Through the eyes of Jin's doppelganger (Jin D), Jin examined .

"Well, I'd say it's about 70% to 80%.

Probably, the exterior joints were not sealed well enough and were damaged when hydrochloric acid seeped into the interior.

Hydrogen chloride, the main component of hydrochloric acid, is volatile, so there is probably no residue left, but the damage is still there.

However, it is not something that will cause the machine to stop immediately, so we will take a look at it for the time being.

We cannot disassemble and repair it because it is in the hostile area.

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This way!

leads the group without hesitation.

The passage turns to the right and to the left, sometimes changing direction by 180 degrees. There are countless side passages, so if it were not for <> leading the way, the group would be completely lost.

"Is this maze part of the trap too? ...... No."

Jin D. stops and touches the floor.

"......<>...... I see."

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The < ahead of him stopped and looked back. Jin D. stood up,

Jin D. stood up and answered, "I thought this passageway was made this way on purpose.

Jin D. replied.

What do you mean?

"I was wondering why this passageway was so winding. I found a conductor embedded in the floor that I think is mithril."

What does that mean?

"Part of it is a giant magical circuit."

I see.

Jin considered the possibility that it might be used for the purpose of amplifying the waves of a specific frequency band of magical ...... ether waves,

"Even if that's the case, this shape is impossible,......."

If it were circular like a magic circle, one could imagine a method of circulating it to increase its intensity, but the circuit here is curved.

"But if we follow this circuit, we might be able to reach our destination.

But denies it.

No, that's not possible. A control mage brain would not take such a risk.

"Risk?"

"Danger? If we channel another magic power into that mithril conductor, the genie's out of the bottle.

"That's for sure."

It's easy to locate it, and it's more susceptible to electric magic.

"Let's cut it out for now."

Jin D. puts his hand on the floor and uses engineering magic.

"<><>>...... okay."

Now that we've broken it in a way that is easy to understand, we can easily fix it later.

"This should give you some peace of mind."

I see.

The group started walking again.

After five minutes, they found a door in front of them.

What is this place?

Probably a way station.

A way station?

It's probably a room to screen out those who follow this passage.

You mean it's a trap?

But she denies it.

It's not exactly a trap. It is something that can be passed if certain conditions are met.

But there's no guarantee it'll stay that way.

That's for sure.

What happens if the conditions are not met?

"According to the information I have, the doors simply won't open for us to proceed. ......

I don't think it'll stay that way.

Considering that we've made it this far without any interference, there's a good chance that there's something in this room.

"However, I guess I'll have to go."

"Yes.

I'll go in first, Master.

Rand 11 came forward.

Thank you.

Yes, sir.

Jin D. and move back about 5 meters.

Rand 11 then opens the door and quickly checks inside.

"There seems to be nothing in there.

There seemed to be no danger of a sudden attack.

"Okay, let's go in. ......Land11 goes outside and waits. Be ready for anything."

"Yes, sir."

With that gesture, Jin and the others stepped into the room.

The door they came in through never closed ...... and, in fact, nothing happened.

The room itself is a square room about five meters square.

There is a door on the other side of the door that we came in through, which must be the exit.

"Well, it won't open.

Jin D tries to open the door, but it seems to be locked and cannot be opened.

If he tries to force it open, some kind of security device will be activated.

We're still a long way from our destination, so I'd like to get through this quietly if possible.

"Well, that's what we're going to do at ......."

* * *

At Horaijima, Jin, who was piloting the doppelganger, was also twisting his head.

"There must be a condition to open it, right?"

.

"Ah, that's a possibility."

Land11 is outside the room now, preparing for any contingency.

"So if we bring Rand 11 into the room and close the door, something will happen?"

"It is also possible that the result will be the activation of the trap?

Jin thought for a moment about what to do,

"I guess we should go.

He concludes, "I guess we have to go.

"If something happens, we can use the ...... transporter to escape.

He then gives instructions.

The magic screen linked to the doppelganger's eyes showed Rand 11 stepping into the room and the door closing.

At the moment the door closed.

On the surface of the door, which seemed to be the exit, something like a pattern or letters appeared.

At the same time, the walls of the room began to move as if they were crushing the group.