The guesthouse is a simple and sturdy building without any showiness.

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Jin and the others were in a small conference room there.

They sit at a table commonly known as the , where discussions are held.

The moderator was Chief Superintendent Tomax Bartmann.

From left to right: Jin, Rhodotos, Zion, Marikka, Elena, Arietta, Wattes, and Deus ex Machina III.

In addition, there are five executives of <>.

"First of all, the third Magecraft Meister, Jin Nidoh, please.

"Yes."

Jin Nido sat down, bobbed his head, and opened his mouth.

Incidentally, at such round tables, discussions are held while seated, and people do not get up from their seats unless there is something to be discussed.

In fact, the act of "getting up from one's seat" is used as a way of leaving the meeting.

"So, I am Jin Nido, the third generation of ."

Reiko immediately added.

The third generation has the same magical waveform as the second generation. We are the ones who sense it and serve him. That is why we call him <>.

Zion followed.

"The djinn have been out of the public eye for a long time because of the threat posed by the League of Magic and its leader, Malchitas. It is said that Malquitas is capable of taking under his control any magical tool or machine belonging to another, and if he were to take control of Sir Reiko, the honorary squire, the danger would be immeasurable. That is why he was protected by us."

Not true, but not a lie either. This explanation made everyone look satisfied.

The evacuation of the family members, fearing that their relatives might be taken hostage, is a well-known fact, so it is omitted.

"Your skill, Jin-sama, is beyond me, even if I don't mean to flatter you. As you can see from the ."

Marikka said firmly.

Rhodes sums up.

"Some of you may be wondering why he appeared at about the same time as the deus ex machina III. The answer is simple. Thanks to the recent destruction of the army of Malchitas, led by Deus ex Machina III, Jin-san can now appear in the world with peace of mind.

I see," the <> leaders nodded silently.

Jin closed the meeting.

"That is why, through the arrangement of Rhodes, I went to the Shoro Empire, and although it was not my original plan, I was given the title of <> and <> by the Emperor himself."

Originally, four hundred years ago, Jin was an honorary citizen of the Shoro Empire, so this was a perfectly normal and natural thing for him to accept.

"Then, I will be next."

Deus ex machina III spoke up.

"The name deus ex machina is not hereditary, but is passed on to those who are qualified.

Then, quite simply.

"This time, I am the one who is qualified."

But he must have thought that was not very kind.

"It is a family tradition to avoid interfering in the world as much as possible, but when someone like the <> appeared who threatened the order of the world, I could not say so, so I lent a hand.

Hence, the <<2nd generation> was shut up," he explained.

At this point, one of the executives raised his hand and said.

"So, are you going to cooperate with us from now on?"

Since one of the founders was the first deus ex machina, it was natural to ask this question.

"No, we would be more than happy to help you if you need it.

The executive's face was clearly relieved when he received this answer.

"And last but not least, we are here..."

Elena bailed and began to speak.

"We, the , have been losing to the for a long time. The reason is the existence of Malkitas, who has taken control of magical tools and magical machines (magi-machines).

No one could argue with this.

"But now that the threat of Malquitas has been eliminated in the recent battle, we are rapidly regaining our footing.

At this point Elena broke off and looked at Jin and Makina III.

"We, the <>, propose an alliance with <>.

There was a "Oh," from the leaders of <>.

"That's very kind of you."

Tomax also felt that <> had more advanced technology than <>, so this proposal was a godsend.

He then proposes that if <> would make a formal alliance with <>, Makina III and Jin would be free to offer their assistance.

"Umm...... we can't force them to do so, but ...... it is a little regrettable. Dear Machina III and Mr. Jin. If you two cooperate, <> will be much more powerful.

"Tomax, what do you mean by 'more powerful'?"

Marikka, who had heard Tomax's comment, asked a little frustrated.

"What?　Well, sir. I thought that if I could get more power, I could be useful to the world.

"Then say so clearly. You sounded like a military supremacist.

I'm sorry.

Even the Chief Superintendent was still unable to bow down to his former mentor.

"In any case, we can assume that the threat of the <> and > has passed, correct?"

Tomax Bartmann said as if to confirm.

"It will be so. Markitas will no longer exist.

Makina III assured him, and once again there were shouts of "Oh!

"The <> is no longer able to take over other people's magi-machines. Nor can they brainwash others. Brainwashing was originally a special skill of Markitas.

We have decided to keep <> under wraps.

This is because it would be troublesome if this technology were to leak out.

Even if that were not the case, the <> seems to be imbued with the idea of taking over other people's magi-machines, as in the recent incident in the Shoro Imperial Kingdom.

"However, there is a possibility that incidents like the recent one in the Shoro Kingdom may occur elsewhere as well.

"Hmm, that is the role of the .

As a side note, many people use the terms <> and <> to mean the same thing.

However, <> is the name of this mega-float and the organization that manages it.

The <> is an organization headquartered in such <>.

In addition to being the headquarters of the , also serves as the home of the <>.

Tomax Bartmann, the chief administrator of <>, is also the chief director of <>.

A bit complicated, but that's the way it is.

"The , from the recent disturbances, seems to have outdated equipment, doesn't it?"

Marikka said, and Tomax leaned forward to answer.

"Yes, sir!　We are trying to develop it, but we are lagging behind. Can't you do something about it?"

Tomax Bartmann glances at Jin and Makina III as he says ....... It's all too obvious.

"...... is ...... well, Graham Darby is responsible for that, of course."

Malicka looks at Jin and Marika, who have a look of <>Malicka noticed Jin and the other members of the Nostalgia party looking at her, and began to explain.

"Graham Darby is the person who was the chief administrator before Tomax. I've taught him a little myself. ......"

Malicka is at a loss for words. Tomax looks at her and takes over the explanation.

It would be difficult for you to say. Graham Darby was a smart man, but he was so self-righteous that he gave away all of his <>."

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"Now that I think about it, I think Graham Darby was thinking more like the .

That was about 30 years ago, when Tomax Bartmann was a youngster in his early 20s.

"I have the Führer in my place, so there is no problem to bring it back.

Tomax Bartmann's face lit up when Maricka said this.

"Oh, thank you, doctor!

Tomax Bartmann bowed deeply to Marikka, looking truly happy.