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

in King Azpar's study.

King Azpar and the Commander-in-Chief of the King's Capital Guard, Meyer and Andersen.

Orcott, the Director General and Tracy were there.

The royal family is now at a tea party in the small hall.

"Um, Takeo accepted, didn't he?

"Yes, they decided to hire me instantly.

Tracy tells King Azpearl.

"Chancellor Orcott, Lord Kitamizato, was troubled in terms of pay.

You were asking us what the average salary would be, right?

Meyer laughs bitterly.

"The allocation of research and labor costs within 1750 gold coins for the operation of the Institute is the authority of the Director, so you can decide as you like...

Keep the estimates in the institute's establishment requirements.

Orcott nods.

"Did you convince all three of them in terms of pay?

"Yes, all three are not dissatisfied.

This is the list of martial arts officers deposited from Lord Kitamizato and the organization chart and salary chart of Lord Kitamizato.

Andersen gives the paperwork to King Azpar.

"Is Meyer the director, Andersen the captain of the squad, and Tracy the head of the lab?

"" "Yes.

"Hmm... I see.

Did he say anything else?

"Tomorrow, about 20 days into the Katlanda Empire, I asked Andersen and I to select eight martial arts officers and Tracy to look for research materials.

"Eight? There should be 20 more recruiting slots?

Orcott asks back in wonder.

"Lord Kitamizato suddenly did not employ 20 people from the first year, first employing about 10 people, the remaining 10 over a couple of years.

If we hire the maximum number of people this year and we want people after next year, we said we want to prevent them from not being able to hire them.

"I see... certainly not as a circumstance over here or just the test platoon. If two platoons worth of soldiers fall out, and even more so in the William relationship, don't lack the talent of Wang Capital.

King Azpar groans with his arms together.

"Besides, the idea of Lord Kitamizato is to buy all the military uniforms, prototype devices, materials, etc. for the extra 10 people.

"Hmm. Orcott, you're not wrong about Takeo either.

"Yes, if we can have 20 test platoons in about two or three years, I wonder if there are any problems.

Besides, Sir Kitamizato might as well say something.

It just doesn't make sense to gather numbers, so I think it's a solid idea as a Director's decision.

"Um, right.

"The Director General, Sir Kitamizato, tells me to confirm how long the term of office of the Dean of the College of Mages will be.

Tracy asks the Director General.

"Your Majesty, we have not been told, but Lord Kitamizato recognizes that he has also told us.

"Hmm? What do you mean?

"Yes, Lord Kitamizato said I should work here a little more because I have absolutely no control over my preparations in Elvis territory, and it doesn't make sense to come all of a sudden.

"Well... I don't have to do my current job anymore at the stage where the tip is out...

Tracy is the Dean of the College, so there will be some HR and succession afterwards.

Meyer and Andersen are also captains, so you have a choice of appointment and a succession.

Chief of the Wang Du Defense Corps, Chief Inspector General, please adjust the schedule so that it is not impossible.

"" Ha!

The two snort.

"All three of them have had a hard time working for the King's Capital.

From now on, show your strength under Takeo.

As for the circular, it would officially be a carriage to be served after the award of the title of Takeo.

Until then, it shall serve concurrently.

"" "Ha!

Meyer and Andersen, Tracy respond.

"And that's it.

... Meyer and Andersen, Tracy stay on the spot. Let's have a little chat.

The others had a hard time.

"" "Ha!

The Chief of the Wang Du Defense Corps, the Chief Inspector General and Orcott left.

"Gone?

King Azpar whines a little after the three of them have left.

"Yes, Your Majesty.

Andersen answers.

"Meyer, Andersen, the third prince and his wife and Takeo, call me in line.

Talk inside.

"" Ha!

Meyer and Andersen exit.

"Tracy, I'm sorry, but I need you to bring me a chair for a few people from the next room.

"I'm in awe.

Tracy was ready for everyone to come.

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in King Azpar's study.

King Azpar, the third prince and his wife, Takeo and the others, all lined up and Meyers.

"You've all gathered. I'm sorry about all of a sudden.

Everyone snorts.

"Well. Takeo, are you sure you want to hire these three?

"Yes, we will hire you as long as you and your family are not rejected.

"Um. Meyer, Andersen, Tracy.

You're all three really ready to work under Takeo, aren't you?

"" "Yes!

"Um, well.

