298-292 Each year

The food prepared in the cafeteria seemed to be comparable to the delicious food prepared by Gurugar.

That's why it was more delicious to have it prepared here for us to eat in peace.

'I think it's so much better than it was a year ago,'

Thank you, sir. But it's all thanks to you, Luciel. We wouldn't be where we are today if it weren't for you, Luciel.

I'm really only involved in the basics, which is why Nahlia and her team are so awesome.

'I think it's because they all worked so hard. People who don't do it don't do it even if they have the right environment...

'Luciel, is this how much food is always served in this house?'

"What?

I couldn't answer Cassie-san's question, as I didn't live in the mansion, so I turned my gaze to Nahlia.

''Yes. The magic tools that Luciel-sama left behind make it easier to cook, and fresh fruits and vegetables are also collected in the factory, so the cost of cooking is about our labor costs?

Well, except for the meat, there's certainly an environment that can be raised in this underground factory.

''What is the labor cost of the Luciel Chamber of Commerce?

Miss Elizabeth asked me to peek, but unfortunately I didn't know.

So Nahlia-san answered on my behalf.

'Anxiety!　Luciel, what's going on?

Marluka-san's expression seemed a little angry, but I thought that around ten silver coins was generally a normal wage, as I recall.......

I'm sure the development costs are probably a hundred times more than each head of money........

I just can't say for sure since I've been in a position of being an honorary chairman for so long.

I won't be able to say anything about the Pope until I check it out once it's all over.

'I'm really no-touch, but I wonder if Mr. Forens is there?

Of course I do!　Dear Luciel, it has been a long time. Thank you for promoting the Luciel Chamber of Commerce with your various valor.

I was quite surprised to see him come out of nowhere but I guess he was hiding behind the maids.

''Well I don't mean to advertise, but more importantly, may I ask you to explain the employment wage?''

'I am awed. All employees of the Luciel Chamber of Commerce are provided with all housing, clothing and food free of charge.

What?　How can the Luciel Chamber of Commerce continue to do business like that!

Mr. Gannett exclaimed with surprise.

''Also, if you are injured, the cost of treatment in the special treatment zone is also held by the Chamber of Commerce, and we have introduced a two-day week off. That, and you are perfectly free to play adventurer on your days off.

Mr. Forent went on to explain.

'Then you'd have a third of the month off, and you'd accumulate a whole ten silver coins a month... but wouldn't that be pretty awesome?

'Yes. Luciel Chamber of Commerce doesn't chase what goes away, and we'll be sure to meet with you about what comes, but we've made sure our benefits are attractive, and we've never had any complaints.

Mr. Forens' smugness seemed to be hiding in plain sight.

After hearing the explanation, Marluka-san seemed somewhat convinced.

Mr. Forens, we're going to visit the Yenis School now. After that, may I ask you to show me the factory?

'Yes, sir. Then I will prepare for you.

What do you think he's preparing for?　That's what I thought, but I decided to leave it to Mr. Follens.

After that, we headed to Yenis School under Nahlia's guidance, but I had completely forgotten that there were reincarnations here as well.......

Currently, the Yenis School had two classes for ages five to ten and eleven to fifteen, allowing for higher education in reading and writing, four rule calculations, geography, martial arts training, magic training and more.

The younger children still seemed restless, but the closer they were to the age of adulthood, the more solidly they seemed to be taking the classes.

'Everyone wants to join the Luciel Chamber of Commerce or make it big as an adventurer, so I don't see any kids trying to play.

Nahlia was showing me around the classroom scene as she said this.

Nahlia seemed to be popular with the kids, but somehow they knew my face too.

'I think I only said hello to you once?'

''Hmph, there's a stone statue of Luciel-sama fixed in each place.

A stone statue?　Why my statue?

I didn't ask for that, and I remember doing a lot of things in the first place, but I'm sure you've bought quite a few grudges, too.

'Yes, Luciel-sama, you are a symbol of peace in Yenis.

'No, I think I've scratched around quite a bit, haven't I?

Sure, there were many enslaved beastie tribes, but many of them were grateful to have tomorrow's meal and to be able to face tomorrow with their families together without having to worry about it.

Is that right?　But isn't that only for the families who didn't become slaves?　

Then.........I saw a girl running up to me.

''Healer brother~''

It was Sheila who hugged me with medium speed.

Her father, Olga-san, was also a slave of Galba-san, I believe.

'Hey Sheila. How are you?

Yeah, he's fine. How's your brother?

Ummm, I'm fine now.

Sheila was still smiling like before, but I thought she hated me completely because of what happened to Olga-san.......

''I see.... You're back in Yenis?

'No, I just stopped by this time. More importantly, is school fun for you?

'Yeah. I like it because I get to study and play with everyone.

Apparently the school is accepted.

'I see.... Sheila, about your father....

Dad?　Did you do something wrong again?

Sheila's smile instantly clouded over.

'No, I didn't, but quite a few people got enslaved, so I thought you might have a grudge against me.

'Nope. I know my brother didn't do anything wrong, so I'm sure no one holds a grudge against him. I'm not either.

Sheila, feeling relieved at the question I asked, answered.

'Why is that?'

"Ever since my brother came to Yenis, everyone has been smiling. We have plenty of food to eat, and he made us clothes and a house to live in.

What's that?

'If my brother hadn't come to Yenis at that time, it would have been a lot more difficult and Yenis would have been gone...'

I had a relationship with the Empire, so that's not wrong but I guess it's my ego to think I could have done better now.

'I see, thanks Sheila.'

'Nope. You're always fighting for everyone, aren't you, big brother?　So thank you.

I was gently stroking Sheila's head.

Then, with Nahlia and Sheila-chan, the inspection of the Yenis School was coming to an end.

The Master and the War Maiden Holy Knight Squad seemed satisfied with the visit.

Among them, Lucy was asking Nahlia a lot of questions, and she seemed to be enjoying herself.

And at this time, Mr. Bazak, who hadn't spoken a word since he rode an amphibian in the Empire, opened his mouth.

'Master Luciel, you may sign up as a slave. I am also your squire, and if that is not possible, would you be willing to let me work for the Luciel Trading Company?

Well, why is that?

I wanted Mr. Bazak to teach magic at the Yenis School if possible, so I was crossing over.

But I decided to hear the reasoning behind it all the way through.

'To be honest, I thought you were just a man who was singularly gifted as a healer and was able to become a wise man. I also thought I was more worthy of being a wise man but I was very wrong.

Actually, all I did was get lucky and put in a little effort, okay?

No. Everywhere you go, there is always a smile, a strength and a bond to live into the future. None of which I could have asked for or obtained.

There was a melancholy feeling in Mr. Bazak's voice.

'In the meantime, I'll have to get confirmation from my master and Lionel.

''I understand how you feel, Mr. Bazak. But we'll talk about that later.......after dinner.

And we were just about to finish our visit.

'Master Luciel, please help me.

I heard a call for help that I didn't expect to hear in Yenis.

'Wait, Lord Cressia, oh!　Isn't that the wise man Luciel who is there, wait, no, wait.

I shouted that, and while chasing after the half-elf Cressia, I caught a black-armored outfit running towards us in my vision.......