Chapter 451: Savage Land Development Project 4

Chapter 451: Savage Land Development Project 4Once everyone had finished exchanging greetings, the discussions began immediately.

We discussed the location of the city-to-be in the Northern Savage Lands between Wedgefort and Yggurle Kingdom.

First, Yggurle Kingdom’s Prime Minister Balza talked about how much they were requesting that I make.

「We would like to avoid increasing Iruma-dono’s workload too much.」

「It is embarrassing to say, there are still many Elves who envy and begrudge Takumi-sama. If Takumi-sama builds majority of the new city......」

「The rebels would emerge.」

According to Lord Balza and Princess Mimir, there was a certain amount of people who did not find it amusing that I was a human yet I was the Keeper of the Sanctuary and the Protector of the Spirit Tree. Princess Mimir said a certain number, but by some chance, the number of displeased people might have been a lot.

「As such, what we would like to request of Valkyra Kingdom and Iruma-dono are the city walls and road maintenance until the city.」

「If possible, may me request the soil be prepared inside the walls?」

「Umu, that much is adequate. What do you think, Iruma-dono?」

Having heard of the request from Lord Balza and Princess Mimir, Lord Simon asked me if I thought there was any issue with it.

「That is fine on my side. Now, about the location you’re selecting......」

「About that location, ideally speaking, we would like it to be at the halfway point between our country and Wedgefort, but because of an issue with the water supply, it is far closer to our country.」

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「It looks like we will not need that many stones.」

「You’re right. Instead, should we sell it to Yggurle Kingdom? Well, it could be used for something.」

On our way back from the Wedgefort Castle, Sophia said that we didn’t need the stones we got, but the stocks could be used for something, so there’s no problem.

「Why not use cobblestone on the road?」

「I wonder if we’ll have enough cobblestone for the entire distance of the road that I am assigned. It will eat up some magic power, but that’d mean I wouldn’t have to go through the trouble of paving the entire road surface into stone.」

Maria asked if we’d make use of the stones for the cobblestone road, but it would take more time to secure enough stones for the quota.

「How about we go back to the Sanctuary for now, then we’ll decide which members would go?」

「Indeed. Let’s ask Akane and Laeva what they they want to do.」

Myself and Sophia escorting me are confirmed, and Maria would join when she has time. She was apparently busy making clothes with Kaede. Marnie would participate for the entire time to take care of my needs. Obviously, we couldn’t bring maids into the Savage Lands. I think Laeva’s response would depend on how much work she has.

It would be half the size of our fort, so even if the road placement was included, it wouldn’t take that long.

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