Kuro no Maou

It was a spacious office.

Not only is there a pile of paperwork on the heavy desk, but there are also bundles of notes and drawings scattered around.Over and above the writing instruments used to sign documents, there are also a number of fine magic tools (magic items) and tablets, which are small stone tablet devices from ancient ruins.

Not only does the chaotic figure stay on the desk, but a huge bookshelf packed with tons of technical books and magic books squeezes from both sides in the room.The stylish interior was removed early, and the empty space was filled with clumps of mechanical parts like junk, crates, tightly sealed steel containers, and various other materials.

The only thing that barely opens is a visitor's desk and sofa.

In the beginning, this room, which had not fulfilled its function as an office, was written in the table as "Magic Development Bureau Director's Office".

"---- Excuse me, Director Simon."

Ah, Mr. Seek, what's the matter?

From the pile of paperwork on the desk, Simon, the main director of this room, shows his face.

Homunculus F-0049, named directly after Sheek and Chrono, had been working with Simon since he was active in Sparda, so he is still under him.Originally a member of the "Dark Knights" Sariel Infantry, he also had a rank as an Imperial Army, but he was always Simon's secretary.Although the clothes are still made-to-measure clothes.

"I'm a visitor."

"Well, I don't think I had such plans today."

"This is Sophia Sirius Persifal."

Sophie-san.

I don't know what it is, but if she came all this way, I have no reason to say no.

And the Lord's understanding came, and Shek bowed down.Soon, the door opened again with a knock on the door.

"It's been a while, Simon." It's been a long time since I pulled out of Sparda. "

“I see. I'm glad you're doing well.”

"I wanted to come and see your face sooner."

I can't help it, we've been so busy together.

Sitting on the only free space on the sofa, he started with a smooth greeting for the time being.

Sophia is the head of the Persifal family, one of Sparda's four nobles, and the president of the Royal Sparda Seminary, where Chrono and Simon also attended.Originally, she was a person on the clouds, but as an adventurer who hid her identity, she participated in the Fifth Galahad War with Simon, and she was somewhat of a woman with whom she had a deep personal relationship.

Sophia, the beauty of the Myoko Dark Elf, does not need to hide her identity, so she sparingly exposes her beautiful bare face and glossy brown skin.Filled with the feminine charm of wearing an exposed white suit, even now that he fought through the Galahad War with the Sparda defense battle, he had a little trouble finding a place to play.

"Sure enough, there have been a lot of things since I came here."But you and I have finally settled down.Oh, first of all, congratulations on taking office as Director of Magic Development. "

"Thank you. It's a big title."

Alongside the creation of the Imperial Army, the administrative organs of the Elrod Empire were established in succession, and full-scale state administration finally began.

The Magic Development Bureau is one of the established central ministries.

As read and written, it is involved in the development of magic technology in general.More specifically, the development and manufacture of equipment used by the Imperial Army and the study of ancient magic.

The former is the "Imperial Factory", and the latter is the "Ancient Magic Research Institute", which is placed under the Magic Development Bureau.

"That's not true." Then, maybe we should celebrate the inclusion of "Anti-Cross" as well. "

"Please don't... are you aware of it?"

"It's the most powerful special forces that Demon King has ever selected."It's also the pinnacle that imperial soldiers should aim for, so it's going to be a topic of conversation. "

"Wow..."

At the bottom of the sequence, though, the extra pressure is much greater than the honor of being chosen as a member who stands shoulder to shoulder with the "Element Master".Chrono said yes or no, so there was no other way to accept it, and there was no problem because there was no change until now.

But Simon didn't want to be mistaken for someone who didn't know what was going on, and was probably stronger because he was in the strongest unit.

Wouldn't it be better if Sophie entered than I did?

"Of course, it's easy to fight when you have to, but I have other tasks to do." Thank God for that. "

"Was Sophie going to be the new president of the school?"and the Imperial Magicians. "

"I'm so glad you know me."

Because Lily-san told me about it before.

Chrono and Lily visit regularly under Simon, or both of them together.I work mostly, but I eat in my private time.

In particular, Chrono is careful not to let Simon do harsh black labor, and Lily does not feel that her work allocation has decreased compared to before.

It's all new work that is piled up every day at an accelerated pace, but even so, there is no problem with the physical condition because the substantial secretary, Seek, manages the unavoidable working hours with the direct life of Chrono.Long overtime hours are prohibited. However, it is OK because it is a hobby rather than overtime that the person wants to do.

"I heard it was going to be a pretty big school."

