Otoko Nara Ikkokuichijou no Aruji o Mezasa Nakya, ne?

7 Oct 7447

"I brought with me a man of the King's Prince SS's qualities. I'd like to take care of you."

The vice president of the Knights of the Counts of Metcalf spoke to the gatekeeper of Gumroy, the royal castle that can be found in the heart of the Wang capital Landgries. To send Chris here, the Count speeded up the departure of one of the best chambers of commerce in the territory by a month, adding to the escort a large unit of nearly 100 men, consisting of twelve Orthodox knights and twenty Orthodox squire, and even sixty conscripts. Because of this, Count Metcalf is Chris' birthday and brunette's dark eyes, which is just the story that led him to believe that she was a true breeder.

The merchants of the Chamber of Commerce and I have been separated since entering the Wang capital, but they were able to tread on the soil inside the Castle of Gamroy without causing any major confusion because they had made a premeditation.

"Come here...... I have an interview"

Only Chris was invited to the back of Gamroy Castle. Looks like we're saying goodbye to the escorts here. Chris followed the clerk who picked her up when he politely thanked her for escorting him so far.

I think Chris waited quietly in a room like the waiting room he was put through.

(Interview...... well, of course. … Now, to what extent does His Royal Highness Prince Wang and I show an understanding of the importance of shipping…)

Naturally, I don't expect to be called in for an interview. Because I don't think it's possible to get rid of her while gathering Japanese, but the prediction is correct.

When they waited for dozens of minutes and seemed unable to contain their frustration with boulders, the door to the room finally opened and three men with swords entered the room. Everyone had dark hair, dark eyes, and a nostalgic, carved, thin face.

The three men looked two Pu (Hume) and one Mountain (Dwarf). One of the fumes looks quite superior but dressed in practical design clothing with a lightweight look on his face, but there he is also fit and tight. The Dwarf man was dressed in the same design as a lightweight looking fume, and this one was utterly faceless.

"Um, Mr. Hannigan? You're from Metcalf?

a man with a slightly light-hearted look asked. The hair stretched slightly longer is wrapped around the back of the head.

"Yes, this is Christina Hannigan."

Chris stood up and offered his right hand, saying so.

"Status open...... it does look like Mr. Hannigan himself...... you know what? Three elemental magic..."

The light man, who took her hand and checked her status, sits down and urges her to sit down too. Chris just noticed that this lightweight guy has some sort of badge on his left chest. The design is quite elaborate and appears to be decorated with a phoenix (Phoenix) with a sword over a smashed spear.

And the Dwarf man, who cut his hair seated on his left side short to produce a black strong (wobbly) jaw, had the same badge on his chest. The disappointing physique that seems powerful looks very dwarf-like, but at the same time makes you feel sharp. These two have common clothing designs and badges, so maybe they're Knights associates.

The man on the right doesn't seem to be wearing those things, but the little ruby brooch, polished hemispherically like a true circle, was modestly self-assertive and its brilliance was impressive. He's the most balanced, well-groomed, tight-bodied of the three. But it pierced a faceless look that didn't make me feel personalized, and the outfit didn't seem that expensive just because it was somewhat snug.

'Well, let's go with a full introduction. I'm Munair Saguar. Call me if you like mules or saguals. So, this guy's a zet. It's Hex sitting on the other side.'

The two introduced did not change the expression of a single strand of hair, and only came to me with a courtesy when his name was called. I was wondering if they would reach out to me to confirm my status, Chris, but every time I do, I give back my courtesy. I clapped it out a little.

'Hmm. I know you already know, but can you talk to me about something? Maybe you're imagining it, but for once, yeah. Oh well, it's hard to say if you suddenly tell me to say something... Then let's do what we're good at, what we want you to do, and let's do it from around here. "

said Mule, a lightweight man.

"Naturally, in Japanese, right? Understandable. Before I say what I want, can I ask you one question?

The moment she replied, the three men gave a uniform expression of relief, which in turn broke their rapport.

'Uhm. I expected it, but I didn't know it would be as effective as this...'

