2415 - - 65-13 Treasure Box

Jin's reputation was further enhanced by his treatment of King Gilberto de Dalat.

At the same time, his credibility in the also soared.

Thanks to this, they were able to conclude a with the same contents as the Principality of Mimaka without any problems.

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"I would like to stay one more day to check on the condition of His Majesty the King.

Manon proposed to Marquis Theobald Theodoric von Grainne, the legate.

"Yes, that would be fine. Originally, we have reserved a day in case the signing of the agreement takes longer than expected.

"Thank you very much."

No, thank you. On the contrary, it is thanks to Manon-dono and Jin-dono that we were able to conclude the agreement earlier than expected.

At this point, the Marquis Theoderic looked around the room and noticed that Jin and Reiko were not there.

"Yes. Jin-sama is with His Majesty the Prince."

Manon explained, and the Marquis Theoderic understood.

"I see. Then we will do what we can.

The Marquis Theoderic was now going to discuss the tax rate with the Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications.

This kind of advice on a personal level will be beneficial for the future relations between nations.

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After lunch, Jin and Reiko were in the bedchamber of the king in the palace.

"Jin-sama, I am sorry to have summoned you.

The one who bowed to him was Nanaria, the Duke's fiancée.

"I asked you to come because I wanted to see you."

Prince Gilbert de Dalat defended Nanaria.

"First of all, let me thank you again for yesterday. ......I'm feeling even better today. I can walk around now."

But Nanaria has been very strict with me about it," laughs the Prince.

And this Nanaria..,

"It's like a dream to see you like this, Gilles.

Then she looks at him and says, "Oh, my God!

"Oh, your majesty, I beg your pardon!

He apologized for calling her "Jill-sama" in front of her.

"......Well, I'm not a nobleman, nor do I belong to any particular country."

I don't know if this is a follow-up or not, but I'm going to say it anyway.

But what he said surprised the king.

"What a surprise!　You are free, aren't you? I envy you.

"Yes, I guess I was lucky.

He was the second generation Magecraft Meister, chosen because he had the same magical power pattern as the first generation.

It's not something that can be put away with "lucky," but that's what Jin said for the time being.

"......Because you are such a Jin-dono, or rather because you are Jin-dono, there is something I would like you to see."

What is it?

Nana, look at that.

Yes, Your Majesty.

The king also called Nanaria "Nana," but Jin pretended not to hear it.

Then Nanaria brought a box.

It was a box decorated like a jewelry box. It was about the size of a box of tissues.

It has been in the royal family for generations, but there is no key or anything, and I can't open it. Can you open it, Mister Jin?

May I see it?

Of course. Of course.

Jin took the box from Nanaria.

It is quite heavy, isn't it?

Jin guessed that the box was made of all metal.

"There's no keyhole ......."

Jin further checked the bottom of the box.

"The maker is ......D.E.M......!

（Deus ex machina!)

(Deus ex machina?!) This means that Jin made this box 400 years ago under the name of Machina.

(If so, it must be ......)

Jin looked at the box again.

"I see..."

Jin twisted and slid the rose-patterned ornament attached to the center of the top face.

Next, he slides the metal fittings on both ends of the top toward him.

"Oh!

"Such a trick ......!"

The king and Nanaria, who were watching this, exclaimed in amazement.

In short, this box had a trick like <, and it could not be opened unless certain steps were taken.

Jin continued to tinker with the trick, and completed a total of 20 operations.

"It should open now.

He then handed it to the king.

"Oh, really?"

The king gently put his hand on the lid and applied force.

Then, without a sound, the lid was lifted.

"It's open!

Nanaria, who was watching from the side, shouted.

"It's open!　It's open!　Thank you, Jin-dono!

Inside were two keys, one golden and one silver.

"Here! ......!"

Jin thought, "This is a very important key.

"It is said to be the key to the treasury of the Duke's family.

Jin was a little intrigued.

"Besides, this was a memento of my grandfather's, so I am glad you could open the box like this.

Apparently, the procedure for opening the box had not been handed down to the king's father.

"Ah, so that's how it is. Would you like me to write down the procedure for opening ......?"

Jin suggested.

"Yes, ...... please."

"Sure."

Jin borrowed a writing utensil and wrote down the procedure.

Since he had created it in the past, once he opened it, the procedure was already in his head.

In about five minutes, Jin had drawn up a list of procedures with pictures,

"Please burn or throw it away after you learn it," he said.

He presented it to Gong Wang.

"Thank you, Mr. Jin.

"Now, are you interested in ...... what is in the treasury?"

The king was already speaking politely to Jin.

"Well, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't."

"Yes, I would be lying if I said I wasn't." "Of course you would."

The king smiled happily.

"...... Actually, there is a door to the treasury in this room.