Wortenia Senki (WN)

The city of Ceilios in the darkness of the night.

The lights were still leaking through the windows of the mansion, built in its centre, despite the late night.

It was around noon today that I ended the celebration in Pireus, the king's capital of Roselia, and returned to my territory, where I had been away for more than a year.

Then shortly after I take a breather, I sit in the office chair all the time. I'm being chased to paperwork.

But Ryo, I don't really have time off.

(Exactly the aristocratic mirror...... right)

A laugh of self-derision leaked.

Liang Zhen turns a thick bunch of reports as she elbows to the concierge.

There was a detailed plan regarding the forthcoming spying to be stretched throughout the Waltenia Peninsula by the hands of Iga Sachiono.

(Suggested improvement to point out the problem. I'm prioritizing that. Neither Jong-hoon nor Bolts are getting old for Dada.)

Ryo Jin nods contentedly smaller at the achievement than expected.

Of course, they weren't good at paperwork because they weren't civilian.

Neither are the written texts ever of high quality. It is true that I am a martial artist and I am unfamiliar with paperwork.

Perhaps if we showed this paperwork to the civilians serving the Royal Palace in Roselia, they would go to the trash without being read much after countless allegations that it was a graffiti written by an uncultivated savage.

However, although the importance of making easy-to-read documents, documents that adhere to format is certainly high, that cannot be said to be a must for Ryo Trun.

What is most needed in the Waltenia Peninsula today is a human being who can imagine the directions to build an overall picture of an ideal organization and make its way to that ideal.

And even though there was no other talent that was likely to be entrusted to him, Ryo Jin never left the peninsula to the two of us without any chance.

The basic idea for managing and running an organisation is always the same.

Short-term goals, medium- and long-term goals. Priority will be given to each of them, and the risks and benefits will be further clarified and addressed.

That's a thought that works well enough in modern society. No, whatever the time, it can be considered a common idea, from grand projects of the state on top to the household of ordinary people on the bottom.

However, there are surprisingly few people who can understand and execute this, while it is an essential way of thinking in creating and operating an organization.

(I was right to leave it to those two)

The overwhelming experience of life's predecessors that you two have. It would be the one commonly known as the Year Kung Fu.

That is one of the most important treasures for Ryo Trun today.

Jieong has only led an organization called Iga Saitama for many years, and its perspective is strictly accurate, and that is the same with regard to the Bolts' report, which I have just read.

From this result, it can be said that Ryo Truth's judgment was accurate. If I were to make a dissatisfaction, would it be enough for me to write it in a bit cleaner letters?

(Well, you know, sweetheart... and I'm not sure I can make it when you tell me to make it, either)

Two faces emerge that work desperately in shape to make unfamiliar paperwork, and people's bad grin on Ryo True's face.

Put it on the shelf that you can't make it yourself.

"Phew... you're almost there"

After reading the last page, Liang Zhen stretches out a lot with a sigh and crosses over to Laura, who stands beside her finished report through her eyes.

"Yes, after that, it will be the last in Simone's report"

Copy that.

Even with a slightly fed up look on his face, Ryo Shin turns his gaze to the documents handed to him honestly.

It was also natural for the boulders to disgust me if I had spent all my time caged in the office and checking the report ever since I returned to the Waltenia Peninsula.

But on the other hand, I also understand the importance of this barren task.

Ryo Trun trusted such faces as Bolts and Zhongwong, but did not have unconditional trust.

The difference between credibility and trust. And believe me, leaving the job to you is not the same as leaving it alone.

(It's a hard part...)

If you speak too much, you'll buy a rebellion that you don't trust yourself, and if you leave it too much, it's humans who rot wondering if you don't care about themselves.

That's the difference in size, essentially the same thing in family, company, and society.

And...

"If you understand the essence, you can apply it...? I see."

That's what Koichiro Gozai, Ryo True's grandfather, said more than once. It had been repeated so repeatedly in his ears that it floated in the back of his brain that Ryo Jin accidentally laughed bitterly.