Takeo, will you tell us the fundamental story of your Lord's birth and this institute?

"... do I need to?

Takeo asks back with his neck tilted.

"There is.

At least three executives of your laboratory need to know where the Lord comes from, or they'll be suspicious of your future actions, right?

King Azpar says with a bitter smile, and so do the Williams.

"Really... so you start with me.

Takeo started talking about his origins.

"" "Mmm..." "

Meyer, Andersen and Tracy are thinking.

"Your Majesty, I knew you didn't even clap.

You don't seem to believe me... "

Takeo was talking about his origins and the general history of small arms, as well as the considerations of small arms developers.

"Um, I guess.

I have seen the power of Takeo's modified small guns.

I can listen to you with a sense of reality... but what about the three of you?

"Sire, I'm watching that fight too, so I can determine the credibility of that story, but...

Andersen and Tracy are the problem.

Meyer says with a bitter smile.

"Me and Leila should have the same sentiments as your father and the First Kingsguard, but... is Alma difficult?

"I believe in your father-in-law and William.

If you also saw that Mr. Takeo is not the one to tell these lies, you would understand.

Alma snorts.

"So the real aim of the institute, Your Majesty, is to have Sir Kitamizato do research on small arms?

Tracy asks.

"Um, you do at first. What does Takeo think?

"Yes.

I think it is correct to say that small arms are also to be studied.

I've talked to the three of you about studying protective equipment and tactics, so it's like a subject matter to study.

Besides, as I said earlier, no one is willing to dominate a weapon that can easily exert the equivalent of a magician's force.

Because if weapons spill, we could strangle ourselves.

But since such a weapon was created in a neighboring country, I was wondering if you could think of it as a research institute to develop defensive equipment as soon as possible.

So for the time being, we want to focus on developing protective equipment, not weapons.

"Right, that would be a good policy for now.

Takeo, do you have eyes on the shield?

"We make sure that it doesn't penetrate with the thickness of the iron plate used for the full plate, so we're figuring out how to shield the iron plate with the same thickness.

I wish I could have a light, sturdy shield.

"Hmm.

But only a shield makes a lot of sacrifices.

Can't the little gun itself do anything about it?

"Right.

There's no way to get rid of a small gun, but there's a way to make your opponent devalue the small gun he's equipped with.

"Is there such a way?

Tracy asks.

"There are two factors that we consider to be a threat to small arms, namely that those without magic aptitudes can carry out attacks similar to magic, and that the magician's range is 400 meters compared to 200 meters, which cannot be countered by current methods of warfare.

If you can't get rid of a small gun, give it a first shot at a range of 450m to 500m and you'll lose your advantage.

"Can you do that?

Alma asks Takeo.

"Mr. Alma... I did this before, didn't I?

Takeo says with a bitter smile.

"Well, Mr. Takeo shot the Auga at 550m.

At that time, they said 600 meters from the castle gate, so I thought I'd shelled 600 meters all the way until I saw the report.

Layla laughs bitterly.

"Ah!"

Nod as Alma remembered.

"And that's right.

I made the anti-weapon at some point.

There are substitutes that have completed both the test operation and the field test.

"But you needed 150 magic.

If you're going to use so much magic, clearly, you won't be able to use it on the battlefield.

Then it's better to get Takeo to build a shield, get close, and then start shelling.

... Meyer, what magic is as powerful as a Takeo gun?

"Yes.

Right... about 80 magic powers on Fire, right?

However, the range is 200 m. More than that, the power should be considerably reduced.

"Hmm. Tracy, is there any way to make the magician's range from 200m to 450m today?

"Yes... simply put, you can do it theoretically if you double the amount of magic.

That just sounds like a tough image to hit 400m.

Plus double the amount of magic... the average magician's magic power right now is definitely between 2,500 and 3,000, so I think he'll be able to shoot less often.

"Right... Takeo.

"Your Majesty, you want me to create magic equipment that will reduce the amount of magic consumed?

"Um, can you?

"Well... this is all out of my knowledge, so...

I'd like to ask another lab besides ours if I can.

"Really?

"Yeah, because shields want to achieve lightweight and high defense.

I think that prototyping alone would cost a lot.

When it comes to studying materials there... it can't be done as it stands at cost.

"Well... then let's do Alderson a favor.

"Yes, please.

Takeo bows his head to King Azpar.

Takeo thought, "Will the other directors say it in Alderson?"