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　Meanwhile, around the same time ......7-11, deus ex machina.

　He was now in the Principality of Mimaka.

　As a start of his assistance, he wants to build a road connecting the Principality of Mimaka and the Principality of Dalat.

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　The road on the southern coast was cut off at the towns of Dalhida in Mimaka and Somiosis in Dalat, and the distance of about 140 kilometers in between was uninhabited.



"Is there any cause for this?"

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　Makina asks the Minister of Public Affairs of the Principality of Mimaka, Ryuji F. Katski.

"No, we don't have any particular reason in mind.

　There is no record of any conflict with the Principality of Dalat in the past, the minister said.

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(Let's ask the Duchy of Dalat, too. ......)

　Leaving the reasons aside for the moment, Makina decided to fly low in the <> in order to determine the route through the city.

　Riding with her is the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications, Ryuji F. Katsuki.

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"This is such a great place to look down at the surface of the earth. ......"

　Last time we were looking down from a much higher altitude, but this time we are about 20 meters above sea level, so it is very easy to see the surface of the earth.

　There are no tall trees near the shoreline, so there is no danger of getting caught.

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　 flies slowly at a speed of about 15 kilometers per hour.

　It is not Machina, but the crew golem who checks the surface of the earth and decides where the road will lead.

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　< units numbered from 1 to 20, and were versatile enough to perform all kinds of tasks, including piloting, combat, rescue, clerical work, and repairs.

　In terms of power, they rank above the and below the <>.

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　Deus ex machina is piloted by a <, so it never gets bored like a human, but now that General Affairs Minister Ryuji F. Katsuki is on board, it behaves more like a human.

"Mister Ryuji, would you like to have lunch?"

"Oh, I'm sorry."

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　At first, Ryuji and F. Katuski were absorbed in looking at the surface, but after three hours they became bored and started looking at the scenery in the distance, so Makina took care of them.

　The time was about 11:30 a.m. in the ship's time, not too early.

"Oh, this is very unusual.

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　This time she served a bowl of rice topped with tempura.

　The large shrimp tempura was freshly fried. It is served on a bed of freshly cooked rice.

　The rice is topped with a little more sauce than usual, but not too much.

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"Mmmm, delicious!

　This is the menu I have prepared for the people of the principality, as I know from the previous meeting that they have very few likes and dislikes.

　We know that there are no rice paddies for agricultural use, so we serve white rice in this way.

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　Makina thought that if people liked it, it would enrich their future diet in the principality.



"This is very tasty. It tastes different from barley.

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"I am glad you like it. After all, rice is an essential ingredient in Japanese food.

"I see. ...... I would like you to teach us your know-how on rice cultivation sometime.

Of course. Of course. I'm sure Jin will take care of that.

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　After nine and a half hours, arrived at Somyosi, a town in the Principality of Dalat.

　The data collection was completed there.

　From there, he increased the speed and headed for the capital city of Radatola.

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　With a distance of about 280 kilometers, there is no longer any reason to fly slowly, and completes his flight in less than an hour.



"Welcome, Deus ex Machina, and Ryuji F. Katsuki!"

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　It was 7:00 p.m. local time, when there was still some twilight in the sky.

　The Prime Minister of the Principality of Dalat, Gix Yabo Miyata, greeted as he landed at an airfield in the suburbs.

"Forget about your work tonight, have a meal, and rest at ease," he said.

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　With these words, he led Makina and Ryuji F. Katsuki to the guest house in a golem car.

　Incidentally, the knight Rey was away at this time.

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　Bathing and a late dinner.

　The Prime Minister was present at dinner.

"Thank you for coming at this late hour.

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　Ryuji Ev Katski, the Minister of the Principality of Mimaka, thanked the Prime Minister before the meal.

No, no, this is also a way of thanking Makina for building the road between our country and yours. ...... though this is probably not enough of a thank-you."

　Prime Minister Gyx Yabo Miyata said, but Makina stopped him.

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"No, I can feel your feelings, Prime Minister.

　Makina took a sip or two of the wine served.

"It's just the right sweetness for an aperitif.

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　He also complimented the wine, saying, "It's just the right sweetness for an aperitif.

　In fact, the production of wine in the Principality of Dalat is so small that it is consumed only by guests and on occasions of celebration.

　Of course, due to the climate, vitis (grapes) are grown in abundance, but most of them are dried and used as supplementary food.

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"So it is a variety with a high sugar content. If we increase production, I think it will become an export product."

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"Oh, that's a good point."



　Vitis (grapes) with a high sugar content are suitable for wine making.

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　This is because the alcohol content of wine comes from the sugar contained in the fruit.

　Since the sugar is decomposed and fermented by yeast to produce ethanol, the higher the sugar content, the higher the alcohol content of the wine.

　However, this does not necessarily mean that the wine is wine.

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　This is because one of the requirements for wine vitis (grapes) is that they must also be rich in .



I see, the climate here is suitable for growing vitis (grapes), so we can increase the production.

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　Even in such chitchat, there are hints for the betterment of the country.

　Even after all this time, Prime Minister Gix Yábor Miyata has come to realize the negative aspects of a closed society.

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　And Ryuji F. Katski, the Minister of Public Management of the Principality of Mimaka, also had a similar message,

"We don't grow much vitis (grapes) in our country, but we do grow a few succulents called <>."

"Rokai?"

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　Makina asks back, while the piloting < inquires to the <>.



　Rokai is another name for aloe, a succulent plant. One variety, <>, is also known as <>.

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　Rokai is the Japanese pronunciation of the Chinese name.



（It was probably discovered and named by <>. It is also cultivated in southern Mitsuho. According to the knowledge from there, it is said to be good for burns, cuts, and insect bites when used externally. It is also said to be good for gastrointestinal pain and constipation if taken. <<(Though it may not be exactly the same as those in the worlds of and .

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(I see. (I see...) I suppose it could be used as a topical medicine, if not for internal use.



　The master and the old man had such an exchange in 0.5 seconds.

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　The guru who is piloting the machina immediately makes a suggestion using the information he has just obtained.

"That plant called seems to be useful as a medicine, so if you give me a sample of it later, I will examine it myself.

"Oh!　Please, Makina-sama, by all means, please!"

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　General Affairs Minister Ryuji bowed deeply to Makina.



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　The day ended with such chit-chat, and a detailed discussion about the highway was to be held the next day.