The tower, towering in white, looked to be at most six or seven stories tall, even though it was a tower. There was nothing that looked like a window, and grooves that looked like geometric patterns ran in every direction on the walls. The chalk walls glowed brightly in the sun's reflection.

'Explain.
Don't sleep.

　You're going to sleep in right away after you eat. That's a very fat course.
　Liora interrupted Noel, whose eyes were already glazed over.

The 'Tower' is a huge conversion furnace, the 'Reactor', which takes in atmospheric magic, amplifies it and converts it into magical power. Each of the other eight Babylonians have the same reactor, but the combined output of all of them is less than a single tower. It is a facility that can be called the heart of the unified Babylon.

　In short, it's the engine part of the ship. It seems that if it is combined with other Babylonian facilities, it can produce powerful power.
　Not only will the propulsion power increase, but the efficiency of Babylon's facilities will also increase. This might also speed up the mass production of Frame Gear and the generation of Aether Liquid.

The best thing about the Tower is that we don't have to do anything at all. All you need to do is tweak it once in a while, so it's easy. So it doesn't matter if I'm asleep. Good night, sir.

　Noel said as he leaned against a tree and began to fall asleep. Oh, come on. Is the chief of the engine department okay with this? No, on the contrary, this is why you've been entrusted with a "tower" that's easy to manage...?
　Shaking her doesn't wake her up, so I have no choice but to float her up in the "Levitation" and carry her along with me.

'Ooh ... this is a new kind of sleep ... pleasure/feeling ...'

　You know what? If you're going to sleep, shut up and go to sleep.
　On the other side of the pure white tower that Liora led us to, there was another chalk "castle" standing on the other side. It's a little smaller than Brunhild's castle, but it's definitely a castle.
　Somehow it resembles a castle in a leisure land that calls itself Tokyo, even though it is in Chiba. Well, in other words, it resembles Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany.

It's my 'castle wall'. It is the center of Babylon's defense system and can deploy a wall shield against physical and magical attacks. It also controls most of the functions within the Babylonian field, such as temperature control, shielding, searching, and steering.

　Hmmm. If the "tower" in question is the engine room, then this is the bridge.
　But it's a shield against physical attacks? The "barrier bracelets" that were used during the Imperial coup d'etat by any chance....

Yes. The technology used in the Walls of Defense was based on the technology used in Babylon's Walls of Defense.

　I knew it. That was troublesome. If the powerful magic power generated by the "tower" could be diverted into a shield, then I guess we could expect quite a bit of defense, right?
　I mean, the fact that I was even thinking about that means that there are quite a few flight-type ones like that Manta type in the Frayze, right?

What about intercepting a flying enemy or something like that?
We'll be intercepted by a satellite orb.
Satellite orb?
"An orichalcone sphere about 20 centimeters in diameter, which is itself a 'bullet' with autonomous flight, magical defenses, and hardened, auto-tracking and auto-attacking capabilities.

　20 centimeters in diameter....huge! That's almost the same size as a bowling ball...
　Well, it's basically an automatic interceptor in the shape of a metal ball, isn't it? The thing is, though, that the method of attack is a body hit. But it's probably the most effective against the Frays.
　Apparently, in an emergency, these 24 satellite orbs orbit around Babylon like satellites, shooting down any and all enemies that come their way.
　I remember a robot anime I used to watch that was like that. It was a turret that could be remote-controlled for all-range attacks though.
　Liora led me into the castle, and I found a large and magnificent entrance hall. It was cleaned up and quite well kept. It's hard to believe that the building is 5,000 years old. Perhaps it has a protective spell like "protection" on it.
　That's fine. What I'm more interested in is this little object that has been moving around for a while now.
　It has a round head and a cylindrical body. Round limbs and round limbs. What is this thing?
　Well, if it looks like it, it's a robot. Two-headed. That's it, I've seen it in reruns of an anime once. It looks just like a robot with a chompah that was designed by a freakish inventor in the Edo period, who was both an assistant and a cleaner. It doesn't have a chokumashi, though.
　I think it's about one size smaller. I've never seen it in person, though.
　About 10 small two-headed robots of about 30 centimeters are moving around. In their hands, they were holding what looked like a hatchet, broom, and rag. Is this... cleaning?

All in line.

　When Riora ordered that, they all formed a line in front of us and saluted. A total of nine of them.

From now on, Fuyao Mochizuki-sama here will be our master. From now on, please do not be rude.

　The mini-robots pose again in a bishoujo salute. By any chance, are these the miniature autonomous golems that Rosetta mentioned before? I thought they were all stored in the 'storehouse', but I didn't know if some of them were deployed.

"Could these guys possibly help maintain the frame gear?
Just a few simple tasks. I can't do anything that's too specialized.
Is that all of them?
There are about a half-dozen of them in the castle. There are a total of 15 in the castle.

　15 of them? I wonder if that will help Rosetta and Monica. When I asked him if he could duplicate them in the Workshop, he said probably not, since they're loaded with special magic grants and the doctor's own system. Too bad. This is the best size, too. If it's any larger than this, it's going to interfere with the automatic operation.
　When I ordered them to continue cleaning for now, the mini-robots started cleaning again.
　I push Noel, who was brought in by 'Levitation', into a bed in a room of the castle.
　I launched the tower and the wall towards Brunhild and opened the gate to welcome everyone in my castle.




'This is ... amazing. It took me two hundred years to get Paula to this point.

