Midnight work force
***---***
While I was sitting in Klaus-san's office, Fred came back from Chowsk.
He informed Seraphima about the current situation of the Gouken Oasis, and he also discussed the subjugation in writing with the commander of the accompanying knights.
[ Sand Lizardmen ... have created many roundabouts ... ]
"Is that for counterattack when attacked?"
[ Probably not ... maybe for escape ... ]
It was highly likely that the Sand Lizardmen occupying the Gouken Oasis fled after being chased by some kind of monsters.
It seemed that the roundabouts were also dug in such a way that they went even deeper from the oasis deep in the cracks in the rock.
"How does Barshania plan on subjugating them?"
[ With water-based magic that Sand Lizardmen are weak against ... They plan to drive them out rather than subdue them ... ]
If they tried to annihilate the Sand Lizardmen, the attackers would suffer a lot of damage, so it seemed that their main focus was to drive them out after the roundabouts have been created.
"But, if that's the case, wouldn't the escaped Sand Lizardmen attack another oasis?"
[ Attacking is ... after solidifying the defenses of the nearby oases ... ]
It seemed that the attack on the Gouken Oasis would begin after solidifying the defenses of the Mizuushi Oasis, which was just ahead, and the Riyama Oasis, which was on the other side.
Sand Lizardmen were originally a desert-dwelling race, and it was thought that they attacked oases to escape from other monsters.
Barshania seemed to think that if the oases' defenses were strengthened and they prepared, they wouldn't try to attack and settle down there.
"In that case, I think they can be driven away without causing any damage."
[ Perhaps ... However, there are so many of them that they shouldn't let their guard down ... ]
Even in Barshania, it seemed that the operation would begin after sufficient preparations had been made.
"Fred, there's no problem here so far, so could you please help Barshania a little more?"
[ Roger ... Leave it to me ... ]
When Fred returned to Chowsk, I found myself free again.
I thought Klaus-san was acting on a whim every day, but he was reading through documents and signing them at an amazing speed.
This is, posing to show of what the Feudal Lord can do ... That's not what I mean.
"What, Kent, do you want to stick your nose into my work?"
"No, no, that's outrageous. It's impossible for someone like me to do the responsible work of a Lord."
"Fuun, I guess it's just surprising that I'm so serious about my work."
"Th, that kind of thing, might not be impossible ..."
Klaus-san didn't seem to stop even though he was talking nonsense with me.
"Maa, my job is just for decoration."
"Are you serious?"
"The documents that come to me are all those that Donovan-tachi have looked over. Documents that require special consideration are marked, and other than that, I just look through them and confirm."
"Does that mean that most of it has already been resolved?"
"Maa, that's true, but most of the documents that come to Donovan have already been handled by the staff. It's like double checking them."
Donovan-san was looking at documents related to the Guild's requests, and Klaus-san was looking at documents related to the operation of the town of Volzard.
The biggest project in the town of Volzard was the expansion of the ramparts, but that didn't mean it was over once it was built, it still needed to be managed.
As for the ramparts, the garrison patrolled and checked not only the inside but also the outside, and repaired any broken parts.
"Last year, there was a maximum outbreak of Goblins and stone-throwing Orcs, so it looks like the ramparts are quite damaged. If we don't think about repairing them from time to time, it won't be a laughing matter if it collapses."
Needless to say, the ramparts were the backbone of Volzard's security.
If they were to collapse while being surrounded by a large number of monsters, an avalanche of monsters would come rushing in and cause great damage.
"Klaus-san, I was just wondering."
"What is it? Are you talking about the ramparts?"
"Yes, the outside of the ramparts. How about using earth attribute magic to make it smooth and solidify it?"
"And if the ramparts are smooth ... ?"
"Yes, if you harden it so smooth that even a monster's claws can't get caught on it ..."
"I see ... If there are no handholds or footholds, does that mean that only monsters that can jump to the top in one go can climb up."
When the Goblins tried to climb the ramparts, and when the Orcs tried to climb it, they either grabbed onto the stone steps of the ramparts or stuck their feet on them to climb up.
