Chapter 3 Part2 (1/2)

「Thank you all for co today My name is Matsushi+ro Kouta, advisor to the duchess of Rond de Terra, Erica Aurenfert Fan Flame Nice to meet you 」

Kouta elegantly greeted theuests Some of them, who seemed like it was their first time in the duchess' Mansion, showed expressions of doubt, fear and confusion on their faces The others showed expressions of discontent and impatience, as if they wish to leave as soon as possible However, there was one thing in common between all of them- a sense of anxiety

「Please calm down and listen to what I have to say This is ood performance in front of reat news 」

Hearing Kouta's joking tone, sohter can be heard from the crowd In contrast, Earded that as a necessary sacrifice and tried his best to pay it no heed

「… … Good We have called you here today to ask so froo a large-scale reformation This refor our workforce and raising the efficiency of utilization of material and monetary resources 」

Question an to appear above the heads of the attendants Seeing their puzzled expressions, Kouta understood that they didn't understand what he said and nodded

「… … In short, ill make your lives easier 」

Hearing Kouta's explanation, the people in the roo themselves

「Umm… … Sir? 」

「You can call me Kouta Matsushi+ro is also fine Of course, there's no need to add ”sir” toon your mind, please do not hesitate to speak up 」

After athe crowd reluctantly stood up He appeared to be 40 years of age and had a dark suntanned skin, with arms as thick as a tree However, his attitude was the exact opposite of his build He seemed a bit fearful

「And you are? 」

「Y-yes I am Thomas 」

「Then, Mr Thomas, please speak up what's on your mind 」

「T-then, Mr Kouta, about that… … what you said just now… … Is it true? Will our lives really become easier? 」

「Mr Tho as? 」

「… … I am a farmer 」

「Being a far sea breeze? 」

「Y-yes… … I do not know anything apart fro 」

「So… … Your living conditions are less than stellar? 」

「Y-yes 」

Tholanced at Eed

「We plan to convince chambers of commerce to set up branches in Terra We hope that those who are currently living along the coast are able to work in those chambers of commerce 」

「Working in the chaone to school before… … 」

「Do not worry We will provide all necessary training and facilities such as schools to teach you all the necessary knowledge to work in a chamber of commerce 」

「S-school? You want o to school? But, I don't have any money 」

「Free of charge For those whose results are above a certain level, ill give them a certificate of completion The chambers of commerce will then prioritise those who have the acquired the certificate of co employees 」

「B-but… … Umm… … Even if the school fees are free, then what about our work? 」

「The study period is designated to be half a year Then for Mr Thoht noill provide reimbursements for the entire study period of half a year 」

「Eh? S-sorry… … I don't quite understand what you mean 」

「In simple terms, ill pay you to study 」

The people in the crowd listened intently and a cohout the crowd Not only will they give the opportunity to get a better paying job, they will also provide all necessary training, and even ood to be true