22 Episode XXII: Conference

Takudo was in such a good mood that rarely anyone could tell that day.

That, too, should be because the time had finally come for him to lean his feelings towards the internal affairs he loved.

There have been a number of disturbing events here lately, such as the investigative team of the Holy King and the grasp of trends in neighbouring countries.

The margin of mind made possible by those coping paragraphs is helping to uplift his mood.

I was about to begin in a reasonably tense but relaxed atmosphere with the meetings that were about to take place now, whether the men themselves felt the king's mood to be worn.

"Thank you all for coming here so busy."

The chancellor is as Atu as ever.

I smile lightly and look around at the row attendants.

Gathering together is a heavy town in this country.

Old Mortar, Warrior Chief Gear, and Emr, who became secretary from his deputy.

In addition, Mary and her career as Takudo's caretaker. And naturally, there are Atu and Takudo.

"Now, this is the beginning of a fun and enjoyable internal affairs. Let's start with the status report. Architecture Officer"

"Yes, I'm Emr, the architect. Construction of the Royal Palace is currently complete and there is room for the workforce. Materials are also sufficient as we were dedicated to replenishing the lumber for the free period. We are ready for new construction."

"I see, thank you. I'd like to build something new while I can afford it."

I didn't know it would ring if I hit it. This is exactly what makes Atu snort with satisfaction, too, at her ability to quickly return the information she was looking for.

As Emr put it, there is currently room in the city's architectural capacity.

There are parts of the world where there is no hand in sparing a valuable workforce, but the fact is that an institution with a civilization called Mynogura brings a variety of benefits to the state.

Whatever you had, there was a desire to improve the facility first.

"Dear Takudou, would you like the next building to follow the previous meeting?"

"Yeah."

Takudo nods at Atu's question.

As a matter of fact, we are packing up talks with Takudo beforehand regarding Minogula's policy.

Nevertheless, holding the meeting in this way had the aim of assigning work to his ministers and distributing the efforts of Takudou and preventing them from missing out on the problems.

If it's on its current scale, it's still on its own if the state gets bigger.

Unlike the game, the realistic constraint of having to process a huge amount of information was driving the Takudou people into such an act.

"Then Emr. Next, build the Magic Laboratory. You have properties related to witchcraft, and the witchcraft unit consumes the least human resources. It's also our country's policy to focus on magic technology."

"I'm in awe. Then I'll tell the practitioners as soon as the meeting is over."

The candidate for the building just actually bothered my head. There were a number of appealing candidates such as Liquor Pond Flesh Forest, which increases the population growth rate instead of increasing food consumption, and Living Sprinkles, which gains defensive bonuses when an enemy unit is attacked by a city.

Both, however, were dismissed as taking time to be effective.

The Magic Laboratory was therefore chosen as a prerequisite for producing powerful magic units and increasing the magic output of the city.

The fact that the construction of this facility will be rushed despite the relatively low priority given to it in the original game play was also the fact that they are sensitive to threats and focused on increasing military power.

"Next up is Home Affairs - in terms of the resource situation...... who's in charge?

"I'm Emr and I work together. Domestic food supply is going well. Supplies of wood and stone, as well as iron products that cannot be produced, are also supplied with the help of the King. I was just wondering if it's still a little worse than consuming magic."

The reason the Dark Elves, who had just come with the minimum of what was around them, were able to create the shape of the city in such a short time was in Takudo's ability to summon supplies.

Unlike here, they are supplied with iron products, clothing, and a variety of other tools that are usually difficult to obtain by his power to produce the supplies of the former world.

Of course, it consumes a lot of magic, but today Minogula has a population of about 500 people.

Cost is not an issue if supply to this extent.

That said, this approach was also another forceful solution that was sparsely populated but thus universal.

"Emergency production by magic is too convenient, isn't it? That said, it is a necessary expense, so I will use it. Again, higher priority will be given to facilities and research that increase magic production capacity. I'll pay you more, thank you for your hard work..."

