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

In the hallway to the office of the Third Prince family.

Alma, Layla, Erica and Paidier were walking.

"Was this a good idea?

Erica asks Alma and Leila as she worries.

"I can't tell you anything.

It's okay for Erica to worry and decide until she's critical... so if you don't think so, you don't have to.

All this depends on how Erica feels.

Besides, this is what you want.

"That's... thank you.

"My father-in-law, my sister Alma and I will each write a plea, so use it when you have to.

"Yes."

Erica nods with a serious face.

"Ha... Mr. Takeo. You're leaving for the Elvis family tomorrow, aren't you?

Leila tells me as if she remembered.

"Yes.

Me and Cassandra are ready, but...

What can I get you?

Erica asks.

"Think I forgot to ask you about the third project.

"Communication between the territories in the example.

You did forget to ask.

Alma also nods at Leila's words.

"It's great conceptually, but can you do it?

"Since Takeo and the others can't do it, is that a favor you want us to do?

Do you think it should be kept secret only by the royal family first?

"Isn't that both?

"Yeah. Maybe.

Leila nods at Alma's words too.

"Would you like to hear this, too?

"Yeah. Please.

Erica was added something to do.

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"I'm finally free.

Takeo was walking after the royal castle toward Tokotoko and the castle gate of Wangdu.

"Ha... Lord. I'm tired.

"You want some tampon tea.

Mia and Pana face out of their chest pockets and request a break.

"... you ladies would have slept.

"I was asleep because I was talking about something difficult.

But I'm tired.

"I understand the story... especially since it's not what I say either.

Two people say.

"Huh... then. Do you want to go to someone you know?

Takeo was on his way back.

"So, over here?

"Yeah.

You calm down here.

Takeo was drinking tea at the meeting place behind Askham's lumber store.

Both Mia and Pana are eating tea and tea treats without complaining.

"... with that said, Master Kitamizato.

May I ask you something?

"... you still have a hard tone.

It's good.

"Yeah. Naturally.

And, I pinched it in my little ear, but I hear you've decided on guidelines for increasing the number of soldiers on the Katlanda Empire side and on the Willip United side.

"... where is the information coming from?

Takeo listens back in earnest.

"I can't tell you the source... in a work relationship.

Askham laughs bitterly.

"Is it natural that there are things you cannot talk about?

What kind of business partner is that?

"No... he said plans were being planned to increase the number of soldiers by 1,000 in each noble territory.

He said it would be better to hold it down now because lumber prices could increase with the construction of barracks.

"Mm-hmm... 1000 people..."

Takeo shows a bare gesture of thinking.

But on the inside, "Military or diplomatic?... it's too soon..." but "I guess it's on schedule when I say it's on schedule," he felt the thought of the state set in motion.

"Dear Kitamizato, are you saying something?

"Nothing in particular, huh?

I'll start planning my shield research as planned in April as well... but you haven't come to remind me.

Well, it feels like I could be reminded before it starts.

Takeo laughs bitterly.

"Hmm... is that a rumor?

"Well? Maybe that's something one lab can't teach you.

You don't know about the West side even if you talk to me, and if you're in the teaching phase, I'll be convened, right?

"I've never heard of more soldiers, so..."

"Well, you haven't had a full-scale war in 100 years.

"... that's the Demon King's side, isn't it? It's even more so if it's on the west side.

"I see.

Well, something must be moving.

Dad needs to gather information for business.

"Right.

Askham nods.

"So, please do me a favor with the information.

"It will be what.

"Always check prices for East Town of the Katlanda Empire and East Town of Wilip United and Falke Country.

What about five gold coins?

And if I can, I'll buy 5 kg of wheat each month... oh, it's far away, okay?

"... Dear Kitamizato. Price prices are commercially necessary information with other countries, so it is possible...

How far is it?

"Wheat, standard bread, dried meat, liquor, horses, front carriages, beginner swords, standard shields... anything.

"Okay.

The information will be communicated at the first of the month.

"Yeah. Please.

I'll let my men come on the first of the month.

Takeo bows his head.

"Okay.

... so you want wheat?

"It's fine because it's far away.

Takeo smiles.

"I'd like to know why Master Kitamizato wants it?

"No. I just want to make bread the same way every month to see how it tastes.

"Is it flavor?

"Yep. Flavor.

Takeo snorted.

Askham was thinking in the room where Takeo and the others left.

"The information is good... wheat.

He said he wanted to eat it, but I am concerned that it is every month.

Plus, more soldiers from the aristocratic realm on the west side...

Mm-hmm... this is a city around the border and I might have to look up price trends for all of the towns.

The question is how do we secure the handover... "

Askham figured out a way to get information.