At last, has been discovered, but it seems that there is still no end to the mystery.

If you don't listen to me, I can even crush you!

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But we will not yield to such threats.

If they can.

You said, "Don't be sorry.

Before could say, "Don't regret this," the automaton leapt at him.

What are you doing?

I don't think that's possible.

What?

The automaton's movements are almost human. She'll never be able to capture the Shinobi Forces.

After all, her physical abilities cannot be improved any further.

This is what we learned from our observations at the factory where automata are made.

Whatever the reason, all of the automata made in the factory were designed to have only performance.

The speed of the <> is well known.

Reiko would be the only one in Horai Island who could catch them with pure physical strength alone.

After all.

...... impossible, right?

Every little bit helps!

Automata can't catch a Shinobi squad.

......

You're making fun of me!

The three shinobi troopers leapt about the room in all directions, sometimes on the heads of the automata and sometimes with the provocation that they would jump back as quickly as they could.

[......] Stop it already!

Stop that racket!　Don't think this is all we can do!

Immediately after those words were uttered, a male ...... butler-type automaton and a mature sportsman-type automaton appeared.

However, these two automata also have only the same physical performance as their appearance, and cannot be a threat.

...... not much different.

[grunts ......]

This is not going to get us anywhere. Let's stop doing this.

[Claire] I agree with you.

[Claire] Whoa?

You're talking differently now. Shinobu Ichi..,

You're back with Mementas Jediev?

I asked.

But the answer was unexpected.

No, sir. I am Rusenet. <.

Shinobu Ichi sensed that the other woman seemed vaguely feminine.

......<>. Can you speak rationally?

Yes, I'm aware that I can.

That's good to hear.

I'm a little relieved, Shinobu Ichi.

But even so, you guys are really good performers, aren't you?

Thank you.

Shinobu Ichi knew that this was a compliment to Jin, the creator of this product, so he thanked him frankly.

As said, we need your help.

Earlier you said you wanted an automaton.

It means the same thing.

You're saying that creating an automaton would help us?

Yes. Or, more precisely, an automaton with the specifications we want.

...... So, in short, you want automata with good performance?

No, it's not just about performance. It's also important to have good looks.

Hmm?

<

is probably not lying. However, I did not think that he was telling the whole truth.

There must be something he is hiding or not telling us.

(......) Well, it's the same here.

Shinobu Ichi recalled that there was no way she was going to tell the whole truth to someone she did not trust.

...... So all those many automata were unsatisfactory?

That's what I mean.

Why leave him there? Isn't it a waste of resources?

We can't afford the time and effort to recycle them now.

So you're saying that the situation is urgent?

Here again, something seemed to have changed.

...... call up the engineer who made you!

Has your personality changed again? What do you call it this time?

<. ......

I see, <>. Think about it rationally for a minute. How can I call you if you're behaving like that?

You're too loud. You're just an engineer from one of the indigenous tribes.

What if I told you it's not true?

What?

What if I told you that my creator is neither indigenous nor descended from you ......?

Is that true?

What if I said, "......?

What?

You haven't told me everything yet. Then I don't have to tell you everything either.

[grunts ...........................] ...then I don't have to tell you everything either.

........................... ......... Ha-ha-ha-ha!　I see... that's an excellent train of thought. I'd like to meet your creator after all!

Shinobu Ichi sighs inwardly, "It seems that his personality has changed again.

[......] Who are you this time?

I am . <

Multiple identities?

Well, you may say so. By the way, how can I get a meeting with your creator?

I'm afraid that's not going to be easy.

Yes, I suppose so. It's a natural decision.

This new personality......< seems to be a pretty reasonable guy, Shinobuichi thought.

Yes,......, the first thing is that there is no danger, but do you want an automaton that badly?

I do. Or rather, I need one.

I see. ......

* * * *

Such conversations are also being intercepted on Horai Island.

<> may be a composite magical brain.

This is the old man's guess based on the information he has gathered so far.

"Hmm, that <> is something like Aethenol, and the magic brain is immersed in it. ......"

I think I've heard of a transformer for high voltage being soaked in oil,......, Jin thought,

"Is it for heat dissipation?"

Jin thought, and tried to guess a realistic background.

.

"I think so too. I don't think I'm going to go there off the cuff."

"Well, we'll see what we can do."

That's what happened.