Aa, it feels kind of nostalgic

Night, with Hanna and Martha asleep, Jin and the Automata Reiko returned to the Magi Craft Meister base, the research facility.

Its bright even though its night there are magic lamps, huh

The important areas inside the research facility are furnished with magic lamps, and because the Automata had been doing the maintenance all this time, the research facilitys equipment were adequately functional.

Because of that, the Automata had passed its life of service, and had once collapsed in front of Jin. Jin then repaired it, or rather remodeled it with magic into the current Reiko.

Well then to start with, shall I upgrade Reiko?

Is that fine?

Aa, Ill be in your care in the future after this Lie down over there

Okay, thank you very much

In the room Reiko was remodeled, Reiko laid on the same bench.

Ill cut your magic power temporarily

Understood

When the Magic Drive stopped, Reikos operation smoothly stopped. Since Jin had already come up with an upgrade plan for Reiko in his head, he immediately collected materials.

Okay, this looks good

In the storehouse there was a large quantity of Mana Material stored, from them there were two beautiful Magic Obsidian he picked out.

Next he took out Magic Quartz, two of them together for the eyes. To connect them, he wrote down a Magic Formula he devised.

Alright, magic detection, and life detection. Also long distance, magnification, night vision, see through

Once again by adding absurd features the upgrade was finished. Then again.

Somehow, it feels like some parts have slightly deteriorated. I might as well Reinforce it

Jin felt that the joints of the arms and legs were slightly worn out.

The Light Silver cant keep up with Reikos power after all, Ill have to change it to Light Mithril

The shape of the frame could be left as, changing it to a stronger material, further coating it with a thin film of Adamantite on the exterior. With this, the durability increased by many times.

There was too much muscles because I was in a hurry that time. But I might as well take the opportunity to thin the strands of Magic Fibre to increase the number of them. With this the flexibility should increase and the durability should improve

It was same as a wire rope made by twisting together thin steel wire.

I feel like this material wasnt here before aa, its the wing of the Sham Dragon Reiko had defeated. The Magic Skin is just perfect for skin

Jin finished all of the upgrades he wanted to do in about 4 hours. Though the external appearance had not changed at all, the insides could be said to be powered up.

Alright, Reiko, Wake Up!

The Magic Drive restarted. She immediately woke up as there was enough magic power used this time.

Father

Reiko, hows your condition?

Reiko got up and landed on the floor. For a little while, she moved little by little to check the condition of her body,

Its very good. Thank you very much

She says with a bow.

I see, thats good. Then, well return to the village today

When Jin said that, Reiko,

Eh? Werent you going to come stay here?

No, theres my promise with Hanna, and most importantly, theres no food or water here

From Jins words, Reiko received some shock,

T-Thats right Father needs to eat

and she felt down. While Jin was surprised that the Automata grew such feelings,

Aa, because of that, well go back and forth between the village and here, youll need to adjust to living in this environment

okay, Ill do my best

So using the Warp Gate, Jin and Reiko returned to Kaina Village. Jin quietly slipped into his own bed, with Reiko standing beside it. To that Reiko, Jin,

Hey, Ill feel restless if you stand there

But Reiko,

However, this is because if something terrible were to happen to Father. Also, it is unnecessary to concern yourself with me as I do not tire

Then are the very least, please sit on the chair

But

Listen to what I say

understood

After such an exchange, Jin finally got a short sleep.

The next morning.

Hanna came to wake up Jin who overslept due to going to the laboratory last night. But.

Father is still sleeping

She was obstructed by Reiko. Hanna,

Move. Because breakfast is ready I need to wake up Onii-chan

Please let him sleep for a little longer

The food is done!

Lack of sleep is not good for his health

If he doesnt eat, his stomach will be empty!

so noisy

Of course he would have no choice but to wake up with all the noise being made at the bedside.

Aa, its morning, huh. Hanna, did you come to wake me up?

Un!

For some reason Hanna looked at Reiko with a face of triumph.

Reiko hanged her head.

Jin got dressed and washed his face, then went to eat.

Good morning Jin. Its rare that you would oversleep

It was rare that the Jin who was always an early riser to oversleep, Martha said.

Ee, there were various things I did till it was a little late

Are you making something agaain? You really like to do that

Because Martha knew Jin liked manufacturing things, with those few words it ended.

After breakfast.

Hanna left to the yard after helping with the dishwashing. And, there awaited Reiko. Hanna avoided Reiko and went towards the workshop Jin would be in but then,

Hanna-chan, please wait

Reiko called out.

What? Im going to the place where my Onii-chan is

Could I talk to you a little?

I have nothing to say to someone like you

Reiko held onto the cold Hanna,

It goes without saying. I want to hear a story about Father

Onii-chan?

For matters regarding Jin, the Hanna who was about to leave stopped her feet.

Yes. Father immediately disappeared after he rebuilt me because he disappeared, yesterday was the first time I talked with Father

So thats it

Because of that confession, Hanna though Reiko was a little pitiful.

Hanna-chan, because youve lived together with Father for half a year, I think you know more about Father than me. Therefore please let me hear a story

With that said, Hannas will to refuse was broken, and decided to start with the somewhat boastful story.

the first thing is that I was the one to find Jin-oniichan! When I went to the forest to pick up the leaves of the tea trees, Onii-chan had collapsed

When Onii-chan saw me drawing the water, because it was difficult for me, he made a pump for me!

Because he made a bicycle trailer for me, carrying the water became easier!

He made me a tool to sieve the wheat so that I could eat delicious bread!

For the stove, it has become easier to make meals. There is no need for firewood

He made me a ball and handball, and also played a game of tag with me. Onii-chan is really kind

He made the Golems Gon and Gen, and also made my Mr Horse, Mint, for me. Its really fast!

The chronological order was disconnected, but from the fervent speech displayed by Hanna, she could hear that Jin cherished Hanna.

Is that so? Father seems to take good care of Hanna-chan

So, those words spontaneously spilled from the mouth of Reiko.

I guess so

Yes. That is so. Yesterday I was finally able to see Father, and had him finally repair my body that was in bad condition

Really?

Hanna, who had been almost hogging Jin to herself, started feeling a little guilty once she knew that Reiko had been alone for a long time.

Right Reiko-oneechan would be lonely if she couldnt meet Onii-chan I would be too

Hanna recalled that she was lonely after losing her parents, up until she met Jin.

Im sorry. Somehow, it felt like Reiko-oneechan was going to take Jin-oniichan away

Then Reiko gently caressed Hannas head,

Its okay. Last night, Father had said it. Theres my promise with Hanna-chan

Promise

He would stay in the village until Spring, Jin told her that.

I see, so Onii-chan said that!

Hannas face brightened, to her Reiko,

Hanna-chan, would you become friends with me?

said holding out her hand. Hanna stared at that hand for a little bit, and eventually returned a firm grasp with both hands,

Un! Reiko-oneechan is my friend! My best regards, Onee-chan

Yes, Hanna-chan

Jin smiled while quietly watching the situation between the two in the shadows of the workshop.