The Other World Con Artist's Management Techniques

46 Episode 44: Meeting on a rainy day

All the children were breathing quietly, perhaps because of the effectiveness of the medicine.  It seems like I couldn't sleep a wink out of pain last night, so I'll put you to bed now.  They say the mothers go to the kitchen and prepare stomach-friendly dishes for their children to wake up at any time.  Donations for breakfast are off only today.  It's still raining so hard that we can't see a meter out of the window. "What shall we do at the restaurant today?" Jeanette says such a thing as she looks out the window.  They must want to attend to their children emotionally.  He must be thinking, however, that if by any chance he should empty the shop and get customers...  I'll tell you one thing.  Don't come, sir.  There were no visitors even in the rain yesterday.  With the rain getting stronger today, there's no way I'll come.  Even a woman, as expected, won't be able to come in this rain.  No, rather, if you come all the way to the 42nd leg in this rain with a single desire to see Magda, you'll pull it lightly.  That's too desperate to be true. "... It's all right. I'm not out of the question." Magda's expression of pride in spite of her expression is very subtle and difficult to understand. "...I put up a notice when I came back." Magda had just returned to Yodamari-tei to get my change of clothes.  They went alone in this heavy rain because it was dawn.  ...and Estella, Regina, and Bertina strongly told her that it was not good for a naked man to be in church.  It seems that Magda, who returned to the Yodamari-tei, took various actions, saying, "It's a good opportunity."  First of all, they put up a notice at the front door saying, "You can eat to church."  ...I hope the placards aren't torn or blown away by the wind.  And Magda was pulling up a stall.  Most of the stalls were made up of covered boxes, packed with various ingredients: popcorn sets, ingredients, and a medium-sized water bottle full of filtered water, which should hold about 10 liters.  It must have been quite heavy, but it was Magda, who, with her dehuman powers, pulled the stall back without difficulty, holding an umbrella in one hand. "She's a good girl, I said."...you may praise me. Magda has done such a good job that I've been patting her head in my lap for a while. Just in case, this is Magda's request, not my hobby. "Thank you very much for bringing me drinking water." Bertina bows deeply to Magda.  Even though the symptoms have calmed down, it must be hard for children to drink water.  The church has a large water bottle, which is stocked with water for daily use.  However, these are used for bathing and washing and cannot be used as drinking water.  We can't replace the water in our stockpiles because it's our first priority. If we run out of water, we'll be added.  Drinking water was not stocked up because there was a well in the garden.  This rain has damaged the well.  Surely it never occurred to him that the water in the well would be contaminated more than the water in the water bottle.  Or perhaps we need to rethink this system, which stores water for daily use in water bottles.  No matter how much you don't drink, it's a little unsanitary to wash dishes and use them in the bath.  Overall, water reform will be needed.  At present, we are having a discussion in the lounge.  The children are being examined by Regina, who seems to have nothing particular to do because they are all asleep. They seem to be making medicine in the children's room as a temporary watch.  Regina looked really happy at the availability of spices.  But he didn't ask me where I was coming from.  He merely said, "Maybe it's because my daily behavior is so good."  So what we're talking about is..."It's a disaster that the well has been damaged. From now on, it will be difficult to get water for cooking as well as drinking water.""Not only eating and drinking, but it's also difficult to wash your face, brush your teeth, and wash dishes and laundry.""...I can't even take a bath." Following Estella, Jeanette and Magda also point out problems.  The water in the well, whether directly or indirectly, cannot be used for human contact because of the contamination of sewage. "So you can't use the water itself... I'm in trouble." Bertina looks grave as she devours popcorn.  I don't know what to say...  It doesn't look serious at all.  But Bertina had been taking care of her children night and night since they fell. It would be a good thing to eat sugar and get them back into shape and energy. "In this rain, I wonder if I have no choice but to bring some water from the Yodamari-tei." Estella has a difficult expression on her face on the latest issue.  