"But don't get kind of scared when you're so good from the start"

"I was right to make it a schematic of the map of Japan. Again, Kanji, then I don't know what will happen along the way. Yeah, that was a question. Ask me anything. '

Chris also had a faint anticipation from the time he saw the faces of the three men. Again, these three are reborn. Chris opens his mouth because he was allowed to ask questions.

'I quickly understood that you were trying to gather Japanese. I can somehow imagine why. Leaving that aside, what do you think about Aus', no, the civilization of the Kingdom of Davas not so well developed?

The three people questioned by Chris face to face only once. It seemed helpful not to have to have a boring conversation at all, but it seemed as if they were consulting who would respond on behalf of them to a sudden, penetrating question.

'... that's a difficult question. I do believe, as Mrs Hannigan pointed out, that the development of civilisation is somewhat distorted, and I have to assume that its rate of development is rather slow compared to that of the planet. But that's if you reply with a few more assumptions on top of the assumption that if the history you're telling is correct. "

Brooch man answered. He's the first beautiful man to be introduced to being a hexer. My hair is stretched halfway.

'I have been told that there is a millennium of history even for this Davis kingdom, but I consider it a frown spit, to tell the truth. There is no such thing as a thousand years of the same government on Earth. Let us say that the Roman Empire and Japan are exceptionally long lasting regimes, both of which, regardless of their appearance, have undergone several shifts in their interior along the way.

Besides, there will be no guarantee anywhere that this situation is accurate about the history that is being passed on. There were a lot of regimes on Earth that argued, "This country has a millennial history," without foundation or evidence.

That's it. Hexar scratched his right ear with his left hand.

"Regardless of the history of the Earth, the first thing is that there is magic. The next thing you know, there seems to be no regularity in the production of mineral resources or in the location of mineral veins. Oh, maybe this just hasn't been discovered regularity yet...... And that there are demons. And finally, the four main reasons why cowhorses are so valuable."

Hexar starts talking again because Chris remains silent.

'Medical development seems to be quite lagging behind because of the magic of healing. Even so, that's a surgical person, and in terms of internal medicine, it seems to benefit somewhat, but it would be to the extent that hairs grew on the planet from ancient times to the Middle Ages. If Mr. Hannigan has any medical experience, I'm sure he can promise you generosity. "

Chris replied by shaking his head beside him in silence.

Seeing it, Hexar continues with a slight glance at his shoulder and tells him what he wants to know.

'Metallurgical technology remains quite low because of the fire magic as well. I think the way the alloy is made is close to monogamous in the workshop, and regardless of the smelting, it is proof left that the level about refining remains low. I think most metal products are cast, which is also why it's hard to get to sturdy forged products. Naturally, the machining technology remains immature, so it is not possible to manufacture finely shaped parts without considerable skilled craftsmen.'

The two Saguals and Zed are listening with their arms together. I've heard similar stories several times already and now I feel more like it.

'Another reason why this metalworking technique is underdeveloped is the mineral vein thing I mentioned earlier. Silver ore may be picked from mudstone layers, or even pure iron ore, solder ore, or puta ore may come out of granite layers, wondering if there is a bronze ore vein in the sandstone layer that is sedimentary rock. Sometimes the commonly known blade steel ore is produced from the basalt layer, and it seems that duralumin ore has been harvested from the marble. The ore output of the alloy is insignificant, but its presence has been confirmed, so it must have been difficult to get to the idea of purposefully trying to make an alloy. Metallurgical technology developed because we tried to make alloys.'

Chris was the first to hear about the matter and was surprised, but convinced enough to listen to Hexar.

"And the fact that demons wander around is directly linked to the ease with which they inhibit exchanges between different cultures and civilizations. It is also difficult to get used to, most of which are carnivorous and ferocious in nature. It will also be a cause of the clarity and difficulty of spreading the village and city areas. Can it be said that the only salvation is the small number of individuals compared to the number of people? Well, carnivores don't snort that there's not a lot of them. '

Hexar carries on the word even further, making sure Chris is listening as he nodded.

