Chapter 108 (2/2)

I was Irudo who replied, in representation of all currently present.

Neither everyone else objected the idea.

[Finally, we have many capable personnel coming from so far away. We must make an effort to sincerely receive them so they become our comrades]

He rea.s.sured us saying he already have, more or less, planned how to deal with the matter at hand.

[Then, unto our next issue. We a request from the chief of the “Abyss Village”. There’s an increase in the people coming and going from the trade route, he’s asking permission to build an inn.....]

...... Mornings sure are busy for the lord of the castle.

After finis.h.i.+ng the audience, I’m find myself waiting for my next work.

[Oh, sir Margis, today as well let’s make our work easier!]

[Of course, you are full of determination as always chief]

It was chief Valdo, as he lifted his head with a smile on his face, the one responsible for the expansion of the castle and the construction of the trade route.

As for the work on the castle, the outer wall and the castle gate are mostly complete, currently they are working on the barracks, the inn, housings and the warehouse. In the future the people of Schultz will be living here and be working along with the dwarves and the workers, problem is, the schedule for the construction keeps getting shorter.

Regarding the trade route from the castle to Battleaxe town, the construction is mostly finished.

Presently the work is being done on the foundation of the trade route between Battleaxe town and Fillsand. My job there consists of summoning “Dig Dug Worms” and make them excavate tunnels.

In order to help transport the lumber, I create some “Forest Giants” and then cede control to one of the foremen from Downlon.

The emissaries from last night banquet became very excited at the sight of the giants.

Then I summon a “Phantom Horse” and fly to Battleaxe town along with chief Valdo.

There I create more “Dig Dug Worms” and “Forest Giants” leave them with chief Valdo, after that I return to the castle.

It takes awhile to get there, thankfully we receive some warm hospitality from the dwarves because we end up finis.h.i.+ng the work in the morning.

I cast “Create Monster” and extend its duration with “Infinity” so it last the whole day, we can’t afford to cut corners on this work.

[Welcome my lord]

[...... What’s happening over there?]

I got down from my “Phantom Horse” in the castle courtyard, naturally Leiha was there to recieve me.

Just now I’m asking what’s going on with the soldiers, from the sky it looked like a big fuss.

[Well you see......]

[I have told you already! It’s the basics! Thou are to keep repeating these until complete memorization!]

[No, listen geeze.... no milord knight. There’s stuff to teach them before going into basics]

[Our duty demands we prioritize vanquis.h.i.+ng dark beast and scoundrels! We can postpone marching training!]

That looks troublesome, amidst the unhappy looking soldiers were their instructor, Gilg and the rumored pilgrim knight.

At a glance you could see the worn out looking full body armor sir Sandall was wearing along with his halberd.

If I were to guess, sir Sandall is voicing his opinion on the training methods for the soldiers.

[Excuse me, make way please]

[A-ah! Ma-Margils-sama!]

The soldiers stood aside, and then kneeled.

Naturally the two at the center noticed, they both approached after I called them.

[...... Margil-sama]

[Oh! My lord!]

[What is going on sir Sandall?]

Gilg was in an unusually bad mood but, I’ll ask our guest first.

[The morale these youngster have is splendid I say! However inexperienced they might be. Since I was granted permission to stay, I decided to take their training upon myself!]

Gilg was slightly shrugging his shoulders in protest to sir Sandall’s suggestion.

He should be aware of this morning training plan. Thinking bout this, he should looking for way to solve things on his own.

For practical purposes, Gilg himself said he could not train a large number soldiers.

Frankly speaking, it would be strange to leave the troops to a visitor but, sir Sandall is a military man recognized by Reed, furthermore a commanding officer. I’m certain he’s doing this out of his good will.

I remembered, long ago the young leaders and the veterans got into disputes, so I got a bit impatient.

I see, Earl Frand must be watching how do I react to all this.

I begin look around, on the other side of the soldiers I noticed someone looking at me, it’s the servant of the knight.

I wonder what kind of actions would be well received by the earl?

I take a glance at Gilg, the soldiers and sir Sandall.

During that time I decided how to proceed in this situation.

Anyway.

This right here, is my castle.

Notes:

Regarding the my confusion at one of the dwarves calling the worm used to dig tunnels a snake. The spells margils uses have to readings, one in kanji and one in furigana with an english equivalent. I've been using the furigana to name the spells, however one of the spells have two differen meanings, the spell Margils uses to summon a worm to dig tunnels. The original name is:『巨大長虫（ディグダグワーム）』the kanjis mean, according a dictionary, giant snake, but the katakana reads as Dig Dug Worm.

P.S.: As always, if you spot any mistake it would be greatly appreciated if you let me know.

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