If it becomes something like an Ogre, it could reach the top of the ramparts in one jump, but other monsters should be unable to climb.
"I see ... Certainly, that's true. However, if we were to fortify the entire ramparts ... We'd need a considerable number of earth attribute magicians, and the cost wouldn't be a joke. I think it's a good idea, but it's difficult to implement right away."
"I, should I do it when I have free time like today?"
"Kent-sama, do you dislike spending time with me so much?"
"It's not that I don't like being with Riche, but I feel bad that I'm the only one playing around on weekdays ..."
Well, if I can see Beatriche's cute pouting face, I could get a little mean ... It's a lie, it hurts, it hurts, don't pinch my siiide ...
"That's right ... I might ask you to do it someday, but you don't have to do it today. If we relied on Kent for everything, the city would no longer be able to function without you. Being in a state where there is no one to take your place is not a praiseworthy state."
Even if I am healthy and able to work, it's fine, but if I get too old and can no longer work, there is a risk that I will not be able to maintain the condition of the ramparts.
"But, even if it's something only me and my genus can do, it just means that the degree of repairs will return to its current state."
"That too, that's right ..."
"Besides, once it's hardened, all you have to do is repair it ... No, even when building a new wall, you will have to change the way you do it ..."
"Kent. Regarding the ramparts, we need to consider whether it will be possible to construct it as you say, and even if it is possible, we will need to consider how much of an impact it will have on the construction period. Therefore, it is impossible to make a request right now, but if we are concerned about the safety of the city, I think we should consider it. In addition ..."
After Klaus-san stopped speaking, he looked at me with a stern look on his face.
"In addition ... what is it?"
"If you guys do it on your own, there's nothing I can do to stop you ..."
When Klaus-san grinned, Beatriche puffed out her cheeks.
"I won't forgive you for making Kent-sama and his genus work for free!"
"Yeah, that's right, Riche. He's an S-rank adventurer that Volzard is proud of, so he can't be forced to work for free. However, however! If they say they want to do it, there's nothing we can do to stop them."
Klaus-san's grin deepened, and Beatriche became even more puffed up and grumpy.
Haa ... I guess you could say it's totally like Klaus-san, what can I say ...
"Riche, I'm feeling a little sleepy. Can I have you let me rest on your lap?"
"Kent-sama ... Of course!"
I lay down on the sofa and had Beatriche let me rest on her lap, naturally, there was a person who raised their voice in protest.
"Kent! You, if you're going to flirt with Riche, go quickly and repair the ramparts!"
"No way ... Volzard's proud S-rank adventurer wants to lie down ... right."
"Yes, there is nothing I can do to stop you."
"Kuu, you guys ... Tch, do whatever you want!"
Yes, yes, I'll also do construction on the ramparts later.
After enjoying a nice nap on Beatriche's lap, I was allowed to laze around until evening.
After returning to the boarding house and having dinner and putting Meisa to bed, I set out for an evening walk.
After Meline-san returned to her shop, Meisa-chan seemed to be more enthusiastic about helping the shop than ever before, and she falls asleep at night as if turning off a switch.
Maa, when I get back, I guess I'll fulfill my role as her pillow.
The destination I headed to was the Drevis Duchy, one of Resenburg's territories bordering the Davira Desert.
In the Drevis Duchy, the greening of the desert was being progressed by earth magicians dispatched from the Royal Capital.
Greening the desert didn't involve planting drought-resistant plants, spreading absorbent polymers, planting sand control forests, etc., as was done on Earth.
A very brute force method was used to make use of earth attribute magic to collect the sand that was creeping in and remove it as a lump.
"Hee, so this is how it's going ..."
[ It's quite a process that requires patience, but it seems like the magicians are doing their best. ]
In the area that was once farmland in the Drevis Duchy, there were many blocks about 3 meters square.
They were made by collecting sand that had piled up on the farmland and hardening it with earth attribute magic.
The ground around the lumps were exposed dark soil, and if they plow it, they should be able to cultivate fields.
