Isekai Taneuma

Claire summoned me to a restaurant just outside Phoenix.

The closer the rapidly growing city is to the government city, the more buildings and bustling it is, but investors from the brave and the nobles who originally lived in the capital tended to build houses in the suburbs, avoiding the dirty center.The shop was located on the corner of such a luxurious residential area, creating a secluded atmosphere in a quiet town.

Feng came in a rickshaw to such a quiet residential area.After all, it was covered with blindfolds because it was a nostalgia, so I didn't notice it until I came nearby, but the place where I arrived was exactly like a kiosk, surrounded by an earthen wall with building blocks on the white wall.

As he stepped out of the car, as if he had been waiting, a common gate built just beside the four-legged gate opened, and the shop staff bowed respectfully.I was surprised at the departure of the apron in the flower, and I was even more surprised that the maid welcomed me with three fingers in the front door.Even though I'm a female general, I'm not a Japanese, but a priest who looks like an elf, so I kind of feel like I'm watching it at cosplay.

The boarded hallways were so dim that they were invisible that the voices of the guests who were eating were heard from the left and right sides.He was guided to the deepest room of the long hallway, and when he opened the door, he jumped into his eyes in the tatami mat mat room.

Still fresh, with a smell of straw, a beautiful insert in the flower pot between the floors, and ink marks on the walls.It's Chinese anyway, but can people in this world read it?Needless to say, it must be him.How much would it cost to sell in the original world?

There was a watermark carving section in the duck cottage between the neighboring room, which entertained my eyes.I felt like I missed a Japanese house, but if I think about it, I just recently saw it in the Imperial Capital.Probably had a break from producing this shop.Feng should have called me to the city recently, but the only shop that has opened such a shop is a former merchant with a boulder and a strong soul.

I wondered how Claire knew about this place... but as soon as I saw her dressed up, I knew.Claire was wearing beautiful shiny clothes.Because there is no chemical fiber, it is probably true silk.I'm still not a social star to wonder when I was about to be sent this much.The Feng of Yin Ca, who only played online games, was a more terrifying opponent than the Raptors.

"Welcome aboard today.I've been inviting you, but I was a little hurt because I didn't want you to. "

The tone of her mouth that she would have wanted to finish if she hadn't come today seemed a little nervous.Feng is avoiding it for a reason, but even if some people feel disliked, there is nothing they can do.Apparently, it is good to know the risks today.However, since there are no ex-children and no temptations, you have to be careful about that.

However, his worries were worrying.Claire didn't stick around even when she was alone, and the meal always proceeded in a gentle mood.

"Sir Hermes has prepared a local dish for me today."

I thought the place was just the place, and maybe it would come out, but she was right about all of it coming out was Japanese food.In other words, Kaiseki cuisine itself is a unique Japanese course that begins with three dishes per soup and continues with eight inches of sake, strong dishes, desserts, and main confectionery.

It is also written in the Minutes of the South, which is said to have been written by Chitoshi, but now it is said to be a fake book.I don't know if this was the exact way in which he lived, but, well, it's an interesting imitation because of that personality.

When the wine was drunk, it wasn't a treat, but a woman came to drink, but Feng refused by hand.I thought maybe Claire would tell me what to do, but she didn't show any such gestures, and she refused and licked her lips.

The dish was sashimi, so I thought maybe it was a sea fish, apparently delivered from afar through the brave realm.Just thinking about how much effort and money it cost to get it here made me realize how luxurious this shop is.

I wonder if she was in such a good mood.When the liquor came in for a while, Claire cut off his mouth.

"So, Ser Hermes. In the middle of a fun meal, you might want to ask before the alcohol spins.It's not just a hobby that you're seeing me tonight. "

"... yes, I asked you to reconsider during the day... Claire.No, Ser Primrose. With your help, please save the Orpheus refugees. "

Claire licked the liquor with a calm expression, distracting herself from Feng.I don't want to hear it, but if you want to talk, you can talk to me.Otherwise, I wouldn't have set up such a seat.The feng so received continued to speak to her side in a swallowing atmosphere.