'It's already a big deal that cowhorses are valuables. One is that the food situation is easy to get worse. Meat can be covered by pigs, chickens, etc., but a small amount of dairy would tell that story, wouldn't it? The other is directly linked to the causes that make the transport network difficult to develop. Commercial industries also do not develop because mass transport is hard to develop. Because of this, the industry that was born was also difficult to grow, and I think it stayed small and became obsolete.'

Chris is this! I thought. Looks like we're finally done talking, and it's Chris' turn from here on out.

'I do think land transport alone has its limits. But it must be quite possible to cover it by sea, right? Wouldn't coastal areas at least be able to fully benefit from it?

But Zed's interrupting.

"I can't sail the ocean. The coast makes it difficult to maneuver a large ship, so it ends up being transported very short distances on a small boat."

Sagual with a difficult face also succeeds and opens his mouth.

"There is a quaternion with a tool similar to a hexameter. Prices like assholes, though. But I don't have the compass at heart. Magnets don't exist. There is no way to ascertain direction at sea. I can't see the land any time soon, and if the power winds up in the first place, it's still good luck.

Finally. That's what Chris was expecting, right? Do you have a quarter meter? But the absence of magnets is more lethal than anything else. Even Earth has had a decent compass since the tenth century. Until then, he was merely floating magnets over the water to gauge the general orientation, which was not decently useful on the ship. Chris says with a nigga and a grin.

'Thank you for sharing your valuable story. Then I'll say what I want you to do. I was a shipbuilder. I'll build you a big boat where you can ship, so you can give me people and money. "

My technology is going to sell high. I also tried to change the tone.

"But you. Mr. Hannigan. Don't go out loud telling me to give you money all of a sudden from the start. '

'No, no, that would be the flip of confidence. Did you hear that? It's amazing how you can build a big ship.'

"You're a shipbuilder... but I don't care if you can just build a ship..."

"So? What do you think? If you can give me money with people, I can build a ship that can sail the ocean."

'You're in such a hurry. We don't have a decision to make in the first place. "

"But if you can build a military ship..."

"Yeah. There's a chance you'll admit it."

"Then why don't you let me meet someone who's got a decision to make?

'I'll see you soon. But before I do, I want you to make sure everything's okay. "

'Oh, right. First, let me ask you about Mr. Hannigan's unique skills.'

……

When I heard that, Chris was a little confused about doing what he thought he would do in advance. There's not much point in hiding it if it gets here, so I'm not willing to hide it from the beginning.

"… My unique skill is [Magnetic Body]. You can wrap magnetism around your body. Simply put, it's like being a magnet in the shape of a person. So I don't need a compass as long as I'm on the boat. '

"... another great name... damn... Parallax Tolerance or something... damn"

'Yeah. So, what's the level?

……

Chris saw Hexar as chilling, keeping one silent, but didn't particularly care.

"Seven. By the way, I know it's convenient to say SS, but what do I actually do? I don't think I can do what I want. '

"Seven! Whoa, excuse me. If you know that, talk fast. Thank you. I'm not here, but His Royal Highness Prince Wang is Japanese. There are several others. I'll tell you straight away, I want you to help us."

Mule said to Chris again with a light-hearted look.

'I don't mind working with you. I'm gonna do whatever I can. "

'... anything. Then one question. Mr. Hannigan, what do you think of the identity system?

Zed, who killed his expression again, asked.

Personally, it's hard to convince. But you'll need it. Especially in this time of year. I think it is a fairly effective measure as one of the measures to maintain order '

Chris looks at the three faces and thinks a little and opens his teasing mouth.

The three nodded slightly as they looked at each other.

'Isn't that nice?

"Right."

'... no objection. One last confirmation, by the way. Tell me the level of magic. All of it. "

I said it as if Hexar, who had been silent here for a while, deserved Chris.

"Water, fire and wind magic are all two. No magic is three. '

Chris said slightly against his chest, but when he heard it, the three of them did not move slightly. Normally, it is quite impressive. Chris was slightly dissatisfied with this but remained silent.

Chris, who was passed behind the castle, was finally able to meet with the rest of the Japanese there.

