A mid-level (middle-aged) office worker's laid-back industrial revolution in another world - Chapter 82

Translator: Shaini | Editor: Darling

“So that’s basically what I did today.”

Takeo ended his reporting.

“Hmm. Seemed like a fulfilling day.”

“Someday I want to try and spar with Lady Alice.”

Takeo said flatly.

“Ha?”

Everyone was shocked.

“Hn? What is it?”

“Un………….Takeo. Didn’t you feel anything when you saw Alice today?”

“I felt that she was really cool?”

“No, no. Something else? Like awe or fright?”

“……..Um, the intimidation and power were terrifying but that was all.”

“Eh? Sir Takeo, is that all you think of Lady Alice’s evil eye?”

Smith asked in surprise.

“Yes, Lady Alice isn’t a master of martial arts or anything right?”

“Yes, I’m an amateur.”

“I thought that 2 amateurs like us could play around for a bit.”

“……….It might be a good idea to try it out sometime.”

Grandpa Elvis said.

“Haha. Lady Alice, please ensure that I don’t end up dying.”

“Fufu, understood.”

Takeo and Alice looked at each other and smiled.

“Come to think of it. Sister, are you feeling fine?”

“I feel fine right now.”

“? Young master Smith, is Lady Alice sick?”

Takeo asked.

“Ah, no. When sister used the evil eye 2 years back, she slept for 3 days straight.”

“Eh!?………… Lady Alice, are you alright?”

“Even you Sir Takeo……….I’m alright.”

“Hmm. But if you think about what happened 2 years back then I think that you should fall into slumber tomorrow right?”

“We’ll know tomorrow I guess.”

“Tomorrow is the delivery for the trench coat………..

It will definitely be in the afternoon if you’re feeling bad by then you will rest right?”

“Yes, Alice, take care of yourself and rest till tomorrow afternoon. If you’re still feeling bad then continue resting.”

“Understood.”

“……….Then shall I make lunch tomorrow?

I’ll bring it to you, Lady Alice.”

“WHAT!? Takeo, you will cook!?

What will you make?”

“What are you expecting…………I’m just planning to make a French toast.”

“What’s a ‘French toast’?”

“Hnn, it’s made by dipping bread in milk and then frying it in a pan.

Since it’s moist, it’s gentle on the stomach.”

“So it’s a ‘Milk toast’………I was kind of expecting something else.

Should I refuse this time?”

“This time I plan to dip the bread in pudding concentrate and not in milk though.”

“I’ll have grandfather’s share as well.”

Alice said. She would be happy to receive that.

“Guhh………..”

“Ah, I’ll have it too.”

Smith said.

“Yes, I’ll make it for everyone.”

Takeo said.

“By the way Takeo.”

“What is it?”

“Don’t make a sick person exert themselves okay?”

Grandpa Elvis smirked.

“………..I won’t.”

Takeo squinted his eyes and replied.

“Is that so?”

“Is it alright to do so when the person is healthy?”

“That’s if you discuss it first.”

“It’s fine?”

“It’s going to happen sooner or later right?”

“That’s right but I will respect the will of the other party.”

“Yes.”

Takeo and Grandpa Elvis were discussing.

Alice and Smith didn’t understand what it was about at all.

Takeo returned to his room from the living room.

“Shall we sleep?”

At Grandpa Elvis’s words, all of them got up to return to their rooms.

There was a knock on his door and Alice entered once he gave her permission.

“Good evening Lady Alice.”

“Yes Sir Takeo, good evening.”

“Did something happen?”

“No, nothing really…….”

Alice said shyly.

Ahh……..thought Takeo.

Takeo closed the distance between them and hugged Alice.

Alice also hugged him back with a happy sound.

“Lady Alice, you must be tired today.”

“You too Sir Takeo.”

“That red armor looked really good on you.”

“Do you also want to get one made?”

“An armor?”

“Yes.”

“…………By the way, how heavy is it?”

“About 30 kgs?”

“I don’t need it.”

“That was a fast rejection!”

“Well, I might need a breastplate…………..soldiers equipment should be fine.

Let’s check it out when we have an opportunity.”

“That’s right. Somehow I just can’t imagine you wearing a full plate.”

Alice laughed.

“I don’t know about different kinds of armors.

I’ll have to ask you to check it out.”

“Yes, please leave it to me.”

“Lady Alice you must go to sleep now.”

Takeo released Alice and she walked to the door.

Takeo accompanied her.

“Lady Alice.”

Alice turned to face Takeo.

“Hnn…………..”

Takeo kissed her.

“Goodnight.”

He wished her at the door and she walked into the hallway.

“Goodnight.”

Alice blushed and replied.

Takeo said “Yes. See you” and then closed the door.

‘I should make this a daily routine.’

Alice thought.