In Horai Island, Jin, Elsa, and the old man are discussing about the <>.

"Tomorrow, I think we will see the automata made by the <>. ......"

"Yes, I think so. And how far will we go to help them?

Unlike the other three duchies, we have not announced our participation in the World Conference. In fact, it could be said that they are hostile to each other.

The King's mindset seems to be changing after the recent events, but there are still many uncertainties as to what will happen. In such a situation, it would be a bad idea to give him too much support.

"Why don't you ask Makina to go home first, and ask <> to negotiate peace with the Duchy of Jagus again?"

Erza suggested.

"That might be preferable. ...... Well, how is Reinhard doing?"

"My brother Rai went to Hale at the same time as I did."

"...... I see."

Jin was disappointed that Reinhardt seemed to know the most about such political matters.

"At any rate, I think Jin should be treated as a <> if he is going to work in the Principality of Jagdus."

Jin is basically a member of no country, and has a near free pass from all known countries except for the Principality of Jagus.

However, he had not yet received such official status from the Duchy of Jagus.

<> and urge him to do so.

The old man said.

"You are a mastermind now. ......"

Jin said,

It may be a sophistry, but it is important to be open-minded, especially when politics is involved. Especially when politics is involved.

The night passed without further incident.

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Back in time, while Jin D was being visited by the <>, Niestor Cirillo Jagus, the Duke of Jagus, was visiting the brain of magic.

"Some people who call themselves the <> have been trying to blackmail our country. ......"

He then reports on the events of the past.

"Deus ex machina and <> sided with our country and ...... or rather, they regarded <> as an enemy of world peace. ......"

I'll try to be as objective as possible in my explanation Lord King. This is what <> taught me.

If we want the magic brain to make the right decision, we must give it as accurate information as possible.

Then the king finished his explanation.

"......What should our country do in the future?"

"Humbly ......?"

<

"Mm......"

<<<< Magecraft Meister, the Magical Engineer, has far superior technology.

"Mm......"

<>

"Mm......"

<<

"............Okay. I will think it over. I will come back to you when I have a better idea."

<>

* * * * * *

The king then went to .

had been repaired and was able to walk at the speed of a toddler.

(I wonder if this golem can be easily repaired by <> (......))

The king was right to think so.

However, there was no way that even the king could have known that it was Jin who had created <>.

<> and is staying at the <> in the courtyard of the castle of the Duke.

It will be easier for the king to visit him there.

"There was a ...... thing."

The Duke of Jagus gave the same explanation to as he had given to Brain.

"I see, so that's what happened."

Now <> speaks fluently.

"......<>> and Deus Ex Machina, if they are the same as I know them to be, then neither of them should be your enemy."

"Yes, I understand that very well.

The king nodded.

"No, you don't really understand."

"What do you mean?"

"What do you mean?" "I mean that what you have seen of their power is only a glimpse of what they can do."

"......"

"Yes, for example, Miss Leco, who is with us. She is the most powerful automata in the world."

"......" "Does that mean that she is the most powerful automaton in the world?"

No, it means that she is the strongest in the world among all things.

A little girl automaton like that?

Do not underestimate her.

"Mm-hmm. ......"

This was a prince who was not to be believed, no matter how much had said.

"And then there was the deus ex machina and the Magecraft Meister. It would be better for us not to build walls against them as a nation."

"What do you mean?"

Before I stopped, other nations gave them a free pass.

You mean that they are allowed to enter and leave the country freely?

"That is correct. Yes. It will make it easier for us to receive their support.

But this, too, was a problem that was difficult for the king to accept.

"...... I will take a closer look at it."

"Yes, please. Please don't ...... make a wrong choice."

* * * *

On the island of Horai, the old lord was considering what else he could do.

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However, since Rodriguez and Ariana were now old enough to retire, they would have to go with Ruijkert and Elsia.

<<>

The old man thinks that he has a strong sense of honor, but his ability is not good enough.

<<>

The old man thinks of a way to solve the problem without causing any trouble to Jin.