Sandy City, Lord's Mansion.
Ron is talking to his parents.
"Little Ron, tell me, what's at the Queen's birthday banquet?" his mother Tina asked, full of curiosity.
The father, Borg, had just finished his swordsman training and had come to see his son.
"Listen to me, at the birthday banquet..."
"..."
"..."
Ron was talking about what happened at the birthday banquet, but it seemed that his parents were focusing on different things!
"Little Ron, where's that little girl Tabitha you met? Why didn't you bring her back?" Tina's gaze held a hint of allure.
Fortunately, her father, Borg, seemed more normal: "What daughter of an imperial duke? That princess often comes here to visit, we can't let her down."
Tina replied, "What's the big deal? It's great to have another daughter-in-law. Our son is the Pope now, so we're not afraid of the royal family..."
This was awkward; the world's customs were really outdated. Ron quickly made an excuse: "Um, Ron has something to do. Let's talk next time, next time."
After saying that, Ron ran off without looking back; he didn't want to be gone for more than three years!
This concept is simply incomparable.
Why! o(￣ヘ￣o#)
As Ron reached the doorway of the hall, he heard his mother, Tina, calling out, "Little Ron, remember to come back for dinner."
"Okay, I'll be back around dinner time."
Ron had only just returned and had barely spoken a few words before heading out again. It was still early, and he figured he could spend more time with his parents for dinner anyway.
Yuna was actually temporarily assigned to the guest courtyard of the lord's manor.
The Earl's daughter had been visiting Ron since he was very young, which didn't surprise his parents at all. Not long after Ron left, Yuna came to the hall to visit Ron's parents again.
Ron was missing, but they kept talking about him. Luckily, Ron was still fast! Otherwise, it would have been difficult to answer.
Ultimately, these things are only matters of the individual.
Alright, now that we're out, where should we go for a walk?
Ron led Uncle Arno, Vivian, Rita, and Little Tower.
Ron thought to himself, why don't I go and check on Steward Nika? To be honest, I also want to know what's been happening in the territory lately.
There was some distance between the lord's mansion and the consulate building, and the people of Sandy City once again saw the lord's standard procession.
The people of the tribe frequently greeted Ron with their respects.
They simply bowed their heads slightly, which was considered a greeting to the lord, and most of the people smiled happily because they had the opportunity to see the lord.
Especially for the local residents who have lived there for generations, since Sandy Territory was quite dilapidated back then, the relationship between the lord and the residents was more like that of neighbors. Many residents still remember the boy who ran with a weight on his back then.
Of course, some of those people back then were unaware that Ron was secretly carrying a heavy burden.
Swordsmanship courses always have a tough side, and most people in the world are aware of that.
Judging from Ron's journey so far, well, not bad!
Judging from their reactions, Manager Nika is indeed very skilled at managing the territory.
Okay! It's mainly Nika who's in charge. Once Ron went to the Carlo Magic Empire, he became a hands-off manager for several months.
The lord's party arrived at the consulate building.
The guards at the gate greeted them with a respectful salute: "Greetings, Your Lordship."
"Alright, take me inside."
"Yes, my lord."
...
Ron was led into the building by a young guard when Nika and the other managers rushed over.
"My lord, how could this be?" Nika bowed and asked in surprise.
Ron was a little curious: "What did I do wrong? I just came to take a look."
“No, no, it’s just that Nika previously thought the lord should still be in the lord’s manor…” Nika explained.
Is that all? It's all because of my parents' pressure to get married.
Never mind, it's best not to say it outright, to avoid any awkwardness.
The lord feigned helplessness and said, "Alright, don't think about anything else, Nika, let's go somewhere to talk!"
The group arrived at the top floor of the consulate building.
The layout of the consulate building has become increasingly sophisticated. Before Ron went to the Carol Magic Empire, the lord's office was not so exquisitely decorated!
Of course, the consulate building would have a dedicated office space for the lord.
The consulate building is on the top floor. From here, Ron can talk to his subordinates while looking down at the bustling streets below.
The protective magic circle on the top floor is also the strongest.
The protective magic doesn't block the view; the windows are made large enough.
