"Well, let's say that this is the policy of the demon tribe, or rather your clan," Jin continues.

Jin continues.

"...... is it also your clan's policy to use your own sister as a decoy?"

Jin could understand if the population was small and the clan valued its members, but to cut off not only the members of the clan but also the family members was something that he personally could not agree with.

"......Yes, that's right."

Istaris, who had been lying face down, looked up and gazed at Zion, and this time bowed toward him.

"I'm sorry, Theon. You were used as bait to distract the extremists."

Istaris apologized to her sister.

"The day after you left, Netros and I were given instructions as well. We were given gold and magi crystals so that we could buy food and also to use as bribes to the humans."

"......"

"Even though it was your grandfather's decision, I'm sorry for making you guys take the dangerous bait."

Again Istaris bowed his head.

Although he had known it, it was still a bit of a shock for him to hear this from his beloved sister.

However, considering the hardships and suffering that Istaris and the others had endured as a result, it was true that he could not blame them now.

"...... It's not your fault, sister. I'm done. ......After all, we did meet Jin and we did get a promise of help."

"...... I agree. We, on the other hand, got caught and had our things taken away. ....... I feel like such an idiot."

"Don't. It's not your fault.

Theon hugged his sister tenderly. Istaris gently hugged her back.

"Thank you, Theon."

"......"

Listening to the exchange between the two sisters, Jin was touched by their mutual affection and could not help but question the policy of their grandfather ......, the head of the clan.

But even if he told them now, they would not come to a conclusion.

Jin's main concern is an all-out war with the demon tribe, although it may be from a humanitarian point of view. This must be absolutely avoided.

Of course, this is for the safety of the village of Kaina.

He could not save all human beings, but he wanted to protect the peace and tranquility of the village of Kaina, which was the first place to accept him and which he called his second home.

And by erasing the memory of the torture, the grudge was also erased. Was this a good thing or a bad thing?

From the human point of view, it may have been a good thing, but what about for Istaris? What about Istaris?

Jin thinks, "I saved him. And he is strangely curious about the cause of this distortion.

* * * *

The day ends here, out of concern for Istaris' health.

However, the situation became much clearer during this meeting.

Jin returned to Horai Island and consulted with the old man.

"If there are 1,000 people, that is about 150 tons ......? ?"

>

"Should we aim for half?"

<<>

According to the survey of the 5th column (Quinta), there are surplus crops in the southern part of the Shoro Kingdom and the southern part of the Kingdom of Selroa.

<<>.

The reaction to the demons can be seen in the Kingdom of Franz. As a nation, it is not a bad thing to regard them as enemies in terms of the safety of its citizens.

We are not going to keep on helping them forever and it is not good for them.

"I heard that they brought gold and magi crystals as a gift."

It is possible that the greedy mayor of Enak incapacitated the two men with poison and put the gift in their pockets. It was a clear indication of the local corruption in that country.

"Well, Catherine, the former duchess, didn't tell us about the gift, did she?"

Fernand, the informant, was on to something. So, officially, there was no gift.

>

"Yes, an airship would be dangerous.

Airplanes are another option, but they are so over-engineered that we are hesitant to show them to the demons for various reasons.

How about a quadrupedal ground vehicle?

Jin was thinking of something about the size of a small bus, based on the golem horse. Think of it as a four-legged version of the camper we built a while back.

The old man agreed, so Jin decided to start the development of the four-footed car on the morning of the 11th.

The morning of the 11th. Jin wakes up early and starts working on the car.

"Let's use austenitic stainless steel, which is resistant to low temperatures. Reiko, I'll need austenitic stainless steel.

Yes, Father.

Austenitic stainless steel is often used for storing ultra-low temperature materials such as liquid helium, as it is less susceptible to low temperature brittleness.

This time, Jin used 18-1-0 stainless steel with 18% chromium and 10% nickel as a base material. 0 stainless steel with 18 percent chromium and 10 percent nickel, to which 0.5 percent mithril silver has been added to give it magical power-enhancing properties.

"The walking control should be a golem horse application."

Although their sizes are different by an order of magnitude, they share the same behavior.

"It's just a torso, and I don't need a head.

He intends to build it entirely as a vehicle.

"It should be able to accommodate about 10 people and carry luggage," he says.

He does not seek to make it as comfortable as a camper. It is enough to be able to sleep with the seats in the bed. However, the air conditioning will be sufficient, and there will be a toilet and a simple shower.

Excrement is sanitary because it is magically deodorized, sterilized, and decomposed.

"Armed with a paralyzing gun (paralyzer), a magic cannon (magi cannon), a laser cannon, an ether jammer, and a magic jammer (magi jammer). I should also mount a mana bomb.

In addition, you should have a manaphone, a barrier, and a magi-detector. A warp gate is also provided for emergency use.

Finally, it is equipped with a gravity-controlled magic device. This device can resist and cancel gravity magic.

With the help of Reiko and 30 Smith Golems, Jin completed the quadruped in 4 hours.

The final test run. We let it walk on the slope from the front of the institute to Mount Horai.

"Yes, it's doing quite well.

Maximum speed 70 km/h. The angle of ascent is 50 degrees. The length of the legs is 6 meters, the total length is 8 meters, and the total height is 8 meters. It can handle deep snow.

The gravity-controlling magic device allows it to walk through muddy mud without sinking.

"Nice work. I call it ......<>."

It is Capricorn. He chose this name because wild goats often live in rocky places in the mountains.

"Old man, I think it will be useful in Horai Island, so please make a few units of the same type as <>. I'm not in a hurry, though."

.

The first model that Jin worked on was labeled <> on its side.

"Will you use the RAND team to do a thorough test of the Capricorn 1 for the rest of the day?"

<<

"Yes, please."

Jin decided that, given the condition of Istaris and Netros, they would be ready to go tomorrow, and he planned to spend the rest of the day testing them.

"I'm going with my double, Reiko, Zion, Istaris, Lucas, and Netros. And ...... land 1. I'm in Horai Island myself."

<<< If so, please bring your mini craftsman(smith) with you. He may be of some use to you.

Following the old man's recommendation, I decided to take 10 mini-craftsmen (smiths) with me.

"What about Anne?"

"Father, I think we should take them with us.

Reiko spoke up, which was unusual for her.

"You think so too? Good."

She is the only automata in the Horai Island group who knows about the magic war. Jin decided to take Ann with him.

After lunch, Jin called Anne, because he was a little worried about the situation as it was.

He decided to strengthen her.

"Goshujin-sama, you wanted to see me?

"Anne, I would like to ask you to accompany me to the land of the demon tribe this time. And I'm not sure about its performance as it is now, so I'd like to strengthen it a little.

"I understand. I will leave it to you.

Thus, Jin began to strengthen Anne.

The skeletal structure, magical muscles, and everything else was completely renewed. She has been improved to be able to use gravity magic as well as to have a sense of touch. An ether jammer is also added.

Overall, we have given her about half of Reiko's performance, and the enhancement has been completed.