"Okay, Zeta, Eta, Theta, and Flamme, use the shield of darkness to put the sand in the shadow storage. I'll find a place to dump it in the desert."
"As you wish, Nushi-sama."
"Roger that, Aniki."
I placed my body in the world of shadows and used star magic to send only my consciousness flying into the desert sky.
The Davira Desert was a land with rocky mountains dotted within a sea of sand, and the air was dry.
Perhaps because of that, the air was clear and the starry sky seemed to be falling.
By comparison, the sand became whiter as one went south, and redder as one went north.
Now that I think about it, going south from Lastock, there was a limestone plateau along the coast.
White sand was white because it was mixed with limestone, and sand that was reddish may contain iron.
At the southern end of the Davira Desert, many of the parts facing the sea were steep cliffs, but there were also sandy beaches in some areas.
The sandy beach was pure white, probably because the limestone had collapsed.
I wonder if I should use it as a private beach in the summer ... Or so I thought, but there were monsters lurking in the oceans of this world.
I can't let Mermen or the big fish in there because it would be a bit dangerous.
Let's build a fence so monsters can't get in.
The place to dispose of the sand was located in an inaccessible area on the south side, away from the road that crossed the desert.
Once the sand particles piled up in the shadow space were dropped from the shield of darkness that opened from above, the work was over.
THere were quite a lot of them, so I thought the magicians who were working on creating green spaces would be surprised to see them disappear overnight.
The clumps of sand had disappeared, and the soil was now exposed all around, but it remained a wasteland with not a single weed growing.
Previously, wheat and other crops were cultivated here, but it would probably take some time for the area to return to its original state.
Or rather, were there people who cultivated this land.
Maa, Camilla and Duke Drevis would probably think about that.
[ Then, Kent-sama. We'll begin the road maintenance. ]
"Yup, my regards."
[ First of all, we will prepare the road to Bamata by widening it. ]
Rather, I felt like Reinhardt was over-motivated, is that okay?
However, if you think about it, Resenburg was Reinhardt's homeland during his lifetime.
It may be natural for him to be motivated because the road maintenance was also connected to the development of his homeland.
The road that led from Bamata, where Duke Drevis' mansion was located, to the Davira Desert was only wide enough for wagons to pass each other, and there were large holes all over it.
After mowing down the bushes that got in the way of widening the road and leveling the ground with the Kobolds, Zeta-tachi would harden it.
Although it was hardened using earth attribute magic, it didn't make the road surface slippery or smooth.
If it became slippery, the hoofs would slip and it would be difficult for horses to run.
With Reinhardt taking command and the Kobold Corps and Zeta-tachi working swiftly, the work was completed much faster than road construction in Japan.
Rather, I didn't feel like I was needed ... Later, let's take care of everyone.
"Reinhardt. Can I leave this to you?"
[ Kent-sama should return to rest in preparation for tomorrow's return work. ]
"Yup, well then, I'll leave it to you."
When I dived into the shadow space aiming for Volzard, Basten and Fred had come back to report.
[ Kent-sama, it seems that Enders will not be going out tonight. ]
"Did you catch anything?"
[ No, he just went out for a house call today, and he didn't have any contact with anyone suspicious. ]
"I guess they're not at the stage where they're in frequent contact yet, are they?"
Enders seemed to be a well-known doctor in Marburg.
He had a mansion that also served as a healing clinic a little ways from the city center, and he said that he trained in Bakkenheim, so his reputation among his patients was not bad.
[ Perhaps, it seems to be so. Enders may be motivated by money or status, but either way, if his plan is discovered, he will be sentenced to death. If he's about to be discovered, he'll probably want to have a means of escaping ... ]
"I see, unless traffic in the Irosun Great Forest is restored, apart from Marburg, Volzard is the only way to escape."
[ Yes, the only thing that's left is to disguise himself as a bandit at Rivarre Pass. ]
"If that's the case, there's a possibility that he won't show his true colors in three days."
[ Yes, at this stage, if you insist that he simply misdiagnosed it, there is a possibility that you will be expelled. ]
"I see ... Alright, can you continue to monitor him."
