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When you develop a radio frequency version, you need to make sure the antennae are of a certain size.
Size, sir?
The parabola, well, the dish part. You need the size of that part. The technology is not very good, so we have to cover it with our strength, or size.
The time frame and the budget.
With Akiba's current finances, it will probably take about three years to build. The Adventurer's inventions are good for making one-offs, but they are still insufficient for mass production or building something huge. The construction period depends on the number of people we have to invest, but there is still a lot of technical development to do. Including the research time, I can't give you an answer right away.
...I see.
With the current Akiba system, it's not very realistic.
　--that's how the conversation with Roderick ended.
　Shiroe made his way back home through the spring Akiba towards his guild.
　He didn't even mean to show it on his own face, but Akatsuki, who had become strangely intuitive lately, even tugged at his sleeve, "Don't be depressed, lord," he said. I replied, "It's okay," but I couldn't shake the feeling that I was in limbo.
'You're getting your grandfather's forehead, Lord,'
I don't know if that's true. I don't think so.
　Shiroe ran a hand over her forehead where Akatsuki's gaze lingered and tried to unravel it. It's the same as usual. In this world, unless some kind of external force is applied, the hair does not grow. The length of the bangs touching my fingertips is also the same as usual.
　The guild house of the Log Horizon, where I arrived back home, was quiet and deserted. There is a cat symbol on the blackboard that says "I'm going out to buy dinner" in Nyanta's script. Naotsugu must have accompanied the small dragons in their training, and Tetra must have headed to the Crescent Moon Alliance. Minori and the others had recently begun to decide on their own actions without having to rely on Shiroe and the others.
　Breathing the air inside the guild, which was comfortable even when unoccupied, Shiroe and Akatsuki went up the stairs. They walked through the landing overlooking the living room and opened the door to their usual office. I looked behind me over my armpits faintly and saw Akatsuki asking, "What are you doing?" with just a glance.　He seemed to be urging me to get in the room quickly. Apparently they would go into the room together, have tea, escort, and hide. Shiroe gave a small smile and invited Akatsuki in.

　Get a way to contact the moon.
　While it's nice to have such a goal, it doesn't mean that it will make my daily problems go away. The city of Akiba is a vibrant city with new inventions and developments every day. But that also means that new troubles and problems are invented every day.
　In Shiroe's opinion, more than half of Akiba's problems are caused by a lack of human resources. Even if there are resources to solve them, there are not enough people to operate and direct them. That's the true state of the current Roundtable.
　There are a number of reasons for this. For example, the disappearance of Krusty, the head of the Roundtable, is one of them. His charisma, leadership and commanding skills are unquestionably great, and Shiroe feels his disappearance is a blow.
　He motivates the people around him. Or give them confidence that if something goes wrong, it will be taken care of. That kind of ability is completely different from actual practical skills. If I were to speak of Shiroe's acquaintance, I'd say her. Kanami, for example, who retired from the Elder Tail and went to Europe. The Tea Party of the Prodigal was, without a doubt, her very own. The Prodigal (gamers) gathered under the banner of her unlimited positivity and reckless smile.
　Shiroe believes that infecting others with this motivation is a special ability of the chosen one, although in her case it is only a motivational engine. Krusty is one of those select people. In Krusty's case, however, he also has political, business, administrative, commanding, athletic and artistic abilities that make it a hassle to comment on. The lord's council that had been running lazily around, when asked later, Krusty said that even social dancing is a decade of his career. Shiroe felt completely cheated when she heard that.

