A magical railway station.

　The train left on time at three o'clock.


　Gattin, Gotton: ......


　A whistle sounded, and I could feel the wheels turning the rails pulled by the magic engine section from the moquette-covered seat.

　I took the second class of the seats, out of the first and third classes.

　Gotton, dong, dong, dong, dong, toto-toto......

　The speed of the scenery gradually increases.


　Yeah.

　It's a very exciting time to be on a magical railway.

　I'd like to build one in my territory someday.

　Well, ...... even if that's possible, it will probably be much later.



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　It was already dusk when the conductor announced that the Imperial Capital ...... was about to arrive.

　The sky gradually shifted from Akane to a neutralized version of purple and darkness.

　The magical particles of magic that were emitted from the train's "engine" like fireflies were flowing backwards through the darkness outside the window, and it was fantastic and somehow heart wrenching.


　Phew!


　When I got off the train, I found that the imperial capital was a lush green capital called Miyako.

　The magic lights were already lit pittance by pittance, casting mysterious shadows on the trees.


Well, where was I supposed to go?

　So I looked at Tiana's file and saw a note that said, 'Go to the government office first.

　When I went there, I found that the government office was made of solid stone and had some kind of authority.

　The decoration on the door was also grave.

'Excuse me, ......'

　I was a little nervous as I went to the receptionist with the "name change document" in my hand.


　Then the lady at the reception desk said

It is not up to me. I'll get my superiors to help you.

　He said in a beautiful voice.


　As I waited in the waiting room, wondering if it was something like that, an honest-looking man, about 30 years old, came out from the back after a while.

I'm Assistant Manager XX. However, I can't help you, so please send the person above you to .......

　And then he pulls back again.

　Next came out as a planning officer, then a section chief, then a councillor ......, and finally the director-general level came out.

　I feel like I've become a great person.


I'm sorry, but I know that the great king is already in the Great Hall of Fame. I will refrain from commenting on specific cases, but in general terms, I believe that the transfer of the title of the land deed will take place 'tomorrow' again. ......

　The director said this in a slightly odd way.

'Good night Daioh, I see. Well, I'll go somewhere and stay the night and come back.

"...... In general terms, since this is the domain of a lord, I believe it is appropriate to escort you to the palace.

　With that, the director put me in the carriage and took me to the king's palace.


　PAKARA! Pow! ......


　The grounds of Kyu-chu are vast and covered with forest-like trees.

　First, the carriage stopped at the "reception room" in the middle of it.

''Please wait here for a moment.''

　The director is gone, but after a moment he returns with one of the men.


''Eiga-sama. This is our [Minister].


　The man the director introduced as [Minister] nodded materially.

　He has a beard with gray hair and wears a black hat with a pyramid towards the back of his head.

　It's kind of an odd hat.

　While thinking that, I tell him the situation, "I've been given the [territory] from the brave party, so I've come to change the name of the deed.

''Oh! Did you slay Orochi, the dragon of Ghidorah? This will please the Great King!

No, no, no. ......

　And I wasn't much help on that quest: ......

There is no need to be modest. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make your life easier and more fun.

　The minister's beard smiled, and the director left.



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　So, from here on out, the [Minister] gave me a tour of the Palace.

''It's something ...... amazing.

　Muttering in a Garcia-like tone, I followed the minister as he went along.


　There are a number of magnificent palaces lined up in the grounds, each of which are connected to each other by a cross corridor.

　The corridor is covered with a roof, but the sides are exposed to the elements.

　The long, narrow, triangular roofs with lanterns hanging at regular intervals reflected in the white wood of the corridor, coloring the golden colors of the nobles and ladies as they walked from one palace to another.


Quick. This palace is where Maro will be staying. Don't hesitate to enter.

Sorry to disturb you.


　At the quarters, the minister served me drinks and food.

　The stuff is celebrity, and it's as good as it gets.


　Mogu Mogu...... gubi!


　As we ate and drank, we had a lively conversation with the [Minister].

　When I talked to him, I found that he was not only friendly, but also very intelligent and well thought out in character.

　I especially appreciated the fact that he told me a lot of things about the situation of 'territory management' in this region.


The Far East is governed by a loose confederation of fiefdoms with the Great King as their leader. The Great King appoints the lords, but he doesn't impose any special duties on them. They can do it almost independently, so there's no need to think about it too rigidly. There's no taxation for us to take, either.

Really?

'Hmm. The only duty I have is to attend the ...... annual [Congress]. I don't mind missing that either, if there's a good reason.

　But when I heard such stories, I was also wondering if 'doing quests with the territory as a unit' was something that was really allowed.

　But that too.

No problem.

　I'm relieved to hear that.

Of course, if there is any sign of rebellion then we will be the target of a revenge attack. But you, Kiden, you have an interesting idea. You have an interesting idea. You can do your quests with the territory as the unit? Ha-ha-ha!

　The minister laughs.

''So I want to make it stronger so that we can defeat the monsters in the territory territorial territory. ...... I'm new to this kind of thing, and part of me is worried about how to communicate with the territorial people.

'Hmm. ....... That's a good use of [high bills].

"High bills? Do all the lords can read?

'The characters in the Far East are usually taught to the people by the priests of the land. If you are told to write, only 10% and 20% of the people will fail, but if you are told to read, more than half of the people will be able to read. Well, I guess there are regional differences depending on the territory.

　However, I, myself, cannot read or write the characters of the Far East.

　I'm going to be honest about that.

That's not a good idea. Then take one of Maro's secretaries back to Tokumo. I'll choose the right person by tomorrow.

　He said.