　Lean mumbles, holding up one of the mini-robots and scrutinizing it. At his feet, "I lost! And then there was Paula, kneeling on the floor and pounding her fist on the floor. Eventually, she started acting like she wasn't even crying and sobbing to the heavens. No you're amazing enough. What's that acting ability.
　Again, it wasn't the 'library' that Lean was aiming for, but since there was an intriguing presence, he wasn't too depressed.

''...So, you're the best sister, Liora-san, what is it?
I don't really have any sort of order to my sisters, but as far as the Babylonians are concerned, I guess I'll be the first.

　Liora answers Linse's question. Noel, who was sleeping in the castle, was left alone and everyone was asking Liora about the "castle walls" and the "tower". Eventually Liora started to ask questions to everyone, and they started to exchange information with each other.
　It was quite comfortable inside the "Wall". This room is furnished much the same as the one in our castle. I've heard that the doctor likes us because he sees us in the future.

So Yumina, Lucia, Yaeyama, Else, and Linse are the master's wives?
'A wife is ... well, I guess that's what it's going to come down to eventually.

　While somewhat telegraphing, this time Else was answering Liora's question. I don't know what you're asking........

'Where are the other wives?'
"...other? Oh, Lord Sue would still be living in Belfast, that I'm sure.
'So that makes six. Then the remaining three are still....
Ewwww!

　He shouts out. Keep your mouth shut any longer! Don't talk about anything else!
　Everyone's eyes gather on me as I suddenly start to make a scene.

''........What? What's your reaction?
What? Nai desu, nai desu, Lindsethan.

　Yuck. I can hear myself groaning, my voice is groaning. Everyone is giving me jittery, probing looks. I'm starting to sweat some grease. What is this tension?
　This time towards Liora, Yumina opens her mouth.

''Liora-san. What do you mean by the three remaining people from earlier?''
The doctor told me about the master.
No, no, no! You don't have to say that now, Mr. Liora! I don't think it's a good idea to speak of uncertain information lightly, me!
Yae-san.
Yes, sir.

　In accordance with Yumina's words, he was gingerly clasped in the back with a double layer of wings. What's that Auntie! I can't help it!

So?
According to the future visionary, the Master took nine wives. That's why he divided Babylon into nine.
"...9 people!

　I've been found out. I was found out. Everyone except Liora and Leanne were surprised out loud. No, even Paula shouldn't be surprised!

'Six if you count Sue. Does that mean three more people will be added?
'What can I say.... There are no words for it.

　Else and Lou let out a sound of dismay. No, wait a minute. You can't be dumbfounded by something you haven't done yet!

Fuyuyo-san.
Haha.
"Sit on your head.

　Linse's cold voice involuntarily flipped me off, but I did as I was told and left the chair and sat upright in place. Anyone can see that it would be foolish to disobey here.
　I mean, I'm not convinced. Why am I doing this to myself about the future? I didn't even do anything "yet"!

You'll have to wait there for a while.
What?

　Leaving me sitting upright, everyone moved to the corner of the room and started talking about something.

''I wonder what kind of sentence will be decided.
Don't talk about punishment.

　Leanne, who is watching the situation unfold in an amused manner, smirks and gives a wicked smile. d*mn, you're totally enjoying this. Paula tapped me on the shoulder to comfort me as I sat upright. You.........you're a good guy.......
　As I was building a friendship with the stuffed bear, everyone finally came back over here.

'I wonder if the sentence will be carried out.'
So don't talk about punishment.

　I whispered back at Leanne's mumbling and I waited for everyone to pronounce their sentences. Oh, he said the sentence himself.
　Eventually, with a loud sigh, Yumina began to speak her conclusion.

''I feel like the six or nine of us won't change much if we've already gotten this far. And I originally thought I didn't care how many concubines Fuyao-san had around her. Besides, it hadn't even happened yet, so I didn't see any point in blaming Fuyao-san for something that hadn't happened yet.

　Oh ... thank God.
　I said to God, "It's none of my business, is it? But, well, that's what I was feeling.

'But,'

　And Lou connects the words. 'Ale? I thought he was free to go. Linse began to speak as he continued.

''...I'm not sure if you knew about this and kept it to yourself. Hiding things from you can create a rift in your marriage, you know?
So there is.
Guilty.

　What is that? God help me! Help me! You won't give me that, I knew it! So what's it to me? I heard a voice say, "Hey! God is dead!
　I don't know.......it seems like my position is getting weaker and weaker as the number of wives increases....... I'm starting to feel like monogamy is a very wonderful thing. Whoever said that a harem is a man's dream. Bring me here and I'll show you the reality.

"So.........well, what do you want me to do.......?
'I'll forgive you if you kiss each one of us. Fuyao-san's behavior has made us uneasy. So it is our natural duty to show you the affection that will dispel it.

　Hurdle......... I've done it to Yumina and Linse, but not to the other three yet. I can almost hear the onomatopoeia of Yumina smiling, Linse fidgeting, Lou throbbing, Yae prone, and Else fidgeting.
　Honestly, I'm embarrassed, and I'd like to cover it up and bury it somehow, but I can't just run away.
　While Leanne and Paula chilled out, I did it one by one, taking my turn. What the hell.
　But after I kissed them, Lou fled from me, red-faced, and Yae took my arm and threw it at me, embarrassed for some reason. When it came to Else, a spinning, powerful blow hit me in the chest. Would you release a corkscrew blow just because you're embarrassed, dude?
　In a way, if I don't let them get used to this kind of thing, it could be life threatening.
　In my fading consciousness, I was vaguely thinking about whether this was happy or unhappy, something I couldn't answer.