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

"William seems to be doing better and...

Well... 2nd Knight Commander, do you have anything to say about yesterday's incident?

King Azpar asks the 2nd Knight Commander as if he was a little irritated by the atmosphere he had just had.

"Your Majesty, for that matter... no, nothing in particular.

The 2nd Knight Commander refuses to give an explanation.

"Hmm? You're not gonna say anything?

Right... "

"Your Majesty, may I?

The Chief of the Wang Du Defense Corps speaks up.

"... I don't mind. What?"

"Ha!

In the morning, gifts were received from Lord Kitamizato and Lord Alice to our Wang Metropolitan Guard and 2nd Knights.

"... so?

King Azpar is listening to the report of the King's Capital Guard as he narrows his eyes.

"Those we received contained caramel and letters for all the crew.

How was the 2nd Knight Commander?

"We are the same.

"So? What did it say?

"Ha! I'll read.

"We would now like to thank you for convening a welcome ceremony for us and for the rapid implementation of the exercise for the participation of all members of the Second Knights.

I am truly sorry for all the inconvenience caused to your team because I was surprised by the sudden events in the countryside and dealt with them with them with all my might.

Thank you very much for responding to our inaction.

Regarding this, please laugh as we will send you a caramel as a sign of greeting.

That's it. "

"... wait a minute... why is Takeo apologizing?

King Azpar surprises me.

"... Lord Kitamizato, maybe that was already over.

2nd Knight Commander, what letter did you get to you?

"We were letters of the same content.

... Your Majesty.

We, the Second Knights, recognize that this exercise and the welcoming party of Lord Kitamizato have been successfully concluded.

In addition, we helped with our total strength exercises and tested the performance of siege weapons, so we paid through the Adventurers Union after making sure that 20 gold coins were registered as adventurers for various expenses.

"You said it was only a welcome ceremony and an accompanying exercise?

"Yes, we, the Second Knights and Lord Kitamizato and Lord Alice share that awareness.

"That's what you're going to say when you ask Takeo.

... when the parties say that to each other... "

King Azpar gets troubled with his arms together.

"I apologize for the massive scale of the exercise and for all the concern I received from all over the place.

In the future, when conducting similar exercises, we will endeavour to contact each location in advance.

The 2nd Knight Commander takes his seat and bows his head deeply.

Those on the spot could only laugh bitterly, but they did not pinch their objections.

"... well... it would be good...

So, Pat... shall we hear what the Lord has to say?

"Yes..."

Pat gets up... but he can't say anything.

"... Pat, why did your lord sign up for a duel with Takeo?

King Azpar asks.

"Yes... Alice in bright red is a hero to us teenagers.

I don't even know what that hero is. I thought I'd let him break his engagement after he cheated on me and got engaged.

"Is that all?

"Yes."

"Hmm? Didn't Pat like Alice?

I want to be the queen or something. "

"Grandpa, I respect red, but I don't want to be your queen, do I?

Four red ones are better than mine. I'm not a paedophile.

What am I being mistaken for?

Hearing Pat's words, King Azpar, Cliff, and the Second Knight Commander are solidifying...

The others... they are stiffened after all.

"... everyone... I'm sorry, but for once, let's take a break...

William... what are Takeo and Alice doing now?

"Takeo and the others said they would tour the city shops and see a lot.

I'm accompanying Leila, and I'm telling her that if you want anything, you can buy it at our expense... "

"William... well done.

Orcott... "

"... yes.

As much as you like... you can buy anything.

I'll try to drop it with expenses.

"Ha... my assumptions are crazy..."

King Azpar takes his seat.

"Cliff."

"... yes.

"Talk to Pat about this... with your family.

"Father... I'm so sorry.

Cliff takes his seat and bows his head deeply.

"We'll resume the meeting on the next bell.

King Azpar and everyone withdrew, and there remained royal men in the hall.

Cliff kept his head down until they all left.

"William... get me Rhona and the Queens..."

"Okay.

William leaves the hall.

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William is on his way to the room where the Queens are.

"... Nevertheless, Pat is also thoughtful and does well.

William remembers Pat's explanation earlier and smiles bitterly.

"Was it this way, Your Highness William?

William can be stopped by Meyer from across the street.

"?... what's up?

"No, Your Highness Leila. One person who was attached to a line of escorts has returned urgently.

"What happened?

William's eyes sharpen for a moment.

"He accepted a message from His Highness Leila to His Highness William.

They say it's not that urgent.

"... I'm told to call the Ladies into the hall, so shall I hear them afterwards?

Come with me.

"Ha!"

They headed to the room where the concubines were waiting.