At noon on July 14, Jin D's landed in the town of Gidami in the southern part of the Principality of Mimaka.

Minister of Industry Jinzuo Mihoyas welcomes Jin.

Jin D., we have been waiting for you!

Then he looked at the 50 craftsmen who had come down,

"Oh, wow!　They are spectacular!

He greeted them with a face half in praise and half in awe.

"......It looks a lot like the golem used by Deus ex Machina-sama."

After the excitement had died down a little, Minister of Industry Jinzuo Mihoyasu looked at the and commented.

Jin thought it would be good to explain,

"They are the same type. Both Makina and myself were created based on the template of our predecessors.

"I see.

"In addition, I have used many other golems of the same type.

This explanation is a strategic move to prevent people from thinking it strange that Jin and Makina have the same golem.

"That's how perfect the technology of the second generation was, wasn't it?"

"Yes, yes."

Since the second generation = myself, Jin could not express himself in such a way, but I was relieved that he seemed to understand me. I tried to change the subject.

"From now on, I'm going to ask these fifty bodies to maintain the roads. The route was confirmed the other day, so I am sure it will be fine.

"I look forward to working with you, Jin-dono."

I will be counting on you, Jin-dono.

Now, when Jin was about to start the road maintenance, in the Principality of Jagusu.

In the <>, the fifth row (Quinta), Spica-9-Rilla, who is a fake Elena, was cooking as usual.

Since then, they have received seasonings from <> twice, so their culinary repertoire has expanded greatly.

The number of royal cooks who come to learn has increased to four, and they have mastered not only how to make <>, but also how to make <> and how to cook rice with white rice.

"......If we continue to spend years like this, we may be able to increase our allies through cooking, but that would take too much time. ......"

It's nighttime.

Spica 9-Lira retires to her bedroom and pretends to be asleep.

I've already checked that there are no surveillance magic tools in here,

(Thank you for allowing us to use your conference room.)

<

（Did today's investigation yield any results?)

Shinobi leader Shinobu I checks with Shinobi II and III.

Four (shi) and below are not here in Jaguar, but in the surrounding cities, so they are not here now.

(Some things have come to light through the observation of the heavyweights in the royal castle. ...... most of them are not brainwashed)

Shinobu-2 answered.

(Brainwashing with magical tools makes the brain function poorly, so I think it's reasonable.)

Shinobi 1 nodded.

(Hmm...) Yes, indeed. Indeed. So you know how they make them swear their allegiance?)

This was answered by Shinobu San.

(It seems that he has been educated from his childhood.)

(......mmm ...... I had thought so. But then, it can't be deactivated by <>, can it?)

(That's right.) (That's right.)

At this point, Spica 9-Lira joined the discussion.

"I think the purpose of the Duchy of Jagus was to reach the eastern mountain range, what is there and what will happen if they get it?"

Shinobi I answers.

(For one thing, it seems to have been a long-cherished wish since the first Duke.)

"That's what I wonder. I don't know how many generations it has been, but I wonder if it is possible to keep on holding on to it for that long."

(I don't know how many generations, but I wonder how long they can hold on to it.) "I wonder if any of the kings had any doubts along the way," said Spica IX-Lira.

（It's been almost 100 years since the founding of the kingdom. The current king is the sixth. There may have been ...... questionable kings before him. But there is no point in discussing it. At least, not yet.)

"That's true. ......One more thing, why is the <> technology still halfway there?"

(still investigating)

Ichi said that it is most likely that some kind of magic brain is left and that they are halfway through their education.

"Why don't we investigate the mountain range to the east?"

(That's for the old man and the master to decide.)

"Yes. I am sure the chief has his own ideas."

* * * *

At the same time, on Horai Island, the old man was summarizing the report from the Shinobi Unit and explaining it to Jin.

"Okay. ......Master, Spica 9 said that the ruins are supposed to be in the mountain range east of the Duchy of Norja, but you still don't have the details?"

<

"The reason is that it is a shield against ......<>, right?"

<<

The old man said apologetically.

"Indeed. There have been very few origin sites that have been so well protected.

Jin understands what the old man is saying.

"That would be wise. It would be meaningless if he blows himself up as soon as he peeks in.

"But you're not going to leave it like this forever, are you?"

Jin nodded.

"Yes. When you have gathered some information, you will take action?"

, so we will be very careful.

The movements of the four duchies are still very small. Don't be in a hurry, take your time and gather information.

>

* * * * * *

And then, deus ex machina.

He returned to the capital city of Quonare and reported to the king about what had happened.

"How far will the wiles of the Duchy of Jagus undermine our country? ......"

The eleven year old Prince sighed heavily, his shoulders slumped.

"But, Your Majesty, from now on, I, Jin, and <> will cooperate with you. You can count on us if you need anything.

"Thank you for ......."

"I will report this to . I will report this to < so that they may react in some way.

"Please do so, Makina-dono," he said.

Prime Minister Moiz Myas Lodi also bowed to Makina.

"Now I wonder why we have refused to have diplomatic relations with the outside world.

Prince Gaspar de Mimaca said sincerely.

"I don't know what the <> were thinking. But I think that they were trapped by doubt and suspicion, not wanting to colonize this land that they had so carefully cultivated.

"I see, perhaps Makina-dono is right."

The Prime Minister agreed with Makina's guess.

"In any case, our country and the three duchies of Dalat and Norway have taken a great first step.

Prince Gaspar de Mimaka muttered in a cheerful voice.