"Thank you"

Atu deplores the shortage of talent as he looks at Pecori and Emr lowering his head.

That said, the matter is still on the shelf. Time or some dramatic change of circumstances will solve the problem.

"So it was also about magic, and should we get a report about the researchers?"

"You're a weasel. At the end of this study, it was possible to use witchcraft at the military level. As it stands, the only thing you can use is Washi... powerful attack magic with ruined mana supplied by the Royal Palace! Well, based on the King's policy, I don't think we're going to actively use it."

"Right. The magic of ruin is convenient, but there is nothing useful in internal affairs..."

The technology of "Tactical Magic", which Old Mortar was studying as its center, is already capable of operation in action.

Timed well - no, it was completed at a calculated time, which brought a powerful military card to Minoghura that was immediately available due to synergies.

Further magic units can be produced at dawn developed by the next building, the Magic Institute. That way, we can expect more power.

Most importantly, as Atu puts on a troubled face, the magic of ruin can only be used for offensive purposes, so it was troubling as a minogula with an emphasis on internal affairs......

"Let's make it the" Six Elements "of the Magic System, even when it comes to research, as originally planned. This one may take a little while, but choosing another study won't do you much good..."

Now that I have studied the techniques of Refining and Fort Castle Architecture, there are few benefits and too few occasions to take advantage of them.

Takudo and Atu thought that the study of the magic system was still more attractive than that.

This makes Minogula a more and more magically biased state, but specialization in specific areas was also considered good because it is another orthodox national strategy.

"So last but not least, military personnel"

"I, the warrior chief, would like to report to you from Gear. The newly born force has a total of five foot longworms. It is mainly about survey assignments for the undeveloped areas in the vicinity. However, unlike the Great Curse Realm, the outside of the forest is flat. We value secrecy, so we can't look into the situation very boldly."

"Hmm. The surrounding information has been reported to my King on a case-by-case basis. It's also a little dangerous to continue the investigation any further while keeping it confidential. Foot worms should be around the sentinel around the country."

"It is my pleasure... to make another point as I cross. With regard to research, I think that if we complete the Advanced Hunting that we have previously told you about, [foot longworms] can evolve into [neck hunting worms], and we can ensure a more powerful military capability..."

Takudo and Atu roar inside to Gear's suggestion.

Once decided, it was a measure of timing equal to a foolishness, but the content of it is well worth considering, because it is also proof that soil is growing to think spontaneously under his ministry.

In fact, Advanced Hunting had risen as a candidate in prior consultation. Rather, it is normally the subject of research to be employed and properly researched.

Then why wasn't it hired? The reason is simple. Because there were no animals in this forest.

Around that point, I have just said that the gear is still there.

Atu later decides to give just a few novels and more praise and rejects the suggestion from Gear.

"It's a fascinating idea, but let's move on with the research as magically centered as it is. There is an urgent need to enhance magic-related technology overall. What is the status of production in Isla?

"I would like to report to you from Washi. Timber and food resources are already well secured. The production by the Human Meat Tree and the high nutritional value of the fruit produced by the King have produced good results. It's just a little behind schedule in terms of magic."

"Takudo, how about it?

All reports and policy decisions are made and questions are thrown whether there will be any problems.

Takudou looked at the situation with a moving face.

It explains the general flow to Atu, but it's all going on through their consultation.

That sight, in which they are faithful to the nation and intend to discharge their responsibilities with all their might, is a word of joy, something that even feels loving.

"I don't have a problem with this. Everybody's working really hard."

Everything beneath my subordinates drips my head deep into rare and long words.

All subordinates and the people understand that the king doesn't open his mouth very much. That's why I felt the weight of the word.

Filled with the joy that sprang up in his chest, the conference went deeper into its contents.

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Eventually, the time for home affairs is over, and the time has come for an agenda on reality that I do not really want to acknowledge.

In other words, it's a bunch of problems that bother their heads.

"Now let's talk a little bit about going out of the country. So far, there's been no movement in the Holy King's Quorum."

