Volume 4 - Chapter 2 – Failure Teaches Success (1/2)
04-02 Failure Teaches Success
The next day, Jin started making the magic communication device.
A magic eye would fly and send information from a distance to a magic screen.
Free ether, that fills space, vibrates under certain conditions and can transmit a wave. It is similar to the relationship between air and sound.
Taking advantage of this, a magic tool capable of transmitting sound was also developed. The device was named ManaCom. (TLSilent: something like mana communication I think.)
A magic screen and magic eye where combined to make a TeleCom.
「Right, you can now communicate with the ground with this.」
A protective device was then prepared.
「Some sort of barrier, it would be nice if it could reduce the physical impact on the body.」
The idea was so that you wouldn’t get hurt in a plane crash.
A magic device that created a barrier against physical damage was placed under the seat.
In case of escaping, a parachute was needed. Jin made a parachute from the thread of a Ground Spider. It is both light and durable.
「If you attach a small Magic Jet Engine, you can slow the descent velocity and control the movement.」
This is different from a normal parachute and the benefits are still unknown.
After that, with all the safety measures, construction started on Unit 2.
The base was the same as the first unit except the shape was changed to a more sophisticated form. Parts where more strength was necessary was reinforced with Adamantium.
Furthermore, an extra seat was made for Reiko.
So far so good.
The problem is how to avoid sucking in solid materials into the engine.
Jin was troubled by this problem for some time, then he suddenly got it.
It was placed under the seat, a physical defence ward.
It was a barrier but the was no problem with people inside running out of Oxygen. That meant that it lets air through it.
「Ah, but I’m not sure if it blocks winds above a certain speed.」
It would let magic such as Strong Wind or Blowing Wind through.
「Ehh, I see, the Magic Formula here……does this.」
Jin started to investigate the Magic Formula of the physical barrier ward.
Previously in Blue Land, he demonstrated his ability to evaluate Beana’s magic tools.
As a result, the air intake inlet was made to repel substances other than gas. Liquids and solids were blocked by the barrier.
The barrier could cover the entire body of the plane.
The only drawback was that it would let wind magic through.
Finally, a Magi Crystal was added as spare fuel. Should the ether converter fail, it would still be able to land safely.
「In the end, the security measures have to be considered.」
The control core of the navigational aid system was recovered from Unit 1 and was copied to stabilize flight.
「Alright, let’s go.」
That afternoon, prototype Unit 2, loaded with Jin and Reiko, soared into the sky above Hourai Island.
「Wow, this really feels great.」
Jin was ecstatically flying in the sky for the first time. Incidentally, the manoeuvres were mainly done by Reiko.
「Father, this plane is a lot more stable.」
Even though the final shape was adjusted by intuition, it seems to have worked.
「Failure teaches success, don’t be troubled by it. The efficiency of the new model has risen.」
With Reiko as the instructor, Jin started learning how to steer the plane.
「Please slowly get familiar with the controls.」
Gradually, the steering transferred from Reiko to Jin, by evening, Jin was flying the plane by himself.
This was possible due to the navigational system.
(TLSilent: I’ve basically given up on this pair of sentences, I have no idea what they mean.)
「Ah, this feels great.」
After safely landing, Jin was in a good mood. Reiko was also happy.
「It feels like I’ve seen some good dreams today.」
Soleil and Luna are waiting at the house with dinner waiting. Jin walked back with a light gait.