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

Takeo said he was finishing his bath and getting himself in the room.

"We're home -!

A familiar voice was heard from the front door.

"Is it rude to feel that it was surprisingly quick..."

Takeo was ready to leave the room whining like that.

Everyone was seeing each other in the guest room.

And I'm introducing myself.

"From here are six people: Rufina, Serene, Luana, Vito, Lauretta and Manuel.

"" "Thank you for your help!

Kids bow their heads to introduce Takeo.

"Yeah, you have a healthy voice, and you've come good.

It's a while before dinner, let's have some tea until then.

Let's all sit down.

Count Godwin says so. Everyone sits down.

But the kids were clearly nervous.

Those who see Alice flickering, those who know and are nervous about the lord's mansion, those who see Takeo with jito eyes saying, "Why didn't you shut up?"... varied.

"Thank you, Mr. Takeo.

I'm sorry you got into trouble.

"No, I just toured the orphanage.

"So, take these kids...

... Mr. Takeo, if I put the kids to bed after dinner, I'd like us to have a discussion.

"If that's anything to do with the children, please let them attend.

"... we don't mind, but... are we good?

"Anita and Mirko... I also explained to the other adults when I hired two of my men, but I also don't think I need to basically do things like just argue with the adults and just say the results without giving them the option to lie to their children.

Of course, it depends on time and case.

At least this time it will be about the fate of these kids.

Then I think it would be better for them to be in the discussion.

"I wonder if the kids... will be okay.

"Kids may indeed be inferior to adults in terms of knowledge.

But children listen to adults properly as children.

You need to tell the truth properly and make yourself think and make choices.

We adults have a role to play in helping.

"When they say that, yes... okay.

Ask Mr. Takeo and his children what they think of him as the Count Godwin family.

Choose it because we'll have a choice on top of that.

"I acknowledge.

Takeo nods.

The kids are seriously trying to understand what they're talking about without saying anything.

"At least I won't throw it out somewhere all of a sudden.

Clothing and accommodation are met, and jobs and salaries are available. Don't worry there.

It's just... it's a little political... there's an adult situation.

That part sounds like a lot of trouble... that's the discussion.

Says Jesse as he makes a troubled face.

"It's after dinner, right?

"Yeah, after dinner.

Okay, Fred... I'm coming.

Civilians are coming to the separate room.

"I guess... well, Takeo, I suggest something that won't hurt the kids too much.

"Best wishes.

Takeo will thank you.

"Oh."

"Well, excuse me once.

See you at dinner.

Count Godwin and Jesse leave the guest room behind.

"Oh... that's a hassle.

Takeo sighs.

"Ha, I can't help it all.

Alice struggles with a bitter smile.

"Um..."

"What's wrong?

"What happens to us?

Lauretta asks terribly.

"... by the way, what do you think is the problem?

Takeo asks as he thinks.

"That we are not human beings.

"Slavery is the problem?

"Maybe it's the kid that's the problem.

The children answer one after the other.

"Yeah, right.

Aren't you clever, Alice?

"True, Master Takeo's strength of pull is brilliant.

Okay, I'll tell you what I think.

As a matter of fact, I do not believe that slavery is quite a problem as far as this one is concerned.

"" "Hmm?

The children tilt their necks at Alice's words.

"Rather, the problem is that you are children.

"" "Hmm?" "

"Oh, I hit it.

The kids are twisting their necks or a little happy.

"Let's sort out the status quo.

We'll start with a place called the Slave Contract.

This time, the provisions of the Slavery Contract clause of the Kingdom of Azpur stipulate that "if you do not allow a contract of slavery to be entered into domestically, but you have entered into a contract of slavery in another country, you shall terminate it within a maximum of 25 years from the date of the contract".

We are breaking the law, or the law, at the time Takeo took you from the slave traders in town.

Alice explains with her fingers up.

"So... then will Master Kitamizato be pissed off for us?

You saved us... "

"Er!? Oh no!?

"Dear Kitamizato, are you angry?

"Do I have to eat unsavory rice?

"Prison naked?

"Damn if you die!?

My children are sympathetic to Takeo.

"Ha, Takeo, very popular with kids.

"... these kids get more credibility when they fill your stomach..."

"How many times is that...?

"How many times?"

Takeo answers Alice's question blindly.

"Yes, then this is the status quo.

But Takeo also knows about this.

Yet this calm... Now, Master Takeo, what excuse do you make to the King's Capital?

"... when I discovered the slave trader, I was dying, including the children, and in view of the fact that if the slave trader died before the children, I considered it pitiful that the collar of the children could not be lifted forever, and the fact that the children could squeeze their last strengths into attacking private homes and recovering and fleeing, I was temporarily forced to transfer the slave contract to a system where they could be ordered.

The children have since recovered, but this is the stage of continuing the slave contract to keep them from falling apart.

As for the future of these children, through the training of butlers, etc., we will remind them of general knowledge and courtesy before releasing them.

I'm thinking about hiring for a maximum of 15 years, and payroll in the meantime is in line with the general salary level, but if the King's Capital orders, I'll cancel it immediately, right? If it's an order.

Like what? "

"And that's why Master Takeo has no trouble saying this about the collar of slaves.

If we can wash the differences in how we respond to cases where your slave contract has not been rescinded, and explain which one is good for the country, it is fine.

Alice answers the children.

"Are you okay?

"Dear Kitamizato, are you okay?

"Why don't you go to the barn?

"Can you eat good food?

The kids are worried.

"I'll do something there.

So you don't have to worry about me.

"" "Yes.

The children replied.