When we arrive at Leaprich I serve the three of them a honey drink and introduce Ix.

'This is Ix from Ex Machina. Ix, say hello.

Did you order this?

Yeah. Orders.

Yes, Master. This is Ix from Ex Machina.

'Hello. Sweetheart. I'm Cain. I'm your savior.

What, you're picking on her? This man.

My savior is the master.

Ix, nice! Bloody hell.

"Ha-ha!　Well, you got dumped.　Anyway, she doesn't sound like the kind of girl you hear about in the legends.

'Please don't try that with me,'

Nefi is a hard man. Well, we've come to talk to you. Are you our enemy first?

You're a man who doesn't hesitate to ask.

"The Master's enemies are my enemies.

Hmm. So I guess that means you're not the enemy now.

That's good to know.

Then Neffy asks.

'You do know that in our history, humanity has been the enemy to the Ex Machina, right?

Yes, sir. We have been hostile to humanity and the sub-species.

Why did you antagonize him?

Because we were attacked.

Then Aura is surprised.

'We were attacked by humans and subspecies!　Was that all of a sudden?

We were attacked when we arrived on this planet.

I don't think that's going to happen anytime soon.

Then Cain says.

'It's not that strange. It's a different story now and in the past. Records show that the Ex Machina appeared more than 3,000 years ago. At that time, humans and sub-race were fighting wars all over the place. If an Ex Machina appeared suddenly, it was only natural that they would attack.

Yes, that's true. Yes, but the irony is that it would lead to cooperation between humans and subhumans.

'What?　What do you mean?

It is believed that for the first time humans and sub-species are working together in the face of a huge, unknown enemy called the Ex Machina. If it wasn't for the Ex Machina, this country might not have existed.

'You can't work together without facing the enemy... it's certainly ironic.

'So what happened to the Ex Machina?　How are you still alive?

The Ex Machina was deactivated due to lack of energy and I was created as an Ex Machina that operates with magical power from the Summoner.

'So whatever the outcome, Ex Machina wanted to coexist with the summoner. Is that a unilateral decision on your part?　My guess is that there's a summoner involved.

Certainly one-sided coexistence is not coexistence. What do you mean by that?

'Exactly. A summoner named Darius appeared naked before us, proving that he had no intention of being hostile.

appeared naked? You okay? That guy.

You've never heard of this summoner... have you heard of him?

I have no idea.

Proving that you're naked and unwilling to be hostile doesn't go down in history...that's a tough one.

I know.

Good for you! Mr. Darius! I know someone who does.

I don't know if it's the same person, but I'm pretty sure there was a man named Darius among those who advocated for coexistence with the subspecies over three thousand years ago.

Oh! Sounds like a good idea.

"Darius spoke with our Commander-in-Chief and created this capsule with me to save the Ex Machina from extinction.

I see. Have you got a general idea of what's going on?

Okay. How would you like to do?

I will speak to the king myself.

I understand.

The story is going on between the two of them. Will it be okay in the end?

Is Ix okay after all?

What are you going to do if you're not okay?

Grammas!

Mr. Nephi would be surprised if Ix were to be subjected to disciplinary action or something.

'Then we'll cut ties with the guild and the country, and we'll all live happily together on an empty deserted island.

There's a battleship, and there's plenty of food on that island. The poison seems to be gone, and that kind of game life isn't too bad.

'Haha!　Good answer!　I'd love to throw Grammas out and live like that with my summonses, too.

'Grammas...you're serious. It.

Of course you do.　Because I'm a summoner, you know?

Every summoner would want to do something like that. Then Aura says.

'It's okay. Takht. This is Freetia. It's a country that recognizes the free rights of subspecies. Even though Ex Machina is extinct, it is a sub-race. Of course they have the right to freedom.

Oh, yeah. Good. That's when Neffy makes a surprising statement.

'It's the history of both humanity and the sub-race that has put the world in danger. Ex Machina is not the only one to be blamed, you know.

'What?　Did humans and subspecies do that too!

The three of them looked at each other and nodded at my question.

'There's a magic created by mankind that's called the Forbidden Spell. It is the ultimate in magic to end the world just by using it. For what it's worth, I can use it too.

