What was supposed to be a leisurely afternoon social event ...... turned out to be a tense affair in the castle of the Duchy of Norway.

It was because Madaim Ruha, the deputy commander of the 2nd Corps, had been brainwashed by someone who seemed to be from the Duchy of Jagus.

While Manon and Reiko worked together to investigate the brainwashing, everyone in the castle was bombarded with the waves of the <>.

<sets installed in the and irradiated it at maximum output, and found that two soldiers of the 2nd Corps had been brainwashed.

Incidentally, Jin had Hope assist him in repairing the golem that had been broken in the mock battle.

* * * *

In the main conference room, all of the dignitaries of the Duchy of Norway and the << Friendship Mission> were present.

"This brainwashing was localized or partial."

Manon reports the results of his examination of Mada?m Ruha.

"In general brainwashing, it is easy to notice changes because of the loss of emotional ups and downs, but what was being done this time is similar to <>, which is triggered when certain keywords are touched."

"Ummm ......"

"With this method, it is unlikely to be detected in daily life."

In the past, > used the same kind of brainwashing, and the old man had taught Manon a lot of things.

"I don't know the details of the brainwashing, since the suggestion has been removed, but I can guess from the situation that there are definitely two things: overconfidence in the strength of their golem, and reckless fighting.

"Well, what does that mean?"

Minister of Internal Affairs Qaim Lo Hasta asked in surprise.

"For example, when we clash with the golem army of the Duchy of Jagus, even if there is a large difference in strength, we could challenge them to a battle and be annihilated.

Manon's answer made the Minister of War, Zonata Nictes Vecchio, tremble.

"What a treacherous ......!"

"...... when in the world was such a suggestion made?"

Gene Furusort-Raqsef, commander of the 2nd Corps, asked.

He himself was not implicated.

"I was with him a lot when we were near the border," he said.

"We don't know that, but we can make some guesses. ......Two soldiers were implicated, but if you brainwash those on the front lines and have the XO secretly implicate them at bedtime and then unbrainwash the soldiers, there will be no evidence left."

"Ummm ......, the Duchy of Jags is to be feared ......."

Hearing the report, Prince Keith Tennick de Norha looked as if he were biting a bitter bug.

"Father, I think it is necessary for the three duchies to join hands against the Duchy of Jagus as soon as possible.

First Prince Gifora Movie de Norha made a proposal.

"Yes, indeed. ...... what do you think, Lord Theobald?"

asked the legate Theobald Theodoric von Grainne.

"Since this is the case, I am in favor of accelerating the schedule. How about a signing ceremony with the ......3 Duchies?

We had to decide where in the three duchies the signing would take place, and it was obvious that it would be <>.

"...... How about a signing ceremony in ?"

Jin offered.

I had a memory in my mind that the signing ceremony was held on a battleship or an aircraft carrier or something like that, so I said so, but this seemed to be a good suggestion.

"Oh, that's a good idea!

Theobald was the first to agree. He then explained to those who did not know what <> was.

The <> is the deus ex machina of the Lord and is a 100 meter long airship. How would you like to hold the signing ceremony there?

"Yes, 100 meters. ......"

"Such a big thing can fly in the sky? ......"

The people of the Duchy of Norway are astonished to hear how big it is.

< also seemed to have great significance, if not as much as Jin's, so this proposal was timely.

"But, that is good. What do you think, father?"

The first prince was the first to agree.

"Yes. This is the right place to create a historical moment. ...... Theobald, please make adjustments in that direction."

"Yes, sir."

And so, on board the <>, the three powers conclude an agreement to participate in the >.

* * * *

The negotiations in the Principality of Norway were largely successful, although the end was a bit disappointing.

Because of the <>, the group left the capital city of the Principality of Norja, Resonare, at 4:00 p.m., having postponed their plan to stay one more night.

Jin's <> returned to the garrison of the Principality of Mimaka within an hour, just as he had done on his outward journey.

At 5 p.m., the long summer sun had not yet set.

The group had a brief review meeting later that day.

In the course of the meeting, Jin said

"Then I will take care of contacting the Principality of Dalat.

Jin offered, "Then, I will take care of the contact with the Duchy of Dalat.

After all, he had received a from the Duke, so he could visit without an appointment.

The Duchy of Mimaka will be contacted by Theobald Theodoric von Grain and others.

We leave immediately tomorrow morning.

"Good luck, Mr. Zin."

That was the plan.

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

After telling Jin that he would rest in the Hurricane that night, Jin returned to Horai Island via the Warp Gate with Reiko and Hope.

<

As usual, the old man's voice welcomes us.

I'm home. ...... Then, do you have any news from the Duchy of Jagus?"

"Sounds interesting, doesn't it?　...... I'm going to do maintenance on Reiko and Hope first, let me hear it when you're done."

.

Jin then went to the workshop with Reiko and Hope.

"Let's start with Reiko. ............. Nothing is damaged, is there?"

"Yes, Father. A golem of that size is no match for her.

"I'm sure it would. ......

It seemed to Jin that he would have had a hard time holding back.

"Still, I'll readjust."

So Jin carefully fine-tuned Reiko.

As a result, the output was increased by 0.8 percent and the reaction speed by 0.7 percent.

"Now let's go to Hope."

"Yes, please."

Again, there was nothing wrong with the car.

"The exterior and the skeleton have not changed at all.

Jin was satisfied with the durability of his Reiko and Hope.

* * * *

After finishing the maintenance of Reiko and Hope, Jin went to the cafeteria.

"Welcome back, Brother Jin.

"Welcome home, Jin."

"Welcome back, Onii-chan."

Erza, Saki, Hannah and the others welcomed him back.

"Well then, old man, let's hear what you have to say about the fake Elena.

The old man started his report: .......