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The next morning. Waking up in the guest room, Mira had a relaxing breakfast in the dining room when she was ready for the morning.

There are many Japanese people, so the Japanese menu is perfect from seasonings to everything.

Fish dried in miso soup with soup stock and above all natto and white rice. Even in the Alkite Kingdom, Japanese food was eaten quite well, but the food prepared in the dining room here tasted so familiar to the mouth that it seemed to differ in temperament and soul.

"This is it, this is it." When it comes to the morning, it's natto! "

Moving that this was the ideal breakfast, Mira tasted the natto in particular to her fullest.

Natto is a famous ingredient in Japanese cuisine, but it is also famous because its likes and dislikes can be greatly divided.

And Mira likes it, but in fact, Solomon didn't think much of natto. As a result, there is little distribution, and opinions can be quite divided among the natives, making it a difficult ingredient to obtain in the Alkite Kingdom.

However, the laboratory of this committee today is different. In addition to the abundant cultivation of natto-only soybeans, there was also a department that was researching from natto fungi, which was a highly concentrated ingredient.

Therefore, if you order natto and beans, dozens of types will be presented next.

This time, Mira chose the small, soft "mike natto".

By the way, Mike refers to the craftsman Mikeishamare whom we met yesterday, and she only became that name because she was involved in the development. It has nothing to do with the famous natto.

"No, no, I'm sorry. A lot of things are new. I completely forgot!"

After the meal, Mira came to the director's office of the research facility operated by this committee.

Yesterday, Mira bitterly smiled that the tour was too much fun and completely forgotten, and handed the envelope taken out of the item box to the director. An envelope from Solomon addressed to the director.

“I'm glad you enjoyed it. More than that, thank you very much."

A woman laughs loud and clear when she receives an envelope. At first glance, I was a neat career woman, but the contents were very relaxed and I didn't understand the fashion sense.

"However, it's unlikely that your master is the director here." I heard from Soul Howl before that Smith Mi is the director.

A woman wearing a T-shirt that says, "I am the director." Although she was such a unique person, Mira knew her well. No, rather, all the Nine Wise Men knew her.

This is because it is the sewer who made the robe of the sages worn by the Nine Sages.

However, a question arises there. Soul Howl used to say that Smith── Smith Midvald, the blacksmith, was the director.

"Ah, until a few months ago." But suddenly he said he had something he wanted to make, and he pressed the director against me and pulled it back into the workshop. Well, even if you say "director", it's just a director who can only take care of chores, so there's no problem with anyone doing it. "

If you become the head of a research institute that brings together special craftsmen, that authority, that prestige, will affect you on a continental scale.

And it was Mira who thought like that, but it was because of her troublesomely bitter smile that there was nothing like that at all.

Olyhime says that she ended up in Smithmi's cauldron because of her connections to Atlantis, Nirvana, and most other former player nations.

To tell you the story, it seems that even the chairman of the class has been nominated in a way that makes a decision.

"Well, it feels lighter than I thought." But as for me, I am glad to be your Lord. "

”Oh... is that right?”

Um, it's definitely an opportunity, but if you're in this lab, you're not a very common sense person.

I had connections with various countries. That meant that most of the robes worn by the tops of each country were hers. So far, the technology of Orihime had been recognized by a large number of players.

And, naturally, for those who also make a living from production.

Rather than being a── top class among the top classes, Olyhime is already at the top of the road. For that reason, there were also many players who respected her.

Therefore, there should have been a few artisans who would have obeyed Orihime. It would be enough to succeed the best blacksmith, Director Smithmi.

In addition, what is most important is her temperament. Orihime is a rare being in a serious category in this freakin 'lab.

If Orihime were to serve as the director, no one would have complained. That's why the laboratory is peaceful, with no more problems.

Although Orihime is only in shape, I thought that she was able to perform her role as director more than enough, and Mira who had been visiting various departments all day yesterday.

"──Oh my... I didn't know there was anything further down!"

After completing the package, Mira and Olyhime had some conversation about reunion after a long time.

In addition to my thoughts about going around the lab, I was proud to talk about the Machina Guardian Battle, which was the beginning of my visit to the laboratory of the Nikkimi Main Committee. Mira remembered the worn-out diary she found there, as well as the black metal pieces, and asked how things were going around there.

The diary was very interesting to read, as was the case in some experiments. Of particular concern was the appearance of the word "Japan".