[ Roger that. ]
If Enders didn't move until traffic in the Irosun Great Forest was restored, the condition of Norbert, the Lord of Marburg, would not change suddenly, but there was a concern that he would become weaker due to his restricted diet.
If I didn't do something, he might become a real patient in three days.
[ Kent-sama ... You should throw it directly into his stomach ... ]
"I see, indeed ..."
As Fred said, if his diet was restricted, there should be no problem as long as we provide him with nutrition.
[ Kent-sama, if that's the case, let's use the supplementary foods eaten during battle. ]
"Supplementary food ... ?"
[ Yes, during a big battle, you may not have time to eat well. For times like these, supplementary food is made by grinding dried meat and dried fruits into a pill form. ]
"Then there's no need to chew it up, and it seems safe to throw it directly into the stomach."
[ I will prepare it tonight and give it to Norbert. ]
"Yup, I'll leave it to you."
Although Enders had diagnosed him with an incurable illness, Norbert was actually healthy, so as long as he was getting enough nutrition, there should be no problem.
"Fred, what's Chowsk like?"
[ The knights of Barshania ... the adventurers are planning a joint operation ... ]
There was a discussion between the knights of Barshania and the adventurers who were escorting the merchant caravan, this time, considering the large number of Sand Lizardmen, it was agreed that they would concentrate on driving them away rather than subjugating them.
From among the knights who were originally defending Chowsk and Seraphima's escort knights, they selected those with the water attribute, it seemed that they had already set off for the Mizuushi oasis along with volunteers from among the water attribute adventurers.
[ The Lizardmen ... came to the oasis from the southeast ... ]
Fred investigated footprints and other traces, and found that the Sand Lizardmen seemed to have fled from the southeast direction of Gouken.
The entrance to the Gouken Oasis faced south, so once the roundabouts that were being dug towards the north were completed, the strategy was to launch an attack from the original entrance and drive them out.
[ Barshania is ... planning to conduct exercises in Mizuushi ... ]
If they went directly to subjugation, there was a risk that the knights and adventurers would not be able to cooperate.
In order to dispel such concerns, it seemed that the actual subjugation would take place after the knights and adventurers conducted a joint exercise.
In this operation, the primary objective was to eliminate the Sand Lizardmen, and the goal was to accomplish this with the least amount of damage.
Some of the adventurers were young people who wanted to be recognized as fully fledged by defeating Sand Lizardmen on their own, and it seemed that there were some people who wanted to make a living with the materials, but restoring the road to traffic was a priority.
Specifically, it seemed that the water attribute magicians would be divided into two groups, and they would fire flashy water attribute magic without interruption in a two-stage attack style.
The water attribute magicians were lined up int he center, with knights on either side, and in the unlikely event that the Sand Lizardmen counterattacked, they would be pushed out to the front for battle.
It was said that monitoring personnel would be stationed near the roundabout heading north, and that they would let out a warning signal when the Sand Lizardmen were far enough away.
Since the herd of approximately 150 individuals would be moving, there may be some conflict with the Sand Lizardmen that originally lived on the north side of Gouken, but I wouldn't think about that for now.
"Fred, did you find out the monster that was attacking the Lizardmen?"
[ That is ... still unknown ... ]
Even if they expelled the Sand Lizardmen from the oasis, it was not a fundamental solution.
The reason why the Sand Lizardmen were forced to leave the land they had previously lived in had not been determined.
It was probably a Desert Scorpio or a Sand Viper, but we hadn't been able to capture its actual appearance yet.
If such a monster were to appear near the highway, an average adventurer would be unable to compete with it.
Fred seemed to be investigating as well, but no matter how large the monster was, finding it in the vast desert was extremely difficult.
Besides, if they burrowed into the sand and ambushed their prey, they wouldn't be able to be found.
"I'm worried about that too, but please focus on monitoring the oasis."
[ Roger ... ]
Just to be sure, I used star magic to look around the desert that spread to the south of Gouken, but all I saw was a sea of sand stretching out under the moonlight.
