In the end, the <> opened all the doors in the corridor and checked what was inside.

There were a total of ten doors, all of which had < placed inside.

The appearance of the automata was different in each room.

The average number of automata placed (or left) in one room was 50.

We could guess what this means, but we lacked a definite answer.

The answer probably lies in the hands of the .

<

At the end of the passage ......, there is a door in front of you, isn't there?

Could it be the brain behind that door?

Most likely.

And we've arrived at the door.

...... white?

Only the door was white.

I wonder if it has something to do with the first generation.

......, that's .........

At that moment, someone interrupted the line of magic waves used by the Shinobi Forces.

Welcome, my friends. Come in.

<

......

Shinobu Ichi steps cautiously into the door.

"Welcome, sir."

......?

They were greeted by a ...... type automaton dressed in old-fashioned clothes.

Behind her was a of some kind, five meters in diameter and five meters high.

A miniature golem. It's quite an impressive piece of work, isn't it?

And then, a voice ...... different from that of the maidens, no, words reached the three through the line.

Who is this ...... who says so?

Shinobi Ichi asks back, and the mysterious voice answers.

Is it me?　I'm right in front of you.

What?

In front of them, or in front of them, is an automaton in the shape of a lady and a silver-colored .

...... there?

Very perceptive. Yes, sir. The vessel you see before you, inside of which I am...

What?

A silver tank.

It is probably made of light silver, and appears to be a pressure vessel for holding liquid.

...... you don't think there's a brain marrow ...... in there?

Ha-ha-ha!　You think this is funny!

The mysterious voice laughed in amusement.

Brain marrow immersed in culture fluid. That's interesting, but not for me. The liquid in this container is and $#>.

What did you say?

Hmm, is that a word not in your vocabulary?　...... In short, it's a liquid containing a large amount of free magical element.

...... I see. I know something like that. <

Ah, Aethenol. ...... interesting. It may not be exactly the same thing, but let's call it that for now.

The container is said to be filled with ethenol. But that is not enough to make us think like this.

...... What's in that aethenol?

......How? ...... can you guess that much? That's really interesting.

So, what's the answer?

Well, it's a secret for now, so let's just say ......

[Claire] You're pretending, aren't you?

You're a very interesting man, aren't you?

The mysterious voice laughs.

Can we at least hear your name at ......?　My name is Shinobu Ichi.

A name. I shall call myself ......<>.

Jedoyev?

That name sounded familiar.

...... could it be the name of the originator of the first generation?

Yes, it's the same name that was inscribed on the gravesite that Reiko found.

How?　It seems you know quite a lot.

No, there's a lot I don't know.

Such as?

[Seth] [Seth] ......

Thinking for a moment, Shinobu Ichi uttered the word here.

Something about ......<.

You know that word ......?

I heard it by accident. Can you tell me what ...... is about?

Okay, sure. <

[Claire]!

Are you surprised?

Yes, I'm surprised.

I had imagined it to be the name of a magical brain, but I had not expected it to be the being before me.

But Mementas Jediev was also surprised.

I see. So ...... you can be surprised, too. Is the creator of ...... still alive?

Of course he is.

I see!　That's good to hear.

The tone of his voice has obviously changed. It seems that Mementas Jediev also has feelings.

But that's just it. Shinobu Ichi, being cautious, asked the opposite question.

What do you mean by "good thing"?

I mean I'd like to meet him.

What are you going to do if we meet?

I have a favor to ask you.

What's that?

[mmm..................]

[Mementas Jediev].

What's wrong?　Is it something you don't like to talk about?

Not really, but ...... well, okay. I was thinking of having ...... an automaton made.

An automaton?　Why?

You saw the discarded automaton on your way here, didn't you?

......

I knew they were discards, Shinobuichi thought.

I made a lot of them and selected the best ones, but I just can't accept it.

So you want to meet my creator?

That's what I'm saying. Will you talk to him?

[Claire] ......

Shinobu Ichi pondered.

This Mementas Jedoyev can talk.

He thought that he should report this to Jin and ask him to send a <> to him.

However, the situation suddenly changed.

What about ......?　Answer me!

Answer me!

Suddenly, Mementas Jediev's attitude changed.

Don't answer me!

What's the matter, Mementas Jediev?

I call out to him.

I am . <.

It's ...... the name of the , but ...... it's also the name of the .

You know that? You read the inscription on Oeste 2, didn't you?　Well, good. I'm calling the engineer who made you.

You have ......2 two different personalities?

I'm under no obligation to answer your questions.

I can't call the master unless you guarantee my safety.

You're a stubborn man, aren't you?

You're the one who's supposed to be looking out for your master's safety, aren't you?

Yes, indeed.

If you assure us of your safety, you may disclose a little more information to us as proof.

Thus, the negotiations between the mysterious magical brain and continued. .......