Territory Pioneering 1
In the dead of night, we arrived at our destination.
The biggest problem facing my life right now is the territory I was given, Radius Grasslands. Its also the location of the battlefield where I fought soldiers of the Pussy Republic just days ago. Even with our little detour, we managed to arrive here within a day of leaving the capital.
This place looks different at night, doesnt it?
Yeah, I get what you an.
We were standing atop a high hill looking down over the featureless plains beneath us.
There wasnt much to the land and I understood how difficult the task that lay before was, but I still felt a sense of pride. The sa feeling I had when I purchased my ho in Kalis.
Everything you can see from here is land granted to you by His Highness.
Its spacious yet cramped at the sa ti.
From atop the hill, I could see the entirety of my land. Even with the only light being provided by the moon, I could still see everything. Bodies that had been blown to pieces, bits of flesh and at, and destroyed armour and weapons littered my land.
The grasslands stretched from the hill we were standing on to the forest that led to Tricklis. The Pussy Republic bordered the rest of my territory. One of the problems with this territory is that it partially stretches out into a forest that lies within the borders of the Pussy Republic.
Basically, my territory is a flat piece of land sandwiched between two large forests and many hills.
The border with the Pussy Republic has no wall or anything indicating where my land ends and the Pussy Republic begins.
It would be nice if I had sothing similar to the wall along the U.S.-xico border but nothing convenient like that exists.
I could see a watchtower off in the distance that was clearly within the Pussy Republics borders but Im guessing that tower is just used by the Pussy Republic to watch for any potential invasions.
Even lower ranked nobles like barons usually arent given such difficult territories to manage.
I didnt think so.
Considering Ive lived in a one-room apartnt for most of my life, being told that all of the land before is mine sounds amazing. But if I were told that I need to earn fifty gold per month using just this land, Id say thats an impossible idea.
I was basically given a vast, empty plot of land and told to turn it into Shinjuku over the course of the next year.
This will be almost as difficult as trying to open a new business in Tokyo and make it a success.
Well, theres no point agonizing over whats already happened. Ill just have to work my hardest going forward. I also dont want that Pri Minister to get whatever it is hes aiming for.
Its what weve been given and it cant be helped now. We just need to do our best.
D-Do you have any idea of where we should start?
I wonder.
Without towns or villages, we cant utilize the natural resources found in the hills or rivers. Crops arent an option either. We dont have enough ti to grow them before the taxes will be due. Every solution I can think of requires sothing my territory lacks.
Tourism could be an option, but the bloody fields and rotting corpses probably wont be a huge draw. Actually, with all of the rotting corpses, the plague is a real concern. Wait, are there zombies in this world?
By the way, Ester-san, is it just or does the ground appear to be glowing?
E-Eh? Oh, it is!
I thought it may just be my vision playing tricks on . It must not have been visible during the day when we were last here.
It looked as if the entirety of the grasslands was emitting a pale glow. The darkness swallowed up the surroundings, but the grasslands were just barely lit up enough for to see the ground from up high. The light was just slightly brighter than that of a firefly.
At first, I thought it may just be the light from the moon reflecting off the ground, but the light completely disappeared outside the boundary of the grassland. Theres no doubt that the grassland itself is emitting this dim light.
Is this a magical phenonon?
Ive never heard of anything like it.
I see.
Just because she hasnt heard of it doesnt an it isnt a known phenonon.
It wouldve been helpful if I brought the noble mage along.
Im going to go down there and get a closer look.
I-Ill co with!
You should stay here, Ester-san. Theres a chance it could be dangerous.
Then I should be with you!
fine. Just make sure to stay by my side.
Ah! Y-Yes! I will always stay by your side! Ill never leave!
I flew down from the hill with the loli bitch by my side.
The mont we landed on the ground, a soothing feeling enveloped my body. It reminded of the feeling I get when sinking into a hot bath or breathing in fresh morning air.
W-What is this?
It feels very minor, but I think I can feel the exhaustion leaving my body.
Whats causing this?
Theres no hot spring in sight.
The temperature is the sa here as it was on the hill or in the forest.
it feels refreshing.
Yeah, I feel the sa.
It felt like I had been soaking in a hot bath for a while.
It feels great.
There was one possibility I thought of that could be the source of this feeling.
Umm, d-doesnt this remind you of.
She seems to be thinking the sa thing as .
Was this caused by you repeatedly using your recovery magic? The area thats shining covers the area of the battlefield. Plus, this glow and warm feeling remind of the magic you use.
Its strange, but I was thinking the sa thing.
Ester-chan looked excited just by hearing agree with her.
