Chapter 292 Leasehold land, village Kaina (2/2)
With this, the clock had crossed half past five by the time everything was settled and it seemed like they would have to stay for one more night. Taking this chance, princess Lieschen said,
“Jin, I am glad. Please have dinner at my place again. That is fine, right, father? Right, why don’t you join us as well, Powell?”
Alois the Third nodded with a smile.
“Hmm, Lies, you’re in charge of those so I will leave it to you. Powell, you may go as well.”
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At the large dining hall of the imperial villa, a luxurious dinner was lined up.
At the dining hall, princess Lieschen, prime minister Powell, baron Bolton and Gloria were taking part.
Also Jin, Elsa, Hanna and Reiko (Although Reiko doesn’t drink or eat) were there.
Hanna was wearing the dress she got from the princess. Elsa too was wearing a dress, although not from the princess. Jin was wearing the honorary magi craftsman’s half coat.
Excluding Hanna, they toasted with a light fruit wine. Hanna was having a juice. That can’t be helped.
“Ahh, that’s a burden off my shoulder.”
The minister said after the toast. Seems like creating a connection with Jin made him feel at ease. He might still be thinking of something but now after knowing Jin’s strengths, he probably won’t directly make a move.
Jin explained the facts simply to Elsa and Hanna but Hanna probably didn’t understand.
Even still, she probably understood that Jin received a reward and went,
“That’s great, onii-chan!”
While having dinner, the conversation got livelier. The one who was talking the most was princess Lieschen.
Saying stuff like,
“My eyes were correct!”
or,
“You could stay here forever if you like, you know!”
Gloria was being Gloria and went,
“This sword Jin-dono made for me, I will treasure it my whole life!”
And her father, Bolton was like,
“Jin-dono, next time, of course, if you are okay with it but, I would really like it if you make me one sword as well…”
Silently whispered in Jin’s ears. (Which he put on hold for the time being)
And like this, while having fun conversation with each other, the night wore on.
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On the other hand, Alois the Third at that moment-
“The minister answered that to Jin’s question but when was the recruitment order retracted?”
Just in case, he confirmed it with the secretary. He wanted to value the trust.
“Yes, it is alright. Without a doubt, the retraction was done this morning, by a fast horse.”
“I see. Then it’s fine. Seriously, just for a small blunder, we handed over such outstanding talent to another country last time.”
He said while unpleasantly recalling Earl Walter’s rashness.
“Also, I made a good acquaintance in order to make Lies a bride in the Egelia kingdom.”
Thinking in terms of the policy of cultivating distant countries while working to conquer nearby ones which the Kurain kingdom follows, they really wish to strengthen their relationship with the Egelia kingdom.
As far as he heard from Jin, the third prince Earnest is quite a good prince and so he was happy as a father.
“What is Earl Walter doing at the moment?”
Although it was just one portion, he will be taking the land from the Earl so he wants to properly explain the situation.
The secretary replied,
“Yes, he is probably forming his own army at Gaara. The soldiers for the recruitment have most definitely broken up.”
“Alright, send a fast horse first thing in the morning, let’s also tell him about the decision regarding Kaina village.
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“Laojun, how is the ‘linkage’ coming along?”
[Yes, it is going excellently.]
That night, on top of his bed, after confirming that there were no wiretaps, to double check, he was conversing with Laojun through Reiko.
[If the sensitivity is increased a bit, I could see and hear the things Nick 1 to 20 see and hear.]
Yes, Jin didn’t completely trust the Kurain kingdom. And for that purpose, he had quite a lot of ‘insurance’ he put in the golems.
And so he used the light element magi crystal which were a bit overspec for the eyes.
All the spare power was used for the linkage with Laojun. And for that purpose, he minutely did the magi formula and also added kanji to the composition so there was nothing which could be analyzed from it.
Even the wind element voice device had spare power which was used for the linkage with Laojun. And if he wanted, he could hear everything the golem hears and says.
He also added limiters so that it couldn’t attack Jin, Hourai island and Kunlun island. If push comes to shove, Laojun could even take control of the golems.
This was a secret between only Jin, Reiko and Laojun.
“I have one more request. Laojun, deliver a golem carriage similar to the one I built before near Alban tomorrow morning.
Jin thought that they would probably be escorted tomorrow before the farewell and so instructed Laojun to handle the deceptions.
“This should do the trick….”