Jin decided to make < into an extreme cold-weather version.

"If it were true, I would like to make it a 6-leg or 8-leg model.

If it is a four-legged walker, we can refer to the behavior of a horse, but there is no eight-legged mammal, so we will not be able to simulate it from scratch in time for this project.

"So, we make the feet bigger."

The purpose is to prevent the horse from getting stuck in the snow when stepping on it, and to distribute the pressure as much as possible when walking on ice and other surfaces.

The area is now twice as large as before.

In addition, a gyro-stabilizer has been added to increase stability.

"Now I'd like to be able to fly ...... just for a short distance."

Considering the possibility of falling into a crevasse or the like, it is better to be able to fly, even if not at high speed, so a force field generator is installed.

The heavy weight makes it unsuitable for long-duration flight, but it is more than sufficient for escape from a puddle.

"And then there's habitability."

Of food, clothing, and shelter, this is the .

The windows are double-paned for efficient heating, and insulation was added to the interior.

The main doorway has been modified with an airlock style so that the inner door cannot be opened when the outer door is open.

This makes the room slightly smaller, but it is acceptable.

And <. A warming cabinet has been added so that hot food can be consumed at any time.

A microwave oven has also been installed, and the ship is fully stocked with food. However, the food can be sent in at any time by a small warp gate.

After lunch, the work continues.

Finally, the last of the food, clothing, and shelter.

"Brother Jin, how do you like this?

"I think it looks pretty good."

Erza and Saki were asked to make winter clothes.

The materials used were rock hare and snow tiger fur. The fur of snow tigers, in particular, is highly functional because it is made of demon material.

To be more specific, it generates heat when given a certain amount of mana.

The design is said to be a joint work of the two artists, and is quite good.

Trousers with a boa inside made of snow tiger fur, a coat with a long hem, gloves, and boots.

The tiger stripes are a nice accent. A little bit bandit-like.

And on his head, a hat with earpieces made from the fur of a rock hare. Light and warm.

"Oh, this is nice.

"Hmm, not bad at all."

"Father, this one's ready, too."

And Reiko made me a pair of goggles to protect me from ultraviolet rays.

The lens is made of a thin plate of dark magic crystal (magi crystal). The lens is sandwiched between transparent GSP to prevent it from shattering when broken.

"Oh, this is nice."

Saki, who wears glasses, wears special goggles.

"I feel bad. I'm the only one who got them separately."

Saki looked happy even though she said so.

"Jin, where should I put this gun?

Saki asked.

"Oh, I see. ......".

Jin realized that he needed a holster to hold the gun.

Reiko said she would put them in the pockets of her apron, so Elsa helped him to prepare holsters for the three of them in a hurry.

"Yeah, that looks good."

Jin put the gun on his hip for a test, checked the balance, and was satisfied with the result. At the same time, he noticed something.

"Oh, ...... I need a lock on the trigger of the gun as a safety device."

When you pull the gun out of the holster, there is a possibility that you might accidentally touch the trigger.

"Well, you can do this here: ......."

I decided to add another inactive position, 0, to the switch dial.

It may not be as fast as a rapid-fire weapon, but it was the best Jin, a non-miliota, could do.

"Now, are we all set?"

"Yes, I think you are well-equipped, aren't you?

Jin and Reiko nodded at each other.

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The old man asked, more of a confirmation than a question.

"Yes, that's my intention. Yes, that's the plan. They know Capricorn 1 very well.

"Yes, that would be a good idea. I may ask you to show me the way.

Jin then pondered what to bring.

"Yes, I'll bring a jagai ...... topopo.

Jin thought that if the topopo purchased in the Kingdom of Elias were used as seed potatoes and cultivated in the demon territory, the food situation would be even better.

"I can transcribe the cultivation method to <."

Jin's knowledge of potato cultivation is not great, but he expects a minimum harvest.

The Persica in Horai Island grows in all seasons, and the stock in the ether stocker is increasing.

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When we get to the other side, we can pretend that we have loaded them and take them out of the warp gate and distribute them.

"Yeah, that's a good idea. Let's do that."

Now we've pretty much settled on a plan.

"Then we will leave tomorrow morning. We'll have a transporter take us to the Paz dextro isthmus, and from there we'll take Capricorn 1. Is that all right with you?

The old man had analyzed the transporter that had been given to him by the 700672 and had built an identical one. One of them will be installed in Capricorn 1.

Now, in case of emergency, he can escape by transfer.

That day, Jin and the others took a bath and rested soundly.

* * * * * * * * * * *

January 30.

At 8:00 in the morning, Jin, Reiko, Erza, Saki, and the others board Capricorn 1, which is parked in the front yard of the institute. As before, Land 1 was in charge of piloting the aircraft.

The old man's voice rings out, and the view instantly switches from the subtropical island of Horai to a field of snow in a single, interesting color.

We are now in front of the Pazdekst isthmus.

"Jin, Jin, is this the demon territory?

Saki's voice was excited.

"No, not yet. This area is north of the village of Kaina ...... and is under my control.

"So my brother Jin's territory is quite large..."

"Yeah, but it's a barren area ......

It would be very difficult to develop. The current small group of countries is not short of land to that extent. Especially in this area, the winter environment is quite harsh.

"Well, whatever, let's cross the Great Isthmus.

Capricorn 1 begins to walk.

The gyrostabilizers have been added, and we can feel that the stability has improved considerably.

"Hmmm, a land closed to snow and ice ...... sounds interesting!"

Saki is excited to see the scenery for the first time. Erza is also staring out the window.

Capricorn 1 is able to walk at a steady speed on the icy rocks.

The sky is cloudy. We continue on at about 30 kilometers per hour, and in about two hours we will pass through the narrowest part of the isthmus.

Once we could clearly see that the rocks have changed color, but it is impossible now because they are covered with snow.

"I wish I could have seen it with my own eyes. ......"

Jin explained and Saki looked disappointed.

Capricorn 1 is moving along smoothly. A few flakes of snow were falling.

"I guess they must have figured out we're here by now."

Even though they have established friendship with Jin last year, the demons are still keeping a close watch on the Pazdext isthmus, so there is a good chance that Capricorn 1 has been discovered.

Since they were not here to antagonize us, a scouting party would be a good way to avoid spreading confusion.

About 20 minutes later.

"Father, someone is coming from the front.

Reiko, who was in the passenger seat, looked at the magi radar and reported.

"It's probably a scouting party of demons, but let's be on the lookout.

Capricorn 1 stopped and deployed a barrier.

Ten minutes passed.

"Three of them are coming this way.

Reiko, the first one, reported. It took another 5 minutes before Jin could see the figures.

"That ......1 must be Mr. Belial.

So it seems that the approaching figures are members of the clan that we met last year.

The three of them stopped about 50 meters from Capricorn 1.

Jin also decided to send Reiko out to let them know what we were up to.

Reiko, please.

"Yes, father."

Immediately Reiko stepped out of the airlock.

Her appearance was very distinctive. Belialus immediately recognized her.

He approached her slowly, holding up his hands to show that he had no hostile intentions.