A Mid-level (Middle-aged) Office Worker’s Laid-Back Industrial Revolution in Another World

Amy's room in the boarding house.

Amy and Donnelly, Grace and Bauer are making tea.

"Amy, I think I should manage this cloth in the capital, but what do you think?"

Grace comes over with a napkin in her hand.

"... what do you think... Grace, you're talking about what you want when you come to ask me."

Amy says in amazement.

"This is a lightweight and pleasant touch.

This cloth can be used in towel fields, hand wipes, etc.

I think we should buy technology in the capital and spread it throughout the kingdom. ”

Grace says.

"... um... so?"

What are you going to do if you ask me that?

You can take it to the Majesty (Grandpa), the General Administration and the Monopoly Bureau. "

"Yes, but I'd like to ask Amy first."

Grace will tell you.

"Hah... I'll preface it with my personal thoughts."

I disagree with what Grace is trying to do. ”

"Onee-sama is against it, isn't she?"

... is it because of Smith? "

"... I certainly have a favor to Smith."

I disagree with that emotion.

Well, I think it's harder to make that request than to disagree with it.

Why is it that the Kitamizato family and their cooperative workshop are making that cloth and commercializing it?

Will you negotiate with me? "

Amy says gracefully.

"I'd say so, but it's an aristocrat and his workshop."

I don't think there's a problem if you pay the appropriate technical fees. ”

"Grace, how much is it worth?"

If we were to offer to buy it, did we assume that the capital would pay the Kitamizato family and the workshop? "

"I heard that the Kitamizato family bought 30 gold pieces of Worcester sauce.

I was wondering if it was okay to pay the same amount. ”

Grace says.

"Hah... Grace, it's getting late."

Amy says with a sigh.

Huh?

Grace looks surprised.

"Grace, when Viscount Kitamizato bought the Worcester sauce, it was time for the shop to" don't know the value ".

The cloth used in the napkin is now commercialized and sold by the Kitamizato family.

This cloth is currently only made by the Kitamizato family and their workshop, right?

We then made it into a product... a product that could be used continuously for decades.

... Well, not for a few decades, but for a few years, you're definitely going to sell your superior cloth making technique for 30 gold coins?

Negotiations on 30 gold coins are the only way to buy them before they are commercialized.

Thirty gold coins won't shake your head vertically, even though you can expect considerable profits in the future. "

Amy says.

Is that... Your Highness Amy, may I accept a considerable profit from a nobleman and a workshop?

"I don't mind."

That kind of technology is normal in the private sector, isn't it?

The creator enjoys the benefits... of course.

If Worcester Sauce had known its true value before Viscount Kitamizato came, the shop might not have sold it for 30 gold coins.

It's a royal foolishness from here... but if the First Prince's family had managed it well, they wouldn't even have been able to negotiate to buy the technology even if Viscount Kitamizato had gone to buy it.

But no one knew the value of Worcester Sauce, and I never imagined it.

Only Viscount Kitamizato has found value... If we are going to look at the royal family harshly, the First Prince's family has failed to seize great profits. Isn't this a mistake? "

... it's not a problem, is it?

"I don't think so."

If Viscount Kitamizato had to monopolize the technology established in the territory of the 1st Prince's family, he had to teach the 1st Prince's family firmly and waived the right to sell it in the capital city, which is the largest commercial area in the world.

Rather, it is ripe for spreading the first (...) Worcester sauce made in the territory of the First Prince Family throughout the country.

Uncle Cliff, aren't you a loyalist who spreads his fame from above? "



Grace makes a difficult face.

"Grace, Viscount Kitamizato's place will make a lot of things, but if you're thinking about buying it, you should move before it's commercialized."

However, it is a demand that is close to impossible. Because that's where the purpose is and where the material is made.

Then we have to use the product to make a different product.

I think it would be cheaper to use the material to create the product than to buy it out. ”

Amy says.

"... Amy, I understand what you're saying.

I will reconsider taking this plan to the Imperial Castle. "

"Yeah, that's right.

Still, if Grace insists on buying it, I think we should go to the Royal Castle.

Well, if Grace was able to make the purchase she wanted, it would be made by the royal monopoly bureau.

It's a good thing because the second prince's family (his parents) will benefit. "



Grace is silent.

"Huh... Is Grace more than that?"

"Yes, Amy-san, thank you for speaking with me."

"It's okay."

Well, I also wanted to ask Grace something. "

"Yes, what is it?"

"You're talking about me and Grace's defeat.

Are you able to choose where you want to marry? "

"Amy, you're not as good as your sister."

"Why don't you let it out?"

Hah... I hate to say it, but we don't have time. "

"Amy, onee-sama is Smith, right?"

Do I have that attitude?

“The only ones I don't know are the people themselves.”

"Well... is Grace all right?

I want to report it to His Majesty (Grandpa) before Pat decides. "

“Pat's brother?... ah, is that what you mean?

That's right... "

The discussion between Amy and Grace went on.