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

"Er...

First of all, you're a head.

We talked about this before the manager arrived, but I'll do it again.

I'll have two types of hats made.

One is made of fabric and the other is made of iron.

Here the fabric shall be a hat and the iron shall be a helmet.

"" Yes.

Everyone snorts.

"As I wrote earlier, this is the hat, this is the helmet.

Show everyone what you wrote about a cap and an iron combat helmet.

"I've explained the specifications earlier so I'll skip the details...

The hat is worn at work and the helmet is worn from the top of this hat during combat.

The helmet then protects the head as a double structure with a gap between the iron exterior and the hat it is wearing that prevents direct impact from the outside.

"... I don't know the details, but I know what the story is.

In other words, Master Kitamizato thought of a structure to avoid transmitting the impact of the blow to his head.

Store manager Ralph says as he puts his hand on his chin.

"Yes.

What do you think of the ringtone?

"I know the basics of good and bad helmets...

Whether it's up to the top of my ear or down... I feel like I don't know a lot about it unless I actually put it on.

"Right.

Shall we try it with this design for now?

That's why I need a prototype.

"Okay.

"Next, then.

"Do you still have it?

Ralph, the manager says.

"Yeah, it's the last one. For now."

"For now... is it?

"Yes, because that's all I've come up with so far.

So, do you have a down vest that you've devised before?

"Huh?... Yes. I'm ready to be commercially available soon, too, but...

Hey! Bring me the LL.

Ralph, one of the craftsmen goes in the back to the manager's words and comes right back with a down jacket in his hand.

"Dear Kitamizato, this way.

"Yes, thank you.

Consider a combat vest with the cotton removed from this vest.

First, two pockets for three fingers on the left chest.

Four for four fingers at the front stomach.

Make a total of 8 pockets at each end, left and right of your hips.

And keep this on the underside of your pocket, too.

"What kind of stuff do you store, by the way?

"Weapons such as knives, water bottles, maps, portable food... well it's a trinket.

I'm also thinking about carrying a backpack on that and this.

"I see... is there anything else?

"Make sure the collar part of the vest is not broken slightly higher.

"You put your collar up.

Do you mind if I overlap the fabric?

"I'll take care of that area.

You don't really need to make the collar itself strong.

But I don't want it to break naturally.

"Okay.

Let's do something about it.

"How long is it going to take?

"Right... uniforms and work clothes, combat vests don't take that long because you just need to make improvements.

You won't even need that much for shoes with brown shoes and machining shoes for equestrian purposes.

Well, I don't know if I can put the iron plate in... but I'll talk to you about this.

I also have a picture of a uniform hat and a work hat, so I was wondering if I could figure it out.

But... I thought the helmet was the problem.

I want you to see the 10th for this.

I'll try to shape the others in a week.

"Hmm... is that right?

However, we are not looking for finished products for shoes and helmets at this time.

Have uniforms and work clothes clothes, hats, shoes and combat vests in a week's time.

I want to test it for now, so I don't have to put iron plates in my work shoes yet.

I don't mind if you prepare leather shoes that even have thick bottom tibia.

"I'm in awe.

"How much do you think this will cost?

"... two gold coins for the suit of the order, five gold coins for the coat...

... three gold coins for uniforms and work clothes, two gold coins for vests, five silver coins for two shoes, five silver coins for helmets and five silver coins for two hats... how about 10 total gold coins for five silver coins for all expenses?

"Okay, fine there.

Mind me and the ringtone, please.

Takeo answers instantly.

"" Huh!?

I'm surprised at the faces Takeo brought in.

"Hmm?

Oh, and 12 gold coins and 5 silver coins for the cost of five more trench coats?

"Yeah!?

Lord Kitamizato! The equipment is self-managed though!?

"Really?

... No, I'll pay for this member's trench coat for now.

There's the cost of uniforms, too.

Sum it up and pull it off your paycheck.

"Okay, so please.

That's what Arkin answers.

"Hey, Mia, did you make those clothes here?

Teto asks Mia what she cares.

"Yes! You made it here, didn't you?

"Suzune! I want it too!

Teto starts snatching at the ringtone.

"Huh? And Teto?

Takeo, can you make it?

"Mr. Store Manager, can you do it?

"Yes, because Master Mia's mould is still there.

I thought it would be 7 silver coins a piece.

"Ugh... seven.

Takeo, can I borrow it before my salary?

"I didn't know you'd hear those words from the ringtone.

Right... I'll buy it. Shall I give it? Teto, keep it up.

"Is it good!?

The ringtone surprises me.

"Ha. Then it would be bad to call it free.

Teto, would you be grateful if you would answer my request someday?

"I don't mind that, but... that's all you can do, right?

"Yeah. I'm not willing to force you, but I'll tell you when that happens, so consider it.

"Yes, I understand.

Teto accepts.

"Mr. Store Manager, is the money good tomorrow?

"I don't mind.

Um... 20 gold coins for a uniform and a set of work clothes, 12 gold coins and 5 silver coins for the cost of 5 people in a trench coat, 7 silver coins in a trench coat for Teto...

It will total 33 gold coins and 2 silver coins.

"Yes. Then I'll bring it tomorrow.

Takeo will still be summarily sentenced.

"Now, gentlemen, do you want to go next?

Takeo urges everyone to take a seat.

"See you tomorrow.

Takeo and the others left the store behind.

"So? How did this happen?

Store manager Ralph says with a smile on his face to everyone.

"" Hii!

The craftsmen harden.

"Ha... well, it's Kitamizato-sama, so it's like a good thing...

If it's another customer, say no or change the day.

Store manager Ralph looks exhausted.

"Excuse me, manager.

"No, it may have been a good thing I got a week on delivery time against Master Kitamizato.

... list each job I have right now.

Allow people to turn to Kitamizato-sama's uniform and work clothes.

And I'll have to ask the armor store for a meeting about hats, etc.

By the way, what is this still Kitamizato-sama's hobby (...)?

"Yes. They buy it personally first, then decide on the lab uniforms, etc.

"Well... either way (...) I'd like to order a uniform from us.

To that end, this uniform and work clothing must fulfill the request.

Everybody's busy, but let's do it!

"" Yes!

Everyone was moving.