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

"I see.

In the meantime, we need the Counts' decision on this case.

So, we both make Kitamizato-like shirts, don't we?

Store manager Ralph nods as he makes a difficult face.

"Yeah, but.

Do you have a place to tailor it?

"Your Highness William tells me that if you go to the royal shops, you will have ingredients, etc.

They say you can make as much as you like.

This one's going to be the address.

Store manager Ralph gives Takeo the paper.

"Oh, that's the store.

Check as Amy looks from the side.

"Amy, do you understand?

"Yes, I know.

You can handle any unscrupulous response there.

"I see. Let's go over there later.

"We'll go ahead and say hello and get ready.

"Excuse me, please.

Takeo asks you to bow your head.

And just next door, a loud cheer came up and I said, "It's open."

"Oh? You cut up next door early, too.

Okay, Mr. Store Manager, please.

"Yes, then we'll both go first.

Who's the accountant?

"Oh, I'll pay for it, so I'm fine.

Takeo returns a bitter laugh.

"Really?... Then let me sweeten you to your words.

Excuse me first.

Ralph, the manager and the craftsman left.

"Well, Mr. Andersen.

"What is it? Lord Kitamizato."

"Bring Mr. Meyer.

He'll still be in the store. "

"Yes!?

Andersen is surprised.

"Hey... hey, Mr. Takeo?

How do you know there's a Chief of First Kingsguard?

Amy also asks in surprise.

"Until just now, the next drinking party is the First Kingsguard Squad.

"How do you know!?

"It's a secret.

Sa, sa, mr. Andersen.

"Wow... okay.

When Andersen said, "Is it true?," he withdrew.

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"Take care and go home, okay?

Don't go for a drink, okay?

"" That's our word to the captain!

Meyer was dropping everyone off at the store.

"Go home and take a nap.

and grabbed my arm when I turned in the opposite direction from everyone else.

"!? What ya... Andersen?

What's the matter with you?

"Lord Kitamizato is here for you.

"Hmm... is this an emergency?

"No... not at all urgent, but he wants to talk to you.

"... okay, where are you?

"... this way.

And he was pulling Meyer back into the store.

"... hey, isn't this the room you were drinking in earlier?

"It's not you. This way."

and Andersen knocks on the door of the room next to the drinking venue

From the inside, I said, "Go ahead. Confirm that the permit is dropped, open the door, and enter the room.

"Lord Kitamizato, I've brought you Captain of First Kingsguard.

"Ah! Are you sure you were there?

Amy is surprised.

"... why?

Meyer is solidified at the entrance to the room.

"Sa, sa, go inside.

Takeo invites in with a bitter smile.

"Ugh..."

Meyer came in drooling.

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A new cup of tea was served to everyone and the clerk left.

"Coincidences are scary things.

Amy groans as she sighs.

"That... from what neighborhood?

Meyer is afraid to ask.

"Which neighborhood?... 'Well, good luck today!' But?

Takeo says with a bitter smile.

"Aren't you the first!?

"By the way, Captain Meyer... we're in the store first, right?

Andersen tells Meyer.

Meyer feels drunk all at once.

"Well.

Well, I guess your job is in the middle of the day in response to today's explosion, so be brief.

You have a few things to check from me.

Takeo joins hands as he looks at Meyer and asks.

"Ha... yes!

Meyer corrects his posture.

"Lord Commander of First Kingsguard Squad, are you willing to try to be captain of my exam platoon?

"Huh!?

Meyer's head turns white for a moment.

"Hmm? What's up?

"No... were you listening to the conversation at the drinking party earlier?

"... Amy... I heard an interesting story about His Highness being popular, but...

Mr. Andersen, did Mr. Meyer say anything about the platoon captain HR?

"He probably... he said something about it if he had a chance.

"Really, I should have heard that, too.

It just so happens that we talked about this.

Besides, how did I know the First Kingsguard was having a drink next door, because I also chose to look at the roster together, consulted by His Highness, to elect His Highness the Knights Commander.

The new Knights chief was greeting you at the beginning of the drinking party, wasn't he?

So I see.

Yesterday, His Royal Highness William conducted an interview and put out a proviso, didn't he?

So it was up to me to speak up because there was someone on the roster who knew his name.

"Really..."

Meyer thinks.

"Third Magic Squad Chief.

"Yes."

"Are you willing to try to be deputy captain of our exam platoon?

"Huh!? Me too!?

"Yeah, it was on the roster, wasn't it?

"... yes.

"Well, think about it because I won't be asking for a response right away.

Besides, you need to be prepared to participate in the test platoon.

Takeo smiles bitterly.

"Are you ready?

Meyer listens back.

"Due to the nature of the test platoon, there is a risk that if you do poorly, you won't be able to use magic.

"No..."

"I'm not willing to let that dangerous test go so far... but it may turn out to be.

So just in case you can't use magic, you need to be prepared for it.

"... yes.

Meyer nods.

"It's not compulsory for either of you.

You can say no.

It could involve my own life.

"" Okay.

"Okay, Mr. Meyer. That's all I'm talking about.

Shall we head to the next store?

Takeo and the others left their seats.