...my troubles have increased again. "...what are you going to do with this?"　Right now, there are two wax statues in front of me. "Did you pick it up again, brother?""Can you stop saying it like I'm collecting it?"　A week from the day Estella approached her about sewage and decided to sell sewage to the 40th district. 　Today is the day for the Forty-Ward."... again in the square,"　Magda, who went to the main street with her sister leaving Yodamari-tei No. 7, apparently found it in the central square and removed it. 　an elaborate wax statue just like me 　Different from the previous one are the letters written on the pose and pedestal. 　This wax statue has both arms outstretched and looks up to the heavens. ... I've never dressed like this before.　Magda denies it, though she thought. "... Jillo was dressed like this when he asked the crowd.""Really...?"　I was a little excited at the time, so I can't remember exactly what I did . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .　But I can't believe you're going to make a new statue in a week... and you're still carving a new one, aren't you?"But this remark is radical,"　Loretta says, looking at the words carved on the pedestal. 　It contained a strong message: 'Overrule common sense!' 　. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "I hope it keeps increasing."　While wiping the last wax statue with a cloth, Jeanette speaks out about her horror. 　...are you kidding me? "Magda, if you see me again, take it home right away. I've got permission from the lord. Justice is here.""... All right,"　I wondered what it would be like to take away other people's property without permission, but since it was originally illegally set up and threatened the lives of certain individuals, I got permission from the lord through Estella. 　From now on, if I find this wax statue, I will remove it promptly, and after that, I will leave the treatment of the wax statue to you. 　If rumors spread that he was a hero, it would be unbearable. 　You'll need to tell your sisters running stalls on the high street to check the square regularly. "Mr. Jiro, you're going to the 40th leg today, aren't you?　After cleaning the wax statue, Jeanette asks me. "Oh, yes. I think I'll be back in the evening.""I prepared a lunch box just in case.""Oh, you know!"　As expected, Jinet!　She's a powerful girl who can reach every corner of her body. "Are you going round the 41st leg?"　Jeanette shows a happy expressionally. "Is there anything you want me to buy?""Oh, no. It's not that..."　Jeanette says a little shyly. "It used to be so much fun to go outside the gate... to see if we'll go the same way again... that's all."　Jeanette with a shy smile. 　Well, this guy rarely goes out, doesn't he? 　I'd like to take you somewhere else, but... there's a store. "Do you want to take a break from the shop and hang out with us?""No, no! If you do that, the customer will be in trouble!"　...and now I can often say such a big thing in a quiet old bird's song. "I've only said it, so don't worry."　Jeanette looked a little lonely after all. 　But..."I'm here -- I'm happier than anything else to be with you in this shop."　It seemed to me to be a genuine word, uttered with a gentle smile. 　Well, will that mean...? "I'm afraid I'm only going into the 41st leg this time.""Just go in for a minute?"　Since there are 41 wards between the 42 wards, people tend to think that they have to cross the 41 wards in general, but the 41 wards are a little special in their topography, so shortcuts are possible. 　Here in All Bloom, the 42 wards on the south side of the east and the 41 wards between them are fan‐shaped with arched exterior walls in the southeast. 　Therefore, if you go from the 42nd to the 40th wards, you will have to walk a considerable distance along the outer wall side, but if you take the inner route, you will arrive in no time. "Isn't it so hard to get to Forty Ward?""Well, I suppose it's within easy reach of the women.""Oh, that's what you meant,"　Not to mention the 42nd leg, Jeanette, who rarely leaves the radius of 100m around Yangdalitei, nods with a nod of satisfaction. 　I had entered the 42nd leg from the cliff on the 30th leg, and I was not very conscious of that. 　So I thought they were coming across the 41st leg, but that's what it was all about. 　However, it seems that she sleeps in a new town apartment building. "Well, take care of yourself,""Oh, thank you for the lunch.""There's Estella's portion in it, too, so you can't eat it alone."Can I put the proceeds in my pocket?""Don't sell it to me".　Hey, I thought you'd make some pocket money...　At the very least, let Estella have this lunch box. You should do as much as carry your stuff. It's ten years early to get free food. 　Being sent off by Jeanette, I headed for Estella's waiting lord's house. 　The houses in Forty Ward -- the Woodman's Guild and the Torbeck Works -- were simply spectacular. 　It is designed not only for its design, but also for its solid construction and ease of living. All of them can be said to be first‐class architecture. 　Umaro, you're working hard. 　Most of them are made of wood, and few are made of stone or brick. Even bridges over the city are made of wood. These 40 wards are probably called the City of Trees. 　