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 <, they were unable to reach a final solution.

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"In the end, we still don't know the purpose of the backdoor."

"Brother Jin, I don't think that can be helped. We don't have enough data.

That's true.

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 The conversation was over at this point.

 Immediately, Chelle changed the subject.

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"As I was saying before, if the <> is too abstract, it will limit our actions."

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 Arnold's automata, Chelle, said.

 She, too, had received the abstract <> of <>, so she created her own <>.

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"Chel is right. If it was < who created <>, it is hard to believe that he only gave the abstract <>."



 Arnold, who knows <> better than most of these members, said.

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"Then why did you hide it from Hope?"

"Maybe he was aware of it, and he hid it from us."

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 When Jin expressed his doubt, Arnold responded.

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"<>," he said. If you can be concerned, then you can deal with it."

"I understand what Arnold is saying. But what about the possibility that we don't have the ability to deal with it?

"It's not zero. But more likely, they've tried Hope, haven't they?

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"I see, that's possible."



 Thus, the discussion among the Jin family continues.

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"Well, that's what a is all about, isn't it?"

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 Saki, the star of the party, looks on proudly, smiling at the scene.



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 On the same day, Peggy Xenos, a member of the <> Intelligence Bureau, was looking at the map spread out by the manager of the sales agent and listening to his explanation.

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"The cargo will be transported across the border to the Kingdom of Klein.

"I see, you mean the nearest major city?"

"That's right. The head office is located in the town of Aegean via Matre and Leut.

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 Peggy realized that this distributor seemed to be operating across the country.

 There are many such companies and stores. The number of such companies and shops has been on the increase, especially since the was established.

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 The tariff between the kingdoms of Klein and Cerroa was five percent (excluding food), which was cheaper than the cost of transportation to the major cities within the Kingdom of Cerroa.



"So, the Kingdom of Klein might be suspicious ......"

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 The manager heard this and denied it with all his might.

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"No way! Our business association is not a fraud!"

"No, we are not accusing you of anything. No, we are not doubting you, we are just considering all possibilities.

"...... understand."

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We are not accusing you of any wrongdoing. If someone from the outside were to modify the package, where would it be?"

"......I think it would be the town of , just across the border from where I mentioned."

What's there?

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Oh, it's a one-day trip to the Aegean town, but we'll be making a big stop there.

I see. So it's a good town to have lunch.

"That's what I meant. So that's where we would have to make the alterations to the cargo. ......Well, we do keep a very close eye on our cargo, though."

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 The manager asked that the matter not be made public, if at all possible.

 Whether it was a mistake or the truth, it would be a great blow to the merchant's credibility.

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He said, "I understand. I'll do my best to take care of it."

"Thank you, sir."

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 Peggy had no choice but to accept the offer, as she still needed further cooperation for the investigation.

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"However, if the investigation reveals that the cargo has been tampered with, you can expect some sort of penalty or reprimand."

...... I don't blame you."

"That's what I mean. Well, I am sure that you will be asked to improve your management and you will be told to submit a written report.

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 On the other hand, Peggy promised that if he cooperated with the investigation, the penalty would be light.

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 Peggy Xenos and the manager crossed the border between the Kingdom of Selroa and the Kingdom of Klein by carriage, heading for the town of Matre.

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 The town of Matre is located at the eastern end of the road that stretches almost parallel to the border between the kingdoms of Celuloa and Klein toward the west ...... of Franz.

 Its appearance is typical of a provincial town.

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 It has the atmosphere of a village that has grown so large that it is now called a .



 Therefore, the town has not been divided into lots, and a motley mixture of old and new buildings, large and small, can be seen here and there.

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 The architecture is characterized by small eaves and eaves trusses due to the low rainfall climate.



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 However, the proximity to the river flowing out of Lake Cedrolia does not cause any inconvenience in terms of water supply.



 The streets of the town are winding except for the main street.

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 In such a town of Matre, Peggy Xenos and the manager ...... Maoliks arrived at noon in the store's carriage.

 The store wagon was loaded with five dummy <>, and was addressed to <>.

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"I always leave my carriage here.


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 Maoliks, the manager of the store, explained to Peggy that he always leaves his store's carriages at a parking lot in the town.

 The environment seems to be good, with a medium-sized parking space and plenty of water and fodder for the horses.


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"And the break will be one hour. You will have to eat during that time."



 So Peggy and Maoliks went into a nearby restaurant.

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"We'll eat for about half an hour," Peggy said. The rest of the time we will relax by the carriage.

"In the meantime, there will be no one from the store left in the carriage?"

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Yes.



 Peggy thought, "Then they might not even notice that the carriages have been switched or altered.

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"Who would be the most likely to tamper with the cargo of magi crystals while they are in the marshalling yard?"

"The manager of the marshalling yard or his subordinates, I suppose. I've been using this place for many years now, and I've had no major problems.

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Still, it's my job, so I have to be skeptical.



I've been using the shop for many years, and I've never had any major problems.

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 And of course, the old man is watching with his peepers.


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 However, nothing unexpected could happen, so he continued his observation, but nothing happened this time.

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