I thought it was loud bullshit when I lived in Japan, but since I was called to this other world, it's a bunch of that bullshit that has saved Ryo True's life.

I didn't know my grandfather taught me how to live here.

Although it is a cumbersome task, these kinds of paperwork are basic. You can't manage an organization without neglecting it.

And it is also the same as Wu that deep righteousness exists ahead of the stack of fundamentals.

(Not to mention, my hope lies ahead of me...)

The moment I think about my final goal and describe it to my head, it feels like a current is flowing through my spine.

That's a feat you can't imagine from life in Japan like the picturesque depiction of peace.

Every man would have dreamed of it once. But first of all, the possibility of realisation is a fantasy that none of us can say.

Moreover, that is not an end in itself. It is only a means to achieve Ryo's true hope.

(Well, will you do it in no hurry? It's a long way to go.)

Ryo Jin takes a deep breath to sink his fierce and crazy thoughts and spits them out slowly.

The fire of ambition and hatred hidden in the back of my heart is still burning up Ryo True's heart. But even if you're swayed by it, you can destroy yourself.

"Good luck. I'll bring you some tea now."

"Oh, right. Take a breath."

I guess I was aware that I was losing focus myself. Liang Zhen nods honestly at Sarah's words, turning her neck gently.

Although paper is quite valuable in the earth world where parchment is common, it is not so painful for Ryo Trun today.

Securing and providing a stable supply of paper, along with making money for the development of the territory, is a fairly high priority among several things that you have ordered Simone to do.

The success in securing it was a truly delightful achievement for Liang Zhen.

However... Liang Zhen's expression clouded from around the middle of the report.

(roughly as planned, but you just don't like it a bit... well, there's no way everything's going to be what I think)

No, there are many things that don't go according to Ryo's true intentions. The question is, is the difference between leaving it alone because it didn't go the way you wanted it to, or modifying it to conform to your intentions at all.

Ryo Zhen continues to read more of the documents in her hand with a wrinkle between her eyebrows.

In the work that I ordered Simone to do, securing and supplying resources such as iron and timber, headed by paper, has largely yielded satisfactory results. Organisation as an intelligence service was also not well enough, and we had succeeded in setting up a fairly close information network as far as the three eastern countries of the Western continent were concerned.

Simone has achieved more than a point. A good achievement to say almost perfect. Yes, except for just one.

A sip of the tea placed on the desk, Ryo Jin sinks his body into the sea of thought again.

(Less than half of the amount I was planning to spend... Well, I don't plan on spending it the most recent time, and I can cover it sooner or later because the deal seems to be going well...)

The highest priority I ordered Simone. Fund-raising for territorial development, but it has yielded less results than I thought.

The amount stated in the documents is about 300 million baht. That was initially only about a third of the amount assumed when Ryo Jin had a meeting with Simone before he left for Zaluda. And the problem is, there's no reason for that anywhere.

(I don't think there's a problem with Simone's management skills)

In fact, Simone's management skills are outstanding.

There are now eight more Chamber of Commerce Galeon ships, initially just two, running around the northern waters of the western continent full of traded goods.

Indeed, the commercial zone had been widened by the agreements concluded between Ernesgura and the three eastern countries. It's not entirely free trade, but it's still significantly easier to do business than ever. And in a conspicuous way, Ernesgoola and Misto, under the leadership of the state, were working with leading domestic merchants to invigorate the production and import and export of their products.

Big business opportunities, but at the same time, fighting with peers has increased in intensity.

You can't say Simone has no business talent because he's definitely making a profit in that.

But then the problem becomes even more serious.

The words of advice told to me by King Julianus of Zaluda came to mind behind Liang Zhen's brain.

(Sounds disgusting)

If the matter is related to this case, there is no definite support.

But Ryo True Kan sounds the alarm firmly.

Perhaps Simone didn't bother to state why.

