Dream Life

April 25th.

The morning after we arrived at Aurelia.

My head is a little heavy last night because there was a homecoming banquet at the Blacksmith Guild and I drank late as usual.

Yesterday I briefed the Deoddard Chamber of Commerce, who set up a ship for me to Jilsol, on the plans for the construction of the distillery. At that time, I am getting the latest information the commercial guild has on the current state of Luke's Holy Kingdom.

In the view of Verno Deoddard, president of the Chamber of Commerce of Deoddard, it was difficult to avoid a war between the Caerm Empire and the Holy King of Lukes, who would suffer enormous damage and face a crisis of collapse.

He himself resented being ruined late years of his beloved parents, and ran out of words that if the Holy Kingdom and Light Theism were to collapse, that would be fine.

After hearing that information, I remembered a story I had heard from God of Heaven (Caerm) at the Temple of Creation God (Creatore) in Zirsol.

Frogm said the equilibrium of power of the gods is important, and the god of nothingness (Vanitas) is trying to destabilize the world by breaking that equilibrium.

He also affirms that Luna and the son of another summoner, the God of Light (Lucidus), Ray Arklight, called to this world to maintain its equilibrium.

Given those things, I feel like it's not a bad thing that phototheism tries to upset the equilibrium of power of the gods is doomed.

At breakfast, I told Liddy and the others about it.

"If we're going to maintain the balance of power of the gods, isn't Light God an object to be eliminated? It's not the empire or the Kaum kingdom, it's the temple of light that functions, not the light god."

Liddy asked me, "Right. I feel like everyone would be happier with the light god gone," he nods.

Sharon also speaks in favor.

"Considering that Vanitas was the one who created Light Divinity to unbalance the power of Lucidus and the Dark God (Noctis), I feel that it would help Vanitas to help the Holy Kingdom"

"I don't know how difficult this is for me, but I think what Sharon is saying is the best thing. Phototheistic worships Lucidus and denigrates Noctis by referring to him as an evil god. If you make it Vanitas, you mean it would be more convenient for you to have a stronger light theism. Doesn't that mean you should crush it for us?"

Beatrice also agreed, but only Mel can't see how convinced she is.

"What do you think of Mel?," he said, beginning to speak in a slow tone as to whether he was putting his thoughts together.

"Will Vanitas think of something as simple as that? The way we destroyed ancient civilization was surprisingly ingenious, even Master Zach, wasn't it? If so, I feel like I'm going to do it in a more unpleasant way this time. However, I'm not sure how that relates..."

Don't you feel confident at the end, whisper.

"It makes sense what Mel says. Maybe you should think about it again."

Say that and reconsider.

If what the enemy is after is to break the balance of power of the gods, he will skillfully use people's faith.

Vanitas spends as much as five hundred years nurturing phototheism and plotting to unbalance the power of Lucidus and Noctis.

Though somewhat successful about this measure, Phototheism does not develop forces outside of Lukes and the ploy appears to be stuck.

But there is no doubt that the gods have a sense of crisis. That's why you summoned Luna and called me into this world to lead Luna. He also summons Arklite, who will be paired with Luna.

In other words, Vanitas is trying to upset the equilibrium of the powers of the gods in a way we haven't noticed, and the gods have noticed that. Isn't that how you felt at stake?

"What good does Vanitas do as he moves to destroy the Holy Kingdom"

When I say it like that, Mel answers that I'm not sure.

"Pushing and pulling will cause a huge imbalance. It's like playing mock battle with Mr. Nicholas will pull you out of your power and your feet will come forward on their own..."

I gestured and likened myself with my good swordsmanship.

"Are you saying that if you let the twitchy, raised influence of light theism fall all at once, the power of Lucidus will fall as a result..."

Sharon also seemed convinced by that explanation,

"I hear that there are many followers of the Light Divinity who are simple. And it is those simple believers who stand on the battlefield. We are leading the war in the name of God in this battle, so there is no doubt that if many believers die, more people will be disgusted with phototheism, including survivors. I hope that's all, but it's also possible that the spearhead of anger is directed towards Lucidus."

Liddy nods loudly at it.

"Right. If those who worship Lucidus once and for all turn to the other side, there will be a great deal of confusion."

"That's a possible story. Luke's population is three million. If all those people cease to worship at once, Lucidus' power will surely weaken. That's not all. Maybe even the other gods will come to deny it. Then we won't be talking about confusion. If Vanitas sets something up by poking that gap, the gods will have to turn around."

When we discussed it that far, I remembered something.

(Can't you imagine the Lunas going to the Empire to stop the war instead of entering the Empire to head to Gilsor? If so, how do we stop the war? Negotiating with the Chancellor won't do anything if the Holy King doesn't give up...)

I remember telling Verno yesterday that if the people of the meadows moved, they could stop the war.

"Do you think we can move the people of the meadows?

"It's abrupt," says Liddy, surprised, but immediately denies that it's impossible.

"I have the same idea as Mr. Lydia. Because the Humans are not interested in anything other than fighting and grasslands."

