I Reincarnated But Will Try To Live Without Using My Cheat Ability - CH 284

The dungeon survey is uncertain when the results will be available, and we can’t wait endlessly.

The accident investigation will still take time as it is the first time to interview and scrutinize information.

The minister officially announced the inspection to his secretary and aides.

However, the establishment of the capital and instruction communication was also submitted as an assignment.

It’s like a rehearsal.

I or the minister will make sure that operations can be carried out smoothly even if we are not in the capital.

Let’s get the problems identified first.

It’s trial and error, so you can’t really feel what’s going on until you actually do it.

By accumulating this experience, simulation will be possible in the future.

As for secretaries, the only thing they need to do before the visit is to coordinate the schedule with the destination.

The work is the same as usual, as it is just arranging accommodations.

In comparison, the secretary’s job has become easier.

But only for the time being.

In the midst of all this, I am explaining to Mil and Kiara the plan for the inspection tour with a map in front of me.

If it were a private visit, at worst, I could do as I pleased and make no plans.

But not so for an official visit.

It takes a lot of time and effort to prepare for the visit.

And my inspection is not a ritual.

It’s about identifying problems and making improvements.

Each minister is going to be made aware of the new territory.

It will be impossible to have a proper discussion about the requests from the new territories if we do not have an understanding of the current situation.

“I don’t intend to force the process. During the cold season, we will mainly gather information in the second city. We will not visit the various regions until the cold weather has passed.”

Mil tilted her head a little.

“Then why don’t we just do the inspection when it gets warmer?”

“Then you won’t know how cold it is over there. When I went to the battlefield before, the temperature was different there. It’s warmer here to begin with, after all.”

Kiara laughed at such an exchange.

“I don’t like the cold. I’ll do my best to stay warm.”

“Oh, I remember Kiara was not good at being cold. You can wear pants, you know.”

Kiara puffed out her cheeks.

“I can’t do that. For a sister of the feudal lord to be wearing pants because of the cold…”

I can’t help but laugh.

No, an inspection is not a ceremony.

“Please wear pants for outdoor inspections. It is difficult to move in some places, after all.”

“I understand. We’ll have to get pants for everyone.”

“Yes, it must be tough being a tailor…”

Mil started laughing at the thought of a drama.

“We’d better make arrangements in a big hurry. We can manage if they aren’t such fancy pants.”

Kiara nodded to the aide behind her.

“Brother, I have to leave for some business.”

And then she left with her aide.

I turned my questioning gaze to Mil who remained.

She gave me a small smile.

“Everyone was getting ready to dress up. I didn’t want to, but I’ve already prepared. There is no way that Al would just go and see the inspection that he so insists on.”

I thought Kiara would understand…

I twisted my head around.

“I think Kiara had pants, though.”

Mil started laughing.

“Kiara’s 16, too. She’s growing up, so her clothes won’t fit her shortly. Dresses are fine since there’s room for it, though.”

Oh, shoot…

Huh? Mine isn’t getting tighter.

Have I stopped growing?

I was inwardly flustered, but then I noticed that Mil was giving me the serious look.

“Al, I knew you didn’t notice… I asked one of my servants to prepare it for you.”

What!? Seriously?

“I didn’t notice it.”

Mil gave a large sigh.

“Really, Al is really an aristocrat, but you’re so careless about what you wear.”

Even though I deserve it, it’s too unfair.

Although, I am thankful for it…

“It wouldn’t do for a plain man to try so hard to dress up. It’s fine as long as you don’t make them uncomfortable. Besides, it costs a lot of money for an aristocrat to be particular about his clothes. If that’s the case, it’s better to make clothes more accessible to the general public. It would also help spread the monetary economy.”

Such luxuries can be enjoyed when society is stable and on a growth trajectory.

Besides, clothes for aristocrats are not cost-effective no matter how you think about it.

If you think so, you are a disqualified aristocrat.

However, there is no diplomacy with other nobles in a remote area.

So it is fine to put it off.

“I understand that, though. But how is it that you don’t notice that your clothes are changing to match your size…? Al really sees very far away, but he can’t see anything up close. Whether it’s food or clothes, you’re really unconcerned. The village head was surprised, you know.”

“It’s already a cliché to be surprised. I’m used to it. Besides, it’s probably better for everyone’s frustration. But I want Mil and Kiara to dress up as much as possible without going too far.”

I don’t think frugality is everything, but it does put a damper on extravagance.

The foundation of industry should be practical.

Culture should follow in a balanced manner.

“Anyway, how is the scented soap business coming along?”

So you’re interested in that.

“They’ve been trying various things, but seem to be having difficulty. They can’t seem to find the right fragrance.”

Then Mil leaned forward.

“That’s where the elves can help. They know a lot about resins with the right fragrance.”

“Oh, yes, they may have a strong affinity for it. May I ask for their help at the Science and Technology Department later?”

“There’s someone I became friends with in the village. For an elf, she’s very curious, so she’s happy to help. Especially when it comes to beauty and health.”

So the desire for beauty and health is the same for all races.

“I’ll leave it to you then.”

“I’ll ask her later.”

You seem awfully enthusiastic.

“I wonder if soap without fragrance is not enough.”

“Not really, though. When I get a strange smell, I clean it off with soap and then apply perfume. It would be convenient if I only needed soap.”

If this can be put to practical use, it will be even more difficult to keep them out.

“Then we need to get the elves to teach us how to grow olives more efficiently.”

“I’ve already talked to Ms. Adelaida. I’ve already selected the people who will help us.”

Is that so…

If there is something good about coming here, even if it’s only among the women, that’s fine…

I’ll leave all the soap development to the ladies…