After all the meetings in Greencombe, Erdena and I showed up at Krek's office in Greencombe.
　This office operates as the Greencombe branch of the Liberty Combe Stagecoach Association.
　The stagecoach network within the Greencombe has already been completed, and full-scale operations have begun with this office as the centerpiece.
　I've heard that they will adjust the number of trains as they see how the trains are used.

　When we arrived at the office, Kurek was in the middle of creating a stagecoach network around Green Convoy, with a map spread out on his desk in the center.
　When Clek noticed us, he stopped working and led us to the reception set.
I've just finished constructing the stagecoach network based on today's requests. I think I can manage it.
　Krek said as he offered us a cup of tea.
　However, he said that there was quite a shortage of carriages themselves and the number of boarermen to pull the carriages to run all those stagecoach services.
''As for the carriage, I'll ask the dwarf chief of the hot spring village for help. I'll also discuss the towing crew as soon as I return to the Liberty Combe stagecoach association.
My lord, it's a pleasure to meet you.
　Then, after receiving the paperwork from Kurek specifying the specific number of carriages and towing crews needed, Erdena and I left the office.

　The return carriage, like the outward journey, was also guarded by Cornes, Chias, and Dodona.
　According to Chias.
The roads around here are much safer than they used to be, and vermin are rarely seen anymore.
　It was a good thing.
　I say that because the diplomacy between Greencombe and Liberty Combe became normalized, the guard unit of Liberty Combe began to take over the security of this area.
　Previously, security of this area was handled by Green Convoy, but Green Convoy originally only owned guards that could guard the walls, and the guards outside the walls were apparently almost untouched.
　It's a good thing that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away from the fact that you can't get away with it.
''This area has been personally guarded by Deputy Captain Lil' Pop-sama, leading an elite unit, so the security has been restored in a short period of time.
　Chias added.
''Well Dodona, one day I want to join an elite squad .......''
Yeah, me too.
　Cornes, who was flying through the air, agreed with Dodona at the wheelhouse.

　Protected by the three of them, the carriage carrying us returned to Liberty Combe.
　We didn't return to the town hall, but instead headed towards the hot spring village.
　We didn't want to return to the town hall, so we continued on to Liberty Combe, where we visited a Dwarven village located deep in the hot springs.
　In the depths of the hot spring village, there are many trees suitable for woodworking, and there are veins of mineral ore underneath.
　This is where they use the scales of dragons dug out from deep in the caves behind the town hall to make their weapons and armor.
　I've asked all of the dwarves to make the stagecoach used by the stagecoach association, so this time I came to ask them to make the additional carriages that Kurek asked me to make.
　As soon as I arrived at the village, I visited the dwarf chief.
　I'm sure the chief is already quite old, but he's still wielding a hammer among the younger Dwarves.
　I met the chief in his workshop, and after exchanging greetings with him
Actually, I'd like to request that you manufacture an additional carriage for me...
　Yes, I've cut out an errand.
　What I want to add is ten carriages for now.
'Is this one of those? Are you sure that's the same shape as that carriage you're delivering to Liberty Convoy?
Yes, that's all right.
　While I was having this conversation with the chief, a few dwarves surrounded us.
Hmm, a carriage of that size shouldn't be too difficult to manufacture.
Luckily, I got some dry wood and we're ready to go.
What about the hardware for the axle? Did you have it in stock?
I could make that shit up in half a day.
I need you to make enough hardware for every unit. You can take as many men as you need. We'll work the wood for you.
　The dwarves exchanged lively conversations around me and the chief, and in the course of those conversations they decided on their respective assignments, and then quickly moved off to work on their own.
　The chief looked around at everyone and then turned his attention to me again.
I know," he said, "but it should all be ready in three days. When you're done, shall we take it to the town hall?
Yeah, that's all right. I look forward to working with you.
　I shook hands with the chief and left the dwarven settlement.
　If I had the time, I would have liked to join the chief and the others at the hot spring inn for some of the elves' food, but due to our busy schedule today, we passed the hot spring inn and moved on to the town hall.
　
　When we returned to the town hall, I thanked the three guards and said goodbye to them at the entrance of the town hall.
　We parted in the corridor, as Erdena was also going to return to the deputy lord's office once.
"...it was a pleasure to be here today. Keep up the good work, dear.
　As Erdena said that, she lightly kissed me after making sure there was no one around.
　After parting with Eldena, I returned to the lord's office on my feet.
　As expected, the desk was full of crates that were used to hold documents awaiting approval.
　I pulled out a document that seemed to be urgent on the spot and went through it.
　Not long after, Wunya and Aura came into the room.
'Would you like a cup of tea, Botchan?'
Well, I guess I'll just have to take it with me while I fill out the paperwork.
　When I say that.
Then I'll be ready.
　Aura said in a cheerful voice and bowed and walked out of the room.
　Lately, it seems that Aura has been in charge of my tea.
　Aura returned shortly afterwards, ready for tea, and placed her cup on my desk and made me a cup of tea.
'Thank you for everything, Aura.'
No, no it's just part of my job.
　Aura bowed deeply, her cheeks slightly stained.
　As I sipped the tea that Aura had made for me, I continued to look through the pile of papers.

　In the end, it took me an hour just to go through the urgent documents.

　Frowning at the time I'd unexpectedly spent, I hurried out of the town hall and walked to the stagecoach association's office along the main road.
　Since it was a hurried move, Unja had accompanied me as an escort as it was.
''Oh, my lord, you didn't have to come all the way down here, but if you call me, I'll come to you, Boa.
　The head of the stagecoach association, a boar, greeted me with his usual dynamic smile.
　I greeted him with a smile.
I have a very special favor to ask of you today...
　That's how I started the conversation.
　I've been informed that the stagecoach association at the moment is not over or under staffed and has been able to operate without any problems.
　When the stagecoach network was extended to Greenconvoy, there was no problem.
　However, since this project required nearly three times as many boars as the one that extended the stagecoach network to Green Convoy, I was worried inwardly, but.......
　The chief heard what I had to say.
Oh, I could have that many more men ready tomorrow, Boa.
　Then he laughed boldly.
　According to the chief.
Since Liberty Convey has become a frontier city, many of our people have been moving here. We were getting a little overstaffed, so we're rather grateful to them.
　I was relieved to hear that.
　I was relieved to hear that answer and again asked him to select the right person for the job.
　After that, I had a quick chat with the chief and left the office.

　In the afternoon, I continued to work here and there to complete various tasks.
　On this day, it was quite late at night when I finished all the work.

　.........as expected, I'm sure Korok and the others are already asleep.

　With that in mind, I returned to the mansion.
Daddy, welcome home!
　Then Korok came over and hugged him cheerfully.
　In the mansion, Tille and Erdena were also there.
''What's going on, so late?''
"Today is the Parma Feast Bear, and we're all going to have dinner together.
　At my words, Korok said with a smile.

　I had forgotten about it in all the busyness, but... well, today was the Holy Feast of Parma.

　This Parma Holy Day, which was set aside to celebrate the founding of Parma, is a day when all the family members come together to eat and pray for the health and happiness of the entire family.
　On the table, Unja was just bringing the meal to me.
'Daddy, hurry up, bear.'
　Korok smiled and pulled me along with him.
　I walked towards the desk where the food was laid out, looking at Korok with a smile.