In the Kingdom of Celuloa, the head of the Intelligence Department, Alon Faal Zeta, mobilized his agents to root out smuggling and tax evasion.

The documents found by < and the old man were supposedly kept in a hidden safe, deliberately concealed, and then discovered by an agent.

The agent <> was in fact Regulus 40 of the < fifth column.

The purge is accelerated by this document.

"Quartermaster Baron Rain de Matillac, you are under arrest for tax evasion and smuggling!"

What are you talking about?　I don't know what you're talking about!

You can explain yourself in court.

The Kingdom of Celuloa is a law-abiding state, the severity of which had not changed since King Cesar decreed it 400 years ago.

And because of the meritocracy, a junior baron was quickly ousted and replaced by a rising baron to fill the post.

I hope that clears things up a bit.

Yes, Your Majesty.

King Beaux-Arts Valois de Selrois looked at one of his most trusted men, Aron Faal, Director of Zeta Intelligence, and smiled at each other.

* * * *

The arrests in the Kingdom of Selroa had a considerable impact on the Kingdom of Franz.

The dark organization that had been hiding underground suddenly came out into the open.

Perhaps someone who was behind it has withdrawn.

Abel Rossi, Director of the Intelligence Bureau of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, speculated.

"That may be so. But first, I want you to capture as many of them as possible.

"Of course. We have already arrested over 50 suspects.

With this, the other black market organizations, if only temporarily, have fallen into decline and are now breathing their last breath.

Peace has returned to the Franz Kingdom for the time being.

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

was busy dealing with the mining towns.

"Manon, is there any problem with the distribution?

"Yes, Mr. Tomax. 250 to the Shoro Kingdom, 200 to the Kingdom of Cerroa, 15 to the Kingdom of Egelea. 150 to Klein, 100 to Elias, 1 00 to Franz. The remaining 50 are to be used as a reserve.

The remaining 50 would be kept in reserve in and sent as reinforcements to each country as needed, Manon reported.

"Yes, I understand. That's great, Manon."

"Very good, sir."

Manon's ability in such computational paperwork is so high that it rivals that of more than ten human secretaries.

This greatly reduced the workload of Tomax Bartmann, who was in good health.

"Then, about a month from now, a candidate from the Kingdom of Franz will come to study here.

"Well, that's good news.

"Since it was recommended by Jin-sama and Erza-sama, we can expect great things."

"Oh, is that so?　I'm looking forward to it.

* * * *

<<<> are also fulfilling their roles well.

In Horai Island, the old man reported to Jin with satisfaction.

"It seems so. However, the cat golem I made halfway as a hobby is surprisingly useful.

"I guess that's what it's all about."

<

"And then there is the matter of Najaz Khan."

As for Najaz Khan, Erza is concerned about him, and Jin wants to do something about it.

"I mean, I don't understand this whole Khan family mess."

For Jin, the frictions and feuds among the nobles were something he did not understand and did not want to deal with.

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Being from a superior family, she had a strong voice and ...... was more of a backer of the Viscount.

<<

"......"

<<

That is why he was able to send Najas to the Intelligence Bureau.

Jin thought that this is the dark side of aristocratic society .......

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"Maybe so."

"I see."

"If that's the case, Najas, you should go study abroad in and just stay there."

Elsa, who had been listening quietly, interrupted.

"Right."

Jin and the others thought that it would be necessary to keep an eye on him, since he may have his own wishes in this regard.

<, the head of , and Manon, the automata secretary of the Chief Administrator, Tomax Bartmann, to help him out.

"And now we must make progress on the dust lungs?"

They began to be used in the mines of the Shoro Empire, the Kingdom of Egelea, the Kingdom of Klein, and the former Leonard's Kingdom.

<

"Wow."

Jin was disgusted by the utter destruction of cultural civilization by the .

* * * *

"<>"

"......Oh, I feel a little better again."

In the medical office of the Royal Castle of Franz, Viscount Astero de Caen is being treated by his daughter Najas.

Today is the 10th day. Najas is no longer suffering from magical exhaustion, and is beginning to feel more comfortable.

The consumption of Houraishima's Persica juice seems to have helped.

"How is the ...... house doing?"

The Viscount was still concerned about the house.

"It seems that the sister Narn is in charge," he said.

Surprisingly, Narun seems to have become a little more sane now that he is the only one who can protect the house. Perhaps he has become more self-aware.

Nevertheless, Najas could not bring himself to forgive his sister ......, nor did he want to return to that house.

"Yes,......."

But he didn't say that in front of his sick father.

"Do you want to be a healer?"

"Yes."

This was the only answer that came out of his mouth.

"Yes, I see. Do whatever you want. I support you.

"Thank you, father."

The viscount, though a bastard, was also a father who cared about his daughter's happiness.

* * * *

Soon the year 3900 will be over and a new year will arrive.

What will the year 3901 be like?