First of all, Alexander Belgrid, Prince of Kings. Wearing wonderful and classy clothes like a prince, his hair is stroked all-back. It made me feel that the sophisticated work that doesn't look very good but seeps naturally is noble. Speaking of welcoming Chris, I was surprised to say, 'We don't have to talk politely when we're alone. I only want it to be tough when we talk in the Common,' I casually said and got a report from the Saguals. Everyone seems to call me Alex or something.

Next up is Senreid Stolls, your sergeant at the prestigious Duke of Stolls house. He also behaves as nobly as a prince on a board. I have the same all-back hairstyle as the prince, but this one suited me well. But in terms of sheer facial creation, the prince is more of a beautiful boy. He also felt casual, and that reassured Chris. Everyone called it a cell.

And Lantier Gegran, courtroom magician (Court Wizard). The court magician (Court Wizard) seems to be a position he was able to hold the other day. Chris couldn't imagine exactly what the position was to do, but he said he made it on purpose for her.

A slightly wavy long and beautiful hair, with a gentle eye gleaming underneath. As Chris remembers, he speaks in a gentle way, but at the same time he feels the same amount of temperament. As soon as I heard her from everyone, I understood that it was not Dade who was the court magician (Court Wizard). Compared to her, it was the difference between heaven and earth, such as Chris' magical moves. Lane was her shortened name.

Another, Alakale Califloris, a free folk elite (elf). It is of course healthy and beautiful to have straight hair that stretches out sarcastically, but what surprised Chris is is its beauty. Not so inferior compared to pure elves. On the contrary, the original Japanese blood must have been beautiful. That looks more beautiful than the elves there because of the color, so much so that even though they are same-sex, they are zombie. Japanese actress? If you take her for a glowing moon (caltari) in the night sky, it would be less than a spoon, no, ugly garbage worm crawling through the ground.

It should be noted that only Alakale Califloris wore a ruby brooch polished like a true circle similar to Hexar. Maybe these two have a special relationship. Her nickname was Arco. Because Arco's son is a child, he says, "Arko." With the exception of her, who said she was a mascot herself, many members of this country were Japanese.

The other three here also finally showed Chris their status. Lightweight man muneil sagual. Unpredictable because of its floating behavior, and surprisingly, it was only a lineage of squire directly serving the royal family or a true knight of the White Phoenix Knights. Although I only knew the names of the White Phoenix Knights, I didn't realize earlier because it was my first look at Chris such as the crest.

Dwarf is Zhentis Helioside. He was also a true knight of the White Phoenix Knights. They say he's a hundred men at this age. Seems like a pretty strong guy. It should be noted that Prince Wang and the Prince were equally qualified for the Knights of the White Phoenix Knights as were these two.

And I was under the impression that he taught me all sorts of important things, the free folk, Hexar Barnes. He usually travels around as an adventurer, apparently. They've been traveling with Lane for a short time in the past year or so to the labyrinth of Benkerish. At that time, a large number of members here may accompany them as conveniently as possible. Chris is also a famous Great Labyrinth who has heard about rumors. Surprisingly, when the number of people is high, they reach the four layers that are the front line.

Just about a dozen challenges?

Does that mean you have the strength of a first-rate adventurer who's repeatedly challenged the labyrinth?

Or isn't Benkerish's labyrinth as dangerous as they say it is?

"I guess this guy first"

Apparently, the report is over. A son of the Stoles family, known by everyone as Cell, gave Chris the same brooch of ruby as Hexar.

"What's this?

"It's a senior SS badge. If you have this, you are free to enter and leave the royal castle. But I need you to do something about the facepath to get into this area."

Two of the free folks seemed to have the status of SS members.

"The only SS guys here?

'No, there are about twenty members of the general crew. I don't want to be advanced. Yeah, I'm supposed to be the SS chief for once. Call me captain officially. "

"Okay."

And negotiations began for Chris' construction of a large ship.

