The discussion on the reason for the shutdown of what seems to be a relay station continues.

"Is the density of the free magical element (ether) dense because there is something like a <> that increases the concentration and is functioning?"

<<

"Coincidence or necessity?"

The fact that the magical tools and magical machines (magi-machines) other than the free magical element (ether) acceptor and the free magical element condenser (ether condenser) have broken down.

"<> must have been resistant to high free magic element (ether) concentration due to its function. ......"

The truth of the matter could only be imagined now.

"Anyway, that's where the free magical element (ether) sent from Ars ended up, right?"

"Then, ......"

Jin thinks for a moment and then expresses his opinion.

"Are you saying that it is not Ars that is sending the free magical element (ether) there, but another relay base?"

This relay station is in the position of an equilateral triangle with the sun Serang and Hail. If there is another one, it would be the equilateral triangle between the suns Serang and Ars.

"Should we investigate that one as well?"

It is assumed that most of the equipment at the relay base on the Ars side is also out of order, probably due to the "ether stampede".

In that sense, there is no urgency, but there is a possibility.

"Shall we send out a reconnaissance spacecraft?"

<

"Okay, send out two ships, the <> and the <>. It's just a reconnaissance mission. Don't take any chances."

<

The old man sent out the reconnaissance ships according to Jin's instructions.

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continues to inspect the deactivated base named <>, and reconfirms that all but the free-magic condenser are deactivated.

>

"Well, ......1000 to 200 I think it would be a waste to let what I've collected ...... dissipate."

He is a very poor man.

<<< If so, why don't you leave it as it is? >>

"That's fine. I don't think there will be any enthusiasts who will come all the way to this place, and if there are, they will take care of it themselves."

If you come up with a use for it, we'll see.

"Yes, it will be. But we must be very careful, since there is a barrier."

<

Thus, on December 28th, <> was re-launched toward Hale.

The speed is lower than before, the maximum speed is about 200 km per second, and we will be very careful.

* * * * * * * * * *

Meanwhile, the two ships of <> and <> reached their scheduled positions on the 30th.

<>

There, as expected, <> and > of the same type were floating.

"There it is, after all."

Carefully.

First, we'll use the Peeper Telescope.

<, so it's very efficient.

<

After an hour's investigation, the old man concluded so.

.

"Yes, I suppose so. The in Antarctica that was sending out free magical element (ether) was also addressed to this place, wasn't it?"

When he looks at what the former , or , have created in this way, he feels a sense of respect, but at the same time, he also feels that it is somewhat inefficient.

He suspects that this is due to their individualism and lack of horizontal coordination.

"I have to be careful, too.

Jin listens to the results of the investigation with a sense of self-discipline.

here is working. Perhaps the free magical element (ether) sent from is relayed here.

"I suppose so."

Jin agrees.

"Supplies, too, I suppose."

Jin said with a thought, "It is possible that the magic tools that cause the "ether stampede" were mixed in with such materials.

"I agree. < team?"

<

"Okay, you got it."

<

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By the way, according to the calendar of this world, the year ends on December 30, that is, New Year's Eve.

The five-colored golem maids were cleaning up the laboratory and < on Horai Island, the on Kunlun Island, Wujanggaku, Jade Hall, and Loisart's mansion.

The director of the facility, who took care of Jin, had told him that the original was on December 13th in the Edo period.

He used to cut many bamboo branches from a bamboo thicket in a corner of the facility, bundle them up, and sweep the ceiling and the back of the eaves with them.

"Ah, you are all set.

<

"Well, Brother Jin, I did it while learning from the old man," said Elsa.

were Elsa's words.

She was preparing for New Year's Eve and New Year's in Japanese style on behalf of Jin who was very busy.

"They say you shouldn't make decorations for the New Year's Eve.

Overnight decorations are decorations that are hurriedly put up on New Year's Eve.

It is disrespectful to the god of the year, and funerals are generally decorated overnight, so it is considered an abomination.

The director of the hospital told him these stories, and the old man also had such miscellaneous knowledge.

"Kagamimochi was made by a peridot reader.

Kagamimochi, which he used to see in Mitsuho.

It was placed on three sides of a tree with a citran on top.

Normally, an orange would be placed on top to wish for the prosperity of the family for generations to come, but since it is not there, there is nothing to be done about it.

"The five-colored golem maids did their best to make you feel refreshed, even if only a little."

This is a sign of concern for Jin, who never seems to get a moment's rest because of the Hale mess.

"Erza is also concerned about you, isn't she?　Thank you."

Jin thanked her frankly.

"Well, why don't you go take a bath?"

"Yeah, sure."

Before I knew it, it was dusk. The turbulent year 3458 was about to end.