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

Meyer was having a family meeting.

Participant is Meyer. Wife. And my oldest son Luke.

Meyer was seriously discussing it with Luke.

"You're really good, aren't you?

"Yeah. I'm going to Royal College.

"Well...

After graduation, I'll tell you what profession I'm going to take... unless I touch the profession and the law that would significantly drop our family name.

"Yes..."

"The kingdom of Azpur (this country) is going to have a lot of industries coming up.

"Is that Sir Kitamizato?

"The Director sows a wide variety of species on each royal land.

Any of that could form an industry.

But it is also possible that it will not grow just because it sprouts.

"Even though the royal family does?

"Oh. Even the royal family may not be able to raise them.

"For example?"

"For example... you can't tell me what starts.

"Why?"

"To be honest, I know what happens everywhere.

But if I tell you, it could remain a preconceived notion.

You said you wanted to be an artisan.

I don't know what's going to start... no. What changes (...),

You should try to see if you have the power to identify that.

Are we going to focus on what we already have? Are you going to do something new?

Which way do we go?

And can you get information on which leads to the future?

Well, I may not have much information when I'm at Royal College.

However, those who do not even know how the world will change in the future can see ahead where they have become artisans.

Do you know the future? Will you become a thinner and extinguishing craftsman?

That's all you have to look for in Royal College.

"Doesn't my father... tell you to get something new?

"It doesn't necessarily mean that something new leads to the future.

Sometimes things that have been around for a long time can lead to a better future than new things.

"I don't know..."

"No one knows the future.

Only then can the future be opened up to those who act in a way that leads to the future.

... gather information before you take action. And make a choice based on that information. Choose one.

That's all I can say as a starting point in my life.

"... how to take information... and make choices.

"The choice doesn't show up without information.

I'm not saying I made a choice even though I don't have any information.

My mother and I are here because we've made choices as soldiers.

To be honest, I don't know the options for craftsmen.

So I don't want to say anything extra from here. Find it yourself.

"Yeah. Okay.

Luke snorted.

"Oh, and I'll report you to our director that you're going to Royal College.

"Yeah. That can't be helped, can it?

"Oh. But so... the next head of the Elvis family is going to enroll this year, and the favor is to come with a Kitamizato family subdivision.

"If you say so, it's like you said...

Is there... is there something for me, too?

"I don't think the director has asked me to stand up... but pick up the rumors in the dormitory.

They might take advantage of it when something happens.

And if there's no contact from the aristocratic side, you don't have to follow the Elvis family.

You should always be a bystander.

"Okay.

"And then... I want you to be very careful with solicitation.

This could have something to do with my job.

"Erm... institute?

"Ah. Quite a secret matter is studied.

It's possible that the people who want that information will come into contact with you from inside and out.

I don't mean not to be friends... but I want you to keep your heart full that there will be quite a bit of back when you're asked to do something.

"... studying something that dangerous?

"No, they don't do the kind of research that the state depends on.

But research is done to keep the soldiers alive on the battlefield.

If my life could be prolonged as a soldier, I want to keep it a secret until the right time.

"Well... okay. I'll be careful.

Luke snorted.

"Well. You. Are we done talking?

My wife comes into the conversation.

"Ah. For now.

"Oh. Then now it's about the family.

Since the time is right, you should go to your dormitory and complete Luke's reception.

And it's possible that if we go over there now, we'll have to leave for Wang Capital immediately.

If the room is empty, would you please make sure I can't go into the dormitory anymore?

"Right... I'll make sure.

Meyer nods.

"And you. This is the contract for the room you took care of at the Elvis house.

My wife puts me out in front of Meyer.

"... I didn't think there was anything wrong..."

Meyer starts looking at the contents of the writing again.

"... there's not too much of a problem.

No! That's too good a treatment!

You. What is your status at the Institute?

"I'm the director general of the second laboratory... and to put it quickly, I'm the deputy director.

The director also does things about the Elvis family, so in his absence, I will take command.

"... okay.

Then you're in the right room with the Kitamizato family ordinance and butler.

"No. It's better than Lord Victor and the others.

Meyer teaches reality.

"... Huh?

"At least don't think we had a better number of rooms.

There are two fathers and two daughters living over there, and your daughter is not here during the day because she works as a butler and maid of honor for the Kitamizato family.

The reality is that you're going home to sleep.

"... is that... good?

My wife asks terribly.

"Oh. The directors aren't saying anything... I don't think that's a problem.

In the first place, the director lives in the Elvis family room.

There is no mansion, and if there is any consultation, it will be discussed with two nobles, including Count Elvis.

"... you're not an ordinary nobleman, are you?

"You're a nobleman not trapped by common sense.

"... um... how do I treat you..."

"Your wife will do it with each other.

"Is Sir Kitamizato's wife red?

"Count Elvis, you're Lord Alice of three women.

It's a regular nobleman's warrant... if you don't get clean.

"That's where we're at our best.

My wife seems to be talking about something at the wives' conference and starts to get in trouble.

"No... it's an ordinary noble lady. No problem."

Meyer said, "How can I explain this to you?" and knew Alice's previous reputation.