After talking to No. 700672, Jin had been working on the modification of at a fast pace.

Repairing the broken armor was easy, but the problem was the inside.

There were many magical devices that did not seem to be appropriate for the current Ars. The majority of them were <<>.

"After all, this design looks like a child's drawing. ......"

Jin thought to himself as he supervised the work of the craftsmen (smiths).

In the end, most of the interior was replaced or newly built.

Living quarters, meeting rooms, infirmary, and mess hall were necessary.

Since there was no command center, a new one was set up, and lines were arranged so that every corner of the base was known.

A dock to receive ships, a flight deck to land hot air balloons.

Warehouses for food, materials, hangars, archives, and so on.

"Oh, what a pain in the ass!"

It would be much easier to build a new one," Jin blurted out.

However, since the old man is supporting him, Jin's workload is less than half.

Despite his grumbling, Jin went on with his work.

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

"Now it's time for deus ex machina."

On the day when the base was 90% repaired, Jin had a discussion with the old man.

"Yes, ...... wherever you place it, there will be countries near and far."

This will be made known to the nations in the near future.

Jin was planning an expedition to Hale as soon as the Ars was somewhat organized.

"What do you think about the relay base?"

"I see. That would be nice."

<

It seems that even free-magic waves cannot penetrate the source itself.

We also know that even if we set up a <>, the distance is too large and the position of the repeater is unstable, as expected.

<

"Yes."

If the coordinates can be fixed in space, <> should be stable.

Once this is completed, we may be able to observe the situation in Hale without leaving Ars.

"Why don't we get one of those crafts?　A 10-meter class ship won't be able to carry enough materials.

<

"Yes. About 100 meters in diameter.

All right, let's get to work.

Thus, the construction of a new starship was started.

* * * * * *

Oh, um, ......

"Marikka-sama, you have undoubtedly the same magical power as ."

Jin visited 700672 with Marikka as promised.

And just as he had expected, 700672 accepted Marikka as the successor to .

"After so many years, I never thought I would find a man I could serve again."

"Yes, yes."

Maricka was in an uncomfortable mood.

"Please, give me your orders."

Marikka can't think of anything to say.

"Oh, yes."

"Yes?"

"...... may this world be at peace forever. And please cooperate with Master Jin in a friendly manner.

Yes, sir.

Marikka's wish is granted, and the 700672 will continue to help stabilize this world.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

"...... is nice to have a home away from home."

"Yes, it is."

Count Kuzma and Bina were relaxing in the living room when they returned to the Blue Lands.

"I didn't know gin was such a great thing to do."

"Yes, he is. ......

"It's hard work, isn't it?"

"It's hard work. I am trying to protect this world, not because anyone asked me to, but just because I can. The mental strain must be quite heavy."

"We have to back them up."

I agree.

I agree.

"Ah, the sea."

Marcia gazed at the sea in front of the workshop and muttered to herself.

"I wonder what happened on the other side of that ocean. ......"

"Yes, indeed."

My father Rodrigo agreed in a tired voice.

"The world is full of surprises that we don't know about, isn't it, Dad?"

"Yes. We must do what we can to help.

Yeah.

Yes.

"Jin-san, you were fighting an enemy like that without anyone's knowledge or recognition. ......

Back in Toka village, Licia was staring at papers in her office, ruminating in a corner of her mind about the events in space the other day.

"Licia-sama, the next document is here.

Fred, a former boy soldier who had become a secretary, came in with a stack of papers.

"Thank you. Put them there. Put the ones you've finished with there.

"Yes, sir."

Licia stops writing and looks out the window.

"I have to work hard, too," she said.

She then renews her motivation.

* * * * * *

"Happy Birthday!

December 5th is Rodrigo's birthday.

< gathered to celebrate despite their busy schedule.

"Well, I'm embarrassed ...... to be celebrated at my age," he said.

"I think someone once said that a birthday is not to celebrate being old, but to celebrate the anniversary of one's birth."

At Jin's words, Rodrigo bowed his head to everyone, embarrassed.

"Thank you ......."

Incidentally, Jin also gave Rodrigo a . He was a very conscientious man.

* * * *

Nothing has changed in the village of Kaina.

"Ah, it's nice to be on the ground, isn't it?

<, muttered to herself after every step.

Soon it will snow in the village.

Hannah said as she looked at the white mountains in the distance.

"Yes, but thanks to Jin, winter will be easy to live with. But thanks to Jin, winter is getting easier to live with.

"Yes. We have hot springs and golem horses!

The wind blows cold, but the village of Kaina is full of warmth today.