After finishing the day’s training, Jin and the others began to tidy up the workshop.
Jin turned to Freddie and spoke. "Alright, let's check your aptitude for Trans Info one last time."
Experience had shown that when the Forming skill improved, the level of Trans Info aptitude tended to rise along with it.
"Understood... Trans Info."
"Trace System... Father, he has reached level 4."
"Oh, has he?"
As expected, the session proved that this training could indeed raise the level of one's Trans Info aptitude.
"Wow... The 'previous' Jin-sama never mentioned this," Marikka remarked, looking impressed.
"Hmm, I wonder why?"
Knowing that his future self was still fundamentally him, Jin couldn't quite fathom why he would have stopped using this specific method.
Perhaps Trans Info wasn't prioritized for some reason.
It was possible that once magi-devices capable of performing Trans Info were developed, training the skill manually lost its priority. Jin surmised that this was why the more efficient simulation-based curriculum had become the standard.
When he sought confirmation from Laojun, the reply was immediate.
『It is exactly as you suspect, My Lord.』
『However, almost all such magi-devices were lost during the Magic Federation Rebellion.』
"That makes sense."
It seemed that while the magi-devices were gone, only the newer training curriculum had survived the ages.
"In that case, it would be highly beneficial to have Rubina and the others from Onogoro Island undergo this training as well."
『Indeed, My Lord.』
"Um, does that mean the current curriculum is inadequate?" Marikka asked with an apologetic expression.
"No, I wouldn't say that. There aren't many situations where one actually needs to use Trans Info."
Jin explained that if they were simply exchanging basic data, there was no need for a high skill level.
"Level 4 is enough to handle general knowledge."
Jin soothed Marikka's concerns, explaining that if they simply waited for the level to rise naturally, they could eventually reach level 6. That was more than enough for subconscious communication, so there was no need to be pessimistic.
"Besides, this kind of education depends heavily on an individual's personal aptitude."
Just as they finished their discussion, Reiko spoke up.
"Father, the cleanup is complete."
While Jin had been lost in thought, his hands had stopped moving, and Reiko had handled the rest of the tidying for him.
"Oh, sorry about that. Thanks, Reiko....Well then, let's have a soak in the hot spring and then get some dinner."
"I'm... exhausted..." Freddie groaned, going limp as he relaxed in the hot spring.
Jin offered him some encouragement.
"But you're definitely making progress. Tomorrow, we’ll work on Trans Info training. Once you master that, the first stage will be complete."
"Wait, really?"
"Yeah. I’ll be able to transfer all the necessary knowledge directly to you."
"Can I really improve that quickly...?"
However, Jin didn't want him to rely solely on transferred knowledge. He decided to give the boy a firm warning.
"Mind you, this only works for a select few with the right talent. It’s not a method that can be applied to everyone."
Having knowledge is one thing; being able to master it is another. Without the latter, even the most profound knowledge is a wasted treasure.
"I see... Is it really like that?"
"Yes. Conversely, if someone isn't suited for it, they won't grow much even with standard teaching methods."
Freddie was the type who excelled under this specific approach.
"I've mostly focused on crafting things until now, but maybe I should give more thought to education as well..."
Unlike academic subjects, magic-related education was incredibly difficult due to the vast differences in individual aptitude. The current Jin imagined that his future self had likely reached a similar conclusion by the time he reached his forties or fifties.
Meanwhile, in the women's bath...
"I truly never imagined that a chronic condition could be cured so easily," Eris said with deep emotion.
"Fufu, that's just how Jin-sama is," Marikka replied.
On the other side of the bathtub, Rubina and Greena were sprawled out, completely drained.
"God, I'm beat..."
"Me too..."
"Still, to think such a training method existed."
"Yeah. I was shocked that my Trans Info level went up in just half a day."
"It's a godsend for anyone who builds golems or automata."
On the other hand, it didn't hold much significance for those who specialized in magi-devices.
"True. That's why I'm so happy about it."
Even though she was tired, Rubina seemed satisfied, feeling her own growth firsthand.
"Exactly. But even more than that, I was stunned to see a glimpse of Jin-sama's true capability."
"Oh, tell me about it! It was incredible—making forty perfect spheres all at once like that."
"...This is just a hunch, but I think that was only about eighty percent of his power."
"What? You think he could make fifty if he went all out?"
"Probably."
The two of them chattered away excitedly. Marikka and Eris watched them with knowing smiles.
After the bath, they took a short break before dinner.
"What is this...?"
Tonight's menu consisted of donburi bowls. They were served mini-sized portions to allow everyone to enjoy a variety of flavors: an eel bowl using mountain stream eel, a pork cutlet bowl using pigu meat, a parent-and-child bowl made with kokarisk meat and eggs, a beef bowl using Cowbull meat, and a marinated bowl using recently discovered tuna.
"Ooh, I love the parent-and-child bowl!" Rubina said, diving into the kokarisk dish.
"I'll have the pork cutlet bowl," Greena added.
Jin chose the eel bowl, while Marikka took the beef bowl and Eris opted for the marinated tuna. Their initial choices were perfectly distributed, almost as if planned. However...
"Oh, this is delicious too!" Rubina exclaimed, reaching for the beef bowl next.
"I think I'll try the pork cutlet bowl now," Jin said.
In the end, everyone ended up sampling and comparing the various dishes. A peaceful, heartwarming atmosphere permeated the room, perfectly befitting a time of rest.