Chapter 50 (1/2)

CHAPTER 50 – ATTEMPT TO DEVELOP THE SAVAGE LANDS

“Well, that’s how it is” (Wendelin)

“I don’t have any objections either I request Baron Bauroup to contribute to the development of this territory” (Artur)

It’s one week after finishi+ng the purification in the Demon Forest

We once again faced father in negotiations at the mansion of the Baumeister main family

Be that as itus

Previously the conditions had been conveyed by Burkhart-san who acted as rave Breithilde

Besides, since father is still the territory’s lord, it’s nothing ain the fief’s population’s support on top of leading to the advancement of the territory

Even discounting Kurt’s feelings on this matter, it was only common sense for the feudal lord to approve of this plan

As a result various and several subjects were resolved

As Kurt, sitting next to father, has been left out of the loop, he is slightly treht red face

Although he likely wants to vent out some complaints, he has been stopped by father as any more reckless remarks from him would directly influence the reputation of the Baumeister household

During the negotiations he continued to glare at

“(He still hasn’t snapped, eh? Guess we have to provoke him some more?)” (Wendelin)

First off, the appraisal of the sorted articles of the deceased, we left with Margrave Breithilde, the articles which were left behind due to the absence of an owner and the raw ht, had finished

According to the prior negotiation, the Bauiven 30 of the share

Kurt seems to have expected a substantial amount from that

Once I was given the detailed account of the written ite it and searched the nuures

Given that he can’t calculate at all, he isn’t able to judge anything but the field stating the total aet

However, he can’t even properly tell whether they have been cheated either

If you can’t confirm it yourself, you won’t be able to tell whether its bullshi+t or false either, I think

“It’s little…” (Kurt)

And he has been disappointed by looking at the numbers

Given that the total sum isn’t more than 200’000 cents, he is so until now that it will be a large amount of money

“Klaus, are there any mistakes in this calculation?” (Kurt)

“There aren’t” (Klaus)

It would be i in charge of the kingdo the ht household next to him

That’s only natural since the lost reputation would be larger than the obtained profit by swindling a small amount of money

It’s also unlikely for him to make a mistake

There are several talented people who are beyond Klaus’ level in financial affairs within the Margrave Breithilde household

“Still, the debt the Baurave Breithilde household has been cleared” (Burkhart)

“Debt?” (Kurt)

The debt meant here is the support money from the main household in the capital at the time the Baumeister household became independent in this territory, which they didn’t return

There was also the debt for the congratulatory gifts for Erich-nii-san’s, Paul-nii-san’s and Heles, which they didn’t provide

Margrave Breithilde, in his function as patron, has settled all of that and paid for them

Of course this was so that had to be resolved

“Looking at the written details, the paid back amount is reasonable ?” (Klaus)

As expected, even for Klaus it was nothing

But, Kurt, who heard about that, raged

“We are the ones who decide ill return the money!” (Kurt)

Though he said that, I’m certain he likely hadn’t any intention to pay back the money

Margrave Breithilde really has absolutely no trust in them, since he has done it in such way

Kurt is really a stupid man

“It’s normal for nobles to make debts, but isn’t it better if you repay those quickly as a debt is a debt after all?” (Wendelin)

Even if you say anything to Kurt, it’s only a waste of time, therefore I try to ask father

“That’s right With this our debts are gone” (Artur)

Father finished thethe work in the Demon Forest with these feords

And, also did the same for the story about the debts of the Baumeister household

“Will Baron Bauroup be active as adventurers hereafter?” (Artur)

Building our base in this territory, ill go hunting in the Deic from here

In addition, ill regularly hold a bazaar and since there is absolutely no guild within the territory, ill take up the other tasks as well That was the current topic

And howrewarded for those jobs

Even the tax rate had already been decided by Margrave Breithilde

“It’s difficult for our territory to convert ites like the raw materials, that you acquire in the Deuild of Breitburg Afterwards you will pay the fixed 20 as tax of that sum of money” (Artur)

