Can I have a word with you, Commander?
What's the matter, Zen?
"Well, um... the atmosphere of the people around me in this country has changed lately." In other words, the economy is good or bright. "
"Yeah? Well, maybe." What's wrong with that? Are you worried about something? "
The country of the Orient is changing little by little.
Even though he belonged to the military in such an Orient country, Zen was also working hard on construction and other tasks.
Zen spoke with a subtle expression.
The atmosphere is getting brighter and brighter.
Zen's face pointing out what was supposed to be a good thing created a subtle atmosphere for some reason.
What's wrong with it?
"No, actually, I've been wondering about it for a while." Especially these days, hasn't the number of volunteers increased much? The Orient Army and the Barca Mercenaries. "
"... I see? I'm sure you've secured the required number."
"That's right, but that's the number you've specified." How many people are hired? I don't think so, but I think there's a lot less of them wanting to be soldiers. Before that, there were many people who wanted to become more soldiers and mercenaries, or maybe there was only so much work they could do. "
"Oh, I see. I mean, that's it. Now that we have more work to earn, it's harder for people to get together with mercenaries. I didn't really care because the number of people accepted in the army and so on was limited, but it might be true."
"Isn't that right? Well, it's fine because I've got a number, but I'm kind of worried." I feel like there are more weak people in the city. "
"No, that's because you're getting stronger, isn't it?" Don't quarrel with the citizens, Zen. "
I won't, only once in a while.
Zen originally earned his living as a mercenary in a group of small countries.
Zen said that it would have been strange if there had been more people who wanted to join the Orient Army and the Barca Mercenaries.
Certainly, there hasn't been much of a defeat in the Orient country so far.
Then at least the mercenaries will gather.
Mercenary groups are less damaging in a constantly winning battle, and they can still make money.
Therefore, it is not strange that more people are gathered in the present situation.
And that was the case before.
But what about lately?
Over the past few years, there have been people involved in the construction.
I needed help because I couldn't finish the river by magic alone.
Besides, recently, there have been people besides me and Ai who do construction work.
Thanks to this, there are times when we don't have enough people.
As a result, they also had to pay more to attract manpower.
Because if you don't, you won't get together.
Therefore, while other countries are struggling with recession, there are always jobs in the Orient countries that can be earned easily.
Recently, the merchants had also succeeded in new money measures, and they had started new businesses one after another.
There are also people who work in commerce, not construction.
If so, what about the profession of a soldier fighting on the battlefield?
There's a danger to your life.
Many people may choose a job where they can live their daily lives safely, rather than rewarding them in exchange for danger.
That's what Zen calls weak people.
"Maybe this will make it more and more difficult to gather forces." Don't be embarrassed if that happens. "
"I wonder what's really going on?" I'll tell you myself, but the number of applicants has not increased more than I thought, and the total number alone has increased. That's why you won't be able to secure the numbers, but after all, it's useless if you're not more like them than you are on the battlefield. "
Hmm.
That's a tough one.
Whatever it is, it's not strange how good the economy is.
However, the Orient nation is not as strong as it is now.
Just by being able to compete with small countries in the vicinity, you will lose against strong opponents, a large number of opponents, and major powers.
As Zen said, it's not difficult to secure the numbers right now, but you need to be careful.
It is not that there is any problem immediately, but maybe it will affect later.
Okay, I'll talk to Ai and figure out a way to keep the troop numbers coming.
"I'm sorry. I thought of something."
"No, that's fine. It was a valuable input." Thank you, Zen. "
I can't ignore the opinions Zen felt because of the skin sensation at the scene.
I know it might bother you, but I'll talk to Ai about what to do.
I already told Ai what I heard from Zen.