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

Takeo and the others are exchanging the first two and finishing dinner, making a joke while they have tea.

Mia and Tama are already asleep.

By the way, Takeo was in charge of the cooking, and the ingredients ended up collecting all the ingredients we bought with potato salad and shiitake stock soup.

"Ha... I didn't know you could cook that good with just those ingredients."

Meyer says pleasantly and the other two nod happily.

"Oh, you want something to drink.

"Oh, there was a brandy in our room.

Follett answers Takeo's grunt.

"Really... can I have one?

It would be just right for sleeping drinks.

The men snort at Takeo's words.

"Yes, I'll bring it.

and Follett exits once.

"So? What do you say, Bart?

Meyer asks Burt.

"... what is it? First Kingsguard Squad Commander... what about that niña?

"Huh? It must be a prenup, right?

Takeo also asks.

"Ha!?... wait a minute!?

How could you talk like that!?

Bart is surprised.

"... because... we're single with each other.

That kind of payback... not yet.

Meyer groans boringly.

"Hey. I thought it was funny.

Takeo makes it look boring too.

"No... you're on a mission like that, aren't you?

"" So?

Takeo and Meyer listen back.

"You'll be a mess on duty to the boulder.

Bart says as he sweats.

"... well, if it interferes with the mission, it's a problem...

What do you think of Lord Kitamizato?

"Why don't we just kiss for now?

"Ha!?

"It's a joke.

It's a bad idea to get in the way of a mission, but...

When you came into this room, you obviously had nothing but a crunch between your boss and his men, right?

You're pretending to be a couple, not a trip between friends, right?

Are you doing well?

It will be up to them to marry or not.

Isn't it also a problem that, from the outside, there's obviously no sense of conjugality?

If you can't feel like a couple, you can feel like a lover.

I'm not asking you to have sex or kiss me, but please make it a little softer by tomorrow morning.

"Yes... I get it.

Bart replies in a drooling manner.

And, Follett comes in knocking.

"I'm back.

"" Welcome back.

Takeo and Meyer speak up.

"Hmm? Bart, what's wrong?

It's drooling.

"No! Nothing!

"Really... Lord Kitamizato, I brought a glass for a number of people at once.

"Yes, thank you.

Well, let's have a light drink and go to bed.

"" Yes.

"... yes.

The four of them prepared each of the liquor for sleeping.

That's how we talked a lot about...

"With that said, Mr. Meyer, I've been wondering.

"Yes, what is it?

"Why is the kingdom of Azpar called a prince by the king's children?

Takeo raises questions.

"Hmm...

Well, normally, an emperor's child is a prince, and a king's child is a prince.

It actually stems from the founding of this country.

"Yes."

"The first emperor of this country in the first place."

"The first emperor? Aren't you the king?

Takeo asks in surprise.

"No. Well, I'll be brief.

Originally, the western side of what is now the Katlanda Empire and the Kingdom of Azpur was one country.

The name of the country at that time was the Katlanda Empire.

And about a thousand years ago, I decided to entrust the eastern side of the country to you, the brother of the then Katlanda Emperor.

I referred to that country as the Azpar Empire.

So, about 600 years ago now, in adopting the aristocracy, I changed it from empire to kingdom, because the then king Azpar was the king's child, but not to erase his fringe with the Katlanda Empire, and the child was made a prince and a princess, not a prince.

And so far there has been no particular inconvenience, so no changes have been made.

By the way, his current Majesty is the 34th generation, but algebra counts from the Empire.

"... why is there a war in a fraternal state...

Hmm? No... is that why it's a war?

"Oh? Does Lord Kitamizato know the great name of war?

Meyer asks pleasantly.

"I don't think so... but is the Katlanda Empire seeking territorial return?

"Correct.

"Have you brought up a thousand years ago?

Takeo is confused.

"Yeah. So as for our side of the kingdom of Azpur, 'I have trouble being brought up with such an old thing. The land was transferred from the then Katlanda Emperor and cannot be returned because it has been in control and operation for a thousand years'," a war ensues by sending a no sentence.

"They transferred the territory, not the separation independence, right?

I don't think there's a problem... with the Katlanda Empire saying it's separatist independence or something?

"Correct.

I haven't seen the declaration of war either, but every time His Majesty says' Separate Independence Again 'with a sigh of stupidity, so I'm sure.

"Well, historical awareness has its place.

As for the Kingdom of Azpur, it's a tricky thing... but from the side of the Katlanda Empire, you're perceiving it as a legitimate land ruler... a hassle.

Takeo says with a sigh.

"Yes, you're right.

Everyone snorted at Takeo's words.

"Lord Kitamizato, do you think there is a solution?

"I guess not.

Takeo answers instantly.

"Is it not possible even for Lord Kitamizato?

"There is no solution at a time when there are no assertive mistakes both in the first place.

1000 years of effective control on the one hand. The other is control of the ancient lands.

"That's all I ask, though the Katlanda Empire sounds more like a legitimate statement.

Bart says as he puts his arms together.