If you look at the building alone, it's as good as the thirty wards I've seen before.Perhaps the structure here is not suitable for the underlying neighborhood, but is built with cheet-level skills. The gap between the two districts is enormous. 　It's such a wonderful street. It's admirable. … …, but …. "What is this road?"　My feet were the worst. 　It's been a long time since the rainy season, but the road's ridges that must have been cut by heavy rain, and the deep trails after the carriage passed through the muddy road, have been left untouched. Time has passed, and the soil has been drained, and the ditch has been firmly formed and hardened. 　The road is bumpy. 　It's soil anyway, so you can sprinkle it with water and level it......　beautiful buildings and main roads like levees 　Forty wards were a very unbalanced city. "Don't get irritated, this road...""A lot of people in the Forty Ward find it pleasant to look up at beautiful buildings and great trees... to be neglected."　Estella, walking next to him, wails bitterly. 　Beyond that, Natalia follows him with a cool look, but she still seems to have trouble walking. "Well, once you get used to it, you won't be bothered.""I don't want to get used to it, like this,"　I'd like to sign a sewage contract soon, and have the hamsters dig up all around here."　Therefore, we are now on our way to the lord's residence to negotiate with the lord of the Forty Wards. 　Appointments seem to have been saved by Estella in her letter. 　Estella seemed enthusiastic about it, and she said the negotiations would go smoothly. 　Estella is in a good mood, too, with a large sum of money coming into the 42 wards if she gets a contract. "Oh, I see it. It's the house of Mr. Ambrose Demily, the lord of the Fortyth Ward.""...that's big."　The lord's house was as big as a gymnasium. 　I don't think it's comfortable to live in such a big building...　There's another big wall all the way around the big building. 　Along the wall stands what appears to be guardsmen with stiff faces at regular intervals. 　It's a security system that's impossible in 42 wards. It's only this long, isn't it, lord? 　What if Natalia was the only bodyguard?　　... well, I think Natalia could manage most things. 　When we get to the wooden gate, which is more than necessary, Natalia talks to the gatekeeper. 　We had been waiting for Mr. Demily's invitation before an errand came and showed us into the house. 　The inside of the building is spacious and all wooden. The open and fragrant wood somehow gives off an Asian taste. It's a nice, windy building. "Welcome to our house."　We were led down the long corridor into the drawing room, where we were greeted by a handsome bald-headed Ossan. 　I suppose this Ossan is Ambrose Demily, the lord of the Forty Wards. "Thank you for inviting me, Mr. Ambrose,""Isn't it Estella? Hasn't she refined her beauty even more?""I don't like it, old man,""Did anyone make a guy you're curious about?"「……………………」"...daughter, can you give me a false answer?""Huh!"　What kind of unfaithful press conference! 　After looking satisfactorily at Estella with a troubled look on her face, Mr. Demily looked at me. "You are Ova Jiro,""Nice to meet you, Mr. Demily. I'm afraid you have no hair.""It's "Kanegane," Mr. Jiro."　Natalia is quick to point out my little mistake. 　It's no use saying it wrong. People have nearly 80% of the information in their eyes. 　If you show me that bald head, I'm going to make a mistake. "I've heard the rumor from Estella, too,""It's the most beautiful figure you've ever heard,""Oh? It's a little different from what you're hearing."　I was immediately hit back. 　His unflattering smile seemed to show the depth of this man's pocket. 　This man can do his job, but he's the type who can't make it without losing his sweetness. 　Moreover, if you've had a reasonable success, you're probably the type to be satisfied with it. 　That's what I thought in my conversation. It's probably not far off the mark. "Well, call me,"　Suggested a sofa, we sit there. 　Estella sits next to me and Natalia stands behind Estella. 　Mr. Demily sits across the street. "And I thought you said sewage... Can you tell me the details?　I guess we don't have much time to get right to the point. 　Demily's face tightened and she's quickly moved on to business negotiations. 　Don't be silly from here on out of here. "Oh, yes. Jiro, give me a detailed explanation of how it works.""Me?""That's why I brought you,""I can't help it. First of all...."　I will summarize the point and explain with great excitement the "this is it!" technique. 　the beauty of a clean city 　a sanitary advantage 　reduction of disaster damage and prevention of disease 　Furthermore, the importance of securing drinking water, even the method. 　They digested the series of troubles experienced by the 42 wards and how they overcame them. 　Demily listened intently to me and nodded admiringly at times. 　... all right, just one push. `And now! I'll pay the installment fee!'"Oh! That's a good deal,""Yasilo, why in such a high-pitched voice...? I mean, Japa... what?"　