Maybe it's connected to the secrets of this world. Therefore, the investigation was deemed appropriate by this committee on that day, and those deposited with Solomon were sent to the specialist department of this committee on that day.

However, it seems that the department that pursues the secrets of this world is in a different place from here. However, some of the information found there was shared.

Therefore, Mira was able to get Olyhime to tell her about the progress.

"Moreover, it's not just the ancient underground city." They found some other hidden facilities in several other places. ”

Olyhime said that the place where we fought the Machinaguardian was hiding a door that leads to the basement. The absence of the Machina Guardian to protect it has allowed us to safely investigate and find the door.

Behind it, it is said that physical evidence connected to modern Japan was discovered. Moreover, there were products that existed in modern Japan.

"It's── completely abandoned, and it seems difficult to restore it." But this is a terrible fact. "

"Sure, that's ridiculous..."

It is said that the facility existed further underground in the deepest part of the ancient underground city. It was a completely different place from this fantasy world, reminiscent of modern Japan. That's what it says in the shared information, says Olyhime.

Moreover, it was said that similar facilities were found in other places from the information left there, and the colors of modern Japan were found in all of them.

"Oh my, I didn't think it was that big of a story." However, the more you discover it, the more mysteries you feel. "

"Oh, absolutely, but it's thanks to you that new information is coming out one after another." This incident has shown us an indicator of a problem that has been a complete mystery. I think this is an important step. I'll thank you on behalf of those people. "

We still don't have all the pieces we need to get to the truth. However, the pieces required by the survey materials Mira brought back and the surface to apply them seemed impatient, and Orihime thanked her.

"Good, I'm glad it helped." It's worth my while to defeat Machina Guardian! "

The game has become a reality. It is the biggest mystery for all former players in this world.

However, Mira didn't think that she could do it by herself. It was rather an out-of-control problem. That's why I've deposited all the information I think I need.

But that was the restless Mira. Somewhere, I'm dressed in grace, and I'm humbled. If the Nikko Main Committee feels obliged in this matter, it was an action aimed at further treatment that may be expected.

"Oh, by the way, I think it was around this time." I became the director.── "

On the way, Olyhime said as he suddenly remembered.

Various items found from the McKinnagardian. One of them is a piece of black metal, but after analyzing it in detail, it seems that the information related to engineering technology was engraved.

It is unclear whether it is related to it, but when I started to figure it out, Smith said that he wanted to make it as much as possible.

"Even if you ask me what I'm going to do, I can't say anything because I can only say if I succeed." Maybe there was something that made me want to try it. ”

"I wonder what the best blacksmith would say." I'm curious. Don't you know what kind of things you can analyze? "

In other words, he is making something based on the information engraved on the black metal piece. What exactly is it making, and what kind of technology was there?

It was Mira who was fully intrigued, but Smith Mi didn't tell me anything.

However, the black metal pieces are still being researched, so it seems that we were able to hear more about them from you.

"Well, it was a chunky story for me outside of my specialty such as engineering, so there's nothing I can tell you here." Alat is the research director, so if you're interested, you should go. "

According to her, research on black metal pieces is continuing in this lab.

Moreover, the research director was Alat, who was also the director of the Space Science and Technology Research and Development Department. It appears to be proceeding with the analysis of the black metal fragments in parallel with research into space development.

Seems to be a fairly advanced technique, to put it another way. The research is still centered on analysis, and the reproduction of technology has not been achieved.

After hearing some information about the progress of secrecy in this world, Mira left the director's office after having a little chat.

"No, no, I didn't expect such a request to pass!"

Now, how is the development of the new equipment going? Mira, who was heading to the First Specialized Room yesterday to see the situation, smiled even more vividly.

The reason I was in such a good mood was the promise I made when I was chatting with Orihime.

Olyhime did a really good job as a station director. As a result of all of this, Olyhime told me that he could tailor a robe for me.

Nevertheless, anything beyond the robe of a wise man is not so easy to make with her. Not only will it take time, but it will also require a lot of ultra rare materials.

However, it seems that what I could promise this time is a piece that points to such a superior level, and it would also be an experiment for her.

What kind of robe can be made? It seems that it is still a secret, but if the bespoke work of Orihime at the top of the sewing world is to be obtained in a little chat, it will naturally lighten the footsteps.

It should be noted that we have finished measuring the dimensions during the chat, so we will only have to wait for the rest.