"I have heard in the past that this country was often subjected to border violations by the Empire.Even though your people were threatened because of that, the old Lord Hermes didn't do anything.I can't tell you how sympathetic I feel.Therefore, please be sure to realize that it is causing you pain.Still, I want you to open the border and accept the refugees. "

"... that's what I said during the day, but it's a very difficult story.No, you might say impossible.Just me, considering the feelings of other lords... "

"Yeah, so just think of it as a matter of reason.I want you to make a judgment on that.I'm not just trying to impose pain on you.There is certainly a risk to hosting Orpheus refugees, but we believe that there are just as many benefits. "

Claire turned to the side and gazed at us as if she was half-hearted.

"First, if we accept the Orpheus refugees, we can expect a purely eastern population increase.The eastern part of Claire's territory is sparsely populated due to the war and lacks a working population due to it.

I was sending a worker from the West to solve the problem, but it's being obstructed by the Roberts.They use their own people and national sentiments skilfully to prevent workers from going east to earn money.However, if they are Orpheus, they cannot speak.

The east certainly has a small population because of the Orpheus, but it's also a chance to take it backwards and leap.And, as I first suggested, the reception of refugees also leads to the suppression of banditry.

Why bandits come from Orpheus is because the lives of ordinary people are tough.The Empire has despised humans by prioritizing any saint.When war broke out, it was humans who were bound to be bullied.But Hermes is different.In this country, not only saints, but also humans are given equal opportunities.

So if we take them in as workers, nature and bandits will disappear.And as the workforce increases, we can also improve the roads in the east that are stuck.Moreover, if we promote this as humanitarian aid, we will be able to influence the Imperial Capital.

Of course, the Roberts will control this move.Like they tried to get rid of the Beast, they would interfere with what it was like to let another citizen in.But now the Empire will be on your side.We're trying to solve the problems that they have left behind in a humane way.And the Empire is a future customer.

By the way, has Claire ever been to the Imperial Capital?I've only been there recently, but it wasn't that big a city when it came to empires.It's not far from New Amsterdam, the heroic capital, and it's even smaller than Phoenix today.However, even the Phoenix may lose to the Primrose realm if development in the east proceeds in the future.

Once the streets have been built, they will be close to the Imperial Capital and close to Orpheus and Cain, the grain distribution route.The vast hermes and Orpheus crops all pass through here.Naturally, merchants come together and a huge market is created here.Your city turns into a world-famous city.Let's make this the second New Amsterdam! "

As Feng's persuasion continued, Claire stepped out and listened to it without knowing.A man is mostly a dream creature, but this is the first time a man has ever talked about a dream that is so big and feet on the ground.

She remembered the sights of her own territory and dreamed how wonderful it would be if New Amsterdam could not be on that barren land, but a city as Phoenix.And I thought if I could really do that, I could persuade the eastern lords... to realize that Feng's mouth was right on it.

Feng was conscious of it too, so he didn't want to push it.

"Claire, I don't think the successor to this country is Robert, but you should succeed for the sake of the people.So why don't you think about one thing? "

"... then why did you take the orphanage from me?I am in a difficult position in the territory because of that.Those who say nothing are even called perverts.I didn't do it. "

"That's...."

Feng silenced without saying anything.At that time, I thought it was necessary to tighten the discipline in the territory.But it was certainly a mistake to force my men to stop me.Because of this, the Roberts breathe back and Claire stands in limbo.Perhaps the punitive judgment at that time was also influenced by demonization.

Feng came up with various excuses, but I didn't think it was possible to convince her of any of them, so I couldn't say anything.With that look on his face, Claire began to speak in a calm tone.

"... our east has long been invaded by the Empire.As in this case, not only hungry Orpheus people entered, but sometimes Imperial soldiers dressed as bandits came to vandalize the territory.

If we put our hands on Bandit extermination, an Imperial soldier will come to us who knows it.We, the parties, understand the move, and of course protest, but the country's central government was far away in a safe place and did nothing.Because if Hermes moves his army, it will be like this.That's why the development is delayed and the wilderness is abandoned. "

Claire continued with a slightly distant look, which she seemed to miss.

