< is analyzing the base's authentication system.

"Well, it seems that there are three grades of permit holders."

What are they?

The first are the makers. Their names and magic patterns are registered. They have unlimited access to the base.

Of course they are.

"Of course. The second group is those who have been authorized by the first certifier, and they have some permission to use the facilities and magi-machines in the base. This seems to be registered in terms of appearance and magical patterns."

The said that the appearance of a person would be rejected, especially if it was different from what it had been before.

Jin asked a question.

"But then, if I don't visit ......, say, for a few years, does that mean I might not be accepted because my appearance has changed?"

"Yes, that would be the case. Therefore, it seems that you have to visit ...... at least every six months, or even every three months to update your appearance information.

"I see."

In Japan, there is a point card that becomes useless after one year of inactivity.

The security here is also very strict to those who do not visit frequently.

The third is a mere bystander or visitor. Only their magic patterns are registered, and it seems that they are not allowed to use most of the facilities in the base except for those related to their daily lives. However, there is no need to register appearance data.

"In that case, it would be safe to register them as number two."

Since we are not the manufacturer, it is difficult to overwrite our data. If there is another manufacturer's data, the deception will be exposed if the data is matched.

On the other hand, if the second one, i.e., the manufacturer is the one who gave the permission, there is no need to overwrite the data, and just a <> is enough.

"Yes, you are right, Mr. Jin. I think it is a good idea.

"That's right."

Jin then instructed <> to register the magic patterns and appearances of Jin and the entire Jin family, <>, Neige, and Rouge.

Since all of them would not change their appearance in 10 or 20 years, we could rest assured that there would be less trouble.

Incidentally, Reiko and <> are considered as the automata and the golem since they have the same magic pattern as Jin.

* * * * * * * * *

The additional registration was completed in about 15 minutes.

"<>, is this safe?"

Jin wondered if it was safe to supply energy to the facilities in the base.

"Yes, I think it is 99% safe.

The reason for this is that <> does not take thorough crisis countermeasures like Jin did.

He seems to have great confidence in the system he has created.

"Therefore, there should be no problem in restoring the system while we are still inside this base.

I understand.

Still, just to be safe, Jin and the others decided to stay in the room where the warp gate had been installed.

Here, they can retreat immediately if something should happen.

The system is restored by <. He also has a built-in , so he can transfer out of the base in case of danger.

"<> inflow steady. Trigger on. <

< echoes, and the energy in the base is restored.

The emergency <> is now in normal operation, and it becomes bright.

The ventilation, which had been at a minimum level, becomes normal, and fresh air begins to circulate.

The check systems in each facility start to work and detect the presence of Jin and the others.

The detection system compares the registered magic patterns and appearance, and confirms a match of at least 95%, a necessary condition, and admits that they are qualified to stay in the base.

However.

But here is a situation that neither Jin nor the could have predicted.

>

The voice of the magical brain in charge of the base rang out.

"...... what can I do for you?"

< replies. Jin and the others all prepared themselves to jump into the warp gate at any moment.

<

"A woman ......?　There are three of them, who are you talking about?"

.

"...... me?"

It was Marikka who matched the description.

The tone of the magic brain changes.

"............"

<

"What?　Me?"

<<

"Let's see... ......"

It seems that the guiding minds of this base want Marikka to be their .

As is the case with all such <>, they are <> in order to keep their <> established.

According to Jin's interpretation, since we are creatures, we are not able to lose our dependence, and we need to make the assumption of <> in order to have stable and autonomous thinking.

This is the same with Reiko and Laokun, and the presence of Jin as <> is significant.

And it seems that the magic brain created by the tends to < Marikka.

As is the case with the <> and <>.

Marikka is also the master of <>, the magic brain of <>.

And this is the base. It's the very face of the <.

"...... got it."

"Marikka. <

<

The magic brain's wish was that she should give herself a name.

"Yes. ...... is <> and "

<> is a kind of agate. This base is also named after the abundant use of synthetic agate.

< to the Lord Marikka of .

"......Yes, I look forward to working with you."

Thus, one more origin site was placed under Marikka's control.