The meal at the family restaurant-style restaurant was satisfactory for Jin and his group, as they were able to order according to their own tastes.

"......I think, though, that the food here is a little more to Jin's liking."

Erza said while wiping her mouth with a napkin.

"Yes, I think so.

Reiko answered her question.

"Yes, father. One of the 5th Quinta was involved in the seasoning of this place about 300 years ago.

"Oh, I see."

A member of the 5th Quinta was dispatched to various places to gather information. One of them spent several years here as a cook.

That is probably why the taste of Horai Island remains here.

"I guess the connection remains in unexpected places.

Jin is a bit deeply moved to think that he was involved in the formation of the culture in such a way.

And from the conversations of those who were eating around us, we were able to learn about the area, albeit only in fragments.

The economy was in good condition, and the autumn sown wheat crop was good.

However, the lack of underground resources in general seemed to be a common problem in the Shoro Empire.

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

"Well, we have had a look around.

Reinhardt opened his mouth as we left the store and got into a Golem car in the parking lot.

"Thank you, Jin. It's refreshing to see with my own eyes what it's like back home ."

"It really is. Thank you, Master Jin."

"Yes, you're right. I think they're doing better than I thought they would.

I agree.

But Jin..,

"But there's one thing I don't know if I can say ......, but it's bothering you, isn't it?"

Reinhardt agrees. Reinhard seems to agree.

"It's about resources, isn't it?"

"Yes. That's why Reinhardt made a golem to search for underground resources.

Well, yeah.

Now we just need to figure out how to make it a priority in the Shoro Empire.

It is surprisingly difficult. <, they will probably provide the technology to all countries equally or fairly.

That is not a bad thing, but as a native of the Shoro Empire, Reinhard wants to save his country from poverty.

"Hmmm... I guess we'll just have to throw them to Daikie and Cocona in Leuthart...?"

That seems to be the quickest way.

But in that case, we'd have to ask who made the golem for underground resource exploration.

"Ah, you can say it was made by Jin, if you like."

Reinhardt was very easy.

"I didn't make this one for profit, or to sell my name, or anything like that," he said.

"Well, if it's ......, I guess I'll leave it to the Daikis.

They can get an audience with the Emperor, so we can just give it to them as Jin's request.

"Are you sure?　I think the final decision will be left to others.

"I don't care. I'm the one who's supposed to be gone.

Reinhardt was brisk.

"Okay. I'll do it then."

It's only a short distance to Leuthart from here. Jin called in the that was waiting overhead.

"Okay, let's get to the airfield. Tweak, please.

"Yes, sir."

Tweak drove the Golem car to the airfield.

He was able to pull up next to a hurricane that had landed just in time.

"Well, thank you for your help, Tweak."

"No, sir. Jin-sama, I hope I have been of some help."

"Yes, you've been very helpful. Thank you.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Following Jin, Reinhardt and the others thanked Regulus 3 of the 5th Quinta.

< took off and reached the sky over Leusert, the capital of the Shoro Empire, in a few minutes.

"It's going to be a hassle, so I think I'll just have Reiko and I go down, give Daikis and the others the , and come back up.

"That sounds good."

"That's fine with me."

Erza, Reinhard, Bertsch, and Saki stayed behind in and kept out of sight of Daikis and the others.

< lands on the roof of the house.

Daikie and Cocona greet Jin without panic despite his sudden arrival.

"Welcome, Jin-sama and Reiko-sama.

Sorry for the sudden visit.

No problem.

Jin briefly tells his business in the parlor.

"Today, I've come to give you this Magi machine."

"What's this?"

It's a golem for exploring underground resources.

What?

Jin began by saying that this golem had been developed by a friend of his, and then explained its function.

"Now, the Shoro Empire is supposed to be short of underground resources in general. My friend developed this because he is concerned about such a situation.

He explained that he wanted Daikie to report it to the Emperor and present it to him.

"Are you sure?"

"Of course."

Hearing Jin's words, Daikin bowed his head again and again.

"Thank you very much. Please tell your friend to thank him as well.

"Yes, I will. I will. ......I'm a little busy this time, so I'll leave you to it. Please give my regards to the Emperor.

Jin stood up.

"Well, well, no problem."

Cocona looked a little apologetic.

I'm sorry. I'll visit ...... next time I'm in the area.

"Yes, we'll be waiting for you."

And the soared into the sky again.

* * * *

The hurricane soars at an altitude of about 5,000 meters.

Jin and the others were relaxing and reflecting on the trip.

I guess you could say we are the descendants of ....... Everyone seems to be doing reasonably well," said Reinhard over tea.

Reinhard said as he sipped his tea.

"Yes, they are. I don't want to interfere unless they are doing something terrible.

"Kuhu, that's right ......."

"I'm sorry you had to go through all that trouble Jin."

Reinhardt was a little concerned about the fact that he had entrusted Daikin with the delivery of the golem for the search for underground resources.

"That's not important. It's better if Saki and Reinhardt don't have any more concerns."

Soon they were over Horai Island.