That night, Jin returned to his room, took out his manacam and contacted Soleil and Luna on Horai Island.

Luna answered.

"Yes, this is Luna on Horai Island.

"Oh, Luna, it's me.

Yes, father.

How are you? Is everything all right?

"Yes, everything is fine."

Jin was relieved to hear that, and asked him to report on the situation in Kunlun Island.

"Yes, the Kunlun Island. ......"

According to Luna, the situation in Kunlun Island is as follows,

The is completed. It has a living space, a workshop, a dining room, and a water supply and sewage system. It has been modified to make it look old.

Some materials have been brought in to make it look natural.

The resident staff consists of a five-colored golem, 100 topaz, 100 ames, 100 rubies, 100 aqua, 100 rubies, 100 ames, 100 rubies, 100 rubies, 100 rubies, 100 rubies, 100 rubies, 100 rubies, 100 rubies. 100, Aqua 100, and Perid 100. 5.

Three lines of warp gates have been installed, including a spare one to Horai.

The food stockpile is also being prepared.

The fruit trees that were originally there are being used well, and a considerable amount of Citran and Apulul can be harvested.

Some mineral resources have also been dug out and disguised.

"You have done well in such a short period of time.

Jin praised Luna and the others.

With this, they should be able to cover it up if they have to invite Reinhardt and the others in the near future.

"Okay, now, can you make it look like it could be an artifact?"

"Yes, I think I can."

Luna and Soleil, who had transcribed some of Reiko's knowledge as well as a limited amount of Jin's, seemed to be able to handle even the vaguest of instructions.

"Okay, I'm counting on you. I'll be back soon if I can.

With these words, he cut off the communication.

If we stop by the Blue Lands, we can use the hidden warp gate.

"I guess we can make it work now."

Jin was relieved that his concerns had been settled for the time being.

The next morning... * * *

The next morning.

"Well then, Miss Elsa, take care. Thank you for everything, Jin-dono. I hope to see you again.

After breakfast, Jin and Erza are seen off by the Marquis Florenziano and leave the Marquis' residence.

They headed north to the border with the Kingdom of Egelea.

Brother Rai is here too.

Erza's voice made me look outside, and I saw that Reinhardt's carriage had joined them.

The reason for this is that Reinhardt is a diplomat and had greeted them in the royal castle.

The carriage with Reinhardt's guards and servants was in the lead, followed by Reinhardt's carriage, Erza and Jin's carriage, Erza's guards and servants' carriage, the carriage carrying the group's luggage, and the carriage carrying the group's food, and so on in that order.

"Ah, I didn't make another damper," Jin blurted out.

Jin blurted out.

"Hmm, Jin-kun is surprisingly forgetful.

Erza, who was sitting on the opposite side of Jin, smiled and said, "You're surprisingly forgetful, too. Reiko snuggled up to Jin,

"Leave it to me, father. I won't ever make your father uncomfortable again.

She acted as usual.

The group slowly makes its way toward the border.

The capital city of Borgia is located at an altitude of about 1,000 meters above sea level.

The capital Borgia is located on a plateau at an altitude of about 300 meters above sea level, from where the road climbs slightly and then descends gently after crossing the Delft Pass.

The group stayed overnight in the town of Metalov, located just beyond the Delft Pass.

The night was uneventful, and the next day was an easy one, mostly downhill.

The next day was an easy one, mostly downhill.

"We are almost at the border.

Elsa said as she looked out the window.

As she said, the group arrived at the border in half a day.

At the border stands a fortress from the time of the Magic War, standing proudly in all its majesty.

It is not .......

Three hundred years have weathered the stone, the wind and rain have created moss, and the sun has infested the vines.

"What a ...... ruin!"

As Jin commented, the fortress looked just like what one would expect from a .

"But it's still the same inside."

Elsa added.

The fort is protected by the border guards, whose captain personally checked the passports,

"I'm sorry, but this is my job too," he said.

With these words, he opened the door of the carriage and checked the passengers.

This was also to ensure that Valentino and the other wanted persons would not cross the border.

After checking the baggage, the captain, who judged that the group was in good condition, ordered his men to open the door of the fort.

The door opens with a heavy thud.

The iron door is 50 centimeters thick. On the surface of the door is an old magical formula (Magi Formula), indicating that it is resistant to magic.

"Indeed, the only thing old about it is its appearance.

Jin thought to himself.

The carriage passes through the open door and passes through the fortress. The tunnel-like walls were also inscribed with the Magi Formula.

"Hmmm, it's a rather old style, but it seems to be efficient.

Jin muttered as he looked out the window of the carriage,

"Jin-kun, do you know the letters on this wall?"

Erza asked with a surprised look on her face.

When Jin said that he did, Elsa was even more surprised,

"Even my brother Rai could only read half of the words on this wall.

"Yeah, that's probably true. "Yeah, that's probably true. It's an old format. From the format, it must be about 1,000 years old."

"What? ......"

Erza was absolutely mortified,

"You know, I had an artifact at my place. I'm familiar with such things.

He explains. Erza was somehow convinced by this,

"You are a wonder, Jin. I want to know more and more about you.

She looked at Jin.

Jin did not notice, but Reiko, who was standing next to Jin, was staring at Erza with a grim look on her face.