After hearing the report from the old man, is holding a review meeting.

"Well, what we have learned so far is that the <> has some characteristics that are not typical of the >."

Jin started off.

"Indeed. It may have something to do with the fact that there are so many people of the new generation."

I agree with Reinhardt. Different generations think differently. I think it's natural for them to be aggressive.

Reinhardt and Lewis share their opinions. Turles agrees with them.

"Well, you both have a very good point of view. I, too, think that the way we are doing things this time is unorthodox. That is to say, it is different from what I know, and from that, we can say that the opponent this time must be the that has repeated generations.

However, he added that it might be a little different from <>.

It is because they are only aggressive toward those who enter their sphere of influence and usually seem to be completely indifferent.

"Should we leave them alone?"

"No, I understand your concern, Jin-dono. But sooner or later they will affect the outside world in some way. It's just a matter of whether it's sooner or later."

"...... Then, I guess I should be glad that we live in this time with Jin."

"Ha ha, as Goose would say."

"No, it's not funny, but what if it was 10 years ago?"

Ten years ago, Jin had not yet appeared in Ars, and Horai Island was still sealed.

And the continent of Racir was crawling with golems of the who were searching for Reiko.

They might have provoked the Oeste base, and the magical brains, sensing the danger, might have turned their fangs on this world.

"Indeed, that was a possibility.

In fact, one of the golems that was searching for Reiko was lying on the ground with its legs cut off.

"But this makes me wonder if we should leave it to <>.

"I understand what you mean, Onii-chan. After all, we are being ignored or rejected.

Hannah also seems to understand what Jin is concerned about.

"Yes, I understand your concern, Jin-dono. But I still think that it would be more convenient to leave the investigation to than to have Jin-dono's people investigate the matter.

"Is that so?"

"I think so. At least they won't attack us out of the blue. They are my people.

< Thales seemed to reassure Jin and the others a little.

However, Jin was not at all comfortable with the idea of leaving the matter in their hands.

"But I don't think it's a good idea to just leave them in charge like this.

Jin, what are you going to do?

"I think it would be better if Marikka and I went to the Jonar base and talked to . What do you think, Mr. Turles?"

"......mm. I understand what you are saying, Jin-dono. I don't think it will make things worse. In fact, I think it will make things better.

I am relieved to hear that.

Thus, Marikka D., Jin D., Turles D., and others visit .

The problem here is the purpose of the visit.

The visit itself is one of the objectives, but the main focus of the visit is the investigation of <>.

"I think it would be better for us to visit them under the guise of hearing their interim report and casually offer our assistance, don't you think?"

"Yes, I agree with Lewis. I agree with Lewis. It would be nice to consult with them as well.

"Rai, do you think <> will ask for help?"

Wouldn't Marikka do it?

"Yes. I'll make a suggestion.

At this point, Hannah gives a word of advice.

"Hey, how about creating a direct line of communication with Marikka?

"I see...a hotline."

A hotline is a direct line that connects to a set destination without any additional operations such as entering a phone number.

"I'll make such a magical device and install it in ."

"Yes, that would be nice, Mister Gin, could you make one between me and Marikka-sama?"

"Yes. ...... you can do that with ."

"Oh, oh, that's right."

He didn't seem to be aware of this feature since he didn't use it very often.

Thus, Jin set up a line between <> and Marikka, and created a magical tool.

"Okay, let's go to <> with this."

"Yes."

"Let's go."

It is decided.

* * * *

After passing through the warp gate, Jin D. and the other three traveled to the Jonar base.

>

The group was greeted by <, the head of the management team.

"<>, how is the investigation going?"

<< is ...... yes, Marikka. Sorry it's still not too ...... much>

"It's ok that it's taking so long. I asked for it to be done by the end of this year. But it's good to know the progress of something like this in the middle of the year so that we can be assured of everything."

"In addition, I think that < will make the work proceed smoothly as an organization."

This suggestion seemed to interest greatly.

<><><>. < was to report back when things were settled, but Marikka is different.

Yes. It is not a question of which is better, but I would like it to be so.

<<

Jin D. answers.

"I'll leave a magic tool for communication.

>

Yes. Let's put it in the right place.

Maricka D. confirms here.

"<>, where would you like it?

<>

"Yes, sir. ...... Jin-sama, please."

"Yes, sir."

Thus, the hotline between Marikka and is established.

Incidentally, Marikka D was also given , which has the same function.

* * * * * * * * * *

"......So, is there any problem?"

Marikka D asked again. The question is how will answer.

>, but they don't seem to be willing to respond.

"That's ......!　.......

<<>, for security purposes. I tried to lure <> out to make contact with him, but to no avail.

gave an honest report to Marikka.

"I see......... I hope you have a plan........."

Marikka D. was also pondering.