2952 - - 78-19 Avalon, moving






 On February 13th, a 100-meter-long airship <> landed on <>.

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 It is the passenger of the famous <.

 Tomax Bartmann, the chief administrator, and Manon, his secretary-automaton, are waiting for them.

 Tomax was ready to receive the passengers since he had been informed the day before.

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"Welcome, Machina-sama!"

"It's been a long time."

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 Tomax Bartmann escorted Makina and Squire Ray to his office.

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"I'm here today to talk about the Ekitor."

"...... Hmm, the <>. It's a group that's recently been gaining power mainly in the southern part of the Kingdom of Cerroa.

I knew it. You know of it?

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Of course.

Then why have you left them alone?

Because we don't think it's a World Security Council matter at this time.

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"Hmm. ...... not enough evidence to make a move, is that it?"

"You may take it that way."

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 Makina hears this and cuts a card in his hand.



"The other day, an important person of the Shoro Kingdom was almost kidnapped. I can't tell you ...... the details, but Jin rescued him, and we know that the kidnappers were from the <>."

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"What?



 I received permission to tell you that much in the Shoro Kingdom the day before. I can't tell you anything that would make the emperor's family look bad.

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"......The Shoro Empire has not made it public due to internal reasons, but I have received permission to speak about it in outline at the <>."

"I see. ...... hmm."

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 Makina played one more card.

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"They're gaining followers, and one of their tricks is ."

"What? Drugs?

Yes.

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 Makina explained about the narcotics.

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"...... The effects of the drug are hallucinogenic. I hear the withdrawal symptoms can be severe."

"Mmm......."

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 Tomax Bartmann thought about it.

 If what Makina said was true, this would be a <> case.

 .

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 This is the only thing that will allow the World Guard to act. That's how much harm can do to the world.



 And finally, the trump card.

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"In consultation with Jin, I have devised a method to control the withdrawal symptoms and eliminate the effects of drugs as quickly as possible.

"Oh, that?

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"Temporarily the patient to get them off the drug."

Brainwashing ......?

Yes, it is. < to make them not want drugs and lead a healthy life."

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"I see. ......!"

"But this is not the kind of thing a private healer would do. At the very least, the state. At the very least, the state, preferably here in Avalon, should manage it.

"Of course."

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 Tomax Bartmann nodded broadly.

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"Patients under <> do exactly as the hypnotist tells them to do. If there are those who abuse it, I think this treatment should be strictly controlled.

"Would you consider it?"

"Of course I would. ...... Manon, can you get Harsha Cloud from the medical lab? And if possible, bring May with you.

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Yes, right away.



 Harsha Cloud is the head of the Medical Laboratory and Mei Shai Joey is the deputy head.

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 A few minutes later they arrived.

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"Can I help you, Mr. Chief Executive Officer?"

"Yes. Yes. Have a seat.

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 Tomax Bartmann sat them down, introduced Makina, and talked to them about the Ektar and the drugs.



"That's ......!"

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"Do you know the ingredients or raw materials of this drug?"



 Makina answered.

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"Yes. I know that the main ingredient is "Fana".

"Fana......I see......<>."

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"I guess it's a good way to bind the believers."



 Both Harsha and May seemed to know a lot about drugs, Makina felt.

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"There is no antidote, is there? There is no antidote. ......, but <> should cause less health problems, even if the withdrawal symptoms are stronger.

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"Because if you harm the health of your followers, you won't be able to squeeze what you can out of them, will you, room chief?"

Yeah, that's probably it. ...... Superintendent, we must do something immediately.

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I see.



 Tomax Bartman thought for a moment,

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"I'll send a medical team in the name of the World Guard. We need to get the drug addicts out of here as soon as possible."

"And they will be treated here in Avalon?"

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That would be good.



 We don't know what kind of interference we might get there at any time.

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 So the <> is on the move.



"Well then, I'll make my move.

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 Deus ex machina declared.


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"Deus ex machina?"

"Not only the Ekitor, but also the Sori Kyokai are suspicious of various things. Or rather, they may be the main culprits."

"Yes, that's right. Please be careful with .......

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Of course.



 And Harsha Cloud and Mei Shai Joey left.

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 Makina and Tomax Bartman had some more technical discussions.


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 The old man, the brains of Horai Island, was thinking about the future strategy.

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 For example, we can infiltrate someone in the 5th Quinta as a believer and get the evidence.



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 After all, their base is in the Kingdom of Celuloa.


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 So, the old man decided to bring a deus ex machina to the King of Celuloa and ask for permission to investigate this matter.

 The present King of Selroa, Bozar Valois de Selroa, and Makina have met each other at the <>, so they are in the category of <>.


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 The old man then contacted Makina, who was still in , to ask Tomax to contact the Kingdom of Selroa from <>.

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 Tomax Bartmann readily agreed to Machina's request.



"Okay. Is ...... going to be okay from now on today?"

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If it's convenient for you.

"Yes, sir. Manon, please.

Yes.

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 Thus, at 3:00 p.m. local time, Deus ex Machina III was to visit the Royal Castle of Selroa.