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

in the Office of the Dean of the College of Magicians

"Heh, that's what Andersen was like when he got tamed.

I thought you had your hands on Andersen.

That was the rumor.

"Not at all.

I got a fierce attack from my daughter-in-law, and when I realized it, I went around and said, 'Are you getting married?' You were solidified.

Well, in the end, I'm not dissatisfied with my wife because the hang-up was just that.

"It's obvious.

I guess it was a combination of talent, huh? What was your number when you graduated?

"Sure... I came to the 1st Knights at number 2.

You're my first man.

"And I handcaged the rookie.

"... that's just how it turned out.

Tracy was married at some point.

How did it go?

"Us?

I was in the HR department of Royal Castle.

"Affairs within the royal castle?

"I wonder if there was a woman in a civilian inside the royal castle," Andersen tilts his neck.

"Oh... you did a beautiful job, didn't you?

I didn't know you were Speaker Clark's granddaughter until I promised to marry you.

"Ha!?

"Wouldn't you be surprised?

You're in trouble because you're not telling me at all... even if you're dating me.

"No, no, no. You, why don't you notice?

"I don't know.

My date was near the royal castle, and at the time I was an exclusive royal magician's unit, so I lived in a room in the royal castle and the curfew was tighter than my wife's.

"So, I promised to marry you and go say hello to your family... and there was Speaker Clark and the others.

"... yeah, don't be surprised.

"I greeted you with an upright immobility.

Tracy says with a laugh.

"You've forgiven me well.

"Oh, 'cause I don't like it except this guy,' he's been saying for a long time.

And he asked everyone at work to keep it to themselves.

Yeah, yeah, Andersen. I have a knight's title, too, don't I?

"If it were the Royal Enchantress Corps, you would also be awarded the title Sora.

Wait... did you tell Speaker Clark about the transfer?

"No? I didn't say that, did I?

"Shouldn't I tell you?

"I don't know... well, if Andersen says so, should I say it?

I'll discuss it with my wife today.

"Do that.

And, the door to the room is knocked, and when Tracy replies, "Go ahead," Genie comes in.

"Excuse me.

This is Genie Browse, number 409.

I came to talk to the Dean of the College about something.

... Dean of the College, were you a customer?

Um... I'm sorry.

Genie says hello and then bows her head when she realizes that Andersen is here.

"Yes, welcome.

Nothing. I'm fine.

And, are the two of you in the back also consulting?

"" Yes.

There were two people who found out that Genie was turning back on Tracy's words.

"Excuse me, this is No. 423 Kay Cade.

"I'm Pamela Cohen, number 412.

Kay and Pamela come in to say hello.

"Um... shall I ask you while you sit on the couch?

Andersen, can you move next to me?

Browse, Cade, Cohen. Prepare tea for the number of people.

"Yes, Dean of the College.

Genie replies and starts preparing tea.

Andersen started cleaning up the sofa book beside him without saying anything.

"Well... you'll be fine because I've already introduced myself last time.

Yeah, well, I'll tell the three of you, me and Andersen are classmates at the College of Mages.

Besides, don't worry, he's the King's Capital Guard, so I won't divulge any statements outside.

"" "Yes.

Three people nod.

"Is that good for Andersen, too?

"Yeah, let me promise you I won't tell you the story here outside.

"Thank you.

Now... can I assume that the fact that the three of you are here is about the lab test platoon?

"Yes."

Genie replies and the two remaining snort.

"Hmm... but I have nothing particular to say from this one.

Browse, spit out what you think and what you're worried about.

"... yes.

Genie started talking about the ideas she had been making in the past few days.

Tracy and Andersen arm in arm, while Kay and Pamela listen seriously.

"I really... can't get the possibility of the extinction of my magical aptitude out of my mind, so... I'm dying to decide..."

Genie was talking in tears as her emotions got higher at the end.

"Hmm...

What will Cohen do, by the way?

You have been nominated by Sir Kitamizato for a nomination.

"Ha... yes!

I'll take it!

Sure, Jee... I know what Mr. Browse is worried about, but I'm a man of whether or not I'll be hired for some clerical way if I keep going.

Sir Kitamizato picked me up like that. I can't be happier.

Let me try my best.

Pamela replies with a lively face.

"Okay.

Um... Andersen, what do you think?

