It took two whole days for a call to be sent from the town of Seki to Miyako and for a reply to come back.

The distance between Seki and Miyako is less than 100 kilometers. It would take a carrier pigeon less than four hours to make the round trip.

Jin guessed that it took more time to make decisions than the round trip.

"Hiro Mutu of Mitsuho welcomes your visit and is looking forward to seeing you.

Hearing this from Crowe, Jin and the others boarded .

The residents of Seki were all out to see them off.

Half of them are just curious to see a flying vehicle.

"Well, it's really nice to be able to fly, isn't it?

Maya is coming along as a caretaker. I wondered if she was ready for the ceremony, but she told me that Oliver was in Miyako for the paperwork.

I am sure he will be surprised when he goes to Miyako with .

"So it's a great opportunity for you, huh?"

"Yes, that's it. <-sama used to say that from time to time.

While they were talking, slowly began its ascent.

"Oh, it really flew!　That's amazing!"

The familiar cityscape has a different feel when viewed from above.

"Ah, this is what the town of Seki looks like. ......The town hall with the mayor is ......that one, isn't it?"

And begins to move forward.

"Oh, fast, fast. But the roads are so small..."

The gray streaks in the wilderness were the roads.

Ehim, Temae, Nardo, Yashima. And when you see Lake Sayama, that's Miyako.

"Oh, that's Lake Sayama," he said.

"Looks like they're doing something."

Is it reclamation?　...... No, it's not. They're building a canal."

It seems that they are building a canal that goes around the center of the town.

"Reminds me of Reuthert."

As Reinhardt grimly remarked, the scene was reminiscent of Leuthart, the capital of the Shoro Kingdom.

< began its descent.

As it slowly descended, it could see people gathering in a plaza to the south of Miyako.

"Looks like we should land there."

Jin instructed Edgar, the pilot.

"Yes, sir.

Edgar, now a veteran pilot, skillfully maneuvered the aircraft toward the square.

"Oh, I'm sure. Mii-san is right there."

Hearing Maya's words, I looked closely and saw that Mii was indeed dressed in formal attire and waving her hand, with what appeared to be staff members with flags standing on either side of her.

In the center of the clearing, about 50 meters in diameter, Edgar brought the to a stop.

He opened the door and lowered the ramp, first Reiko, then Jin, followed by Erza and Reinhardt.

"Jin-sama, Erza-sama, Reiko-sama, welcome!"

Mii Mutu, grandson of Mitsuho Sheikh Hiro Mutu, made a formal bow.

"We have been waiting for your call. You must be Mr. Reinhardt. Welcome to Miyako, the capital of Mitsuho. I am pleased to welcome you."

My name is Reinhard Randall von Adamas, diplomat of the Shoro Empire. Pleased to meet you.

Reinhard returned the courtesy of a diplomat.

At that moment, a voice came up from the crowd, which had been quiet until then.

"Welcome!　<

"Master Jin!　Welcome!

They welcome Jin.

Jin, you're amazing ......, I didn't know you were this good!

"No, I've just realized it myself."

"Brother Jin, if you remember the last time you left Miyako, you could have imagined it."

Erza pointed out calmly,

"No, I thought it was just a temporary thing."

Jin thought that the enthusiasm would cool down over time.

He had seen the "○○ boom" come and go many times when he was in modern Japan.

But it was different here.

"Jin-sama!　Jin-sama!"

"Long live the Magecraft Meister!"

"...... is embarrassing."

As Mii led the way, Jin muttered in a whisper.

"I'm sorry, sir. I told them to keep it as small as possible, but when word got out that they could fly in, this happened.

It seems that Jin had it all to himself.

"Thank you for your hard work, Maya. Miyako will guide you from here.

"Okay. ...... Jin-san, see you later."

"Okay, Maya-san, thank you very much for your help here.

So Maya, who had guided Jin and the others to this point, now finished her task and headed for Oliver's place.

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"Welcome, diplomat. I am HIRO MUTU, Emir of Mitsuho.

I am Reinhard Randall von Adamus, diplomat of the Shoro Empire.

Reinhard and Hiro shook hands.

Reinhardt then presented the letter from the Queen.

Hiro Mutu took it and opened it. Reinhardt waited quietly while he looked it over.

Then he said.

"I see, your words are well taken, your majesty.

Hiro Mutu nodded broadly.

"The idea of a loose association of this world for the sake of peace and tranquility. < is a way to do this. <.

It seemed that Shuki Tsetsi was teaching the idea of the after all, thought Jin, who was a bystander here.

"First, I would like to introduce Mitsuho to your world, and then I would like you to participate in the . However, it is not a decision that I alone can make, and I will have to consult with the Council.

The sheikh is not a dictator, although he has a great deal of authority, including the right to give orders in times of emergency.

"Very well. How long will it take?

"About two days, please."

I will give you my answer on January 30, Hulo Mutu replied. That would be within the time frame promised to the queen. Reinhardt decided to accept.

"Yes, I understand. I look forward to your good news.

In the meantime, enjoy this Miyako.

Thank you very much.

Jin-sama, Erza-sama, Reinhardt-sama, please make yourselves at home here.

Jin and his group were escorted by Mii to the guest house where they had stayed before.

"Thank you."

We will take care of you during your stay.

"I'm sorry about that."

No, I offered myself, so please don't worry about it.

Reinhardt, on the other hand, looked at the building, which was roofed with something similar to a tile.

"Well, this looks a lot like Jin's ," he said.

"Yes, it is. The garden is also very well done, you should enjoy it.

The Japanese-style garden is used as a reference for the garden of Jin's house in Leuthart.

"Wow!　This is quite good."

Reinhardt, who had some knowledge of Japanese culture through Jin, seemed to find the culture of Miyako interesting, and his eyes were shining all the time.