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

In time it will be about when the meeting began.

Takeo and the others were leaving the castle for tea after lunch at a nearby café.

"Huh... it's easy because you don't have to feel comfortable outside the castle.

Layla is dazed and sitting in a chair.

"Laila, sister... we need to get it right..."

Alice laughs bitterly.

"Huh??? Not good. It's the first time I've been to Wang Capital without an escort.

Besides, it's the back of the store, and nobody's gonna see it, so you don't mind, do you?

Leila answers in a dazed manner.

"Mr. Leila... a member of the First Kingsguard Squad has been at that table since earlier, right?

"Huh? Lie!?

There was a table of soldiers laughing bitterly as Layla checked around looking at this one.

"Ah... I failed.

Ha... and yet, Mr. Takeo, how did you know he was a member of the First Kingsguard?

Leila asks questions as she corrects her sleaze and posture.

"Because I'm more at that table that Mr. Meyer was bringing in yesterday in battle with the 2nd Knights.

"I see.

With that said, I was wondering... there's no William, and can I ask you a question?

"What is it?

"Both Alice and Mr. Takeo told Pat to destroy his engagement at the castle gate, didn't they?

Why aren't you angry?

You'd be pissed if someone else told you it was you who was going to be engaged to that person after you got engaged, wouldn't you?

"Huh? What do you do when you're angry with the kid's bullshit all the time?

Takeo answers with a strange face.

"Huh? What do you mean?... Pat is the son of the first prince?

... I heard you told me to give you Alice?

"Yeah, I think that's what they said, too...

But His Royal Highness Pat is still a child, isn't he? I don't know your age, though.

Alice also looks strange.

"... why doesn't Alice know the royal family?

"I didn't think I needed to know anything in particular... and I thought I should say 'Your Highness' to all of you.

I didn't care, except for the queens.

If I didn't know that, Layla, I was going to ask your sister.

Alice laughs bitterly.

"Is His Highness Pat at a much the same age as Smith Boy?

"... Mr. Takeo, what makes you think that?

"You look young, and if you're an adult, you wouldn't say that, so...

Was Smith Boy 12... about 14?

Oh, it's also possible that it's low on the contrary... but you look the same as Smith Boy or feel a little bit like up there.

"Does that mean His Royal Highness is about 12 or 13?

"Is that right? And yet, Your Highness Amy, you were adorable.

"Right. Your Highness Amy would be good if you were to be my sister.

"Oh, Alice, the lady is three women and you're Smith Boy downstairs.

Did you want your sister, too?

"Yeah, you used to wonder what would have happened if you had a sister.

Takeo and Alice laugh and talk about what would happen if they made Amy their sister, while Leila thinks with a difficult face.

"... Mr. Takeo, Alice, for example?

What if an adult boy complains now about Mr. Takeo's engagement?

"In the first place, how about raising an objection to someone else's engagement later on?

And if they say it officially, not pre-construction like that, right?

"Yeah."

"... Miss Alice, I think I have a right to stick around saying it's my feeling.

"Yes. Master Takeo doesn't have to worry about the allegations.

There is no obligation to respond either.

"And when you poke at them, you get angry and it's a duel like this one?

"Wouldn't it be?

If you officially sign up for a duel, you'll have to take it.

"... I don't know... is that good?

So, is it better to win to be engaged to Miss Alice?

"... that's probably how it goes.

Alice answers with concern, too.

"Suddenly, Alice, I feel like I'm dealing with a lady and I kind of hate it.

Well, is it a duel... should I cut off about one arm?

"Master Takeo, you only have two arms.

"... if you cut one or two pieces and magically recover them immediately, it won't be a problem.

"Right.

Takeo and Alice make the consultation normal.

"... I mean, Mr. Takeo says this is a young man's prank?

Leila asks.

"I don't think it's flirtatious, but I think it's an adolescent boy specific emotion that I regret because my beautiful sister in the neighborhood got engaged.

All this had to do was laugh bitterly.

"Then why did you fight?

Couldn't you have kicked it off with the kid's bullshit?

"A big adult came out of a child's eclampsia, so I said, 'What are you doing?' I just dealt with it in a way.

So, how old is His Highness Pat?

"... I can't tell you right now..."

Leila makes a difficult face and says.

"... okay.

Takeo said, "I guess I can't tell you the details of the area in the whole city because it's royal," so I won't pursue it.

"By the way, Miss Alice. I was proposed by the royal family, but were you glad to say no?

Takeo asks Alice with a couscous laugh.

"Yeah, I'm not going to be a bird in a cage.

Life with escorts everywhere you go is going to be disgusting.

I have no power, no financial means. Master Takeo is enough.

"... I think Mr. Takeo has enough power and financial power, but...

Well, you wouldn't get tired of being with Mr. Takeo, would you?

You can have some delicious food.

"That's the best part!

Alice answers with a full smile.

"Oh? Was my charm cooking?

Alice, lady's cook. Life sounds like fun, too.

Takeo also answers with a smile.

"I want you to join me in that.

Ah... excuse me for a second.

Layla takes a seat.

"Laila, your sister?

"Kind of for the wild. Wait a minute.

"Okay.

Alice nods.

Layla approached the table where the soldiers were and left the table with two soldiers.