"Yes, we don't see any suspicious moves at the moment. He's still confused by the problems he's had in Northern states."

It was a question I asked Gear to confirm, but the answers I returned were also as if to confirm the status quo as she expected.

"That's good luck. So if we go at that pace with some delay, Isla's production is going to be complete without any problems. As for the hostile candidate countries, so far, Antai. The question that concerns me when it does is population enhancement, do you have any opinions on this?

"We believe we have our compatriots. I was wondering if we could clear up some of the worries that a great king would have if we were to take the form of welcoming those compatriots. - If we leave persuasion to this mortar, then surely our compatriots will hang their heads on the greatness and mercy of our king."

"Yes, my king also has deep sympathy for you Dark Elves' plight. Don't worry about that, I won't abandon you. So, to what extent do you expect your countrymen to be?

"Not so much. Probably a thousand or two..."

"Hmm, I see... even if we accept those people, there's not enough of them at all. - Mr. Takudou. If you have any wisdom in this matter."

Here Baton moved to Takudo.

I wanted at least 5,000 people for my initial plans. That is all we can do to enrich our knowledge base, and we can transfer our workforce to Ningenmodoki and worms.

But they say Dark Elves is fewer than you can imagine.

Plus, Old Mortar didn't seem to want to admit much, but there's no guarantee that they're all surviving.

Takudo, whose operation to accept weak dark elves and sell favors worked better than expected, accounted for the flavor. Unfortunately, they weren't a little lucky to get a second dojo.

"I knew it was on hold"

Takudou, who was explaining something to the twins, replied that only one word said that he would finally do his hand on his jaw for being told the story by Atu.

Apparently, even with the experience and brains he has, this problem is difficult to solve.

Rather, the opposite can be said of this situation as an anomaly.

If it's a regular game, you play it for decades, centuries.

It was a natural recognition that the population would increase naturally in such a long in-game time.

It's also impossible to think of a way to increase the population quickly because it's suddenly not enough.

"Doesn't it still work that way? You guys make more kids."

The population is directly linked to national power. I throw my dissatisfaction at Old Mortar and Gear with an atu look at a situation where I can't see the thread of the resolution despite the fact that the biggest neck exists.

But sometimes the reality is harsh on her. In other words, it is just as answered by Emr instead.

"Lord Atu. These two... are not married."

"" Because work is family ""

Emr sighs like a shudder, and the two slap their chests in a face full of themselves.

Yeah, this is the kind of guy who sings bachelor. The so-called race of total unwillingness to marry.

Atu, who judged as such and gave up early, asks Emr, who is likely to agree on this occasion.

"Really? Then Emr, you have to work hard..."

"I, um, I'm looking for a lover..."

…………

There's nothing more we can do about this.

Atu's judgment ran out of it. I think a woman named Emr has a hot vibe, but I guess there are a lot of difficult things in her position.

Atu hastily changes the subject as he begins to regret that he has poorly poked at the Dark Elves' romantic circumstances.

"Ko, let's not talk about this! I'm out of line! Next! Next! Decide on your policy about neutral state Fawncavn! That's the point!

Temporarily loose tension tightens at once.

I could also say that it is the handling of this city just outside this great curse world as a matter of urgency that determines their fate.

There can be a worst war if you misrespond. The status quo, where the opponent's national power is unknown, the choice alone had to be avoided at all costs.

"As far as you're concerned, I'm reporting that apparently the city in question is on some sort of strict alert."

A report came up from the gear that divides everything in the army as a warrior chief.

When I realized that the contents showed the complexity of the situation, I frowned uniformly.

"Rigorous posture? Does that mean our presence is exposed?

"No, it will be a far-sighted confirmation, but we have sporadically confirmed a goblin raid. Apparently, we're keeping our guard tight against subhuman and other barbarians."

Barbarians basically refer to hostile units that do not belong to the state.

In "Eternal Nations" it was like a disturbing bug that was common in the early stages, but Atu decided, listening to the explanation, that it was apparently something similar to this world.

