106 Lesson 5: Greetings With The New Lords
"Eh, I got it."
"Her Royal Highness Sister Wang, you must be."
Planned construction sites for new cities. I stretch out my hardened body in the land I finally reached on the carriage. Then he was noticed by Priscilla, who was aboard the carriage.
Yes, yes, and stare at the sight of the construction of the newly built city going on while responding appropriately. The planned site for the construction of the new city is a fortified city built from the King's capital of the Kingdom of Palletia on a land with a border of neighbouring countries, located in the middle of it.
The planned construction site is a plain area with grasslands and hills. I think it would be easier to build a village if we pioneered it, but it was only recently that this happened.
The planned construction site is located northwest of Wangdu, further along the border to the fortified city. So, what's the problem with that is that "Black Forest" is withheld north of the planned construction site.
The demons overflowing with stampede that occurred in the Black Forest had avalanched into this plain area, making this a nest of demons.
Although several villages were built before the construction of this new city, it was often abandoned without success to maintain it from repeated demonic raids. However, there were definite circumstances that led to the desire to secure a path to the fortified city that would protect the border.
That is how we truly pioneered the Black Forest, and now the road to the fortified city is dominant via a city that has developed along the Black Forest. And the frequency of demons appearing in this meadow area by the development of the Black Forest dropped exceptionally.
So it was difficult to maintain the territory and return the territory that the royal family had managed. This time, the new allocation was made and the construction of this new city was decided. It was until the decision of the location.
"Her Royal Highness the King of Anisphere! I've been waiting for you!
"Baron Cyan...... no, Count Cyan! We're out of time!
Looking from a distance at the enthusiastic working people, a group of people came towards us. It was Baron Cyan, Count Cyan, who was at the head of it.
Dark brown hair, sharp gray eyes, and his giant body are still alive. His outfit, prepared for his status as Count, still feels worn somewhere and makes me kind of crazy.
"Congratulations on the glory this time. Count Cyan?"
"Ha ha... Honestly, even if they say Count, etc. it's disproportionate and excessive for me... Welcome again. This Drags Cyan, his identity remains unchanged to the loyalty he dedicated to His Royal Highness Sister Wang. As a lord, I am immature, but I will powder myself to work."
"Nice to meet you, Count Cyan. Let's work together."
I shook hands with Count Cyan after thanking him for being like this. One turn is a bigger hand than mine. The sword of his hand, Dako, made me feel alive in the battle.
"Please go to my mansion first. Even so, it is difficult to say that it is comfortable because it repaired a mansion that was relatively undamaged... think of it as a patience until your home for Her Royal Highness King Anisphere is built"
"I don't mind. This time, I'm going to be here more as an individual, a connoisseur of magic than a royalty. You don't have to be more polite than you need to be. Unless it's official."
Count Cyan gave me a subtle grin in my response, but he immediately led us to the mansion.
It was certainly a heartwarming mansion with a weathered impression of the years and a mixture of brand-new parts rebuilt during the repairs. The luggage we brought out was taken out by Priscilla and Navre, so I'm taking Gakkun and Charne to the reception room where they put me through Count Cyan.
"Welcome to Count Cyan's house. As for His Royal Highness the King of Anisphere, we are out of time."
"Mrs. Arianna, this is a shabby one. Looking good, above all."
There was one woman waiting in the reception room. Very ya woman. Fluffy and healing air. He drips blue hair down to his waist, which is dark on a dress with good quality while still being qualitative. Those brown eyes are tenderly narrowed.
She is Countess Arianna Cyan, Raini's mother-in-law. I've talked to Raini about it several times, but it's been a long time since I've seen him face to face like this properly.
"I think we're going to have an enduring relationship, thank you"
"Yes, this will be Raini's home, so we want to develop it for her."
"Well, that kid's a happy guy too..."
Mrs Arianna urges her to take a seat, laughing as she dulls. I sit on the couch and stand behind it like Gakkun and Charne refrain.
Count Cyan and Lady Arianna are like beasts and beasts when they sit side by side, a combination that makes me think. But what I feel between them is a very peaceful and good couple. It's kind of very hospitable.
"Good luck with your long journey. We have a room for you, so take your time today."
"Yeah, let me do that. What do you say? The state of the construction of the city"
"First of all, you're making ground. There was originally a village here, so any building that could be repaired among them shall be renovated and made a temporary residence. As it is now, the knights of the escort are no different from the camp."
"We've been building a foundation that incorporates water and sewer since the beginning. Aren't the people working on the construction site struggling?
"That's right, but we have enough people. If they're paid well, they'll all be able to help."
Many of the people who visited the construction site in this planned city were refugees from Wangdu. Everyone says they work vigorously because it only guarantees their lives for what they've worked for each day.
Well, it's the flow of urban construction plans, but eventually the land is set to go in a circular shape. The abandoned village district, originally abandoned, will be used as a half circle, and the other half of the circle will be newly developed.
As a temporary residence by repairing the still usable building in the abandoned village district, the foundation will be completed by stretching water and sewer first over the Shinkai district on the opposite side. When that's done, we're going to set up a city government to do urban politics, and we're going to build research institutes and cavaliers' quarters for magic.
As soon as that was over, it was a rough urban construction plan with a flow of breaking down buildings that would be formerly abandoned village districts and also building sewers here to develop residential districts where residents live.
Once the city is completed, it is a circular city, divided into residential and administrative districts in half a circle. Since the enclosed walls are also planned to be built, it is the forecast of the future that the city will gradually be built to draw more circles around the circle.
"Any progress on construction?
