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

King Azpar and William, who had left one foot ahead of the Takeo and the others, had come to the office of the Third Prince family.

"Hmm.

So it was Mr. Takeo's private arena after all.

I hear what King Azpar and William explained about the meeting. Layla shares her thoughts over a cup of barley tea.

"... was the... flow to slavery that shocking?

Erica asks the two of us.

"Oh. That was terrible.

"Right.

The directors were crying.

"Are you glad we weren't present?

Alma asks.

"You shouldn't hear that, Elf's Enma is crying after that story.

I guess it's not far away without hitting it.

But the examination confirmed by Lord Pana after I bought it... seemed to be in even worse condition.

Makes a difficult face as to whether King Azpar remembered Takeo's story.

"That's typical of what is commonly referred to as sexual slavery.

This should be most of the slave image we have.

Layla is thinking arm in arm.

"Men are harsh heavy labourers, women are sex slaves..."

"... I guess in areas where slavery is employed, what Takeo said means more or less.

Besides, Takeo doesn't explain at all how the Elves went from being slaves to fighting in the arena.

That story is only for us to imagine slavery.

"... is it too bad?

Alma says as she thinks.

"I heard the diagnosis... but you're waiting for the report.

Slaves are harsh things.

King Azpar says as he thinks.

"Father-in-law. Do you want to do something?

"Mm-hmm... you can consider it... but it's possible he hasn't said anything because it's about Takeo.

You'll wait there, too.

King Azpar nods at Leila's inquiry.

"I'd like to see the elves.

Alma says as she thinks.

"Right.

See you soon... you were under Mr. Takeo's command.

"The child elves.

Adult elves have a fixed price with an extinct beauty... my father-in-law. How was it?

"You were beautiful.

Takeo often doesn't get his hands on it.

"Absolutely.

William nods at King Azpar's words.

"William... we need to talk later.

Leila turns to William with a grin her eyes aren't laughing at.

"Ha no..."

William is dismayed.

"That's Alice's deterrent.

Alma laughs bitterly.

"That's a hell of a deterrent.

But... and it's a good right to let that girl go.

I guess it's a pretty high price.

"... buy that for every family and give it to the gladiators... um...

Erica, I wonder if there's any way to attract customers as a ruler's (our) idea?

Alma asks Erica.

"How to attract customers...

I think the first way is to gather a wide variety of objects and rub the richness of the variety into people that you can buy anything if you come here.

"That's Erica's wholesale market concept.

Alma nods.

"Yes.

On the other hand, I think there is a way to imprint that you can have something that is limited in type but about 20% or 30% cheaper than the rest of the area, and if you come here, you can buy it for less.

"Hmm.

I guess that's better if you're near a poverty-stricken area.

King Azpar nods.

"I think so.

As for the third, I suppose it's also wrong as a way to attract customers to only sell items of high rare value or high quality... but if you only buy rich people and from other residents, you just come to chill out...

I think I knew this idea when I sent the Elves into the arena.

"Right. Erica's right.

In other words, the fact that the elves of the rare species (...) are a spectacle (...) was itself connected to attracting customers.

An elf traded as an unreachable high ridge hua falls apart in a vicious struggle against a demonic opponent in the arena.

... I know you're using the psychology of the lower masses well, but... you're in danger.

"The gorgeous of Gaolin... our royals and nobles would be its classification.

I guess if we lose, we'll go to that position immediately.

"The children must be protected..."

Layla touches her stomach.

"From me, Alma and Leila are my children, and so is Erica.

Besides, I don't want to live and die a spectacle with so many different species.

Of course, if you touch the law, I'll deal with it.

King Azpar says as he thinks.

"Thank you... but I'm sure Takeo is right that if you prepare entertainment, you can attract customers.

The fact that he also said he was gambling sounds like a good idea.

It might be a good idea to have some betting entertainment for one citizen as a nation.

Erica comes up with a suggestion.

"Hmm... but I'm not going to build an arena.

"Yes, I agree with you there.

So... right. Doesn't it attract people to compete for and place bets on something even if they don't exchange lives?

"Let me compete...

Shall I consider it as a proposal for promotion measures?

Erica, talk to Takeo. Let's consider what works.

"Yes. Okay.

Erica nods.

"That's right. Erica, it's about Alice and Takeo's ceremony.

Why don't you and Mr. Takeo head out this time?

Layla suddenly tells Erica.

"Huh?... Well, it sure is a little early, but it seems like it would be better to go with this one with less effort.

"Yeah.

I've got plans from Alice, and Smith will be here shortly after the festival.

Wouldn't it be easier if you came home with me?

"I see. That might be good.

"Bye. Shall we ask Mr. Takeo tomorrow?

"Yes. Okay.

Erica nods.

King Azpar said, "Leila. What 'd you come up with?" He thought as he looked at Layla.