2953 - - 78-20 The Kingdom of Celluloa and Makina



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 There is almost no time difference between Esair, the capital of the Kingdom of Selroa, and <.

 Deus ex machina III will take the over the capital.

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 From there, he flies to the royal castle by <.



 The < is a blowplane of the same type as Jin's <>.

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 The meaning of both is <.



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"Welcome, Lord Machina, Lord Rey."


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 Makina was received in the office of King Beaux-Arts Vallois de Celuloa.



"Thank you for your quick response.

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 Makina thanks the king for the opportunity to visit her today.

 King Bozar of Cerroa received her with a smile.

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"What is this, an urgent request? I must see him at all costs. Yes, Prime Minister?

Your Majesty.

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 The man who is meeting with Makina, along with Beaux-Arts, is the Prime Minister, Dine Saime de Pars.

 He is a leading figure in the kingdom of Selroa, which has a large number of young people in its current leadership.

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"I didn't introduce you. I am the Prime Minister, Dine Saeme de Pars.

"My regards to you, Herr Machina, Herr Rey."

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"My pleasure, Dine."



 Dine Saeme de Pars is 55 years old this year.

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 He is 55 years old this year, with a completely hairless head and a white beard.

 At first glance, he looks like an old man, but his brown eyes are sharp, indicating that he is no ordinary man.


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"Now, I've heard a little bit about you in the regular communication from <>, but what can you tell us about <>?"

"Of course."


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 Makina gives a detailed explanation.

 The king and the prime minister finished listening to Makina's explanation without once interrupting the conversation with a question.


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"...... is what we know at this moment.

"I see."

Any further investigation would be an overstepping of our bounds unless we get permission from His Majesty.

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I appreciate your concern.



"...... But there have been no reports of any specific anti-social behavior in the country."

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 The Prime Minister looked at the report in his hand and answered.


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"Neither the Sori Kyokai nor the Ekitor have committed any criminal or similar acts in our country."

It's hard to crack down on them out of the blue, isn't it?

Yes, Your Majesty.

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Then what about drugs?

There...


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 The Prime Minister's eyes turned sharp.



"In our country ......, the use of narcotics without a permit is a serious crime. As soon as we know what is going on, we should crack down on it."

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"I see. What exactly?

I think we need to go undercover.

Why?

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"The use of narcotics is a crime, but there is no evidence that the Ekitor or the Sori Society encouraged or coerced the use of narcotics."

"I see...so you want to cut off the source of the problem."

Gyoi.

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"......In this case, possession of narcotics should also be a target."

You're right, Makina-dono.

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 In a lapse in legislation, there is no law prohibiting the possession of narcotics themselves, since they are sometimes used as painkillers.


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"I think it is necessary to specify the type of <> or the maximum amount to be possessed. How about ...... Oh, and also that it must be a person or an organization authorized by the state?"

"Oh, I like your opinion, Mr. Makina. I will discuss this with the Minister of Justice immediately.


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 The Prime Minister ordered his secretary to call the Minister of Justice.

 In about a minute the minister of justice, Largos Lieperg, arrived.


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"Oh, Largos, I'm sorry to have called you here.

"No, I understand that you and your guests are here on urgent business.

"Yes, that's right."

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 The Prime Minister explained to Justice Minister Largos.


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"I see, so you want to change the law in that way. I understand. I will prepare a draft and get it through the Council as soon as possible.

I'm counting on you.

Your Majesty...

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Your Majesty.


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 The Kingdom of Selroa is a monarchy, but not a dictatorship.

 The power of the king is great, but not absolute.

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 Even the king is not allowed to break the law.



 The Ministry of Justice sets the laws, and it is the Parliament that finally approves them.

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 The Parliament of the Kingdom of Selroa is composed of the number one and number two of each ministry, and has about 20 members (, since temporary ministries are sometimes created).



 The necessary laws are decided in three to four days after the draft is issued.

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"What will you do now, Lord Machina?"



 the Prime Minister asked.

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"Yes, I think so. I was thinking of going to Kupu for sightseeing.

"To Kupu?"

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"Yes. You might be invited to join the Sori Association there, you know..."

"Well, that's ......"

"As an individual ...... tourist, you mean?"

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"Well, then, ......



 You can't stop me," the Prime Minister said.

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 King Cerroa is grinning.



"You're quite the schemer, Makina-sama."

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"I'm afraid so."

"I have no right to stop you from sightseeing. Enjoy your stay.

Yes, sir.

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Well, if you need to defend yourself while sightseeing, ...... please do so in moderation.

I'll do my best.

If you see any criminals, let me know.

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I will, sir.



 The Prime Minister watches the exchange between Makina and the King with a wry smile.

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"Now, if you will excuse me..."

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 The Prime Minister bows to Makina, who is about to leave his office, and calls out to her.



Makina, please be careful not to allow yourself to be poisoned by narcotics.

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"Thank you for your advice."



 Makina then left the room.

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 I understand the Prime Minister's concern, but it does not apply to Makina.

 After all, Makina is not a human being. .......

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