It's not so hard to destroy, but there's still not one when scouts and such are attacked.

It's a lot of trouble that you have to form an army to deal with it.

However, some barbarians have special abilities.

Pleasure where you killed him, but it's not about buying the wrath of some force. Atu inflates his plan with his heart that if the time is right, he can destroy it.

The destruction of a wide variety of units increases the power of Atu.

Whatever you have, she has to be powerful. That is the mission she imposed on herself, but therefore.

"It just seemed very difficult to deal with, and this one I was looking at was a glitch"

That? and Atu tilted his neck.

I did say the raid was goblin. Destruction should be easy given the level of technology in this world if it is.

That unbelievable situation haunts her head.

"Won't reinforcements come from my own country?"

"From what I've confirmed, it's a city in the shape of an enclave, so hey, I guess I can't march reinforcements. Or the same situation in my own country… etc."

"Hmm... he said the march was tight because of the enclave. Is this area so high risk of barbarians?

"There are relatively many sub-people due to undeveloped areas. Goblins, oaks, and then cobolts."

"But it's hard to imagine a barbarian attacking a city, old Mortar. If the army in the march happens to run into each other, you'll have the recklessness to attack the city with them."

That and this and Gear and Old Mortar start skipping opinions.

It just turns out that there doesn't seem to be very constructive results and I'm not sure in the end.

"You don't have enough information at the moment. If you are being attacked by barbarians more than that, there is a possibility that refugees are occurring. If we can embrace them well, we might be able to increase our population."

Not all cities usually have the proper defense capabilities in the state.

Cities of some size can prevent external enemies with robust construction such as stone exterior walls, but this equals defenselessness if this is a village dominated by agriculture and pasture, etc.

Naturally if the expulsion of the barbarians cannot be carried out satisfactorily, it is they who bear the brunt of the damage, and the ultimate natural theory is that even if they are lucky enough to flee, they will produce refugees who are not going to go.

Even the state can have it. I'm a refugee, but luckily this one has extra land and food.

If it is even acceptable to be evil, the only thing you need to do will be prepare yourself.

Though this proposal, which was often explained in the face, was given by Atu in a sneak way by Takudo.

"Lord Atu, is it not possible for those refugees to betray you?

"You just have to monitor it. If we place our troops in the city, we can contain the national insurgency. Minogula's unit… Takudou, who has not yet been summoned, has a role to play."

"Oh! That's reliable!

I dared to skip the explanation that it looks a little arry...

Because it was critical safe in Atu. Of course it is unknown if that goes hand in hand with the sensibilities of the dark elves.

Nevertheless, its performance comes with origami. Units of the type known as Brain Eaters have the ability to raise urban security as a secondary effect.

It was a unit that could be produced by the technical lifting of the next point, and was treasured in a dedicated defensive style of play because of the medical unit that healed the wounds of other units.

"And if our own peace is promised, then I wouldn't think of betraying you that way. Isn't that right?

"I thought you were right."

"It's time to get in friendly contact with one country or another and move on. If you can sell thanks, fine, if you're hostile. Well, that's the time. If you can get it in any way, I'd love to, but, well, let's not have high hopes."

Everyone nodded at the words.

Agree with Atu and show endorsement of the policy.

That would mark the end of the meeting.

"Then you've got it together. The next turn - whoa, the next policy is to send a messenger to Fawncavn, a neutral country. We won't rush you, so think of ways you can get in touch as amicably as possible."

I didn't dare bring it up on the subject, but Atu - no, the reason Takudo has so much focus on the city is simple.

Dragon veins exist in the city.

Dragon Pulse Hole, a map resource that produces mana, has to get whatever it takes.

Hopefully it will end amicably, but there will be many ways.

A pioneering way to add a rare and aggressive policy to your choices.

When Minoghura was first recognized as a nation, it was right there.

= Message = = = = = = = = = = = = =

Architectural facilities, research items have been newly selected.

Architectural! [Magic Institute]

Research in progress! [Six Elements]

In production! [Isla, Queen of All Worms]

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