Finally, Jin and his group were concerned about Vivian.

It is known to the deputy that Stearina was visiting her this time.

If word of Stearina's defection eventually reached us, it could be troublesome.

We all need to discuss this together.

So, I ask Reiko and Noir to call the ladies.

"Why don't you just go into exile with me?

Stearina suggested.

"That's not a bad idea. ......

Vivienne has been shown in just one day that Jin and the others are no ordinary people.

However, we are not ready to talk about Horai Island yet.

Reiko gives some advice to Jin who is wondering what to do.

（Since you are a storyteller and you know a lot about the past, I think you can tell us about the warp gate.

(I see. ......)

There are some other people who know about the warp gate besides Horaijima <. Comparing them with Vivian, she seemed to be equally trustworthy.

(If it is only a warp gate, can we treat it as an artifact and teach it to her? ......)

Jin thought that we should let them escape to the Shoro Kingdom as well as Stearina along that line, and closed this topic with words that could be taken any way.

"Then tomorrow, you will come with us.

"Yes, okay.

I'll take care of the place where we live.

Reinhardt assured him with a thump on the chest.

"You are welcome, Vivian."

Bertsche followed suit with a hearty welcome.

"By the way..."

Reinhardt couldn't resist and opened his mouth.

"What is it?"

Elsa, Saki, Berthe, Stearina, and Vivienne. Small animals in their arms, on their knees, rubbing against their feet.

"What?　A cat?

Berthe replies nonchalantly.

"No, I know cats. Why are there so many of them?"

Each of the women had a cat.

"While my brothers Jin and Rai were away, Mr. Eckert told the lady-in-waiting to take us to the cat room.

"There were dozens of cats there. We came back with one that had taken a liking to us.

Elsa and Saki explained.

On Elsa's lap is Aqua, the white cat of the day. Saki is a brown tiger. Bertje was a black cat, and Stearina and Vivienne were both white cats, each getting along well with the other.

"I'm glad you're having fun at ......."

"Yes."

Erza nodded with a happy face as she stroked Aqua's soft back.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

The next morning, after being treated to breakfast, Jin and the others thanked Eckert and left.

"......Well, we've accomplished most of our goals, and there were some interesting things."

Reinhardt nodded.

"Yes, we did. We saw a ship, we saw a cat. I even tasted some miso.

Jin had gotten a small amount of miso to share. Using this, he might be able to sort out the right kind of fungus.

If we can select the right molds, we can make miso. Then, we are only two steps away from soy sauce.

Unfortunately, we didn't get a cat.

Please come again.

Eckardt seemed to like Jin and the others, and he sent us off with a regretful look on his face.

First we went to Vivian's house.

After a night of waiting, Vivienne said that she still wanted to defect, so Jin and the others decided to offer their full support.

The packing was done in a short time by dividing the work into several groups. If Reiko, Edgar, Noir, Neon, Aaru, and the rest of the team divided the workload, it was no big deal.

However, it would have been conspicuous if we walked around with such a load in broad daylight.

"...... Shall we have them carry the warp gate here?"

There was still too much time before midnight when no one would be around. So Jin makes a plan to bring the warp gate here.

Specifically, Reiko receives it outside Vivian's house, that's all. We were careful to keep out of sight, and soon the parts of the Warp Gate were sent to us.

Reiko knows how to assemble them. She rented a room in Vivian's house and assembled it in five minutes.

"Father, it's ready."

"Oh, thank you."

While Reiko was preparing, Jin explained the warp gate to Vivian.

The Warp Gate is an ancient artifact.

Jin possesses multiple Warp Gates and can use them.

If Jin is attached to it, anyone other than Jin can use the Warp Gate. ...... and .

"Warp gate"?　That's like something out of an old tale!　That's amazing!"

Vivienne is excited to see this legendary magical tool. Stearina smiles silently.

First Bertsche and then Reinhardt disappear into the warp gate.

"Come on, let's go!"

Stearina grabbed Vivian's hand and urged her to go through the warp gate one after another.

This time, they were not going through the Shinkai, but to the Reinhardt residence.

Edgar with his luggage, Aal, Noir, Neon, and Erza, Saki, and Saki. Then Erza and Saki disappeared into the warp gate.

Before passing through the warp gate, Jin gives an order.

Elm and Ash of the Covert Maneuver Team (SP) are to stay behind. When Reiko disappears, disassemble the warp gate and stand by. At night, come back via the Falcon.

"Yes, Chief."

And Jin... The rest of the covert task force (SP), which is invisible because it is deploying invisibility, is on the ground. Finally, Reiko leaves.

The warp gate is now located in the basement of Reinhardt's mansion, <>.

As soon as the group exits the warp gate, they head for the first floor. They came to the entrance hall.

"Welcome, Vivien.

"Thank you for having us."

The only servant in Reinhardt's house now is his secretary, Adberg. He has yet to hire anyone from the village because he is still unsettled.

It would be necessary to find people from the village to help stimulate the economy.

We've just finished putting together the family registry," Reinhardt said, somewhat embarrassed.

Reinhardt confided to Jin and the others with some embarrassment.

"Welcome back, Mr. Reinhardt.

The group was greeted by an automaton that had noticed the noise.

"This is Bella, the automaton I created.

Reinhardt introduced him.

Reinhardt explained that since a warp gate had been installed, the automaton was more trustworthy than a stranger.

The purple hair is probably to emphasize the fact that he is not a human being. Her eyes are black. She is dressed in a proper lady's uniform.

"This is Bella, ladies and gentlemen, at your service.

Reinhardt is still a crafty idiot even in the midst of his busy schedule, and he seems to have made an automata for himself before he knew it.

The time difference is about two hours, so it's 7:00 a.m. here.

"I'd like to report today, Stellina, Vivienne, I'm sorry, but will you accompany me to the capital?

"Yes, of course."

The two of them readily agree to Reinhardt's request.

"Well then, Reinhard, I'm going back. Maybe you can tell His Majesty that I would like to see him tomorrow.

Reinhard nodded, sensing that Jin had something on his mind.

"Okay. Then I'll apply for tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. I'm sure Jin will be fine with that. I'm sure Jin will be fine.

Thank you for your help.

Thank you very much.

Reinhard, Stearina, and Vivian went to Leuthart, and Jin, Erza, and Saki moved to Horaijima.

Saki told Jin that she would return home from Horai Island.

"Well then, Jin, I'm going back to my house.

Erza asked Jin when they were alone.

"Brother Jin, you said you were going to Leuthart tomorrow.

"Oh, I wanted to explain to you about the demon tribe. I have another idea.

An idea?

Yeah. I need to make preparations to make it happen. Elsa, will you help me?

Yes, of course.

And you, Reiko?

Yes, I'll take care of it.

Jin started to make some kind of magic tools with the help of Reiko and Erza.