"I was born and raised in the capital, and I didn't even know where my territory was until I had something in mind.However, when I decided to take over, I spent only one summer in the Territory with an interest in mind.

At that time, just before tensions with the Empire were resolved, I descended into my territory pretending to be a little rich lady visiting for a vacation.I was afraid that if they found out I didn't care about the territory, they would avenge me.

Surprisingly, as a child, I was active and excited about my first visit to my territory, running around the wilderness for days to come and days to come.It was full of nature and looked like a mountain of treasures with plenty of playgrounds.

And I made a friend.I became acquainted with the rural children I visited on my vacation and played with them as I did every day.Everyone made me feel good when I came out of the city, and I made a lot of fun memories and went back to the capital.I was hoping to come back here again next summer.

However, immediately thereafter, tensions with the Empire increased and I was no longer able to get close to the territory.When I heard that skirmishes continued at the border, I was worried about my friendly rural friends, but I couldn't do anything.Soon it became painful to think about it, and I stopped thinking about the territory.

Then a few years later, as I grew older, I went to see the territory again.I also went to the village I spent that summer.But... there was no more village there.Everyone was scattered, and some of them were dead.And this was all caused by the Orpheus invasion.

I still couldn't give up and looked for my old friend.They finally found out that they lived like nomads without staying in one place.If we built a city somewhere, there would be looters, so we kept moving.

The territory had plenty of land to cultivate and it was big enough for all of them to live in abundance, but they couldn't take advantage of it and even kept wandering the territory.

It is also the fault of the politicians who failed to stop the war.I wondered why they didn't abandon their land and run away, even if they didn't have to go on with their inconvenient life, at least during the war.

That's why I asked. I wonder if you don't hate lords who don't do anything.Then they said.That's not true. It's the Empire that's bad, not Claire.If we stay here, Claire will take care of us someday... and I haven't seen them since. "

When Claire finished telling the story of what happened in her own territory, she came to the front of Feng, avoiding the meal set aside and slipping while seated.And he put his hand on the tatami mat and said, lowering his head deeply.

"I hate Orpheus.But I have an appointment with them.The desire to make the territory better so that one day we can laugh at them like it used to be is real.Please believe that..... "

"Yes"

"If you say you will make this country better, I will do what you say.Quickly, tomorrow, I will persuade the Eastern nobles here in Phoenix to go around.So please make sure this story succeeds. "

"... okay."

Feng was moved by her story and replied with little thought.However, Claire knew very well that it was an empty promise.She looked up at Feng's words.

"... do you really understand?"

"... eh?"

"I want you to make this country better.But how can you say that when you are about to cede the seat of Ser Hermes, the highest rank in this country... "

"That's...."

Feng was stuck in a painful spot and struggled to respond.Permel, Diogenes, and even Canaan and Rideau.I wonder why I abandoned my position.If everyone wanted you to stand in that position, you should stay there until you don't need it.

As Feng, it was the mountains that wanted to do that.But there are circumstances in which that is not possible.It's still better now, but I don't know when it will go crazy again due to the influence of demonization.I don't know what I'm going to do then... I can't really afford to do this for a second.

How can I tell her how to make this country better?Feng could only cede this country to her with a whip.If that's not enough for her, what should I do?

But did Claire also calculate that Feng would be so impoverished by the response?

"Don't think so hard... I don't know why, but I know you really want to get down that position.So, if you tell me that you will entrust me with the future, I will inherit that position and do what you have left to do.

Instead, there's only one thing I really need to ask you. "

Claire said so and slapped her hands twice as if she were signaling someone in front of Feng, who was stunned.

Then, suddenly, the lid behind her was wooshly opened without a sound, and a set of futons was laid on the other side.Politely, there are two pillows lined up.The pillow was stacked with a pile of hand towels instead of tissues.

"I have to be Lord Hermes for anything.To do so, brave man. Please help us. "

She said so with challenging serious eyes, and now she raised her three fingers and lowered her head again.