"Temma, what's more important to ask now that you've built ten empty moats... do you need them so much?"

"If this is the case, I think the zombies will fill it soon." Rather, if you're only thinking about defense, you might not be able to do it this much. ”

"Brother, I think Temma is right." Well, in fact, if you slow down your progress in this moat, you'll be using a magic tactic that will slow down your numbers. ”

"Hmm... in that way, I guess I'll need multiple positions like this one?"

"Yeah, well... I'll take care of the funds, please."

Zayn, who came to see the empty moat in two days as planned, seemed to feel that it would be in the way of the Knights, but I felt that the moat would be immediately filled with 10,000 to 20,000 groups.

Lyle was only involved in the military, so she immediately concurred with my thoughts, but Zayn couldn't seem to understand until he was explained in more detail... or she was concerned about the cost of building this position.

As for the cost, Lyle was desperately preaching the necessity of the position, so eventually I was able to get Lyle to deliver it almost exactly as Lyle requested... but when purchasing materials, I was reminded to accept all checks by Zayn or Zayn's designated subordinates, and to mobilize knights and soldiers or cheap contractors for the work on the moat and moat... In other words, I was asked to nominate me or to find a place to undertake the work for the same amount of wages as me.

”Thank you, brother... that's why I'm asking you, Temma”

It seemed like Lyle had already decided that I would take on,

"Lyle... do you mind if I report this attitude to your mother?"

Zain-sama bewitched me and apologized. She was desperately asking Maria-sama to keep it to herself.

“Even if we're going to turn to Temma and other vendors, we're going to get a lot of people out of the military. In front of the vendor, you can roughly figure out how many people you can get out of the army, so calculate right away!"

Ryo, got it, brother!

Even though he was supposed to be the same in the position, he could not defy the power relationship between his brothers. Lyle ran to talk to the army cadre who accompanied Lyle in the way of being slapped on the ass by Zayn.

"Now, Temma, I need to ask you something before Lyle is gone..."

Zain-sama confirmed that Lyle-sama was far enough apart, and then she opened her mouth casually. I felt that the way it was said was somewhat difficult to hear, so I wondered if I wanted to talk about money.

How likely are you to think that the boreholes and positions you plan to build in the future will not withstand the zombie herds, and that the interior of the King's City will become a battlefield?

Is it possible that a swarm of zombies will go around (...) and (...) enemies?

"Yes, it is."

Apart from the herd of zombies... this means that reformers can use the confusion to storm a coup or even to attack with Rich, who might be leading the zombies.

In response to that question,

"I think more than 50%. Rather, it might be better to assume that it will definitely become a battlefield.”

"I knew it...."

If it was just a swarm of zombies, I thought the odds were about 50%. It was true that Rich was a strong opponent, and there was no guarantee that he could win with me and Grandpa, but I could expect the Knights and Adventurers to help me next, so I wouldn't be pushed by the numbers. Even if we lose a few battles, I think we are winning in quality, and I can count on the support of Din, Jang, and other people who are used to fighting Jin.

For that reason, I'm sure that if we create a line of defense around the capital, we'll be able to fight to our advantage. The only concern is how far Rich's strength will rise, but if it's as strong as the last fight, I'll be able to buy myself enough time if I fight in full force, and I don't think I'll lose if I fight with my grandfather alone.

However, if the traitors attacked Rich and the Zombie herds from behind or from the interior of the King's city while they were dealing with them, it would be difficult even to capture the Zombie herd. Even if it wasn't, if a coup d 'état were to take place in the interior of the king's city, the king's city would have become a battlefield at that point.

"The fact that the interior of the royal capital becomes a battlefield means that the first targets are father and mother... Tema, if the interior becomes a battlefield, it will be almost a lost battle." At that time, at the very least, either Teda or Luna, and preferably either your brother or Lyle, will be kept in a row (...) to escape (...) to escape (...) to (...) "

Not the King and Mary?

“That's right. If I can afford it, I'd like my mother to take me there, but if I can afford it, Temma will be holding the coup before I run away.”

There is no doubt that the king and queen are the icons of the country, but Master Zayn would like to see them killed and give priority to Tedda and Luna.

Is that so, Master Zayn is sure that I will escape in such a situation?

"In the past, Temma would not only help my father and mother, but also my sister-in-law and I would try to help Mizaria, but now Temma has more to prioritize than us. If I had been forced into such a situation, Mizaria alone would have tried to escape.”

Then I'm even more concerned that Mizaria-sama is not among those I want you to prioritize.

To answer my question like that, Master Zayn,

"However, as a royalty, I am also in a position to consider leaving the royal bloodline in case. Therefore, either Teda or Luna, who are likely to be able to connect the next royal family, must definitely be allowed to escape. Only Temma could get the two of them out of here and protect them. If that's the case, I'd appreciate it if you could help me think of it as my father's and mother's last wish."

I bowed my head.

