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

This is King Azpar's office in the royal castle.

Jesse had been summoned by King Azpearl to come for tea.

Participants were Jesse to King Azpearl and Clark to Orcott.

"Don't take your time.

"No, Your Majesty, I will come as soon as you call me.

What can I do for you?

Jesse slowly drinks barley tea.

"Uhm.

It is possible that Cliff will place a new peripheral uncle on the side of the Katlanda Empire the next time he moves to the King's Capital.

Only the Earl of Godwin is present.

Frankly, I want you to tell me about the qualities and personalities you need as someone who was watching beside you.

"... on the part of the Katlanda Empire, there should only be three candidate nobles.

Besides, I think there's only one Count.

"... there you go.

Isn't it a bad idea to upgrade it and call it Borderline Uncle?

"I think it depends on friendship within the region.

The Elvis family was originally the borderline uncle in the House of 3 Counts facing the Demonic Kingdom. Now the Godwin family serves.

And the Temples have never done it before.

Basically, I've known the 3 Counts for a long time, and I don't think Count Elvis ever boasted of the title Borderline Uncle, so I didn't think there was anything when I moved him to the Godwin family.

Of course, if His Royal Highness William comes next time, I will return the border uncle immediately.

It's just... next time you start being boasted about being in office, isn't it hard to adjust when the royal family comes behind you afterwards?

"Does Jesse think so, too?

"Everyone thinks.

No matter how many years I've been in the region, if my grandson comes behind me (...) I wonder if it's people who want to express their opinions.

I would be foolish to think that it could be even more complicated if others try to pass opinions differently from their own at Borderline Uncle at that time.

Makes Jesse look troublesome.

"You're right, you're a hassle.

As soon as I count it as Jesse's word, you mean I'm not convinced around.

King Azpar sighs.

"Then, in due course, we'll have to put the second candidate boy (...) behind us and make the current Count a frontier uncle.

Will Uncle Borderline be your patron?

"... um... I don't know... both the main room and the first side room are from Wang Du.

I can't even say it's as it stands... but if it does, do you have grandchildren in Wang Du?

You're going to sound crazy about your speech.

"Yes, I consider it a difficult object.

Jesse answers King Azpearl's grunt.

"As Lord Jesse says, it's hard either way, to be honest.

says Orcott.

"Well, it's only natural that we have to think about sitting back and getting ready now.

We have to keep our opinions focused depending on which prince is going to be there as well as the Council of Lords.

This will take time.

In the case of His Highness William, I knew beforehand that it would be the middle between His Highness Alma, His Highness Leila, two parents' homes and my sister's dowry, so it was easy to gather opinions.

Clark says.

Jesse thinks.

After all, what are we going to do with the Viscount Ashton family?

The problem was that there were just as many good and bad things when I looked at the future.

"Sire, I still haven't had a third.

So I think we should assume that the current situation will only continue.

"It would be desirable to let it change that way until a third person is born.

says Orcott and Clark.

"Then do we have to leave the total generation of the region to the current Count?

I don't know how Ashton got out.

"It won't be until we figure out how it works during His Highness Clarissa's pregnancy.

"That would be good.

For once, I'll have an overview that looks good either way at the Council of Lords...

You should see how my son moves, not the current Viscount Ashton.

"Your Majesty, Prime Minister, Speaker.

Is there nothing for the nobles around us demon kingdoms?

"... I don't think anyone wants to stick their neck in the West Side thing.

They don't think there's anything until Alma, Leila and Jesse's kids grow up.

"Right.

The demonic kingdom itself is a threat.

It is a good thing that 4 lords are close to it.

If you can retain the territory as it stands, there is nothing in particular from the Wang capital.

"Neither does the Council of Lords have any particular orders for the Demon Kingdom.

"... it's tough on the west side, too.

Jesse sighs.

"It's like I came down and sprung... no.

Everything is the result of my decision. And I'm pretty sure it was something I had to do someday.

So, what qualities do you think Uncle Borderline needs?

"To be cautious in the battle, to have the courage to bow your head to other lords, to have the measure to take sincere advice from your men, to be able to see things in the whole region, not one territory... and finally not envy others.

I think that's it.

Jesse says clearly.

"... ha...

Ashton must be the Earl.

"Yeah, I guess so.

"Well, as far as listening to you.

King Azpar, Orcott and Clark sigh.

"Because it's that bad?

What can I say, but our Fred... Count Godwin is quite capable and hardworking.

I'm an Earl to that extent, so I wonder if I can figure it out.

Jesse blurts out her own husband.

"... Yeah, Jesse, that's what's happening because you roll your husband better, right?

So Godwin's a big shot, by nature, huh?

That's the second seat in the academy, isn't it?

King Azpar sighs.

"Really? Your Majesty knows better than that, doesn't he?

"I'm in sync with Cliff.

I was also visiting the royal castle. Well, I only know when I'm young.

"... you didn't hear that there.

Really, hmm.

"... Jesse, take care of your husband, okay?

"I know.

I can have kids... so I need you to hold on tighter.

"Let him get distracted once in a while, okay?

"Yes, I understand.

Jesse laughs bitterly.

"Jesse, I'm sorry to bother you a little more with this story.

No Orcott, no Clark!

I don't have a decision at all.

"Yes, I'm in awe.

"Yes, sir.

There was chatter in King Azpur's office.