"Oh, I want to create an educational institution like a seminary."I thought there might be other players, but apparently there is no school system in Carlamara. ”

Sparda's seminary, Avalon's Imperial School, etc., often have large schools that represent the size of the country.With Karamala's population and economic scale, it is appropriate that there is a splendid school that is no less than a seminary. However, it was not able to focus on school education that was not visible and profitable, either because of the evil of the collegiate system by big merchants.

Education, such as reading and writing computation, was basically conducted by each merchant on his own, hiring a tutor, and later in the form of a private school.Although there is no integrated school, there are many people who can teach basic knowledge because it is a business city, and the literacy rate of Karamala is quite high.The same applies to simple addition and subtraction.

However, the emergence of a nation called the Elrood Empire demanded a unified school education.In a nutshell, we need institutions that develop the human resources that underpin the Empire.

The seminary's just been attended by niisan and Lily, so it's only natural to model it.

For the time being, they want us to do the same.

In Pandora, the Royal Sparda Seminary is a leading educational institution.At the moment, a sophisticated education system has been established that is unlikely to be more sophisticated, and there is no reason why it should not be adopted.

Not to mention, if there was someone who ran the seminary, it would be easiest to leave it to them.

“If Sophie can be the president, I'll feel safe because it looks like a normal school.”

It's like there's an extraordinary school, isn't it?

It's not like that, is it?

The free school at the southern edge...

"... did you know?"

Existence, but not too much detail.

"You shouldn't know the details.It's not the Ministry of Education, it's the Imperial Army. "

The Ministry of Education has been established with the implementation of a full-fledged education system.The schools that Sophie will be entrusted with, and all schools that will be operated in the Empire, will be under the jurisdiction here.

However, because it is not an educational institution in the first place, it is out of jurisdiction.

However, even in the Ministry of Education, which is responsible for proper education, 90% of the staff, including the minister in charge, are assigned to Homunculus, so the system reflects 100% of Her Majesty Queen Lily's intentions.

"To see the ruling system of pandemonium, I have an approximate idea... but I don't imitate the foolishness of stepping on a dragon's tail."

"That's better for you."Sophie will be busier than the president because she wants to do school education in the Empire. "

There's also a mage tutorial team, though I'm already busy.

Sofia was also a famous Rank 5 adventurer.I was the best I could call an Ice Magician.

The Imperial Army will be Pandora's first gun-armed army, but it will also require the presence of the usual sorcerer units.If you become a powerful sorcerer above approximately Rank 3, your magic will be much stronger than if you were to shoot a rifle.

The Imperial Army also needed to train high-ranking sorcerers who dealt with powerful magic.It was inevitable that Sophia would be singled out as an educational role based on her strengths and background.

It can't be helped, the Empire is still short of reliable talent.

"Let's think now that it's worth the effort."However, it was also true that the Demon King was quite enthusiastic about his education.The creation of a compulsory education system has already been considered. ”

Lily-san said it was too early to stop her, though.

“But it's a very advanced idea.If the empire expands the map in the future, it will incorporate a number of countries from different cultural areas.When that happens, I think it's an effective technique to create a unified consciousness, not by religion, but by education. "

Even in the same great desert, there are differences in lifestyles and cultures between Carlamara and the countries surrounding Atlas.Those who live in a pandemonium metropolis lined with high-rise buildings cannot live in the same way as the crocodile-type lizard man who still lives on the edge of the desert swimming in the sand and catching prey.

Culture, religion, caste characteristics, and even if they are subtracted, the differences in people's consciousness are large and diverse.If things change, so will common sense.

However, what if the content of education was identical in any place?If we can teach not only simple reading and writing calculations, but also group actions similar to the army, it will be possible to align and march with a single signal wherever the person comes from.

"I see... I knew the Gentiles were advancing."

But aren't you a lot busier than I am?

"It's okay, I've really calmed down recently."Especially for the Imperial Factory. "

The Imperial Factory is a state-owned company founded from a large group of production factories prepared by Lily in the third tier of the Great Labyrinth "Industrial Zone (Factoria)".In addition, all rights such as the factory and blacksmithing workshop of Karamala owned by the great merchants who are members of the parliament are "dedicated" to Her Majesty the Queen of Pandemonium.

The "Industrial Zone (Factoria)", to which the Queen has a right, and the factory in Carlamara were all collectively managed as imperial factories.

Of course, it is mainly engaged in the production of munitions, such as the mass production of the main crow rifle of the Imperial Army, which started early.

