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Cheers!

Meanwhile, a grand party was also being held at the Second Guest House of the Kingdom of Celuloa.

The toast was given by Jin's doppelganger.

"No, <>, thank you for your hard work.

No, it was an interesting tournament.

The person who spoke to Jin was Latant, Director General of the First Ministry of Technology. He is in charge of this event.

"I heard that <> has participated in the Shoro Empire's <> competition. How do you compare to our country's ?"

"Yes, I have. ......"

At that time, it was only a simple event, as it was held under the challenge of Elsa's father, who was a bit crazy. So I confess the truth.

"It's hard to compare since I was in a simple competition, but I think it's good to have a competition like this one.

Above all, he thinks it is a good way to find engineers who have been buried.

"I see. I am glad to hear you say so. Is there anything you've noticed?"

I would like to ask you this as an informal chat, Ratant. Jin (his doppelganger) also understood his intention,

"Yes, I think so. Not only for combat. I think it would be good to have a competition for golems that help people in their daily lives.

I say to him.

"Oh?　You mean you want golems like your golem to compete?

Yes. Yes. Of course, in a completely separate category from combat. In other words, it's a sort of gender-specific competition.

"I see. That sounds interesting, and more importantly, spectacular.

Although it was just a chat, Latant seemed to like the idea.

"No, no, Mr. Jix, I had no idea that a technician of your caliber was still out there in the field.

In another corner, Jix is surrounded by local nobles.

His face is not quite happy, but there is a hint of dissatisfaction in his expression.

Perhaps he would like to get closer to a higher-ranking nobleman.

"I heard that, Elsa Ehime. After the engagement, there will be a wedding, won't there?

"...... thank you very much."

It is King Cesar who is talking to Elsa's doppelganger.

"You will not be able to come to our country until later, but we will give you a great banquet.

"...... Um, please, in moderation."

Since it is Erza herself who is actually in control at the moment, her reply is not too strange.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Yar'eidare."

"I'm sorry, Mister Donald," she says. < can do.

In another corner, Yar'eidare and Donald Callow, guests from the Kingdom of Egelea, are chatting.

"What. I'm retired now, so I'm not anymore."

"But he's still very much alive and well. He still has much to learn.

"It's the same for me. I was quite confident in my work, but I did not win the championship.

Erich Gifro of the Shawlo Empire joined him.

The second, third, and fourth place winners were all present.

And then there's more.

"<> was a novel design, wasn't it?

Jin (his doppelganger) also joins the list. Of course, Jin himself is piloting this doll.

"This is Jin-dono, I'm glad to hear you say so.

"How to use the limited output was a good theme.

Erich Gifro was surprised to hear that Jin's doppelg?nger was blurred out.

"Well, well, well, as expected of a .

Erich Jiffro expressed his respect for Jin, who had discovered that he could freely allocate the output.

Donald Callow, who had met Jin when he changed from the <> to the <>, was an acquaintance of his.

He does not know that the < who destroyed the <> is the same person as Jin, or rather, that he is a stand-in controlled by Jin.

"By the way, the idea of wearing <>, that was wonderful.

Now Jin (his doppelganger) talks to Yaruidare.

"No, I am ashamed. <, but I can only do so much.

"No, that's not true. I am truly impressed.

Jin, who had a wealth of materials and blessed abilities, felt passionate about his attitude as he strove to push the limits.

* * * *

After chatting for a while, Jin (his doppelganger) looked for Erza (his doppelganger) with his eyes and found that she was still talking with King Cesar about something.

Then Jin walked slowly toward the doppelganger, and both Elsa and Cesar seemed to notice him at the same time.

"Hello, <>, I was just talking about you with my fiancée.

"Your Majesty, congratulations on the success of this .

"Mm, thank you."

Then Jix arrives. He was probably too shy to approach the king alone, but now that Jin and Erza (his doppelganger) were there, he thought it would be easier for him to talk to them.

The local aristocrats who had been surrounding her shied away, and Jix was the only one who approached her.

Excuse me for interrupting your pleasant conversation. Jin-dono ...... or should I call you <>?"

It was Jin who spoke first.

"<>, I admire you. You weren't at your best yet, were you?　No, <> is too.

Although he was speaking respectfully, some self-esteem seemed to show through in his speech.

"Well, mock battles are just for fun, and the true value of <> is in the battle.

"I don't think it's a good idea to limit the role of the golem.

Jin lightly retorted, and Jix glared at him as he spoke back.

"Even if you try to make it look good, the purpose of a golem is to fight. It can fight at a level that humans cannot reach. ...... And eventually, instead of people fighting, a golem can fight."

"I agree that it is a replacement for humans, but it is not limited to fighting.

"No, this kind of technology is most developed in times of war. History has proven that.

Jin, who is in control of the doppelganger, tried to be more confident than usual.

"But, three hundred years ago, in the ......"

"That was a stain on history!"

Jix interrupted briskly before everyone could finish.

"If it hadn't been for that, the technology of magic would have developed much, much more ......!"

"No, that's why you can't say that wars develop technology in general."

Since this is a historical fact, it is hard for Jix to refute it.

"...... but ......!"

Jin interrupted his attempts to say something else, and then he added, "The human loss is also great.

"There is a great loss of human resources and goods. It will reduce our national strength. Of course, I do not deny fighting for the sake of defense. But I don't think we should fight wars for the sake of fighting wars.

"......!"

Jin's words left Jix speechless.

Jin himself is aware that he is not much of a debater, but it seems that Jix is not a good negotiator.

"Jix," he said.

King Cesar calls out to him.

"...... is your majesty," he replies in a slightly dark voice.

Jix replies in a slightly dark voice.

Where did you learn this skill?

"...... I had a few temporary teachers, but mostly I am self-taught."

"Hmmm. May I ask the name of your teacher?

"Yes. ...... Fresias and ......"

And?

"...... Zidane, sir."