　With the exception of the likes of Krusty and Kanami, Akiba's adventurers have a strong tendency to pass the buck and avoid being in charge. It's not so much the nature of the adventurers, but rather the nature of the Japanese people. Everyone believes that a leader is a cumbersome and unappetizing role that can be beaten down by those around him or her if something goes wrong.
　Shiroe believes that the birth of the Roundtable, an autonomous organization, and the reason it has lasted for the past year is because it was set up in the first place by calling on the leaders of the major guilds from the very beginning. It's not hard to imagine that if we had said let's have an election to decide on a fair situation for everyone, we wouldn't even be able to organize a governing body to manage the election.
　Moreover, there were technical problems as well. There was no email, no spreadsheet or writing software, no recording devices, and no postal service. In such a different world, it's hard to have a meeting like on Earth. We don't even have a copy machine. Even making a resume for a group of people that says, "This is what I want to discuss at today's meeting," can be a full day's work if it's done by hand.
　In this sense, Shiroe is very popular.
　Sub-professions (Skarar) include a wide range of skills, from crafting paper and ink, to assisting in drawing charts and titles, and even copying documents and maps. Naturally, magical items can't be duplicated, and they require a certain amount of materials, but if it's just meeting materials, there's no problem even if it's a lower-grade material.
　Relying on this ability, guild masters and participating guilds of the Roundtable brought in documents that they wanted to duplicate. They are treated as human photocopiers.

　I suddenly realized that the shadow of the pen in my hand was more than ten centimeters long.
　He had been absorbed in his work for several hours.
　A gurgling sound could be heard as he stretched his back. I've been doing a lot of desk work since I was a student, so I'm familiar with it, but when I lifted my gaze to wipe my glasses, I saw Akatsuki and Li-Gan drinking tea on the reception set.
'Domo-o,'
　He looked exactly the same as he did when we parted ways in Susukino, with his mischievous smile and waving hand.
Mr. Li-Gun. When are you here?
You just did, Mr. Shiroe.
Hmm. I've been hospitable.
　Akatsuki, sitting upright on the sofa, chest heaving, directed his gaze to the low table in front of him. Hojicha in a teacup, and bean snacks. Although it is completely Akatsuki's taste, it is not wrong in dealing with guests. I'm not going to be able to say it out loud, but I didn't say it out loud. The reason for this is because I knew that I was the one who didn't notice a visitor in the same office.

The investigation in Susquino has finally come to an end. I'm sorry for being so late, Shiroe-sama.
How is everyone doing?
　Shiroe also called out to him as he sat down next to Akatsuki with his own teacup. Li-Gan smiled at her with narrowed eyes. Shiroe is well aware of the fact that this Li-Gun, a somewhat young man who is somewhat young to be called a wise man, is hilarious and interesting, despite his harshness. His academic curiosity about magic, magical devices, and the history of ancient civilizations that goes with it, is genuine.
'Yes. 'Yes, he asked me to give you my regards.'
Did you find out what that is?
　Shiroe asked.
　Ri-Gun had stayed in Susukino to investigate the Intercity Transporter, which had remained silent. Of course, the investigation would be beneficial to Shiroe and the other adventurers, but she only meant to ask for small talk.
The silence of the Intercity Transporter is due to the lack of magic supply, isn't it?
　But the answer is very simple.
　To a surprised Shiroe, "If it was that much, I would have known on the first day of the investigation," Li-Gun smiled shyly as he nodded his head. However, they had been investigating because they didn't know how to supply the magic power or the source of the energy. The more he investigated, the more interested he became in how it functioned and worked as a large magic tool, and that's exactly why he studied it in great detail.
The more he researched, the more intrigued he became with its function and structure as a large magical tool, and that's when he started to look into it in detail," he said. There is also a legend that there are ancient Arv ruins on the moon. It seems that the Intercity Transporter has a similar function. You can read all about it in this document.
　Shiroe picked up the report Li-Gan had compiled, drawn by the key word "moon" that had unexpectedly come up. It was a summary, or maybe it was a summary, but there weren't many pages.
　Leaving out the magical embellishments, it seemed to relate to the positional guide function for transposition managed by the moon. The Fairy Circle, the Intercity Transporter, and the Great Temple - that's the element that affects all transports.
(I knew there was some kind of facility on the moon.... If we believe Loe2's letter, there is a community of Observers on the moon, and they are probably using the bodies of the Adventurers on the test server. They're probably using the bodies of the Adventurers on the test server. (Are they working on something in the ruins of Arv?
　Or are they just waiting in the wings?
　I'm sure you'll be able to see that. Considering the reports from Minori, it seems that the Inspector, although having great power, is an entity bound by the rules of the Elder Tail and the Seldesia world. The proof of this is that they were fighting using the ability of one of the twelve classes, the Summoner.

