primary education?

Yes. Reading, writing, arithmetic, and simple sanitation.

"I see. That's good.

It is good for children to learn the habits of hand washing and gargling, and first aid in case of injury.

"Do you know what secondary education is like?"

"Yes. Yes. It is an extension of elementary education, plus rudiments of science, simple geometry, health and physical education, etiquette, etc."

"Hmmm... ......"

Then Reinhardt also asks a question.

"Are there any educational institutions for magical engineering?"

"We have three Magi Engineers who each teach a class. One of them has a little bit of Reinhardt's blood.

"Oh."

Reinhardt's face suddenly became interested when he heard that.

"Would you like to visit?"

"...... is it okay, guys?"

The answer to Reinhardt's question was a resounding yes.

"This way."

Fifteen minutes' walk away, a small but sturdy stone building.

"<> or ......"

The name is Berlich Becker, and it was split off from the Randall family five generations ago.

"You must be a commoner."

Reinhardt guessed that the daughter had married into the commoners, since she was not a Randall. And it seems to be right.

"Yes. He was a famous magi engineer at that time, and has inherited this workshop since then.

And he is very dedicated to the training of his successors, Tzik explained.

"I see. ...... that's all you need to hear."

"Reinhard, you don't want to go?"

"Yes, it's okay. It's my choice and there's nothing I can do about it.

"Really?"

Jin smiled bitterly. Jin himself has been meddling with his descendants and relatives for a long time.

So,

"Well, if Reinhardt doesn't want to go, that's fine. I'll go check it out."

"Me too."

Reinhardt was flustered when he saw Jin and Erza heading for the workshop together and Reiko following them.

"Well, in that case, I'll go with you!

And he hurried after them.