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

Takeo and the others, who took lunch, had come to the string inquirer for a request from Bell Sound.

"Mm-hmm..."

"What do you say? Customer.

This large item fits your physique and is easy to find out where to place your fingers when practicing.

I sell it to a male clerk.

"Mm-hmm..."

Takeo was having trouble with the strength of the push.

"We're this guy's escorts," Meyer and the others had fled early.

Takeo knows the violin, and I've seen the cello.

Music and pop, of course, but I don't like jazz or classics, and classical fame holds me back.

But I never played.

That's why I didn't know what parts to maintain the bell tone wanted.

It was named after the violin that was lining the shelves to it, and something was decidedly different, although it was similar to pah.

Walloons, harps and strings are ancient images, but...

Takeo thought so, but thought that there were no strings, pianos, etc. in the kingdom of Azpur, even with bells, bronzes, and drums.

"Was the theory that the prototype of the string instrument was the bow emptying sound?" and over a corner of my head, "there's nothing there, and it's important to keep going"... well, practically. I was comfortable thinking about this.

"Um... I want this.

Takeo sends out a list of people who have been asked by the dreaded bell tone to make a copy at Askham's store in Wangdu.

"Ah. That's a part.

How much do you want?

"Ah... in 10 sets.

"Yes. I'm in awe.

Please wait a moment.

Male clerk goes to the back.

Takeo stares at the strings displayed.

"Speaking of which, I've heard of string trio.

That was powerful, too, wasn't it?

Was there... 4 gods in that system?

Takeo often thought about it.

"Thank you for waiting.

A male clerk comes with an item.

"Thank you.

It's that moulded one that plays while pinching it in this neck.

"Oh. Are you motivated?

The male clerk's face is brilliant.

"Would it be cheaper if I bought it in bulk?

"Mm-hmm... depending on the number of pieces...

How many would you buy?

"... at least 5?

Though we want a maximum of 10, and 20 sets of the ones on the list just now.

"I'll call the store manager right away!

A male clerk runs and goes back again.

Takeo was sitting and talking to the manager and the male clerk.

Meyer and the others are present.

"I see.

Master Kitamizato sent this to the royal family of the kingdom of Azpur.

"Yeah.

I know there are similar instruments in the Azpur kingdom if they are village units or smaller units.

I think the market will be created from now on when we look at it on a national basis.

... so... well. For now, Royal would have a lot of talent, so I'm thinking about starting with an introduction because I think it would be highly adaptable.

All you have to do is watch.

"Surely it's not fashionable to have just an instrument.

The manager puts his hand on his chin and thinks.

"Art-related... especially since you don't know what happens to music.

With an instrument, it's not rooted, and with someone who can play, it's not popular.

The bouncer and the listener, because both of them have to engage.

What about the Wilip Union?

Takeo asks.

"Right... I originally collected and sold rare instruments from the region, eight years ago, right?

There was a young man who asked me if I had that violin-shaped string.

"Young man?"

"Yeah.

It's a simple structure... it's a simple writing about the inside being cavity and connecting the surface plate and the back plate with the inside tree.

Well, based on that, we looked for objects close to various regional instruments, researched them, and made violins today.

It was 6 years ago that I was able to satisfy myself, little by little, but it also comes with customers, and I have a little wholesale in other countries, but it still doesn't ring and fly.

"... putting violin into the kingdom of Azpur could evolve.

What do they think of that?

Takeo asks.

"Well... I think the evolution of an instrument is the first time that we have a culture that starts with art.

In short, it's the first time I've had good music, good performers, and good listeners.

There is no way in that sense that it can evolve or be stopped independently in the kingdom of Azpur.

The place where the instrument was created will not be the most developed.

I'm one person or the other in a position to defend it.

What instruments will be produced? I don't know what kind of music I can do... well, I'd appreciate it if I could have two or three good music within my life.

"Really?

How does the music inherit, by the way?

"Music?... Oh, is that music?

Um... I'm sorry, but I need you to bring the spectrum.

The manager goes to the clerk and makes him bring a thin book.

"This way.

Takeo nods lightly at the thin book given to him by the clerk.

The book was well written in a 5-wire spectrum.

Takeo can't read the spectrum, so I think, "You have a decent foundation".

"... is that right?

Takeo closes the book and gives it to the clerk.

"... the store manager. Would you be willing to open a store in the Kingdom of Azpur if you had the chance?

Takeo begins his suggestion once he closes his eyes and slowly opens them.

"Ho. Is the store open?

You got a violin over there?

"Is it a general instrument store, to be exact?

Are you willing to put out a store that collects instruments, which is the store manager's hobby, and produces, sells, and maintains violins within the Kingdom of Azpur?

"Right ~...

Why would Master Kitamizato want me to serve it?

"Because it's a hassle to come and buy one.

Besides, if it's another country, it seems like a very long delivery time, and... well, if it's domestic, I can't deny that it's a cheap idea that it's going to be delivered faster than asking another country.

"Hmmm... while we watch the evolution of instruments within the Wilip Union and within the Kingdom of Azpur, we do good things on both sides to bring out the unity of instruments and monopolize the manufacture of instruments at once?

"Well. It's not a challenge to make any kind of stuff that can be monopolized.

It will definitely be imitated.

However, stores that are said to be established have the technical ability to respond flexibly if there is anything to change while preserving tradition, and can understand the preferences of customers. You'll be making products that your customers will love forever.

"Sure.

I want to enrich people's lives through this profession.

I can live without music. But if it is, I think it can be rich.

I don't really think about profits, but it's true that you want to forgive yourself for being driven out.

Because I have a life, too.

"... then...

For example, the manufacture of new... non-special-order instruments is here, and it might be a good idea for a store to mainly coordinate and maintain special-order items and after they are sold.

Look... this one has a relatively lower working wage than the kingdom of Azpur, so wouldn't it use its power in terms of price diffusion in the kingdom of Azpur?

Takeo makes a difficult face.

"... ah. Surely slavery would be unacceptable from the people of the kingdom of Azpur.

But it is also true that life is now made up in the Wilip Union.

Improving living standards through large-scale workshops and large-scale agriculture with a cheaper workforce than in other countries... would be an ideal in a sense as a nation.

If you look at it from a slave, it won't be something you've enjoyed. But this nation does.

That's why I think I need music.

I was wondering if slaves would be a little distracted if they were listening to music...

"... the store manager. That word would be dangerous in this country.

"Ha. I'm not talking about the abolition of slavery.

Our workshop has slaves, too.

I told you earlier. This country is made up of slaves.

I'm one of them.

But I can't see slavery as a tool as much as I can tell you to lose your personality even as a slave.

I want you to do your job. But I want you to spend your free time whatever you want.

Playing music is also good. It's also good to listen to music... my slavers tenure is set at a maximum of 50 years.

Then you'll need somewhere more if you're going to spend a long time.

"Really?

Takeo nods.

"Dear Kitamizato, Let me think about opening a store.

Also, 10 violins, would you need one now?

"Right. I will come back on my way back to Dolores country so hopefully I can do it by then.

"Ho... are you going over there...

Then would it take at least a week to get home...

I get it. Please stop by when you're back.

We will provide you with what you can give to the royal family of the kingdom of Azpur at current prices.

"Are you sure?

"Yeah. If it goes well, it looks good to be in.

The first thing you see is good quality stuff... no. We will continue to put in good quality items.

So I'd like to take some time.

"Okay.

Then let me stop by when I return to the kingdom of Azpur.

"Yes.

Dear Kitamizato, We have booked 10 violins.

The manager and Takeo took their seats and shook hands.