The carriage left not from the Kunlun Island pavilion, but from the garage built at the edge of the plaza in front of the pavilion and the warp gate inside it.

"When did you build this ......?"

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Jin muttered. The last time he was in Kunlun was on the 26th, and today is the 30th. The old man seems to have built a lot of facilities in such a short period of time.

Jin got off the carriage with Elsa and Hannah, saying that he would praise them later.

"Wow!　This is my grandma's house!　This is amazing!　What's going on?"

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Hannah was surprised at the instantaneous change of location.

"Hannah, my brother Jin is amazing. That's why he can do this."

"Yes!　You're amazing!"

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While Jin was thinking about how to explain this to Hanna, Erza was the first to convince her.

"Okay, let's go back to Kaina village."

"Yes!"

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This time, we went to Horai Island via the warp gate in the basement of the pavilion. Here in Horai Island, the number of battlers maintaining and guarding the Warp Gate has increased to 10.

From Horaijima to the village of Kaina. It is a hassle, but it is for our safety.

We left from the basement of Jin's workshop.

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Climbing the stairs, Hanna went out in front of her house.

"Yay, I'm back!

Hannah was welcomed by the princess, but she was so excited that it made her think that her birthplace was the best place for her.

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Then she runs into the house.

"Auntie, I'm home!

Martha heard her voice and came to greet her.

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"Hannah, welcome home. Did you have a good time?"

"Yes!　I met a lady!　And she gave me a present!

"What?"

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Martha's face scrunched up a little at the mention of the word "princess.

"Elsa, welcome home!"

"I'm home, Mother."

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Meine came out to greet Elsa.

She reported that she had a good time with her brother Jin, even though crazy things always happen with him.

She reported.

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Jin was the last one to come slowly up the stairs from the basement.

"Welcome back, Jin-sama."

"Welcome back, Jin."

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"I'm home."

It's nice to hear you say welcome home. It makes you feel that you belong here.

But Jin had something to do first.

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"I have to talk to the village head and Martha and the others.

"What is it?　What's wrong?

Jin went to the village headman's house with Erza, Hannah, Martha, Meane, and of course Reiko, saying that they would talk at the headman's house.

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"What's wrong, Jin?"

Giebeck, the village head, was at home and invited Jin and the others inside.

I have something to report.

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Jin began by telling them about his trip to Alban, the capital of the Kingdom of Klein, with Hannah and the others.

He brushed aside Licia's sword and Gloria's request, and told them about meeting the princess, repairing the automata, and receiving a request from the king.

In return, he was given a lease on the village of Kaina. Finally, he unfolded the contract and showed it to her.

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"Is that so?"

As expected, Giebeck's face was scrunched up at the contents of the agreement. Martha and Meane also looked surprised.

"So, does that mean Jin will be the real ruler of this village for the next 50 years ......?"

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But Jin denies it.

"No, I have no intention to be a ruler. It's just something I thought of when I heard that the draft had taken away some of our manpower."

"...... are quick on the uptake. Indeed, the day before yesterday, the draft order came through and Rock, Jeff, Dave, Howard, and Rick were taken out of the village."

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I knew it," Jin thought.

"But we're safe now. The draft order has been rescinded, and we don't have to worry about them anymore.

"Well, I hope so."

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The mayor went back to the story,

"So, what is Jin going to do about it?"

Jin returned to the topic of what he was going to do with the village.

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"Nothing, I think it's fine as it is. ...... Oh, you don't have to pay taxes anymore, do you?

"Mmmm, but that's not the way it works either. It is unheard of for a ruler, whether in a fief or a lease, not to receive taxes.

But Jin shook his head as if troubled,

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"So, I'm not a ruler. If I had to say, I would say that I am a temporary owner.

The mayor sighed. The chief sighed.

"Changing the terminology doesn't change what's inside. But, I kind of understand what you mean. So, Jin is the owner of this village. I am the chief of this village. Is that all right with you?"

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Jin was pleased that the chief seemed to understand.

"Yes, that's fine.

"Yes, that's fine," he said, "but you should pay a tax. But we should take the tax. And you can do a lot of things for the village with the tax.

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When Jin was told this, he finally understood.

With the tax he received, he would make things for the village. That is the way Jin should be.

"I understand. Then, let's keep the tax as before.

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"Yes.

It's going to be strange since I'm the only one who will receive it. I could live in Martha's house with her and give the tax to her to cook for me. Part of that tax was paid by Martha.

Martha laughed when she heard this.

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"What, you were thinking of that? That's just like Jin!"

Hearing Jin's laughter, he felt his strength somewhat weakened.

"I don't care what Jin has become. Even if they say he became an aristocrat!　Isn't that the same for you, Hannah?"

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"Yes!　You're a big girl, aren't you?

Jin's eyes were filled with excitement when he was told that.

Martha and Hannah are the same.

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"Okay, then, chief, please take care of the village as you have always done.

"Okay. From now on, I will take care of this village as a deputy of the djinn.

Giebeck laughed.

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"But to think that that djinn could rise so high in the world, you have no idea what the world is like. No, it's because he is a djinn, isn't it?

"But to tell you the truth, I was surprised too.

Jin and his friends are having lunch at Martha's house. Hannah is crazy about the taste of home that she has not had in a long time.

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Although she had been treated to a feast at the royal palace, the food in the village of Kaina is not poor by comparison. It is still at a level that would lead her to return to the familiar tastes of home.

"Well, the easier the taxes are, the more we can get for ourselves if we work hard, so it's worthwhile.

Martha laughed.

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Jin was planning to set up a full-scale defense network for the village of Kaina.

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"......, so please be aware of it."

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At the palace, Count Walter, summoned by Gaara, received word from Alois III that the village of Kaina had been cut off from his domain.

"Why?　What mistake have I made?　How could I have made such a mistake that my territory would be reduced in size, even if only slightly!

Count Walter blasted at the king.

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"What mistake have I made?"

Alois III's eyes glint.

"How dare you speak to me like that! Your hasty decision and your hasty rush have allowed a nation of magecraftsmen like yourself to be stolen away!

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That's, that's .......

"You see, for the next fifty years the village of Kaina will be leased to Jinn Nido. And all conscripts are to return to their villages as soon as possible."

"Yes, yes. ......"

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Count Walter withdrew for the moment, but no one could see the swooning light in his eyes.