It might be possible for us to use this!
R-Really!?
Yes.
But Ill need a lot of help to make it possible.
***
After examining my territory, we travelled to Tricklis.
Again, I held Ester-chan in my arms as we flew. It didnt take long for the city I had left a few days ago to co into view. Its still late. The entire town looked asleep aside from the entertainnt district.
For now, our destination is the Adventurers Guild.
We managed to make it in just before they closed for the night.
Oi, oi, I dont care who you are. Were closed for the day.
There was a bald, macho man standing opposite us behind a counter.
His eyes quickly landed on Ester-chan.
W-What business does a noblewoman such as yourself have here at this hour?
The bald man was almost yelling at us when we entered and he was trying to look as scary as possible, but the mont he saw Ester-chan, his body went stiff and he dropped the tough guy act.
But, it isnt Ester-chan that has business with him.
Excuse , do you have a way to get into contact with Gonzalez?
what could a noble need Gonzalez for?
The macho clerk looked cautious of us.
The Twilight Company has a close relationship with the commoners of Tricklis, but the nobility of Tricklis appear to dislike them.
I was reminded of the Great Thief.
But she isnt important right now.
Can you tell him that Tanaka needs to speak with him?
Tanaka, you say?
I t him before but he didnt seem to recognize my na or face.
He was here when I first arrived and I also ordered food from him with the Dark Elf. There were many other adventurers at the ti and Im sure he sees dozens of people a day so I guess it cant be helped.
Yes. Hell know to find with just that.
Is that all?
If you get in contact with him, tell him to find us at Tricklis castle.
The lords castle?
Yes.
oh, all right.
He still didnt look sure of us, but, with Ester-chan still by my side, he nodded obediently.
Then, we should be leaving.
I bowed and turned to leave.
But I spotted soone entering the store from the way we ca in.
Manager, sorry for the late visit, but I wanted to speak with you more about that matter we discussed the other day.
Ah.
Its Gonzalez.
Gonzalez has co to visit.
Oi, is that you Tanaka? What are you doing here so late?
Ah, Gonzalez, you ca at a good ti.
His huge muscles arent just for show. He mustve been out working hard late at night. A familiar wild smile ran across his face when he noticed us. This macho guy looks cool today too.
This is a great coincidence.
Were you looking for ?
Yes, Gonzalez, I actually wanted to speak with you. I know its late at night, but can you spare a little of your ti? Its an ergency.
It must be serious for you to be looking for so late at night.
If its too much trouble, we can et tomorrow.
No, its fine.
Are you sure? Thank you very much.
Well, this shop is closing. We can head out to the Twilight Companys base if youd like. You and that noblewoman will be welco there.
That would be great.
Good. A place to begin the discussions.
Good. Then, let finish up here and we can head out.
Sounds good.
This is a crucial mont that very well may decide the success of my territory. I have to do my best.
***
The Twilight Companys base was located along the border where the slums and the downtown area of Tricklis t. It was a brick building around fifty tres square and three stories high. We travelled south from downtown along a small back alley. If we kept heading south wed end up in the slums. This seed like the perfect location for a group of outlaws to set up a base.
Well, its nothing fancy, but feel free to make yourself at ho.
We were now in the parlour on the second floor.
Ester-chan and I were sitting on a sofa across from Gonzalez who was sitting on his own. There was a short table between us.
There were three glass cups filled with amber liquid resting on the table. They gave off a sweet aroma that tickled my nostrils.
Im sorry for troubling you so late at night.
I really dont mind. I was up anyway and its to help you.
Well, I appreciate it none the less.
So, did you two finally decide to run off together into the night?
R-R-Run off together. Thats not..
Gonzalezs attempt at a joke caused the pure bitchs face to turn red.
She didnt seem to hate that idea at all.
Thats not what this is about. Actually, I wanted your help with
Its already late at night so I wanted to get straight to the point. But, just as I was ready to explain whats going on, the door to the parlour slamd open followed by the sound of small footsteps slapping against the wood floor.
I looked over and saw
Gon-chan, welco hooomm~! Ive been waiting all night for you, Gon-chan! too! I never even went to sleep! Welco ho, Gonzalez-san. Oi, Gonzalez, c-can we practice with the sword so more tomorrow?
You children, cant you see Gonzalez-san has visitors? Gon-sama, would you bless with your company tonight? Gon-chan~! Gon-chan~! Ah~, thats unfair! I want to have Gon-chans child!
A young girl here, a young girl there. A few young won ran in chasing after them. Oh, theres also a few young boys.
What kind of beautiful loli harem is this?
Nearly two dozen children ca running into the parlour.
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