Toward the end of Elsa's birthday party, Jin said that it was just right that the whole family was together and talked about his plans for the future.

He talked about the spaceship and the underground. In particular, he talked in detail about the underground, which is an issue for the time being.

"...... So, I'm going to investigate the underground of the El-Lad mine. As a preliminary step, I'm going to go to the demon territory and bring Belialus with me.

"I've heard a little bit about this, but I didn't know it was going to happen."

Reinhardt looked surprised.

"I didn't know that the mysterious warp gate in Dali was connected to such a place.

Marcia, who had also been in Dali but had never been involved in such a mess, was taken aback.

"...... Jin is involved in a lot of things, isn't he?" she said honestly.

She was probably being honest.

"Jin, if you're going to the demon territory, will you take me with you?

"Yes, I'd like to go with you if I can."

Saki and Toa, father and daughter, came forward.

"I don't plan to stay for a long time this time, but if you don't mind, I'd like to go with you.

They were pleased when Jin agreed. Toa, in particular, was elated because it was the first time she had ever done this.

"You, be careful not to act like an adult.

He was so excited that Stearina was warning him.

"You're too much fun to be a little girl, aren't you?

Saki mutters in a whisper that the two can't hear. She still can't call Stearina .

"Um, if it's possible, could you take me with you?"

This is Vivien. She's interested in being a storyteller.

Jin decides to take her with him.

And so the party broke up. Mr. and Mrs. Reinhardt returned to their own territory because they had official business.

Marcia and Rodrigo also returned to Potrock, as they could not leave the store empty for too long, while Vivian, Saki, and Toa stayed behind.

Stearina, now Toa's wife, said she would wait for them at the Shawlo Palace and left. <

The next morning, after breakfast, Jin gave a brief explanation to the members of the tour.

The vehicle will be Capricorn 1. We will use a transporter to get to the Pazdekst isthmus, and from there we will walk. Then we head straight for the <> clan.

The weather around the isthmus is unstable this season, and considering the danger of gusty winds, they decided not to use <>.

"Will your stay be short?"

Saki asked. Vivian seemed to want to ask the same question, and nodded her head.

"Yes. "Yes, this time. If we can bring Archel home, we can take it easy. ......

"I think we should consider it an overnight stay," Vivienne said a little ruefully.

Vivian says a little disappointed.

"Yeah, but depending on what they say, we could stay over there until Belial gets back, right?"

"Jin, that's a good idea!"

Saki leaned forward.

"Then we could take Aaru with us as an assistant, and if anything goes wrong, we could call the old man and he would come and get us."

"Yes, that's right."

Of course, the <> can also be used for communication. Vivian is wearing a peach-colored one and Saki a light purple one.

"Father, I hate to say this, but it may be difficult to deal with Aaru alone."

It is true that Aaru's fighting ability is low. Jin thinks for a moment and decides to have Anne and the steward accompany him.

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

That afternoon. Capricorn 1 was parked in the plaza in front of the Horaijima Research Institute.

In front of it were Jin, Elsa, Saki, Tor, Vivian, Reiko, Anne, Edgar, Aaru, and Steward.

Steward takes over for Land 1 this time.

Meane will see them off.

"Well, gentlemen, have a safe trip. I wish you all the best.

Okay, I'm off.

Bye, Mother.

I'm going.

I'm going.

I'll see you later.

Jin and the others exchanged brief greetings and boarded the Capricorn 1.

The old man's voice rang out, and the transporter was activated. In an instant, Capricorn 1 vanished before Meine's eyes.

"Safe travels, everyone. ......"

Meine stares at the northern sky and mutters in a low voice.

* * * *

Capricorn 1 was moved to the front of the Paz dextro isthmus. The snow had completely disappeared and the area was now earth-colored. It would be a while before the grass would sprout.

"Ah, the last time we were here, there was a field of snow all over the place, but now spring is almost here.

Saki muttered with deep emotion.

Jin ordered the steward to launch Capricorn 1.

The weather is overcast, but they can see for a long distance.

"I can see the rocks better this time!

Saki is excited, because last time we could not observe the distribution of the rocks because they were covered with snow and ice.

We continued on smoothly, and after about two hours we came to the place where the isthmus was at its narrowest.

"Jin, you said the rocks change around here, right?"

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

"Here, here ......, it's true!"

Although there was still some frozen snow in the shade, more than 70% of the ground was visible, and it was obvious that the rocks were of a different color.

"Hmmm, did you say radiolarian sheet rock from limestone?　That's why it changes to ....... It's really red rock. ......"

"Yeah. That's why I'm thinking that the Laurentian continent and the Gondorian continent were attached to each other by a tectonic movement long ago.

"Yes, that's very likely."

Saki is still glued to the window.

"We can collect rock samples on the way back."

"I'd be happy to do that."

Capricorn 1 had breached the isthmus before nightfall. The area was now the land of the clan.

"I'm sure everyone knows about this Capricorn 1, so it would be nice to see some movement."

Before Jin could finish his sentence, he saw a figure in the distance.

"Anne, will you go check it out?"

"Yes, Goshujin-sama."

Anne had accompanied us on our visit to the demon territory last year, so she was well known to us. After all, she had defeated the right in front of them.

"Mister Anne, welcome!"

A few of them had come out to check on the approaching vehicle, which looked like Capricorn 1.

They remembered Anne, so the conversation was quick.

"Welcome, Jin-dono!

Upon hearing the news, clan leader Maximus personally greeted Jin and the others.

"Mr. Maximus, it's been a while. These are my friends Erza, Saki, Tor, and Vivian.

I'm Elsa.

Saki, nice to meet you.

I'm Saki's father, Toa.

I'm Vivien.

Everyone introduced themselves once again. Jin further explained the purpose of the visit.

"We have a lead on the missing Archelle," he said.

Maximus could not hide his surprise when he heard this.

"What?　That's great news!"

"That's why I've come to ask you out, Mr. Bellius."

"Ah, you're just in time. As a matter of fact, he was planning to leave for the Loren continent in a day or two to look for Archelle.

Hearing this, Jin was relieved to hear that he had really made it just in time.