I’m a NEET but When I Went to Hello Work I Got Taken to Another World (LN)
Episode 259: Water Spirit in the Town
But is it okay to say that?
During the farming process, Ellie and I were able to talk confidentially, so she said that. As expected, the Emperor was not so drunk as to walk around with me for a long time, and he watched the farmland spreading at a great momentum from above the city walls.
With Lilia, the Wind Spirit Fly would have made it easier for me to carry it. Of course, we can do the same with our wind magic. I could carry 30 people, but I could carry 100 people, and I had no problems with magic power consumption. But the more people, the harder it is to control. Originally, the magic fly was for personal use, and it was assumed that about three people would fly while holding it and supporting their bodies.
In any case, the air supports the body. If the pressure is too strong, it will be painful and if it is too weak, it may be dropped. As the number of people increases, it is necessary to maintain moderate pressure over a wide area, so mental fatigue will only increase. Besides, it's a matter of duration. Continuous use of magic for a long time causes magic intoxication.
Even so, if it was a girl, I might have done it, but the Emperor's guards were full of bastards.
"It's okay." That scared you a lot, didn't it? "
Since then, His Majesty the Emperor has been talking about the Demon King, but I've been joking about everything. However, those who are called brave people by the apostles are actually dealing with the demons. Or maybe Will asked you something. Of course you will have a sense of crisis. In fact, I was quite concerned about it.
The prophecy of ruin in the world is too bad to keep secret, but I think it's a good way to smell it in this way.
Well, the Demon King's story just came out of my mouth, but if you make it look like a calculation, my stock will also rise. In fact, I'm not sure how far to go. I can't help but tell you, but I think it's probably best to keep the prophecy of world doom secret until the end.
Lilia informed the Elf King about the meeting with the Dark Elves. I have told other members that I can talk to my organization up to that point at their own discretion. The Temple of Anne, and the Temple of Truth and Falsehood, for Tilika. Will is the Empire, of course.
It was a round toss of judgment. I don't know what's right, and I don't know who's right. Thinking about it, we have no choice but to strike the hand that seems the best.
I wanted to go to the Elves to get the Water Spirit to water the town of Beast, but Lilia and the others came back well after lunch. In the meantime, I've been working on farmland except for lunch.
My uncle (King Richella) couldn't let me go.
Ellie transferred it to me, sent my men back, and reported it to me, but I still wanted to talk to you directly.
Thinking that he would finally come back, he was still helping with the post-war processing in Hirasu, and he would appear in the Imperial City Gladiator Games. He even dropped a bomb saying that he was being proposed to by the prince of the Empire. His Majesty the Emperor was visiting me today, but he didn't say hello. That's a good decision. His Majesty the King has a reputation for cruelty.
"It was really hard..."
Francesca said in a relaxed manner. The Elf fort was approved lightly. After the gladiator tournament, I couldn't say I wanted to join my crew. Well, this is about Francesca winning Will at the gladiator tournament, so it is still undecided. Depending on the results of the gladiator tournament, she seems to be returning to flee with ambiguity.
But this is a subtle difference between the two of you, isn't it? Will wins, Francesca wins. If the two of them lose before the war, they will both lose.
Well, that's not true. I heard before that it was much higher than the Gladiator Games in the King's City, but if I asked in detail, the winner was either the Sword Saint's disciple or his gatekeeper, or the person from Biels, the home of the Sword Saint. In the past few decades, the swordsmen of the Swords Saint series have swept through the gladiatorial competition, and other schools and self-style swordsmen seem to have little presence.
This time, of course, we will not leave, and even if we have a higher class of Augur, we will be able to win without any problems. Well, if Will loses, I'll think of something. I didn't shake it because I didn't like it. There are many reversal eyes for Will. His Majesty the Camaralit, for example, is twelve years old. It is a little too early to get married. You just have to wait a couple of years and drop Francesca in the meantime. If you want Francesca to throw everything away, you can use the power of the Empire.
