The gloomy weather, which alternated between rain and clear skies, has finally come to an end, and recently, we have been able to enjoy beautiful blue skies. Underneath those clear skies, the capital city of Agarta is experiencing a construction boom. Amidst the enthusiastic voices of craftsmen, the sounds of stone carving and nail hammering can be heard everywhere.
Our first task was to construct housing for the people who had lost their homes. We decided to renovate a portion of the surplus barracks from the former Juka Kingdom and allocate them as residences. Simultaneously, we are also repairing the damaged city walls and various other facilities. Gon’s knowledge has been extremely helpful in this regard, and he is currently bustling around as an efficient on-site supervisor.
Naturally, these construction projects require manpower. As a result, men from the city naturally engage in these activities. Concurrently, merchants and city residents begin procuring and selling construction materials. This leads to the emergence of dining halls and clothing stores catering to these individuals… Gradually, money starts flowing into the city. Thanks to this, Super Dark, managed by Willis, is finally starting to turn a profit.
As the city’s economy begins to flourish, the surrounding territories also start benefiting from the influx of money. The lords who follow me gather information about local specialties and products, purchasing them to sell in the capital city. For now, the economy is going well, and the lords have satisfied expressions. What makes them commendable is that they don’t keep the profits for themselves but rather redistribute them to their subjects.
By the way, the lords who don’t follow my lead are left to their own devices. They neither ask anything of me nor do they approach me with any requests. It seems they are content as long as they have enough to eat, considering the abundant harvest this year.
However, I also want to differentiate myself from my counterparts. Therefore, Mei and the others are taking the lead in establishing methods to increase and sustain production.
According to Mei, the land of Agarta receives blessings from the spirits controlled by the Sylrius, making it incredibly fertile. Additionally, the gnome grandpa, who is also Mei’s stalker, ensures that crops grow abundantly.
The grandpa appears whenever Mei calls for him. He seems to be Mei’s guardian spirit, which means he might have witnessed intimate moments between me, Mei, and possibly even Rico. I would like to confirm it once, but if the grandpa were to ask about it, I would probably be too embarrassed to answer. Right now, I’m too scared to ask.
Rico, Ferris, and Luala are constantly battling with paperwork. They don’t say much to me, but the content of their discussions is gradually becoming beyond my understanding, filled with specialized terms. They are assisted by talented young nobles and young people from the capital city who have migrated here. The most remarkable thing is that they manage to finish their work by dinnertime without any overtime. It’s a miracle of efficiency for someone like me, who only knows the laziness of a programmer.
As for the military, Layfence is still enthusiastically training soldiers. Today, I can hear the sound of clashing steel from the backyard. Curious, I go to investigate and find Layfence engaged in swordplay with a soldier. To my surprise, it’s Matokal.
She was detained in Agarta as a hostage. However, it didn’t sit well with some people to leave her idle. Even Matokal herself disliked the idea. As a result, she became Layfence’s deputy and now assists the general in her duties.
Instead of being shaken, the soldiers quickly warmed up to her. Together with the old general, she is also involved in the soldiers’ training. By the way, her nickname is “Little Demon.”
Furthermore, Matokal is obligated to live in female attire on a regular basis. This instruction comes not from me but from Rico.
“If there is a possibility to become more beautiful, it should be maximized!”
No one opposed Rico’s opinion, and Matokal now roams the building wearing Rico’s clothes. Of course, she is wearing undergarments. At first, she strongly resisted, but recently she seems to have become accustomed to it. However, as she is still a hostage, she generally doesn’t leave the premises of the former headquarters of the Kingdom’s army.
Matokal’s swordsmanship can be described as sheer brute force. She simply smashes the enemy with overwhelming strength. On the other hand, Layfence’s movements flow smoothly as she precisely strikes her targets. The outcome of their match was obvious.
“…No good. There are too many wasted movements. You’re suited for charging and disrupting the enemy, but if you get surrounded, you’ll lose your life.”
“Yes… I will strive to improve.”
“Well, nonetheless, you have potential. Polish it, and you’ll shine.”
“Thank you.”
While discussing these matters, the two of them walk toward where I am. Suddenly, the old general raises his hand lightly and smiles.
“Have you arrived already?”
Surprised, I look to the side, and there stands an elegant old lady whom I hadn’t noticed before.
“Yes, we just arrived a moment ago.”
She respectfully bows to the old general.
“Allow me to introduce her, Linos-sama. My wife, Lucifer. Lucifer, this is Linos-sama, the King of Agarta.”
“I apologize for not realizing sooner. I am Lucifer, wife of Layfence. Please treat me well from now on.”
The old lady bends her knee, places her right hand over her chest, and bows.
“Please, there’s no need to be so formal. Linos is fine. General Layfence has always been of great help to me. Likewise, it’s a pleasure to meet you.”
The old lady smiles kindly. I turn to Layfence.
“By the way, General, I watched the mock battle between you and Matokal. Impressive.”
“Oh no, Matokal truly has potential. She’s a delight to train. I want to keep her by my side. Hahaha!”
Matokal’s eyes swim.
