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

Takeo had explained the content of the earlier discussion to Anita and Mirko.

Without saying exactly what concerns Takeo's origins, I told him that the Kingdom of Kolatl is a nation that does not exist now.

"... that our country is no longer there?

Mirko says as he turns his stunned eyes to Victor.

"At least as things stand, there is no state called the Kingdom of Corattle.

It was about 100 years ago that the border line between the current kingdom of Azpur and the demonic kingdom was almost fixed, so it would have existed at least 200-500 years ago.

Victor captures it.

"Anita, Mirko, I repeat, you don't know the kingdom of Azpar or the demon kingdom, do you?

"Yes.

I wonder if the hostile country... was the Azpur Empire.

How's your sister?

"I think I was also said to be an Azpearl Empire... maybe not for sure"

The words of Anita and Mirko give a surprise look to all the Meyers King's Capital defensemen.

"The Azpur Empire... was the name before the founding of the Kingdom of Azpur, wasn't it?

Alice says as she thinks.

"Ha... this could be pretty much definitive.

Takeo says with a sigh.

"" Confirmed?

Anita and Mirko turn to Takeo.

"Anita, Mirko.

Listen carefully, both of you.

"" Yes!

"At least as things stand, I don't think your homeland is in this world.

We don't know how to get back there, assuming you're from the past.

Maybe you'll meet your genealogy in the demonic kingdom and nearby countries... descendants and people of the same race, but we, who belong to the kingdom of Azpur, can't help you at the moment.

"Is it difficult?

"Yeah.

First of all, it's difficult to enter the demonic kingdom from the kingdom of Azpur.

You need a cross-border permit to cross the country, but you will be a national of our country when you have a permit... so you will need to come back even if you go over there.

Meyer explains.

"That's right.

Anita nods.

"Besides, if you go across the border without going through Guan Guan, and the guards can't provide you with your identity if you're stopped, then the worst thing you can do is arrest... you'll be caught normally.

As it stands, no one defends me because I don't have a state to which I belong.

Takeo says as he makes a difficult face.

"Mm-hmm... even an elf?

Mirko asks.

"Well... I think the cheap idea of admitting it because it's of the same race is a little dangerous.

We're human species, but that doesn't mean we're slow to judge human species.

Besides, I hear the elves are either exclusive to other races.

You admit you're of the same race from outside who don't belong in our own country... and you guys are still young looking.

I think the adults would be suspicious to be traveling in that capacity.

"Mm-hmm... indeed, Master Kitamizato is right.

But wouldn't it be the same if we were in this country?

Anita asks.

"Yeah. But

For example, can you work for me and become a citizen?

"" Huh!?

Anita and Mirko are amazed.

"Like Viktor and Gina, you could retire with your tenure expiring as having a 25-year employment contract... and there would be a lot of different ways to do it.

Well, I'll let you screw it.

Takeo says as he thinks.

"Um... working under Master Kitamizato means... what do you do?

"What's left is the lab's exam platoon frame, right?

"Laboratory test platoon?

"Well, are you about to prototype or think about tactics?

It's just that the area where the institute is located is next to the Demon Kingdom.

So there's a chance you'll have to join the war.

So far, the king of this country is only in defense because he's not willing to do territorial expansion... but he says the Beast Man and the Orga are the opponents.

"Um! Is it possible to fight the elves!?

"You can say it without it.

But neither the kingdom of the elves nor the elf territory within the Demon King will be far away and confrontation will be normal.

"Really..."

Mirko makes a complicated look.

"By the way, even if you join my test platoon and participate in the war, you are strictly prohibited from contacting the other soldier.

"Huh?"

Anita speaks out.

"Hmm.

You can't let soldiers defending your country take the initiative and talk to opponents in battle.

Besides, we probably won't be in the fight.

Reconnaissance should be the main task because of the small number of people.

In that sense, it's your job to be close to them, but you shouldn't be found by them.

If your opponent finds you in enemy territory... "

"And?"

Mirko asks.

"It could kill you without question.

"Huh?"

"In my imagination, you won't infiltrate deep into the other person's territory.

If I were to, I think the main task would be reconnaissance of the position of the opponent, such as placement from the rear or side.

From the enemy soldiers' point of view, the enemy soldiers would not be taken prisoner if they were on the rear or flanks sniffing around.

"Um... what do you think we'll do?

"Is it a public execution in front of the soldiers to demoralize the other soldiers?

"" Hino!

Anita and Mirko tremble.

"I don't think so. I'm talking about not contacting you on your own.

Well, that's not how a full-scale war goes.

"Is that true?

"Yeah. It would be about once every few years.

There's another reason to ban contact with it.

"What is that?

"To protect our people.

"To protect?

"That's right.

I think reconnaissance missions would normally be done by about three people without doing it alone.

One reckless action puts the other two at risk of losing their lives as well.

Anita, Mirko, acting on your own will lead to the life of a fellow patient.

So you need to swear to your heart that if you're coming to my platoon, you're not going to act on your own.

As far as I've heard, you guys aren't trained for soldiers, so you're treated like a recruit.

If you're coming, I'll have my boss ready, so if you encourage me to train properly as a soldier, I'm sure you'll get the knowledge around there and have no problem with it.

"" Huh.

They nodded vaguely.