Since the construction of the ship would require considerable costs for the boulder, it was decided to start with the construction of a medium-sized vessel for the demonstration of offshore navigation (albeit sufficiently large from the common sense of the oath). That's because Chris had a rough calculation that everything, such as the procurement of dry wood, would be well carried, and "even the shortest” time would be necessary if skilled personnel were to be available. There's still a limit to Alex's budget.

It seems that this vessel for demonstration of offshore navigation will plunge into the King and the Minister of Finance as a test bed for future military ship construction. We have to prove that even if shipping is limited to domestic shipping only, we have a lot of defense against sea demons, and slowing down also requires the development of foreign routes. Anyway, Chris is welcome to take the first step.

But as for Alex and Cell, I had another thought. If we establish a system in which we can bypass the Gudagda and the glued Dart Plains and send between hundreds and thousands of troops directly into Lomberto territory, that feat will be enormous that will not allow other followers, and with it will also increase our voice inside the court. If it was Zed or Saguar who took command of the invasion operation, it would also lead to a reinforcement of their position inside the Knights.

Lombert has a permanent army, just like Dabus. What's different from Dabus is that he's not conscripting, but he's got enough soldiers. This is the part where large differences in national power appear as they are. At the same time, it also covers similar weaknesses. That is, forces outside the perimeter of the Dart Plains, which is the front line, are minimal in need and are likely to easily build bridgeheads if they are outside the front line, even in units of hundreds of troops.

Ships that can navigate the outer ocean are a major means of achieving it, and the fast transfer power of personnel and supplies has never existed in Aus before. In the past, both sides have planned invasion wars by arranging large numbers of small ships and bypassing the Dart Plains along the coast. For example, about sixty years ago, when Dabus assembled nearly sixty ships and invaded with a total of about one thousand and two hundred people, the sandy beach of Viscount Yorise, known on the Lomberto side, was designated the landing point.

However, the information was lost at a stage when the requisite number was available, such as requisitioning a ship or building a new one, and a reconnaissance team was deployed along the coast in Viscount Yorise territory to monitor the trend. The easy-to-land sandy beach was solidified by the proud elite of Lombert, who had pulled the handshank and waited.

Sometimes we wouldn't have been able to get much speed along the coast, and because of the danger, we would have had to anchor ourselves to a rocky reef near land and stop at night, and we wouldn't have been able to sail. If they shoot fire arrows from shore at the hull at night, they won't be able to resist. Furthermore, on a sandy beach with no shield, it was a good bow, and it was the beginning and end of being held back during the most difficult landing when the cavalry did it well just after landing in order not to take the horse.

Of course, skirmishes unfolded around the Dart Plains almost at the same time in support of the landing operation, but fate leaked from the beginning that it was a landing operation. The Lomberto side never struck out and even began to consolidate its protection like a tortoise.

Since then, the Lomberto side has decided on similar operations, but the results have been similar. Both sides suffered tremendous pain and the dream of maritime invasion was interrupted.

However, if a large ship can be built and it is possible to navigate the ocean, the story is completely different. It would be possible to take the horse, and the supply after landing would be fine for the moment if we were accompanied by a supply transport. Above all, a complete ambush is desirable because it does not depart from a place close to the Dart Plains and allows for departure from a less conceited depths. Neither the landing point nor the need to be just beyond the Dart Plains. We can send troops directly into the depths where there are no soldiers. It operates as a lander.

Of course, because it doesn't have power, I can't get up on the sandy beach from hull to hull, open the bawlamp, land it all at once, etc. At the time of landing, it would be necessary to make many round-trips of small boats to be mounted, but it was thought that landing time could be fully earned by choosing a place that would be hard to see unless it was also beside a large city.

It is easy to predict that even if landing is known, it will take a considerable amount of time for an army to be dispatched there. In the meantime, you will have room to smash the fragile local garrison unit (which would be easier than twisting the baby's hand if it were an ambush), build a bridge headquarter, and in some cases send ships back and forth to supply and send in a second formation.

'... I see. You can even give me the money, and if I get the time, I can build a ship to that extent. "

Seeing Chris smiling invincibly, Alex and Cell decided to cut the seal of their secret wine.