“…General, please don’t make advances on Matokal, okay?”
“What are you saying? She’s already dried fish to me. As for your concerns, it’s impossible right now. Hahaha!”
He laughs heartily, and the old general enters the building with Matokal. Layfence’s wife murmurs as she watches their retreating figures.
“Right now… that’s how it is.”
I involuntarily flinch but offer some reassurance.
“…Well, he said ‘dried fish,’ so it should be fine.”
“…When you soak dried fish in water, it returns to its original form.”
“No way…”
“It’s okay. It’s better than having an unpopular husband. I find it more invigorating to compete with a popular man. It’s like… it sets me on fire.”
I sincerely respect Layfence’s wife.
By the way, as a result of discussions, the sons of the Furuchin Bastard and Kargi were sentenced to a lifetime of hard labor. Both of them are muscle-headed fools with confidence only in their physical strength. We have prepared a suitable workplace for them.
“Heh, heh, heh, ah, I can’t take it anymore…”
“More! Come on! Come on! Come on!”
“Please, have mercy…”
“No! Faster! Ah, there too? No, not like that. But like this…”
“Ugh, ugh, uwaahhh!”
“There you go, feeling better. Let’s go!”
“Kuh, haahhh, enough, pleaseee!”
The place they were sent to was the Succubus Village. According to Vivar, the chieftain of the Sirius, they had connections there, so we transported them while they were asleep. By the way, when they left the city gates, they were seen off by the townspeople completely naked.
Sending ordinary men to the Succubus Village would have been too dangerous, so we entrusted their escort to the Sirius. The men who were sent to the Succubi were overjoyed and promised to repay me in the future. I can only pray that their repayment won’t be in the form of revenge.
Everything was going well. I believed that everything would continue smoothly. However, misfortune suddenly struck us.
It happened while we were having breakfast as usual. Rico stood up unsteadily and tried to leave the dining area.
“Rico, are you okay? Your complexion doesn’t look good.”
“I’m… fine.”
Just after Rico left the room, a loud thud was heard. We hurriedly went to where Rico was.
“Rico, are you okay?”
“Uuuh…”
Rico was crouching down.
“Rico?”
“Rico-sama!”
“Big sis!”
I instinctively placed my hand on Rico’s shoulder. Rico gripped my hand with tremendous force.
“It hurts… It hurts… It hurts… It hurts…”
Rico held her abdomen in pain. My hand that she was holding trembled uncontrollably. I immediately cast a healing spell on her. The pain seemed to subside, and Rico slowly lifted her face while breathing heavily.
And then, Rico lost consciousness right there.
The gloomy weather, which alternated between rain and clear skies, has finally come to an end, and recently, we have been able to enjoy beautiful blue skies. Underneath those clear skies, the capital city of Agarta is experiencing a construction boom. Amidst the enthusiastic voices of craftsmen, the sounds of stone carving and nail hammering can be heard everywhere.
Our first task was to construct housing for the people who had lost their homes. We decided to renovate a portion of the surplus barracks from the former Juka Kingdom and allocate them as residences. Simultaneously, we are also repairing the damaged city walls and various other facilities. Gon’s knowledge has been extremely helpful in this regard, and he is currently bustling around as an efficient on-site supervisor.
Naturally, these construction projects require manpower. As a result, men from the city naturally engage in these activities. Concurrently, merchants and city residents begin procuring and selling construction materials. This leads to the emergence of dining halls and clothing stores catering to these individuals… Gradually, money starts flowing into the city. Thanks to this, Super Dark, managed by Willis, is finally starting to turn a profit.
As the city’s economy begins to flourish, the surrounding territories also start benefiting from the influx of money. The lords who follow me gather information about local specialties and products, purchasing them to sell in the capital city. For now, the economy is going well, and the lords have satisfied expressions. What makes them commendable is that they don’t keep the profits for themselves but rather redistribute them to their subjects.
By the way, the lords who don’t follow my lead are left to their own devices. They neither ask anything of me nor do they approach me with any requests. It seems they are content as long as they have enough to eat, considering the abundant harvest this year.
However, I also want to differentiate myself from my counterparts. Therefore, Mei and the others are taking the lead in establishing methods to increase and sustain production.
According to Mei, the land of Agarta receives blessings from the spirits controlled by the Sylrius, making it incredibly fertile. Additionally, the gnome grandpa, who is also Mei’s stalker, ensures that crops grow abundantly.
The grandpa appears whenever Mei calls for him. He seems to be Mei’s guardian spirit, which means he might have witnessed intimate moments between me, Mei, and possibly even Rico. I would like to confirm it once, but if the grandpa were to ask about it, I would probably be too embarrassed to answer. Right now, I’m too scared to ask.
Rico, Ferris, and Luala are constantly battling with paperwork. They don’t say much to me, but the content of their discussions is gradually becoming beyond my understanding, filled with specialized terms. They are assisted by talented young nobles and young people from the capital city who have migrated here. The most remarkable thing is that they manage to finish their work by dinnertime without any overtime. It’s a miracle of efficiency for someone like me, who only knows the laziness of a programmer.
