Chapter 42 (2/2)
“Prepared as always I see I’m impressed, there’s no one in the territory who could replace you, Lotson”
“Of course”
While adet his counselling
“Here, come on in”
Lotson, as carrying the documents entered with my invitation
After bringing him to the treasury, I resumed our conversation
“Now that I’e of these funds, I think I’ll need your help withit I’m in a dire situation where I need to build a vast a theet As you can see, this is all that we can afford Not to , but before I do any of this, I want to hear your opinion first”
“To have already transferred all assets to you… I can wholeheartedly say that everyone living in the territory will be happy about this decision If you truly want my opinion, I believe this is the tienerous with the funds I can’t help but feel that the majority of these complaints were made because of the resident’s dissatisfaction towards the current head and his inexperience”
“I agree It’s only natural that I use the funds for the people if I’ them”
“The only proble the houses that are built cheaper than what they’re worth Even after you’ve collected the pay this route will surely lessen the people dissatisfaction, but you’ll be left broke If the current head was only a little bit wiser at ive me, I spoke out of turn”
“It’s fine, don’t worry about it ‘A lord that looks after his people’, right? Let’s go with that plan First things first, we need h with this”
“Leave the gathering, and hiring of people to me”
“But Lotson, aren’t you already busy withthe villa?”
“Itto leave theHe’s received the sa that I have, so I don’t he’ll cause any problems, so you don’t have worry about that”
“If it’s your brother, then there shouldn’t be any probleuess I’ll let you helpof manpower, and the calculations of how much they should be paid to you”
“Understood, I will begin immediately”
With quick movements, Lotson left back down the road he came
I’e
“Hmm… what should I do now?”
Before I knew it, Iris was standing there beside o, but remained silent
“Vaine and I will be ready to henever you need us, so let’s get along, okay?”
“Ah, yeah”
I’ll probably place Vaine along with the construction workers, but where should I put Iris? I’d rather not make her do any heavy work like that
“I’ you sort documents and complete contract work, Iris”
“Those things people need to sign before they buy a house?”
“Yeah, that In the near future, we’re going to be flooded ork like that, and it’s a fairly complicated job, but if I leave it with you I know I’ll have some peace of mind”
“Understood, leave it to me” Iris rolled up her sleeves as she said so, motivated
The next day the iathered
There were more than a hundred of them, and many of them were craftsmen as well
I’ll have to give Lotson-san a raise the next time I see him
Yesterday we spread the inforathered today at the construction site
Though some of them are just here to see what the commotion is about instead of work
Iris begins the reception once enough people had gathered
My faes, but we’ve been receiving requests for new housesfrorants that settled here
Allocating land, issuing each individual’s rights and having then contracts
Iris’ docu ability was truly remarkable I would’ve asked Lotson to help as well, but some problems had arisen that he had to take care of
The actual construction work done by Vaine and our hundred neorkers had finally begun, albeit slowly
I as the lord of this region wasn’t slacking off and was taking action The citizens who saw that were inspired, and by the end of the day we had many volunteers join us Whenever a new house was built, everyone cheered in rejoice
It was hot, their souls burned like the summer heat in joy
Our su an entire month to work, the initial problem was finally resolved
It was truly challenging, oh hoished to relax and enjoythat month
Unbeknownst to me, this was a summer that would be forever remembered as the “Aine3 Miracle”
‘Aine3’ is the name of the land, honoured by the people as a place where they resolved one of their greatest concerns A story truly based off of thanks
Thanks to the help I received from Lotson-san, Iris, and Vaine, I was able to cut down in
We can finally say that our biggest problems are now behind us
Now it’s time for us to enjoy a real summer vacation
“Lotson, apart from the reward, consider this a bonus for your efforts”
Stored in a senerous bonus, which I handed over to him
“So like this… isn’t it wasted me?”
Lotson was serious as he said that He truly is a man firm with his beliefs, I knoquite large, and I still had to push him to accept it
“Kururi-sa this territory, I know that it will be at peace, but if you ever need help, I will be glad to oblige”
“Oh, I definitely will”
“Now then, I believe it’s about time I take my leave”
Lotson was going to leave on his own accord again To that somewhat bitter man, I couldn’t help but think his back looked cool
“Please wait one , Lostson was called out to by Iris
Her eyes were somewhat… moist for some reason
While biting her lips, Iris squeezed out a feords
“Lotson-san, will I ever see you again?”
Eh?! What the hell is this?! For so down my back
“Of course, anyti”
“That not what I… no, neverain sometime”
“Indeed, now then”
To Lotson who had left without another word, Iris stared at his shrinking back
Isn’t this a downright romantic scene that’s spread in before me?!
What the hell is this?!
“Uh, Iris Here’s your reward for all your hard work”
“Thanks”
I thought that she’d be ju for joy by now, but she doesn’t seem to have any interest in it at all
Without even checking the contents, she continued to stare in the direction Lotson-san had left
“…here’s Vaine’s share”
“No, I don’t need any pay”
‘Oh, okay’-like hell I’ll say so like that!!
I really really want you to take this Vaine All your hard work saved me after all
“Take it You worked really hard after all Vaine,” I forcefully passed him his pay
“Anyways, Iris could she be…”
“I don’t know,” Vaine sentme to check in on Iris
Turning towards her, I called out Iris in a somewhat shaky voice “E-excuse me but,”
“Yes?” Iris answered without aze
“Is there so?”
“I… This is the first time I’ve ever felt this way”
“Eh?!”
Eh?! Ehh?! EEEEEEEHHHHHH???!!!
“U that is?”
“For so This is the first time in my life I’ve ever met someone that attentive,”
That’s nice, but can you please not continue those words? Judging by their uy but…
But, but…
With Iris’ current state, which had her covering her heart with both her hands, her expression equivalent to one in a daze, and her flushed cheeks…
Hey, wait a second… isn’t this love?!
Did she really fall in love with Lotson?!
Is this really okay?! Lotson doesn’t even appear in the game!! He’s even more of a side-character than I am! Are you really okay Iris-san?! Are you?!Oh the humanity!!!