”Hmm... there's no one there?”

Mira, who came to the first special room in a good mood, peered at it and tilted her neck.

Is the discussion over now? There was no one there.

Now, how do I check my progress? Let's look for Mike for now. That's what Mira was thinking.

"Oh, my God. Did you come to check on the situation?"

In the back of the room. When I thought that the wall that was nothing had opened, Mike emerged from there.

"Hmm, that's right... I didn't think this was such a trick again"

When I come in, it only looks like a conference room. However, it was not Date who was named as the first dedicated room rather than the conference room. Behind the walls, there were a lot of furnaces, workbenches, and various equipment.

"Oh, there are some things we can't just talk about." I tried to make a lot of things and adjusted them. Besides, like us, if you don't move your hands, you won't feel comfortable. "

So, as Mike said, when I looked in the back room, something thought to be a prototype was rolling around.

According to her, she decided to start by experimenting with what would be the most suitable containers for storing mana. They are rolling containers made of various materials and apparently failed to withstand the overload experiment.

"This looks like a terrible tragedy again..."

If I checked carefully, there was a burnt hole in all of them. And scorching marks can be found everywhere in the room.

What kind of experiments were being carried out? Even just making a container looks pretty tough.

"This time, rather than being quite special... it's probably the most difficult thing I've ever done." But, well, don't worry. The finished figure is visible. A dedicated development room will also be completed tomorrow. ”

It's not like it's going to be easy. Mike said so, but the expression on his face was that of the challenger, and the artisans in the back were vibrant or alive.

According to her, this time it is a very special manufacturing process, and there are many scenarios where research and experimentation are also necessary, so she says that she has prepared a dedicated room that can complete all of them in one place.

"Oh, how reliable that is!"

From what I can see, the facilities in the first special room are also quite good. However, it is still not enough here. So far, what I ordered this time was special.

Well, maybe it's going to take a while, huh?

That's why Mira was concerned about it. I want it as soon as I can, and I want to experiment a lot sooner. And the schedule after completion is already full.

"Well, that's right." It's going to take a while. "

To what extent?

For now, let's finish this before Christmas.

Mike's expected completion date was about half a month later.

That was quite a time, and Mira raised her eyebrows with a "fumu". In the meantime, it was going to be a state of constant solitude.

However, the dissatisfaction is when we think of just the time we have left. If I wanted to complete an unprecedented special order, I was rather surprised that it would be completed in such a short period of time.

"Okay, I'll take care of it. I'll take care of it.──"

I ordered something special, so I'll leave it all to you. Mira nodded and wondered if she should pick it up when it was ready.

Return to the tower and receive it when complete. That would be more efficient.

And Mira was the arrowhead to make such an appointment.

"Oh, by the way, these special things need a bit of fine tuning." Please refrain from going out for a long time until it is completed, as it is troublesome if the user himself is not present each time. "

Apparently, she guessed from Mira's appearance, and Mike said such words as if he were sticking a nail in her mouth.

The requested Stamina Enhancement and Mana Storage. Since both of these designs deviate from general-purpose products, it is necessary to check affinity everywhere during the production process.

That's why he said he had to stay in this laboratory until it was completed.

"Oh, but it will take about three or four days for the development room to be ready and the prototype to be completed." Until then, I don't care if you let me go. "

"Hmm... well, that's right." Um, okay. "

Three or four days. It was a long wait, but a short time to get back and forth to the Alkite Kingdom. There won't be much time for a leisurely meal with Mariana.

What a subtle, half-way time. That said, it's for the best bespoke items.

That's right, when Mira gave up returning home, I thought about continuing the tour of the laboratory, "Well, that's it. With the words" Nice to meet you, "Mike vanished into the back of the room.

Looks like the next vessel candidate is ready to experiment. A little later, thinking that the craftsmen's voice was boiling, "Good, good, good," the light spurted out with a strong rupture sound and carved a scorch mark on the wall.

"It's quite a lavish experiment..."

It is a mistake that even people who are injured are likely to get hurt if they are not good at it. And the craftsmen began to move in a big uplift, saying, "Next, next."

This is also a success because it turns out that the method will fail. Mike and the others seem to be repeating their experiments day and night under such a philosophy.

For now, we can only wait. Mira, who entrusted everything to the craftsmen here, left the scene remembering how far she had gone yesterday.