In Penglai Island, Jin was receiving a report from the old man.

"So, the restoration of the Pandor continent is going well, isn't it?"

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The old man explained that he, too, was glad to be able to make good use of the ever-increasing stockpile of food.

"But still, it's been half a month since then. ....... How fast does it go?

Today is November 15.

Half a month had passed since Golbert Markitas had launched his invasion.

"Master Jin, I'm back."

Just then Rhodotos returned from Avalon.

"Welcome back. How are you?"

"Yes, the Principality of Jagus has officially declared that they will no longer interfere with the Principality of Mercana. Now we can increase our support.

No matter how much support we give, it is meaningless if it is taken away from us.

However, the warp gate connecting the Principality of Juggs and the Principality of Mercana had been destroyed, making it virtually impossible to influence them.

"That's good to hear."

"There was a bit of a commotion when Deus Ex Machina III appeared in Avalon.

"Of course there was."

After a long period of silence, the Deus ex Machina III has made his appearance. Not as one of the founders, but as his successor.

"Marikka gave me her assurance, so I was accepted without any difficulty.

After all, the words of Marikka, who has been a living witness since the founding of <>, are very important.

"And this Marikka?"

"Yes, together with ...... that?"

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"Why doesn't she come in?　Hey, Marikka!

Hey, Marikka!

What do you mean, "Hi!" ......

Come on in. - Yes, sir.

Marikka steps into the command center.

"You used to come here every once in a while ...... 400 years ago, didn't you?

I was usually with Mr. Zion or someone else.

Even today, Rhodes would be there.

That's true, but...

In short, Rhodes would not be enough to support his heart, Jin thought to himself.

"Thank you for your explanation on <>. ...... what's that ......?"

Is it Tomax Bartmann?

Yes, that's right. Your explanation to Tomax Bartmann was magnificent.

"Oh, thank you very much."

"I wonder why he bites. ......"

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The old man helped him out.

"......, does that mean I'm a traumatic level for Marikka!"

"No, no, on the contrary, I'd say you're an object of faith. ......"

For Marikka, Jin, who saved her people, who were then called the , was the object of her admiration.

Jin, who had never been aware that he was such an object of admiration, had no way of knowing.

"When the situation on the Pandor continent calms down, I'm thinking of going there once, and I'd like you two to go with me then."

"Me too, sir?"

Marikka looked doubtful, but Jin nodded.

"You explained that Rhodes is a , didn't you?　That's why."

"Oh, so you're going to say that they are Marikka-sama's relatives?"

"Oh, you're going to say that I'm related to Marikka, aren't you?

It was actually Zion who had asked him to search for Jin, but Marikka was equally concerned about him, so it was not a lie.

"I wonder what you're going to do about your promise at ....... ......"

"Promises?　With whom?"

"Oh, you promised me a rematch against Groma and Golem, didn't you?"

"What's the point of doing that now, Jin-sama?"

Rhodoth says, a little taken aback.

"Well, yes."

Even if I take Hope with me, there is too much difference in performance between the Hope of then and the Hope of now.

Once again, Jin realizes that he is floating in the air.

"Isn't ...... good?"

Marikka called out to Jin.

"From what Law has told me, this Groma is quite talented. It would be good if we let him fail once and give him a chance to learn at .

Is that a possibility?

"Yes, I think so. I think that's the way to go. ...... I remember that Ms. Cachea and Ms. Eira wanted to study at <>. And Gloma Trey."

Rhodoth reported as if to add.

"I see. I'm sure the three of them will grow together."

Jin seemed pleased to hear that.

"Yes. When the reconstruction of the Pandor continent progresses a little more, we'll send them out. There are a few other talented people who could be a good match for us.

Yes. I hope they will study hard and rebuild their homeland.

"Now all we need to do is redevelop Hale and visit Onogoro Island.

Since Hale will take a little more time to prepare, Jin would like to visit Onogoro Island.

"I would like to ask Marikka to follow me."

Since Marikka is the master of Onogoro Island, this is a natural request.

"Yes, of course, Shore......."

"Do the inhabitants of Onogoro Island know about Marikka?"

"Yes, of course.

No longer needing to hide anything, Marikka gives Jin a brief explanation.

"I show up a few times a year to a dozen times a year, so everyone remembers me."

"I see. ...... So what do you want me to say when I get there?"

I doubt if you would believe me if I suddenly said, , he thinks.

At least I wouldn't believe it myself.

"I understand that. If I come with you and explain the situation, you will believe me.

"But I'm still worried. ......"

And this is Mr. Rayko.

Is that me?

Reiko, who had been keeping quiet until now, spoke up.

"Yes. You all know who Reiko-san is and ...... well, in the course of our conversation, that is."

She is legendary as a dark-eyed, dark-haired follower and an invincible automata.

"Besides, I think it will be all right if you bring or a spaceship or something that no one can make and show it to him. After all, Jin-sama is a ."

"I see. ......"

Jin adds, "Even if I don't reveal myself, it would be good to see the descendants of the <> living happily.

But Marikka said, "Don't say that,

But Marikka said, "Don't say that. I'm sure everyone would be happy to see their ancestors.

"You can say that too ......?"

Jin scratches his head.

And little by little, he thinks, he will make preparations to visit <>.