A mid-level (middle-aged) office worker's laid-back industrial revolution in another world - Chapter 63

Translator: Darling | Editor: Coming soon…

There was a meeting taking place at the entry hall of the Royal Capital.

There was a man who seemed to be the emperor was sitting on the throne and receiving a report from his subordinates.

“……..Looks like the war will continue for a little while longer?”

“Yes.  According to Viscount Temple’s report, it should continue for another month.”

“Both parties seem to have closely competitive strengths. A decisive hit is needed.”

“Yes, this time the number of warriors is similar on both ends. Small collisions are taking place repeatedly and sporadically but there is almost no damage to both the parties.”

“Understood. Let Viscount Temple know that he doesn’t need to over extend himself in the fight this time.”

“Certainly.”

The subordinate bowed to the Emperor and left the room.

The 34-year-old man was the king of the Azpearl kingdom.

He seemed to be lost in his thoughts when there was a knock on the door and a man entered the room.

“President of the Imperial guards. What is it?”

The emperor asked the president of the imperial guards.

“Your majesty, the commander of the first squad of the imperial guards has returned. He has come to report.”

King Azpearl was perplexed.

He was sure that the commander of the first squad of the imperial guards should be accompanying the auditors to the Elvis mansion.

One way trip takes about 6 days and it had only been 9 days.

“Is there an emergency?”

“No, he came here in a hurry due to a request from Earl Elvis.

I heard about his request but I’m a little perplexed due to the circumstances and the background surrounding it.”

“?…………..The commander has to handle that which is related to the imperial family but the rest will be handled by the civilians themselves right?”

“It is as you say.”

“…………Alright. Let’s hold a meeting at the entrance hall when the 9 o clock bell rings. Let everyone know.

If it’s not related to the imperial family then let’s leave it to the civilians.”

“Certainly.”

“The commander must be tired so let him sleep for a while.”

The president of the imperial guards bowed and left the entrance hall.

The 9 o clock bell was ringing. The King, the president of the imperial guards, and each imperial squad leader had gathered in the hall.

“You must be tired commander but please give your explanations.”

King Azpearl started.

“Yes! I’ll start with a brief history of the battle with the goblins.

Please heard the details from the auditors later and confirm them.”

“That was the battle and Earl Elvis’s request.”

The commander stepped back.

“………….The judgment would certainly differ depending on your viewpoint.”

The kind made a difficult expression.

The squad leaders were the same.

“Yes. If you only know the current situation then it’s slander and threat to commander Alcie but……….if you know the story of the first president of the imperial guards…………then the royal family will face criticism.”

“That’s right. So what do you think about it commander? Since you heard it first hand.”

“Yes! Just as what the other auditors felt –

The feelings of Earl Elvis and the heart of Lady Alice were truly beyond our imagination.

Even if we don’t take that into account, instead of a threat to an individual, it’s a criticism of the Elvis family.

In that case, even Princess Layla is included.

That’s why I was thinking that we should independently investigate it.”

“I see, that makes sense.

…………Please investigate this case as a criticism to Princess Layla and bring me the report by the evening bell tomorrow.”

“Yes! Captain of the first information squad!”

“Yes!”

“Captain of the first information squad, find out the rumors that Earl Elvis requested.

Also, find the sender of that letter. Captain of the second information squad, you’ll be in charge of this.

The meeting ends here.”

With the orders to disperse, all of them leave the hall.

King Azpearl goes back to thinking again once they leave.

The evening bell was ringing.

The King opened the door to the hall and entered.

“Looks like everyone had gathered.”

The king took his seat.

“Let’s hear about Earl Elvis’s case first. President of the Imperial Guards.”

“Yes! 18 days have passed since the invasion and the destruction of the Goblin army.

I’ll report the positives and negatives from the people of the Royal capital……….or so I should say.

But I didn’t hear anything other than praises.

For the details, I request the captain of the first information squad to speak.”

“…………….Ha?”

Since there was no objection from the king, he stood up.

“I’ll start the report.

The rumors seemed to have started at a bar from a business unit that returned from the Elvis territory.

