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However, because they were seeing with infrared rays, the outlines of the objects were vague, and they could only walk slowly.
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"We have about an hour left.
Jin and the others continued to head east.
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(At the end of this journey, I'll be able to return to my own time.)
I don't know if Rhodes was aware of this, but the impatience in Jin's heart was gone.
From the information that Rhodes leaked, Jin guessed that he would be able to return to the original time sooner or later, and he found peace of mind.
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After a while, the houses and fields disappeared, and when he finally released his stealth, he could see again, and Jin let out a sigh of relief.
Another 15 minutes passed.
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"It's in this area, sir.
Rhodes looks around the area.
The surrounding area is a desolate plain.
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"This area is called the Plain of Maïse, and it is often the scene of battles during the conflicts with the Duchy of Norway.
"That's why it's so desolate. ......"
There is only sparse grass and not a single large tree.
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"Oh, there it is."
In the middle of the wilderness, there was a large red-colored stone lying on the ground.
"They are burying a golem horse under here. Let's dig it out now. ......<
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Rhodes digs into the ground. Two golem horses soon appear.
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After removing the dirt and mud, the two horses were cleaned up.
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"Oh, that's pretty good work. Who made them?
"Yes, a disciple of Marikka's. Yes, a disciple of Marikka's. Nowadays this kind of mold is becoming more and more popular.
It was Marikka who started it, and it was his disciple who popularized it.
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By the way, each one is sold for about 100,000 Tall ...... million yen. It may be an image of a mini-car.
These two cars were also purchased at an ordinary store.
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"Well, Maricka must have had a good apprentice.
"Please tell her that. He will be pleased. After all, Marikka-sama has been telling her disciples about Mr. Jin at every opportunity.
"...... What did she say, by the way?"
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Jin asked fearfully.
"Well, that he is a person who is not bound by common sense, or that he is a person who doesn't use common sense. ...... Of course, in a good way, you know?"
"I see. ......"
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"I grew up hearing that too, so I was looking forward to meeting you, Jin-san."
"Oh, I see."
Jin was not ready to answer the question of how it would be to meet him in person, nor did he want to hear the answer.
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"Let's finish dinner here.
It was still about 4:00 p.m., but Rhodes said, "Let's rest when we can, because we don't know what's going to happen next. Jin had no objection.
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He took out a portable meal from the luggage that Hope had left with him and ate it.
"Oh, that's pretty good."
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"What, me? I don't remember ......."
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(Maybe he would make it after returning to the original time period?)
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In that case, Jin would know that he made it and start making it.
(Is this what you call a time paradox?)
Thinking about this, Jin finished eating his portable food.
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After drinking a glass of water, he is finished with his meal.
"Well, let's go. I'm sure the pursuers will be out by now.
"Chasers?"
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Yes. They're probably after me rather than Jin-san.
The Duchy of Jagus seems to want Rhodoth and his knowledge.
However, he was adamant about refusing to be used for military purposes, so his knowledge was mainly used for peaceful purposes.
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"But anything can be converted into a weapon, though," he muttered somewhat self-deprecatingly.
Rhodes muttered somewhat self-deprecatingly, his profile looking forlorn.
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Jin and Rhodes each mounted a golem horse and headed east. Their speed is about 20 kilometers per hour. Hope was following on foot.
"By the way, where is the automaton who made the tea for us?
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In other words, they are not following him all the time, but they are following him from a little distance in case of unexpected situations.
"Is she Rhodes?"
"No, no, I can't make such an elaborate automaton. She was made by Marikka-sama.
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"I see that Marikka is ......."
"She said that she was inspired by an automata that Jin-san used to have. Her name is
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"I see. ......"
The automaton that Jin had with him must be Reiko, he thought.
I wonder what Reiko is doing now.
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Perhaps she is serving a new master, he thought.
Likewise, the fact that the old masters have not appeared yet may be because of their new masters.
（If they are happy, so be it.)
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If they are his descendants, even more so ......, Jin let out a small sigh.
"Let's cross the border today."
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At our current speed, he says, we should be able to cross before nightfall.
The two golem horses, the golem Hope, and the automata Hanako, though invisible. The group continued eastward without stopping.
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"We're almost at the border, aren't we? Oh dear, we managed to get out of the Principality of Jags.
Rhodotos said with a relieved look on his face.
The group continued to march eastward and camped until dark.
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"It's a simple warding charm."
Rhodes took out a warding device that would keep out insects and small animals and keep out the rain, although there was no tent.
It would not block the flow of air in or out.
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"As for large animals and pursuers, I'll leave them to my
"I guess so."
They lay down a blanket as a cushion and drifted off to sleep.
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Before dawn, Jin and Yi were asleep.
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Before dawn broke, Jin and the others were awakened by
"Jin-sama, Rhodos-sama, wake up. They are after us."
The report was brief, but the urgency of the situation was clear enough.
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"Are they chasing us across the border? ......"
Rhodes said with a look of disgust on his face.
"Master, I am ready."
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Now
She is speaking fluently. Perhaps they had deliberately pretended to be less capable in the Principality of Jagus, Jin thought.
"Twenty golems and one commander, sir."
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Hope reported additionally.
Jin and the others finished their preparations and mounted their golem horses.
At the same time, a loud voice rang out.
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"Lord Rhodes, I hope you will return with us.