"Basically, my job is design development, so I won't be involved in production after completion."

No matter how much, I can't take care of you.

It is an Imperial factory with a huge number of workers.Its management and operation alone will result in a tremendous amount of work.What Simon needs is the development of a revolutionary new weapon that can transform the battlefield.It would be a waste of genius to let them manage people and increase production.

The main crow rifle has already been completed, the machine guns [Firefly] and [Hummingbird] are finally over, and I've left the grenade to others... If guns become more popular, there will be amazing craftsmen who make them better than me, so I don't think they'll be much involved anymore.

After defending Sparda, we finally have a mass-produced machine gun.

The heavy machine guns were the Firefly and the Hummingbird.

Fireflies are large-calibre projectiles, but Hummingbird uses crow rifles and common rifle ammunition.Since Chrono has been paying more attention to the common standardization of ammunition from the outset, it was considered in developing a full-scale mass production type.

"In addition to the Imperial Factory, Mordred Heavy Industries, newly launched by Chairman Mordred, produces gun licenses, and outsources conventional swords and spears."I think the Imperial Army's equipment will be better without me. ”

Mordred, you're still a merchant undead.

"But thanks to the chairman, Spada blacksmiths are starting to work right away." You're an amazing person. "

The Imperial Workers are basically supported by personnel from the Central District, which is directly ruled by Her Majesty the Queen.Seeing a large number of workers working in silence, I didn't want the Sparda craftsmen to meet me.

Even if I had a skill, I would have been hired at the Imperial Factory, so the presence of Mordred Heavy Industries, which is a proper working environment as usual, is a light of hope.What the pandemonium needs from now on is a normal company that can work while maintaining its ego.

That's why we're now concentrating on the Ancient Magic Lab.

"Ancient magic and ruins are the foundation and driving force of the Empire."Lily-san is also putting the most effort into it, isn't she? "

That's right, there's a pile of technology that you can't figure out even if it takes a lifetime, and it seems like it's still buried.

The pandemonium itself is a huge ancient ruin.

An oversized shelter where many ancient people once lived.Even so, it is only by restoring its function that it is possible to receive refugees almost unlimitedly, even from anywhere in Spada.

Living ancient ruins. Therefore, there are many ancient magic techniques that have been lost here.

There is also a secret function to manipulate the quicksands of the Atlas Desert, headed by famous things like Vision in the Transition Magic circle.

"In addition to the Great Labyrinth, there are also many ancient weapons such as Human Heavy Machine (PowerLoader), Ancient Armor (Ancient Gear), EA (Ether Arms), and Iron Spider on the Sky Battleship... yes, there are also half-machined monsters in the new fifth tier of the" "Great Demon Palace" ", so they can be obtained as mysterious parts, and the work is infinite."

"Hmm, none of them have been studied at all."In the first place, ancient magic researchers themselves are rare.If it wasn't deep enough, it wouldn't be enough to analyze it.Are there enough people? "

"It's a lot more blessed than when I was working alone."Homunculus was a good assistant.Besides, I'm much more familiar with ancient magic than you think.Some blacksmiths and some ancient magicians do it. "

Legin, the blacksmith who had been in Sparda's care, evacuated to the pandemonium and was confirmed to be safe.

When we talked about each other's recent developments,

With ancient magic, I've only been around a few times in the past, so I can help you out with a little bit of work.

Because of that, Simon decided to invite Legin, who had lost her shop and had not yet found a job at Xintiandi Pandemonium, to the Ancient Magic Institute.As a rare blacksmith who could easily maintain Chrono's cursed weapon, Lily was greeted with a dishonest salary and treatment, but she could not even predict that Simon the Rock would show enough activity in ancient magic research.

What was it that was just a little rummaging about?Currently, there was no one more familiar with ancient magic than Legin, except Lily.

"Leggings... [Deathmaker] Leggings?Isn't he a beardless dwarf? "

Yes, but do you know that?

"On the contrary, you didn't know?"Leggin Strath used to be a very famous blacksmith.It is said that it was thanks to him that the Mordred Weaponry Association instantly rose up with Sparda's most beatified skill. "

"Oh, I see... that's why you felt so close to the chairman."But if you're such an amazing blacksmith, why are you in such a small workshop? "

"Well, there seemed to be a lot of things."If I don't tell you about the past, that's what I want. "

"I see, then I won't ask."If you inadvertently lose your temper, the laboratory will be over. "

It's not the past that counts.Sure knowledge and skill.

