"I mean ......."

"I think it's about building a village's own industry and having the means to make money from foreign currency ...... is a little different. Anyway, I think we should have a way to earn money.

2:30 pm.

After swimming in the river to cool off, Jin, Licia, Elsa, Belce, Saki, and the others were having a discussion in the conference room of Nido Castle.

Elsa was working as Jin's assistant. Bertsch was there as a reference for the management of Kurtz Village. Saki accompanied them.

Chief Giebeck was absent. He was sick in bed with a summer cold. Sally is taking care of him. Jin wished he could cure her with magic, but they both looked happy, so he decided not to.

"And then there's sanitation..."

"I see, that's for sure."

Licia had been a member of the rescue knight corps, so she must have realized how much taking care of hygiene helps one's health.

"...... I want that toilet in the village of Kaina."

Currently, the toilets in Kaina Village have at least <>,<>,<>,<> at the very least.

In other words, it eliminates the odor of toilet paper, decomposes excrement to the molecular level, and sterilizes it after cleaning it. The decomposition to the molecular level means that the excrement is reduced to carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and a small amount of minerals.

If the carbon is decomposed well, it becomes a black mass very close to coke, which can be used for boiling and cooking. This can be used for cooking.

Hydrogen and oxygen are not completely separated during decomposition, but left as water to avoid the risk of explosion. A small amount of minerals were dissolved in the water and used as fertilizer.

This is another magical application that can only be done by knowing the chemical formulas.

"Yes, considering the inspection and maintenance, I can give you a simplified version if you like ......."

"I can sell it to you."

Jin was about to say "I'll give it to you," but was interrupted by Bertsche.

Reinhardt had also asked Jin to sell the toilet for the village of Kurtz, and he was considering the price.

Jin initially offered to give it to him for free, but Reinhardt said that this was an unhealthy relationship for a lord, so they decided to make a deal for a reasonable price.

Jin would have preferred something more than money.

Bertsche knew this and warned Jin about it. Jin seemed to have noticed. He glanced at Bertsche and gave a small nod.

"We'll discuss the price and payment method again. ......"

For now, the necessary matters were discussed.

First of all, the pumps were to be installed and the toilets were to be replaced as soon as possible. In addition, Licia said,

"If there is a hot spring, I would like to build one. ......"

She also wanted to build a hot spring.

"Ah, yes, that's good, I'll go to Toka village. I will go to Toka village and check the hot spring veins and if I find one, I will build it for you.

"Thank you!"

Licia jumps up and down from her chair.

"But, of course, I'll pay you for the technique: ......!"

She also adds.

"I don't know about that, and I won't pressure you. Let's think about the industry in Toka Village, which is what you mentioned at the beginning.

If we can produce something special in Toka village, it will bring in some money, and we can get paid for it, depending on what it is.

"Well, the first thing I can think of is a mine.

Since there was an inad mine, there must be some useful minerals in the mountains around here. This too can be investigated in great detail using .

I asked Licia if there is anything else, but she said that the crops are not so different from those in Kaina, although she is not sure about the crops. I am not sure if any of the villagers can use engineering magic.

Well, it is not surprising after only half a month in the new post.

Well then, let's go to Toka village together tomorrow, shall we?

Thank you very much.

Jin-sama, please allow us to join you.

"Jin, I would like you to take us with you for our study."

Licia agreed to Bertsch and Saki's proposal.

So the next day Jin, Elsa, Saki, and Berthe went with Licia to the village of Toka.

"I brought you something to drink.

Just as we were finishing our conversation, Behle came in with a glass of juice.

"Here you go."

The juice was handed out to everyone, and if you looked closely, you could see bubbles. The glasses were made of crystal, so I could see the bubbles clearly.

"Jin-san, this is ......."

Licia looked at the juice she had never seen before with wonder.

"Oh, it's carbonated juice."

Her time as a public figure was over, so Jin returned to his usual tone.

"What?　Soda?"

"Yes. It's delicious."

Jin took a gulp of his own drink in front of Licia.

Jin had created a magical tool to extract helium from the air, and with a bit of fiddling, he could extract only carbon dioxide. So, for about a week now, low-carbonated juice has been popular in the village of Kaina.

The reason for the low carbonation was that the villagers who were not used to it started to choke and cough. There were two flavors, Citran and Ramon.

They are sold at the Nido Castle and the hot springs. The price is inexpensive, 3 tol (about 30 yen) per cup.

Butler is making and selling them now, but once they get going, he plans to hire a villager to do it for him.

Aside from that, Elsa, Saki, and Bertsch seemed to enjoy the drink, so Licia took a sip.

"...... eh."

A mouth popping sensation. The acidity and sweetness of the citran combined with the freshness in the throat.

"Delicious ......!"

I found myself drinking it all up in no time at all.

"It was delicious, Mr. Jin!

"That's good."

Licia looked at the empty glass,

"I guess this is what they mean when they say 'special product'. ......"

She muttered to herself.

* * * * * * * * * * * * *

The next day, July 17.

Jin and his friends departed for Toka village as scheduled.

Jin and Reiko, Elsa and Edgar, Saki and Aal, Bertsch and Neon. And Licia. All of them are golem horses.

The distance between the villages of Kaina and Toka is about 80 kilometers, and even if the roads are a little rough, a golem horse can make the trip in three to four hours.

Therefore, the group was able to arrive at Toka Village before noon.

"Jin-dono, welcome!

Gloria greeted them. She was to stay in Toka Village for the rest of July and assist Licia.

"What about the sword?　Is it done?

She mentioned the sword before she asked Licia, and she was chewing on it.

Yes, it's done. But Gloria, are you sure you want to leave Licia alone?

"Oh, ......"

She rushes over to Licia's horse and takes the wheel instead of the gag ....... Licia dismounted with a laugh and left her horse in Gloria's hands.

"Well then, let's take a break and have lunch."

Licia invites the group to the temporary lord's house next to the barracks. The villagers of Toka Village look at the group from a distance.

Some of them seemed to vaguely remember Jin's face, and the words <> were whispered here and there. None of them realized that Jin was the lord of Kaina Village.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry..."

The whispers reached the ears of Jin and the others, and Licia felt alone and out of place.

Licia is relieved when she enters the lord's house. Gloria, after tying the horses to the stables, received the sword from Jin, paid the 25 gold coins for it, and went out excitedly.

Both Jin and Licia were thinking in their hearts that he would be the vice-captain for a long time unless he recovered from his illness.

"I'll have lunch ready.

The villagers who were doing the menial work signaled to the others, and the three of them set out the food.

Among them was something that even Jin was not familiar with.

"......This is ......."

What was on the plate was apparently pasta.