Magicraft Meister Part 3

The leaders of the Kingdom of Klein have been discussing development plans for the area around the village of Toka.

"The has proven to be more than enough to attract visitors. We need to add more accommodations for the future, don't we?"

"Of course, but first we need to improve the roads. The transportation of goods is important.

"Of course, that is also important, but we must also build a in our country and train engineers so that we can compete with them. This is not something that can be done overnight, so if we are going to start, we must start early. ......"

"It would also be good to maintain the racetrack in Toka village so that it can be rented out when there are no races. For this purpose, we need to improve the ancillary facilities such as the maintenance shop and the hangar.

"......Ah, that's a lot of money!"

Auburn Today Souyou, Minister of Finance of the Kingdom of Klein, lamented.

The Kingdom of Klein's finances are still tight.

However, we are not afraid to borrow money from other countries.

Minister of Internal Affairs and Communications Bean Shaw Border agreed.

"But this is an opportunity, so to speak. If we invest here, we can expect a big return in the future.

"I understand that, but ......"

Prime Minister Filistel van Todes remains reluctant.

"We can't just focus on that, you know.

"Ummm... ......"

King Mericarance I of the Kingdom of Klein is also pondering.

"I think we should develop it even if we have to go into debt."

"Your Majesty, ......!"

The Prime Minister is flustered, but the Minister of Finance nods his head.

"If you make a decision, ......"

"Yes. But this is a matter of national importance. I'd like to take a vote.

"Yes. ....... Then, those in favor of borrowing money and promoting development...

The Prime Minister makes his announcement,

The hand of Finance Minister Auburn came up first, followed by that of Minister Bean and then that of Prime Minister Filistel.

Minister of Industry Tader Zokoi Mirana, Minister of Defense Mulder Merce Melder, and Minister of Magic and Technology Cowen Raqqa Kiddo seemed to be opposed.

"Well, if I vote for it here, it will pass with a majority vote, I suppose.

King Mericarance I said, but his face was not happy. He must have been concerned about the last-minute majority vote.

So the King decided to ask the opponents' opinions.

"Mr. Tader, tell us why you oppose the proposal.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The Minister of Industry made a bow, opened his mouth and spoke.

The budget of the Klein Kingdom is limited. However, we cannot neglect the present.

"Well, what do you mean?"

It means that this year's crop is somewhat poor.

I see.

This is the result of the combined harvest of spring wheat, winter wheat, beans, potatoes, buckwheat, vegetables and fruits.

The industry minister concluded by saying that at this rate, the national budget for the next fiscal year will have to be reduced as well.

"Hmmm. What about the ...... mine's earnings?"

"The Kutsud mine. ...... Yes, thanks to Mr. Jin, its earnings have doubled to two and a half times what they were before the loan. However, it has not been enough to compensate for the decline in agricultural revenue. ......"

"I see, I see."

Mericarance I shrugged.

And what about Defense Minister Mulder?

What about Defense Minister Mulder? I will answer your question, Your Majesty.

Defense Minister Mulder Merce Melder spoke slowly.

"It is good that the threat of the League of Magic has passed, but we do not have enough men in the army due to the expulsion of those who were under its control or influence. We need a budget to bring in new recruits and train them, and we are not able to defend ourselves well as it is now."

"I see. I see. What do you mean?

I'd like you to hire mercenaries or increase the number of golems for battle, but only temporarily.

That's going to cost money too. Mericarance I sighed.

"What about Corwin, Minister of Magic and Technology?"

"Yes, Your Majesty. I believe that the development of the village of ...... Toka will require a variety of magical tools, but it is unlikely that we will be able to provide them within this fiscal year.

The Minister of Magical Technology explained that it was not a budgetary issue, but rather a need for preparation time.

"Of course, if we had a budget, we could shorten the delivery period.

He then casually asked for the budget as well.

"Hmmm, okay."

Mericarance I let out a small sigh,

"Let's work on the emergency budget," he said.

"The emergency budget?

"Emergency budget?

"Your Majesty, it's ......!"

Emergency budget. That's exactly what it says.

It is a budget to be used in times of national emergency.

It is a <> that has been accumulated by the kings of the Klein Kingdom for generations. ......

However, since it is a national savings account, the total amount is almost equal to the national budget of the Kingdom of Klein.

"Emergencies are not limited to wars and famines. It is also a that must be overlooked ...... when it is an opportunity for the nation to leap forward."

Mericarance I said once and for all.

"......If you think that much, I have nothing more to say."

The Prime Minister bowed deeply to the King. The rest of the leading figures followed suit.

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"Build a road to the village of Toka.

"At the same time, construct lodging facilities in Toka, Raknow, Doppa, and Charles Towns.

"Permission is granted to place an order for 300 general-purpose golems. Of these, 100 will be temporarily loaned to the military for combat use."

"Contact <> and ask them to contact the deus ex machina. "Contact <> and ask them to cooperate with us.

These were some of the instructions that were given.

This was the beginning of the great reforms that would later be known as the "wise decision of King Mericarance I".

* * * *

The deus ex machina was to be informed, which naturally meant that Jin would also hear about it.

"The Kingdom of Klein has taken a bold step.

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"Well, ...... I have a plan<>, I can build it for you at ...... actual cost."

This is what I was talking with Rhodes and others about just the other day.

"It would be interesting if we could make Toka village the center of the < in the Kingdom of Klein."

"Yes, that's right."

Then Licia came out of the room.

"Mr. Jin, thank you for your time. ......"

"No, in fact, the terrain and weather conditions in Toka village are suitable for aircraft test flights.

<," Jin said.

"We will use the machina to assist you, Master.

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With Jin's willingness, the development of the village of Toka was further promoted.