3013 - - 79-40 End of the Rebellion

The next day, February 23rd, 8:00 a.m. Horai Island time.

Anne, who was acting alone, contacted Horai Island by <>.

It is Jin. Anne, what's wrong?"

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"Oh, you did it. Well done. Now where was he?

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Anne reports that the Grand Master first tried to use the magic circle to transfer to the island base, but since the magic circle had been deactivated, he was unable to do so, so he gave up and left.

"I should have set a trap."

<

"Yeah."

<

"Oh, you found it well. That's what I'm talking about."

>.

There were no vehicle tracks around, only footprints.

<>, and soon found them.

"So it was. But how did you know it was the Grand Master?

"......I see."

Jin smiled bitterly, "I guess he never dreamed that he would be wanted.

<

"Yes, it must still be night there."

<

"Then ......"

Jin thinks for a moment and comes to a conclusion.

"Maybe I should tell Makina and send her to arrest him."

Let's let Deus ex Machina III, the honorary advisor of <>, do it here.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

The time difference is less than 4 hours and 20 minutes.

So, it is still 3:50 a.m. in . The people are still sleeping.

In the darkness, Deus ex Machina III and Jin's golem <> surround the inn where the self-proclaimed <> is staying.

They wait for dawn to break.

They do not want to cause trouble to the residents in their haste now that they will surely be captured.

As Makina III waited for dawn, Anne came to him.

"Thank you for your help.

"Oh, Anne. You did a good job, didn't you?

No, I was just lucky.

No, I was just lucky. I guess this is the end of the debacle."

<.

After two hours of waiting, dawn broke and the early risers began their activities.

At 6:00 a.m. local time, Makina III stepped into the inn.

The innkeepers had been informed in advance.

"The self-proclaimed . The < has been declared a criminal organization and you are on the international wanted list. Let's have you come with us."

"What ......?"

Still asleep, the self-proclaimed "Grand Master" was helplessly captured by Makina III and Rey.

* * * *

<> was confiscated by the Kingdom of Selroa and is now a place for the treatment of drug-addicted ex-believers.

The < took the initiative to persuade the believers and gathered them here.

Chelle has been treating them one by one.

The total number was 1541.

There is a line in front of the since the morning.

< and treated them, and then replaced them again, 16 times.

Each treatment took 20 minutes, so it was late in the evening when it was over.

Chelle was not tired, but the three < were exhausted. .......

"Are you all right?"

<, asked the .

"No, I'm fine. ......"

"I'm just tired. ......"

"It's just to atone for all the sins we've committed. ......

Jin D. handed out Persica juice to them.

Although they had been deceived, they will be charged with various crimes including fraud.

Now, this kind of activity was necessary in order to make the former believers feel a little less guilty by having them serve the church.

The three drink the Persica juice that Jin D. gave them.

"Oh, thank you very much. ......"

"Mmm, it's delicious.

I feel a little more energetic now!

"Please, Ms. Mei, have some."

"Oh, thank you. ......It's really, really good. It's very cold. ......

And you, Mr. Reverend?

"No, I was just escorting him.　Then I'll have some ...... delicious!

Are you sure you want this precious food?

"No, thank you."

And to the former believers who came out after the treatment, the Land Unit ...... was very intimidating, so 20 golem maids hastily called in from Hourai Island are distributing Persica juice.

Each of them drank 200 milliliters, enough for 1541 people. That's a little less than 310 liters in total, not even enough to fill two drums.

In any case, the overripe Persica is processed into juice, jam, canned, bottled, etc. on Horai Island, and the number of them is increasing.

* * * *

"Gentlemen, thank you for your hard work today.

In the evening of the same day, all the people concerned were assembled in the dining room of the cathedral, and Francis Valois de Cerlois, uncle of the king of the Kingdom of Cerlois, gave them words of thanks.

This evening, the Kingdom of Celuloa hosted a simple party for the guests.

Francis had flown back to Koup for the occasion. He brought his luggage and a few of his men.

The party was prepared by his men.

Present were Francis Valois de Cerroa, Jin D, Reiko, Anne, Deus ex Machina III, Ray, Chelle, Hahn, Ilmina Latkin, Reverend Darthez, and Mei Shai Joey.

And three < were at the end of the group.

Unlike the <, the <> were only half deceived and half threatened to manipulate their followers with drugs and suggestion, so although they must be charged with a crime, it was treated as a probationary one.

Therefore, they will be kept in <>. If he contributes to society during the probationary period, he will be exonerated.　

The <> will undergo a major renovation and will be transformed into a multi-purpose facility that can be used for medical care, lodging, rest, and events.

"Thank you, Jin-dono and Makina-dono, for all your help this time. On behalf of His Majesty, I thank you.

No, it's my duty. Isn't that right, Jin?

"This time my brother Makina asked me to do it for him and for the people.

Jin answered as a matter of course.

"Still, thank you for your help. I would like to thank you, Illumina, May, and Reverend Reverend, for all of your help.

Thank you, sir.

It's my job.

Thank you very much.

The party goes on peacefully.

Chelle, not eating or drinking, quietly leaves the place.

Anne followed a little later.

"Chelle-san."

"...... Ann, is something wrong?"

"No, I saw Chelle leave. ......

You're very fond of her, aren't you?

So, what are you doing?

I went out to watch the sunset.

It's just about to set.

Yes. Do you know ......?　Sunsets are beautiful when the sun sets and the clouds are burned.

"That's right. From the sky, the sun hasn't set yet.

Did you know that?

Yes, I did. ...... I am sure that the sunsets are also beautiful from up in the mountains."

Now Chelle and Anne were looking at the red sky and the sea, and the sun was about to set beyond the sea.

"The creator said that you like to climb mountains. He said it was a pity that he could no longer do so because of the war.

Is that so?

I'd like to see a sunset on a mountain somewhere someday.

"If the Goshujin-sama will allow it, I will go out with you."

"I don't need you to keep me company. ...... No, thank you, Ann-san."

The sun has set over the sea, and the sky is filled with clouds.

Chelle and Anne stood there until dusk passed and the stars colored the night sky.