Mel also agrees with Liddy.

"I think it's possible," Sharon remarked, saying Beatrice said, "Isn't that possible?"

"If the Rooks are as strong as the Lockhart family, they may want to fight the Battlemaniac Horse Clan, but they won't want to fight an enemy with just a large number of them."

"You're right, given your personality. But the Humans should have had a mission given to them by God. I don't know what that is, but if the gods have been preparing for 2,000 years, I think there is a good chance that the Humans will move."

Two thousand years ago, the Humans resisted violently when the Caerm Empire entered the meadow zone. At that time, the Emperor felt so critical that the Imperial Army, which retained the name of the ever-victorious, had no hands or feet on the Humans and was pushed to the city of Fosdale, the border between the central and southern regions, temporarily to be attacked near Ezarrington.

But the sheikhs of the Humans descended upon the divine (mons) trust of the land they believed in, and the Humans bowed down to the Empire.

It is only permissible for the chiefs and warriors to know what that monument is, but it continues to wait to fulfill the mission given to it by the gods.

"You forgot about that...... it's certainly possible. Because sometimes we go to the meadows."

"I don't think we need to rush to a conclusion. Perhaps it would be better for the gods if light godliness were crushed."

"I'll think about it a little more," he nodded honestly to Liddy's objection.

After breakfast, take a stroll around the city of Aurelia with information gathering.

As I felt yesterday, the shipping industry seems to have had a worse economy than it did six months ago, and the port district is not vibrant. However, economic activity is not bad when viewed across the city.

If you listen to me, it's because the December Periclitle offensive no longer threatens to invade the Demons and because of the demand for reconstruction in the city of Periclitle.

Although the city of Periclitle has won thanks to bold operations, many citizens have lost their homes by burning a quarter of the city. The fact that major industries are crusading demons means that there is no direct impact on the Aurelia economy, and furthermore the situation is being eaten by merchants of Aurelia, who are merchants to Periclitle, who can receive support from various countries through the Demonic Crusade Agreement.

Also, trade with the Kingdom of Lax was stalled due to the demonic invasion that began around October last year, but many merchants have come and gone down the streets of Aurelia due to the departure of the demonic threat. However, he also seems to think that this good economy will cool down as soon as goods don't arrive from the Empire, and he's trying to make as much money as he can now.

Rumors will be gathered, but as we heard at the Deodard Chamber of Commerce, since the demonic raids, there has been no information that towns and villages near the streets, including the village of Rasmore, have been subjected to demonic raids, especially in calm conditions around Periclittle and on Ars Street, and there was no need to rush back.

After enjoying shopping in one of the best commercial cities in the world, returning to the Inn, the Deodard Chamber of Commerce had contacted me.

The receptionist at the inn tells me, "He wants to ask you anything, and he said if you could give him some time," he says.

I'm talking about a distillery construction plan, so I'm heading to the Deodard Chamber of Commerce by myself.

Still thriving, but soon they'll find me and put me through the reception room. Immediately Verno, the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce, appears and bows his head greatly.

"Thank you for your time and effort. I showed you the plan you gave me yesterday and I wanted to ask you something..."

I have five employees, including him, but all had neighborhoods under my eyes.

"Maybe you've been up all night? When I hear it, I immediately say" no "and shake my head aloud to the side to deny it. But as far as the tired look on the employees' faces, I'm pretty sure they were considering it until late at night.

"Which part would have been missing? I understand that the calculation of the recovery of the funds invested is too simplified."

Although the funds to be invested are made in three patterns depending on the size of the equipment, the assumptions for the recovery of funds have not been successfully set because the cost of labor and transportation of materials in Jilsole cannot be read. For that reason, I had only done some pretty abusive calculations.

I've been curious about this since the time the plan was drawn up, and I asked him about it.

"No. I don't even think of you as dew for doing all this calculation and shortages, etc. Before that, I'd like you to tell me how to calculate it."

"How to calculate it?

I don't use anything difficult to calculate per se, and I don't think the Chamber of Commerce of Fingerfolds understands it even in commercial cities.

"Yeah, the very idea of computation. As much as I'm ashamed to say, I had no idea how to set the figures or the prerequisites in this plan."

Understand what they want you to teach them in those words. I remembered that I had omitted to explain prerequisites and such before the calculation.

"I'm sorry. I often planned and executed it myself, so I skipped explaining the area"

When I bowed my head slightly, I was even more frightened, but the young employee muttered without expressions, "Make and execute this plan yourself..." Probably frightened.

"Then I'll be brief. Firstly, capital investment costs, but classified as buildings and distillation equipment, brewing equipment and storage equipment in order to simplify (...). Set their respective depreciation rates and periods… The cost of materials was calculated from the general coal price and the cost of manufacturing barrels to the price of potatoes examined on the island of Gilsall. Considering that demand increases with distilled liquor manufacture, we assume that the first five years will rise by five percent a year. Since the quality of the barrel of Jilsole is the lowest, and I have to train every craftsman, I can't read at all if that number is okay..."

