Jin D. and Rodriguez went together to the Duke of Jagus and told him of their request.

"Well, Rodriguez, you want to have a long talk with Jin-dono?　That's fine with me.

Niestor Cirillo Jagus, Duke of Jagus, immediately granted the request.

（He must have decided that it would be good for the progressors.

The old man thought so.

After that, Reiko and Rei successfully rejected all the people who came near them, so Jin D. and Deus ex Machina had a calm time.

* * * *

After the dinner party, around 10:00 p.m., in a room at the castle.

This is the living room of the guest room given to Jin D and Makina.

Jin D., Makina, Reiko, Rei, Rodriguez Ariana and his wife, Ruyhard Elsia and his wife, and Lubark of the were there.

"First of all, let me introduce you."

Rodriguez introduced Mr. and Mrs. Ruijhard Elsia and Lubark Bassi.

"My name is Ruyhardt.

My wife Elsia.

I am ...... Lubark Bassi.

Nice to meet you. Jin Nido.

Deus ex machina. This is Squire Rey.

Then Reiko brought tea for everyone.

............

This is Reiko.

Now that everyone had been introduced.

Jin D sipped his tea,

"...... what would you like to talk about?"

Jin D sipped his tea and said, " what would you like to talk about? By the way, the old man is now in control, and Jin is watching from the sidelines with Elsa.

"First, let me tell you about us," Rodriguez began.

Rodriguez began.

"It is said that our ancestors were persecuted ...... and drifted to this land out of fear and danger. They were picked up by this country and have been cooperating with us ever since."

"Is that so?"

This is something we know from our research, but the old pilot, Jin D., does not show such a sign.

"............ That is why we have continued to manufacture products to protect this country from foreign enemies who are trying to annex it."

"I understand. I understand that you have all worked hard.

Rodriguez answered in a quiet voice.

"No, compared to the hardships of our ancestors, we are nothing. ...... and now we have seen the legends."

His eyes became slightly moist as he looked at Reiko, who was standing beside Jin D. "We have no children," he said.

"...... we have no children. Instead, we are going to make the best automata.

Rodriguez was followed by his wife Ariana,

"Yes. That's why we are so thrilled to have met you, Mr. Leco.

But here comes a tactless comment.

"Mr. Rodriguez, can we put these personal matters on the back burner for now?"

It was Rubák Bassi.

"Oh, yes. Sorry."

Then Rodriguez straightened up,

"Mister Jin, as a magecraft master, I have many questions for you.

He said.

"Yes, please. I will answer whatever I can.

"Well, I'll go to ......."

Rubák Bassi, not Rodríguez, spoke up.

"First of all, ......, are you real?"

"What?"

Jin D. was taken aback <. To some extent, he had expected this kind of question to come up at some point.

But the other members of the <> were different.

"Lubark!　You're being rude!

What are you talking about?

What the hell do you think you're doing?

But he was cool about it.

"No, it's a natural question, isn't it?　Besides, the later you ask something like this, the harder it becomes to ask.

Jin D nodded.

"I can see your point, Mr. Bassi," said Jin D., "but I don't know how to prove it. However, I don't know how to prove it. ......"

In the first place, the condition of being a is unknown to the general public, and the fact of Horai Island is also a secret.

The old man, who was piloting Jin D., thought that he would put together the best explanation, check it with Jin, and then tell it to Lubak Bassi and the others.

"...... I'm with you. Is that not good enough?"

In that silent moment, Reiko opened her mouth.

"...... of course, I have no doubt that Sir Reiko is the real one!　Neither does my husband!"

Elsia was the first to shout out.

"Yes, of course we do. So, we both believe that Master Jin is a .

Ariana declared.

In other words, the only one who doubted Jin D. was Rubák Bassi.

"...... you?"

Reiko asked shortly and took a step toward Lubak Bassi.

The silent pressure made Lubark Bassi wince,

"I believe you!

Lubark Bassi replied, "I believe you!

"That's wise."

Reiko said and pulled back her foot.

"......And now..."

Now Jin D started to speak.

"If you have any problems with engineering magic, I will be happy to help you, okay?"

This suggestion was made because he had heard mutterings about the inability to use "transinfo" during the previous investigation by the <>.

"Well, uh, I can't use ......<> very well, is there any trick to it?"

First of all, Elsia asked a question that I had not imagined.

"<>? Yes, you can't investigate what you don't know no matter how hard you try, so don't neglect basic studies.

No matter how useful engineering magic <> is, you can never know what you don't know.

"To do so, you should ...... well, look outside."

"Outside?

Yes. ......I think that maybe your country will change little by little. If that happens, I'm sure you'll get more information.

Jin D. is not a diplomat and will not take his place. So this time he answered in a casual way.

"At ......, could you tell me about <>?"

And then came the question that could be said to be the real one.