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

"What about this?

Takeo shows Meyer, Andersen and Tracey what he asked Alice to do for a fresh book.

"Lord Kitamizato, although I am in the position of Director General.

Meyer asks Takeo.

"Yeah, I'd like you to look at both the test platoon and the research team.

I created a management position.

"Erm... not the platoon leader?

"Yes.

Mr. Andersen was the captain of the platoon, and Mr. Tracy was the head of the lab.

Mr. Meyer will be asked to prevent and arbitrate the difference between the two.

Besides, I can't see if the platoon is doing a proper exam or if it's the right way to train the crew.

You will also be asked to manage whether the research team is using the funds properly for research, how progress is being made, and whether the equipment is being managed appropriately.

"Lord Kitamizato, you think we're going to do something wrong?

Tracy asks in surprise.

"I don't think so.

But Tracy alone and Andersen alone will not be able to see the entire department when results are achieved and personnel are increased in the future.

It is always imperative that you have overall management of your supervisor.

This is a management method that needs to be incorporated from the outset, not just now, but also in the future.

"I certainly don't know after a few years.

Andersen nods.

"Personnel at inception are solid objects.

But it's normal that after a few or more years, when more new people come along, they get rough with wrongdoing and laziness.

It's too late to rush to change the way you manage and the organization.

Then we have to put people on top who monitor both of them from the beginning, make sure that each work report and research progress is checked, and that our eyes are shining outside of ourselves.

I think that's how the organization should be.

Three people nod at Takeo's words.

"Well, I can't help but say how to manage it at a stage where I haven't even decided to do it.

In the meantime, I'll have Mr. Meyer run the whole thing, Mr. Andersen run the platoon, and Mr. Tracy run the lab.

"" "Yes.

"Is this how you get paid in the lab?

Takeo shows the three of them.

Takeo is thrilled inside. "What if they say no," he said.

"I don't mind.

The other two snort as Meyer says.

Takeo appeases.

"Well, I'm a member of the test platoon later.

In the meantime, I'd like to hire about 10 people this fiscal year.

"Huh? Aren't you 20?

Andersen asks.

"Yeah, it takes 20 people to slow down... a couple of years.

You won't have to hire them all in the first year.

And I have trouble showing up with the people I want with the cap full, and...

Everybody's uniforms, prototype equipment, materials... they're definitely not enough money.

I'll buy them all for the extra 10.

So I need 10 people... no, I need 8 people from this list to be discussed and decided by Meyer and Andersen.

"Why did you lose two?

Meyer asks.

"No, I spoke to about two people yesterday when I went to the College of Mages, so maybe they'll come over.

Well, I don't care if you don't come. At that time, eight persons shall be recruited for the first year.

Look for someone who might be prepared for payroll or example.

They say veterans have a good experience if they can, and they won't have much of a feeling of departure when it comes to fighting... "

"" Yes.

Meyer and Andersen nod.

"What shall I do?

Tracy asks.

"Well, please discuss it with the Inspector General's office to see how long you will be Dean of the College.

The longest will be until next spring's graduation... at the convenience of Wang Du.

Nor will you retire early from the college until you are forced to.

This prep itself hasn't started anything.

"Okay.

"All you have to do is look for a book on research.

Is it magical, material, history, geography, geography?

There seems to be more to it, but now you need about that.

"I know even the material, but why history, geography, and geology?

"Hmm? What battles have we had historically and how have we dealt with them?

In the first place, in the Kingdom of Azpar, what battlefields can be prepared?

What are we gonna do about that? What about the blurring of the enemy's intrusion route and its countermeasures?

I told you, didn't I? It's not just an institute that makes magic tools, is it?

I guess it's important to have a good understanding of geography first to think about tactics.

I let you look at the map at Count Elvis's house, but look for something more detailed.

"Looks like it's hard to find.

Tracy laughs bitterly.

"Now... keep your eye on the stars first in the three county territories facing the demonic kingdom, mainly in Elvis territory.

See how much you can twist... before deciding on a book to buy.

"Yes, I understand.

Tracy nods.

"Just make up your mind about HR and the general policy of the book by the time I get back.

"Lord Kitamizato, are you going somewhere?

Andersen asks.

"We will be inspecting the Katlanda Empire from tomorrow as originally intended.

The return... could be about 20 days from now.

"Is it the Katlanda Empire..."

"Hmm? Is there something?

Takeo listens back strangely to Meyer's whining.

"No, it's an enemy country, so we need to be very careful.

Meyer advises me with a subtle face.

"Right.

There's someone I want to see, so...

I'm not willing to reschedule, but I'll keep Mr. Meyer's advice in mind.

"Is it something you want to see?

Is that important?

Tracy asks.

"Right... I'm going to see who might change the Institute's policy.

I don't know if I can actually see it.

Takeo says it's obvious.

"For now, that's it.

Good luck and keep up the good work.

When Takeo takes a seat, the three of them take a seat.

"Excuse me.

The three of them left Takeo's room.

"Dear Takeo, you've got talented people.

Alice says happily.

"Yeah, no way. I just spoke up for a try. Two from the Wang Metropolitan Guard, one former Royal Exclusive Mage...

I'm a strong pull, aren't I?

Takeo answers as he takes his seat.

"Exclusive royal magician... you're the manager of Taylor's, right?

"I still think so, don't I?

Sure... you said four years ago.

I wonder how many years ago Manager Taylor quit?

"Come on... when I realized I was leaving the store and...

Spirit magic... that's a nio, right?

"Perhaps... then Mr. Tracy will have seen Taylor's manager and quit.

"Do you say it beforehand?

"Don't tell me because it's funny.

Looks like it's been fun since I moved in.

Takeo seemed to have fun with the idea.