Don't worry about the details, Estella. Demily has taken a bite. That's all right, isn't it? "Well, I was originally going to ask you to do the work, but now I've made up my mind. I want you to deploy sewage to my 40th district.""Really, old man!""Oh, I hope you'll start construction soon.""Good job!"　Estella raises her hands to delight. "I did it, Jiro! Sewage sold!""Oops! Hey! Don't hug me!"　Perhaps too excited, Estella jumped at my neck. `Oh! Oh, sorry!'　As soon as I pointed it out, he left me, but... he's such a careless fellow. "Hahaha. I'm relieved to hear that Estella has made a good person.""Oh, Oji!? That's not what Jiro is supposed to be!""Really? You seem to be very close.""We're on... well, maybe it's all right... but..."　Don't stare at me. I don't know if you ask me for my opinion. 　Still, they seem quite friendly. Demily and Estella's father are really on good terms. 　I've known Estella since she was a little girl, Ojisan. I don't know. "I'll have the papers ready in a minute. Will you wait a minute?""Yes, old man."　Estella nodded in a good mood, with a girlish look on her face. 　I guess he's someone who can show his honest self. 　......or just bald. "Yasilo".　I sit down next to her and Estella gives me a caring smile. "Good job. Jiro is good for this kind of negotiation, isn't he? It was a great sales talk. I'm glad I brought him here."　Estella looks relieved. 　I've said it was a high winning percentage negotiation from the beginning, but I guess they were nervous because it was a negotiation to decide the fate of the 42 wards. 　Maybe he's relaxed, but he seems to have had time to tell jokes. "I didn't feel like Jiro was going to be rude.""Whose hair is missing?"`Don't be rude to me!'"What? You were the one who said, 'My hair is dead.'""I didn't say that! I said, 'I don't care!'""'No hair'?"`I have some hair!'"No, you don't!""Oji! Excuse me for taking a look at it!""Hey, boys, if you don't do that, I'll knock you out."　Under the shining scalp, Demily's smile gives off a dark aura. "Oh, wow!? Or excuse me over and over again! ... Look, Jiro apologizes!""I have money, so I don't have to have any hair,""What do you want from both sides is a human being!""Don't be greedy! Is it the embodiment of greed?""Jillo!""Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha　Hey, Estella. What did you tell this Ossan?　I'll have to hear more about it later. "Mrs. Jiro. May I have a moment?"　She snuck in between me and Estella, and Natalia spoke in a hushed voice. 　I guess I was a little too excited. ... Am I going to get in trouble with Natalia?"I checked it and found out that there were no fur.""What are you doing to Natalia?""Shall we stop sewage?""Oji! I'm kidding! These two are a bit too practical! I'll make you apologize! I'll make you apologize, just sewage! See, both of you, apologize!"　Estella looks really scary. 　It can't be helped. 　Natalia and I both bowed deeply and apologized honestly. "I'm sorry. I looked very dry.""Eyes, neither of you!"Estella and Demily looked like Hannya even though they had done it. 　This is why aristocrats are... selfish. "Oh, yes, Mr. Demily, I'd like to ask you something.""Then, first of all, you'd better learn how to ask others for something, Oba-kun...""If you're so irritated, you'll go bald, Mr. Demily,""I'm bald now, Oba! Tulpika!""Oji! Calm down! Don't admit it yourself!"　Estella has begun to flit her knife in her pocket, so I'll negotiate seriously. "As I said when I talked about the sewage system, water purification requires a lot of sawdust.""Well, that's what you were talking about. ... And?""I hope you will send some from the Woodman's Guild to the Forty-second leg,""But if I send them to the 42 wards, will they end up going outside the outer wall? I don't think there's any need to send them all the way...""Mr. Oji. Actually, I'm thinking of building a street gate in 42 wards.""In the Forty-Second Ward?""Yes,"　Estella, who took over from me, explained that the town gates in the 42 wards would set a very advantageous condition for the Woodman Guild, and insisted that she was serious about attracting wood. "The Forty-second Ward needs a Woodman's Guild,""I see, not only are we sending men, but we are building branches of the Woodman's Guild in 42 wards?""Yes, that should put the wood on the 42nd leg under the care of the Woodman Guild and protect the environment.""A branch office in Forty-two wards... the Tolbeck office seems to be doing well in sales..."　There is a precedent of a Tolbeck factory, and that precedent is increasing sales well. This should be a significant positive factor. "Well, that's all right. I've known the Woodman's Guild chief. I'll tell him to arrange it for me.""Thank you, old man!"　Good, good. The conversation is going on like clockwork. 　Now, the rest..."But one thing that concerns me is where the gate is to be set up."　Demily wrinkles her brows with a sour look. His expression said, "I don't understand." 　His eyes were sharper than I expected, and he was so powerful that I could clearly tell that this man was the lord of one district. 　I could not cooperate unless my doubts were resolved; I could not put myself at risk with a word of circumspection, and the peculiar sense of vigilance of a lord was oozing out. "Why do you put it on the west side of the main street?"　