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

Dinner for everyone.

"We've got some pounding meat for you today.

"Wow."

Makes Alice look happy.

"... so, Takeo, my cook.

I heard about the roast beef that came out at the Takeo and Alice ceremonies and I made it out of poked meat.

"Are you listening to Mr. Godwin?

"Oh, I had made improvements from similar dishes to be exact.

Me and the cooks are satisfied, and Jesse gave me no problem.

I'd like to ask you for that assessment.

"Okay.

When Takeo snorted, the meal began.

"Oh ♪ Soft ~.

"The sauce is good too.

"This is good.

"Yeah, yeah.

"Ahhh."

"Kiyu."

Everyone was satisfied with what they could see.

Takeo was also satisfied with the roast pork served, but thought of further dishes such as "I'd like to eat pork stewed in horns and chashu".

"So, Mr. Takeo, are we all going to Guan?

"Yes, I intend to, though.

Can I get you anything?

"Why don't you leave Alice?

Because you can take our husband instead.

"Huh!?

"... okay.

Alice is surprised when Jesse proposes, and Count Godwin snorts reluctantly.

"Well, I'm just going to look around Guan, so it's a good idea to leave Alice...

What will Alice do?

"I thought I'd stay if your sister said I needed you.

It's not like I'll ever have to go about Sekikan either... and if Count Godwin is going, I don't think it's a problem.

"Vieira, Ku, what do you want to do?

It's all dried up to Sekiya, isn't it?

"Ah, ah?"

"Kew?

"Ahhh."

"Kiyu."

Vieira and Ku are discussing it.

"Lord, they say Ku will follow Master Alice and Biella will follow the Lord.

Mia will report back.

"So this is me, Mia, Mr. Meyer, Mr. Beinon, Vieira and the first snow, Mr. Godwin and the escort... Mr. Godwin, I'd like to go with the minimum number of people..."

"Right... three if you also want to think about the inn.

I'm scheduled to inspect the other half day for 3 days to Kansai, and on the first day of my journey I run a little and say 3 days, including inspections... if you work hard, don't go back in a week.

Count Godwin says as he thinks... but his companions other than Takeo are grinning bitterly.

"Hmm? What's up?

"Dear Takeo, please schedule an appointment.

Alice urges.

"I don't have much time, so I changed everything in my itinerary to a wild boarding house.

Going for Seki in 1.5 days with an early morning to evening trip.

You visit for half a day and stay in Sekikan, and you plan to return home in 1.5 days and 4 days later at noon.

"Oh."

"... Takeo, I'd like to see towns and villages, too.

"... don't you have to see it go or go home?

Why don't you go home with me and the escorts in three days?

"Mm-hmm..."

Count Godwin thinks.

"What's the real deal, Mr. Takeo?

"This is Count Godwin territory.

You won't be able to get your hands on it because it's other territory, even if there seemed to be an interesting industry sprouting, and if I get my hands on it, like Count Elvis' territory in the first place, these civilians will be annoyed.

"Mm-hmm... yeah.

Just bargaining for a post report, like your grandfather's, might buy you a little bit of civil disgust.

Jesse answers with a laugh.

"Besides, you're sure you don't have much time because April 15th is the opening ceremony for the institute, right?

"Oh, well, it's a national laboratory.

It's not a very good report for Wang Du to cheat on the scheduled date for personal use.

... you, why don't you just hang out with Mr. Takeo as he says and usually come home while he inspects every town and village on his way home?

It's been a long time since I've been going to war field training.

"Mm-hmm.

Takeo, when are you coming back to your father's place?

"I think even at noon the next day.

"Normally after noon... I'll be back near evening, so I might not see you if I'm bad.

Can't you do that?

Count Godwin nods.

"... Mr. Takeo, stay another night.

You wouldn't mind a day late for a boulder, would you?

"Yeah, well... would you like to go back with Mr. Godwin on your return from Sekikan?

"Ahhh... no, no.

Mr. Takeo, what I'm trying to say is let your men rest for a whole day.

If you ask me, it would have been a forcible force to get to the eastern town of the Elvis family and to Guan?

So, I came 4 days from here in 3 days.

We'll be there in four days, six days... and we'll be at your grandfather's anyway. It's usually four days on a horse, but you're going to be there in about three days, right?

"Yeah."

"Ha... how good Takeo's men are, not in time of war. There's nothing you can do about it now.

Regular training and administrative work throughout the city might be good for a row, though.

Go away. It's also a land you don't know, not a land you know on your own, running on horses every day until evening, right?

You should have a full holiday every other day of the week.

This is advice from senior aristocrats.

And don't hesitate to rely on it when that happens.

That's about as valuable as we are going to have.

"... sure, you're right.

Got it.

I'll stay another night when I get back.

Excuse me, thank you.

"Yeah, good.

It is normal to entertain them because they will strengthen our relationship.

Oh, Mr. Takeo, even in Nojuku, you're stopping by town on the way, aren't you?

"Yes, I buy ingredients and stuff.

That's a slightly longer break.

"Well, I'd also like to hear the impression Mr. Takeo felt then.

"We'll only see a little, won't we?

"That's why.

You know what it's like to be a town impression or a merchant complexion, right?

When we go, it's prepared in advance, and you can ask the merchant squad...

I want you to tell me your impression because it's okay to be casual.

"Well, I know how you feel... but aren't you also a civilian?

"Of course you are, and you're giving me a report.

But it's also true that Takeo, who lives in other territories and sees things in the eyes of the rulers, wants to hear his opinions.

"Okay.

Well, I'll stop by town with a little concern.

"Yeah, nice to meet you.

And please feel free to cook today later.

"Yes, I understand.

Takeo snorted.