Since we are still affiliated with the Breitburg branch, it was necessary to do the things related to liquidation over there

In reality it was required to pay 20 of the liquidated su branch

But, if they end up paying 40 of the total sum, there will be complaints from adventurers like us

As expected, it is detestable to exploit adventurers this much

Therefore, Margrave Breithilde successfully negotiated with the guild on this matter

As result, the govern branch vanished

Given the situation, it can be seen as one-sided loss for guild’s side, but since the guild isthe raw materials of the monsters hunted by adventurers, it didn’t seem to be a particular problem

Besides, in this case political intentions are involved as well

As there was the uild’s headquarters a few days ago too, they won’t unreasonably derave Breithilde and me

I heard about this from Burkhart-san afterwards

“Anyway, you will pay 20 of your obtained profits I want you to submit a written report of the details once a month” (Artur)

“Understood” (Wendelin)

It will be Klaus’ job to check that written report, however he isn’t the kind of man to cut corners on parts of his job He also shouldn’t bla profit on behalf of father and Kurt

I was able to trust him on that point

He is bearing a grudge within his heart against father after all

“Wendelin-sain his activity as adventurer in this territory That’s really wonderful” (Klaus)

Klaus, as ordered by father to check the written reports, doubtlessly said that on purpose

His great joy was an overreaction

Officially our activity as adventurers is just a front The true aie Kurt, ill likely become a seed of trouble in future

Klaus has certainly noticed that already

For hiratulations

And, although Kurt is sharply glaring at such Klaus, he behaves as if he hasn’t noticed that at all

“It’s been a while since I last looked forward to some written report of a calculation result” (Klaus)

Since each family harvests an amount of wheat, how much tax is usually paid?

Given that he does nothing but always calculating only these things, he shows a delighted expression at being able to serve in his role as accountant after a long while

But in reality it couldn’t be seen as anything but hi the abilities of father and Kurt as feudal lords

Although Kurt, who realized that, glared at Klaus while his face becae in particular

Klaus also continued to pretend not noticing Kurt glaring at him

“(I shouldn’t underestimate Klaus after all…)” (Wendelin)

Having noticedout without saying anything about it

“There is also thesmaller cases to be discussed and decided” (Artur)

“True” (Wendelin)

Like this the negotiations with father safely concluded

The only one having been left out of the loop was Kurt He stood stock still on his sport while having a bright red face

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“Master, those are quite nice item sets?” (Roderich)

“You have experience as shop er, Roderich?” (Wendelin)

“I was a stand-in I was asked by a friend of a certain ordinary general store business” (Roderich)

“I see” (Wendelin)

For the ti we decided to move our base of operations to the Baued once he went on a rae

I gathered various items and people in this week

First was the house Since that rented house was too narrow once the number of people increased, I decided to move to another house

However, the biggest house in this territory is the lord’s mansion

Therefore I decided to dis, I inherited from master, and rebuild it over here

Although I was confronted with the question 『How are you going to cross that ic

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“Thank ya fer choosin’ Rembrandt Relocations!” (T/N: The ters and reconstructing theed it a bit)

Around three days ago I had an appointment with the head of the company, an old man named Barcode, who bared this fake Kansai accent, in front of

Actually, this oldto the earth attribute

That ic is called 『Relocation』 It was possible for hie structures and move them to another place to rebuild them there

Since he can even use teleportation in addition, he first transfers the target object into aonce he has received a job from a client

After transferring to the target site, he takes out the building etc out of theand reconstructs it there

Of course, since a building has parts like the foundation, which have to be buried in the ground, it absolutely necessary for it to function in the same way after the relocation as it was before the relocation

Rembrandt-uji, who is able to calculate his relocations to this extent, always has his schedule filled for several months in advance

His custoe nobles

For example, if you want to build a villa in a beautiful landscape, but it’s troublesoet Re to a suitable vacant land

In addition he also does things like relocating historic structures on order of the kingdoovernment

Thanks to his special skill, he obtained the same position as me, appointed Baron