"Right.

I understand Mr. Cohen's determination.

Besides, I think Mr. Browse is right.

I know I'm still young, and I'm afraid I'll lose my magical aptitude if I think about the future as well.

But... "

Andersen makes a difficult face there separating words.

"Yeah.

I don't think the test platoon will serve if you're so scared of losing your magical aptitude.

"Huh?"

Genie looks surprised.

"Fear is nothing but pain.

It comes to me mentally to do the exam scared every time.

Exam platoons are not the same as Wang Du Defense Corps or anything that bothers you.

"Mr. Browse, in our adult opinion, you'd be happier not to be on the test platoon.

"Really..."

Genie drips.

"Browse, I don't know if that helps... but shall we talk about when we decide where we're going to get our jobs?

I was lost in the Knights of the Lords or the 1st Knights or the 2nd Knights or so.

How was Andersen "?

"I was lost in the 1st Knights or the Royal Knights, weren't I?

"" "Huh?

The three are astonished.

They were all worried where only the best people could go.

I was reminded that the two people in front of me were clearly in single-digit order.

"In the end, I and Andersen both chose one...

You'll regret it.

"Huh? Do you still regret being able to pick the top jobs like that?

Kay says in surprise.

"Yeah, I ended up going to the 1st Knights...

I have thought many times that if I were to be a Knights with Your Highness...

"I mean, yeah.

Whatever choice you make, you'll probably regret it.

It doesn't matter if it's top or bottom.

I thought this would have better results then...

Browse, you will have regrets either way, whether you join the Elvis family's magician platoon or the exam platoon.

That can't be helped.

It still looks better if you didn't choose.

"Yes... I get it.

No. 409 Genie Browse... I decline Sir Kitamizato's request to join the Exam Platoon... we will.

"... are you sure you're okay?

"Yes. I was horrified when you asked me about my troubles and told me I shouldn't be a college director.

Probably wouldn't have gone on in my exam platoon.

It's a good cut.

"Really, I get it.

By the way, Browse said no, so Cade has a choice, what do you want to do?

"Depending on the terms, I'm thinking of accepting it.

Kay answers instantly without even thinking about it.

"Huh!? Hey Kay! Are you okay?

You might lose your magical aptitude!?

"I'm Genie, I wanted to be a soldier in the Elvis family more than I wanted to be in the Mage Platoon.

Magic suitability doesn't matter that much.

Besides... what do you mean, "exam platoon" doesn't sound funny?

"Don't be funny. You decide where to work!?

"Yeah. I was wondering if I could be if you could build an institute on Elvis territory.

"Cade, there's no problem there.

I think Sir Kitamizato will build an institute in the city where the Elvis family is located.

Tracy says with a bitter smile.

"Okay. Okay, then.

No. 423 Kay Cade will accept your enlistment request to the Exam Platoon.

Kay replies with a serious face.

"Is that... an easy thing to decide?

I was worried about... "

Genie groans in dismay.

"Cade, Cohen, are you sure you want to accept enlistment into the exam platoon from Sir Kitamizato, both names?

"" Yes.

Kay and Pamela reply.

"Okay.

So, do you have anything else to discuss?

"" "No.

and take a seat when you answer Tracy's question.

"Excuse me, Dean of the College.

The three of them left.

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Three people left the dean's office and moved out of nowhere.

"I've made up my mind.

Genie tells the two of us with a bitter smile.

"If we hadn't talked about the exam platoon in the first place, we'd have been willing to go to the magician platoon, so you wouldn't have to be sorry, would you?

Kay says sighingly.

"Genie, your face is refreshing, isn't it?

Pamela smiles and says.

"Yeah, I quit, but I'm not so shocked.

It sounds like a lie to me that I was so distressed until just now.

As the Dean of the College and Mr. Andersen put it... maybe you're glad you didn't accept it.

I'll do my best in the Mage Platoon!

Kay, good luck with Pamela.

"Yeah."

"Yes."

The three snorted at each other.

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Though Tracy and Andersen, three of whom are exiting and drinking tea on the couch.

"Well, Captain Andersen.

"What? Tracy Laboratory Director.

"Don't get your hands on the new recruits, okay?

"... say that now?

I'm fine.

Andersen and Tracy spent the afternoon laughing at each other.