Now, among the bandits who attacked Fan village, only one man escaped capture.

He was on his way to take 80 people's rations to his hideout, which was being used as a headquarters, using a wagon driven by a golem.

"Oh, man, this is a boring mission," he said.

He is saying this carefree line because he doesn't know that all the other members have been captured.

In fact, the wagon train led by Golem was heading smoothly toward the headquarters west of the Mahalli League without any major obstacles.

Although it seems to be going smoothly, the old man is watching them. Of course, the man is unaware of this.

The old man thought it would be a good idea to capture the bandit and the bandit in the headquarters' hideout.

* * * *

At the Avalon.

Deus ex machina has moved to using the repaired and is talking to the High Administrator, Tomax Bartmann.

"...... and so, the scouts we left unattended will reveal their hideout soon."

"I see. So you've been following the food convoy. I'm impressed.

"The man's talking to himself. They'll be at their hideout within half a day. What will you do then?

If that's their headquarters, they'll be well armed.

It was highly doubtful how effective a surprise attack would be.

"I guess we should attack from the front here, right?

Makina said.

I assume that they would have to surround the area and take measures to prevent them from escaping.

"It will also be necessary to show them the difference in power in order to remind them of the mastermind who does not know where he is.

"Makina-dono, what the hell is that?

Tomax was startled by Makina's words and asked.

"Oh, it's just an inference I've drawn from the stories of those we've taken captive..."

Makina began to explain.

"In the first place, there are many questions, such as whether he is the son of the former king, whether he is organizing the remnants, and where the funds and materials for the operation are coming from.

I see, that's true.

"Let's assume that there is help from abroad. Then a lot of things would make sense.

"...... hmm."

Tomax Bartmann is not exactly a top administrator.

Listening to Makina's explanation, he instantly considered the possibility.

"...... Duchy of Juggs, is it?"

Makina nodded.

"That's right. Those four countries have not yet participated in the World Conference.

They have participated several times in the form of provisional participation, but the top leaders of each country are still not clear on whether they are too stubborn or not willing to give up their vested interests.

Since they are not openly hostile to each other, the <> is also taking a wait-and-see attitude.

"Paelova Sondvik also said that the Duchy of Jagus might be behind this.

It seems so.

The Duchy of Jagus was also suspected by Northanon Quetos, commander of the Pandor Continental Division of the World Guard.

"I'll look into it as a <> here.

If we classify <> as an organization, the military is the <>, the political is the <>, and the scientific is the <>.

The would be responsible for inquiries and investigations into the Duchy of Jaguar.

"There is only one concern. ......"

Tomax Bartmann did not miss Makina's difficult words.

"What's that?"

"Uh, ah, ah, I mean, where is the person who uses brainwashing magic?"

"Oh, yes, that's right."

Makina's subordinates are golems and automata, so there is no need to worry about being hit by brainwashing magic. But <> is different.

Most of the <> that make up their forces are human.

"Is it possible that they have already been captured?"

"It's just a possibility, Tomax.

"I don't think so. We interrogated him on the way to bring him here.

Unless he had performed so well that even Machina could not detect him, but that seemed unlikely.

Deus ex machina is not a human being, but a remotely controlled "doppelganger.

"If they were at the headquarters, we would be walking right into a trap..."

"I can't deny that."

< is human.

Let the take care of the siege here, and I will take care of the advance on the headquarters.

Machina's main force is a golem. This way, they will not be affected by brainwashing magic.

"That might be a good idea."

Tomax Bartmann laughed and said, "I wish I had some kind of magic tool that could repel brainwashing magic.

So far, Jin has not been able to create such a tool.

However, he can protect himself from such brainwashing magic by putting up a <>.

You can also block their magic with <>.

Then, you could put on a full-body armor like a shield case made of mithril, though.

In short, Jin didn't feel the need to make such an armor, since he would just hit such an opponent with a golem squad.

(I see...) * * * * * * * * * *

(I see, a countermeasure against brainwashing magic. ......)

When Jin returned to the inn after the inspection, he received a call from the old man.

(There are two directions. (There are two directions. Prevent or eliminate.)

Preventing means shielding with mithril armor or .

To erase is to use something like <> or >.

(Hmmm ...... being brainwashed is a brain problem, so maybe just a helmet is enough).

(Well brainwashing is a brain problem, so maybe just a helmet would be enough).

(I'd like to do it myself, but I can't go back to Horai Island right now. ......)

Jin then decided to ask <> members to develop it.

"Old man, which members are in Horai Island right now?"

<

"That's nice. Please send Erza, Saki, and Reinhardt out.

<

<>

<>

"Yeah, actually, I just thought of something. ......"

Jin explained to the three about the anti-brainwashing magic helmet.

>

"I suppose so."

Thus, Jin decides to entrust the three of them with the development of a helmet to protect against brainwashing magic.