(You couldn't or didn't write the problem... check with Simone...)

The needle on the walled clock was pointing to the morning temp. It's not the right time to summon a flattering young woman, but I can't help it.

Because I feel like it's going to be a transition period that will change the way things move in the future.

(I wonder if that's still the case...)

Despite the sudden call late at night, there is no confusion in Simone's face. Details were given in the materials submitted, but not only in relation to that matter.

Given Ryo's true personality, it is easy to predict that he would like to confirm it directly.

(But well, I didn't know you'd be called in at this hour... Could my reading have been a little sweet? But it's just fine. I wanted to ask you something in person too...)

As Simone, I was going to apply for a visit after nightfall, but Liang Zhen seems to be paying more attention to this matter than that.

But even though I had some hunches about it, the woman's body was steep and familiar since she was prevented from sleeping. Because I couldn't get enough time for my hair set, I was a little concerned about the shape and reached for my hair.

"Master Simone Christoph is here to see you. May I let you through?

A guard guarding the office door announces Simone's visit. A young soldier still young on his face.

But the behavior is proficient enough.

(How dare you plant manners on those kids...)

Of course, the quality would be somewhat inferior to that of a bareback servant that could be used for an advanced aristocratic hall, but to a sufficiently acceptable extent from the eyes of Simone, who has many opportunities to interact with commercial aristocrats.

Besides, this guard should be good as a soldier, not suitable for his youth.

In the Waltenian Peninsula, where every soldier masters martial arts, guard the door that leads to its ruler's office. Because it's only natural to choose someone who's loyal and well-armed.

"Yeah, let me through."

A bell-ringing voice.

The office door slowly opens and Simone's body moves forward.

For the first time in a long time, Liang Zhen's face has an unusual serene grin.

(It's like a dog who doesn't want to leave by his husband... you're the same...)

Behind it, refraining like a shadow, he saw his twin sisters with gold and silver hair, and felt feelings very similar to jealousy gushing from the depths of his heart, and Simone laughed unexpectedly.

Is that because of your dissatisfaction with what Ryo Shiba has never said to Simone in the past?

"Sorry about the middle of the night."

"No, never mind"

Sit on the couch as Ryo Trun recommended. Only one of the most expensive pieces of furniture Simone bought the other day and it sits great.

(No... now I have to concentrate on my work)

Stretching the wrinkles gently on her skirt as if to hide her grievances as a springing woman, Simone turns her serious expression to the young man sitting face to face.

I see you were right to ask directly.

"Yeah, I thought it would be better if you had some time early for me... I just didn't think you'd be called in so soon after you got back"

But what is hidden in that word is not a dislike for Ryo Trun, who called it in insane time. In fact, Simone believes Liang Zhen deserves praise for his speed of judgment.

"I'm sorry, well, I was worried about what I'd do, but I also had some advice from the king of Zaluda."

"Is that advice?

"Oh, I'm not sure it has anything to do with Simone's story..."

A question mark appeared on Simone's face in the rare and badly toothed Ryo True words.

"What the hell is that?

Word of Julianus, King of Zaluda, famous for his mediocre king.

Regarding the next battle, too, the assessment of Julianus' choice within the Kingdom of Roselia is chilling.

In fact, Simone himself is in doubt.

(In the first place, it's weird that this one heard about that peace and honestly pulled back... first of all, if the war ended there, the original plan would collapse...)

A tiny decision.

At least Simone felt that way.

But Liang Zhen blocks the words from answering the question.

"I know what Simone wants to hear. Mr. Rione asked me a few questions. But I'm sorry, but let me be behind you now. Anyway, I need to explain to Jong-won and Bolts."

As Simone, if you say so much to the Lord, you can only snort silently, even if you feel somewhat dissatisfied.

"Then it's time too. Let me talk to you soon..."

Simone slowly opens her mouth to Ryo True's inquiry.

Discussions between Simone and Liang Zhen continued until dawn that day.