I promised Zain-sama with a serious expression that I would do my best, and Zain-sama's expression was a little relieved. However, when I continued to ask what Mizaria-sama was going to do,

“We've already discussed that with Mizaria. And if we do, we're going to end up together."

Zayn seemed to have the lowest priority for himself and Mizaria-sama. Since it's about Zain-sama, I thought it might be just Mizaria-sama, but since Isabella-sama and Maria-sama have lowered their priority, there may be no exceptions. Instead, it would be that we would be together at that time.

"Just keep what we talked about here a secret." If Lyle or Tedda knew about this, they would rebel. ”

When the two of them learn this story, it is obvious that Zain-sama will rebel as he says. However, Lyall should be the next crown prince anyway, and Tedda might be a problem as a royal family.

"In case the time comes, I will drag you there, but don't worry."

"Please."

I can't say that I can definitely help you, but when I decided to do everything I could, I shook hands with Zain-sama,

Brother, I've roughly put out the number of positions and the number of people I think I can put out!

Lady Lyle ran out loud.

Lyle saw me and Zain-sama shaking hands, and for a moment, she looked strange, but she immediately put it back and gave Zain-sama a piece of paper with numbers written on it.

"Rejected. Still too dependent on temma." At the very least, I'll give you these times. And there's no detail on why we need this number, not even in terms of the number of positions. I can't give you a budget like this. "

and instantly rejected it through his eyes. Then, I took Lyle to the military cadres (and the finance cadres I brought in) and started an extraordinary meeting. I was invited to the meeting for some reason... but it seems that both the military and finance executives decided that I was the person needed for the meeting, and they asked for my opinion normally.

As a result of the meeting, I decided to take charge of only the foundation of the borehole, as I could not build half of the first level of positions in the army's required budget.

Although the foundation is said to dig at some depth and width, it is planned to be used as a moat as it is, so the army can concentrate on the ground part such as the bowl, and even after the ground part is formed, the hand is added to the dig, and it is judged that it is sufficient to meet the zombie herd.

It's a way to use a golem, so even though it's not very burdensome... it's annoying to have too many of them.

"Well, I can only say I'm sorry... but instead, I don't know what to say, but it should be easy to do the job because I let my men mark the work schedule ahead of time."

Lady Lyle says,

"Lyle... it's only natural for the military to do that." Temma, I assure you that the royal family will pay me and Lyle personally as soon as things settle down. As for the work cost, it is impossible to pay the full amount, but I have arranged to pay some of it right away. As early as today, we'll be able to give it to them. I'm going to pay the rest as soon as possible. "

As soon as the meeting is over, Master Zayn has sent some of his men back to the capital to make paperwork for my reward. I didn't specify the amount, but it seems to be a very small amount that can be paid immediately under the authority of the Lord of Finance, so if there is nothing else, I can receive it today or tomorrow. As far as I'm concerned, I'm not in a hurry, but it seems to be Zayn's sincerity. At the same time, it also means that you personally pay for it.

I didn't say what it was about the royal family and personal rewards, but I don't think it's somehow financial, so I think it's probably like tax exemption... or I don't have any trouble with the money so far, so I'd appreciate it. Well, I can't ask you to do that.

I didn't know what I was getting, but I was done talking about the reward, so I had a meeting about the work, and then I flew right to my position.

Lyle's men were on standby during the first meeting to prepare me for the task. As a result, the work proceeded more smoothly than expected, and three places were completed during the day, and the remaining seven places were completed the following day.

Since there are three boreholes of about 500 meters per location, it is a fraction of the size of the first position, but since it is not intended to be defended there, it may hinder the movement of the kingdom if it is made larger. Moreover, because these areas were to be intercepted in the Royal Capital, the aim was to slow down the zombie herd's progression rate and reduce the number of them slightly, so instead of making them into elaborate structures, they would make a simple fence to complete them. However, I will not be involved because the military and the contractor arranged by the military will do the work.

Welcome back.

"Oh, it was earlier than I thought." I just finished when Temma asked me to do it. "

Back in the Mansion, just as Grandpa and Amur were coming out of the front door, they joined the bowl. Everything I asked for was over, so I was about to do some exercise.

“I'll write down how much to give to who, so you can read it later.”

Having said that, Grandpa threw me a few bundles of paper.

I saw them off to the garden, and I read what was written on the paper that was given to my grandfather, and when I entered the dining room where someone else was supposed to be,

"Ah! Welcome back, Temma-san"

Primera was eating. Although it was a halfway time, Primera's appetite seems to have increased recently, and she is increasing the number of meals she can eat without being forced to. Well, it seems that there is no particular problem at the moment, because the amount of meals per meal is small, and even if you add all of them together, it is about as small as Jeanne's. Rather, when it comes to childbirth, I think it might be better to increase the amount of exercise in order to improve my physical strength... I personally think, but at the same time, Aura who eats the extra amount as a taste, thinks it would be better to increase the amount of exercise in the future.

