The Man Picked Up By the Gods (Reboot)

Currently, there are 15 people in the laundromat's Bamboo Forest lounge who left the previous meeting, including Dalson from the armoury store and Pollene's neighbors. In addition, Jill and Hughes are here to explain the security company.

The purpose was to discuss Gimru's current situation and methods of self-defence, but... honestly, it hasn't gone much further.

Because it seems that people who have known me for a long time are still okay, but participants who have not are clearly shrinking.

Needless to say, it's me.

At the meeting the other day, I said a lot of things as a result of being nervous. It seems that the matter is behind us.

There is no feeling that I am not recognized or underestimated like the other day, but this is bad air, and above all, there are no more positive questions or opinions.

First of all, I propose the establishment of a security company and its use as one of my options. I decided to start with a little peace of mind, understanding that it was still fresh in my memory and not worried about the “intervention of the nobles”, which was the cause of the messy meeting.

"That's all."

To do this, I asked Jill to explain… the participants were surprised at the presence of personnel sent directly from the Duke's house, and on the contrary, they seemed confused and slow to react.

I hope you understand the story, but is it okay?

And I thought,

"Ah, I'm sorry. You know, Dalson runs an armoury store. Can I ask you a few questions?

"Of course."

"First of all, regarding the establishment of a security company. In the explanation I understand that there is no trouble from the nobles, which was my concern the other day. I understand, but are you serious?

In addition to the four conditions for the establishment of the security company described… "making the two of them responsible from the Duke's house”, “from hiring personnel to maintaining, the funds required for the operation will be fully (...) funded by Lyoma", “the operation will be until the city calms down”, and “after the deadline, the collected troops will be provided to the Duke's house".

Hiring people to educate, equip, and feed them until they're alone costs a lot of money. I don't know how many people I'm going to hire for that, but for the number of people. With all that money, those two won't be able to manage people and jobs and be free for Lyoma within the deadline, will they? And when the deadline comes, we'll have to hand it over to the Duke. Clearly, you don't get anything. "

This is true. But...

"I'm serious. Rather, these conditions are one, all of which we have offered to make it easier to get permission, with the exception of the two dispatched to be in charge."

That makes managers look like they don't understand me.

I'm sure it looks like I'm trying to make a big loss to them as a manager.

"Let me start with the fundamentals: I'm not going to make any money with this security company! I don't think so.

There are many reasons for this, but one is the existence of competitors. Though we are not up to date, the city originally had a trusted guard, an Adventurers Guild, and other professions specializing in brutality such as mercenaries. Security companies will be close to all of these “peers” and could be “business enemies." In addition, there is a difference in credibility between new entrants to private management and long-established guilds. I think businessmen understand how disadvantageous this is. "

There are many people who nod to this.

"In addition, it is not efficient to raise soldiers from scratch if you just want to gather strength for security. I have a profession called Adventurer Guilds and Mercenaries, so it would be cheaper and faster to attract them."

And this is the expression of agreement, everyone.

"Then you might wonder why we're building a security company, but that's because I think we need it.” Because even if it costs money, I think we must be prepared to protect our property and our safety.

As I've heard a long time ago... "If the rich are defenseless, they are the prey of armed bandits” seems to be an easy word to understand. Don't you think that if you give up money and you're reluctant to take your property, you won't have an ex-child? Not to mention your loved ones, your employees, you don't want to lose your life. At least I am.

And even if I can't profit from running a security company, I'm looking for a profit elsewhere (…) related to the security company, so there's no problem. In addition, I did not add to the conditions because I decided early on that I needed permission, but when I offered my troops after the deadline, I would be able to compensate for the amount of money that the Duke had put together. "

By the way, the donation of troops trained and collected as a security company is also a countermeasure against unemployment for people who were hired once by the security company.

You can keep hiring for as long as you need, but what do you do when you no longer need it? I don't need it anymore! It's just too irresponsible to throw it out, and the employer should be in trouble.

In that regard, Reinhardt, the Duke and lord, would need a lot of troops, such as a newly built city security, and would be able to allocate them if necessary.

Employees should be able to get a job with peace of mind if they have the security of the next workplace, and if they are recognized and asked to do so by the Duke, they will be foiled.

