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

"Hmm..."

A man lying in bed wakes up.

"Are you awake?

Next to the bed is Beynon, Takeo and Dean from the man's head, and Takeo speaks up.

By the way, Beynon is a secretary.

"This place... sure, I'm lost in the woods... out...

To the Demuro Country?

"Unfortunately, this is the kingdom of Azpur.

"Well... speaking of which... go into town... and get an inn...

... Load!? What's wrong with my load!?

Nah... my body... "

I notice that the man's consciousness gradually comes to a clear conclusion, he starts to worry about the load, but his body doesn't move.

"... wouldn't you like to thank this director first?

This place is rescuing you in an orphanage.

Takeo turns his hand.

"Ah... I'm sorry... I appreciate your help.

I will return this favor one day.

So, what's my load?

The man also asks Takeo there for his gratitude.

Takeo narrowed his eyes for a moment when the man was thanking him, but no one noticed.

"... loads...

First of all, what is your name and occupation?

"... Bambino Ignoto, the haulier.

I am not a merchant.

Ignoto devises and answers Takeo's questions.

"Really?

Oh, yeah. We have to put it down.

and Takeo takes out a glass sphere and cloth from the backpack, a small seat futon that isn't strange when they say it's for a recessed sphere, places a small seat futon in front of Baynon, lays a cloth on top, and then places a glass sphere.

"What's that?

Ignoto asks.

"Decoration.

Never mind.

Takeo smiles.

Ignoto's eyes are a little tight, but Takeo and the others don't even care.

"Well... here's a continuation of the question.

What was the load?

"It's a demon.

As soon as Takeo sees the glass sphere, he sees Ignoto.

"How much?

"... there should have been seven... six.

"Why are you in the kingdom of Azpur?

I'd like more information.

"... the Demuro Country asked me to transport them from the woodland catchment point facing Count Temple's place in the Kingdom of Azpur, but for some reason the bugs ate a lot of raids, and when I realized it was out of the woods, and I thought I had been poisoned by the battle along the way and I came here...

"... you think?... well, that would be good.

The transporter must have had a delivery date.

When?

"It's April 4th.

"Today is April 4th.

"Huh?..."

"Unfortunately, you didn't make it to the delivery date.

"No..."

Ignoto gives a startling look.

"And since you were unconscious, I checked your stuff here and thought it was your stuff, but it didn't seem to be yours.

"!?... you saw it!?

"Yes, I saw it.

Because it's inconvenient if you're dead and you don't know the name to put in the headstone.

But don't worry.

I see that this is not yours.

There wasn't a single item with the name Bambino Ignoto in it, was there?

Takeo says in a sober voice.

"... Was there a contract of slavery in your luggage with the signature 'Gaio Rizzo' on it?

"Is it possible... is it good to that extent, there was.

"Then it's mine."

"You have no obligation to give it to me.

Takeo says as he blocks Ignoto's words and makes him look cool.

"Nah... what?

"Are you mistaken about something?

I'm not negotiating with you just to confirm the facts.

And... you were just rescued.

This is an orphanage funded and operated by the nobles of the land.

First, you have to pay for the treatment you've had.

Dean, how many days have you been here?

"It will be the 7th.

"I was unconscious, so I tried to recover first without reporting it to a civilian, but I was supposed to use the funds to turn them over to you.

So I demand the right amount of money.

By the way, if that contract of slavery was yours... it's a different name?

I am not obliged to give you your things and anything that cannot be verified.

"Gu... my real name is Gaio Rizzo.

"Why the fake name?

"Earlier that was the name you used at work. I work under that name for generations.

So the luggage. "

"You have no proof.

Takeo blocks Ignoto's words.

"Nah..."

"I'm sorry, but I'm not sure you're the owner of the slave contract either.

'Cause... that was a fake name, wasn't it?

Maybe even this time I just knew because I was looking ahead at the contract.

"Then... how do I prove it?

"?... what are you talking about?

I don't trust you at the moment.

Why would I teach you how to trust me?

Isn't it normal for you to present it first?

"Ugh..."

Takeo is watching Ignoto without saying anything.

"Duh... what am I supposed to do?

"I don't know.

Oh, yeah, that was an earlier slavery contract.

You're all down... it seems it was too late, do you want to see it?

"Huh?... what's that..."

Ignoto turned pale in Takeo's words.