Since we had originally prepared to go out, the conversation went without a hitch.
"Jin-sama, please take care of Belial and ...... Archelle."
Maximus, the gray-haired, golden-eyed clan leader of the clan, bowed his head to Jin.
The population of the demon tribe was far from being overpopulated, so it was important to be able to save even one person.
"Wow, this is very interesting!
Saki's excited voice.
Saki, Toa, and Vivian were being shown around by Maximus' wife, Famera, and his grandson, Lucilius.
Lucilius is 70 years old, which is equivalent to 14 years old in human terms. He was a curious boy, as befitted his appearance, and asked questions as he showed me around.
"So, you have something like that over there?"
"Yes, but it's still monopolized by a few aristocrats.
Toa is the one who is most friendly with him.
Lucilius lost his father early in life, so he enjoys talking to men around Toa's age.
On the other hand, Famerer seems to think of Saki and Vivian as his daughters or grandchildren, and politely guides and explains to them. A soft smile appears on his face.
Thus, the visit to the demon territory has achieved its goal without any problems.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
The next morning.
After breakfast, Jin was getting ready to leave. Saki came to him and told him of her request.
"Jin, my father, me, and Vivienne will stay here.
"I guess that's the way it's going to be.
As they had said before, one night was not enough for Saki and the others.
That's why I brought Aal, Steward and Anne with me.
"Jin-dono, we will take care of the three of you until Belial returns.
Clan leader Maximus assured me.
"If you wish, we can call other clans or bring them with us.
The closest would be the clans of the <>. The clan that is closest to Jin is a little further away.
"I look forward to working with you.
If anything happens, Anne and the steward will contact the old man, so there is no problem for the time being.
If you want to go home, just call them and they will pick you up from Penglai Island.
"It will take about five days at the earliest, or less than half a month at the most.
Jin estimated how long it would take.
"I understand. Take care.
Chief, I'll be there.
Jin, Reiko, Elsa, and Belial get into Capricorn 1.
Jin, be careful.
Jin-dono, I hope everything goes well.
Jin, see you soon.
Saki, Toa, Vivian, and Aal saw them off.
And then Capricorn 1, moving at a speed of about 40 kilometers per hour, quickly disappeared from their sight.
"Mister Jin, what are your plans for the rest of the day?
Belialus looks uncomfortable in his seat. He looks as if he is worried about his sister.
"We are going south through the Great Gorge. That way we will be less affected by the monsoon and weather, so we will switch to <>."
"What is <>?"
Jin recalled that he had never entered the demon territory before. He had been in Capricorn 1 when he had gone looking for the shell of the ancient dragon.
That's all Jin has to say about Conlon 2. He would rather elaborate on the underground facilities.
As he explains what he has found out so far, Belialus also seems to be surprised.
"...... A in the basement of such a place?"
< is a follower of a homunculus created by the <.
"That's right. Moreover, I don't know if he willed it, but his body has been made into an automata.
"What!
"What's more, I don't know how to get to the underground facility in peace. ...... and well, there are still many problems."
"I guess so."
With this conversation going on, we traveled south for three and a half hours.
We crossed the Pazdekst isthmus and entered the Laurentian continent.
"How are you doing?
The concentration of free magical element (ether) in this area is 10 to 15 percent lower than in the demon territory.
It's like a human climbing a 2,000-meter mountain.
"It's still not a problem, is it?"
"I hope so.
Meanwhile, Jin's double had already landed at the rendezvous point. This is where Jin and his double switch places.
The time was just noon. There is no time difference since they have been flying straight south.
That's Conlon 2.
We are now within sight of the Conlon 2 from the window of Capricorn 1.
"It's called an airship, isn't it?"
Belialus seemed to have some knowledge of airships, as if he had heard it from Theon or Istaris.
"Yes. "Yes. That would get us to the El Llad mine in no time at all. It's just not very good in strong winds."
"I can imagine that."
Modern earth aircraft are just as vulnerable to strong winds. Even cars can be overturned by gusty winds, so it is not because of Jin's poor technology.
In fact, with the use of a <>, Jin is able to resist any wind that blows on the ground.
"It's bigger than I thought it would be."
is 40 meters long. Capricorn 1 is 8 meters long. The appearance is very different. Capricorn 1 is heavier than by far.
Reiko, show him around.
(Reiko, we'll switch here... so distract her.)
Jin instructed Reiko as planned.
"Yes, father."
"I'm going ahead to check on Conlon 2, Belial."
With these words, Jin got off first and ran to the CONRON 2.
Then they boarded Conlon 2 and used the warp gate inside to move to Horai Island.
Reiko got off Capricorn 1 with Belialus leading the way. They walked directly to Conlon 2.
Elsa remained in Capricorn 1. She is supposed to stay behind. In reality, she returned to Horai Island by the warp gate.
When Reiko and Belial arrived at Conlon 2, they were greeted by Jin's replacement doll (double).
"Welcome to <>!"
greets Belialus in a playful tone.
"It's exciting to imagine this flying ......."
Nidouble chuckles and invites Belial into the cockpit.
The crew consists of Nidouble, Reiko, and Belial. The crew consists of Hitodouble, Reiko, and Belialus, and Sky11, who is in charge of piloting and maintenance.
In addition, there was also a support crew, the Shinobi Unit, who were not shown in the picture.
All right, let's go.
"Yes, sir."
After a brief exchange of words, Sky 11 lifted off from Conlon 2.
"Oh, ......!"
A moment of levitation, and then the earth moved away.
For a moment, Belialus, too, was glued to the window.