After the meeting, the first operation in <> was decided.

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With the cooperation of the three duchies other than the Duchy of Jagus, it will be a joint operation of the four, including <>.

This will also serve as a test case to see how far the four parties can work together.

The members of the <> side have already been chosen, including honorary advisor Deus ex Machina and Reveraldo Dartez, the commander of the land forces.

In addition, several other commanders and a few versatile golems are expected to join the team.

* * * *

The three duchies were immediately informed of this operation.

I will gladly participate.

Of course, of course I'm in.

We will participate!

The kings of each of the three duchies immediately announced their willingness to participate.

All of the duchies were fed up with the tyranny of the Duchy of Jagus, and were overjoyed at the prospect of going on the offensive.

< would take place in two days.

* * * * * * * * * *

Meanwhile, Jin was operating the < in Resonare, the capital of the Principality of Norway.

The results were disastrous.

To our surprise, 21 people had been brainwashed or were under the influence of suggestion.

Many of them belonged to the military. In other words, there is no doubt that military secrets were leaked to the Principality of Jags.

"This is a very serious matter indeed!"

Prince Keith Tennyson de Norha exclaimed indignantly.

However, there is no proof that the Duchy of Jagus did it. That is the trouble with brainwashing.

Here, too, communications were made using transponders, and a transponder of almost the same type was found on the outskirts of Resonare.

"mmmm ......"

There, through <>, a proposal for <> was made.

This proposal was timely, since the destination of the relay was undoubtedly the unnamed peak.

"So, what would you do with yourself, ......?"

Currently visiting the Principality of Norway is Jin D, Jin's alter ego.

Jin himself is currently in control of the puppet.

(If Makina is going to be present, it would be better for him to be behind the scenes or to serve as a backup, since he would not have much to do.)

Makina's would be more intimidating than Jin's as a means of transportation.

(Yes, let's do that.)

"......I'll provide logistical support. I don't know what kind of measures the Duchy of Jagusu might take against the investigation of the unnamed peak.

"Oh, that's a relief."

Prime Minister Premus High Yasna bowed to Jin.

"As you say, you never know what kind of measures the principality of Jagus will take.

In such a case, it is the Duchy of Norway that is expected to be the most likely to face the brunt of the attack.

I can think of several things they might do, such as taking important people hostage or threatening to attack major cities .......

In this sense, Jin, who is piloting Jin D, thinks that Jin's support in the rear is a reassuring factor from the countries' point of view.

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

Once that is decided, there are still two days left before the mission is to be launched.

Jin, who is piloting Jin D, thinks about what he can do to help them now, but he can't think of anything right away.

The planned task is to find a mineral deposit and an underground water vein, but it cannot be done in two days.

Jin did not like the idea of leaving things half done.

So, he looks out of the window of the castle.

He is on the third floor, so he has a good view.

"Buildings in this region are made of stone, wood, and earth. ......

This may sound like the same as in <>, but the proportions used are different.

< is built with stone for the foundation, base, walls, and pillars, and the roof is thatched with wood.

Wood is also used for interior floors and walls.

Soil is used to fill the gaps between the stones and to paint the walls to make them smooth.

Here, however, stone is used for the foundation and footings, but the pillars and roof are made of wood, and the walls are made of clay.

The walls are made of clay, which is a little different from the clay walls of Japanese-style architecture, but they are similar in construction.

"I wonder if this kind of building materials are used because of the dry climate. ...... Is there less distribution of wood because of the lack of forests? I wonder why they don't use ...... bricks?　Fuel?　There doesn't seem to be any sun-dried bricks either...... maybe it's the soil?　The soil here is so fertile that it doesn't seem to harden easily...... but the walls are painted. ...... I'll check it out later. ...... Goose is going to be happy. ......"

Jin was thinking about such things without much thought.

Then...

"...... father, please be careful. There's something coming from over there.

Reiko warned him.

Her finger pointed to a spire in the southwest corner of the castle.

"Is it a watchtower?　Is it a ...... sign of magical energy?"

"Yes."

"...... a golem?"

No, it's not moving, so I think it's a magical tool or a magical machine. I can only sense a very small amount of magic power.

If it weren't for Reiko, she would have missed it.

Shall we check out ......?

Yes.

Jin D went downstairs with Reiko, said no to the guard and went through the courtyard, approaching the observation tower.

"I knew it!

Reiko looked up at the top of the tower and reported.

"There's a very faint magical reaction around the top of the tower.

"What on earth could it be?"

"...... would it be a good idea to have the old man check it out with a ?"

"Yes. ......"

* * *

Jin, who is piloting Jin D, tells the old man.

My Lord reacts immediately and activates the <>.

<<>

"What?

<>.

Reiko and Hitoshi D. can get away with it unscathed.

"......The purpose is to confuse ...... the castle?"

"Then, I guess this is not the only one.

So Jin ordered the old man to make a detailed investigation.