''........I guess we still need to communicate.
Communications?
　The feeling leaked out of his voice and seemed to have piqued Li-Gan's curiosity. Shiroe honestly approached him for advice.
''Yes. 'I'm trying to find a way for the Adventurers to return to their home world. I'm not sure how to do that, but I need to communicate with the moon. I'm trying to find a way to do that.
'Ho ho!　The communication device for the Adventurer?　What does it mean? It's exciting!
No, it's not that easy. We don't have the budget or the technology to do it overnight.
　I remember Roderick's slack-jawed face.
　That was really no hope for the foreseeable future, as he would have looked more frustrated if he couldn't do it at the last minute.
'Well, technological development is a slow process. It's the work of a lifetime. It's a lifetime of work. But, well, then, why don't we use Sibuya's communications equipment?
What?
　Shiroe asked again.
　'Contact the moon, reach the moon, check the moon. Such quests did not exist in the days of the game. That was a fact that Shiroe could vouch for, as he had used the strategy site as his castle. But that's not to say that the moon wasn't a part of the game's lore. Rather, there was a prediction that the moon with the test server would be the setting for the adventure, though I don't know at what stage of the game. The ruins left behind in various locations related to the moon are proof of this.
'Of Sibuya. . of the ruins.
Isn't it broken?
　That's not to say that they didn't take into account the remaining broadcast sites in Sibuya. But it's also a possibility that I was the first to exclude. That site was set up to be completely harvested, destroyed and abandoned. Even in the game era, it would have been inhabited by only non-aggressive, low-level animals.
'But we did get a response in the communications network during the gate investigation, right?　Isn't he alive?
　Shiroe pondered Ri-Gun's words.
　It was the complete opposite of what he was thinking.
　Shiroe filled in the possibility of Sibuya based on the knowledge of the Elder Tail in the game era. However, if it is now the other world of Seldesia, something new might be there. A hidden room that could not be found in the game era, an antenna that can be reached by climbing an outer wall, or an underground facility with no entrance or exit - such possibilities are possible.
　Shiroe sat down to investigate, but the telepathic message that came in brought bad news.
　The moon moth, which brings sleep, has crept into Yamato's night.



