"It was delicious. That soup is what Jin-kun recommended, isn't it?

The emperor was in a good mood as he sipped his after-dinner tea.

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"Yes, it is. And I have something to tell Your Majesty about it.

"Oh, what is it?"

"...... if you can get rid of the person."

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The queen saw the look in Jin's eyes and instructed Flora, the Kingsguard, Degaus, the Minister of Magic and Technology, and the secretary to stay outside for a while.

"But, Your Majesty ......"

Flora, who had been reluctant to leave because of her position as a guard, was told that Jin was an honorary advisor to the emperor, and reluctantly left the room.

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Now there were only Reiko, Erza, Edgar, Reinhard, and Bella in the room besides the emperor and Jin.

"Now, Jin-kun, tell us."

"Yes."

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Jin ordered Reiko to put up a solid physical barrier. It is a powerful barrier that also blocks air vibrations, in other words, sound.

However, since air circulation is also cut off, the time it can remain in place is limited. So Jin decided to speak briefly.

"I have a report on the foreigner.

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The Empress' face tightened.

"......, I'd love to hear it."

"Yes. ......I have made my own investigation and found that the tribe has no intention to invade.

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At these words, the emperor relaxed.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes. That's just what I've been able to find out. I will tell you the details at ......."

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Jin then tells the story of the town of Ithmar.

Some merchants are buying the products of the alien race, the alien race is wary of the Shoro Empire, and they are in need of magi engineers.

And Jin took a gamble here.

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"I've infiltrated the automata."

"What?

The emperor was surprised.

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"Jin, Jin-kun!　That's ...... not possible. ...... No, Jin-kun, you can do it."

If you had seen Reiko and , you would understand that Jin could create an automata that was indistinguishable from a human being.

The reason why they tried to invade 300 years ago is because the free magic element (ether) was drastically reduced due to the "Ether Stampede", and the few precious magic tools they were using were stuck. It was an emergency measure because the few precious magical tools they were using had stopped working."

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Jin explains the situation in a nutshell. But he did not tell them that the agents of the Shoro Empire had been eliminated by using hypnotic magic tools.

"......"

"And because they cannot use magic, they have developed science. In that respect, as far as I know, they are more advanced than the minor group countries."

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"...... Is that so?"

"Yes. ......, although where that knowledge came from ...... is still under investigation."

Then, for the last time, Jin boldly advises.

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"Your majesty, please establish diplomatic relations with a foreign nation......<, as they call it."

As Jin cut off the conversation, the emperor closed his eyes and turned his head slightly down, looking thoughtful and contemplative.

About five minutes passed.

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She opened her eyes and looked up at Jin.

"Thank you, Jin. I'll think it over at ......."

"I'll think it over. The secret of the soup's broth ...... is in the dried bonito flakes they made."

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"I see. ....... They certainly have something we don't."

Jin lifted the solid barrier.

"Jin, you can do so much. Honestly, I'd like to have that power, but I won't force it on you. Please help me ......, but please continue to help me."

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With these words, the emperor bowed his head to Jin.

Jin was surprised and thought that the world might be a better and more peaceful place under her leadership.

Jin, Jin, Jin, Jin, Jin, Jin, Jin, Jin, Jin, Jin, Jin, Jin, Jin

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Jin, I'm a little surprised.

"...... me too."

Reinhardt and Erza, who were present at the meeting, turned to Jin after the emperor left and said in an admiring and exasperated tone, "Yeah, I'm a little surprised.

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"Yeah, it was a bit of a gamble. As I told you, the alien ...... nation of Mitsuho doesn't seem to be very belligerent. I think that one bit of bitumen is worth trading with them."

"I agree with you on that."

"...... but is it that easy?"

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A plan is currently in effect to take a new ship to Potrock.

"Well, now that our country is stable and we have a good economy, I guess it's not impossible."

Reinhardt's analysis.

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"There would be great benefits. If we establish diplomatic relations, we could cut our troops guarding the west by half ...... or even a quarter, and of course there is the profit to be gained from trade."

Jin and Erza nodded in agreement with Reinhardt's opinion.

"By the way, where did His Majesty go?

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Jin asks a simple question, and Reinhardt answers.

"In the direction of the Marquisate of Theoderic. They are planning to go around Lake Tosmo and return to Leuthart.

I see.

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The Marquis is feeling much better. He thanks Elsa for her hospitality.

I got your letter.

It is probably due to Elsa's treatment and the devotion of the automata <>.

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"The Marquis said he still wants to work for the country."

Reinhardt said with a look of emotion on his face.

Then Bertsche, Saki, Tor, Stearina, Vivienne, and Meane arrived, and the Jin family was all together again.

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The topic of conversation then turned to Jin again.

"Jin, you seem to be very much in favor of this country these days, is that right?"

Reinhardt said with a complicated look on his face.

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"As far as I'm concerned, I'm happy about it."

Jin has contributed a lot to the Shoro Empire. <>, <>, repairing the giant golem, the desiccant plant, and the new shipbuilding.

"Yeah, sure. ...... I have to admit, this country is easy to work in."

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"Easy to do?"

"Easy to do?" "Yeah. It's not a small cluster of countries, but it's one step away from the messiness of those countries. If it were the Kingdom of Klein or the Kingdom of Egelea, we would have to worry about conflicts with our neighbors."

"Hmm, that's true. Jin has been thinking about it a lot, hasn't he?"

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Saki added a hint of sarcasm.

"That's right. All I want is to spend my time making what I like, and if I can use it to help others, then what can I say?"

"...... And that requires peace, doesn't it?"

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Elsa takes Jin's intentions into consideration.

"Yes. The demon tribe problem has been solved, and the different ethnic ...... groups in the land of Mitsuho don't seem to be a problem either. Rather, the Kingdom of Selroa and the Kingdom of Franz are suspicious.

Everyone nodded in agreement to Jin's words.

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"I'm vaguely thinking that if the Shoro Kingdom could take the initiative and pave the way for peace,......."

"I see, Jin-kun, that's why you've been so supportive of our country, isn't it?"

Toa said in a deep voice.

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"Indeed, even when I was wandering around in search of materials, I wished that the borders between the countries were more peaceful.

"Hmm, you were thinking about that too, weren't you?"

"Yes, that's right. For a researcher, conflicts between countries are harmful.

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All agreed with Toa's statement.

"I wish we could do something about the former Leonard's Kingdom.

Again Jin spoke up. The problems are piling up.

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"...... I think that the old Leonard Kingdom should be rebuilt, or rather, reestablished."

Reinhardt said sincerely.

"Yes, I agree. I think there are plenty of underground resources there and the climate is good, so I think they can harvest a lot of crops.

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Toa, who loves to travel, seems to know the former Leonard's Kingdom as well.

"Right now, people who have fled the country have established settlements and are making a living by digging for ore.

It is no wonder that they had been so devoted to finding materials. Everyone listened to Toa's story.

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"All the gems and magical crystals from Leonard's kingdom were dug by people like that. Oh, and there were some honey pickers too..."

"You know a lot, Dad."

"That's right. I was out there for about a year."

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What?

Yeah, when you were still at the Marquis' house.

That's right.

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I haven't been away for a year since you came to live with us.

Well, you know. I think there was a time when I was gone for six months.

Toa proudly bows her chest and Saki frowns. The other members of the group laughed at the exchange between father and daughter.

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