Chapter 430: Finally, The Decision (1/2)
June 29th was the last day of the month.
There are 30 days in a month according to this world’s calendar. However, the long summer months, June through August, had only 29 days.
As a result, a whole year consisted of 357 days. There was also no concept of days of the week. Therefore, calling the same date of the month in each year with the same name would be no problem at all.
“Ah, today is the deadline for me to give a reply …”
That was the final day Jin had to reply to Empress Gelhart Hilde Von Rubies Shouro.
“I was intending to reply with the Fuso Island plan …”
However, that proposal had been rejected.
“Well, at least for Her Majesty and the kingdom that gave me the title of Magi Craft Meister …”
The night before, Jin consulted with Laojun regarding which course of action that would get the best out of the current situation.
* * *
Shouro Imperial Palace.
“Is Jin not here yet?”
Empress Gelhart was waiting for Jin to come into the office.
The pile of documents to be read had not diminished at all. The Prime Minister had been out for another matter since morning. There was only a maid and a guard in the room.
The time was 9 AM. A messenger knocked on the door and delivered the words.
“Your Majesty, Sir Jin Nidou wishes to see you.”
“L-let him in immediately.”
Fifteen minutes later, the door to the office opened, and Jin entered the room.
“I’ve been waiting, Sir Jin Nidou.”
“My apologies to have kept you waiting.”
“You’re here to give me your answer, I presume?”
“Yes.”
The Empress leaned forward in anticipation. After making a slightly regrettable expression, Jin replied,
“… I can’t serve you.”
He muttered briefly.
“Eh …?!”
The Empress reacted in a manner not befitting of an empress as Jin’s response took her by surprise.
“I-I see … Well, that’s too bad … Too bad, indeed …”
Her expression was as if she was about to cry any moment now.
“I’m truly sorry I couldn’t meet your expectation.”
Jin bowed and apologized.
“But …”
Looking at the depressed empress, Jin continued.
“I would like to introduce ‘science’,”
“Eh?!”
The Empress perked up her head.
“… Um, I have prepared someone outside …”
“Let him in! Let him in!”
Without consulting with everyone, the Empress gave her permission. The faces of the maid and guard standing next to her twicthed a little.
“Y-yes, then … Reiko, please bring him in since I’ve got permission.”
“Yes, father.”
The door opened, and Reiko with … another Automata came in.
“And this Automata is …?”
His appearance was masculine. He looked to be in his mid-20s. He had a normal overall appearance.
His physique was normal as well. However, he was wearing an outfit that was rarely seen in the Shouro Empire. A navy blue suit with a white shirt. It resembled a suit one would wear to a job interview.
“This is Führer. He’s loaded with scientific knowledge. I would like to give him to you as a present.”
He was Jin’s last resort to apologize for turning down the offer.
He was loaded with the transcription of science and mathematics (arithmetic) that was generally taught in elementary schools in modern earth. Jin’s thought was to have this Automata teach science so it could bring benefits for the people in the Empire.