"Really? I think the older the effective control goes, the more effective it will be.

A thousand years of long-term rule means that the people of Azpar have lived there for generations.

Can those who are stained with the kingdom of Azpur live in the Katlanda Empire?

I wonder what the Katlanda Empire is going to do when it restores its territory to its inhabitants living in Soco?

"What would you do if you were Lord Kitamizato?

Follett asks.

"Me?... if you get some territory of an enemy country...

Um... you can't answer that you don't need it, can you?

Takeo thinks a little and asks back.

"Yes."

"Right.

There are two options on the part of the governor. Eliminate the residents currently living there and open them up to the public anew, or don't exclude them and take them in as they are.

I guess it's just one of them.

Either way, it looks rough.

"Really?

Bart asks.

"Yeah.

Eliminating the former and opening it to the public means killing or moving...

There will be dissatisfaction from families who have been in Soko for generations in the first place, and if you do something so coercive, the enemy country will not shut up.

It's a war outbreak.

The latter keeps the inhabitants of the enemy countries intact, so... there's going to be civil unrest.

If I were an enemy country, I'd keep a few of my residents from the intelligence unit and scout the inside out, so...

Oh, this one's all going to be a war from civil unrest.

I don't want to be such a hassle.

That's why I don't need it. I wish I could return it immediately and get the consideration for money.

Do you want to continue strengthening Seki's defense with that money?

Takeo says with a sigh.

"So do you think Lord Kitamizato is willing to invade and not give in?

Bart asks.

"Yeah. I don't think it's in the kingdom of Azpur that we need to wage a foreign war.

There is no shortage of agricultural land, nor is it overpopulated.

There's no point in listening to what they have to say over there and making concessions.

What's in it for us to start a foreign war from here?

Even if you win and there's more territory, as I said earlier about the residents over there, it's just anxiety material.

Then it would be more stable domestically to go about policies in the direction of expanding agricultural land today, and I think the country will be stronger.

"Okay.

Bart and Follett listen to Takeo and give him a relief look.

"Hehe, are you both a little relieved?

Meyer says, two people nod.

"Hmm? Mr. Meyer, what am I?

Takeo asks Meyer.

"No.

I know because I'm talking to Lord Kitamizato, and I'm not worried about anything because I'm seeing combat and readiness at the Elvis family, but these two are talking for the first time today.

You're worried about who you are no matter how much the royal family admits you are.

Lord Kitamizato is too good a name.

"Merit name?... Did I put up a handle on something?

Takeo said, "Hmm?" and troubled.

"Lord Kitamizato!

To Your Majesty first. Didn't you command and annihilate the soldiers of the Elvis family brilliantly when Auga and Goblin raided!?

Plus, I stand out alone and defeat 30 Auga!

The battle of death to protect Your Majesty and the feat of not giving a single victim is a matter of skill!

Follett says with a little excitement.

"... oh... speaking of which, there were three people who were false about something, right?

... Was Mr. Meyer properly named?

Takeo looks at Meyer with his jit eyes as he sighs.

"Ha... Lord Kitamizato.

Alle was reflecting on His Majesty, His Highness William and His Highness Leila, so forgive me.

"Totally... if I'd known it was a king and a royal family, I would have done something more different."

"Lord Kitamizato... what's the difference?

"You've just decided to get us out of the city.

The Knights of the Elvis family and Smith Boy are with us.

"Well, usually it is, isn't it?

"You don't have to bother crossing dangerous bridges.

It would be best if you went to Count Godwin's house immediately to get your attitude in order.

"Right... that's the easy part.

"I just turned out well, so...

Ha... I don't know what to do next if the same thing happens again... "

Takeo sighs.

"Will Lord Kitamizato still do something about it then?

"You won't get a pom-pom idea every time.

I just flashed then.

Well, I'll do my best... but next... this one could be devastated.

I guess I'll have to come as ready as that.

"You don't have a chronic heart for Lord Kitamizato.

Say as Follett was impressed.

"I don't have a chronic heart.

It is the role of the governor and manager who is always asked to think the worst and to achieve the maximum.

In some circumstances, there may come a time when we have to make sure we lose half of our soldiers.

Half of them die on my orders... it's tough on me, though.

"Hehe, the soldiers will be convinced if you can see the area.

"Are you convinced... well, do you need to be prepared?

All you have to do is give the order well and respond with fewer victims.

"Yeah."

"Well... you've had a long story.

What time are you scheduled to leave tomorrow at the bell?

Takeo cuts up the story and asks Meyer.

"Right...

I think if I could get out to the 3 o'clock section bell, I'd be able to wear it a little after the 9 o'clock section bell rings.

"Okay.

Tomorrow morning and noon I'll make it, so... but I can't do it lavishly because it's only extra.

Please wake up in the morning as appropriate.

It's about a small pause at noon, so when you get to town, rendezvous with the two ahead of you and go straight to the inn.

"" "Yes.

Takeo and the others confirmed their plans for tomorrow morning and decided to go to bed today.