The rainy weather is over and we can see beautiful blue skies these days. Under this clear blue sky, the city of Agartha is undergoing a construction rush. The sounds of stone cutting and nails being hammered can be heard everywhere, mingled with the cheerful voices of the craftsmen.
The first thing we set out to do is to build a place for the homeless to live. Since the barracks of the former Juka Kingdom were in surplus, we decided to renovate a part of them and use them as their homes. At the same time, we are repairing the broken walls and other facilities. Gon's knowledge has been very helpful in this regard, and he is now playing an active role in almost all aspects of the project as a site supervisor.
Naturally, such construction work requires manpower. Men living in the capital are naturally engaged in such work. At the same time, building materials are needed, and merchants and people in the city start their business of procuring and selling them. Then, restaurants and stores selling clothing appeared to cater to these people.... Little by little, money is beginning to flow into the city. Thanks to this, Super Darke, of which Willis is the manager, is finally turning a profit.
As the city's economy starts to turn around, money naturally starts to flow to the surrounding territories. I have been able to identify local products and specialties from the lords who follow me, and buy them and sell them in the capital. So far the economy is doing well and the lords are happy. The great thing about them is that they do not put the money they make into their own pockets, but give it back to the people.
By the way, I leave the lords who do not obey me alone. I do not ask them for anything, and they do not ask me for anything. I wonder if it is enough for them to be able to eat, since they seem to have a good harvest this year.
However, I want to differentiate my camp from theirs. Therefore, May and her colleagues are playing a central role in establishing a method to further increase and sustain the production.
According to May, the land of Agartha is very fertile, probably because of the blessings of the spirits that the Siljus and their workers use. In addition, the old gnome, who is also May's stalker, makes sure that the crops grow well.
The old man comes out whenever May calls him. He seems to be like May's guardian spirit, which means that he may be watching the erotic scenes between May and me, or even Riko if I'm not mistaken. I'd like to confirm it, but if my grandfather were to ask me about it, I'd probably lose my temper. I am afraid to ask him now.
Rico, Ferris, Ruara and the others are always struggling with papers. They don't say much to me, but what they are talking about is gradually getting lost to me. There is a lot of jargon going on. Their work is assisted by the children of talented nobles who have emigrated from the capital and by young men from the city. The best thing of all is that they finish their work before dinner. No overtime. It's a miracle for me, since I've only known lazy work when I was a programmer.
As for the military, Lafayence is still happily training his soldiers. Today, I can hear the sound of steel hitting each other from the backyard. I was a little curious, so I went over to the backyard and found a soldier fighting with Lafayence with a sword. Upon closer inspection, I saw that it was Matkal.
She is detained in Agartha as a hostage. However, how could they do nothing? Some people said, "What is the point of having a child if you don't know what to do with it? So, as Lafayence's second-in-command, he was assigned to assist the general in his work.
The soldiers were upset, but she quickly became friends with them. It seems that she is involved in the training of soldiers along with the old general. By the way, her nickname is "little devil.
As for Matkal, she is required to dress up as a woman in everyday life. This is not my instruction, but Rico's.
"If you have the potential to be beautiful, you should develop it!
With no one to disagree with Rico's opinion, Matocalu wanders around the building wearing Rico's outfit. Naturally, she is wearing underwear. At first she was very resistant to the idea, but recently she seems to have finally gotten used to it. However, since she is a hostage, she basically never leaves the premises of the former headquarters of the Royal Army.
Matkal's sword is, in a word, a power tool. He just smashes his enemies with brute force. Lafayence, on the other hand, moves with a fluid motion, striking his target with pinpoint accuracy. The outcome of the match was obvious.
"...I don't like this. There are too many unnecessary moves. It's good for disorienting the enemy by charging in, but it will kill you if you are surrounded by the enemy.
"Hi... I will be diligent.
"No, but you have a good sense. Polish it and it will shine."
"Thank you very much."
They walk up to where I am, talking like that. Suddenly, the old general raised his hand lightly and smiled smilingly.
"Have you arrived already?"
Surprised, I look to the side. Before I knew it, an elegant old lady was standing there.
"Yes, sir. We have just arrived.
She bowed reverently to the old general.
"Mister Linos, let me introduce you. This is my wife, Luicifer. Luicifer, this is Linos, King of Agartha.
I am sorry, I did not recognize you. I am Luicifer, wife of Lafayence. I am Luisifer, wife of Lafayence.
The old woman bends her knees, puts her right hand on her chest and bows.
"Please don't do that. Don't do that. You don't have to be so shy. You don't have to be so awe-struck. General Lafayence has always been very helpful to me. It's my pleasure.
The old woman smiles. I turn to Lafayence.
"By the way, General, I was watching the simulation with Matkal, and I must say, you did an excellent job.
"No, Matkal really has a good sense. He is worth training. I'd like to keep him by my side forever. Hahahahaha."
"What do you say! Mine is already dried. As for you, I can't help you now. Hahahahahaha."
With a hearty laugh, the old general entered the building with Matkal. Mrs. Lafayence looked at the old general and muttered to herself.
"So... now..."
I was a bit nervous, but I followed up.
"...You said they were dried fish, so they'll be fine.
"...Dried fish can be reassembled after being soaked in water."
"No way..."
No, it's fine. It's better than an unattractive husband. A man who is popular with the ladies gives me more motivation. It's like... it burns me up.
I respected Mrs. Lafayence with all my heart.
Incidentally, the son of Fultin and Carugi was sentenced to hard labor for life. Both of them are physical fools who are confident in their physical strength. I have prepared a suitable place for them to work.
"Hmph, hmph, hmph, ah, I can't take it anymore..."
"More! See! There you go! See!"
Oh, come on.
"No! Come on! Oh, you too? Oh, no. But, you know, if you do this..."
"Uh-oh, ah-ah!"
"Here, I feel better. Here we go!"
"Oh, God, oh, God, oh, God, oh, God, oh, God!"
They were sent to the village of succubus. I asked Vival, the chief of the Silurians, about it, and he told me that he had some contacts there, so I escorted them there while they were asleep. Incidentally, when they left the city gates, they were escorted out by the people of the city in the nude.
As it was too dangerous to send an ordinary man to the village of succubus, we asked Siljus and his friends to escort them. The succubus was overjoyed to receive two strong men, and said that he would definitely return the favor to me in the future. I wonder what kind of favor I will get back... I just hope it won't be revenge.
Everything was going well. I thought everything was going to be fine, too. But misfortune suddenly struck us.
It happened when we were having breakfast as usual. Rico got up unsteadily and was about to leave the dining room.
"Rico, are you all right? You don't look so good, do you?"
"I'm fine... I'm fine."
Just after Rico left the room, boom! I heard a loud "A" sound. We rushed to Rico's side.
"Rico, are you okay?"
"Uhhhh..."
Rico is crouching.
Rico?
"Mister Rico!"
"Sister!"
I put my hand on Rico's shoulder. Rico grips my hand with tremendous force.
"Ouch... ouch... ouch... ouch..."
Rico is in pain, holding his stomach. My hand is trembling in my grip. I immediately cast a restorative spell. Rico looks up slowly, breathing heavily, as if the pain has subsided.