Midnight work force
***---***
While I was sitting in Klaus-san's office, Fred came back from Chowsk.
He informed Seraphima about the current situation of the Gouken Oasis, and he also discussed the subjugation in writing with the commander of the accompanying knights.
[ Sand Lizardmen ... have created many roundabouts ... ]
"Is that for counterattack when attacked?"
[ Probably not ... maybe for escape ... ]
It was highly likely that the Sand Lizardmen occupying the Gouken Oasis fled after being chased by some kind of monsters.
It seemed that the roundabouts were also dug in such a way that they went even deeper from the oasis deep in the cracks in the rock.
"How does Barshania plan on subjugating them?"
[ With water-based magic that Sand Lizardmen are weak against ... They plan to drive them out rather than subdue them ... ]
If they tried to annihilate the Sand Lizardmen, the attackers would suffer a lot of damage, so it seemed that their main focus was to drive them out after the roundabouts have been created.
"But, if that's the case, wouldn't the escaped Sand Lizardmen attack another oasis?"
[ Attacking is ... after solidifying the defenses of the nearby oases ... ]
It seemed that the attack on the Gouken Oasis would begin after solidifying the defenses of the Mizuushi Oasis, which was just ahead, and the Riyama Oasis, which was on the other side.
Sand Lizardmen were originally a desert-dwelling race, and it was thought that they attacked oases to escape from other monsters.
Barshania seemed to think that if the oases' defenses were strengthened and they prepared, they wouldn't try to attack and settle down there.
"In that case, I think they can be driven away without causing any damage."
[ Perhaps ... However, there are so many of them that they shouldn't let their guard down ... ]
Even in Barshania, it seemed that the operation would begin after sufficient preparations had been made.
"Fred, there's no problem here so far, so could you please help Barshania a little more?"
[ Roger ... Leave it to me ... ]
When Fred returned to Chowsk, I found myself free again.
I thought Klaus-san was acting on a whim every day, but he was reading through documents and signing them at an amazing speed.
This is, posing to show of what the Feudal Lord can do ... That's not what I mean.
"What, Kent, do you want to stick your nose into my work?"
"No, no, that's outrageous. It's impossible for someone like me to do the responsible work of a Lord."
"Fuun, I guess it's just surprising that I'm so serious about my work."
"Th, that kind of thing, might not be impossible ..."
Klaus-san didn't seem to stop even though he was talking nonsense with me.
"Maa, my job is just for decoration."
"Are you serious?"
"The documents that come to me are all those that Donovan-tachi have looked over. Documents that require special consideration are marked, and other than that, I just look through them and confirm."
"Does that mean that most of it has already been resolved?"
"Maa, that's true, but most of the documents that come to Donovan have already been handled by the staff. It's like double checking them."
Donovan-san was looking at documents related to the Guild's requests, and Klaus-san was looking at documents related to the operation of the town of Volzard.
The biggest project in the town of Volzard was the expansion of the ramparts, but that didn't mean it was over once it was built, it still needed to be managed.
As for the ramparts, the garrison patrolled and checked not only the inside but also the outside, and repaired any broken parts.
"Last year, there was a maximum outbreak of Goblins and stone-throwing Orcs, so it looks like the ramparts are quite damaged. If we don't think about repairing them from time to time, it won't be a laughing matter if it collapses."
Needless to say, the ramparts were the backbone of Volzard's security.
If they were to collapse while being surrounded by a large number of monsters, an avalanche of monsters would come rushing in and cause great damage.
"Klaus-san, I was just wondering."
"What is it? Are you talking about the ramparts?"
"Yes, the outside of the ramparts. How about using earth attribute magic to make it smooth and solidify it?"
"And if the ramparts are smooth ... ?"
"Yes, if you harden it so smooth that even a monster's claws can't get caught on it ..."
"I see ... If there are no handholds or footholds, does that mean that only monsters that can jump to the top in one go can climb up."
When the Goblins tried to climb the ramparts, and when the Orcs tried to climb it, they either grabbed onto the stone steps of the ramparts or stuck their feet on them to climb up.