"The water and sewer at the planned administrative district will have an indication of completion within days like that. The rest is after you actually try to operate it. When that's done, we're finally going to start building the building. I believe that by then, we will be able to build an exterior wall."
"Then this mansion will be our base for a while. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help. It's hard to do business without a city."
"I know.... shall we talk about it in more detail tomorrow? Take your time today to heal the fatigue of your journey. I'm ready to take a bath."
"Boulder, you just preached a bath and you're ready! Oh, yeah. I'll be working with you more next time, and can I call you Uncle Drags?
"... at your disposal. I'm terribly afraid His Royal Highness will call me that."
Count Cyan, stroking his chin beard with a bitter smile. That's what Uncle Drags once again said to me. It reminded me of Raini even though the trick of laughing in some illumination was totally different face. I laughed that the residue of blood was something that came out somewhere after all.
And we took a bath and ate a hospitality meal. Then he fell asleep in the room to which each was addressed. Due to the fatigue of the journey, it was only a matter of time before I fell asleep.
"Sister Wang! It's morning! Good morning!
"Hmm... Charne...? Good morning."
I felt a morning visit with a cheerful call. My sleep is not bad, my consciousness awakens quickly and clearly. Seeing as I woke up, Charne replied satisfactorily with a grin.
Let Charne change as she goes and leave the room with Charne. I have no plans for this morning. In the afternoon, we are going to go on a light inspection of the planned construction city and go around the whole area, and then we are going to go around greeting the Knights and the people coming to this planned construction site.
"Good morning, Your Royal Highness King Anisphere"
"Good morning, Suu."
"Good morning, Navru-kun, Gakun"
Navru-kun and Ga-kun, the escorts, stood as if waiting for me when I left the room. Navru-kun gives a serious and polite courtesy, because of which Gakun's coarseness lined up next door stands out. I just laugh a little bitterly.
Navre, you untied me and turned back to me, but you're just a little bit like chewing up a bitter bug.
"... that, Her Royal Highness sister Wang. Excuse me, can you stop putting that on? You can call it off."
"Really? So... Navre?
"Yes."
"Well, I'm in the gark too!
"Then let's go, Gakkun"
"Why?!?"
Shut up, Gakun is gakun. Navre was getting an elbow blow from Gakun because he was blowing out a little.
The air, which was slightly stiff, is soothing, either from the joy and nervousness that Charne still serves me too. It's a good trend, so I was led to the dining room because it was breakfast first.
When I entered the dining room, I saw that Priscilla was having some conversation with the suppliers. Greet Priscilla as she walks over.
"Morning, Priscilla"
"Good morning, Sister Wang. Have you had a good day off?
"Yep. I don't want to go on a carriage trip for a while."
"There you go."
It's Priscilla with no change from her smiling face in the same detail. I thought it might be something I'd be used to if I watched it more than once. I heard from Mrs. Arianna, who was in her seat earlier.
"Good morning, Sister Wang. My husband's already at work, so I'll take care of him."
"Uncle Drags morning is early,"
"It's tough if it's titled Lordship, but it must be sexually appropriate to take a trip to the scene and give directions. You must be delighted to have such a job opportunity."
Gently, Mrs. Arianna is laughing at Nico for thinking about Uncle Drags. Though soothed by the soft atmosphere of such a lady, you get to your dining table.
I could still say that the meal served was qualitative by royal standards. But on the contrary, that was good. Because it was such a dedication that I was used to eating in the outhouse. Thankfully, you've been served a meal that seems to be on your stomach once in a while, even for a nobleman's breakfast.
"Mr. Priscilla has asked me to prepare today's contribution. I'm surprised it's not so different from our breakfast."
"When I lived out of the palace, my dedicated maid often cooked, so these home-cooked dishes are better suited to my mouth."
"As Raini also asked, His Royal Highness the King of Anisphere is a very casual person..."
Smudge and Mrs. Arianna groan. I felt a sign of frustration there. I guess Mrs. Arianna can't hide her nervousness somewhere, either. No matter how casual they are, they're royal.
... and Mrs. Arianna is really young. I think that when you line up with Uncle Drags, you get the impression of a beauty and a beast, and Mrs. Arianna's pity.
"Excuse me, how old is Mrs. Arianna...?
"Is that me? I'm twenty-two years old."
"Twenty-two!?"
What, wait a minute. Because Raini is supposed to be seventeen this year... my mother-in-law five years old!?
"What, if you'll excuse me, is Uncle Drags...?
"My husband will be thirty-six."
"... J, you've been away for over ten years...?
"It's not uncommon to talk about nobility, is it?
Couscous and Mrs. Arianna are laughing with pleasure. I guess that's what happens because I'm an adopted child, but Raini calls someone this close to my age my mother-in-law... doesn't it feel like my sister-in-law is closer?
I didn't have much contact with Mrs. Arianna, so I'll ask Raini next time to see. What do you think of your mother-in-law?
I mean, Ilaria, you're definitely going to say hello to the house about Raini...? Ilia's older than Mrs. Arianna! I heard you went to say hello, but I'm getting really curious about what conversation you were having...
"So, you think your plans for Sister Wang this afternoon are going to go around for an inspection?"
"Yep. In the morning, if you will let me carry as much as I can. It would be helpful if you could get some more materials on the progress of the site later. I'd like to see it later."
"I'm awed, I'll arrange it that way. Let me know about Raini when you have time."
Mrs. Arianna smiles as she gently puts her hand on her cheek. Somehow, I summed up Mrs. Arianna's impression that she was a strange charmer with strength in her scalp.