A mid-level (middle-aged) office worker's laid-back industrial revolution in another world - Chapter 65

Translator: Darling | Editor: Coming soon…

The one who called out to the 3 of them was the old lady from the sweets store.

She said that she wanted to chat. The 3 messengers had finished their work and the only plan they had hereafter was to go to the bar so they could spare a little time.

The place of conversation was the sweets store.

“So, what did you want to talk about?”

“Yes. Actually, when you were on your way back 5 days ago, you dropped a document and I found it.”

The 3 messengers became serious the moment they heard that.

That was definitely the letter that was addressed to Alice.

The story continued –

“I was wondering if I could do something for Lady Alice.

Wasn’t there something that we could do for the lady or the Earl?

I discussed it with the others.

We then decided to file a petition to the royal capital from us, the people.”

“……..Petition………?

Can you roughly tell me the contents of the petition?”

“Yes. We filed a petition to help soften the slander directed towards Lady Alice from the Royal Capital.”

The 3 messengers relaxed once they heard that.

Had it been a radical request, then they would have no choice but to take some action against the Earl.

“Do you have the original? Can you show it to us?”

“Yes, please wait a little.”

The store Lady went in and brought a book-like object.

‘Petition’ was written on its cover.

The commander of the first imperial guards checked its contents.

“Lady Alice did her best in order to protect us and the town.

She became an odd eye because she was protecting us.

If by some chance she has sinned then we are all guilty as well.

Lady Alice understands us, is kind and friendly. She is a really nice girl.

We cannot stand the fact that she would be slandered like that.

We wanted to do something that would soften the slanderous remarks towards her by asking the Royal capital.”

It was written with that purpose in mind.

There were several signatures collected.

He also handed it over to the other 2.

“I see. So what should we do with this petition?”

“We collected several signatures and wanted to send it in but……….who should we send it to…..”

“I see. You were troubled since you didn’t know who to send it to.”

“Yes. It’s a little embarrassing though we didn’t think about the recipient while collecting the signatures.”

“Several signatures, about how many are they?”

“Etttooo……..about 30,000?”

“EH!??”

The 3 of them were shocked to hear that.

There were 50,000 people in this town. 60 percent of them gave their signatures in 5 days……….no about 4 days.

It’s astonishing, miraculous! Normally it would take about 1 month to collect about that many.

This really proved the great love that these people had for the Elvis household and Alice. It also proved just how popular they were.

“……….Anyway, why don’t you give the petition to us?

We’ll submit it to the concerned person.”

“Really!? Thank you, thank you.”

The old lady vigorously shook the commander’s hand.

“Please put the collected signatures in a box and send it. The destination is not a problem it will be the 8th barrack in the royal capital. As soon as I receive it I will hand it over to the department in charge.”

Eight barracks is the place where the imperial guards stay.

“Eight barracks in the Royal capital right? I understand.”

He received a copy of the petition and the 3 of them got up from their seats.

“Shall we take our holiday once we’re back in the royal capital?”

The other 2 messengers laughed and said.

The 3 Royal garrisons were motivated to run back home.