The Ancient Magic Lab is always looking for immediate strength.A rare talent in ancient magic will never let go once grasped.I tied it up and had it analyzed.

Don't push yourself too hard, either.

"Recently, Mr. Sheek will take care of you."Besides, the work priorities are ordered, so we're just doing it in order. ”

I see, if I were to enter the Liver of the Demon King or Queen... maybe it would be a metastasis or a battleship in the sky?

It's both high priority, but it's not the lowest.

“Huh, is there anything else that we should prioritize?”

"The most important thing now is the radio."

The highest priority for the development of communication equipment is the request from Chrono, which Lily has also approved.

Chrono deeply understands the importance of information communication as the knowledge of the Gentiles, and it seems that Lily has deepened her understanding through her rule of pandemonium.Lily's eyes and ears are everywhere in the central section of the pandemonium and the inhabited section of the Great Labyrinth, and there are no blind spots.It's all in Her Majesty's hands.

I believe that it is the work of a genius alchemist, Simon, and a god who can't even stand up against it, to know everything by collecting all kinds of information and computing and processing it with superhuman brains.In fact, it is presumed that Lily's computational power is supplemented by the protection of Fairy Queen Iris, but even if she pursues such a serious secret, even if she has several lives, it is not enough, so she is trying not to think further.

With Lily's telepathic abilities and the function of the ruins, pandemonium covers the entire area of information communication, but it doesn't work in the same way anywhere else.

I see, for the purposes of the Imperial Army, the main battlefield is not domestic defense, but an extermination battalion that strikes at the crusaders spreading all over the country.

"Of course, short-range communication can be exchanged in real time within a single battlefield, but you can get a lot of advantages... oniisan seems to think

“Of course. Working with remote units requires a lot of command, but if we can communicate with each other, amateurs will be able to coordinate.”

Facilitating collaboration with remotely deployed units is the cornerstone of the benefits of communications.Of course, it would be incredibly effective to be able to deliver information to the Commander quickly and accurately.

So, what's the outcome?

I guess I'm crazy. While examining the communication function of the Great Labyrinth, I tried to prototype a communication device that incorporates a small vision and tablet, but there are many constraints around the monolith that can be used.

I see, there's no point in being able to use it anywhere.

"Yeah, I'm not sure if I can't communicate just because I'm under the influence of magic, and I didn't go very far... but for the time being, I've come to the point where I'm about to get the minimum shape."

"That's amazing, isn't it?"It would be an innovative invention to enable communication without relying on ancient ruins. ”

“No, it's not innovative at all. Because it's manpower."

The reproduction of an ancient omnipotent information and communication technology was a long way off, but there was a pandemonium here that could ignore all of it and enable long-distance communication.

No, it was only possible with the Pandemonium with the Fairy Queen Lily.

“In the meantime, we've built a minimal communication device to help the Fairy Clans with their communications.”

The Fairy Telepathic Communicator is the only one that has cleared Chrono's requirements.

However, a communication device that relies entirely on the fairy's unique magic (extras) is only a telepathic amplifier.

In short, we can't have a full transmitter right now.Simon had a reluctant expression on his face after the defeat of the current technology, which had been incomplete.

A gigantic tower in the heart of the city, the symbol of Carlamara.

Since it became Lily's ruling pandemonium, it has been used as the center of politics and the central government office.

The founding empire's main ministries were also concentrated in Temenigles, and the tower's advanced communications system provided an immediate reflection of Her Majesty Queen Lily's intentions.Homunculus and the bureaucrats with the "Thought Controller (Fairy Ring)" who faithfully obey the Queen's orders are the brains and limbs.Nowadays, Temenigl is not just a symbol tower, but a fleshly monster that moves the Empire as it wishes.

In one of the rooms, there was a shadow of the brave Queen Lily and the two of them kneeling in front of her.

Well, we've finally finished evaluating the property we recovered...... that's exactly what we've collected.

"Haha! With a crushing feeling, it depends on how well you've protected Spada's property!!"

"You're in shock, this pink greed"

Lily shrugged her eyes against the pink who shouted an appeal that worked hard without any bad spots.

How many people in the Empire could be stunned by Lily and look fine?Rank 5 Adventurers are not Date.

"Well, that's fine. His Majesty King Chrono is pleased to have taken the enormous fortune from Sparda and contributed to the protection and security of the people."Let's acknowledge how well you've done. ”

Haha! Thank you very much for being happy!

Lily sighed one more sigh after another in a deliberate burst of flattening.

