Now, while Jin and his team were improving the , Deus Ex Machina was visiting .
The destination, of course, is Tomax Bartmann.
"Welcome, Lord Machina."
Tomax Bartmann greets the deus ex machina in his office.
In attendance are his second-in-command, Illumina Ratkin, and his secretary, Fiona Fierce. Also present is his secretary, Manon, an automaton.
Thanks to Manon, the automata secretary, Makina felt that her health had improved considerably and that her complexion was good.
"How can I help you today?"
"I have something urgent to tell you, that's why I'm here on such short notice."
In a frank tone of voice, Makina began by explaining the incident in the Principality of Jagus.
"......I see, such a thing happened?"
"<>...... such an organization?"
"We are not aware of the existence of such an organization."
Tomax Bartmann and the others heard Makina's story and reacted accordingly.
"We were attacked, so we fought back and sank all three ships. The Duke of Jagus was also present, so I suppose self-defense is possible."
"I'm sure that's fine. After all, those waters are not under the jurisdiction of the , and it could be said that they have invaded the territorial waters of the Duchy of Jagus and have started a war."
Tomax said.
"...... So, I think now is the right time to get the Principality of Juggs to participate in the ."
"That may be true. I feel that the Duke of Jagdus is gradually becoming more aware of world affairs and is taking a broader view of the world.
"It seems that Jin has enlightened him a little more."
Hearing this, Tomax Bartmann nodded with deep emotion.
"If Deus ex Machina and join forces, they will be unbeatable.
Then he continued,
"Will you be able to get in touch with Jin-dono?"
"That's all right. I'm sure he returned to his base a day after me."
"Hmm. ......."
Tomax Bartmann thought about it. The question was how to approach the Duchy of Jagus after this.
"If possible, we don't want to make a difference in the treatment of the four duchies, do we?
"Yes, my lord.
Tomax agreed with Ilmina Ratkin.
But Fiona Fierce asked, "Is that so?
"Is that so? < depends on the policy of each country?
This was his opinion.
Makina, or Horaijima's opinion, is that it is natural for the Duchy of Jags to be treated differently from the other three duchies. However, there should be no unjust discrimination.
"So, considering what they've done so far, I don't think they'll make an honest offer to us. So, I think it would be faster if we give them a little push ...... and ask them if they would like to participate in the <>."
Tomax Bartmann agreed with Makina.
"That's a good idea...I'm willing to go to a little trouble for the sake of peace in the four principalities."
And so did Illumina Ratkin and Fiona Fierce.
Yes.
"For the sake of peace."
Makina bowed her head.
"Thank you. In that case, I will be your emissary in due time."
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"Indeed you are. Well then, Makina-sama, I look forward to working with you then."
The topic of conversation then turned to the three ships that had been sunk.
"A 100-meter class metal battleship... ...... that's more than we can do."
Illumina Ratkin said with a slight pallor on her face.
She had only recently taken on the role of <>.
"However, most of the technology seems to have been found in the ruins and not developed by them."
Makina said as if to appease him.
"In the first place, there is no way that the could have developed such advanced technology on their own."
"Indeed, Makina-sama is right.
"...... But, the battleship that Makina-dono owns is more amazing than that!"
Fiona Fierce said hurriedly.
"That's true. But, well, it's Lady Machina, so it's a little late for that now, isn't it? <."
"Yes, yes. ......"
"Makina-dono and Jin-dono. The two of you are long out of the framework of this world.
Tomax Bartmann saw Makina's base, <>, and realized that Makina and Jin were maintaining and developing the technology that the Ars human race had lost in the past.
Makina and Jin are maintaining and developing the technology that the Ars human race has lost in the past.
And that it is something that the current Ars humankind should not acquire at a moment's notice.
Ars humankind must find the technology that we have lost and forgotten by ourselves.
Makina and Jin would be willing to help them in this regard. .......
Tomax Bartmann may have sensed that Makina and Jin were not Ars humankind. .......
* * * *
Makina then gives the rest of the detailed report.
"So, I've recovered some of the wreckage from the sunken ship, and I'm going to donate it."
"Oh, that would be great!"
Tomax Bartmann was pleased.
For now, we don't need a lot of materials.
"Then I will bring that soon, too," he said.
Now all we need is the weapon that was on board the battleship.
"A cannon that concentrates heat from magic. ...... That doesn't sound very useful."
Ilmina Ratkin said with a raised eyebrow.
"Yes, it is. It's not good for fast-moving targets. Jin is working on this one."
"Oh, if <> can analyze it, we can be sure of that."
"And the Progressors. Apparently, they are related to the previous generation, or the second generation, of Magecraft Meisters.
Really?
"But they didn't have a proper master, and I think their skill level has declined."
Makina says regretfully.
"I think they would grow even more if they were trained thoroughly at the <>.
Makina says, "If they are not willing to do so, I will not introduce them to <>.
* * * *
Tomax Bartmann mentioned another thing he remembered.
"What will happen to Elena, who is still in captivity?"
"Oh, I guess the Duchy of Jagus will release her if things continue as they are, right?"
"I hope so."
But as for Elena (fake Elena), they were not expecting it either: .......