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

"Well, I was wondering if Alice would like me to do a report on Takeo today.

"Okay.

In the morning I was teaching Master Takeo to ride horses.

In the meantime, you can do things until you run.

"Hmm. Takeo, how was it?

"I only said I did my best because I just tried so hard to do what I was told.

Alice, lady, do you seem worried that I won't fail?

"Hmm... what did Alice think?

"Master Takeo has done too much without doing anything.

I'd like to make a small mistake because anything is fine before it matters one day.

"... the nuances are changing somewhat..."

Takeo laughs bitterly.

"... Hmm... Alice, Takeo.

"Yes, what is it, Grandpa?

"What is it?

"Why don't you and I have a mock fight after noon tomorrow?

"Huh?"

Smith responds to Grandpa Elvis's question.

"I'm fine, aren't I? Alice, how's the lady?

"Do you mind if I, too?

"Huh?"

Smith reacts again.

"Mm-hmm. Then you should try it tomorrow at noon in an exercise area outside the castle gate.

"Yes."

"Okay.

and the two reply.

"Ha. Miss Alice, please, to the extent that I'm not dying.

"Hehe, I get it.

Takeo and Alice laughed.

Smith is listening to the conversation in a difficult face.

"What's wrong, Smith boy?

Takeo decided to ask.

"No, don't you think Master Takeo is afraid of a mock fight with your sister?

"You think, don't you?

"It doesn't look very... but I didn't even object to that.

"Why do you need to say it?

"If you're scared, don't you have to?

"Oh... I'm scared, but I don't hate you.

In the first place, I thought I would like to try a pair of hands, so I have no problem with what I do.

Is that it? Doesn't Smith boy work with Miss Alice?

"Yes, there isn't.

"Smith doesn't fight me.

"Oh... I see.

Well, you won't have a choice.

Takeo somehow convinces himself.

"?... does Master Takeo know why Smith doesn't fight me?

"I somehow understand why... because this won't mean anything to anyone else.

Smith boy think for yourself and find the answer.

To Takeo's words, Smith just looked down.

All Grandpa Elvis and Frederick had to do was send a raw warm gaze.

"With that said, Master Takeo.

Frederick asks.

"What is it?

"Yesterday, tailor Ralph and magic store Taylor brought a contract and a purchase order and a contract.

"Yes, was there a deficiency?

"You didn't have anything.

So I would also like you to sign Mr. Takeo.

"Okay.

... ah... but... "

"What is it?

"I can't write this letter..."

"... it was.

Grandpa Elvis nods.

"Mr. Frederick, if you can't write letters, how do you contract them?

"Right... even a proxy is possible... um..."

Frederick bothers me.

"Where I was, it could have been a seal or a mother's mark.

"Is the seal like a wax?

"Was the seal waxed and written with a ring or something so that those who closed the letter could see it?

"Uhm."

"Well, does it feel the same? You had surnames carved on stones and trees and you used them as a testament to someone who made them by putting them on ink and pressing them on paper or something.

"What is the mother mark?

Takeo thumbs up his right hand at Grandpa Elvis's inquiry.

"This is it.

"Did you use your thumb as your ID?

"Yeah. The human thumbprint is supposedly pretty much missing the same person.

"Oh, really?

"Therefore, criminal investigations were also used to identify individuals.

"Heh."

Both Alice and Smith groan as they look at their hands.

"Mr. Frederick, why don't you ask Miss Alice to speak for my name and tell me I'll have my mother's mark?

"Right, shall we go with that?

and bring two contracts and a pen and ink.

Alice will write Takeo's name on the contract, and Takeo will mother mark it.

"Yes, fine.

Frederick nods when he looks at the signed contract.

The next thing I know, I'll take it to Grandpa Elvis's and bring the wax.

Grandpa Elvis signs, Frederick drips wax, and pushes the literature.

"This completes the contract.

"I have a mock fight tomorrow at lunch between Lady Alice and Lady Takeo, so I'll be submitting it at that time.

"Is that it? Can you come and see it?

"Yes."

"Shall I go, too?

Should I ask Harold out, too?

"I'll go check it out, too.

Looks like all three of them are willing to come.

"It's not a spectacle, is it?

Alice says in dismay.

"If so... would you continue the massive exercises of the soldiers..."

Takeo suggests.

"Um, that's good, too.

"Then I'll give my orders to the soldier chief first thing tomorrow morning.

What should we do with the format?

"Same as during this time, Miss Alice + me vs. the soldier would be good.

Well, it's subtle if I can join the war.

"Oh, Master Takeo can use 'Care', so please come right next to me.

"Ha, okay.

Takeo snorted.