Bijo to Kenja to Majin no Ken

"Pioneering - Are you keeping it?"

Lene's quiet voice sounded. The darkness around us is still deep.

When Kay lit the magic of the light source (light) in his hand, he took her to a slightly higher ground.

"When it comes to pioneering, it sounds good -.

The truth is, I just said trial and error.

- This home, for example, was just a fix for an old house that used to exist.

But actually, it was hard just to fix it so far. "

Kay adds an explanation as he walks, which leads Lene to an even higher location.

When she stood next to Kay, she was able to see the whole settlement from there.

"As you can see, it's a situation. There are hardly any roads here.

If everyone was magically transferring like Lene, I might have ignored the road.

In the end, if the road leading to the settlement cannot be maintained, there will never be more visitors here (Ferim).

The settlement will not be enlivened unless there are more people. That's why I got my hands on the road first. "

When Kay talks that far, she leaks a little bitterness as Lene mocks (bruises) slightly.

"Hung, I dared to build a city in such a despicable place...

If you want to make it, it's a good idea to make a path.

But if you don't settle where people come from, it doesn't make any sense. "

Upon hearing the bitterness, Kay smiled rather nicely.

I don't care if I get a passive statement, I don't offend her.

No, if you're upset about this, you won't be able to hang out with Lene.

"Hahaha, Lene is absolutely right.

I guess the road is really just a takeaway.

If there is no reason for visitors to want to stay there, the settlement can only be a mere crossing point.

So what I have to do is not just make my way.

Making a reason for people to just stay here also has to proceed in parallel.

Otherwise, my short life might run out. "

When Lene heard the dialogue, she peered into his expression with a slight move that Kay would notice or not.

Even if you don't put it in your mouth, Lene will know. His face is filled with things like confidence that he can unlock this situation.

With a small dissatisfaction with it, Lene threw the question back at him.

――――

Lord, so how are you going to get people together?

Kay then began to tell Nobuo whether he expected the question.

"It's not easy to say we're going to build a city.

Lene's right. This is a despicable place. There's no mistake. "

That being said, he sat down on a tree bench lying on high ground.

And I urge Lene by hand to sit next to it.

I didn't even feel like she was going to be ignored somehow, but unexpectedly, she sat honestly next to Kay on that invitation.

"I first bought unexplored land for a somewhat pooled amount of money.

For this Ferim to be an autonomous region and not the Kingdom of Harland, the use of the land is relatively free.

However, it still requires the permission of the Autonomous Lord for its own development.

Unlike kings, autonomous lords are chosen by the votes of their inhabitants.

So not only can we get along with the autonomous lords individually, but we can't continue to pioneer without getting along with each and every inhabitant.

To do well with the people, our presence in the settlement from the outside must be in the interests of the people. Otherwise, the inhabitants will gradually eliminate us from the opposite molecule.

Moreover, the benefits to be gained by the inhabitants must be in an easy to understand form.

Years from now, for example, it is too late to finally benefit the inhabitants.

We have to keep losing our interests to the people until we have a final outcome. "

When Kay talked that far, she smiled small at Lene, who sat next to her.

She remained faceless, but there was a slightly confused atmosphere about how to react to that expression.

Seeing that, Kay still felt like Lene was looking different than usual.

I don't know what she wants to tell herself.

Because if I can, I'll have to create a situation where she can talk easily.

When Kay stood up on the spot, he indicated with his left hand where he would spread from high ground to below his eyes.

"So I cut and plowed the woods around here, and I made my way.

- That was really hard already. It wouldn't have been great without my people, but I couldn't have done it.

Cutting through the woods isn't just making it a path. On the left and right side of the road, make fields so that they can grow crops.

However, we do not cultivate the fields ourselves. "

"- Hmm?"

As I was a little interested in the word, Lene opens her mouth.

Kay grinned and turned to Lene, continuing the conversation.

"The fields all lend to the inhabitants. But when I said I'd lend it, I didn't actually take the money.

However, please divide one half of the crops made in the field here.

