<> launched from the > seemed to be observing the mock battle between <> and <> at a sufficient distance.

And the mock battle seemed to end in defeat for the <>.

So far, 23 rounds have been fired directly at <>. On the other hand, <> has only 4 aircraft left.

The fewer the number of aircraft, the more disadvantageous < will be, so it is safe to say that victory or defeat is in sight.

* * * * * *

"Old man, can we go to Hale with the <>?"

Jin decided that it would be better to use an automaton than a golem to negotiate with the <>.

"Okay, Reiko, will you go with me?"

"Yes, I will."

Normally, Reiko would never leave Jin's side, but this is an exception.

< and protects the doppelganger.

"Well then, old man, please take care of your father."

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Thus, aboard the Pegasus 1, Jin's doppelganger and Reiko headed for the planet Hale.

* * * * *

Once they left the simple relay base, they went to <> using the warp gate once again.

The exits the warehouse slowly.

Once out in space, it accelerates and comes to the side of the <>.

We slowed down as much as possible, so as not to provoke it unnecessarily.

He waved his hand through the window at the time when it was probably observing us.

We have confirmed from the 700672 that this gesture does not indicate hostile behavior.

approaches more slowly.

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"Old man, do you think he's all right?"

Jin asks anxiously. In a sense, this is the first contact with the <.

. I have simulated it many times based on the information I got from Mr. 700672 and Mr. Tester.

Jin felt a little calmer now that the old man said so.

"Well, the scouting plane over there?　"Well, the scouts over there don't react to anything.

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"I guess so."

Jin reminded himself again to take his time.

* * * * * *

"I'm not getting any response.

"That's true."

<, Jin's doppelganger (Jin D) and Reiko kept waving their hands.

"Maybe they don't know what to make of us either."

"I guess so."

< approached the scout very slowly.

The reconnaissance plane does not seem to be avoiding it, and does not seem to be paying much attention to it.

"Well, here we go."

< and the reconnaissance plane has closed to about 30 meters.

The visual equipment of the reconnaissance plane should be able to see <>, Jin D., and Reiko.

"There must be some kind of reaction. They will not leave things as they are.

Jin and the others thought that if they wanted entertainment, they would react to these visits as well as space battles.

"But if he were the ultimate recluse, he would be ......."

Jin and the others think, "But if he is the ultimate shut-in, he would deny it. If that were the case, the reconnaissance plane would have pulled out immediately.

"They're probably wondering how they should treat us."

"I suppose so."

It's easy to imagine from a different perspective.

There is a space battle in the vicinity of your home, and unknown people are approaching you waving their hands.

It is hard to imagine that we would suddenly accept this.

"Even so, they would have been interested."

The strategy was based on the premise that they would never leave the people who had caused a stir in their boring days.

More time passes.

The old man had already taken over the control of Jin D.

After all, it was already midnight in Horai Island.

Jin D was warned by the old man and took a rest.

* * * * * * * * * *

The date has changed to the 8th, and 15 hours have passed since the approach of <>.

Finally, a reaction occurs.

"Oh, something came out again."

The reconnaissance plane was still in place, but a flying object came out of the <>.

"...... golem?"

It was humanoid. It flew straight for <.

By this time, the simulation battle between and was over, and the space was quiet.

The Golem comes to a stop about three meters in front of <.

It is not equipped with any rockets, so one can imagine that it is equipped with a propulsion system such as a <>.

Up close, it looks somewhat like <>. It is probably because it is a golem made of Hael.

Hitoshi D. and Reiko wave again through the window.

That seemed to be the deciding factor. The golem again slowly ...... comes closer to swim in space, and gently touches the outer covering of <>.

Can you hear me?　If you can hear me, please wave your hand.

The voice of the golem was heard through the outer covering. Hitoshi D. and Reiko waved their hands once as they were told.

Good. It seems we can talk to each other. Are you from ...... Ars?　If so, wave to us.

Hitoshi D. and Reiko waved to each other.

I see. I want to know the purpose of your visit to ....... Do you have any intention to harm us?　If not, please wave your hand.

Hitoshi D. and Reiko waved back at this question as well.

That's fortunate. Do you wish to see my at ......?　If so, please wave your hand.

Jin D and Reiko waved without hesitation.

Okay. I'll make arrangements for you to see him. Follow me to .......

With that, the golem turns itself around and heads back to the <>. follows slowly.

The Golem turns around once, and when it sees that <> is following it, it increases its speed a little.

<.

Inside the hatch was a wide hall-like space, and <> was able to enter easily.

When Golem saw this, he touched <>'s outer covering again,

"I'm going to close the hatch now.

The hatch was closed.

Immediately after that, the hatch slowly closed, and the hall was filled with the sound of air.

This is an airlock. Can you hear me?

It seems that the air has been filled, and the golem's voice can now be heard without passing through the outer covering.

78 percent nitrogen, 20 percent oxygen. Breathable air.

Golem's description.

After confirming with the attached equipment that the air composition was OK, Jin D. and Reiko decided to go outside.