Do you want to eat Temma-sama too?

You feel something from my gaze, Aura stops you and recommends the rest to me. If Aina sees this scene, she says, "Who would recommend the leftovers to the Lord!" I may be angry with Aura, but it's not something that bothers me (unusual), so I decided to have it prepared without saying anything about it. Incidentally, the moment I said "eat", Aura wanted to be sorry because it was easy to understand.

Temma-san, is that the report of what Grandpa was doing?

As I finished my meal and read the rest of the report, Primera tended to hesitate to ask me if I was concerned about the report. I didn't write anything to hide, and it is something that can be said to have something to do with the primera, so when I gave it to the reader, two people peered into each piece and read it. This may also be a reason for preaching from Aina's point of view, but as you can see from the fact that Primera herself made it visible to Aura without saying anything, this is also a normal sight at home... whether it's good or bad.

The report contains information on the address of the people of Kukri village, the distance to the Otori family, and figures on how much weapons and food they plan to give to anyone in case the capital is caught in the middle of a war.

If the King's City becomes a battlefield, the Otori family will be gathered to engage, or all of them will escape from the King's City, but depending on where they live, they may be delayed in escaping, and they may not be able to come to their homes. That's why I decided to give you weapons and food to improve my chances of survival.

“I appreciate you writing about the Duke of Sangha, but I don't think it's okay. I think Niisama is hiding it, but he's definitely preparing for the worst. Likewise, the Marquis of Sammons and the House of the Houston Margins are famous. I already lend a lot of golems, so I think it's enough to lend the missing amount at the time of the rendezvous. On the contrary, we should increase the number of royals. Even if the Royal Capital suffers catastrophic damage, if there is even one royalty left, it can be revived.”

Primera has proposed the same thing as Zain-sama. I feel a little cold towards my parents (Albert), but the need to go out of my way to lend a hand where I can afford it is probably thin. Instead, it seems that it is better to move for the sake of the royal insurance and the later cause.

"Actually, Zain-sama said the same thing." In the worst case, I was told to protect either Tedda or Luna. ”

Speaking like that, Primera nodded like, "I knew it."

"Then perhaps we should correct the numbers immediately and have a discussion with the royal family." In some cases, it is possible to evacuate from the capital and rendezvous in different places, so I think it is necessary to select candidates and routes for evacuation. "

Primera told me that I would be able to afford the support for the three houses for the time being, so I blanked it out and capped the support for the royal family.

“When it comes to the price, make sure the people in Kukri are safe after the rendezvous. When you're in a group, the first thing you're going to get is a weaker person to kill you. I don't think the Guards, who know Tenma and Merlin well, will turn the Otori family into enemies, but I don't know what to do when they are cornered to the brink, and I think they will choose to cut off the ends of the Knights who don't know the circumstances easily. In order not to do so, I will ask you to pledge your safety in the name of the royal family. Next, during your escape, you must officially acknowledge that the Otori family is not under the complete authority of the royal family, but is in an equally close position. I think it will make the people of Kukri more secure.”

It doesn't matter when everything else is over, but I told Primera that she should only promise the two things in advance and leave them in the form of a contract if possible.

That doesn't mean that the royal family can't be trusted in extreme circumstances, but that they can better suppress the soldiers and knights under those circumstances. In other words, if you treat people close to your alliance and close to them, you may be hostile to me or your grandfather, and you may not be able to protect your royal family.

In fact, I think it is unlikely that such a situation (a situation in which the people of Kukuri village flee from the capital in a group, and the people in the middle of it meet irrational eyes) will occur, but it was Primera's idea that it was not enough to prepare for it.

"All right, let's talk to the kings as soon as possible, including what I said."

It's a little late today, so I decided to ask the kings about their plans for tomorrow and set a date for discussion.

I don't know what the outcome of the discussions with the kings will be, but I think it is highly likely that they will approve the terms. At any rate, the Golem alone is going to be a lot of force. You'll be on our side, so you'll be able to accept it in limited circumstances.

After that, I broke up with Primera to take a bath, told Grandpa what I had just discussed, and went to the garden to ask him to accompany me to the discussions with the kings. I... I forgot to tell him that I wanted the two of them to discuss and accompany me to the discussions, because I lost sight of the timing of the conversation.

After all, I told my grandfather what I had discussed with Primera just before I left the day I promised the kings (two days after I discussed with Primera). Well, in the carriage on the way to the Imperial Castle, my grandfather roughly understood, and in the middle of the discussion, he followed me and at the same time he was engaged with Ernesto in Norinori (Adribe tried to extract the reward from Ernesto personally).

Incidentally, the Otori family refused any assistance other than medicine (weapons and food), but they fully accepted the conditions for escape. As I thought, if a large number of golems are on our side, it's only natural to insist on a near-equal footing, saying that there is nothing wrong with being on the royal side.