Chapter 351 (1/2)

12-01 Onwards to Lake Tosumo

In the capital of the Shouro Empire, Jin obtained recognition from the Empress and became a state guest.

He devised a plan to counter the “Magical Exhaustion Fever”, which had spread through not only Kaina Village but also the Klein Kingdom… and possibly through this entire world as well.

The plan is to resolve the situation by feigning sickness, placing a substitute doll to sleep in his place, and temporarily returning to Kaina Village.

That was also completed safely on the morning of the 20th of May. Which is the day when Jin is to leave Kaina Village.

“It might be a little longer this time.”

In front of the workshop that is Jin’s private residence, Jin informs his ‘family’ of his departure.

“Take care, Onii-chan!”

Hanna obediently saw Jin off.

“Well then, Elsa and Smith A will be staying, so if there’s anything you don’t understand about Magicraft, you can ask them.”

Even in Jin’s absence, Elsa decided that in order to study Magicraft, she would try to create a custom Smith Golem.

“Good luck with your practice. …Take care.”

Elsa had a somewhat lonely expression but still sent Jin off with a smile.

“Jin-sama, please take care. I’ll look after Barou and Belle.”

After saying that, Mine took them both up as apprentices.

“Jin, do come back sometime.”

Martha said so with a smile.

“I’m going.”

And then, leaving those words behind, Jin left Kaina Village.

And then, Jin jumped into his carriage, setting off to Shouro Empire via Hourai Island.

“Hey, Jin! Welcome back!”

“I’m home”

The carriage appeared in the Roizato suburb of the Shouro Empire, a place away from the public gaze.

“Just on time, huh?”

On time for the previously arranged meeting with Reinhart. Jin thanks Reinhart for doing well.

“Were there any issues with the substitute doll?”

After that question, Reinhart’s face looked troubled.

“Well, some people came to visit, and there were almost no issues at all. Excluding one person…”

“Huh? Could it be…?”

To Jin, it could only be just one particular person.

“Yes, your Majesty the Empress..”

The Empress ‘seems’ to have the ability to see through the true essence of her opponent. There is a high possibility that even in a short time, she may have realized that it was a substitute doll, and not Jin himself.

“I’m scared of what comes next…”

While saying this, Jin has a smiling face. Somehow, he cannot imagine a scene where that Empress would make unreasonable demands for this material.

Well, at the same time he can’t deny he can be too optimistic for his own good.

Mira 10, who was disguised as Reiko, disappeared into the warp gate with Jin’s substitute doll, and the real Reiko returned in exchange.

“Father, I’ve finished without delay.”

“Well done.”

With this, everything is as it used to be.

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The following May 21st.

Jin had finally arrived at Reinhardt’s parents’ house.

“Jin-kun, how was the capital? Well! Since you tend to sleep a lot, you might not know much, huh?”

The guileless Empress had informally come along to see Jin off. Since she was being informal, her words were also frank.

“Although it seems you’re not just sleeping, are you?

After hearing that from the Empress, who looked at him with one eye closed, Jin thought:

（Uhh, don’t panic）

“I’ve asked Reinhart, then Jin-dono as well. If anything happens, contact me.

For a moment, the Empress’ face turned serious, and Reinhart corrected his posture before answering.

“Yes, ma’am. Understood.”

Translations by AsianHobbyist Website