We sell the crop to Ansel, Ashbell and, in some cases, Roar.

The money sold is divided into quarters, each divided into taxes on the autonomous territories and the cost of opening stores in Ansel and Ashbell, and distributed between the people who made the crops and us.

Of course, if the cost (cost) of transporting the crop is multiplied, it will not be possible to do so.

But fortunately, thanks to the assets (inventory) and the opening (gate), the burden on that part is zero.

So other than the hassle of selling, you can say it's almost profitable. "

Talking that far, Lene loosens her expression a little for the first time.

"I see...

But even if you say you can expect a profit, it doesn't seem like you'll ever make a lot of money.

I can assure you that I made it. "

"Yeah, without any tricks.

There is no reason why vegetables and fruits that have only been transported from the countryside should be sold more and more without any talk.

- So the seller of the crop, Ashbell has it done to Sylvia, Ansel has it done to Ceres. "

Hearing the words, Lene gave her expression.

Then he looks at Kai obliquely, including his contempt.

"Lord, you're not a bad man."

But Kay would have expected such a reaction. Without much wind, he continued his words with laughter.

"That's what people don't listen to. That's a healthy story.

Olga, the prime minister, came all the way here to inspect the store.

Well, at first, Ceres didn't like selling vegetables in miniskirts - whoa, this is okay.

But both stores are reputable stores with beauty, so they sell better than I thought.

Later, when we cut through the woods, we gather the wood that leaves, and we build houses.

It is of course the carpenter's job to build the house, but the money that sold the house is in the interest of the basic carpenter.

Provided that you pay me a tenth of the cost of the sale as the cost of the timber and that you build a house in the land I have.

Although there are three houses under construction, priority is given to the people who lived in the house to rent out the fields they built when they cut through the woods.

And for crops and for livelihoods, what matters is the supply of water.

The water is pulled from a nearby pond to supply each.

We'll have to pull out of the river when the number of doors increases, but that'll be enough for a while. "

"The money sold goes into the inhabitants, but I will pay you part of it -.

It sounds perfectly natural just to talk about it, but the residents are convinced of that, aren't they?

Yes, Lene asks, Kay says just a little bit better.

"Yes, what you're doing is just plausible.

But it's the order that counts...

Speaking of fields, for example, if you take money at the stage of lending a field, it will surely not work out.

He said he was talking about carpenters. It's normal to ask for the price of wood before the house sells.

But if you do, the carpenter trying to build the house will probably never show up.

What I focused on is that residents are first (...) to receive the profits for their work.

We have received some of the benefits received by the residents at a later stage, in accordance with the promises we made in advance.

We're never kings or lords.

If you're not in a position to support your residents' activities, you won't get their understanding. "

I didn't know how deeply Lene understood what Kay said.

But at least Lene would have noticed that the man in front of her was challenged to make this city with his own thoughts.

"- How's Grace doing?

Lene asked Kay to change the subject a little.

Lene is Grace's aunt. Even if you care about her, you deserve it.

"Grace has a Ferim settlement who runs a grocery store.

It's a role to supply the settlements with everything they need to live.

The inhabitants of the settlement are delighted to have everything they could not get without going to Callis and Ashbell.

Nevertheless, if more houses are being built to some extent, the grocery store will move to my land. "

Talking that far, Lene stood up unexpectedly.

Kay points to a different place than earlier, as he directs her.

Then Rene stood just beside Kay and looked in the direction he pointed.

Soon the sky ahead, which Kay pointed to, is starting to get a little brighter.

"There is also a labyrinth (dungeon) where you can earn money for possession, and adventurers are relatively easy to call in.

Regardless, we can't let him near the metastasis gate, so we have to do well around it.

Except for that, we can tailor it to a reputable place where we can make small amounts of money.

The fact that few adventurers originally came to the settlement (Ferim) is a strong aspect because it is difficult to reach the settlement (Ferim) in the first place.

With more roads and more lodging and shops, the number of adventurers will surely increase. "

"Lord, while you're at it, I just said lord."

