Chapter 435 (1/2)
13-10 Enhancing Hourai Island
Everyone remained silent after Jin finished his explanation about the demons.
Shortly after, the Marquis was the one to first open his mouth.
“Judging from what you just said, you don’t think the demons will attack right away…”
The Marquis went on to make it clear that it was just his opinion.
“The reason for that is that I believe it’s going to be hard for them to live in this area where we live. Even then, I think it’s nothing more than a game for them.”
“A game?”
“Yes, a game. Strategically speaking, what they are doing is the absolute lowest of the low. They’re probably gathering information as well, but more than that, they’re provoking our alertness too much.”
Jin was certain. Taking this into account, Jin had intended to further enhance the military strength of Hourai Island and other areas.
“I’ll have to be more secretive about it if I’m going to do that.”
Saki and Karen felt relieved after hearing the explanation of the former lieutenant general, the Marquis.
“I’m a little tired.”
The Marquis was still far from being healthy. For that reason, their conversation ended there for the day.
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After returning to their bedrooms, the Marquis summoned only Jin, saying he had a private matter to discuss with him.
“You said ‘Yes’ in front of Saki and Karen, but you really think otherwise, don’t you?”
After receiving Jin, the Marquis cut straight to the main topic. Jin replied.
“Yes. I’m not sure about the exact date, but I’m sure they’re planning to attack soon.”
“Hmm. This place may seem difficult for them to live in, but they don’t necessarily need to stay here after they invade us. We can’t deny the possibility that they will be after our resources and crops.”
The Marquis’ guess was the same as Laojun’s.
“Sir Jin… No, Lord Jin Nidou. Your Automata…”
“You mean Reiko?”
Jin replied as he took a glance at Reiko, who was standing behind him.
“Yes, that Reiko. She’s cute. And still, she’s quite durable, right?”
The Marquis had witnessed Reiko’s strength during the competition.
“A Lord of your standing should be able to produce several golems like Reiko, am I correct?”
“Yes, well, provided I didn’t have a problem with the materials.”
“Hmm, I see. Are you using very special materials?”
Jin asked about this straightforwardly, forgetting about his manners for a moment.
“Yes. I have access to many rare materials.”
“I see. So you can use as many materials as you can get. Is it possible to make powerful golems with them?”
“Yes.”
“That’s good to hear. Knowing that you can make a powerful golem army for any necessary countermeasures, that is.”
Preparations in Hourai Island were already underway, but he couldn’t just disclose that to the Marquis.
The Marquis closed his eyes, perhaps to think of a defensive strategy. Then, he told Jin:
“I’ll think about it. I’d like you to think about the countermeasures as well, Lord Jin.”
Then, he went on.
“Finally, you were very subtle about it, but you spoke about the magic that allows one to read someone else’s memories, [Transinfo]. It’s better not to talk about its existence in front of others. It could cause a lot of trouble. I won’t speak a word about it.”
The Marquis then said he was tired, and that he would lie down in bed. Lisa helped him into bed. It seemed that the Marquis hadn’t recovered completely.
“Understood. Thank you very much. If you’ll excuse me.”
Taking the Marquis’ condition into consideration, Jin decided to leave the room.
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Everyone stayed at the Marquis’ residence that night.
But Jin, using the carriage’s Warp Gate, teleported to Hourai Island joined only by Reiko.
“Welcome back, my Lord.”
“How’s that Gravity Magic coming along, Laojun?”
Jin started by asking about what interested him most.
“The analysis on Gravity Magic has taken yet another step, my Lord.”
“Ah, those are great news.”
Without delay, Jin prompted Laojun to continue.
“The essence of Gravity Magic seems to be ‘to process space’.”
“Hm? What do you mean?”
“Right. There is a theory that states that gravity is, in fact, a slant or distortion in space.”