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

Takeo and the others were taking an inn in the last town in front of the border.

I was making it a living room and two room type inn today.

"Dinner is ready.

Takeo brings the food.

"Oh, Lord Kitamizato, is that pasta dish?

"Lord, you're a tomato! It smells good!

The two people I've been waiting for say it as I give them the feeling I've been waiting for.

"Hmm... that's a little different.

This is called gnocchi.

The flour and potatoes were combined to create a sense of dust by boiling the kneaded product.

Thought I'd tangle that in a dark eyed tomato sauce and eat it.

I also have a good piece of meat.

"I don't know, is it a masterpiece?

"Ha, it's an easy dish.

Let's eat.

"" Yes.

Takeo and the others started picking up dinner.

Finishing dinner, taking a bath, Takeo and Meyer are mattered.

Mia has already slept.

"No, you think traveling is a good thing when the meal is delicious.

Meyer says it sounds like fun.

"Are you so disapproved of dried meat and bread?

Takeo asks back wondering.

"I don't know what to say... I get bored with the same flavor.

"... I've been thinking about it for a long time... why aren't cooks in this country trying to increase the variety of dishes?

"Mm-hmm... is it because most of the people are happy with the status quo?

The country is stable and the wheat is not as abundant as it is surplus, but there is also no hunger.

I have no difficulty living because there is something to work with, mainly agriculture.

"Is it an ideal nation...?

But wouldn't a stable nation like that diminish the sense of crisis?

"Right.

Non-aristocratic areas facing a few other countries have a faint sense of crisis.

"... the royal family too?

"Hmm... to be honest, the royals aren't thinking that much of a national crisis either.

His Majesty was thinking of letting the two princes go close to the border once and for all to make them feel at risk.

So I know it's somewhat more than the central aristocrats... but still, it's probably less of a crisis when viewed as a whole country.

Plus, I've had decent combat experience with other countries. This country hasn't had one in 100 years.

"I have been briefed that we are at regular wars with the United States of Wilip, the Katlanda Empire, the Demon Kingdoms and each of them?

"You're on the surface.

But the substance is different.

War has a date and time arrangement in advance in both countries.

"What?"

Takeo said, "What do you mean we discuss it in advance?" I'm surprised.

"Is the arrangement a little different... that's what I said because it's my feeling.

In fact, a declaration of war is made by the other country.

So, there's a war a month after we get back to you.

The place is mostly a meadow between Guan and Guan.

"... yeah... well... I can understand.

I mean, war has procedures, right?

"You will.

So, we have roughly the same number of stares for each other, and after a small battle, it ends as a 'draw with a long period of stares'.

This has been the form of war for the last 100 years, hasn't it?

Takeo said, "Exercise?" and twist his head.

"Is that it? Sure... Mr. Andersen said, 'I'm breathing on some battlefield'?

"Oh, that's a few units of the King's Capital Guard will be temporarily integrated under the command of each prince at His Majesty's command.

It's a lot harder when each knight or soldier gets exhausted in a small battle, so sometimes we have a small battle with our enemies.

You call that breathlessness.

Meyer says with a bitter smile.

"... Hmm.

Well... good.

I kind of get it.

Takeo decided to think briefly, "I guess the top are avoiding frontal collisions with each other".

I guess it doesn't make sense to think deeply about that.

"... Lord Kitamizato, you made a fool of yourself, didn't you?

"Yes. Can that be called war? Isn't that what you call an inter-state exercise?

Takeo narrows his eyes and answers because Meyer looks surprised and asks.

"Well... that opinion has also been expressed by the civil servants of the Wang Capital, and I naturally doubt it if you'd just listen to me...

It's a tense stare because it can be attacked if you create a gap against the target.

If there's a gap between them, I'll be ready to attack.

"... what do you do if you or someone overwhelmingly drives your opponent in a small battle, for example?

"Because the situation can change at once, we have a team that has as much skill as we can draw at least a small battle.

Both here and there. "

"... because the Knights or the Wang Metropolitan Guards consolidate their sides?

"Yeah, you should be responding one step more than a soldier.

Meyer nods.

"Hmm... I see.

When they say that, it's war... and you know it, right?

"Yeah, it's a war between nations now called the norm.

But we're serious about each other.

Does Lord Kitamizato want to change that equilibrium?

"... I won't set it up from here because Count Elvis isn't after territorial expansion.

I hear that goes for the Count and His Majesty, too.

"Yes, Your Majesty's thoughts also desire domestic prosperity over territorial expansion.

"So, if there is, I will act with the best in mind for prosperity in Elvis territory.

but. "

"but?"

"At the same time, we should aim to improve the defense of soldiers belonging to each noble territory through the Institute.

I am anxious to see how long such an equilibrium between nations will be maintained.

I don't know when more than twice as many soldiers will be available... it's not what I figured out.

Then this one has to come up with a defensive method that can handle at least twice what we assume right now.

"Is that the shield?

"Yeah, it's a shield first.

We're not expanding our territory from here, but if the other side invades, we'll keep the front and not take a step back.

You should avoid exhausting the kingdom of Azpar in war by never losing no matter how many times you come.

"Don't you think about increasing the number of soldiers?

"We have heard that the total population of the Kingdom of Azpur is about 2 million, is that true?

"Right... I think it's going to be about 2.2 million soon.

"Really? Then you wouldn't expect an increase in soldiers.

"Really? Compared to the neighboring countries, they have the most people, don't they?

"When it comes to increasing the number of soldiers as the current population, that's all we're going to conscript people who work in agriculture, people who work in blacksmiths.

That is a decline in national power. Never.

Takeo says with a serious face.

"Really... then.

"Yeah, if you can't easily increase the number of soldiers, you just have to improve the quality.

"I see.

As a result, you're going to develop shields and other weapons.

Meyer nods in arms.

"We need to figure out how to make a shield but produce it in bulk...

Mr. Meyer, roughly how many soldiers are there across the country?

"There are aristocratic territories facing each country... 12,000 people.

There are about 8,000 people in Wang Du or Wang Di.

"Is that the number that pulled out the Knights?

"Yes."

"... about 20,000... monthly births. How many would go...

The immediate response to that is 12,000 soldiers from the noble territories.

I'd like to sell you in here right away... "

Takeo haunts his head.

"Thinking about it... you're in no way in the way.

"We might have to fundamentally change the way we produce weapons.

I recognize each blacksmith now?

Takeo remembers the city where the Count Elvis residence is located.

"Yeah, the country and the lords decide on the general design, but the blacksmiths think and produce the performance, etc., in each town and city.

Plus, each soldier is sourcing his own... "

"Um... do I have to talk to Mr. Elvis about this?

"And say?

"Even a mass company of blacksmiths is likely to need to make it.

"Can you put together artisans with a lot of bigotry?

"Well... you'll think about that later, won't you?

Mr Meyer. Please send letters to Mr Andersen and Mr Tracy.

"What do you want to send?

"Right.

Keep an eye on it and whether you can find shields all over the country so you can prepare shield materials.

And... Mr. Meyer, do you remember the inquirer when we got here?

"Yes."

"Let me go to the inquirer over there and make a request to buy the average shield used in the Wilip Union and the Katlanda Empire.

"You're the one without magic.

"Yeah, if it's magical, it's good with exclusion because the strength of the shield would be high in the first place.

Now it will be unbeatable to think about the shields of those who have no general magic aptitude.

And tell Mr. Andersen to figure out how to test the shield.

Implementation is ahead, but if you take it easy, you might come up with a good idea.

"Yes, I understand.

Meyer thought about the content of the nodding letter.