I Reincarnated But Will Try To Live Without Using My Cheat Ability - CH 275

Let’s leave the dungeon thing aside for now.

The discussion with the branch manager will probably come after the investigation.

I have no end of worries, both internally and externally.

The people around me are relieved, but our society is still fragile.

We are half-artificially creating a society with new customs.

If we let our guard down or make a mistake and loose our grip, we will revert to the old conventions.

If that happens, we are finished.

We are walking on thin ice.

From a global perspective, we are an alien species.

I don’t want them to know that we’re different yet.

We have a different regime from the feudal society, and if it is not good enough, they will feel threatened and come to crush us.

It’s the same logic that made the French Revolution a threat to the rest of the world.

The difference in the political system was not the only reason, but the people’s outburst was also a factor in the threat they felt.

Either way, it is certain that we would not be welcomed.

For the main family, the development of the Ravenna region is the top priority.

It is not seen as a problem because it is an isolated space.

In the first place, they don’t pay attention to it.

But from other places, it seems that they believe that the Della Scala family intends to orient itself to a different form of government.

The opposition to reform from vested interests is very strong.

Of course, the vested interests are powerful.

In the current situation, if we want to overcome outside interference, we will have to be forceful enough to disrupt the world.

In other words, a determination to create an ideal world, no matter how many people die.

I want to avoid that if at all possible.

The immediate goal is to secure a place for the alien people.

I do not want to impose our ideal society, as communism does.

Nor do we want to talk about exporting the revolution like the French Revolution.

As I was contemplating a pleasant vision of the future, Jules entered the room.

Jules looked a little puzzled.

Was there some trouble in the Elite Guards?

“Sir Jules, how can I help you?”

“My lord, as you instructed, we are emphasizing shiphandling training in the Elite Guards. I am not exaggerating in this regard, but there is a joke going around in the Elite Guards that goes something like this. “I thought I finally became an Elite Guard, but I became a fisherman instead”. They’re… not really complaining, but I thought I’d give you a report of it.”

He’s reporting it in a very soft way.

The fact of the matter is that they are probably dissatisfied.

And since I haven’t made any mistakes so far, it hasn’t reached the point of backlash.

But if I screw up, it will spark a firestorm.

It’s really hard to do anything new.

“Is Sir Jules also dissatisfied with the training content?”

Jules looked puzzled.

“I’m not dissatisfied, but puzzled.”

The training content I put out there.

The top priority was to improve small boat steering techniques.

The goal is to be able to move the ship with headwinds.

From there, I envisioned something like the Marines, who could also do raids and landings.

“In the future, tactical maneuvering using water transport will also be essential. It takes time to master shiphandling techniques. So it will be too late to learn them when they are needed.”

Jules seems to be unconvinced.

Figures.

They won’t be able to understand the advantages of water transportation if they specialize in land transportation.

The speed of movement alone is a huge achievement.

“”

“I understand that, but…”

I smile at Jules.

“If they get too frustrated… I’ll steer the ship. I’ll even train them on my own.”

Jules was taken aback.

“To let my lord steer the ship himself… that’s outrageous!”

“Think of it as that much more important to me. It’s an important hand to play.”

Jules stiffened.

“Yes, sir. I’ll make sure the Elite Guards are aware of this.”

“Well. I can’t wait to see who will steer the ship with my life in it.”

Jules bowed and exited.

It’s a bit heavy-handed and sophomoric, but they do require the skill at navigating a ship.

Besides, it will give them more freedom in choosing their profession after they retire from the military.

So they have no understanding of tactical maneuvering on a ship.

I’ll give them a better understanding in due course.

It would be different if there were some tangible results.

I guess the image of the Elite Guards is that of a knight.

It is a kind of tradition.

We need to follow up with those who volunteered with the image of knights.

I said that I don’t pay that much attention to the movements of those who are not my enemies, but I should rethink the balance a little…

While I was thinking about this, I received a request for a meeting.

It was from Rebecca.

Was there a development on the communication device, or was it another complaint?

Whatever the case, I’ll meet her.

Rebecca entered the room with a poker face, almost brusque as usual.

“Rebecca, how can I help you?”

“Yes, I have brought you a prototype, although it is not yet very practical.”

With that, she pulled out two pairs of brooch-like objects from her pocket.

Prototypes of communication devices.

“How far have you gotten?”

“Please place this one over your ear.”

Then she held out something that looked like a communicator.

I took it and put it to my ear.

Rebecca looked at it and whispered something into the communicator she was holding.

Then suddenly a voice came from the communicator.

“Oh, Rebecca, can I have a glass of vodka?”

The voice is a little raspy, but it’s Onyxim.

I try to speak into the communicator.

“Is this Mr. Arensky?”

Rebecca chuckled.

“I’m afraid it’s a one-way street. You cannot send a word without having a transmitter in your hand. That’s why I said it was a prototype.”

I see, that’s true.

I returned the communicator to Rebecca with satisfaction.

“Well done, then, please continue with your improvements.”

Rebecca bowed and gave me a serious look.

“I have a favor to ask of you regarding that.”

“What is it?”

“First, I would like to check the transmission distance, so please arrange for an escort. Also, I would like to change the material of this transmitter to check its effectiveness, so I would like to have a budget to purchase the materials.”

Oh, I guess the research budget we allocated at the beginning has run out.

“I will arrange for an Elite Guard as an escort. Please apply for the budget in the amount of your immediate needs. Is it okay if we purchase the materials from Ms. Isabeau’s trading company, as we have done in the past?”

Rebecca looked a little happy.

“Thank you very much. It will be a while before we can put it to practical use, but…”

I waved my hand at Rebecca, who looked apologetic.

“No, I understand it will take time. Is there anything else you need help with?”

“Well then, I would like to request something. May I have a few assistants?”

You didn’t have to go out of your way to get permission.

“Is it someone special since you need my permission?”

“It’s not someone special, but It is difficult to solve even if I ask Ms. Kriemhild about it.”

“Is it not good even if you ask Ms. Kriemhild?”

Rebecca chuckled with a sigh.

“In Ravenna, the competition for talent is fierce. People are prioritized for immediate political affairs over future research. It’s not that the technical development department is neglected, but…”

I cannot upset the personnel arrangements made by our subordinates.

Then, I should ask the main family to send someone over.

If we let them concentrate only on their research, they will not leak any information about the political situation.

If possible, we should avoid hiring from outside.

We also need a system to train people on a permanent basis.

“Then I will have people with the desired abilities dispatched from the main house. Please compile your request and apply here later.”

Rebecca looked happy and nodded.

She’s usually so brusque… but when she smiles, she’s pretty cute.