Chapter 326: Tran’s Return Home and Consideration of the Voyage

Tran‘s words were sincere, and I could feel an enthusiasm worthy of trust. Rosso also conveyed that he would lay the groundwork on his end so that His Majesty the King of the Kingdom of Scuderia would consider the alliance with the Kingdom of Fiesta positively. Well, if it’s the gung-ho His Majesty Dino En Tsora Bellrinet, he seems like the type who would give permission just by seeing the large ship.

For the next two days, Tran seemed busy with preparations for departure, so there wasn’t much room for conversation. Before I knew it, the day of Tran‘s departure arrived, and we all went to the port to see him off.

By the way, the coastal part of the town of Tribute had changed significantly over these two days. The pier for large ships I made first hadn’t changed in that it can handle up to two ships, but on the way to that pier, a wharf for medium and small ships was built, and two of Van-kun’s special medium-sized ships made as prototypes are moored there. I tried to further improve upon the shipbuilding technology taught by Tran in my own way, but it didn’t go very well. As expected, it doesn’t seem like I can easily catch up to the technology of a country that has been researching ships for hundreds of years.

“…I wanted you to teach me more about ships.”

When I said that during the pre-departure greetings, Tran replied with a wry smile.

“It is alright. I promise to return to my kingdom immediately and come back with a good answer.”

“Really? Will you be back in about a month at the earliest? If so, we have to hurry too.”

“N-No, I think a round trip in one month is difficult, to say the least…”

I checked with high hopes, but Tran said that while laughing in a troubled way. Truly regrettable.

“Lord Van, you should not say unreasonable things.”

“It will likely take us more than a month just to have an audience with His Majesty.”

Admonished by Rosso and Panamera, I nodded silently, thinking it couldn’t be helped. It is truly a shame when there are so many interesting things full of possibilities right in front of me. This feeling is like when I heard a sequel to a game I loved as a child was coming out and got excited, only to be disappointed when a one-year delay was announced. Even though it can’t be helped, I want the developers to do their best to the limit. I’ll pay double.

“Alright, then we set sail! Hoist the sails!”

“Aye!”

When Tran returned to the deck and gave instructions to the crew, spirited voices echoed from all over the deck. The warship boasted by the Kingdom of Fiesta, the Fleetwood. That ship shining in silver looks special at a glance. It’s super cool.

“…Come to think of it, it’s shining silver and cool, but since it’s clear weather today, it looks like it would hurt your eyes. It seems like it would reflect the sunlight like crazy.”

“Eh? What is it?”

“No, it’s nothing.”

Till asked back, but I laughed and glossed over it while waving at the receding Fleetwood.

“…That was an amazing ship. I never even imagined there was a country across the sea.”

Arte said that deeply moved, watching over the receding Fleetwood. Panamera smiled at Arte‘s words, crossed her arms, and spoke.

“It is interesting. However, eventually that ship will also be operated by our Kingdom of Scuderia… Isn’t that right, Boy?”

Being told that by Panamera, I shrugged my shoulders with a wry smile.

“I’d like to say ‘that’s right,’ but… there’s nothing I can do without knowing what those metal plates are. I can imitate just the appearance, though.”

When I answered so, Rosso, who was listening nearby, shook his shoulders and laughed.

“Hahahaha! Just being able to imitate and build that large ship is more than enough. His Majesty will surely be surprised as well.”

“Indeed… I never thought a ship could be built in one day.”

Even Talga said such a thing to Rosso‘s words.

“No, no, I’m always building forts and houses, you know.”

When I said that to Talga, a dry laugh went up.

“Ha, haha… Just as a castle carpenter cannot build a ship, I thought it would be difficult to build a ship without knowledge and experience, even for Lord Van. To think you could create a prototype just by seeing it…”

In response to such impressions, I sighed loudly with dissatisfaction.

“In the end, it’s just the shape. However, I wonder if it can manage sailing in the near seas somehow…”

Muttering that far, I thought of a good idea. That’s it. Let’s go to the Royal Capital by ship.

“That’s it, let’s go to the Royal Capital by ship!”

I voiced my thoughts exactly as they were. At that, Rosso and Panamera turned around.

“By ship? I cannot permit that, as expected.”

“That is reckless no matter how you look at it, Boy.”

The two voiced negative opinions with difficult faces. I pursed my lips and brought my dissatisfaction to the forefront.

“Eeh. I think His Majesty would be extremely surprised if we went to the Royal Capital by ship…”

“You just want to surprise him, don’t you.”

I was told that with an exasperated face.

“The means to move the ship are insufficient. It won’t be a proper voyage. If things go poorly, you might sink the ship.”

Being pursued by Rosso as well, I had no choice but to fall silent. This means I need Tran to come back as soon as possible.

By the way, considering the possibility that a different envoy might come during the next visit from the Kingdom of Fiesta, it was decided that the large ship made imitating the Fleetwood would be returned to Wood Blocks for now. It is doubly disappointing.