I would like to have a conversation with the people of the Frider Empire.

　I was thinking of sending A1 and the others to the ground with such an easy idea, but Eira stopped me.

''As expected, rushing a golem into the castle, which is a defensive stronghold, and kidnapping an important person who seems to be a military official.......it might instill unnecessary fear and hostility.

　Eira said and then apologized, "It's none of my business," but I nodded my head in agreement.

　Certainly, the sight of an unidentified flying object abducting people into the sky would be an object of fear. Furthermore, if the unidentified flying object told us that we were in contact with it as a nation, it would surely raise some kind of suspicion.

　On second thought, I say another idea that came to me on the spur of the moment.

''Then let's have someone who is secretly familiar with the inner workings of Emperor Frieder come out.

　At that word, Eira tilted her head cutely.






[Dizen]

　I got a call today that that black object came down from the sky again.

　I took a deep breath to calm my wandering mind while I got on my horse. I had made preparations early in the morning, so as usual I was the first to reach the scene.

　Lately, the soldiers have become less wary of that black object, and they seem to be showing up at the scene of the crime, sluggishly.

　I can't understand why they wouldn't be interested in such a rare object, but it's rather convenient if I can observe it carefully by myself.

　I put my face close to the black object floating in the sky and analyze it.

The material is still metal. But it's not iron or black iron. It's not mithril and the wings are strange. Round, fast-moving feathers.......drawing round shapes means that the shape of the feathers....

　As he twisted his head and roared, he saw a carriage coming towards him from a distance, almost repelling people.

''........That natural sibling....

　I muttered a single word like that to myself, but no one stopped those two. Soon, the carriage carrying the two arrived this way.

''Oh! It's flying today!

'It's true, Brother Januar. Would you like to fly?

'No, I want to take a closer look at it today, so let's keep it that way!

　They looked up at me while having such a displaced conversation and made a strange noise.

'Hmm? What is that thing!

Something fluttering in the air.

　What is it?

　He raised an eyebrow at the word and peered underneath the black object.

　Then, a small paper-wrapped object suspended by a string from the body of the black object was swinging.

''This is...!

　I couldn't help but shout out loud. Isn't this proof that this object is indeed an artifact made by someone else?

　It also seems to be an object that was deliberately bundled in.

　It was a great discovery.

　I couldn't resist and picked up the paper package as if to pull it out. I have no problem with the scope of the mysterious wards, as I am completely aware of their scope.

　The string had a clean knot, and when I pulled on the part that popped out, it was slippery and untied.

''Ditzen! Bring it over here!

　I heard something from below, but I pretend not to hear it.

'Master Ditsen, what is it?'

　I can't hear you, I can't hear you.

　It's a horribly clean paper package with not a single stain. It's smooth to the touch, and there's nothing coarse about it. I can understand that this paper alone is far more advanced technology.

　Without repressing my excitement, I immediately opened the paper wrapping.

　The paper package contained a single sheet of paper of similar size. On its surface, in an ink-like hue, were written words.

''Tomorrow morning, I would like you to come in very small numbers to the beach just to the southeast of the castle to the east.''

　The moment I saw those words, I grabbed the paper and opened my mouth.

'I'm going!'

　It was a scream that seemed to gush directly from his soul.

'I'm going away!'

Well, Master Ditsen is dead?

　I hear the voice of an idiot from below, but I ignore that.

　Even if I couldn't come back to this land, I wouldn't regret it.

　If you can talk to the person who made this black object. If I could touch a part of that technology.

　I would be prepared to risk my life.





　After forcing the research materials onto a trolley, Ditsen managed to finish his preparations and walked around the city when the sun hadn't even risen yet.

　After looking around and making sure that no one was there, Ditsen quietly proceeded to the edge of the street. He let the gatekeeper hold the money and secretly escaped the city and headed southeast toward the sea.

　Two figures followed behind him.

'.........Kukkuu.......d*mn you, Ditsen. You chose this time of day so that we wouldn't find out...

I'm sleepy, Brother Januar.

"Yuri, don't call me by my name. You'll lose your disguise, won't you?

'Well, Brother Januar. You've mentioned my name, haven't you?

Oh, no. Come on, let's get out of town before they find out.

　They waved one hand to the awe-inspiring gatekeeper as they talked like that and headed out.

　The gatekeepers and peddlers were saying something in the background, but they didn't even notice.

'Come on, where's Ditsen?'

There's nothing but the sea in this direction. If Master Ditsen is in love with a mermaid...

Then I'll give you a boat instead of a gift.

'Well, that's lovely. As expected, Brother Januar.

　They walked southeastward, laughing somewhat happily, dressed in stunningly embroidered robes that would make any passerby look twice.

　Reaching the southeastern shore a step ahead of them, Ditsen squinted at the rising sun and looked at the sky.

''... yet?''

　I stare up at the sky, shaking my body in a soapy way.

'....yet?

　He waited fondly, muttering that every five minutes, but about two hours later, Ditsen spotted something in the sky and shouted out.

''It's here! That's it, that's it! I'm really here!

　The two men in their luxurious robes called out to a jumping and delighted Ditsen.

'What have you come for!

Good morning, Mr. Ditsen.

What?

　Ditsen peeled his eyes back and turned around to stare at the two men with their hoods deep in their eyes.

''Ba, silly........tailed by a natural sibling.......?

Who is a natural?

''Hmm. The way Ditsen-sama was jumping up and down with joy was adorable.

　Ditsen was staring at the two men's faces, but when he looked up with a huff, he looked up into the sky again.

''I didn't have time to get involved with the idiots! Finally, contact...

　Catching Ditsen's attention, Januar also looks up and opens his mouth.

''Hm? Unusual, isn't it?

What?

　The black shadows falling from the sky were getting bigger and bigger, and their shapes were gradually becoming clearer.

''Well, it's really a golem-like golem today.

A golem-like golem!

　Yuri's eyes were good, and he seemed to have immediately identified the silhouette correctly. Ditsen stared in astonishment at his words.

''Oh, it's not one piece today, is it?

"Not in one piece?

No, I think it's one piece.

You see, the overlap is very good, but there must be three...

　The moment Yuri said that, the black shadows falling from the sky parted into three.

''What?''

Oh, there were really three of them!

　The mysterious golem landed in front of an astonished Januar, a frenzied and indescribable-looking Ditsen, and a smiling Yuri, who was smiling smugly.