Chapter 211

211 . Import 1

[We have new products]

A piece of paper with that written on it was affixed to the front of the [general store Mitsuha] in the royal capital .

“Neesama, what are you doing this time…” (Sabine-chan)

Sabine-chan suspiciously said so .

“Fufufufu, It’s a detonator for bringing life to a sleeping country!” (Mitsuha)

While saying that, I pointed to the tools and simple metal products that were purchased from the Rephilia Trade in the Vanel Kingdom and various materials that were purchased on earth .

The ones from the Vanel Kingdom are the tools used for shipbuilding and [industrial products that are one or two-level higher that this county’s current technical level] that we might be able to make the imitation version of those in this country .

And the ones from the earth are the basic of the basics that are [A little bit intricate tools that would be impossible to be imitated in a single try, but if we keep trying, we should be able to manage it somehow] . Specifically, the measuring tools, screws, bolts and nuts, and the likes… as well as screwdrivers, wrenches, etc .

There are various theories about the screw on the earth, such as the theory that Archimedes invented it, or that it was invented by Archytas or the theory that Apollonius of Perga invented it . Anyway, it was invented a long time ago, and of course, it has already been invented in this world too .

Updated from novelhall[.]com

…yeah, [it has been invented] .

Even on earth, the screw was invented a long time ago, but it was not so long ago that a large number of products with sufficient strength, precision, and the same standard were produced, and that they became a protagonist in the manufacturing industry .

Yes, [strength, precision, and mass production]!

And, of course, what is needed to make an object is not only material but also a tool for making it and a common or [standardized] measuring device .

Measures, Vernier scale, all sorts of gauges, and various other measuring instruments must be spread under a unified standard…

Even though it’s the same product, It would worth nothing if the size does not fit and can’t be used for other things!

Those who make such products should just jump off a high place without rubber ropes!

…certain death jump! (Note: Certain death = Banshi, which sounds like Bungee)

Tte, urusai wa!

Anyway, I brought all sorts of screws of the same standard that can’t be made with the technical level of this country and various standardized measuring instruments .

A small amount of this will be sold a sample at a low price, and after that, it will be lined up in the store at an extremely high rate .

That way, the others would try to make something similar, even if they weren’t enemies .

Right, there’s no way the industrial development can be held in our territory alone . We have to scatter hints and samples and rely on the efforts and ingenuity of hundreds of thousands and millions of people .

The purpose is to raise the level of self-produced and technological power in this country .

…so, I will scatter these kinds of things one after another!

In this world where there is no patent system, there is no monopoly on the market . It’s super easy to acquire any manufacturing methods . The field workers would gladly talk about it with just a few gold coins .

So anyway, the first is the screw .

The manufacturing industry begins with screws and ends with screws .

The end plugs of the muzzle-loading guns are also screw-type, mostly .

In Japan, Screws is said to have been introduced to Tanegashima along with matchlock for the first time .

I wonder why the screw wasn’t introduced in Japan back then, even though it was invented in other countries a long time ago?

…well, speaking of back then, some races didn’t use wheels until quite late, so I guess there were various circumstances .

And for the time being, the head of the screw is unified with the minus pattern .

No, most of the screws in Japan now are Phillips screws, but Phillips screwdrivers will not stick if the holes are clogged with dust or rust . Also, It’s difficult to push the driver vertically in a narrow space, and it’s necessary to apply pressure while turning it . Or, if the material of the screw is soft, it can be easily slipped… then the groove at the head of the screw will be crushed … and it will never be possible to remove it again .

It will be unsuitable for beginners who are inferior to the material and technology used .

If it is the minus pattern, you can turn it with copper coins, even in narrow places, and if you are careful, the probability of slipping is lower than the plus pattern .

In the first place, there was only the minus pattern on the earth at first .

Although the plus pattern has a lot of drawbacks, it still has one advantage … You can turn the screwdriver quickly by pushing it into the hole properly . It’s a great villain who monopolized the market only because it can shorten the work time since it didn’t have to be adjusted to the groove like a minus .

Until now, just how many times I crushed the screw holes and got into a tragic situation…

Even in this world, perhaps one day, the plus demon will appear and rule the world .

However, until that day, I will continue to hold resistance against it…

“That’s why we have all kinds of measuring instruments and screws from Japan . It’s a culture shock to the craftsmen in this country, no, on this continent!” (Mitsuha)

“…I wonder if it’s going to be okay… somehow I feel like it’s going to fail…” (Sabine-chan)

Sabine-chan looks worried, but technicians will gladly jump into new technologies and new toys .

“Oooooh!! What is this!?” (?)

Kuntz-san exclaimed with great delight .

“Great discounts for first time purchase, you say!? Give me all of them!!” (Kuntz-san) (Note: The name is a bit… well never mind)

Thank you for your patronage!

Well, if it’s Kuntz-san who is keen on research, he will readily jump into it without hesitation .

…

“What is this!!!” (?)

Umu-umu, the blacksmith-san who makes tools rather than weapons, is surprised . And just like Kuntz-san, maybe he will buy everything too .

“It’s heresy! Skilled craftsmen don’t need anything suspicious like this!” (Blacksmith-san)

…oh, he left…

…

“…what’s this… what the hell is this…” (?)

Oh, it’s a new reaction .

“I can’t do it . There’s no way I can make something like this…” (?)

…oh, he dropped his shoulder and went home…

…

After that, it generally became one of the three patterns .

And not many people responded in the same way as Kuntz-san . It is also limited to woodworking artisans, like Kuntz-san .

“See? What did I tell you… if you thrust something like this without any kind of explanation, they would either reject it or be overwhelmed by the level of difference…” (Sabine-chan)

Sabine once again said something negative about my plan .

“Eh? But Kuntz-san and the woodworkers were quite accepting, weren’t they?” (Mitsuha)

Yes, the reaction differs depending on the person .

It doesn’t have to be everyone, even if it’s only used by the people who like it…

That way, they will soon understand its goodness, and both the old-headed and the hard-headed bunch will soon understand too and accept it…

“No, Uncle Kuntz and everyone who accepted that are woodworkers, right? They just buy the tools and metal parts for their own use . Their job is to process wood and make wooden products using the tools they bought . They have no reason to make tools or materials for processing the woods themselves, right?” (Sabine-chan)

“Ah… . ” (Mitsuha)

Gaaaann!! (SFX)

Certainly, Japanese carpenters don’t make planers, saws, squares, and nails by themselves . It’s the craftsmen who specialized in making them . In other words, it’s those who refused to accept, those who were discouraged and returned…

Ah .

“It looks like you finally got it . …so far, I don’t think any such craftsmen acknowledged the tools that neesama introduced this time or thought about making one themselves …” (Sabine-chan)

Oooh, what a blunder!!

I underestimated the craftsmen’s stubbornness…