With the fall of the capital, Sparda was transferred from the Imperial Castle and evacuated to the pandemonium, but naturally, it was carried out almost as it was.Although there was a grace period from the Imperial Castle to remove the treasures and supplies from the castle, it was almost untouched with regard to the personal property remaining in the noble city.

Pink, who had deposited a battalion in the "Knights of Chaos", recovered many of the personal assets that had originally only been taken by the Crusaders, and brought them back to Pandemonium.

Not only gold and silver coins, but also jewels, artwork, antiques, and other items of value, such as large magic tools (artifacts) and expensive weapons, have been collected as much as possible.It took time until today just to assess how much the total amount would be for that amount of wealth.

With the completion of the assessment, the pink work was specifically finalized, and it was slightly delayed with the battle bargaining.

Well then, let the rest out.

"... yes?"

"That won't be all of them."You're just too greedy to twitch by 20%. "

Pink submitted the recovered property himself.However, I didn't say everything.

According to Lily's reflection, Pink had about 20% of the total amount collected in his pocket.

"Ahahah, what are you talking about... I don't know..."

"Stop it, Pink. There's nothing stupid enough to lie before Her Majesty."

Zenongart, the boss of the [Knights of Chaos], wanted to cut the pink with all his strength.

"Her Majesty is generous."If you're honest right now, I'm sure you'll be able to spill your eyes on it. "

”Uu, uuu... my treasure...”

With a twitching motion, the foolish hand twitched, and finally shaping the heart mark with his finger, the treasure chest rolled down with the peach-colored magic circle.

The treasure chest, which emerged from a unique spatial magic (dimension), has an elegant design with tanned timber, golden edges and large locks.

"This isn't just me, this is the crystal of sweat and tears that everyone in the Pink Battalion has combined!"I just wanted to reward everyone for their efforts!! "

You're not the one who pays the bounty, Chrono?

It was the monarch who rewarded him according to his feats, but not the leader of the unit.The members of the battalion are regular Imperial soldiers, not mercenaries hired by Pink.

In the meantime, get rid of the empty treasure chest and throw up the treasure cache.

……

Chik, tonguing inwardly, Pink reluctantly stored the treasure chest in the peach-colored magic space again.

I didn't say that I had a treasure in this treasure chest.Collect the treasure chest and be satisfied with it, because the other person made a mistake on their own. If Pink is to protect his own interests, he has the vitality to persevere and fight.

I'm afraid, Your Majesty. I think it would be better to give you a small share of the property I recovered.

If the Knights of the Empire retrieved it, wouldn't it be natural for all of it to be the property of the Demon King?

"Of course, all ownership belongs to the Demon King."This is not a matter of rights, it is a matter of morale.This pink guy won't give up because he thinks it doesn't fit the price because he doesn't have any of the treasures he collected from the mountains. "

I'd like to say that you're a dazzling idiot with a golden glow, but it's only natural that people move with profit.

Don't you have any loyalty to the Demon King?It was only natural to offer everything to the Demon King as an Imperial Knight.

It was easy to reprimand them that way.

But he who is told is not worthy of it.Such one-sided narrative will only be repulsive.

Loyalty is a sacrifice, not a snatch.

"In addition to the bounty for this battle, as a special reward, I will only let you choose one thing of your choice from the collected treasure"

"... one by one?"

"Yes, one for each member of the battalion."But I'll let you choose three captains and two vice-captains. "

Instantly, a number of formulas flash in the pink brain.

Number of properties recovered. Battalion size.

Escape with 20% of your stash, or keep the Knights of Chaos convinced by this reward.

The results of the profit and loss account calculations were immediately derived.

"Hahaha! Thank you very much and be happy!!"

It's good to choose something that's priceless.

Well then, we'll gather the entire battalion now!

"Before you do that, throw up the stash."It won't be the third time, will it? "

"Hah, hahah..."

Finally, the pink idea was literally confiscated without a single piece of recovered property.There is no one in the Pandemonium who can hide from the Queen.

However, Lily accepted the remarks of her boss, Zenongalt, who took care of her unexpectedly, and made an exquisite reward allocation.Although Pink himself did not make as much profit as he hoped, considering the team members who were boosted by the treasure selection, it was a reward that greatly boosted morale as a battalion.

Overall, Captain Pink's approval rating rose, and he earned more than the minimum.In other words, I won in total.

The Pink Battalion still earns money.

The pink was waiting for the next battlefield as soon as possible.Next, how do we earn efficiently? ———— Yes, burn the heart of justice.