Will had already begun his training when Ellie picked him up at noon. Francesca usually seems to be starting her training, but it doesn't seem like she'll be able to say hello to His Majesty, so Lilia and I have come to our side again.
“Didn't Francesca ever visit the Elves?”
Lilia said that, and Francesca accompanied her. His Majesty the Emperor, the Sisters of Will, and His Majesty the Camaralit were willing to go from the beginning. In the corner of the garden, Will is practicing with our elder brother, Mr. Derandal, who is our leader. The Will sisters didn't like the plain training because I did it flashily with Francesca in the morning. I decided to visit the Elves' town lightly.
"Many elves are not used to being external, so it would be helpful if you were considerate and well-behaved in the city."
Lilia said that and asked you to transfer it to me. This time, it was even bigger than moving in the morning. His Majesty the Emperor and his escort, as well as the escort of His Majesty Kamalalito, Francesca and his men were all accompanying them, and the total number exceeded 70.
"From now on, more people will come to the Elves." Everyone needs to get used to this. "
It is the result of accepting all the personnel who wish to do so.
Transfer to the usual corner of the Elves' castle. Describing himself only as a guest to a surprisingly armed group of guarded elves, he decided to go down from the castle veranda to the garden and walk to the fountain of spirits.
"It's a sudden visit." Since you haven't made any advance announcements, you won't be able to welcome me..... "
“Let's see if we can make a formal greeting. Huh, Grand Duke Camaralito?"
His Majesty the Emperor nodded sternly to the words of His Majesty the Emperor. I don't know how long it will take for an event to happen when King Elf is informed of His Majesty the King. It will be easier to remain silent.
Me, Lilia, and Her Majesty lead the way through the city of Elves. Everyone feels something, but when they notice me or Lilia, they look at the queue and wave their hands as if they're convinced.
While I was greeting them back and waving, a small group of elves found me and charged at me.
Masaru-sama! It's Masaru-sama!
"You're stuck with Masaru-sama!"
Princess Lili is here too!
The children who surround us and make noise are drowning like elves, but they walk with peace of mind.
Masaru-sama, where are you going?
The fountain of spirits. Was the road suitable for me?
I've been there, so I know the general direction, but it's the first time I've walked there. Lilia and the Elves are here, so there's no mistake, but I'll ask them somehow.
"I know! This is the shortcut!"
Having said that, one of the children points to a narrow side road and goes there.
“Who are the people behind them?
"It's me and Lilia's friend." Can you properly say hello? "
"Um, uhm..."
I'll try to teach you how to say it because I feel like I'm having trouble saying goodbye.
Got it? Well then, let's do it!
»» »Welcome to the Elf's Town! Please take your time!" "
Was that embarrassing? Wow, I ran towards the fountain of spirits.
"What are you teaching me, Masaru..."
That's good. Wasn't it cute?
I also walk around looking at the downtown Elves that I've never been in before. The city of the Elves is a citadel, although it is quite large. In order to make effective use of the limited land, there are many three- and four-storey apartment styles in the house, and it is very chaotic, but I am not tired of seeing many houses with elaborate decorations. Above all, thanks to the strong water supply and sewer system, there is no bad smell specific to the town, and it feels clean.
“Welcome to the Elf's Town! Please take your time!"
"It's a welcome greeting to the outside world." "It seems that Masal-sama taught me." "Huh."
The elves that appeared in the procession are talking about it. It seems that the children have spread, and every time I go, I get the same greeting.
Ellie looks at me and tells me what to do, but Lilia is laughing, the guests are welcome, and I don't feel bad about it.
It was suddenly a gloomy forest after passing through the downtown area. The road is well maintained and it is not difficult to walk. One of the elves says it's almost time to stop the springs.
This is the fountain of spirits, but it's forbidden for boys.