If it becomes something like an Ogre, it could reach the top of the ramparts in one jump, but other monsters should be unable to climb.
"I see ... Certainly, that's true. However, if we were to fortify the entire ramparts ... We'd need a considerable number of earth attribute magicians, and the cost wouldn't be a joke. I think it's a good idea, but it's difficult to implement right away."
"I, should I do it when I have free time like today?"
"Kent-sama, do you dislike spending time with me so much?"
"It's not that I don't like being with Riche, but I feel bad that I'm the only one playing around on weekdays ..."
Well, if I can see Beatriche's cute pouting face, I could get a little mean ... It's a lie, it hurts, it hurts, don't pinch my siiide ...
"That's right ... I might ask you to do it someday, but you don't have to do it today. If we relied on Kent for everything, the city would no longer be able to function without you. Being in a state where there is no one to take your place is not a praiseworthy state."
Even if I am healthy and able to work, it's fine, but if I get too old and can no longer work, there is a risk that I will not be able to maintain the condition of the ramparts.
"But, even if it's something only me and my genus can do, it just means that the degree of repairs will return to its current state."
"That too, that's right ..."
"Besides, once it's hardened, all you have to do is repair it ... No, even when building a new wall, you will have to change the way you do it ..."
"Kent. Regarding the ramparts, we need to consider whether it will be possible to construct it as you say, and even if it is possible, we will need to consider how much of an impact it will have on the construction period. Therefore, it is impossible to make a request right now, but if we are concerned about the safety of the city, I think we should consider it. In addition ..."
After Klaus-san stopped speaking, he looked at me with a stern look on his face.
"In addition ... what is it?"
"If you guys do it on your own, there's nothing I can do to stop you ..."
When Klaus-san grinned, Beatriche puffed out her cheeks.
"I won't forgive you for making Kent-sama and his genus work for free!"
"Yeah, that's right, Riche. He's an S-rank adventurer that Volzard is proud of, so he can't be forced to work for free. However, however! If they say they want to do it, there's nothing we can do to stop them."
Klaus-san's grin deepened, and Beatriche became even more puffed up and grumpy.
Haa ... I guess you could say it's totally like Klaus-san, what can I say ...
"Riche, I'm feeling a little sleepy. Can I have you let me rest on your lap?"
"Kent-sama ... Of course!"
I lay down on the sofa and had Beatriche let me rest on her lap, naturally, there was a person who raised their voice in protest.
"Kent! You, if you're going to flirt with Riche, go quickly and repair the ramparts!"
"No way ... Volzard's proud S-rank adventurer wants to lie down ... right."
"Yes, there is nothing I can do to stop you."
"Kuu, you guys ... Tch, do whatever you want!"
Yes, yes, I'll also do construction on the ramparts later.
After enjoying a nice nap on Beatriche's lap, I was allowed to laze around until evening.
After returning to the boarding house and having dinner and putting Meisa to bed, I set out for an evening walk.
After Meline-san returned to her shop, Meisa-chan seemed to be more enthusiastic about helping the shop than ever before, and she falls asleep at night as if turning off a switch.
Maa, when I get back, I guess I'll fulfill my role as her pillow.
The destination I headed to was the Drevis Duchy, one of Resenburg's territories bordering the Davira Desert.
In the Drevis Duchy, the greening of the desert was being progressed by earth magicians dispatched from the Royal Capital.
Greening the desert didn't involve planting drought-resistant plants, spreading absorbent polymers, planting sand control forests, etc., as was done on Earth.
A very brute force method was used to make use of earth attribute magic to collect the sand that was creeping in and remove it as a lump.
"Hee, so this is how it's going ..."
[ It's quite a process that requires patience, but it seems like the magicians are doing their best. ]
In the area that was once farmland in the Drevis Duchy, there were many blocks about 3 meters square.
They were made by collecting sand that had piled up on the farmland and hardening it with earth attribute magic.
The ground around the lumps were exposed dark soil, and if they plow it, they should be able to cultivate fields.