Originally he shouldn’t be able to accept ht away, but it seeood word

He appeared in front of the mansion at the appointed time

『Well, then let’s go?』

For soht Kansai dialect, however his as fast with feords

Right aftera quick trip around the mansion’s vicinity, my mansion, that was there just now, disappeared

『Then, I leave it to you to guide nated location』

Even though Rembrandt-uji was able to transfer to aldoone to the Baumeister territory yet

Therefore I have taken hi with my teleportation spell to the Baumeister territory

『Peaceful place, eh?』

Arriving at the place of destination, Re at the Baumeister territory that could be called a rural area in the sticks

And, Reroup, whose role was to guard us

『This is the planned site』 (Wendelin)

As discussed with father before, it is located at the border of the sphere of influence of the Baue Lands I borrowed a level and sturdy ground

As the rent is free of charge, it doesn’t e Land’s side

Instead, we have to definitely pay 20 of the gained profits

I believe that father probably thinks it to bein the Savage Land turns into money

『If it’s here, it’ll be alright』

『(It’s a weird Kansai dialect…)』 (Wendelin)

I’ as architect on the side

Making use of this knowledge as well, he took out the ic bag and reconstructed it into the same state as it was before

As usual it is instantaneous, fast work

『Next is…』

Continuing onwards, he starts to relocate the ten-odd houses, I requested from him before

I had the in the Baumeister territory for a while thanks to me

First off, regarding master’s mansion, there will be our party, Wilma, Roderich and the maid Dominique

For the houses on both sides, it will be for the skilled guards chosen by Roderich and the houses of the newly employed servants

In addition, the house, where Paul-nii-san’s group lives, has been relocated as well

『Huh? An anation?』 (Paul)

『Senpai, we are here as well, though…』 (Sieghard)

Finishi+ng the job of the provincial inspection trip, Paul-nii-san’s group orking as my escort and had currently retired temporarily, but they ended up speechless by the sudden letter they received fro

The reason for that is the letter stating that while Paul-nii-san and the four others are carrying out their uard uard units

『Why?』 (Paul)

『How about trying to read the continuation?』 (Ottmer)

Once Paul-nii-san read the continuation of the letter urged on by Ottmer-san, this ritten there,

『Continue the protection of Baron Bauency fee, I proe of associate Baron and will be given an appropriate plot of land As for the re four people, they will receive a separate reward and as Paul-dono’s retainers…』 (Paul)

In addition, although they are in a temporary suspension, their families in the capital will be paid the extra allowance of the provincial inspection trip and a salary for theion to couard unit

Additionally they will receive a large suist of ritten

『Territory?』 (Paul)

『Isn’t that likely soe Lands?』(Ottmer)

Without doubt it’s as Ottmer-san has said

And, together with the plans to have Hermann-nii-san succeed the territory, I will assist in the development

As result of that, I, ill possess the Savage Lands in the future, will beco branch family

『Well, it’s an unpleasant job to drag out and take down Kurt-aniki, who is the only one left out There are the hardshi+ps of development, but such reward isn’t that bad either…』 (Paul)

『I’lad that I’m your friend!』 (Ottmer)

『Senpai! You are the best!』 (Sieghard)

『I have outwitted my old man!』 (Gotthart)

『My wife and the children will be delighted!』 (Rudi)

The other four, hearing that they will be placed as retainers of Paul-nii-san’s developing, new associate Baron territory, hugged Paul-nii-san in great joy

『Hey! I don’t swing that way!』 (Paul)

『I know that, my best friend! No, from today onwards you are my lord』 (Ottmer)

『It’s strange to be called like that by you, Ottmer』 (Paul)

『Though it will probably a probleet used to it』 (Ottmer)

In contrast to Paul-nii-san, as ed by four ht due to the tentative decision of the hereditary

『Heredity is possible! Retainer is wonderful since it has that!』 (Gotthart)

『With this the proposal to Christa…』 (Sieghard)

『It won’t do if I don’t write a letter to my family next』 (Rudi)

All of theeneration knight or had been born into anobles