Episode 19 Magical advantage
The day after the dive test, Deputy-commander Akiyama is called by Commander Tanaka and visit the commander's office again.
"How was Osiris?"
The tone of Commander Tanaka seems to be fun.
Deputy-commander Akiyama is smiling in his heart, but he strives to reply seriously.
"Osiris is superior to conventional submarines in all respects.
It is quite distinct from other submarines.
If we mass-produce magical submarines like Osiris, our country will dominate the oceans of the whole world."
"Exactly.
However, mass production is impossible in reality because there is a problem with magical navigation.
Shioli says that to perform the magical navigation, it is necessary to have a feeling that a mage is united with a submarine.
In other words, a mage can operate freely not only a submarine but also an aircraft carrier and others as long as they have the feeling.
Although the Central Magic Institute has been researching magical navigation in secret, unfortunately, no mage has succeeded in the magical navigation other than Shiori.
We should think that this situation will continue for a while.
If the existence of Osiris is revealed, the surrounding countries will wonder why Japan does not mass-produce Osiris-class submarines, then they may start espionage in unison.
If the information agency of other countries reveals the magical navigation and identifies Shiori Harukawa who is the only performer of the magical navigation, it will be troublesome.
What is particularly troublesome is America which is an allied nation.
They may ask for disclosure of Osiris secret for the sake of 'Strengthening the US-Japan Alliance'.
In that case, it is necessary to show to the U.S. government that Osiris's defense zone includes Allies, to maintain Osiris's secret and maintain good relations with Allies.
If so, the vast North Pacific all the way to the US West Coast will be the Osiris's defense zone inevitably.
Our current preparation is not enough for the expected situation.
In short, if the existence of Osiris is revealed, the balance of power in the North Pacific will change drastically.
I would like to avoid any drastic changes.
So I will leave the Great Haven tomorrow.
As I said, there are still many challenges.
But I cannot easily increase personnel because protecting the secret is a top priority.
Thanks to you, I can go out with peace of mind.
While I am away, Get ready for operational deployment of Osiris with Captain Mikami."
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Deputy-commander Akiyama, who went out of the commander's office, thinks about the meaning of the word "if a Mage and a ship unite, it is possible to operate a submarine and an aircraft carrier and others freely" that Commander Tanaka said.
In other words, isn't it possible that Captain Harukawa can get in control of an aircraft carrier without conquering the bridge, just by boarding the enemy carrier?
Finally, Deputy-commander Akiyama notices the hidden meaning of magical navigation.
"It may overturn the common sense of the world military strategy.
And the only mage in the world who can use magical navigation is Shiori Harukawa.
It is natural for her to be the highest secret of our nation."
Deputy-commander Akiyama remembers the prediction of Commander Tanaka.
"From now on, magic will prevail. A new age will come."
Deputy-commander Akiyama thinks "Commander Tanaka is right, the new age will come.
And the leading role in the new age is Shiori Harukawa."
Deputy-commander Akiyama who foresaw the new world decides to accept it.
Part I End.
