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

"" Excuse me.

Takeo and Alice come into the small hall side by side and stand beside the chair in front of them.

"Takeo, thank you for your visit to the Katlanda Empire.

"Ha! Your Majesty, thank you for your words of labor.

"I'm sorry about Cliff's side room, too.

Let me hear it too.

"Ha! I understand.

"Um. So shall we sit down and talk?

Takeo and Alice meet the people at the window before sitting down.

"Well, who did you bring?

"I've brought them all.

Mia and the others wish to keep it under Her Highness Anne.

"Hmm. What does it say to everyone?

"When I go say hello to the investors. I'm only saying not to be rude because I'm Count Elvis' boss.

"Right.

Then I guess it's recognition as a grand aristocrat.

"Yes.

Also, the journey explains His Highness Cliff and His Highness Neil.

I didn't say anything about His Highness William or that His Highness Leila is Miss Alice's sister.

"Right... okay.

Okay, Takeo, I'm listening briefly, but I need you to report on your visit to the Katlanda Empire.

"Yes, I'm in awe.

Takeo explained the journey sequentially.

"The pulling of artisans from the Katlanda Empire and the employment of a butler of slaves, as well as two children of the Crown Princess and Elf...

Takeo, don't be too thick.

King Azpar says with a sigh.

"It's going to be.

"That's... admittedly.

Orcott, my country would have recognized you as a people if you would have complied with the law, whether you were an elf or an animal man.

"Yes.

When it comes to slavery, Sir Kitamizato's thinking is legitimate in a way.

It is dangerous under circumstances where you leave our country on your own and are not ready to be given the big name 'kidnapped lords'.

So I don't think it's a mistake to use the system of slavery for the sake of restraint that we don't let ourselves act arbitrarily, even if it's legally illegal, as a ruler.

Besides, I think the employment period of 25 years is a little less appropriate as an employment contract than other soldiers.

"What do you mean?

King Azpar urges Orcott to follow.

"As a country, we ask that the slave contract be broken, as is customary, but we decide that it is possible for Lord Kitamizato to enter into a firm employment contract, to be fulfilled in conjunction with the slave contract, and to include the wording that the term of office expires on a contract of up to 25 years.

"Hmm... setting a precedent for others?

"I'm pretty sure I couldn't force you to discard what you've been contracting in other countries until now.

Therefore, based on this contract of Sir Kitamizato, I think I will try to create an additional text to the slave contract clause: 'If you do not approve of entering into a slave contract domestically, but you have entered into a slave contract in another country, you will terminate it (...) with a maximum of 25 years from the contract date'.

"Hmm... sounds like there's going to be a backlash from some luxury..."

"There will be... especially where we are facing the Wilip Union or something...

But we make provision in the Slavery Pact clause in the first place for slavery, but it's only a thing that we shouldn't contract slavery domestically... although the means have been taken to come to contract in another country through that loophole.

"I don't think I can crush all the loopholes in the law.

"Yes. There is no such thing as perfect law.

I wondered where the loopholes would come out.

"Okay. Orcott, Clark, I need you to discuss that area at the Council of Lords.

"" I'm in awe.

Orcott and Clark reply.

"Well, next thing you know about the elves...

Well, this is basically the same idea as a slave butler.

"Yes, the basics are together.

Besides, I wasn't sure who to negotiate with... and I felt like working against us even when we were crossed into freedom... and first I asked because I thought it might be best to incorporate it into the lab exam platoon framework at private expense from us to teach common sense, etc., and then let them go through all sorts of occupations to be free.

"Mm-hmm. I think it's a good idea for Takeo, but what does Orcott think?

"Wouldn't you mind?

Besides, Your Majesty, I'm wondering if this could be used for publicity in a way.

"Hmm... I see.

You think it's gonna be a propaganda for a capacitarian national style that makes it possible to place heterogeneous people in superior institutions?

"Yes.

On the contrary, I think there are people who would be surprised to hear a lot about Sir Kitamizato, so let's just say we gave permission for the inclusion of the Fae.

"I see.

Make it one of the solutions to your previous concerns... "

"Is that a concern?

Clark listens back.

"Yeah. Speaker Clark.

Our country employs soldiers without regard to race.

But if you look at the actual soldier breakdown, everything is a human species.

"... I suppose that's because you don't come even when you call for recruits?

"That's what the field and local nobles say.

But the human resources bureau in Wangdu has another idea.

"... that there is a difference in treatment between different races?

"That and the possibility that the Lords do not recognize the Fae.

Lord Alice, how is Count Elvis dealt with?

"My grandfather laments that he won't come if he recruits.

"So why don't you think you're coming?

"Uh... it's..."

Alice asks Takeo for salvation with her gaze.

"So why do you think Sir Kitamizato does not think that the Fae gather in the Earl of Elvis territory to recruit soldiers?

"Isn't it because of the low pay in the first place as one of the factors?

"Ugh... Dear Takeo.

Takeo didn't hesitate to say what Alice had thought but didn't say. It made me cry a little.

"Is that all?

Alice's eyes pick on Orcott's inquiry.

"... at least Count Elvis was just surprised by the rarity when I picked up Mia the Fairy and subordinated him, so I don't think he's the one making the rejection solely on the grounds that he's a demon like the King's Capital wants.

"Really... Lord Alice, Sir Kitamizato.

It's not like the King's Capital thinks anything of Count Elvis.

I apologize for asking a few questions that gave me a slight sense of determination.

"No...

"I know what Wang Du thinks.

Elvis territory has suffered two demonic raids in recent years.

The inhabitants have also sacrificed themselves, so you won't have a choice if you think the lords themselves are letting you recruit hatred.

"Think Sir Kitamizato is different?

"Adjacent to the demonic kingdom, it is the usual routine to see beastmen even in the territory.

It is not so much the demon kingdom as the demon kingdom in general that we are at war, and I wonder if the auga and goblins are only a perception of a vermin... rather I think it is more consciously dangerous for a nobleman who faces the Katlanda Empire and does not normally live with demons.

"... fear coming from ignorance..."

King Azpar makes a difficult face in Takeo's words.

"If you're not used to it, you don't know how to handle demons.

Clark nods as he arms around.

"Well, we'll have to leave the matter of recruiting soldiers to the provinces.

It's not like we're going to get results soon.

Clark, Orcott, is that a college to teach you stuff like that?

Didn't I? "

"" Ha!

Clark and Orcott snorted.

"Well, this time, both the Beast Man and the Elf will have no problem if they sign a firm employment contract.

Think about the future promotion of heterogeneous employment in Wang Du.

Takeo doesn't have to worry.

"Yes."

Takeo snorted at King Azpur's summation.