Ernst Shawlo, the next Emperor of the Shawlo Empire.

He is currently on a tour of the countryside.

This is amazing!

"Yes, Your Highness, it's a thread made by a recently discovered subterranean spider.

Tenkunhan Therese answered.

This is the town of Bundalot in the Marquisate of Theoderic.

A factory has been built there to process the threads of the ground spider, and Tengkhunhan is the technical director of the factory.

Grand spiders were thought to be extinct, but they still live in the mountains of Mitsuho. We have bred them and imported them to our country.

Do you have farms in our country?

Yes. We are still only running a trial operation, but it is located on the mountainside of Mount Baksa.

Baksa is a mountain further west of Bundarlot, also in the territory of the Marquis of Theoderic.

"I'd like to see that, too. ......"

But, as expected, that hope is unlikely to be fulfilled.

"Your Highness, I'm sorry, but I can't do that."

"Hmm, I see... ......"

After that, I was shown the products made from the threads of the ground spider, namely ground spider resin (GSP) and ground spider silk (GSS ), made from the threads of ground spiders (ground spiders).

"Various products are made from these."

The GSS is used not only for high quality clothing but also for knight's coats, he explained.

"It is not only strong but also flame-resistant. Moreover, it does not dissolve in the dissolving liquid that demons spit out.

"Wow, it's an amazing material."

It is an excellent material that can withstand various acids, alkaline solutions, hydrogen fluoride, and gigantopods.

We can even make cups like this.

"Wow!"

This is a GSP (ground spider resin).

"The cost still has to come down before it can be widely used.

* * * *

Shoro is a large country.

The climate varies from region to region.

One day we went to Hatata, a town on the dry road (Trockenbahn).

It is a dry area with little rainfall.

You see how short the eaves are?　That's because there is not much rain.

"Oh, that's why!"

For His Highness Ernst, everything he sees and hears is unusual.

"Ah, because of the scarcity of rain, water is precious in this town, isn't it?"

"Yes. Your Highness, please take a good look around.

We are not just reading or hearing stories, but seeing with our own eyes, hearing with our own ears, and touching with our own hands. The wise Ernst had realized over the past few days that this was such a precious opportunity.

"I'm staying at this inn today."

The group entered the two-story inn, a rarity in the town.

"Welcome!

The innkeeper brings us a rinse.

It's a service unique to this dusty region.

"I see."

The girl went back to get the rinse once more, because it was not enough for everyone.

As Ernst watched, she was pumping water from a pump in the courtyard of the inn.

"What is that?"

"That is a deep well pump that was installed by Reinhard Randall and Jin Nido a long time ago," the innkeeper explained.

The innkeeper explained.

"Heh. ......"

Ernst felt even more respect for Jin, who was able to create such tools.

And he deeply wonders what it means to improve the lives of the people.

* * * * * * * * *

One day, Ernst and his group visited Ismar, the gateway to the west.

"Wow, it's very lively!

"It's been growing since diplomatic relations with Mitskho were formalized about a year ago.

"Your aunt is very impressive. ......"

Ernst understands that this is the achievement of his aunt, the female emperor.

"That's great. What about me? ......"

These thoughts are the groundwork for the next emperor, much to the chagrin of the man himself.

Unaware of Ernst's thoughts, the town of Ismar is bustling with activity.

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

......

Are you tired, Your Highness?

Emilia Float von Galarroa, a member of the Kingsguard, is concerned about Ernst, who sighs.

"Yes, a little bit. ......"

The next destination is Banne, but on the way there is the village of Kaltz.

"Kaltz village?　Uh, the estate of Reinhard Randall?

Ernst had a good idea of the route he was going to take this time.

"Yes, they say there is a hot spring there.

"Hot springs? ...... hot water gushing from underground, right?

Yes. It was only about a month ago.

"Well, ...... I'm looking forward to it."

"Your Highness, welcome. My name is Reinhard Randall von Adamas, lord of this village.

"My name is Reinhard Randall von Adamas and I am the lord of this village.

The head chamberlain gently quieted Reinhardt as he greeted Ernst with the most respectful bow.

"Your Highness would like to experience the recently opened spa facilities.

"Yes, I would be honored.

Reinhardt himself guided us to the newly built spa.

"Well, it's a very modest building.

"Yes, the welfare of the residents is our primary objective, so we have decided to put practicality first, without putting on airs and graces.

I see. That's very thoughtful of you.

I see. That's a good mindset.

And .......

"Wow, ......, that feels good. ......"

Ernst was alone in the bathtub, stretching his arms and legs.

No, he is escorted by Emilia, who is wearing a thin bathing suit.

"Hey Emilia, why don't you join us?

"No, Your Highness, I'll stay here as your escort.

"Yes?　...... when it feels so good.

Ernst looked up at the ceiling and took a deep breath.

"......I think they call these facilities ......<>. It would be nice if we could build many of them and help the people of the territory. ......"

"Gyoi."

Ernst's visit was going to be a fruitful one, as these days repeated themselves.