"Okay, Zeta, Eta, Theta, and Flamme, use the shield of darkness to put the sand in the shadow storage. I'll find a place to dump it in the desert."
"As you wish, Nushi-sama."
"Roger that, Aniki."
I placed my body in the world of shadows and used star magic to send only my consciousness flying into the desert sky.
The Davira Desert was a land with rocky mountains dotted within a sea of sand, and the air was dry.
Perhaps because of that, the air was clear and the starry sky seemed to be falling.
By comparison, the sand became whiter as one went south, and redder as one went north.
Now that I think about it, going south from Lastock, there was a limestone plateau along the coast.
White sand was white because it was mixed with limestone, and sand that was reddish may contain iron.
At the southern end of the Davira Desert, many of the parts facing the sea were steep cliffs, but there were also sandy beaches in some areas.
The sandy beach was pure white, probably because the limestone had collapsed.
I wonder if I should use it as a private beach in the summer ... Or so I thought, but there were monsters lurking in the oceans of this world.
I can't let Mermen or the big fish in there because it would be a bit dangerous.
Let's build a fence so monsters can't get in.
The place to dispose of the sand was located in an inaccessible area on the south side, away from the road that crossed the desert.
Once the sand particles piled up in the shadow space were dropped from the shield of darkness that opened from above, the work was over.
THere were quite a lot of them, so I thought the magicians who were working on creating green spaces would be surprised to see them disappear overnight.
The clumps of sand had disappeared, and the soil was now exposed all around, but it remained a wasteland with not a single weed growing.
Previously, wheat and other crops were cultivated here, but it would probably take some time for the area to return to its original state.
Or rather, were there people who cultivated this land.
Maa, Camilla and Duke Drevis would probably think about that.
[ Then, Kent-sama. We'll begin the road maintenance. ]
"Yup, my regards."
[ First of all, we will prepare the road to Bamata by widening it. ]
Rather, I felt like Reinhardt was over-motivated, is that okay?
However, if you think about it, Resenburg was Reinhardt's homeland during his lifetime.
It may be natural for him to be motivated because the road maintenance was also connected to the development of his homeland.
The road that led from Bamata, where Duke Drevis' mansion was located, to the Davira Desert was only wide enough for wagons to pass each other, and there were large holes all over it.
After mowing down the bushes that got in the way of widening the road and leveling the ground with the Kobolds, Zeta-tachi would harden it.
Although it was hardened using earth attribute magic, it didn't make the road surface slippery or smooth.
If it became slippery, the hoofs would slip and it would be difficult for horses to run.
With Reinhardt taking command and the Kobold Corps and Zeta-tachi working swiftly, the work was completed much faster than road construction in Japan.
Rather, I didn't feel like I was needed ... Later, let's take care of everyone.
"Reinhardt. Can I leave this to you?"
[ Kent-sama should return to rest in preparation for tomorrow's return work. ]
"Yup, well then, I'll leave it to you."
When I dived into the shadow space aiming for Volzard, Basten and Fred had come back to report.
[ Kent-sama, it seems that Enders will not be going out tonight. ]
"Did you catch anything?"
[ No, he just went out for a house call today, and he didn't have any contact with anyone suspicious. ]
"I guess they're not at the stage where they're in frequent contact yet, are they?"
Enders seemed to be a well-known doctor in Marburg.
He had a mansion that also served as a healing clinic a little ways from the city center, and he said that he trained in Bakkenheim, so his reputation among his patients was not bad.
[ Perhaps, it seems to be so. Enders may be motivated by money or status, but either way, if his plan is discovered, he will be sentenced to death. If he's about to be discovered, he'll probably want to have a means of escaping ... ]
"I see, unless traffic in the Irosun Great Forest is restored, apart from Marburg, Volzard is the only way to escape."
[ Yes, the only thing that's left is to disguise himself as a bandit at Rivarre Pass. ]
"If that's the case, there's a possibility that he won't show his true colors in three days."
[ Yes, at this stage, if you insist that he simply misdiagnosed it, there is a possibility that you will be expelled. ]
"I see ... Alright, can you continue to monitor him."