The Vernos are desperately taking notes.

"… labor costs were divided into four categories: distillers and brewers, barrelmakers and general workers. Unit price, but for craftsmen, we refer to craftsmen who are coming to the village of Rasmore for training, but the unit price of the average worker is set lower than that of the imperial mainland. I apologize for the unclear rationale for this...... the assumption is that the blacksmith guild will lend at low interest rates for interest rates. If your company starts with own funds, it will need to be recalculated at the city rate…"

Explain it well enough, but the look on Verno et al.

"Was it still hard to understand? I'll have the prerequisite paper by tomorrow."

Verno bows his head "helpful," but the employee remains faceless.

"What else is unclear? I'm sorry, but I don't have any experience with potato brewing either, so it's an ambiguous expression of how promising it is. I'm going to take the potatoes to the village of Rasmore about this and ask the Scots to be sure, but as soon as there's a transport problem..."

"I have no problem with that. As I said ambiguously, it also said that the trial and error minutes were taken into account, so I believe that the risks are fully incorporated. But..."

I can't stop boiling.

"When would you consider leaving? If you still have time tomorrow, I'd like to ask you to explain this plan again… Of course, I'll pay you a consultancy fee for that."

I don't have any problems because I'm not in a particular hurry, but I just don't get a consultancy fee for my plan.

"I'm not particularly in a hurry, so it's possible to explain it tomorrow one day. Plus, it's part of the planning, so you can't have the money."

"It really helps," he says, bowing his head, but not giving in about the reward.

"We're going to give you some time. I'll pay you some kind of reward for that."

He settled by asking questions several times and being taught such things as Aurelia's specialty dishes.

Aurelia faces the sea and is rich in seafood. Fresh seafood is a specialty, especially close to the mouth of the river Fatas, the Great River. They taught me shellfish dishes not available in the village of Rasmore, leaving the Deoddard Chamber of Commerce behind.

He then joined the Liddies and headed to the restaurant they taught him.

■ ■ ■

Verno Deodard had his head troubled about the distillery construction plan he had received from Zacharias.

Yesterday, after I received the plan, I threw out other jobs to try to understand.

I thought it was somewhat understandable because he had initially been involved in the construction of a blacksmith guild-owned distillery near Aurelia himself. But you were lucky with that elaborate draft plan.

On the afternoon of April 25th, after hearing from Zacharias, he called an employee of the Blacksmith Guild to show him the plan.

"That's a brilliant plan, Master Zacharias."

The official was impressed as he smiled and read the plan. Verno was surprised by the staff's comprehension skills,

"Can you understand this?," he asked.

"Of course you can't," he replies as a matter of course.

Verno drops his shoulder disappointingly at the word, but the official keeps the word going.

"But as long as we know what to do, we can build, and we can operate. Whatever it is, it's a plan that Master Zacharias made."

"Isn't it a little irresponsible? You got all these plans, and you just follow them without understanding them."

officials thought they had missed choosing the words, he said, "That was a bad way to say it," and bowed his head,

"Dear Zacharias, your plan has features. That's a number of ideas that have been shown so that the situation can change the plan."

"I understand that. But..."

"What we need to do is, as we move forward with the plan, get an accurate picture of the situation and decide which draft we should choose in the plan at times. To do this, you need to understand the plan somewhat, but you are too professional to understand everything. I'm guessing only Zacharias and Sharon can understand this, and then Scott, the distillation manager."

"Sure it is......" but it doesn't look convincing.

Officials began to talk about their own experiences, looking as far away as they would miss the old days.

"I also worried when you first got the plan. I was wondering if the blacksmiths would be eager to succeed in the business of building a distillery where Master Zacharias would not be here… If I told Master Scott about it, he would tell me something."

"What is it like," Verno looks at the staff with the thought of straw.

"This is what Master Scott said.“ The plan incorporates everything we've struggled with, so why don't we just follow this and think about what caused it and what to do when it really doesn't fit ”. Also," If you don't try, there are things that you don't understand by mouth. "But then you said something..."

Verno is tilting his neck, but it doesn't matter, he continues with a memory laugh.

"..." Master Zacharias can only make a simple plan, so you will always say that if you read it to some extent, but that's the only one that works ”. Even if it's a plan that's too difficult for us ordinary people, it meant be careful because it looks easy for that one. Master Scott used to have a lot of trouble."

So Verno lost his shoulder strength.

"That's true. But I asked Master Zacharias to hang out with me one day tomorrow. What should I do?"

"One by one, I think you should ask what to do at this time and take note of that. I'm talking about that one, so you're thinking about the risks that aren't in the plan."

"I will do that," Verno exhales with a breath of relief, marginally allowing room to return.

"And you're being objective. That's the blacksmith's guild."

So for the first time, the official got a serious look.

"Humans, giving up is the key. You can't... think about it, you can't build a distillery or anything. This is something you'll feel after this, too."

Spare time disappeared from Verno's face for the words.