As for the military, Layfence is still enthusiastically training soldiers. Today, I can hear the sound of clashing steel from the backyard. Curious, I go to investigate and find Layfence engaged in swordplay with a soldier. To my surprise, it’s Matokal.
She was detained in Agarta as a hostage. However, it didn’t sit well with some people to leave her idle. Even Matokal herself disliked the idea. As a result, she became Layfence’s deputy and now assists the general in her duties.
Instead of being shaken, the soldiers quickly warmed up to her. Together with the old general, she is also involved in the soldiers’ training. By the way, her nickname is “Little Demon.”
Furthermore, Matokal is obligated to live in female attire on a regular basis. This instruction comes not from me but from Rico.
“If there is a possibility to become more beautiful, it should be maximized!”
No one opposed Rico’s opinion, and Matokal now roams the building wearing Rico’s clothes. Of course, she is wearing undergarments. At first, she strongly resisted, but recently she seems to have become accustomed to it. However, as she is still a hostage, she generally doesn’t leave the premises of the former headquarters of the Kingdom’s army.
Matokal’s swordsmanship can be described as sheer brute force. She simply smashes the enemy with overwhelming strength. On the other hand, Layfence’s movements flow smoothly as she precisely strikes her targets. The outcome of their match was obvious.
“…No good. There are too many wasted movements. You’re suited for charging and disrupting the enemy, but if you get surrounded, you’ll lose your life.”
“Yes… I will strive to improve.”
“Well, nonetheless, you have potential. Polish it, and you’ll shine.”
“Thank you.”
While discussing these matters, the two of them walk toward where I am. Suddenly, the old general raises his hand lightly and smiles.
“Have you arrived already?”
Surprised, I look to the side, and there stands an elegant old lady whom I hadn’t noticed before.
“Yes, we just arrived a moment ago.”
She respectfully bows to the old general.
“Allow me to introduce her, Linos-sama. My wife, Lucifer. Lucifer, this is Linos-sama, the King of Agarta.”
“I apologize for not realizing sooner. I am Lucifer, wife of Layfence. Please treat me well from now on.”
The old lady bends her knee, places her right hand over her chest, and bows.
“Please, there’s no need to be so formal. Linos is fine. General Layfence has always been of great help to me. Likewise, it’s a pleasure to meet you.”
The old lady smiles kindly. I turn to Layfence.
“By the way, General, I watched the mock battle between you and Matokal. Impressive.”
“Oh no, Matokal truly has potential. She’s a delight to train. I want to keep her by my side. Hahaha!”
Matokal’s eyes swim.
“…General, please don’t make advances on Matokal, okay?”
“What are you saying? She’s already dried fish to me. As for your concerns, it’s impossible right now. Hahaha!”
He laughs heartily, and the old general enters the building with Matokal. Layfence’s wife murmurs as she watches their retreating figures.
“Right now… that’s how it is.”
I involuntarily flinch but offer some reassurance.
“…Well, he said ‘dried fish,’ so it should be fine.”
“…When you soak dried fish in water, it returns to its original form.”
“No way…”
“It’s okay. It’s better than having an unpopular husband. I find it more invigorating to compete with a popular man. It’s like… it sets me on fire.”
I sincerely respect Layfence’s wife.
By the way, as a result of discussions, the sons of the Furuchin Bastard and Kargi were sentenced to a lifetime of hard labor. Both of them are muscle-headed fools with confidence only in their physical strength. We have prepared a suitable workplace for them.
“Heh, heh, heh, ah, I can’t take it anymore…”
“More! Come on! Come on! Come on!”
“Please, have mercy…”
“No! Faster! Ah, there too? No, not like that. But like this…”
“Ugh, ugh, uwaahhh!”
“There you go, feeling better. Let’s go!”
“Kuh, haahhh, enough, pleaseee!”
The place they were sent to was the Succubus Village. According to Vivar, the chieftain of the Sirius, they had connections there, so we transported them while they were asleep. By the way, when they left the city gates, they were seen off by the townspeople completely naked.
Sending ordinary men to the Succubus Village would have been too dangerous, so we entrusted their escort to the Sirius. The men who were sent to the Succubi were overjoyed and promised to repay me in the future. I can only pray that their repayment won’t be in the form of revenge.
Everything was going well. I believed that everything would continue smoothly. However, misfortune suddenly struck us.
It happened while we were having breakfast as usual. Rico stood up unsteadily and tried to leave the dining area.
“Rico, are you okay? Your complexion doesn’t look good.”
“I’m… fine.”
Just after Rico left the room, a loud thud was heard. We hurriedly went to where Rico was.
“Rico, are you okay?”
“Uuuh…”
Rico was crouching down.
“Rico?”
“Rico-sama!”
“Big sis!”
I instinctively placed my hand on Rico’s shoulder. Rico gripped my hand with tremendous force.
“It hurts… It hurts… It hurts… It hurts…”
Rico held her abdomen in pain. My hand that she was holding trembled uncontrollably. I immediately cast a healing spell on her. The pain seemed to subside, and Rico slowly lifted her face while breathing heavily.
And then, Rico lost consciousness right there.
