Chapter 343
I apologized to Adelaide-chan and Viscount Reiner on the ground.
No, I would never do that for no reason, even if I was forced to.
Even I have my own willpower and pride.
But, if I caused a great deal of trouble and its the only way I can get across a dangerous bridge that could have turned into a major incident if Im not careful, Im willing to do it.
Thats not something that would hurt my pride. I did something wrong and I sincerely apologize for it. Theres nothing to be ashamed of
However, it would be bad for Viscount Reiner if word spread that he had made the head of another noble family, moreover, its Hime Miko at that, a national hero, apologize to him with her forehead on the floor.
So he turned blue and said, No, please stop!, I dont mind it at all! So Im begging you, please stop! And just like that, they forgave me. Aha ha ha!
Of course, Adelaide-chan also forgave me with a twitching face.
I thought I heard muttering about some devil, but Im sure it was just my imagination.
Now if only we could create a nice atmosphere like the Society on the New Continent, with the daughters of Counts and Marquises, without being too conscious of the hierarchy by peerage as much as possible
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Mitsuha, whats going on with this thing called Supa Sento? (Iris)
Ah, here it comes, an inquiry from Iris-sama
When I thought that we could somehow manage the cosmetics, here she comes at mach speed
Mach Collider!!
A tourist facility is being built in the Bozes territory.
The plan is to make the port and shipyards the centerpiece of the project and make the Boses territory a tourist attraction to attract people and make money.
As part of that, we are preparing a super public bath, along with lodging facilities and restaurants.
Iris-sama, together with the Marquis, came promptly for its construction
I explained it to her by saying it was good for beauty and health
Together with the cosmetics, it was a gut-biting experience.
The Marquis is in it for the rum, while Beatrice-chan is eager to eat new dishes and sweets
Ye- yeah, the plan is going smoothly (Mitsuha)
Its a big fat lie.
I was busy with a lot of things, so its taking a long time!
But, well, its not like theres no prospect at all.
If its a hot spring, it would be difficult to drill, and if its not self-flowing, it would have to be pumped out, etc.
This place is not a volcanic area, so we cant expect volcanic hot springs or anything like that, and since its a non-volcanic hot spring, we would have to dig deep, very deep.
In Tokyo, its said that if you dig about 1,500 meters, you can find hot springs in most places. This is why there are signs saying natural hot springs on buildings in front of train stations in major cities.
Thats why, even around here, if you dig that deep As if you can dig that deep here!
We neither have the modern boring technology nor the technology to pump water from such depths!
Thats why Ive been saying its not a hot spring from the beginning, but a super public bath.
Its called super, but its just a public bath. A public bath!
So, it doesnt matter whether its the temperature of the gushing water or the minerals contained in it Wait, theres no hot spring law here!
The public bath laws have no power here!
And since the word super is attached to it, it must function as an entertainment facility, not just a bathtub and washing area.
Yes, the raison detre of super public baths, entertainment and relaxation!
And for that to happen, there has to be a lot of stuff in the bathroom.
Hot water, lukewarm water, regular baths, pouring baths, medicinal hot water pots, saunas, water-jet baths, and much more.
I wonder if the water-jet bath would be human-powered since we cant use electricity.
Orphans and unemployed people can be made to wait in the bathroom, and by handing over tokens that have been purchased in advance, they will use a foot-operated machine that can produce a jet stream for a certain period of time
The substitute currency tokens can also be used at other stores and facilities too
Then there are training rooms, rest areas, restaurants, sweets shops, bars, and much more.
Prices are, of course, touristy.
Umumumu Sounds lucrative.
The overall design should be considered in reference to Japanese super public bathhouses
The building will be built with the technology here, and only a small part of the equipment inside will be made on Earth.
Of course, we dont use rubber or plastic or anything like that, just leather, wood, and simple metal parts, so the repairs and such can be managed with the technology here.
I wonder if theres a place that would take a job like that
So, whats the situation! (Iris)
Ah, I was thinking to myself again.
But everyone in the Bozes family knows that I go into deep contemplation from time to time, so they wont get mad at me.
We are currently working on various internal facilities. Please be patient (Mitsuha)
Yeah, the cosmetics are going well, so Iris-sama is not that much in a hurry to rush the construction of the super public baths. I guess she just wanted to check on the status a bit since there has been no tangible progress.
The strong way to say it is well, thats just the way she is, I guess.
So if I explain properly, theres nothing more to say.
Except when shes in her rage mode, Iris-sama is not the kind of person to say anything too reckless or unreasonable.
And, as for rum and other alcoholic beverages (Marquis Bozes)
Thats after the sugar cane cultivation gets on track! (Mitsuha)
In a topic like this, Marquis-sama is more persistent than Iris-sama, who quickly steps back when he hears a satisfactory explanation
I guess thats not a bad idea, because I think about the management of the territory and the improvement of the lives of the people in the territory
After all, the production of rum equals the production of sugar, and both smell of huge profit
Well, lets go little by little. Yeah, little by little
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One day, a letter of appeal arrived at General Trade Mitsuha.
I see, you dont know what Im talking about, do you? Well, neither do I!
The poor, clumsy letters spelled out on a few wooden letters.
Although, no matter how much I want to call it a wooden letter
Even though its not so cheap, paper is still prevalent there, parchment and all. Nowadays, wooden letters are already obsolete
And the content of the letter is
Hey, whats this about? (Mitsuha)
Naturally, when I asked the person who brought it
Its a direct appeal that went through formal procedures. (Courier)
Eeeeeh? A direct appeal is a barbaric act that ignores the rules, where a lowly and timid person ignores the procedure and directly passes the appeal to a very high person, isnt it? Anyone who does so will be sentenced to death (Mitsuha)
Eh? What are you talking about? (Courier)
Eh? (Mitsuha)
Eeeh?
Thanks, I guess. Although Im not sure were on the same page.
Anyway, Ive certainly handed it over to you! Regarding the direct appeal, its forbidden to mention anything about the client. Therefore, I cant say anything.
I dont need a signature to confirm receipt or complete the request. Thats the way it is. And whether you read it or throw it away, thats up to you.
Now then! (Courier)
After saying that, the courier heads for the door.
Ah, hey, wait a second! (Mitsuha)
I tried to stop him by saying that, but I dont think hell really wait for me.
Well, its just a formality.
Nevertheless
The courier stopped and turned to face me.
And then
Please help those children, Hime Miko-sama (Courier)
After saying that, he bowed deeply and ran away.
Its no secret that I dont like to be treated as Hime Miko-sama, spoken in honorifics, and ridiculously polite, so the courier spoke to me normally.
That was the last time I saw him
And what should I do? This direct appeal
Okay, when in doubt, call for help!
Summon! The know-it-all, Sabine-chan!! (Mitsuha)