The annihilation of the goblins, the dissolution, and the after-party was combined into 1single story.

The people were delighted to hear the story of commander Alice., from her struggles to her victory.

…………Or maybe it was different. They weren’t delighted due to the same reasons as us. It became a hot topic sake.

There were a few titles as well such as –

[The knight dyed in red]

[The crimson warrior]

[The goddess of defense battle]

[The princess of Miracle battles]

[The guardian of Elvis]

There were several names assigned to commander Alice.”

“……….It’s different from what I imagined.”

“I understand your thoughts, your highness.

As per the letter, Earl Elvis and commander Alice seemed to understand that she is discriminated against at the royal capital isn’t it.”

“Haa…….shall we hear about the sender of the letter?”

“That’s to be explained by the captain of the second information squad.”

“Yes! We have identified him.

The supporter of this man is a civilian at the Royal capital. This man is involved in a knight approved job. He also seems to be bribed by a noble that is a friend of the 2nd prince. The man and the civilian seems to be exchanging letters.”

“Wait a minute ‘A knight approved job’ you say………don’t tell me that the boss of that civilian has gone to the audit by any chance?”
“That’s right. Commander, how was the auditor’s reaction?”

“No, it didn’t change. He seemed to be listening to the story with a lot of interest.

Moreover, that guy hates bribes and although we understand that it’s easy to take bribes in a knight approved job……..to think that his subordinate would…..”

“But it doesn’t seem to be the direct instructions of that civilian as well.

The instructions seemed from someone who seems to hate the Elvis family and found an opening.

It was the sole discretion of that man to have the letter reach the Elvis residence.”

“I see……………We must inform the Elvis household…….

What should we say….”

“We can tell them honestly that there no negative rumors and these stories are being circulated in the capital as a very popular topic.

We also know the culprit more or less but there is no confirmation so we’ll continue to process that at the Royal Capital.”

“………That’s right. I guess that’s the best.”

“Your highness, do you want to include anything else?”

“No, I was just thinking of rewarding them.”

“Hoo, that would be great.”

“I’m thinking of giving a medal to the surviving soldiers but I would also like to hear the auditors report.”

“Yes!”

“So who wants to go this time?”

“YES!!!!”

Everyone other than the king got up.

“Yes? Why do all of you? More like…..The president of the Imperial guards cannot go.”

“Ehhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh….” He sat down disappointed.

“The commander of the first squad went before this as well.”

“You’re right your majesty but I’m the only one who has been to the Elvis household from all of us present here. So even if someone other than me goes. They may not be trusted as the messenger.”

“Guh! If you say that, then you must go this time as well.”

“However! He doesn’t have to go alone.  Another 3, no, 2 more people are necessary !!!”

The captain of the first information squad exclaimed and the other followed with a  “That’s right, that’s right.”

……………These guys, do they want to go that badly? The king smiled.

“Really you guys………then the commander will be the captain and you can choose 2 others.

We’ll leave the choice to the president.

You can honestly tell them whatever we need to convey. You can also tell them about the medal.

I would like Layla to represent me in handing over the medals so ask her to stay there for a little while longer.”

“Yes!”

The king left the hall.

The president of the imperial guards and each of the squad leaders paid their respects and saw him off.

“……….You guys have conspired……..”

The president said resentfully.

“Eh? What about?”

The commander of the first imperial guard squad acted like he didn’t know. The others laughed.

“……….Well……….we have his majesty’s permission.

So? Who’ll go? Alright! Shall we do the lots once again!”

“Yesss! Everyone asked for a lottery but the president protested that they were noisy.

The results of the lots.

The commander of the imperial guards, the captain of the first information squad, and the captain of the second information squad would be going. 

“The reward of our hard work.” 

The 3 of them were overjoyed.

“We have a message for third princess Layla as well so let’s leave immediately.

Are you done preparing?”

“Yes!”

“Later you can choose to take a day off. It’s noisy to be among the civilians.”

“Yes!”

“Let’s disperse.”

All the squad leaders left the hall.

The 3 of them rushed.

The 3 left the place before the final bell.