There are no clear rules like that, and I and the elf men don't get angry even if they go to the bathing area normally, but as expected, the people outside feel a bit bad, so I'll say that.
The fountain is also used for bathing elves.
No matter how many guards he had, he seemed to be convinced. You could have kicked the elves out, but even if the visitor had bad feelings, it would be contrary to the purpose of this visit.
Can't I do it, too?
The Emperor... I wonder if there was just one of them. She was a short-lived old man, and Lilia nodded that she was fine.
When I went to the fountain of spirits, the children who had arrived earlier were already swimming and playing in the water. Some adult elves bathed flat, but most greeted us from the fountain. Even so, I was still bathing in the water. There were a lot of Elves who were barely hiding. It is blissful.
Now let's do it, and we'll dip our hands in the water with our knees on the edge of the fountain.
"Next time, we can create a new territory for Lilia and me." Can somebody move in and supply us with some delicious water? "
It seems that the spirit that grew up over the years is intelligent enough to understand people's language. And because I love elves, you are very welcome to play in the fountain and bathe in the water, and I will be happy to take care of your children even if they play all they want, so they are safe and familiar with the water from childhood. In terms of convenience, it was a wind spirit, but there were many water spirits for that reason.
Incidentally, the Fire Spirit is only in the place where there is always fire, and the Elves do not have Fire Spirit, and the Earth Spirit does not seem to like to move, and does not want to become the Spirit of the Elves, and it seems that it is extremely rare.
The fountain flutters. The children are delighted with the sudden roughness of the water. The spirits came out last time, but this time it seemed to take a while. Is it a popular job even though I'm going to be single?
It's going to be a pretty far country this time, but are you okay?
Even so, the movements of the water spirits could not be absorbed.
"There are spirits everywhere, so even if you go out, you don't seem to be particularly lonely." As expected, I don't want to be in a place where there are no elves.
While I was talking about it with Rilia, it seemed that the spirit of this time had been decided. A magic chunk of irregular shape came and was gently and moistly enveloped, so I said hello.
When I suddenly looked towards Miriam, my tail clapped as I watched the fountain. It looks like he was watching the children playing. I wonder if you envy me.
"Would you like to play with Miriam too?" You can swim in the fountain at any time if this spirit comes, and you know that there is a fountain in the village of Yamanos, right? "
When I was in Yamanos Village, I used to swim in the fountain of spirits next to the mansion, but these days it was really shabby. I could not afford to fight a battle of leeches in training anyway. I still have to take my holidays somewhere.
Speaking of which, Miriam thought that there was spirit magic. Spirit magic has a side that doesn't depend on the magic of the magician. Is it okay to be a Beastman? If you can master the Wind Spirit with a swordsman, you'll be pretty strong, won't you? Let's talk to Lilia later.
Rendezvous with the guards, schedule another slow visit, and return to the town of the Beast to install the spirits.
Fountains the size of which are filled with glistening water, and water flows into the waterway.
"Spirits are useful." How much water can we get from this? "
Isn't it possible to cover the entire Imperial Capital by limiting it to drinking water?
His Majesty the Emperor shouted with surprise at Lilia's remark that it would be many times necessary to include domestic water for washing and bathing, but that if it was limited to drinking water, it should be able to satisfy the demand of the Imperial City without any problems.
Can't you bring a spirit to the Imperial City?
Your Majesty, you don't want anything. If you say you want it, you won't be refused. I think so and say it.
There's plenty of water in the Imperial City, isn't there?
"The quality is not very good."
When asked, it seemed that the King's hopes seemed like a serious concern. It is said that the abundant water sources that supported the vast Imperial Capital are also becoming insufficient as the population increases. It wasn't just the Imperial City. The surrounding cities also develop with time. Water pollution, especially from upstream towns, is also serious. Rich people don't see much of the problem in purifying water with magic, even if it's a little unpleasant. But what about the civilians and the poor?