Kay unwittingly smiles at Lene's words, who said so with no expression.

"It's not that good. Either that or I'm the bottom line.

For example, carrying vegetables every day at the gate is an important part of me.

If you don't remember the magic of opening doors around Sylvia soon, you're not going to be able to enjoy life slowly forever. "

When Kay answered that, Lene showed a smile there for the first time.

There is a limit (...) to the amount of time she can stay here.

Kay wanted to tell Lene as much about her situation as she could by that limit.

But that seems to be the limit, too.

Lene expressed her thoughts in a soft tone as she was satisfied with the story so far about the approaching time she had to leave the settlement.

"Somehow I understand the Lord's recent situation.

Though your Lord is busy, you seem satisfied with this life and live a full day "

When Kay felt slight loneliness in her expression, she asked quietly.

"Lene is...

Do you miss one of them?

The question does not receive an immediate answer.

Kay opened his mouth again so he could cover it.

"You won't be able to stay away from it for long, but you can always come to the settlement (here)"

Either that or it was Kay's own hope.

But perhaps Lene will refuse.

It was also a statement offered while predicting that.

Even if they just refuse, you can't take that for a word.

Do something about this demon - it's not honest (...).

And Lene refused his offer, as Kay expected.

But the reason for that rejection was something Kay didn't even think about.

"I don't miss you...

And it doesn't mean that one's life goes on forever. "

Exactly surprised by the statement, Kay re-asks the sincerity of it.

"What -?

Did you have a lover or something?!?

And when he was in a hurry, he asked him, and said unto him, Lehne beckoned.

"Why does that happen?

- I'm just talking about having a child. "

"Oh, well. A child? - Yes, yes!?

Ko, kid ooh!?

Kay glances at Lene's face as she puckers her mouth, not much of a surprise.

"What?

"Uh, what can I say? Congratulations -?

So, but who's - "

The moment Kay ran that mouth, Rene was furious as she stepped out.

To that much momentum, Kay also turns back.

"Whose (...), then!?

- Lord, what do you think I am!?

You thought you were a light woman, forgiving everyone their skin!!

"What? Because..."

Now another surprise, Kay retreated with Jiri.

In his head, all sorts of memories disappear when they come and go.

Kay was confused and confused about what to say while looking at Lene.

Suddenly even the meteorite has completely solidified into an event that seems to have fallen.

"Chi -.

What a relaxed man to keep people pregnant. "

"Yes, no, because me and Lene..."

"Demons against each other.

Between me and Clancy and the Arabella messenger, I never thought about the possibility of conceiving a child. "

――――

Even if you only took that fact out, it must be shocking enough.

The Apostles of Clancy and Arabella recognize each other at least as "opponents of power".

Therefore, it was assumed that it was unlikely that other types of apostles would have children with each other.

As Kay couldn't hide her confusion too much, Lene shrugged slightly as she leaned down.

That was more than I could imagine from my normal girlfriend, making her look.

"But I will only be your Lord later and earlier -"

When Kay heard the whine, he grabbed both her shoulders opposite Lene.

I find it clear that her anxious expression, which should be strong, comes from the front.

"Really...

- No, Lene, I'm glad.

If Lene can't get away from it, I'll go see her again and again. "

"Kay -"

Surprisingly submissive, Lene leaned into Kay's chest.

A tall but soft body, Kay softly embraces.

By doing so, Lene seemed to calm her mind a little.

My hands turned on my back like a hug, so warm and comfortable.

But Kay, on the other hand, couldn't stay calm.

In the end, Lene came to the settlement (here) to convey this (...).

What can I explain to Grace and the others if I say I deserve it?

Kay makes an uninterruptedly dry laugh, thinking of the challenge of super difficulty.

Apparently, the only thing that's going to be tough is making a city.

The surroundings, which were dark at first glance, are gradually beginning to shine in the sun.

It was as if a new wave and story symbolized the opening -.

(Fragmentary Episode 2: The Devil's Visit)