Someday Will I Be The Greatest Alchemist? Chapter 92

The pioneering villagers' lives had stabilized. In a building built by craftsmen within the curtain walls, an inspection group from Volton and the royal capital made a sudden visit to inspect the town.

「Ah! Margrave Volton, and even Viscount Portfort.」

I get Margrave Volton, but I was surprised that even the Prime Minister, Viscount Portfort, was here from the royal capital.

「Irumdono, you made yet another outrageous thing.」
「…… I said a fort would be great, but I can't call this a fort.」

They alighted the carriage and I showed them around the town on foot.

「Irumdono, I would like some of your time.」

Saying so, Viscount Portfort wanted and commissioned me to work in this town for a little longer.

「Ah, of course we will give additional compensation, so don't worry. Naturally, cost of the Toilet Purifier DMs and the magic devices installed in the septic tanks will be paid for.」
「Haa.」

Margrave Volton talked about money matters, but the present conditions are already beyond my control so I ended up giving a half-hearted reply.

「Also, before the governor is appointed, it's been decided that an Adventurers Guild and Commerce Guild branch will be established. We'd like for Irumdono to consult on the locations and building construction.」
「Eh? That's surprisingly fast.」
「Certainly, if the population is slightly above 2,000 people with the stationed soldiers and their families, you could say it is premature, however, this town is already advancing with the acceptance of immigrants.」

From Viscount Portfort's explanation, a highway will be built from this town to Lomaria Kingdom, increasing the trade routes with Lomaria.

「And a number of adventurers are expected because various monsters inhabit the vicinity of this town.」

「Would you like some more tea?」

There, Marnie and Maria pushed a cart, bringing second helpings of tea.

「Hm? Irumdono, you hired someone new for your house?」

Knowing the members of my household, Margrave Volton uttered so when he saw Marnie.

「Yes, she's someone from the pioneers. I decided to hire her. I just wanted a helping hand for my house.」
「There are many things that must be kept secret in irumdono's household. For that reason, it is likely very difficult to employ people other than slaves, so it's better to be proactive when you are able to secure personnel.」
「Fumu, I hear your battle potential is overabundant.」

As Margrave Volton and Viscount Portfort say, with the exception of slaves, it's hard for me to choose people to add to my place. Hiring diligent people who work very hard like Marnie is like a jackpot, something I leave up to fate.

「Even if you mention our battle potential, we're a group of producers.」
「No, I heard from Barack that you're already a top party even in Volton.」
「My word. So Irumdono is excellent even as an adventurer. How extremely talented you are, it's enviable.」

Being praised excessively by Margrave Volton and Viscount Portfort, I somehow weathered that time of discomfort. When I finished guiding them around the town and castle, Margrave Volton returned to his town and Viscount Portfort to the royal capital.

After the two returned from the inspection, This town was named 『Wedgefort』.

This town is yet unknown to both Triaria Kingdom and the Divine Empire of Sydnia. And so, several months later, they learned an impregnable fortress that suddenly appeared in these savage lands.