One of the knights of the Kingsguard explains what he has found out about the <>.

"<> seems to be a group that has been rapidly increasing its followers in the last five years or so."

"Believers?"

"Yes. Originally, it was a new religious group called the Sori Kyokai.

The Sori Kyokai?

Yes, it has the philosophy of seeking the truth and creating a world that embodies the truth, but it is what is called a bogus religion.

"Haha, I see. ......"

When the world is at peace, such clever people incite the people, cheat them, and pursue their own interests. ......, Jin thinks as he listens to the explanation.

The Kingdom of Cerroa is a big country. It has a large territory.

However, the center of its culture and civilization is in the north where the capital is located, and the south is a little behind.

The Sori Society was expanding its influence in such a climate.

"It would have been fine if they simply had a philosophy of helping and educating people, but if they try to destroy the current system, they are a terrorist group.

"Indeed."

The southern part of the Kingdom of Cerroa has always been a place of freedom.

In the past, a wealthy merchant named Eckart Tecles built a large ship and set out to sea to fulfill his dream.

Jin remembered with nostalgia the old days, thinking that this must have been also the temperament of the Southerners.

Aside from that, according to the Kondo knight, the number of members of the <> ranged from 1,000 to 15,000. The reason why the number is inaccurate is that the number of the members of the <> is not accurate.

The reason why the number is inaccurate is that the information is not fresh since it is based on two captured persons.

The Ekitor Party was formed by some of the most radical members of the Sori Kyokai.

While the <> focuses on the indoctrination of the people, the <> works externally. In other words, they impose their ideology.

More specifically, they are trying to commit terrorism.

...... and this is what we have heard from the perpetrators.

Thank you very much.

Although the case smells like a small one, if left unchecked, it could turn into a second .

The Emperor added, "The Shoro Kingdom will inform the Kingdom of Cerroa of this matter and have them crack down on it.

"Are there any questions?"

Finally, the knight of the Kingsguard who had been in charge of the explanation said to everyone, and Daikie raised his hand.

"Yes, my Lord Nido, what is it?"

"What happened to the tool shop where Miss Mertze had her dagger appraised?" "Yes, that is correct.

Yes, a separate team is investigating the matter, but when I visited him shortly afterwards, he said the place was deserted.

I understand."

There were no more questions, and the conversation was over.

However, the old man had been gathering information through Reiko and decided to conduct additional investigation on this matter as well.

* * * *

Emperor Ernst II left Nido's residence at around 4:30 p.m., as he could not stay there so long due to his position.

"Ah, ......."

Meltze sighs a little.

"Are you tired, Mel?"

"Yes. ......"

After the emperors had left, Rubina came in and found Melze slumped over.

"The bath is ready, will you join me?"

"Yes. ......"

Half dragging her with her, Rubina disappeared into the bathroom.

* * * * * *

Jin and the others are meeting with Daikie to discuss the future.

"I'm not surprised that you're going to take care of Merce, though.

"Yes, that's right.

I wonder if Viscount Jóhir will complain about this.

"I'm sure he won't. He is a loyal member of the imperial family, for better or worse. He is loyal to the emperor for better or worse.

"I hope so."

Then the conversation turns to the treatment of Merce.

"It would be good for him to experience things and see the world at large," Cocona says.

Cocona says.

"Yes. I'll leave it to her to decide whether or not to become a noble, but I'm sure we'll support her in either choice.

"I suppose you're right, dear."

"Hmm. ......"

"Brother Jin, what are you thinking?"

"No, I thought it would be better to have an automaton as a follower.

"If my brother Jin makes it, it will be over-specified.

"Then I'll have Goh help you."

"Oh, that's a good idea.

Erza agreed, since it would be a good experience for fixing < in the future.

"We can discuss the specifications with Merce later.

"Hmm..."

* * * * * *

Meanwhile, Rubina and Merce are in the bathroom.

"Mel, are you going to be a member of the emperor's family after all?"

"No, I don't know. ......

"Yes, ...... but you're going to stay here for a while, aren't you?"

"Yes. ......

"I'll come visit you sometimes too!"

"Yeah, ......"

"Cheer up!"

"Yeah, ......"

In this way, Merce was in a state of low spirits.

Rubina, as expected, could not comfort her in such a short time.

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

Then it was time for dinner.

Oh, it's delicious. It tastes ...... nostalgic.

"I hope so."

The menu was based on a recipe that the old man had researched and the five-colored golem maids had recreated, a recipe that was often cooked around Merce's parents' house.

The nostalgic taste made her feel a little relieved.

"Hey, M?rtje, I know it's not possible for you to come here right away, but if there's anything you want or anything you want to do, just let me know, okay?"

"Thank you very much. ......"

Meltze turns her head and thanks him in a whisper.

From that angle, she looks a lot like her nephew, Emperor Ernst II, Jin thought.

Even more so since they have the same dark blond hair and blue eyes.

He is about the same height as Rubina, who is the same age as Jin, but Rubina is slightly thinner than Jin.

Elsa guessed that she was not in poverty.

(Hmmm ...... how can I get her to relax ......)

She was about 13 years old,...... and in the first year of junior high school,...... and Jin had no experience in taking care of a girl at the beginning of puberty.

So I have no idea how to handle her, and I leave her to Rubina.

(Oh, what about ...... Martha or Meene's mother-in-law?)

) Jin decided to talk to her about it tonight.