Well, that's the case, but..."Things may not settle here alone,""...what do you mean? Do you say there's more to come?" There is tension in Estella's expression.  I'll tell you because you don't seem to notice. "If it's because of heavy rain and river flooding, similar phenomena can occur here and there. That's... simultaneously in the city."`--?!?' Jeanette, as well as Estella, looks astonished.  Magda must be surprised to see me in the face. "It is essential to ensure safe drinking water, but before that, it is necessary to inform the residents of the knowledge of water. People who believe that 'well water is safe' will surely follow the same lines.""It's true that I've never thought about the safety of water before... I can't drink it if it's muddy.""The bacteria that cause the disease are invisible. Even water covered with colorless and transparent pathogens is possible.""Ah, Mr. Jiro... what happens when you drink it?" Jeanette asks me with an anxious face. I don't mean to stir up anxiety, but I need to have a sense of crisis. I'll tell you straight. "In the worst case, you can lose your life.""...that's right." Genet that makes your eyes moist.  Someone's life may be at risk. Just thinking about it will hurt Jeanette's heart. "Yasilo... do you have any hands?" Estella's voice did not feel relaxed.  Urgent eyes are staring at me.He has a wistful glance.  I don't like being looked at like that.  No matter how much you expect me to do, I can only do what I can. I'm not a hero or a savior. I'm just a swindler. I'm just an ordinary person who is a little good at deceiving people.  It would be no match if you were made a last‐ditch wish.  It's possible that a ray of hope will be wiped out without being able to do anything.  ...but in other words, it's like this.  I can do what I can. "We will mass-produce the filtration equipment in Yangdaljeong as soon as possible." If I can lend you a loan, it will be in my interest in the future.  If you need my knowledge, I'll show you as much as I want. "The structure is very simple. You can get the materials you use anywhere, it's inexpensive. You need a little trick and a little knowledge to make them... I know that.""Well...The water through that filtration system was very clean."...is the water safe?""No, that's not enough. You can't kill bacteria by filtration. It's possible that sewage is flowing in, so we need to get rid of bacteria thoroughly.""Boiling,""Oh, most bacteria die in boiling water. If Regina has carbonic acid, it works, too. Bacteria are sensitive to acids.""Hey, Jiro, wait a minute!" Estella put a stop to it as the Yodamari-tei, who knew the contents of the filtration system, proceeded. "That filtration system... that teaches you the technology... what?""That's what you're saying,""No... but...." Estella may want to say this. "Can we release such a great technology for free?"  Well, if it's money, it's nothing like that.""It's an emergency. I know there's something heavier than money.""... Mr. Jiro," Jeanette gently touches my sleeve.  Jeanette, who lost her grandfather-in-law, must have tasted the sadness and fear that someone important will never go out of reach again, and the loneliness that ensues.  That's not what I want to taste so many times, is it? "I'll leave this technology to you, Estella. I'll give you the right to do it, so that I can exercise my lord's power to the fullest.""It was an emergency, as you might expect. I'll stick to your demands at my own risk." Jeanette, Magda, and Bertina may not know Estella's life... but instead, they continue to play the role of a pipe.  I'm not obligated to keep it a secret, but it's not right for others to speak fluently about what they haven't said. If necessary, they'll say it out of their own words. "First of all, go around the residents' houses and warn them against water. In doing so, tell them that there are no sick people and that we will hold a workshop to ensure water safety. I hope we can build some filtration equipment by the workshop, but it will be difficult for time to... I ask them to arrange that they can be deployed one by one in each street as soon as possible. Also, since the filtration equipment will not be diverted by amateurs and poor products will not be distributed, so please do bulk production at your side. I will cooperate with you.""