On the morning of February 14.

Deus ex machina III and Rey change their names to <> and <>, respectively, and disguise themselves as tourist merchants to infiltrate the Sori Society.

is the young master, and < is his valet.

First, <, a.k.a. <>, of , the fifth row, leads us to the <>.

"This is ......."

There was clearly an alien building there.

All around were stone or wooden buildings, <>.

But the <> was made of bricks, and it was more ....... than <>......

"...... pyramid?"

It was in the shape of a quadrangular pyramid.

"Isn't it amazing?"

Mia laughs.

Makina realized that she had not been given any information about the of this when they had exchanged information last night.

I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to have any preconceived notions about it.

A communication with the built-in manacam reached Makina.

All the tourists are amazed when they see this cathedral. Since both Makina-sama and Rei-sama are trying to reproduce such human gestures, I thought it would be more deceiving for the people around us if they were honestly surprised.

I see.

Though the increase in success rate may be only a few tenths of a percent.

No, even a fraction of a percentage point increase in the success rate of an operation is important.

Makina and Mia finished such an exchange in 0.4 seconds.

"This place is open to tourists as long as they make an offering. I'm not going in, though."

"Okay. Thank you for the tour.

Okay, then.

Mia's support is now complete. Makina a.k.a. and Rei a.k.a. , posing as the merchant's squire, headed for the <>.

* * * * * *

They pay a gold coin to the gatekeeper standing at the entrance, who is dressed similarly to a knight of the temple, as an offering for two, and are let in.

"Hou".

A pyramid-shaped <. The interior was luxurious.

White marble floors.

Serpentine columns.

Striped agate decoration.

The ceiling of granite.

I have no idea how much money and labor went into this place.

...... to the average person.

could see that all these eye-catching materials were a sham.

They are just ordinary stones made to look like ordinary stones.

(Even so, it must have taken a lot of work to build something this large.)

< or .

and walked toward the back.

They are walking down a passageway that leads from the central entrance.

< and the others, there are a few tourists here and there. And some who looked like believers.

The passageway they walk down is about 10 meters wide and 5 meters high to the ceiling, making it look like a small hall.

At the end of the passage, there is a monument of some kind that I don't understand.

Is it a substitute for a statue of a god, or does it have some other meaning?

Believers kneel before it and pray.

and did not go that far, but only bowed silently so that it would be obvious that they were not believers.

They then walk along what seems to be an orderly route.

This time it was a normal passage.

We emerged into a room the size of an elementary school classroom.

"Welcome to the cathedral. Are you here to see the sights?"

<s.

Thinking that this might be the <, <> replies.

Yes. I heard about this place from an acquaintance and have been visiting.

He taps his hip lightly as he answers. Like someone with a backache. .......

The performance is so perfect that notices it and says with concern.

"Do you have a bad back?"

"Yes, yes. I hurt my back when I was carrying a heavy load before. ......"

Well, that must be very painful.

I've been to a healer, but I can't seem to get better.

"I'm sorry to hear that. If you'd like, I can take a look at him for you at .......　Oh, I'm sorry I'm late. My name is Arianne. I am the of the , and I have the honor to be called the ."

shouted in surprise.

"Well, well, well, you are a saint, aren't you? I am . I am a humble merchant. This is my squire, Rae.

"How kind of you. So, what can I do for you?

"I appreciate the offer, but I am traveling and do not have much with me. ......

Arianne smiled at 's answer.

I don't care about the money. If you are lucky enough to ...... be cured, I would be very grateful for your kindness."

"Well,...... then, please examine me."

* * * *

With that, <><> and > went through a door in the wall on the right and went out into a smaller room.

It appeared to be an infirmary.

"Please have a seat here, then."

"Yes.

First, let me cast a spell for you.

Please.

"Please relax your body. ......<......I see...it's a chronic hiccup."

"Can it be cured ......?"

"It's fine. Then let's treat it. >......"

"Oh, I feel much better.

"That's good to hear."

"...... then I would like to thank you and offer you a small gratuity."

Saying this, donated 10 gold coins, or the equivalent of one million Japanese yen, to a white box marked .

"Well, well, well, thank you very much. If you have a moment, would you mind if we talk with you in the back room?"

"Yes, ...... if it won't take too long."

I promise you that. ...... then, please come this way."

led and into a smaller room.

Inwardly < thought < was a bit of a dilettante>. .......