Jin is thinking about how to investigate the remains of an underground city found in the northeastern part of the Rasheel continent.
He also consults with Elsa.
"There might be an underground city with survivors in the future. I think it's pretty important."
"Yes. It's also important to gather information for that purpose.
Erza agreed with Jin's opinion.
"Then, I guess we should use a doppelganger."
"Yes, that's reasonable.
Jin wanted to see the ruins with his own eyes as much as possible, but since he did not know what kind of environment the ruins would be in, he decided that it was strictly forbidden to visit in the flesh.
There is a possibility that carbon dioxide and other gases that are not suitable for breathing, as well as poisonous gases, may have accumulated.
"I wonder if you would be accompanied by ......<> and <>."
"Hmm. If you can check out the area, I think one of each would be fine."
I guess so.
<>? >>
<> is the name of 700672. The name is given by Marikka, of course.
By naming it, the bond between Marikka and Turles is strengthened, and unless Marikka releases it, Turles will continue to recognize Marikka as his master, even if the real <> appears.
The only exception is the creator of <>, ......<>, who can jump over Marikka and issue orders.
But since the <> has long since died, and there is no one to replace him, this means that there is no one who can threaten Marikka's mastership.
"Well, you can try to contact him. ...... all of the <> anyway."
He contacted them, and to his surprise, they all gathered together.
Yes, even <> Turles, Zion, and Marikka.
"Because you're curious, aren't you?
Yes, yes, yes.
"Well, why not come?"
"...... Well, I don't mind."
I felt that everyone was interested in the , but I also felt that everyone wanted to know more about it.
However, since everyone seemed to want to know, I will explain the current situation.
"So, this is the situation at ......."
"Hmm, ruins......... interesting."
The first one to take the bait was, as I should say, Goose.
Turles was the next to speak.
"Hmm, a ruined town. ...... interesting. I'd like to go there myself.
"Yes, when you are sure it is safe.
Jin understood this sentiment well.
However, none of the other members expressed a desire to go there. It seems that looking through the monitor was enough for them.
The other members of the group did not seem to be interested in going there by themselves.
"Well then, this, that, and ......."
"Yeah, I guess we can't miss the for escape."
"We should also bring along the Shinobi unit."
"I guess so. ......"
All the members of the <> discussed the members and equipment to be used for the survey.
Then, on the morning of October 24th, Horai Island time, <><<<
Incidentally, < has already completed its role of talking to the magical brain of the Duchy of Jagus, <>.
The first step is to use the to transfer to the ruins.
"Wow, no matter how many times I see it, it's still a foul technology, isn't it?"
Saki gives her honest opinion.
"It makes a big difference in the time required for investigation if we don't have this.
One is the gaze of Jin D, one is the gaze of <>, and one is the gaze of <>.
< are to be shown as necessary.
"2......1......0!"
The three <> were darkened for a moment, and then the destination was projected on the screen.
At first it was almost completely dark, but it was soon adjusted and the brightness became bright enough to be seen, though not as bright as ...... as in daylight.
This was because the night vision functions of Jin D., <>, <>, and others started to work. It was fortunate that the etheric luminescence (AL) attached to the lamp, though imperfect, was still glowing.
"Hmmm ...... it's really abandoned."
The projected cityscape showed no signs of human activity, was dingy and crumbling in places.
Although the weathering of the city has been suppressed because it is an underground city, it seems that the passage of time is irresistible.
The air is stagnant.
"The air is stagnant. ...... It seems that ventilation has long since stopped."
Craftsman (Smith)1 analysis shows 10 percent oxygen, 69 percent nitrogen, 20 percent carbon dioxide, and 1 percent other noble gases. percent, carbon dioxide 20 percent, and other noble gases 1 percent.
It is unbreathable for a living human being.
Once again, Jin and the others were glad to be a part of this group.
"First of all, let's get the big picture.
Jin D says in the tone of the old man since the old man is in control.
All of us decided to work together to grasp the whole picture.
"The site is circular in shape, so it is built in a radial pattern, isn't it?
There is a tower-like building standing in the center, from which roads extend in all directions.
There are three concentric ring roads.
The area surrounded by the radial road and the ring road is probably a residential area, but only four decent houses can be seen.
There are some houses that look like apartment complexes, but they are so small and poor that it is hard to believe that <> lived there.
"Perhaps ......4 people were the largest population here ......"
Jin D. muttered in a sad tone.
"The rest are green areas or parks...... or if there were followers, their living quarters......."
In the area that would have been the green space, there were only a few dead trees standing in disarray, looking like skeletons.
There was not a shred of green left, and the land was a cracked grayish-brown color.
"If there is a brain of control, it must be there.
Jin D. said, looking at a tower-like building standing in the center of the underground city.
"I am also interested in the house of the origin, but let's go to the tower first.
We all headed for the tower again.
We arrived at the tower in about 5 minutes.
The tower is high enough to look up at. I estimate it to be about 50 to 60 meters high. In other words, it is high enough to reach the ceiling of this subterranean space. But we are not in contact with it.
"There is very little deterioration here," he said.
"The material seems to be light silver. It should be resistant to deterioration over time.
Jin D. and Smith 1 investigate, while Land 1 keeps an eye on the surroundings.
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"Well, let's open it."
The power of the tower door was stopped, but it could be opened and closed manually, and Craftsman 1 unlocked it first.
Smith 1 unlocked the door, and we waited for a while to see if this would trigger some kind of defense mechanism, but nothing happened.
"Okay, let's go."
Land 1 opened the door, which had been switched to manual mode.