... Jillo. You...." Estella, who was listening to me talking in rapid succession with a blank expression, raised her lips a little and smiled a little. "...that's a little different," What is he saying? That's not the case.  I'll always be who I am. "Now! It's a historical technology that saves precious lives. I'm looking forward to seeing what I get in return."ahhhuhhhope!"Huh..." Smiling makes Estella smile.  Don't you think you're laughing in this situation or your heart is dry to the bone? If you were a politician, you would be beaten by the opposition. Be careful when you run in the election. "If you want anything in return, ask the lord of the manor. He will give you something great things.""Oh, I will," You want to say that talking down like this suits you better, right? I know.  That's pretty much it.  Let's have a lot of incidents like last night in this church. The economy is going to be paralyzed, isn' Everywhere is a wake; after all, that Bertina was haggard enough to forget to eat.  Try spreading such a gloomy atmosphere throughout the city.  It's no longer time to eat popcorn, so you can't call it a mobile revenge.  If things go on like this, the golden vine will be ruined! That's why I do it.  For me,  However, if you've got an advantage that makes you think, "Oh, Jiro-san is a nice person! I'd like to put it between big breasts!" then it's no loss to collect it.  I'm good at pretending to be a good man. "Now, everyone, act now! For the people of the city! For tomorrow's smile!""No, that's a lie."'...new religion' Hey, Magda.  Don't say too many things.  Who's going to do that... ...or make money. "Yasilo, your eyes look like gold coins.""Really? If I take it out, I think I'll be able to play a big game.""...I don't like it,""I know," Do you mean the thief by saying, "Your eyes are gold?"  It sounds like a compliment to me. "I beg your pardon!" A familiar voice came from the entrance of the church, mingled with the heavy rain.  This voice..."Yes, I'm.........I'm sorry.""No, come out without eating!""I'll be back. The Sister must be tired.""Excuse me, Jeanette. Thank you very much. . . . ." I can't do it.  Apparently, if you feed this sister, it won't work.  Be careful from now on. "I'll interrupt you,""Natalia!" Estella stood up at the sight of the visitor.  You'll be surprised.  After all, a man who fell down with a high fever last night came to a church far from the house in this heavy rain. "You have to sleep.""But I can't stand to hear that your daughter had spent the night with a man.""Will you stop using misleading expressions? I was just in the same building!""No, my dear lady. He's a man who says to me, 'Open your mouth and stick out your tongue,' and so on, at this close range, to me, weak with a cold!?""Will you stop using misleading expressions? I guess I just examined your cold." What, this walking human bomber... I want to go dump it illegally in the heavy rain. "Really, I've been doing so much..." Estella walks up to Natalia and calls out for her health.  Meanwhile, Jeanette receives Natalia's wet cloak and goes to hang it.  Then Magda hid under the table... What? Will wild intuition ring the alarm against Natalia?  Natalia's posture was crisp, but her cheeks still felt a little red. "Don't you still have a fever? Don't push yourself too hard and sit down."Don't worry,""I'm curious when you're standing. Sit down.""... when I'm kind to you, I suddenly want to be spoiled. Please refrain from doing so." Oh... Oh? Is that a complaint? I feel like I've just been told off. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .""All right. Let's sit down, but don't treat me like a sick person.""All right,""But touch your forehead to see if you have a fever. That's pretty good.""There's a strong desire to be spoiled, my dear," Natalia, the super-maiden chief who takes perfect care of her master, learned to be spoiled in yesterday's examination.  So it's a bit of a taste.  ...you haven't opened a box that you shouldn't open, have you, me? "Mr. Jiro... ...slicing."I'm sure she's... ...scratching...Forty-two wards... ...scratching.""Can you make me eat or talk?""……………………Slip-slip-slip-slip-slip-slip-slip-slip-slip-slip-slip-slip-slip-slip.""Did you choose to eat, you sister?" Perhaps Bertina knows Natalia.  You must have wanted to confirm it, but... I'm sorry. It seems that the will to eat has won.  Come on, bite the popcorn quietly. "... so we are talking about installing a filtration system in our territory." While I was watching Bertina nibbling at popcorn like a squirrel, Estella and Natalia were sharing information.  As expected, he's very shrewd. "I understand the general situation,""You understood "Omune" by the explanation of "Petanko!"