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

"Mr. Takeo, you're late.

Leila whines as she drinks tea.

"Well, it's about Mr. Takeo, so I guess it's taking me some time to stop by.

Alma also answers with a cup of tea.

"Um... Sister Alma, Sister Leila.

Is it okay to leave me alone?

Alice says looking at Erica and Cassandra.

William had left because King Azpur had called him.

Erica and the others were taking a serious look at the city's zoning chart that Layla had brought with her saying, "Well, try it out".

"Mm-hmm... Erica, how's it going? Anything?

Layla speaks up.

"Yes... Um... who came up with this city?

Erica responds terribly.

"Huh? What's going on?

We spent a lot of time trying to figure out a division...

Is there something wrong?

"No! Not like that!

Commercial and administrative districts by the river, industrial districts between one town... agricultural and residential districts between commercial and industrial districts... I've never seen such a vertical city.

"What kind of city do you make in the Katlanda Empire?

"Right... basically conceived in circles or squares... and I thought the whole city was basically commercial and solidified and about a few workshops to build fields outside the city.

Or would you consolidate the workshop, build fewer shops, and build fields outside the city?

Neither of us would have the idea of putting a massive district all over the city like this.

Plus it feels like there's about two blocks of space for the city.

Low on that, but I didn't know you'd surround it with a castle wall... it feels like you merged two towns if you say so clearly.

Isn't this hard for the administration? I don't think a civilian would normally say this.

"Hmm, sure.

Erica said the outline of the city goes hand in hand with the way the city was made, which was the Lord of the kingdom of Azpur.

It's a way to build a city around commerce or industry and build a field outside the walls.

Well, if it's a city that's been around for a long time, there's a place where agriculture is the main focus, commerce and industry are the latter.

Alma nods and says.

"Then why do we have to do both commerce and industry on a large scale?

"I don't know what to say... I want you to look at this map.

Leila expands the map of the territory.

"Is it a map of the territory... so what happens to this?

Cassandra urges continued explanations.

"Yeah.

The river runs upstream from the Earl of Elvis, along the way from the Earl of Godwin, downstream from the Earl of Temple and all the surrounding nobles.

"No way... you think I'm gonna use this river to make you do logistics?

In the Katlanda Empire, logistics is a front carriage.

Erica asks in surprise.

"Yeah, you're right.

And the idea is to get the goods produced in the industrial district delivered quickly to each noble territory.

"I see... is it certainly more efficient than going individually by road... but isn't the ship less transported than the front carriage?

Erica asks.

"That's right.

I wonder if that area will be a challenge in the future.

"Really?

... you have a lot to do.

Erica puts her arms together and worries.

and the door is knocked, and Amy comes in when Alma gives her permission.

"Sister Alma, Sister Leila, excuse me.

"Is that it, Amy? What's the matter with you?

"Mr. Takeo was caught by your grandfather, so I came instead.

"... is something wrong?

"No, I met my grandfather, my father, and my uncles on their way here and said, 'Just fine!' and."

"What are you doing, my men..."

Alma sighs.

"So, I have a message from Mr. Takeo to Alice. 'I'll just get it over with, so please wait.' and."

"Okay.

Alice nods.

"Um... this one's for sure..."

Cassandra asks if it's a favorite.

"Ah, this child is Amy Neil Azpearl, the eldest daughter of second prince Neil.

"Your Highness, next time, I'm Erica Kiros, who has become an advisor to the Third Prince family.

This is my squire, Cassandra Labal.

I'm from the Katlanda Empire.

Cassandra will also make a meeting to explain Erica.

"Yes, you were there when you joined Mr. Takeo and the others.

Best wishes.

Sisters, you have nevertheless often sidelined those from other countries.

Ask the Almas after Amy meets Erica and the others.

"Well, basically, you'll always be with two of our Knights, and I'll be watching you.

Besides, we're the newest city. I want all kinds of opinions.

"Really?

If it was decided by the 3rd Crown Prince and his wife, the 2nd Crown Prince family (us) has nothing to say about it.

But... are these guys sideroom candidates?

Amy says as she looks at Erica.

"" Huh!?

Erica and the others solidify.

"Hmm? What makes you think that?

"It is unusual to sidestep those who have just come from another country.

I wonder if there is any intention.

This is also true of the fact that Mr. Takeo was brought in as if he were walking in clothes, and the second prince family was followed by the first prince family, so I was wondering if it could be streamlined.

"Oh, I see.

But I don't know if it's there at the moment.

"Right.

As far as I'm concerned, if Erica is willing to marry, and she likes William, thinks about running the territory, and doesn't despise us...?

says Alma as he thinks.

"Ah... you know, won't His Highness go in?

"William will be fine.

Because I liked Erica.

"Really?

"Yeah... I definitely like that one.

Did Leila find out?

"Yes, you behaved strangely.

Especially your fingers? We used to rub our fingers together frequently.

It was a behavior I had never done before, and the atmosphere was similar when I proposed to me.

"Yes, can Leila tell there?

I knew I had eyes.

It was similar when I first welcomed Leila to the King's Capital... and I don't know what to say... for now William will preach later.

"I'll join you.

Leila and Alma snorted.

"So, Erica wanted to get married... what do you think?

Alice asks.

"Mmm... I don't know.

I've never decided who to marry myself. "

"Well... then I want you to know a little bit about William.

If you can't get married because you know it, that's fine, and if there's something you like and you're in agreement with William, you can get married.

It's not about saying it's impossible and making it a side room, and it's just fine if Mr. Erica likes it. You can have them shake it up big.

However, if it's going to be a side room, it's conditional on not scorning me or Leila and giving the first priority to the Kingdom of Azpur.

"Sister Alma, you know a lot better than that.

Says Leila as she looks at Alma.

"Huh... if you look at William's condition... that's exactly like when Leila was there.

So I don't want to do Isakoza with the Queen, and I don't want to do it with her.

The 3rd Crown Prince family is like home training. I don't want to go out of my way to start a political dispute.

"Wow... okay.

Erica nodded with admiration as she looked at Alma, "How nostalgic is the royal chamber?"