Saving 80,000 Gold in an Another World for Retirement

The upper echelons of this country understand, of course, that the war with that country was caused by the selfish actions of the merchants who rented the ships and crews, and that the people back home had nothing to do with it.

But thats why I didnt say that the home country is innocent and the two countries are not at war, simply because when it comes to negotiations with the Vanell Kingdom in the future, it would be overwhelmingly more advantageous to negotiate if the situation was .

However, thats a story when the Vanell Kingdom would be willing to negotiate with our kingdom on an equal footing, and if they were judged to be a weak country that can be easily succumbed by force, then its meaningless... So, lets continue the war as it is, and its over.

So Ill make them realize that even if they continued to make ultra-long-distance voyages, theyre going to get beaten up by our energetic fleet and that they cant exploit us as a colony or a vassal state, theyre going to get burned badly and lose a lot of money.

This was why I gave a simple explanation that we were going to pose as a volunteer fleet and do a live combat exercise, and Ive kept my part under wraps

If the upper echelons of this country were to learn of such a thing, there would surely be fools who would say, .

I dont think His Majesty, Count Bozes, or Marquis Icebringer would be so stupid as to suggest such a thing, but there are a lot of dumb nobles in this world

Those three are not thinking about taking over the country or using me, but they are really thinking about the country, believing that it is the best thing to do for the country and the people, and they insist on it out of goodwill, enthusiasm, and a sense of duty as nobles.

Yes, the or rather the which is scarier than a superior enemy.

Dont give them any unnecessary information when you make a report. Never!

Can I just keep my mouth shut about the crew of the ship?

Believing in the existence of the goddess, or even knowing sailors, there is no way that they will blabber about what I have been told, , as I have been entrusted with her favor and her miraculous power.

A sailor with a reputation for piety, and a soldier with even more piety because his life depends on his luck. It is impossible for a warship-man, who can have both or to defy the Goddess.

Maybe he wouldnt talk even if they tortured him.

I also told him that if they said he was going to be harmed or fired for not speaking, he should contact me immediately. If that happens, Ill take good care of him in my territory.

Well, before that happens, Ive told him to answer that hes been ordered to keep silent by me in the name of the Goddess, so Count Bozes wont pursue it any further.

[Ok, put it here!] Mitsuha

[Youre bringing in the weird things again] Captain

Yeah, if you want to store weapons and ammunition, its got to be the Wolf Fangs home base.

[No, Im afraid that if we keep it in our territory, the gunpowder may be soaked in moisture or explode in an accident

So I have to store it here in an air-conditioned warehouse. Of course, I will pay the storage fee!] Mitsuha

[It cant be helped then

Im sure youll be back with more stuff anyway. Ill put it in an empty warehouse, but Ill build a new one for you soon. If you have any requests about the size or types of facilities, please enter them into the computer.

Well pay for the construction of the warehouse, but youve got to pay for the usage!] Captain

[Yes, thatll help a lot, thank you!!] Mitsuha

How generous of him to build a warehouse with his own money!

Well, I heard that they make a lot of money from the dragon business and the stock trade, so I guess thats not so bad.

Besides, its just like renting an apartment, as long as I pay the rent. Its not like Im losing money As long as I continue to pay my rent.

Well, I dont intend to die early either, so Ill do my best to keep borrowing until Wolf Fangs investment is properly recovered.

Okay, thats a relief for now.

At present, the amount of ammunition and shells onboard those three ships has been reduced considerably, but its not like theyre going to suddenly start a head-on gun battle with some other warship, so its fine to leave them as they are for the time being.

Well, that settles it!

In this country, at least.

[Viscount Yamano, you must be at this party.] Marquis Mitchell

Here it comes.

Ive been thinking that I should make some appearances in the social circles of the Vanell Kingdom in the new continent. There have been a lot of big events, so I wanted to check on the situation and make a connection.

Then, when I went to visit Mitchan for a meeting for the s tea party, I was caught by Marquis Mitchell.

[I didnt ask the Marquis to sort out the parties Ill be attending, have I?] Mitsuha

Thats right, ever since that certain incident, I have been making my own decisions about the parties I attend, which has drastically reduced the number of parties I attend.

But Im sure Marquis Mitchell had already accepted and given up on that. So, whats up with him now?

[No, Ive accepted and resigned myself to the fact that its not an option.

This is an invitation to Viscount Yamano, a foreign noblewoman, to attend a victory party to celebrate the countrys recent naval battle. The party will be attended by many of the countrys leading aristocrats and the upper echelons of the military, regardless of faction.

And they decided to invite even the noblemen from other countries who live in the Royal Capital] Marquis Mitchell

[Pass!] Mitsuha

[Eh.] Marquis Mitchell

Marquis Mitchell thought that I was here to conduct preliminary research for my country. He seemed to think that there was no way I would refuse to attend the victory party, which was the perfect opportunity to gather information, and he was in a state of shock.

But

[That means that will be there, right?] Mitsuha

[Uh, thats, ah no, those two will not be attending!] Marquis Mitchell

Eh? It is impossible for the king and the crown prince not to attend such a party. How come.

Oh, I see!

[Does this mean that Count Wonrade and Viscount Effred will not attend, but His Majesty the King and the Crown Prince will?] Mitsuha

[Umu.] Marquis Mitchell

I knew it.

[Then pass! His Majesty the King and His Royal Highness the Dauphin, both of whom have been very arrogant and tried to trick me, I dont want them to be within a hundred-meter radius of me. I feel like Im in danger whenever theyre around!] Mitsuha

Yeah, lets put it this way, so theres nothing the Marquis can do about it.

Well, Im too scared to attend a party where those two are going to be present, because there is a possibility that they might make ridiculous demands, thinking that I wont be able to refuse in front of so many nobles. Ive already told the Marquis about it.

Have I been rude to anyone before in front of a lot of people at a party?

No, I have nothing against His Majesty the King or His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, but against , who were rude to me, so there is no problem.

And the rudeness from the other party was swept under the rug as .

But now, for me, that was , so its no wonder Im scared and dont want to get close to them, right?

As a lone minor (in appearance) with no family or vassals, it is only natural for such a girl to try to protect herself from scary men.

Regardless of the aristocrats of a kingdom, they will not be able to force the aristocrats of other countries to attend.

Yeah, absence. Its decided!