?""...what do you mean, Jiro?" I mean, you know, you're a little breasted, but you're a big breasted one... oh! two knives were aimed at me. "Let's talk about the filter!" We managed to get through this phase by changing the subject.  As expected, I'm the only one who wants to play intelligently. "And as soon as we've finished talking about the filtration system, we're going to ask for the explanation." I don't think I'm making a mistake! Come to think of it, I think I've never been called a child of brain play by anyone just because I called myself a child of brain play. "For now... don't explain how to make a simple system and filter." I'll start explaining about pebbles and sand, and then charcoal and fine-grained cloths and filtration equipment made from them.  In short, the system is to remove impurities from the water by passing water through the large particles one after another. "It must be hard to gather materials..."Sand will be difficult in this rain." Natalia's point is justified.  We'll need a very large filtration system to cover the entire population. The problem is collecting materials. "Let's go around and have charcoal provided. If you collect it before the firewood turns into ashes, you'll get some.""I'll have some ready in the church," Bertina offers to Natalia's opinion.  The kitchen in the church has a high ceiling and a large oven. It's a good place to make charcoal. The firewood used when boiling water in the bath and the firewood used by the mother in the dormitory can be used immediately.  The rest is sand...`I beg your pardon!'"Give it to me!" As I was racking my brains about the materials, I heard another familiar voice coming from the front door.  This voice is Loretta.  When I went to work in the heavy rain, the shop was closed and I guess I saw a sign of magda and came over here. "...I completely forgot about Loretta.""I'm sorry I've said.Customers don't come, but employees come.  I had forgotten about it.  For some reason, I thought everyone was already ready. "Oh, it's raining hard. Good morning, boys!" Loretta, who was taken into the lounge by her mother, seems to be not too wet on her upper body, perhaps with an umbrella.  With a cheerful greeting and a bright smile, I lost my sight. "Whoa!? Why do you all turn your eyes away!? Did I come up with something?!?" No, you're not to blame. There's nothing wrong with you. ... Just because you didn't have much presence. "Sister, I had it wiped!""I got it!" Two hamsters come into the lounge with their hair on end.  They seem to have bought Loretta's companion.  I heard that he came to inquire if he had any business to do. "Mr. Loretta, I'm sorry you've come all the time, but I'm not going to open a shop today.""Is that so?"Well, with this rain, my dear sir, you probably won't come." nodding younger brothers  Next to it, Loretta looks out the window. "...what? He's..." We all looked out the window at Loretta's words.  We couldn't see clearly because of the heavy rain.  I couldn't, but... I'm sure he's the one. "Magda"."...what?""... Here comes the duck." Almost as Magda tilted her head, she heard a familiar voice. "Sorry, sir!" She's a woman.  Did he walk to Forty-second Ward in this downpour to see Magda?" ......draw........."Magda, bring me a towel and give it to the womalo right now, muttering, 'Oh, my God, oh my God.'""...all right," Magda, a great actress with a good sense of understanding. She's on the move on.  As Magda leaves the lounge, we hear a loud shout of "Huh! Magda!"  ...he should have moved to 42 wards now. "... oh, my God, oh my God!""I'll leave it to you! I'll give you whatever you want!" Thus, I was able to catch ducks as I expected.  Jeanette looked a little troubled, but the others looked "shameful." As expected, no one else seems to understand the position of the woman.  The woman enters the lounge with a happy expression, wiping herself with a towel handed to Magda. "Welcome, Umaro. I've been waiting for you to come." Estella said exactly the same thing at the same time as me, perhaps reading my thoughts.  Hmm... Don't do it, my dear fellow. "...oh......what will Oira make for now?" Umaro himself seems to understand where he stands.  Well, I won't do you any wrong.  It's a charitable undertaking. I'm sure there will be a lot of rewards from the lords. It'll be a good story for you if you get a good job because of the heavy rain.  So, well... ...work like a horse-drawn carriage, eh? With all the actors, we started a big project to save the 42 wards.

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