[ Roger that. ]
If Enders didn't move until traffic in the Irosun Great Forest was restored, the condition of Norbert, the Lord of Marburg, would not change suddenly, but there was a concern that he would become weaker due to his restricted diet.
If I didn't do something, he might become a real patient in three days.
[ Kent-sama ... You should throw it directly into his stomach ... ]
"I see, indeed ..."
As Fred said, if his diet was restricted, there should be no problem as long as we provide him with nutrition.
[ Kent-sama, if that's the case, let's use the supplementary foods eaten during battle. ]
"Supplementary food ... ?"
[ Yes, during a big battle, you may not have time to eat well. For times like these, supplementary food is made by grinding dried meat and dried fruits into a pill form. ]
"Then there's no need to chew it up, and it seems safe to throw it directly into the stomach."
[ I will prepare it tonight and give it to Norbert. ]
"Yup, I'll leave it to you."
Although Enders had diagnosed him with an incurable illness, Norbert was actually healthy, so as long as he was getting enough nutrition, there should be no problem.
"Fred, what's Chowsk like?"
[ The knights of Barshania ... the adventurers are planning a joint operation ... ]
There was a discussion between the knights of Barshania and the adventurers who were escorting the merchant caravan, this time, considering the large number of Sand Lizardmen, it was agreed that they would concentrate on driving them away rather than subjugating them.
From among the knights who were originally defending Chowsk and Seraphima's escort knights, they selected those with the water attribute, it seemed that they had already set off for the Mizuushi oasis along with volunteers from among the water attribute adventurers.
[ The Lizardmen ... came to the oasis from the southeast ... ]
Fred investigated footprints and other traces, and found that the Sand Lizardmen seemed to have fled from the southeast direction of Gouken.
The entrance to the Gouken Oasis faced south, so once the roundabouts that were being dug towards the north were completed, the strategy was to launch an attack from the original entrance and drive them out.
[ Barshania is ... planning to conduct exercises in Mizuushi ... ]
If they went directly to subjugation, there was a risk that the knights and adventurers would not be able to cooperate.
In order to dispel such concerns, it seemed that the actual subjugation would take place after the knights and adventurers conducted a joint exercise.
In this operation, the primary objective was to eliminate the Sand Lizardmen, and the goal was to accomplish this with the least amount of damage.
Some of the adventurers were young people who wanted to be recognized as fully fledged by defeating Sand Lizardmen on their own, and it seemed that there were some people who wanted to make a living with the materials, but restoring the road to traffic was a priority.
Specifically, it seemed that the water attribute magicians would be divided into two groups, and they would fire flashy water attribute magic without interruption in a two-stage attack style.
The water attribute magicians were lined up int he center, with knights on either side, and in the unlikely event that the Sand Lizardmen counterattacked, they would be pushed out to the front for battle.
It was said that monitoring personnel would be stationed near the roundabout heading north, and that they would let out a warning signal when the Sand Lizardmen were far enough away.
Since the herd of approximately 150 individuals would be moving, there may be some conflict with the Sand Lizardmen that originally lived on the north side of Gouken, but I wouldn't think about that for now.
"Fred, did you find out the monster that was attacking the Lizardmen?"
[ That is ... still unknown ... ]
Even if they expelled the Sand Lizardmen from the oasis, it was not a fundamental solution.
The reason why the Sand Lizardmen were forced to leave the land they had previously lived in had not been determined.
It was probably a Desert Scorpio or a Sand Viper, but we hadn't been able to capture its actual appearance yet.
If such a monster were to appear near the highway, an average adventurer would be unable to compete with it.
Fred seemed to be investigating as well, but no matter how large the monster was, finding it in the vast desert was extremely difficult.
Besides, if they burrowed into the sand and ambushed their prey, they wouldn't be able to be found.
"I'm worried about that too, but please focus on monitoring the oasis."
[ Roger ... ]
Just to be sure, I used star magic to look around the desert that spread to the south of Gouken, but all I saw was a sea of sand stretching out under the moonlight.