Very good, these guys have put in a lot of effort. His office is furnished with furniture made of precious magical wood, several potted magical plants and flowers, real magical flowers, and a faint fragrance.
When the lord returned for the first time, in addition to Steward Nika, Steward Wright and several other important stewards also came.
At this point, Ron discovered that the male-to-female ratio of stewards in his territory was still unbalanced.
There are more men than women, but luckily the head steward, Nika, is a woman.
Or, we could invite a few capable women.
Ideally, she should be both beautiful and capable. Of course, if she's too capable, looks don't matter. Or, why not try looking for an elf?
Let's see if the mission is interested.
Anyway, it doesn't matter if they're not interested. It's fine, as the lord, he should also go and inspect the area, mainly to see how well the elves have adapted to life in the territory after all this time.
Seeing that the lord seemed to be thinking about something, Nika didn't want to disturb him.
Ron snapped out of his daze.
"Head Steward, and all the stewards, please tell me what's going on!"
"By the way, I need to go back for dinner. Now, tell me what's important."
After the lord spoke, Nika was the first among the standing stewards to speak, while her fox-woman assistant handed her a document.
This document was originally intended for Lord Ron, but since Ron has suddenly arrived, Nika has personally read its contents aloud.
When a wise person reads aloud, they naturally only pick out the key points and skip over the modifiers.
"My lord, the guilds in the territory have been basically established, and the guild members are in place well. As for taxes..."
"Furthermore, many well-known chambers of commerce from the mainland have visited Sandi Territory and expressed their intention to develop it. The number of contract scrolls used in the territory purchase and lease agreements of each chamber of commerce is..."
"Sandy Magic Academy plans to expand its enrollment again..."
"..."
Well, without realizing it, Ron was actually feeling a little drowsy.
In short, with all the developments, people flocked to Sandy Territory, which was moving closer and closer to becoming a royal city.
Fortunately, the roads were built large enough back then, and the new city is well-planned, so there is no need for demolition at present.
At the location of the two major churches, Nika then spoke about the arrival of members from both churches and the arrangements for personnel.
After hearing it so much, Ron looked at the thickness of the new paper in Nika's hand... No, forget it.
“Well, Steward Nika, why don’t you tell us what aspects you’re unsure about? Or is there anything so important that the lord must inquire about it?”
Nika stopped abruptly.
Well… how should I put it? The lord is as lazy as ever! Legend has it that the previous lord was so busy that his hair turned white, but this one…
No, this is trust; we must not speak ill of the lord.
Nika closed the document, and her fox-woman assistant took it. Then, another document was passed to Nika.
"My lord, someone from the Construction Department has suggested that we should build some multi-story buildings. The number of people coming to Sandy City is increasing—tourists, believers, adventurers, and various sub-races..."
"Regarding the design proposal for multi-story buildings, the Ministry of Construction wants to design some high-end residences specifically for the Magic Crystal Cars, with protective magic circles, spacious balconies on each floor, and parking points for the Magic Crystal Cars. Even without stairs, there can be an additional parking spot for the Magic Crystal Cars."
"..."
Is this the design?
They actually skipped the elevator! It seems those big businessmen really have a strong desire to buy houses, or not just big businessmen, but also nobles from all over the world among the tourists.
Since the design even eliminates the need for stairs, it is indeed more economical. Does Nika seem to have trouble making a decision?
"What's so strange about that!" Ron waved his hand dismissively. "This proposal is approved. By the way, can the improvements to the magic crystal vehicle keep up? I've seen some ingenious designs for short-duration flight in the capital of Carlo. These magical gadget concepts might be able to complement new types of housing, such as magic carpets and levitation magic ore..."
"Reporting to the lord, the Magic Crystal Cart has reached its fourth version. Your proposal will be communicated to the R&D department at that time."
"Hmm, very good. After the building is completed, the houses must be sold with a magic contract. For high-end houses, the situation must be explained. Remember to remind people again and again that in case of emergency, they should be given a magic item to call for help."
This world is already quite good at transmitting magical information, mainly because it's useful on the battlefield. Development has always prioritized military applications over civilian ones.
"My lord, the next task..."
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