Chapter 304

Chapter 304. Be an explorer (6) + Start an expedition (1)

“In the first place, I haven't even decided whether or not to start an exploration project.”

“What do you mean?”

I asked if it was difficult to understand.

It's a face that doesn't know what he's talking about because he's been looking forward to it so far.

Well, looking at my progress so far, by the time I showed signs of starting something, I had already drawn the big picture.

And after everything was started properly so that I couldn't back down anymore, I started working.

But this time it's a little different.

The bottom line is prepared, but it is not prepared in earnest.

It wouldn't be strange

if I quit right away.

“Actually, I tried to consider you after seeing the humanity of Celtisten. That's why I secretly watched your lecture earlier. Even so, I can roughly figure it out when I see people working normally.”

“Is it my... human nature?”

Unexpectedly, it was an eye roll.

I guess so.

Normally, people would try to make judgments based on ability, knowledge, and potential, but what I said would be completely unexpected.

“I don’t think you meant it in a simple way.”

“okay.”

It doesn't mean simple.

“To be honest, I am confident that I will properly assist with this expedition. I believe that with the wire you have and a good plan, you can be successful enough. If a person with the appropriate motivation pulls it out on the spot, the expedition will be successful.”

“Hmm... I guess so.”

Celtisten nodded as well.

Well, the only thing I'm sure I'll succeed in is that I apply an improved method based on trial and error in another world.

“The only thing I'm concerned about is right after the ship I sent arrives in a strange land.”

“After you arrive? Are you afraid that they won't... welcome you?”

It's not that there's no chance that this won't happen.

rather high

Usually, when a ship from a foreign country that they have never seen appears, they are wary.

But that's not what I'm worried about.

Quite the opposite.

“out of it. Rather, they are afraid that we might do something to them.”

“Huh...

Only then did Celtisten put on a blank expression, perhaps realizing my intentions.

“okay. Is Arel-nim worried about their safety?”

“Isn’t that a common thing? The fact that the ship that sent the expedition arrived in an unfamiliar land and plundered it without hesitation.

Even if it is not an exploration ship right away, but what happens after that, there are already countless examples of references in the history of various worlds.

There was nothing to worry about using the existing trade routes pioneered by Geotal Corporation.

Because the line has already been secured to some extent.

There is an understanding of countries across the continent.

However, what kind of trouble will arise when pioneering a new place where there is no such understanding?

Of course, this is something I should at least worry about.

“Sincerely, I am a proponent of not causing trouble, but playing havoc. If my greed causes a tragedy, that's pretty disgusting. I will never forgive you.”

“....indeed. So you want to see me and make a decision.”

“that's right. so ask Sending you on an expedition to achieve your goal is simple. But are you confident enough to take responsibility?”

Unless I'm going there myself, if a ship is sent, the person who will have the greatest influence on that ship will always be this man.

If I have even the slightest perverse thoughts, I will give up on pioneering, even if it's a pity.

At that time, even if it's annoying, I'll find it on my own.

“Are you responsible?”

“The ship will carry many people.

Of course, if you go, you'll have to control them. It is a responsibility that includes that.”

“....okay.”

He put aside his exhilaration like he had just a moment ago and began to agonize in earnest.

When I mentioned that I was directly responsible, he couldn't help but think.

“I won’t tell you what to do with an unavoidable disaster. However, as long as I can control it as a human, I will be firm. If I can't accept that, I will completely forget about this story.”

Hmm...

“Do I need time to think about it?”

If so, I will also close this story.

First of all, it means that it is necessary to obtain the consent of various nobles both nominally and formally as it is a large-scale pioneering expedition.

good night.

That much can wait.

It is as if the outcome has already been determined.

“I look forward to it.”

* * *

After some time.

As promised, Jeil mentioned the intercontinental exploration agenda proposed by Arell to the convened nobles at the next meeting.

It was partly due to Arel's request, but also partly because he was very interested in this.

“Is it to open up a new route... to an unknown continent?”

The first thing that caught my eye after looking at the newly raised agenda was Duke Gast.

“Yes.”

Jeil nodded.

“Arel is not here, so I will explain instead.”

Saying that, Jeil explained the exploration project as he had heard from Arel beforehand.

The reason he explains instead is simple.

It's because Arel didn't come here.

Usually he doesn't attend meetings among nobles very much.

In the past, he was treated as a local feudal lord, so he was not called.

Things are different now.

Already, Arel's position was to the point of lightly suppressing the authority of most high-ranking aristocratic families.

However, Arel does not attend the royal meeting very often.

Other than that, hunting clubs and social churches are the same.

At first, some nobles disapproved of it or regretted it, and after saying that he hoped for his attendance.

The high-ranking nobles, who knew what had happened after Arel showed up in person at the next meeting, never thought of forcibly summoning him again after that.

“...So, it seems that Arel has planned a large-scale exploration project. Speaking of that, what do you guys think?”

Jeil asked for opinions, even formally.

In fact, he already knew the outcome of the meeting.

“How dare we oppose him and His Majesty’s will?”

“That's right.”

“Arel's will can be conveyed just by reading this. How can we go against that will?”

“That's right.”

“That's right.”

None of the nobles raised a dissenting opinion.

There was no particular reason to object.

To the end, this meeting is a procedure to understand them and ask for their understanding.

Since the cost was borne by Arell's territory, there was no way the kingdom's finances would be burdened.

There will be no one who does not know the importance of this exploration unless there is a fair amount of black eyes.

Even if it is burdensome in the first place, there is no one who dares to oppose it and wants to lose Chuck with Arel.

Currently, within the kingdom of Ernesia, the nobles are in a position to unknowingly connect with Arell and receive his favor little by little.

....As this is Arel's little consideration so that his will does not suffer opposition, there is no one here who does not know the meaning.

“your majesty? I am not against it, but I do have one question.”

” Something'?”

To the aristocrat who raised the question, Jeil allowed him to speak the question quietly. “Yes

, what kind of relationship will you have with

the continent you discovered as a result of your exploration... or with the country?”

“Relationship....

After understanding the meaning of the question, Jeil stroked his chin.

I noticed that it was not my intention to ask just out of curiosity.

That is what he wants to say.

The question is what attitude the expedition will take when it encounters an unknown country or continent that has nothing to do with the Kingdom of Ernesia.

“We should make a relationship for fair trade.”

Jeil smiled softly and said.

Regarding this, he too was curious, and he and Arel had already reached a conclusion.

“...Fair trade. Is that all?”

Some asked in a slightly sad voice.

That noble is the head of a family that has produced capable knights for generations.

In addition to that, the nobles of the family who were good at military power to a certain extent also secretly harbored a wasteful gaze.