you must have been through a lot

Jin was now hugging the Automata and patting her head.

Aah, it seems youre in the middle of something, but could you explain it to us so that we can understand?

Finally irritated, Rock called out. To that voice, the Automata separated a little bit from Jin.

My apologies. I have been searching for my missing Father for a long time

Furthermore for those words, Jin momentarily interrupted,

No, not here, hmm, how about we talk about it at the village chiefs house. Would that be fine, Rock-san?

A-Aa, thats fine so, were there any dangers in the mountain?

If you mean the mountain from which I came from, there were no dangers. Although Hekatonkheires was being a hindrance, so I exterminated it

Aa, I see. Then thats goo Hekatonkheires!!??

To Rocks knowledge, Hekatonkheires is a Monster that usually takes a squadron of people to subjugate. Besides Rock, the village residents did not know that so he was simply glad that the danger was gone.

Not Jin but that girl(?) is unbelievable

Rock muttered and followed after everyone after falling behind a little. Jin glanced at the Automata,

You right, I didnt give you a name

Yes, Father

Hey, that Father thing

Because it was a male who created me, it is appropriate I call them Father

Aa, so thats it

Jin could somehow understand that, that is to say he was completely convinced.

Then my predecessor would be Mother

Yes, Adrianna Balbora Ceci is my Mother

Jin felt that the Automata was considerably like a human. It was because of the transfer of Jins knowledge. Jin could vaguely feel it.

If thats how it is, it will have to be a name

After Jin thought for a little,

Okay, from now on your name is Reiko

For Jin it was quite a decent name.

This is because he heard from the director of the orphanage that his name, Jin was a character take from Jingireichishin>, and like that he chose a character for a girl among the 5 characters, it was nothing else but that.

Yes. Thank you very much. From now on I am Reiko

While having that talk, they arrived at the village chiefs house. Jin told Reiko to keep in mind one thing.

Listen Reiko, leave the things about the Warp Gate a secret

he turned around and whispered that instruction to her so other people could not hear.

At that time, the village chief Gibekku came out from doing something at the table.

What are you all here for?

Rock who was behind walked out to the front, and so the story about Reiko was summarised, finishing that he wanted the full story to be heard.

I see, if you say theres no more danger than thats good. Come on, step inside

Thank you very much

So there was Jin, Reiko, the village chief, Rock, Tom, and the other men. And furthermore, the people in the village that had their hands free came in succession. Thanks to the wide living room of the village chiefs house, it was now filled with people.

Well then, lets hear your story

The village chief started.

Then Ill speak first

The first to begin talking was Jin.

This child is Reiko that my predecessor made, and an Automata I repaired. It seems she has continued searching for me after the Warp Gate malfunctioned and sent me here

Yes. Because the destination of Father was gone, I

After that in response to Jin, the Automata briefly explained what had happened till now. Of course leaving out the details of the Warp Gate. Though it still caught the interest of those who listened.

is what has happened

After the end of Reikos long story, no one spoke for a while. Everyone admired the loyalty of Reiko, sympathising with her hardship, and were amazed of her strength.

I see, so its that Hekatonkheires fault that the mountain deer came here fleeing from their habitat

When Jin said that, the people around came to,

T-Then there wont be anymore dangers?

Yes, all the Wood Bear were eaten by the Hekatonkheires

Aa, thats good. In the end, we profited from the large quantity of meat from the mountain deer we caught

Still, Reiko was it? You dont seem different to a human. But defeating the Hekatonkeires with your form is amazing

To come all this way to look for Jin who made you, makes me want to cry

With those unanimous exchanges, now with things put in order,

Okay everyone, now that you know, disperse. It will be good if you all return home and give peace of mind to your family

the village chief concluded, and everyone scattered. Jin and of course along with Reiko, returned to Marthas house.

Im back

Welcome back Jin what, who is this child?

Welcome back Onii-chan!?

Martha and Hanna were both suprised when they saw Reiko. To those two Jin,

Let me introduce you. This is my Automata named Reiko. She came searching for me when I went missing

So he introduced.

Nice to meet you, I am the Automata Reiko. Father has been indebted to you, I give you my gratitude

Father!?

As expected the two were surprised at first, but after hearing about Reikos hardship with searching for Jin, Martha admired her. On the other hand, Hannas eyes looked towards Reiko with unease.

At that time, Jins stomach rumbled,

Well, its already afternoon so lets hurry and have lunch. That Reiko-chan over there, is there any food you dislike?

Martha asked while heading towards the kitchen,

No, I am an Automata so I do not eat

Reiko answered. Martha once again made a surprised face,

I-I see. Then I guess 3 servings will be fine

She said heading towards the kitchen. Jin, Reiko, and Hanna remained. That Hanna timidly asked Jin.

Onii-chan are you leaving here?

Eh?

Because, Reiko-san came to take you home right?

Hanna said with her eyes welling with tears. To that Jin,

Nope, at the very least, Ill be here until Spring

Really?

Besides, even if I leave its not like I wont come here again. Ill come by now and then to visit

Really? Honest?

When Hanna heard that she looked visibly energetic.

Honest, I promise

Im so glad

Hanna was really delighted and smiled. Right then, Martha came back with bread and soup for lunch.

Now now, its time for lunch. Reiko-chan, are you really fine with not eating?

Im fine. Thank you for your concern

So the three people Jin, Hanna, and Martha had their lunch with a little delay. While eating, Jin talked about how there would no longer be danger from the mountain.

I see. I can feel at peace with the danger gone

Martha seemed relieved.

After lunch, Jin took Reiko to the workshop while Hanna took a nap after the meal.

Well then Reiko, could you immediately go and get the materials for the Warp Gate. I want to confirm the matter of the danger finally being gone for everyone

Yes, I understand. Ill immediately do so

Reiko says with her black hair fluttering, and she begins to run like the wind.

Well then, Ill make preparations to set the Warp Gate here

He called for Gon and Gen who where on standby at the back and had them dig a hole in the corner of the workshop. This time he was not making a shelter but a small room. Jin felt it was about an 8 tatami room. It was soon completed.

He made a wall, floor, passage, stairs, hardening all of them with magic, reinforcing them, and the entrance was a door he didnt really know of. Eventually he would put up a magic barrier, but first he would go back to the laboratory once. If he can go back and forth from the laboratory it would be easier to make things compared to now.

I have just returned

Reiko came back with the materials in about an hour. Hanna was still taking a nap, it was indeed quite fast.

Alright, lets immediately set it up

He planned to set up the Warp Gate before Hanna woke up and came to the workshop. Jin hurried focusing on completing the basement.

Connect this to that, assemble this, and combine these

Reiko who had already done it many times had the main Warp Gate set up.

Because this is a self-sufficient magic power type, it will be ready to use. With this simple barrier, if the wavelength of magic power is not the same as Father it cannot be used

Will you be able to use it Reiko?

Yes. Because Father poured his magic power to activate me, my wavelength is the same as yours Father

Is it able to take along other people?

He may have heard things like that. For this kind of thing, Jin should have the knowledge for it, but having to look it up in his mind would take some time.

It is fine if they are in physical contact with Father or me

So itll be fine by holding hands

Yes

Alright. Lets go back once tonight. There are materials I want

Jin says and Reiko,

With that I have a request for Father. Could you please improve my magic power detection function?

Hn? Aa, because it was hard for you to search for me. Okay, Ill do it immediately when we return

With this, Reiko became even more of an absurd Automata.