"In the past few years, the morbidity rate of the residents of the Imperial City has clearly increased."
No one noticed that water pollution was slowly advancing and gradually eroding the health of the residents.
In modern Japan, we could build a dam, build a water supply and sewerage system, and purify it... but now we have steel bars, can we build a dam for water storage? But when it comes to purifying the water, I don't know what to do. Besides, you might ask me to make a dam, and if I did, how long would it take to build it from R&D?
Further construction work will be required therefrom. The dam will have to be built further upstream in the upstream town. I had to pull the waterway from there to the Imperial City for water purification. How much time and expense is it? For now, I want you to divide the Empire's building capacity into new reinforcing construction methods.
The Water Spirit solved it easily and at no cost. I don't know if I can make the dam and the water purification equipment, and I don't think the water spirits will do any good.
Depending on the conditions, you may take the spirits to the Imperial City, Your Majesty.
I'll tell you something.
"We'll hand over the territory to the elves in the Imperial City." The spirits shall not be taken except in the land which the Elves rule and where they live. "
"It's not a mansion, it's a territory. If it's limited to the Imperial City, I won't be able to secure such a large place.
Isn't it the right place to build a splendid forest beside the Imperial Castle, a village of elves like that?
Lilia says that she is happy that she has just come up with a good idea.
Hmmm. The Royal Forest… Perhaps we can set up a splendid territory on the outskirts of the Imperial City?
“Think about it. Just by offering a useless forest, the people of the Imperial City will be promised clean water produced by the Spirit in the future. Is it cheap?"
And the Elves gain territory in the middle of the Imperial City, next to the Royal Castle.
"There are other advantages." In the Kingdom, the Elves were one of the Magic Troops. If the elves live in the Imperial City, of course you can expect them to serve as a defensive force in the Imperial City. "
Defending the Imperial City, not the Empire. Well, even if it was said that the Empire as a whole, a small number of Elves were outnumbered.
“Still, there will be a great rebellion, such as the transfer of the Royal Forest to the Elves.”
"Spirits are not allowed to rest in peace when directed against hostility or malice." I have to let His Majesty keep it down. "
Hmm. There must be some compromise.
I guess it was quite straightforward. His Majesty the Emperor took this seriously.
"Are you sure you can't do this in the suburbs?"
I asked Lilia to stay away from the emperors.
"In the suburbs, how convenient would it be to thank the Elves?" It's a spirit that the elves have raised over the years. I don't want you to look at it lightly. "
I feel like I took it quite casually to my place and to the beastman's place, but that's how much you look at me. And it's such a big city. Same class as the spirits I chose. Or maybe even that's not enough.
Besides, Lilia continues to hide her voice. If the world is in danger, the Imperial City could be the last stronghold. At least the Elves' lands and kingdoms will survive longer than Hiragis.
Get a refuge for the time being. It can be a small territory of about 100 or 200 people. Create a new survival zone for the elves in Hiragis and the Imperial City. The land of the Elves was devastated. This is a great strategy for the Elves to survive.
"The elite of the elves must be at least 100 people, right next to the royal castle." The Empire is compelled to pay attention and has a lifeline of water. Let's raise the status of the Elves in the Empire. ”
But after all, it seemed like there would be a lot of backlash. As the Emperor suppresses his rebellion, Lilia will love the Empire's Elves if the Elves are patient and friendly. That's what you're saying, and I'm sure you're right, but how long will it take to get used to the Elves?
Lilia says you can't if you can't. It's the Empire that's in trouble, not the Elves. If the Empire can't offer a price, there's no reason to force it, or put it on hold as a bargaining resource for the future. The Empire once had a history of persecuting elves. Some of the Elves were still alive and resentful. Even in the Empire, the tide of seeing the Elves as an inferior species has not disappeared. The Elves and the Empire need a thoughtful hand to reconcile. You can't do that if you secretly set up a territory in the suburbs.
