The parliamentary schedule continues.

　I was able to deepen my friendships with other lords during our daily chats in the corridor.

　Although this one is only 2,500 grains, due to the matter of the Demon Island Quest, it's really nice to know that the lords of large domains are also friendly to us.

　Besides, no matter where the territory is, everyone is

"I don't want to rely on the guild to take down the monsters that appear in my territory by themselves.

　He seemed to be very interested in my cultivation skills and the territorial unit.

　On the other hand, this one is interested in the specialties and skills of other fiefdoms.

　I made promises of technology and personnel exchanges with those lords.



　Well, the greatest accomplishment among them is the deepening of the cooperation with Okuga, with whom I've had a relationship for some time.

''My lord, could you please build a magician's steamer?

Master Eigha, are we back to that again?

　I was chatting with the lord of Okuga in the corridor of the crossing one day when he said to me.

'I have heard that you are doing an excellent job of quests on your current sailing ships, sir.

'Of course I'm really grateful about those three ships. But ...... from now on, I want a ship that can fight monsters.

"Fighting monsters on a ship?

''Yes. In the advanced quests, there are some waters that are inhabited by many strong dragons. I think that in order to pass through those waters with the power of a unit of more than 100 men, you need a 'ship with steel and speed'. In other words: ......

　I took a breath and continued, "It's a 'ship' that can fight monsters.

"It's a 'ship' that can fight monsters.

...... ummm.

　The lord of Okuga stroked his chokehorns as if he were thinking for a moment and then said, "If that is the case, I'd like to tell you that is a good place to start.

''If that's the case, I'd say ......, but if we're going to build something like the 'Fighting Iron Magic Steamer,' we'll have to develop it from building a new dock. The risk is too high when you consider the amount of investment.

"ugh. ......

In addition, Okuga already has many docks. If we build a new dock that is too large, we may be suspected of treason, or the neighboring lords may be wary of us.

　I see.

　That's the real reason why the lord of Okuga was not interested in building a steamer for a long time: .......

　And then.

You're telling an interesting story. Can Maro join us?

　And the one who came into the conversation from behind was the [Minister] of the Imperial City.

''Minister!''

I have always wanted to see the development of a magician's boat in the Far East. I've always wanted to see the development of a magician's boat in the Far East as well.

'Oh, I see.'

　Well, as the head of the central government who wishes to see the prosperity of the entire Far East, it's only natural for him to think so.

But I can understand the concern that the lord of Okuga is expressing. If that's the case, ...... why don't you build a new dock at Tokumo?

In the distant clouds?

''Yeah. The development of the 'Monster Fighting Ship' is Tohru's responsibility and will be done with Tohru's budget. In other words, the risk will be borne by Aiga-dono. Although ......, Tohun would have no shipbuilding skills. So Okuga will send a shipbuilding engineer. This will allow Tohun to develop the ship as quickly as possible, and Okuga will be able to try out the Mado Kisen's technology with no risk.

　Well, that's what I'm talking about, Minister.

　The years of coordination are different.

What a brilliant idea!　Oh, but ......

　Then the lord of Okuga noticed and said.

''We can't possibly dock in that port in Tohun, etc. ......

　That's right.

　The port of Enun is that deserted boat pool.

　The first time I came here, I was really surprised, too.

　Even the lord of Okuga knew that when he came to deliver the sailboat.

He said, "Nope. There's no problem.

　But I replied.

'No problem?　Lord Eigha, you've seen just how big a dock can be. Very much in that port: ......

No, sir. I'll make it from the harbor.

"Mi...... from the port!

"Huh?

　The minister looked at me with interest.


　No, I'm not trying to be pissed off either, you know?

　In the first place, I had been planning to build a new harbor for a long time.

　One of the main reasons for building a mansion on the territory was because of its location near the south coast where we wanted to build a port.


"Wahahaha!　So let's see what you have in store for us. Wahahahaha ......

　Thus, the minister left with an example laugh.


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That's a pretty big story.

　When I went back to my buddies to talk to them, Garcia was a little freaked out.

It's definitely a big deal. But don't you have all the pieces you need?

　The excavation duo of Shohei Yoshioka and Akira.

　The civil engineering power of the territorial units.

　Okuga's shipbuilding skills.

　Liv for the ship's armament design.

　Now there must be enough internal political potential to build ports and docks.

That's true, but...

But, Eigha.

　Then Liv says, putting her hands on the waist of her jeans.

'Even if we had a port and a dock, we'd still need a lot of steel to actually build an 'armed ship', wouldn't we?

Ugh.

Eiga. The lord of Kiyama continues to ignore you, don't you?

...... Lady Eiga is working hard to restore the relationship.

　Igarashi quickly defended it.

'What I'm trying to say is.　Eigha tries so hard to talk to him every day and he's being such an evil jerk ...... and I just can't look at him any more because I feel sorry for him.

　Liv sighed sadly, the elasticity of her tits making the necklace's metal clink.

　Yes.

　Ever since then, I've had a bad relationship with the lord of Kiyama.

　Well, it's true.

　That fellow, the Lord of the Kiyama, he's sarcastic at the council meetings, and no matter how hard I try to talk to him, he just ignores it, and it seems like he's talking bad about me behind my back, so I'm pretty upset about this matter too.

　But it's a pity that everyone is talking about the lord of Kiyama too, because everyone is talking about him like that.

　I don't understand why she's resenting me.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world, and you'll be able to find out what's going on in the world.

　Especially Liv, who can be a bit furious.

'You don't have to be so frazzled when you say you want a ship to fight monsters, do you?　Leave those people who bully Eigha like that alone. Why don't you look for a supplier of iron elsewhere and take it more leisurely? ......

　I held Liv's tearful shoulders as she said that and said, 'Gusu,' I said.

"Don't worry about it. The congress is only going to meet for a month. There's still a chance.

Eiga: "Eiga: ......

　When I was consoling Liv like this, Garcia lowered his eyebrows and said, "It would be nice to have some information to start with.

It would be nice if we could get some information that would give us a clue. If this is the case, there's no way to discuss it.

No information.

...... then we need a ninja.

　And then Igarashi-san said.　

''All the big lords have excellent ninjas. It's for information warfare. ......

　A ninja, huh?

　It was certainly as Igarashi-san had said.

　There are people in the court who are just plainly ninja, and there are also many people who come and go who look ordinary but are also very good at their jobs.

　I see that espionage is not only important in the battlefield, but also in the political arena.

　It's certainly a necessity to have that kind of force to defuse the situation.

　But you know what?

　It's not something you can prepare for, even if you're called a ninja all of a sudden: .......


　Ku-look~!　Ku-look!


　At that moment, a pigeon landed in the garden.

　A pigeon alighted from the garden of the waiting room.

Wow. It's a pigeon!

　With that, Watermelon moves closer, but the pigeon avoids her and flies to me.

'Hey, what?'

　As I was wondering, I suddenly noticed a piece of paper tied to its leg.

　I unwrapped the paper and the pigeon flew away as if it had lost interest from me.

'Master Eiga, it's probably a messenger pigeon: ......'

Hmm?　What's that?

...... That paper, isn't it a letter?

　When Igarashi-san said that, I opened the paper and found the following words written out.


≪"Hanako Saionji Hanako would like to tell you that...

　And.