A mid-level (middle-aged) office worker's laid-back industrial revolution in another world - Chapter 74

Translator: Shaini | Editor: Darling

Takeo reached the soldier station next to the castle gate.

But……………it looked deserted when he looked at it from outside.

“Nn………..”

Takeo was worried.

According to young master Smith’s explanation, there were 880 soldiers.

Only 60% of those are living and working outside this town so that leaves 350. The back gate had about 100 soldiers so that leaves 250 here…..but…….

“I had an image of a police headquarters………”

Anyway, let’s go inside for now………..Takeo walked in.

………..As expected it was silent.

According to Takeo’s assumption-

You’re called to the police headquarters > You get surrounded by giants who had been waiting for you > You’re treated as a criminal > You’re taken into the interrogation room in the back > You appeal for innocence but it’s not accepted > The bickering leads to a duel !………….He had come here with that in mind……..he was in trouble…….

He was starting to worry when he saw a female soldier nearby.

“Umm……..excuse me.”

“Yes! What is it!”

The female soldier enthusiastically replied.

“Is this the soldier station next to the castle gat?”

“Yes! That’s right!”

“I’m Takeo Kitamizato.

I have an appointment with the platoon captain Thomas North today afternoon.

Mr. North..”

“Ah! I know!

Come this way!”

The female officer guided him.

They reached the back room of the soldier station.

The female soldier knocked on the door.

She opened the door after receiving permission to enter.

“Ex………….excuse me!

A gue……………guest has………come so I brought him along.”

She said nervously and Takeo entered the room.

“I’m Takeo Kitamizato.

I have an appointment with the platoon captain Thomas North today afternoon.”

“I’m the soldier captain Avan David.

This time our platoon captain North has inconvenienced you, thank you for coming.”

The two bowed lightly.

“Please have a seat.”

The soldier captain said.

The captain and Takeo take their seats in a simple reception setting.

“Ahh……..please bring us some tea.”

“Ye………..yes! Understood!”

The female soldier left the room and returned in a while with some tea.

“Let me introduce myself again.

I’m Takeo Kitamizato. 

I’ve just come here so I don’t know anything about this place.”

Takeo smiled.

“I’m Avan David.

The soldier captain.

We received information from Earl Elvis so we know the basic information.”

“What was written in it?”

Takeo asked worriedly.

“Only your name and that Lady Alice had taken a liking to you and that you’ve become her subordinate.”

…………Eh? That’s it?

That’s why they want to know the circumstances…………. Takeo instantly realized.

“I also heard that you visited Ralph’s and Taylor’s store.

I heard about you from there as well.

That your ideas are very new and interesting.”

Takeo didn’t know who that was.

“………Umm.”

‘Ah, Ralph is the manager of the tailor shop and Taylor is the manager of the magic goods store.”

“Ah, those two.”

“The towns greengrocers also mentioned that you were a good person.”

……….How much did he know? Takeo was frightened.

There was a knock on the door.

A person entered the room when the captain gave his permission.

“Excuse me. I’m the 1st platoon captain North.

I’m back since I’m done with my business in the district.

The guest will be coming today so I brought the 2nd to 8th platoon captains as well.”

8 people entered the room.

“Yes. Good work.

So the main members have arrived.

Mr. Kitamizato……”

“Yes.

I’m Takeo Kitamizato.

I’m in the care of the Elvis family.

I’m Lady Alice’s subordinate.

Nice to meet you.”

He greeted them.

Each of the platoon captains also gave their greetings.

“Well, there is no need to stand. Let’s sit down.”

The soldier chief said and the platoon captains took their seats.

There are a lot of people so they end up sitting in a circle.

“Then let’s chat instead of reporting.”

The soldier chief said.

“Come to think of it Soldier chief, did you hear about the trench coat?”

Takeo started the conversation.

“No, I haven’t heard of it yet?”

“Is that so. It was designed at the tailor’s shop.

It’s going to become standard equipment for the soldiers here on.”

“Hooo, what is it?”

Takeo gave an overview of the trench coat to the soldier chief and the platoon captains.

“I see. The concept and the specifications of the coat are good.”

The soldier captain said and the others nodded.

“However, it cannot protect against the cold.

I was thinking about what to wear inside but you can use the trench coat as the outer layer.”

“By the way, will it be provided?”

The youngest of the platoon leader asked.

“No, this time the price is too high to be fit into the budget.

We talked to the Earl about giving a subsidy and it had been decided on 2 golds.”

“Is that so…..”

The captain that posed the question was slightly disappointed.

“First I think it will be for the executives and recruits so at that time please submit your sizes to the tailor.

The payment method can be divided into 1, 4, or 8 parts.”

“Thank you for the division. But even new soldiers?”

Another platoon leader asked.

“Yes.”

“Why?”

“When Earl Goodwin was here he mentioned that there would be recruit training in the following month. From the tailors’ perspective, it can be used as an opportunity to advertise to the soldiers and executives in other territories and it will also confirm its durability and usability.

If there are a lot of suggestions then we can improve the trench coat right?”

“I see.”

The platoon leader that had asked the question nodded.

“By the way Sir Kitamizato.”

“Yes, what is it?”

“What is that ring on your right hand?”

Ah, he noticed that………….. Takeo thought.