"Is there anything else you want?"
His Majesty the Emperor, who had come again, asked me that.
"We will hear about our power." Have you seen the power of the Masaru? Is there anything else the Empire can offer you? "
His Majesty the Emperor has a difficult face. It doesn't work by position, money, or power. You can't win by force. Both the Elves and I are good at self-sufficiency and nothing is missing. Then the Empire will have to make some concessions.
"If we don't make a deal, we have to give up." As far as I'm concerned, I don't care who lives in the forest? "
If the water problem were more serious, the story would have been different. The imperial nobility is not troubled by water now or in the future. It's not a stranded situation for a senior citizen of the Empire. But the Elves also offered valuable spirits. I don't want to give it away cheaply.
Conditions that the Empire will agree to. For example, shouldn't the Elves take over the Royal Forest? Me? But even the brave ones don't deserve a royal forest now. So, Will? But he leaves the Empire, and as a royal man, he can personally own the Royal Forest. And with Will in possession, Lilia's territory is far from the Elf's.
Will the Elves take effective control of the leased land? But we must return the land we borrowed eventually, and it will be easier to recapture if the Empire is serious about effective control. Where you've been forced to sit in the Royal Forest, you may be able to sacrifice your water supply, but there may be forces trying to get rid of the Elves. After all, we need a peaceful, desirable transfer.
How about a cushion? Once Lilia owns the Beastman's home, she plans to give it to her rightful heir, the Beastman's child.
I don't know about Ellie, a former Imperial nobleman. But Ellie still had no reputation, and Ellie's family was relegated to the Empire. It seems like your brother-in-law will be involved, so it's not good.
Francesca is... out of the question. I'm not even one of them yet. Then Will would be better off.
After that... Angela. Saintess. Yes, Saintess.
I think I can come up with something. Saintess, the Church. And the brave... no, I don't need the brave. Let's do without, without. Tilika, the Authentic Academy doesn't seem to have much to do with this either.
The Church or the Holy Maiden. The Empire would be more receptive to that.
"Bring clean water to the Imperial City with the guidance of the Saintess approved by the Church." The Imperial Royal Church...... cedes the Royal Forest to the Saints. And the elves control and protect the fountain of spirits. "
I did the same thing with hiraghis. The Elves went to battle at the request of the Saintess. Standing between a high-faith church and a saintly lady, the elves of a different race, who are not sure, are accepted by the people.
Ann had been a nominal lord for 80 years. Look at the opportunity somewhere and give it to the Elves. For generations, the Empire will be accustomed to the Elves.
Holy Maiden? Holy Maiden Angela!
"Yes, she's one of my daughters-in-law."
If Ann is the lord, then we don't mind at all.
Ann was as much of an Elf to herself, and Lilia soon found herself in the beast's home.
"Then there will be few who will object." That's a good idea. "
It's settled. The only problem is Anne's absence and not joining the debate at all. Ask Ellie.
When will Anne be back?
It might be a little early, but I can pick you up sometime.
The main task of Ann is to treat the exhausted Hiragi people who have been evacuating for a long time, and it is not surprising that Ann's abilities are already finished in the morning. Ellie has a transfer point in the area, so if you need it, you can catch her right away.
"Then bring me as soon as you can."
Anne may hate it, but she won't say no. Maybe.
"What, what? What?"
Ann was easily brought in by Bumpy and Ellie, and when she arrived, she didn't seem to know she was getting attention all at once. Ellie seemed to give up explaining that she was just going to bring in her part.
Ann, why don't you go to the Imperial City tomorrow?
That's what I'm talking about. First of all, I had to name Ann's Saintess in the Imperial Capital. Some say that there are more illnesses in the Imperial City, so I wonder if it's the first major treatment tournament in a long time.
Imperial Capital? Are you sure?
Ann answered me vigilantly, without being alarmed by my words. Now, how did you explain it?