Also, if you have a chance to be hired by the Duke in the future, some people will want to take the initiative to work for the security company. It was convenient to recruit…… and finally the participants looked convinced.

Mr Dalson opens his mouth again here.

"I know that Lyoma really thinks a lot. I don't suppose we're talking about money or not looking over there. Still, in the first place, the money should just go out, the immediate income to make up for it... If you're selling security, it certainly costs money to use that security company, right? How much should we pay to have the shop guarded? So, what are you gonna do?

"The 'right price' for the services that can be provided is still to be worked out at a stage when experts from each Alliance are also discussing it. After all, we're going to hire and educate the guards. For the time being, we plan to divide the hired personnel into teams, combine basic training with publicity from the security company, and patrolling the city will be the main task.

During that period, the services that can be provided to you shall regularly send security guards to your shop during the patrol to check for any problems and deal with any problems. Then we are thinking of using signs and posters that say "guards stop at the store” to restrain those who plan evil.

In the future, we may consider sending security guards stationed in the store, but the price will vary depending on the number of people, working hours, and experience and skill, so I hope you can consult with us in the form of a budget.

Nevertheless, as I mentioned from the beginning, I have no intention at all to make money at the security company, so I do not intend to set a price that will be a burden for you. If you are too corrupt, you may buy the opposition of your Alliance and mercenaries, even temporarily. "

"It must be difficult. But I can't give you a clear amount at the moment, because that's one answer."

Oops, Mr. Sieg put it together on my behalf after a long conversation.

"Oh, there's nothing I can do about it. It's better than lying or telling the right thing."

"Thank you."

Well, then we won't have to talk about the security company anymore.

I don't see any questions from Mr. Dalson or anyone else, so I'll move on to the next item.

As for the crime prevention and security measures we can take... I don't get a lot of opinions, and it's my turn again.

Just to give you an example of the measures I'm doing at my store,

Increased number of security guards

· Discuss and confirm emergency response with employees in advance

Regular crime prevention and evacuation training

Installation of security equipment (shields)

Place weed slime or stone slime instead of alarm device

This is the place.

If I can get your help in this meeting, I would like to try to create a safety map of the area that I did when I was in elementary school. I think it would be helpful if we came together in the region and really did it.....

"Can I have a minute?

Yes, what is it, Mr. Pollen?

"I heard about the security company we were talking about earlier, and I know we can discuss emergency response beforehand, but what is a shield?

Ah, well, then why don't you bring me the real thing?

And the moment I said that,

I have something for you.

"At Bamboo Forest, we have these shields under the counter so you can pick them up right away in an emergency."

At some point, even though I didn't ask for it, three competent maids already brought it.

It is an image of a transparent, full-body polycarbonate shield held by police officers and mobile personnel. Lightweight but sturdy liot shield made from hardened liquid plates of sticky slime. In emergencies, the security personnel of course move, but I hope that the safety of non-combatants can be ensured.

"Hee, that's light! Even a weak woman like you can hold it lightly. Here, take it with you."

That's how Pollen gave her shield to her husband, Sieg.

It's really light.

"Can I help you?

"Please, go ahead."

Thus, the shield is received and passed around among the participants, and the voice is raised.

And we noticed that meetings started to get more and more active around here.

"What was the“ safety map ”I was just talking about?

"A safety map is a map of dangerous places in your area and where crime is likely to occur. You might think a local understands that, but the environment is changing.

For example, a place that used to flourish, a popular shop, or something that brought people together, but now it's crushed and less crowded?

"... yes. I think of a few things."

"Me too. There used to be, but now there is."

"Isn't that right? Now, make sure you know where it's dangerous. That's one of the goals.

However, it is obviously less crowded and obviously dangerous for adults. Of course, you need to be careful, but otherwise, find more “everyday hiding” dangerous places. And this is one of our goals. "

"Hiding in everyday life, exactly?

"I see... Have you ever seen a lot of boxes piled up in the alley? There is a shop at the entrance and there is a pile of refill products and garbage. Or maybe the carriage is stopped, but even if it's just for a short time in the day, if you know that, you can abuse it, right?

If there is a situation where "things block people's eyes”, people can hide there, and if the stack is combustible, don't you think you can use it to light a fire?