　　◆18



That guy really is going to be a lord's mama.
　Isaac blurted out as he toyed with a glass of sweet liquor that was not his favorite.
　The room was filled with countless lights and the sounds of chamber music. A night party is an event that belongs to the aristocracy in the culture of the "earthlings," it seems. The ability to host a light-filled feast even after dark is an easy appeal to power.
　Maihama is the leading territory in the Alliance of Free Cities Eastal. As its next lord, there were quite a few invited guests. All of the neighboring lords and their families are present, and even noblemen with distant domains have sent their representatives. The hall is crowded with no less than 300 "earthlings," including guards and servants from the Maihama side.
　Isaac was deeply moved by the greeting from a distance, holding a bottle of wine and looking at Iserus as he was greeted. Admittedly, he's good at it, but he's still eight years old. By Isaac's common sense, he's still very young.
'Yes, I see. It's going to be a difficult time from now on, and it may be tough.
Now?　What does that have to do with what the Minami people are up to?
　I'm not sure if it's a good idea for you to have a look at it.
　It's a bit of a hassle, but for the unveiling of this event, Isaac and Karashin are the rightful ambassadors and deputy ambassadors for the Round Table. Isaac wanted to get away from that kind of bumbling role, saying he was no good at it, but he had no choice when he was told that the current Roundtable was short of people.
　I would leave the negotiations to Karashin and get him drunk, but a highborn's banquet is not my cup of tea. A cold drink with a side of fried mackerel is much more thoughtful.
　I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more to say about it.
''Oh. You're unusually perceptive. Is it wild intuition?
　Karashin doesn't care what Isaac feels, he just teases him. It's a good thing that you're not the only one," said Isaac, his mouth hanging open, but also a little uplifted.
I'm just kidding, you see. I'm just kidding, you know, that's how you lose your popularity. Smile, smile, smile. I'll even have him deliver fried Mebaru to you later.
"Mmm.
　He snarled, but Karashin seemed to have seen that coming. He is, after all, a witty man.
''Minami has teamed up with . If this Westarande is serious about taking control of Eastar, then war is inevitable.
That's where my grandfather said it was.
　Isaac muses.
'Oh really?'
Yeah. I'm being briefed on a few things.
　The feud and current turmoil between the Free Cities Alliance of Eastar and the Holy Empire of Westlands seemed to be a common perception among the Lords of the Earth, and even the higher-ups at the Round Table reported the existence of such an atmosphere. Such an atmosphere has also been reported in the upper echelons of the Round Table.
　But it wasn't until Isaac came to Maiama that he realized this. After all, it seems that people can't perceive a problem as "their own thing" unless they have a direct connection with it. The tragedy of a stranger, Isaac thought, was nothing new to him. It's obvious.
'Hmm. Well, when people get together, trouble is bound to happen. The more people that gather, the more trouble there is. The more people gathered, the more trouble there is, and the more adventurers we have to deal with, the more complicated the situation becomes.
You know a lot of stuff, don't you?
Wow. What do you think I am, Isaac?　He's a merchant, merchant. Information is life to a merchant, you know?　How about you?
I feel like I'm buzzing.
　Isaac replied as he fiddled with his highly decorated earring. Among the earthlings, it is not uncommon for men to wear such accessories to show off their status and authority. But from Isaac's point of view, it is also true that he is uncomfortable with the idea of looking like a host.
We don't know anything about aristocracy, you know. I don't know if this is normal. Please use it properly.
I don't want to be a problem.
　His curt reply to Karasin is interrupted by cheers.
　For the purposes of today's unveiling, the star of the show is Icelus. But the dignity and charm of an individual can override the purpose of such a meeting. As the grand doors opened and a slender, silver-haired girl, accompanied by her guards, dressed in the same Roundtable uniform as Isaac, crawled forward, Isaac began to move closer to Iserus.

'It's Princess Reinesia.'
Beautiful as ever.
I heard you were there long enough to build a bridge to the Adventurers of Akiba.
I heard he came home this morning in a gryphon.
The Eagle Lion?
　Even if it is a lowered whisper, when these numbers are put together, it will have a good volume as a background sound. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for when you go to the beach.
　It's not a strange reaction for Isaac, who feels Reinesia's popularity even in Akiba. It's not that I don't like the fact that I'm not a part of the team, but that I'm not a part of the team.

''I'm sorry I'm late, Grandfather.
Welcome home, sister.
'I'm sorry I'm late for your birthday. Forgive me, Ycells.
Your sister works in Akiba's town!
　Breaking into the crowd, Isaac arrived at what seemed to be the best scene of Reinesia's greeting to Sergiad and Icelus. In the center of the warm hall's glow, bent over and smiling at her brother, Reinesia was certainly a beauty to be kept in the picture.
　Well, I guess I don't need to talk to her. With that in mind, Isaac took two steps back to get a good view of the Corwin family. I'm going to continue to watch the family for a while, but the next words from Iserus caused Isaac to grimace.


