The object is restrained tightly and guarded by 10 <>, and 10 randos are holding <>.

The ether eliminator removes the free magic element (ether) from the object and stores it in the ether tank, which would stop even <>.

In addition, Reinhardt and Saki each deploy a barrier with their own bracelets.

"Okay, release the <>."

When Reinhardt judged that everything was ready, four <> stopped the <> that had been set up in four locations. They stand by, ready to be activated again if something happens.

The <> disappeared, and <> slowly opened his eyes.

This shows that it is set to restart automatically.

"......I ...... see, I fell into a trap."

Reinhardt appreciated the fact that he seemed to have a good sense of judgment in quickly assessing the situation.

He also felt that he was clearly different from the other five in the way he calmly accepted the situation even though he had fallen into an unexpected situation.

"So, you are Jin Nido's friends, huh?"

looked at Reinhardt and spoke.

"That's what I mean.

"So what do you want to ask me?"

"...... who you are and what you want."

Reinhardt also said that he judged the other five <> to be <>.

"Hmmm, I see what you mean. You are indeed a member of Jin Nido."

His words meant that he recognized that 5> had a <>.

"Compared to such an imperfect , you are much better. I can't help it, you know..."

"I see, that's why you want to hear it."

smirked.

"Well, let's see..."

His tone is very human.

He is stuck and there is nothing he can do about it, but somehow he seems to have a relaxed attitude.

Reinhard raised his alertness to one level.

"Those five, well, they are , if you will."

"I knew it. ......"

I've been thinking about that possibility.

"In other words, it's just a passing point for you to improve your own <>."

nodded without changing his expression.

"Well, something like that."

"Improve your <>, what's it for?"

"I don't want to ...... say."

<> rejects this question.

"I see. That's a shame."

Reinhardt doesn't seem offended.

"Well, let's change the question a bit."

Let's analyze from a different angle.

"What do you know about the Magecraft Meister?"

You say he is an authority on magical engineering.

No, I'm not talking about the superficial stuff that everyone knows.

You mean that his name is Jin Nido and that he is now the third generation?

"Well, yes."

Reinhardt saw that this question was not good enough and decided to change the subject.

"So, do you know the origin?

"What?"

This question made seem a little upset.

"Do you know about <> too? ...... No, of course not."

Though a bit surprised at first, <> soon regained his composure.

"We are using the facilities left to us by the as you call it. How could you not know that?"

Reinhard nodded.

"And what is your relationship with Markitas?"

This question seemed to have an effect.

"Mr. Markitas, or ......."

Reinhardt did not miss the <>'s call, albeit in a low voice, with the <> suffix.

"You were made by ?"

"...... hmm?　...... Yes, I was. I was made by Marcitas."

"So it is so."

The body of the 5< was different from that of the 5<, so it was possible that the maker of the 5< was also different, but it seems that I was right.

"So, you made that 5, but it is very different from MARQUITAS.

"...... I don't have a choice. I'm still a work in progress."

At this point Reinhardt decided to ask a question that suddenly occurred to him.

"Is it possible ......, or perhaps it's obvious, that there is no one who can teach me?"

This seemed to be right on the mark.

"...... Hmm. You've been spotted. I'm afraid you're right.

"Then what is the purpose of improving your technical skills?"

......I told you I wouldn't tell you.

"I guess not."

Reinhard sighed. Saki remained silent.

Saki is not very good at this kind of question and answer. It is no wonder that she is not very good at magical engineering.

Then, the best person to answer such questions and answers is, of course, the world's best magic brain, the old man .......

Reinhardt decided to hint that he wanted the old man's support.

He hoped that the Old Man would recognize this immediately.

* * * * * *

And as he expected, the old man found out Reinhardt's intention.

<> seemed to have a rather excellent ......<>, though within the current level of the general public.

> here to answer the question.

Lao Tzu had just returned from his survey of Mount Naqiu.

<< <

Reinhardt was relieved when he saw that had arrived.

（He was relieved to see the coming to him. (As expected of you, Mr. Lao Tzu, you have understood my intention.)

Then, << Lao Tzu>> started a dialogue with <> on Reinhardt's behalf.

"My name is <>. This time I will be your companion.

"Well, my answer will be the same no matter who comes.

Are you sure about that?

What?

Let's see if your answer is really the same.

"Yes, let's give it a try."

The showdown between the old man and Larva is about to begin: .......