"If you ask me, it's like creating a convenient situation for criminals."

"One of the goals is to find a place like that and be careful, if you're doing it in your own shop, to improve it."

More and more participants are asking questions. Besides, the representative of the bookstore who is taking care of me, even my brother, who is always in charge of the shop, will take confirmation that this is what will happen.

"That's right! Then, if possible, we would like to invite your children to join us in making this map. Adults and children have different perspectives, and children can enter places that adults cannot or do not want to enter."

Using Niki's secret base in Fatma territory as an example, I told him what happened.

"It's horrible to hear about you as a child. Maybe it's not like you're hiding somewhere in the city and you're clapping."

"Children can hide = I think you can think of hiding children. For example, if it is a box, it can be used as much as it is to pack a child and keep it from being revealed to anyone, or if it is a place where the kidnapped child is confined… and if it is unconscious with medicine or something.

In order to eliminate such dangers, I think it helps parents to know their child's scope of action, to make them understand that places like this are dangerous for these reasons, and to encourage them to be aware of themselves.

Despite the recent insecurity, you won't be keeping your child locked up in your room all the time, so why don't you just give him a lot of heads-up and follow his instructions?

When you ask me that, I get a lot of convincing voices.

"That's right. They always stroll to the brink of darkness when they tell me to come home before it gets dark."

"Neither does my kid... I don't care if he helps me shop, but it seems like he's going down a less popular road because he's a shortcut no matter how many times he says it."

"You can only help me, my child..."

... it's become your parents' stupid tournament somewhat.

However,

"Well, I wasn't such a good listener when I was a kid."

In a word from Dalson, you all look at each other with a bitter smile.

If anyone remembers when they were children, they probably have one or two in mind.

"Anyway, it doesn't make much sense to tell a child to do it without a head. Even though I'm a child myself, I'm doing this right now."

When I broke my silence, several of the participants started laughing and started to whistle out loudly as they tried to keep laughing.

"Did you say something strange...?

"No, yeah, Lyoma. I'm not mistaken, but don't tell me."

Participants shouted, as did Fuse, who said something she didn't understand.

"Excuse me, I'm sure it's not strange for you, my child, to talk about children's minds, right?

"I feel like I've forgotten that you're a child until now."

In addition, I can feel the stiff atmosphere of this scene melting away as I hear myself agree with that opinion.....

Afterwards, the meeting focused on my proposal, with more questions and exchanges of opinions, and a lack of time. For the time being, I decided to decide only on the basic policy and discuss more specific activities again on the day.

When I dropped off the returning participants and went back to the waiting lounge for Dalson, Pollen and Sieg, who had spent a little time apart from the others, they noticed me coming back and said good luck.

"Good work, everyone. And thank you so much!

"Whoa, what happened suddenly?

"Today's meeting was a success, I think. Everyone was happy to be back and apologized for the incident the other day before leaving."

Surrounded by an unpopular gaze, he would have been almost helpless. Without being flushed out by vague words, he tried to be persevering.

Even though I didn't mean to say the wrong thing that day, I was too nervous, and if I had to... No, at that point, I limited almost everyone and cooperated on the premise of turning them over to the enemy. That's why I said something pretty strong.

"I didn't mean to lower my head like that."

"Lyouma, you've always been serious about everything, not just your shop, but everything else, right? This time, it was properly communicated to everyone. I think that's all."

That's what Dalson and Zeke said, but I think there was a gap between them and me about the other day. Dalson and the others actively asked questions and filled them in.

If my intentions have been properly conveyed this time, I think you helped me in the meantime. Otherwise, it would not have been a discussion.

"Well, it sure was a bit of a thing at first... but don't you forget? Everyone who came here is the one who left the meeting halfway through, so I think at that point I was accepting some of Lyoma's claims."

"Either way, the cause is that. It was like a big breeding beast was protecting a child while taking care of it."

"... did it happen...?"

"We might have been the triggers, but if I had talked to you a few times, you would have known that you were the normal person to talk to."

Doesn't that mean I looked more like an instant bum to you than a tingling sensation? Well, well, as a reflection...

Although part of it, we are certain that we have succeeded in improving and reconciling our relationships with our managers!

Let's do our best to continue having a good relationship with each other!