"Sister, I have made a friend who is an adventurer, just like you.
"...Ysersus?　Don't think that you can become friends with an adventurer so easily. Friends are only gained by having great courage and overcoming hardship.
Where's your sister?
Yes, of course I survived the ordeal.
Wow!
　You're not very good at it.
　You can find yourself with a friend if you notice.
　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to do with it. I'm sure he gave up on that one. Although I don't know the details, Liese should be in a position to protect and back up Reinesia. It has been reported at the Round Table that Akiva's female adventurers, based at the House of Waterfalls, worked together to solve the murderer's case. As it was a large-scale raid, Isaac had seen and heard about it, but it was this girl, Liese, who led the operation.
Also, there are goblins, demons and spectacles lurking among the Adventurers.
A demon...?
Yes. Be careful with the glasses. It's not a good thing to disobey a pair of glasses. No, if you happen to find an opening to disobey, it's a trap.
　The story seems to be derailing further.
　Princess Reinesia, who is now completely crouched down and trying to convince Yserus, has a flowing, shaped brow furrowed and a worried voice. To a distant nobleman who doesn't know what the story is about, it's a figure of a wise and kind-hearted princess giving advice to her brother, who bears the great responsibility of the lord, but in terms of content, it's a complete waste of time.
　No, not really.
　Isaac reconsidered. It's probably Krusty (elite glasses) and Shiroe (black belly glasses) that are being talked about. If that's the case, then it wouldn't be a lie to say that "disobeying them is a bad idea" and "it's a trap". It seems that the Daichijin have a twisted version of Akiba's adventurers. I don't know what they think of me if I don't do this.
　I don't care what happens to Krusty, but it might be too late to tell him that it's too much trouble for him to say anything else," he said, but it was too late.

'It's okay. Isaac, you're not wearing glasses.
That's all right, but not with the glasses.
　Ycells' lofty proclamation jumped out at him, and Isaac had to tweak it with mortification. It doesn't matter what Ycells says, but he couldn't stay away from it due to his position. Isaac looked around as he gave a lax response to his sister and brother's conversation. The phantom sounds that echoed in his ears were rough and lax in their accuracy due to his unfamiliarity with them. Due to the too many participants in this hall, only vague perceptions were possible.
''Huh?　Eh. Heh. It's not like that, Mr. Isaac. Good day to you.
Good morning, darling. You don't wanna f*ck with Krusty.
...he's not here. That one.
　What is this princess? I think you can make a face like that, too.
　Isaac doesn't know the nobleman's birth, upbringing, or way of life. Somehow, he's rich, so he must be disciplined from an early age. I think he's bound by obligations and ties, right? It is the bottom of the barrel. I don't want to live like that. Or so I thought. I've always thought of Leinecia as an important guest at the Round Table and an important figure in the Earthmen. In the real world, she's just an idol of the rich, and it's hard to shake the impression that she's an NPC in a game.
　But the puffy face he had just seen would be far more appropriate for his age than the calm, innocent smile. Or so I thought. Crusty idiot, too, should be in a hurry with a bomb he doesn't notice. I thought so too.

'Oh, sister!　It's yuzu juice. It looks delicious. And for you, Isaac.
'Oh hey. Icelus, don't get so excited.
But I'm happy about it.
　When your mind is made up, your body will respond to it.
　Feeling strangely calm, Isaac lifted Iserus with a flourish and put him down in his hand. The silver hair, just like her sister's, is thinner than silk and runs through Isaac's wildly stroking fingers.
It's a very good idea to be a man. It's a good idea to have a good time with them.
What?
My lord. --You over there. And that one and that one.
　Isaac gave a knotted, thick finger. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one who's been in this situation. A red-haired great man in the uniform of the Roundtable summoned a deceptively large, jet-black, shameless sword from another space, causing a commotion in the hall.
　It's not just a matter of time before you'll be able to get your hands on a new one.
It's a good thing that assassinations are done a little more stealthily.
　The Surprise Earring pressed against Karashin's earpiece made a strong bell sound.
　The sound was like the cries of a ferocious beast threatening its enemies.