The "repair-needed golem" was progressing smoothly toward completion.
Its superficial control core was loaded with detailed data on current world affairs.
The true control core resided inside a black box made of adamantite.
Using sub-ether wave technology, it could constantly maintain two-way communication and exchange information with Laojun.
Because it utilized sub-ether waves, it would not be obstructed by barriers such as magic barriers.
Blocking it would require a Space Isolation Barrier.
"That should do it."
In about an hour, the "repair-needed golem" was finished.
Next came disguising it to look broken.
"Hmm, having limbs torn off wouldn't be ideal, so let's just make them bent....Forming."
By intentionally distorting its shape, it would convey that it was broken.
Of course, this was just a facade, so the "repair-needed golem" could fix itself.
"Next, I should put some deliberate scratches on the surface... Forming."
Naturally, the "repair-needed golem" could fix this on its own as well.
"Is there anything else?"
As Jin pondered, Elsa offered her opinion.
"Jin-nii, I think dirtying it up could work too."
"I see, weathering."
"Weathering" was a technique used in modeling and painting to add expressions of dirt, wear, and aging.
Jin was capable of creating far more realistic weathering through surface oxide films and similar methods.
"Yeah, that looks much more like it."
At this point, Elsa spoke up again.
"Jin-nii, this might be unnecessary, but shouldn't we give it a proper name...?"
She said it would be pitiful to keep calling it the "repair-needed golem."
"You're right about that. Let's give it a name before waking it up."
Jin agreed and decided to think of a name.
"In English, it'd be 'Broken'..."
That sounded too close to Laojun's name, so it was scrapped.
"In German... I wouldn't know."
"In the Ancient Dinar language, it would be 'Defekt.'"
Laojun offered some reference information, but Jin wasn't quite sold on it.
"It doesn't have a very nice ring to it..."
"Father, how about moving away from words related to 'breakdown'?"
Reiko, who had been silent until now, offered her opinion as well.
"Why not think of a name based on concepts like infiltration or deception?"
"I see. Let's see... 'Mimicry' is something like mimic, so let's avoid that..."
The mimic—a fantasy magical beast found in dungeons disguised as a treasure chest—derived its name from the English word "mimic."
With that in mind, Jin thought of names related to "infiltration."
"We've already used Quinta... How about 'Eiji,' taken from 'agent'?"
That seemed to be what he settled on after prioritizing the sound of the word.
"Mm, if Jin-nii likes it, that works."
"Since it is Father's opinion."
"I shall abide by My Lord's naming."
"Alright."
And so, this "repair-needed golem" came to be named "Eiji 1."
"Now, regarding Eiji 1, is this sufficient?"
"Yes. Both its magical and physical resistance are exceptional, so it should be fine."
Jin had wondered if he had overlooked anything, but he breathed a sigh of relief when Laojun deemed it acceptable.
"If there is a single issue, it would be its weight."
"Well, yeah..."
Because adamantite was used extensively throughout its build, it weighed over a ton.
"Even if someone finds it, they won't be able to carry it easily."
"In that case, let us incorporate a magic-circle-type gravitioner and barrier projector."
"That sounds good."
The standard weight for a golem of this class was around two hundred to three hundred kilograms. Considering ease of transport, Jin decided to install a gravitioner adjusted to reduce its perceived weight to around two hundred kilograms.
Since it needed to remain constantly active, it would use a magic circle formula.
By engraving the magic circle into a magi-crystal to ensure durability, he embedded it right next to the true control core.
"That should do it, right?"
"Yes, My Lord. It appears satisfactory."
"Alright then. Wake up, Eiji 1."
"Yes, Master."
Eiji 1 rose to its feet.
However, due to its deliberately distorted limbs, its movements were sluggish and jerky.
"Sorry about that, Eiji 1. Try repairing your body as a test."
"Understood."
Eiji 1 exercised magi-craft to repair itself.
In about ten seconds, it returned to its original form.
"Good. How do you feel?"
"There are no issues whatsoever."
"Great....Now then, can you revert to your initial damaged state?"
"It is possible."
Eiji 1 utilized magi-craft once more, returning to its soiled, broken appearance.
"Yeah, that's plenty good....Alright, Eiji 1, listen to Laojun for the details of the operation."
"Understood....Information processed."
Through communication with Laojun, Eiji 1 understood the entire operation in a tenth of a second.
"Where, then, should I arrange to be discovered?"
"We're currently considering that."
On the single point of how to present Eiji 1 to the Duke of the Jagus Principality, the plan was not yet complete.
Meanwhile, after leaving Saichi Village, Alto Elbein arrived in Kurosusu within the day and spent the night at the home of the Younin, Escher Seun.
On the following day, the 19th, he departed Kurosusu.
"...I believe there was much to gain, but how should this be assessed...? No, making assessments isn't my job..."
While he thought that was the role of his superior, Director-General Miki Amelin, he couldn't help but dwell on his conversation with Jin (Jin D).
(...Was my perspective too narrow? Even for someone like me, who believed myself to be the elite among elites...?)
In that sense, Laojun's scheme could be considered a success.
"Hmm... As expected, it might be best to have this Alto Elbein find it."
First, the golem accompanying him should easily be able to carry cargo weighing around two hundred kilograms.
Furthermore, his superior, Information Agency Director-General Miki Amelin, was also a person of excellent judgment; if Eiji 1 were brought in, she would likely report it directly to the Duke.
"All that remains is deciding which location would make the discovery seem natural."
Laojun proceeded with the final deliberations.