1437 - - 39-22 Meeting
Princess Rieschen explained the plan of the road improvement as follows.
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The roads that extend from Alban, the capital of the Kingdom of Klein, are to be built one after another.
First, the road to Toka village (in the direction of Kaina village) will be built.
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The road to the Kingdom of Egelea was built.
The road to the Kingdom of Franz is to be improved.
The first of the maintenance is to make the width of the road more than 4 meters, so that carriages can pass each other easily.
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The second task is to reduce the unevenness of the road as much as possible and increase the speed of carriage travel by 30%.
"What do you think of ......?"
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"Basically, I think it's good."
Hitoshi said honestly.
"Mm-hmm. How about ......?"
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Princess Rieschen smiled, "Basically," she asked, "what do you mean by that note?
"I know very little about politics and I don't want to talk about it. "I know little about politics and I don't want to talk about it, so I'll give you my opinion from another angle.
Jin then decided to speak his mind.
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"First, we need to make it easier to use the roads. Second, we should promote the development of each town. I think we should incorporate these two things."
"Well? What exactly?
"I've talked to the Raglan Chamber of Commerce a bit, but I think we should build a <
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"A highway station?"
Here Jin gave the same explanation to Princess Rieschen that he had given to Raglan and the others.
"Hmm. So you want to set up a free rest area for the convenience of travelers, and at the same time, you want to set up facilities and stores for a fee, so that you can make a profit. That's quite a plan!"
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The idea seems to be well received by Princess Rieschen.
"However, it would be difficult to incorporate this into the budget. ......"
The Kingdom of Klein is in the midst of financial difficulties. Rieschen was understandably worried.
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"I'll have to talk to the merchants and get them to come up with a budget. ......
As we know from talking to Raglan and Roland, the merchants are also interested in this idea.
It was thought that many merchants would be willing to invest in the project if they were given preferential treatment, such as being allowed to open stores when the project was completed.
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"And then, about the facilities and equipment. Water and toilets. I think I can help with that.
"Yes, I'll be counting on you! Of course, I will thank you.
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"Now all we need is some
Pavement not only makes it easier for carriages and other vehicles to drive on, but also prevents the road from becoming muddy after a rainfall.
"That's something we'll have to work on in the future. Thank you, Jin!"
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Rieschen made a note on a piece of paper and handed it to Tia.
"Keep it with you."
"Yes, Princess."
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"Well."
Princess Rieschen turned to Jin and the others again.
"Enough of this complicated talk," she said.
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Princess Rieschen smiled.
"Tell me all about it!"
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They talk over the lunch brought to them.
In the Kingdom of Klein, lunch is eaten in a convivial atmosphere, and the conversation is lively.
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"Last time, the survey team led by Gloria came back, but we felt that we were not strong enough. <
Jin had heard this through the old man.
"Oh, Gloria-san, I'm sure you'll make a great leader.
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At this point, Elsa said something.
"Isn't Gloria going to get married?
To this Princess Rieschen replied,
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"Well, she is a knight of the Kingsguard. I'm sure there are many troublesome things to deal with.
"Yes, as a knight of the Kingsguard, you are privy to a lot of the country's secrets.
Licia used to be a knight of the guard. She is familiar with the situation.
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"I think it's in the knight's code that if you want to get married, you have to apply for it two years in advance.
"What, there is such a thing?
Jin was neither surprised nor amazed when he heard this.
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"It depends on the country. The Shoro Imperial Army doesn't have that kind of restrictions.
Her brother Fritz was a military man, so Elsa knew a little about that.
"When he came home, he told me many stories about his time in the army."
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"What about that too?"
"Of course, I don't tell him anything confidential. Besides, my father was a soldier too.
Yes, that's true.
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Jin thought that the father and the son must have talked about such things.
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In response to such a topic, Jin asked,
"Hmmm...I wonder how the <
Jin started to think about it.
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"Well, well, let's talk about it some other time.
Princess Rieschen looked at Jin thoughtfully and said in a flustered voice, "Brother Jin, what do you think about this?
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"Brother Jin, come back here."
"...... Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I got lost in thought. It's a bad habit of mine.
"Never mind. ...... Well, tomorrow we're going to have a debriefing session on the archaeological site.
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"Yeah, sure."
"That would be great. You can stay at the castle today.
Yes.
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It was good that they agreed to stay the night, but it was 1:30 in the afternoon, and there was still plenty of time left.
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"Gin, will you accompany me to the castle?"
"Yes?
"Yes?" "This is what is called a ninja. Normally Gloria comes with me, but she's busy preparing for tomorrow.
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Well, does His Majesty the King ...... know about this?
"Of course."
Jin is a little relieved to know that he is not going to sneak out of the castle unannounced like in the historical dramas on TV.
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"Well, you mean me, Elsa, Licia, Hannah, Reiko, Edgar, and Tia will be accompanying you?
There are eight of us. I don't think that's a bit too many people.
Jin-san, that's normal for a high ranking nobleman.
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Licia explains,
"Then what's the point of being a guest of honor?
I denied it.
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"Hmm? Jin, what do you mean by that?"
Princess Rieschen looked at me as if she didn't understand.
"Before that, what's the purpose of this little escapade of yours?
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Jin asked, "Is it just to relax, or is it to actually see how the people live?
"I'd like to say that I want to ...... see how the people live, but I can't deny that I also want to relax ......."
Jin smiled at the honest answer.
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"Then I think you should hide your identity. Even if they are not royalty, ordinary people will change their attitude when they are dealing with high ranking nobles."
"Mmmmm ...... that's how it is?"
Licia explained.
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"That's right, Your Highness. I myself have hardly any attitude change among the townspeople, but if you are a person who is instantly recognizable as an aristocrat, everyone will be put off by it.
"Is that so? ......"
"Perhaps, when His Highness went out of town, he was accompanied by an escort or a warning was sent to the town beforehand.
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"Umm...... that is undeniable."
Princess Rieschen seemed to have a lot on her mind and turned her head.
"Well, this time let's do some real <
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Jin said with a mischievous smile.