I made a quick and horrible statement, but this guy!

'The higher species of the sub-race stand in that realm. You can understand that now, Mr. Tact, can't you?　The magnitude of Dragoneut's sleeping powers.

Ah, I feel like if there's a realm further up the chain of those dragons, it's no wonder they can destroy the world.

I'm sure you'll be happy to know that I'm going to be able to talk to you about Drago Newt and his friends. He has the right to ask, you know.

'Yes. 'Didn't you wonder, Mr. Takt?　That there are no dragoneuts or elves in this freetia.

Huh? I've always wondered about that, but what's it all about?

'I thought it was weird, sure, but I thought it wasn't on friendly terms or something like that.

'It's true that we don't have friendly relations now. But there was a time when all the Dragoneuts, elves, angels and demons lived here when the country was founded.

It's a very chaotic space, and it's a good thing if they were able to live in harmony.

'Of course there was some bickering, but the Founding King ruled there, and he was revered by the sub-races for being such a figure.

'But no one should live forever. After his death, there was a lot of trouble. Dragoneut was so offended by people's pride that he left this country and broke with the elves when he said he would build a factory for his country. Angels and demons have a history of leaving this country because their hatred for each other could not be resolved.

How much pride has been hurt to the point that Dragoneut has left the country? But I've never seen a factory or anything like that.

As far as I know, there weren't any factories.

'We tore it down to make friends with the elves again. The dryads are the result of that.

Oh, I see. I've been wondering why the dryads are there when the elves aren't.

'It's a big deal, you know?　The dwarves want a factory, and if they don't make it, they'll say they're going back to their country.

Ah, so that means dwarves and elves are not friendly.

'People and sub-race have a history of fighting, after all. The same races fight each other, and even different races fight each other. That's why Ex Machina will be fine. As the head of the Beast Demon Guild, I can assure you.

It's a different kind of relief when it comes from someone who could destroy the world.

'That said, it's a relief that you consulted me early on.

'Yes. If Mr. Tact had hidden it and someone found it, all hell would have broken loose and the country and us would have been stuck.

You made a good decision. Mr. Takut.

Scared? I don't know what would have happened if I hadn't consulted him...yes, I'm afraid to imagine.

I think I'll have an audience with the king just for that matter. I'll let you know when that happens. That's my contact information.

Oh, he just handed me a quickie.

"Thank you.

No, thanks. Oh, do you want another drink?

Apparently they liked the honey drink.

'There is. What do you two want to do?

I'll take it.

I'll take it, but it's ruining things. Grammas.

What can I do?　Unlike the two of you, it's not easy to get out of the house, you know?　I think Grammas should have the right to be free!

'No. Do your job.

Neffy, you're relentless. At any rate, I'm glad Ix is going to be able to handle it. But I couldn't just ask for a free favor.

"I'll pay for her maid's outfit instead.

'Grammas?　The sub-race at your place, Tact, is my jurisdiction. Can you keep your hands to yourself?

Mr. Aura, what is your jurisdiction? But I'm sorry to inform them.

'I'm sorry. We don't need the money for Ix.

What do you mean?

Ix can change her outfit to my image of a costume.

"What the hell?

Aren't you more surprised than the Ex Machina bombshell?

It's a big deal... and that means you can dress up in any costume that wasn't possible before, right?

Well, I guess so.

Wait a minute!　I'm going to hurry up and write her design.

That's sweet...Aura. Mr. Takut, here.

Kaim-san takes out a piece of paper and shows it to me. On it was written Victorian maids, the origin of maid clothes. Unexpected. I thought I was going to get a more dangerous costume.

'You see?　Then get her to dress up!

Hey!　What are you thinking?　Of course she'd look great in a frilly maid costume!

You're the one who doesn't understand. The original point is the highest and most important one. She's going to prove that I'm right!

So forcibly, Ix's shop keeper's outfit was decided to be a Victorian Maid. When Kaim saw Ix as a Victorian maid, he...

She's the best thing in the world. I hereby pledge to protect her with every fiber of my being.

For some reason, he saluted and swore.