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

Takeo, Alice, Mia and the little dragon sit around Kamado.

"Huh..."

Takeo closes his eyes and sighs several times with his arms together.

"Master Takeo, why don't you give up?

"... Alice, the lady knows a lot, doesn't she?

"Yeah, because I've already given up.

Anyway, if you're following me, you should be one of us on our journey.

"Right.

To my people... you had no right to refuse to accompany me on the journey at the time you drank the terms this one gave you in the first place, and it's true that I was disappointed to take you.

"Why did you say no at the end?

"You wanted to see the dragon react when you reneged on your promise.

I thought I was the only person in human society whose word of mouth was as powerful as a contract, so...

Because if you become another race, you will have different definitions of promises and different significance in keeping them.

The dragon wanted to see how he interpreted it as different races and if the promise would make sense.

"Why would you do that?

Alice said, "I don't know? face."

"If it comes down to not being angry with a covenant as a rebellion, it means that the dragon doesn't think anything of the covenant or the contract.

Then the promise can only be acted upon as ignored.

Conversely, if you're angry, promises and contracts are honored. So I can rush to negotiate.

I was wondering if it would be possible to negotiate, not just this time, but a split contract for the land that became a dweller or something.

"Ah... this is close to our territory, right?

If you suck, it's in the realm... "

"I see," Alice thinks.

"And this time I unilaterally rebelled, so how much will I be cursed? If you think...

The boulder is the most powerful species, you just exercised your strength.

Well, that dragon felt like I knew what we were thinking, including around there.

I guess I shouldn't suddenly try it in the future, like I just did.

Takeo laughs bitterly.

"Ha... after trying, is it a tail attack...

I'm risking my life too much.

"... I finally know what my sister Dragon meant on her way home.

Nod as Mia was convinced.

"What did you say?

Takeo asks.

"'I can't believe I'm being tried... for the first time, huh?

Khu, listen carefully to these people. Bye. '

He said.

I didn't translate it because I didn't know what the Lord meant when he attacked me.

Takeo smiles bitterly at Mia's answer.

"Then why are you sighing, Master Takeo?

"Because I'm not ready for the high level of risk in the city or town.

"Kiku.

"Don't you say that.

Mia plunges into the little dragon.

"... somehow I can see what this dragon said.

Right, maybe giving up is the key there, isn't it?

"Lord, do you understand?

"That's what I would say if I were other HR too in my current state.

Alice smiles bitterly at Takeo's words.

"Do you want to start by introducing yourself...

My name is Takeo Kitamizato.

"I'm Alice Henry Elvis.

I'm the grandson of the Count of the city I just described.

And I'm Master Takeo's boss and fiancé.

"I'm Mia.

"Kiku.

"He says it's ku.

"Really?

Ku, nice to meet you.

The two remaining in Takeo's words nod.

"Kiku.

"Okay, cu.

Your purpose is to get to Wang Du, right?

"Kiku.

Khu nods.

"That's on the boulder, so shall we change our purpose a little?

"Kew?

"For that purpose, when we arrive in King's Capital, Ku will leave us.

Then there's a lot at stake.

So let's think about accompanying us from here to Wangdu and coming back here.

May I?

"Kiku.

Khu nods.

"Okay, next rule, but this is also telling Mia.

Protect it properly, will you?

The Wang capital has human desires swirling.

I don't necessarily have people robbing me of wanting to make Ku a spectacle or research it.

Always be near me and Miss Alice during the journey.

Stay within sight, at least.

"Kiku.

Khu nods.

"Can Ku fly?

"Kiku.

"They say you can fly.

"Really?

Then, in case someone's about to catch you, fly high.

We can protect ourselves.

Khu doesn't care about us, just run high and check your surroundings before you hide.

It is basically strictly forbidden to kill.

If you kill humans in villages, towns, or kingdoms, it could be crusaded.

You may not want to do that around here, but focus on getting away.

Run away and come back to us.

I'll run away with you.

"... kiku.

Ku thinks a lot before nodding.

"With that said, the dragon didn't need a meal, did it?

Ku was eating meat earlier, why?

"Kiku. Kiku."

"You don't have to, but when you eat good food, it makes you happy.

They say it's like entertainment.

"Really?

Human society consists essentially of buying and selling things.

So you pay for what you want to eat.

Tell me or Miss Alice when you want something to eat. I'll buy it for you.

"You shouldn't go on your own even if you find something or smell delicious, right?

You must tell me or Takeo, right?

Takeo and Alice talk.

"Kiku.

Khu nods.

"And that's about it as a precaution.

It will bind you a little, but that is the safest.

Is there anything you'd like to hear from Ku?

"Kew? Kiku?"

"Is travel a horse? We'll fly you to Wangdu, won't we?

"Hmm? We can't ride on Ku's little back, can we?

"Kiku. Kiku!"

"... wait a minute. Is that true?

Mia is surprised by what Ku said.

"What did you say?

"If you can be a beast about once a week... they can only be about half a day.

"" Ha!?

"Kiku.

And, Ku leaves Kamado.

About 15m away, the cu starts glowing and the silhouette grows bigger.

In a matter of seconds Ku became a beast from the little dragon.

"You're lying..."

Alice squeaks in surprise. Takeo holds his head.

Before the three of them, a black dragon the same size as the earlier Red Dragon appeared.

"" Huh... "

Takeo and Alice sigh.

"After all, what do the people of the King's Capital say when they see dragons that we do not recognize..."

"Ku sucks, you can run if you become a beast if you get kidnapped... but you're going to be crusaded, aren't you?

"Kiku. Kiyu" "

"Is that why you say it?

And what do you mean, "It's a week from now"?

For what... "

"Kiyu."

"It's not 'heh heh'.

Where did you learn to say that?

Dragons are usually disgusting with the habit of talking hypertensively.

"Kew!

"Disgusting objects are disgusting!

Ku and Mia stare at each other as "mu".

"Yes, yes, we don't fight.

Takeo hugs Mia and lets Alice hug Ku.

"Mmm... if the Lord says so..."

"Kew..."

Pull away and quench both fires.

Takeo and Alice had to laugh bitterly.