The time was back again on December 28th.

At noon local time, the airport of <> was crowded three times.

Marikka, a long-time lecturer at <>, and Rhodes, a <> and <>, were coming to the airport.

In addition, Sion, the wife of the clan leader of , who has backed up since its founding, is also coming.

And then there is <>, the third generation of the <>, Jin Nido.

To top it all off, there was the legendary automaton Reiko, the first automaton in history to receive the rank of sub-noble.

With the arrival of such a group, <> was in an uproar.

At 11:50 a.m., the shadow of a plane was seen in the northern sky.

"I see it!　<

The air traffic control officer reported.

Two minutes later, the shadow became visible to the naked eye.

"Oh, oh, ......!"

"What is that aircraft?"

The people standing in line were taken aback by the strange appearance of the that Jin and the others were riding in.

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<<<< hurricane>> copy that. Landing in area 01.

Meanwhile, air traffic control was going through the manuals.

And as they watched, the hurricane was getting closer and closer.

"Oh, it looks like an airship, but it's not an airship. ......"

"No way, is it a <>?

Some people with discerning eyes saw that the <> was a huge wind-powered blower-floater.

"It's awesome in a different way than the Deus Ex Machina III, Sir. ......"

Tomax Bartmann, the Chief Superintendent, who was standing alongside Machina III, blurted out.

"As expected of a ."

Elena had heard of Jin, but this was the first time she had seen this . She is again impressed by Jin's technical skills.

The rest of the welcoming ceremony members are watching from outside the fence,

"...... This is also amazing ......"

"A flying vehicle. ...... I'd like to build one too."

"Hmmm, it's just like Eira not to say <."

Gromma, Eira, and Katya were also there to see it along with the general public.

"Is it as big as the standard type?"

Eira estimated its length at 40 meters.

"But it's definitely not an airship. It has no air sacs. Instead, it has a big blow engine. That's what keeps the fuselage ...... afloat."

Gromma has figured out the levitation system.

At 11:57 a.m., the <> landed soundlessly in Area 01.

The hatch to the cabin opens.

The Rhodesian golem <> emerges first. Its powerful form took people's breath away.

Then Rhodoth himself, the . <. Then Marikka came out with .

"That golem is my master's ......"

Groma let out a small sigh, knowing that his skills were not up to the task.

"That little boy is an automaton, isn't he?"

"Looks like it. She's adorable. ......"

Finally, Jin came out with Reiko and Hope.

They were dressed in their new Shoro Imperial-style tops and bottoms.

"Oh, Jin-san!

"Yes, it's Jin!

"...... So you mean to say that Jin was >Jin Nido after all.

Although they had half-expected it, it was still a shock to Eira and the others.

Jin Nido shook hands with Tomax.

"Nice to meet you. <."

"I am Tomax Bartmann, Chief Administrator of <>. Welcome, <>!

There was a round of applause.

"And this must be the honorary squire, Lord Racco."

Yes, I am Reiko.

Elena stepped forward. She bowed in a curtsey and greeted him.

"Mr. Reiko, it's been a while. Thank you for your help the other day.

Reiko also responded to Elena in a curtsey.

"Elena-san, it has been a while. Thank you for welcoming us today.

Maricka shook hands with Tomax.

"Tomax, you're looking great.

"I am glad to hear that you are doing well, too.

Marikka had been a teacher at <> in the past, and Tomax was her student.

Theon also greeted some of the female executives.

"Mr. Theon, you look as young as ever.

Yes, thanks to you.

Theon had also taught at as a temporary instructor.

Naturally, Rhodoth, who was also a lecturer, was greeted by some of the executives.

"Master, thank you for coming today.

"Thank you. You've all grown up, haven't you?

"Thank you, sir." "I'm very proud of you."

We couldn't possibly have such an endless exchange at the airport, so Tomax's secretary, Golem, whispered in a low voice, "Sir, I think it's time to go.

"Sir, I think it's time to go to ......."

With that, Tomax seemed to realize.

"...... gentlemen, we can't stand around talking forever in this airport. Please, this way."

A ceremonial carriage pulled by a golem horse is ready for us.

The carriage can accommodate nearly 20 people, and it is of a size that is out of the ordinary for a carriage, and has no roof.

Everyone, including Tomax and his secretary Golem, was allowed to get into the carriage.

"Here we go..."

The ceremonial carriage starts to move slowly.

(Oh, that's quite a golem horse.　That looks familiar.)

Jin notices that the golem horse leading the carriage is a copy of the one he once gave to the Nordic Federation.

(Well, it must have been donated by Zion or Marikka.)

Jin imagines such a thing. And he was right.

"Welcome, Magecraft Meister!

"Welcome from the Nordic Federation!"

The carriage heads toward the guest house, being seen off by the residents who welcome Jin and his party.