Estella's earlier explanation included the location of the gate. 　We are trying to build a street gate on the deserted west side, with churches and farmland, rather than on the east side, where there is a main street. 　Originally, it's only natural to have a wide open road in front of the street gates for bringing in luggage from outside, and it's preferable to have a main street lined with restaurants, bars, and inns where adventurers from outside rush in first, because that's more profitable. 　But we dare to build a gate on the unpopular west side. 　Why is that..."There's a water purification facility on the west side of the territory, so we're going to build a processing plant right next to the street gate, and we're going to process the wood from the street gate and use it in a water purification facility in a short distance, which will significantly reduce transportation costs.""Do you use the street-gate only for wood?""No. There are hunting guilds in the 42nd leg, and they will use them.""... well,"　One more thing to add to Estella's description is that the river that flows out of the 42 wards connects to the sea, which salmon attests to. 　As we looked into the construction of the sewage treatment plant, it seems that the river's water from the outer walls of the 42 wards is connected to the sea through a cliff rising between the 30 wards. 　There seems to be a large cavity beneath the cliff, and the river flows underground into the sea... 　Then, if you dig a little bit at the entrance to the basement and reinforce it so that it won't collapse, you'll be able to complete a new transport route for the marine guild. 　You can use it when the marchers in the marine guild bring their nets to us, or you can share the seafood you've spilled. "That is to say, that the adventurers and the general public are not expected to use it from the beginning, but that they will build a street-gate to improve the lives of the Forty-two wards?""Originally, outside the Forty-Second Ward, there is a deep forest, and no adventurer will get lost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . "　If you fall down this cliff from the road in the thirtieth leg, you'll probably die. 　However, unless it's really such an extreme case, no one would use the 42 gates. "Yes, then I won't have any trouble with the other wards."　Demily nods convincingly. 　It is said that there are quite a few disputes over the amount of taxes and user disputes, and the quickest way to avoid trouble is to limit the number of users. 　As for the introductory tax, the Woodman's Guild is also pushing for heavy taxes other than the Forty Ward, in order to prevent overcutting of trees under their own supervision. It must be for profit, I suppose. 　If so. If we invite the Woodman Guild, the 42 wards will be under the watch of the Woodman Guild, which means that there is no problem with reducing the entry tax. 　In addition, the city gate is located close to the water purification plant, which can significantly reduce transportation costs. It's nothing to say if there's a processing plant nearby. 　This will ensure that sewage in the 42 wards will continue to be used without any problems. 　in addition 　......muff 　On the west side of the 42 wards, where nothing has been done until now but open spaces and forests, people will naturally gather there as it is developed. 　I've been talking to Estella and she plans to pave the main road to the east and the church to build a highway. Once the carriage is strong enough to pass, it will be easier to transport processed wood and transport the crops of the Mormats. 　and I spoke most forcefully and fervently here."　Wouldn't it be easier for Alvistans, who believe in spirits, to go to church if the roads were built?　Believers, you should go to church and pray on holidays!　Wouldn't the Spirit be distrustful if they relied only on it when it was convenient for them?　I complained that trust is also important in faith. 　Jeanette said, "That's right," and Estella looked back on herself, saying, "I'm just praying at a fixed time." 　So the construction of a highway connecting the east and west of the 42 wards is in the process of being very positively planned. 　Oh, come to think of it, 'I just noticed it,' or maybe customers will come to Yodamari-tei, which is just in the middle of the main road. 　Well, it's a coincidence! 　I'm afraid it's a perfect place to take a short break between work.Oh, by chance. 　...hehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehehe. 　With this, you can turn over the "bad location" that Yodamari-tei has been holding for a long time!　It's a big win that comes from behind!　All we have to do is talk to the Woodman Guild boss to attract the Woodman and redevelop the west side of the territory with the construction of the city gate!　Yodamari-tei's......no, my future is bright!"The Woodman Guild's head is an old acquaintance with me. Wait. I'll write you a letter of introduction. I'm sure he'll agree to it. Anyway, the Forty-second Ward Forest is a tough place to get to. If it's easy to get there, he'll give you a hand."　I've got a great stamp!　Indeed, outside the Forty-two Wards, there are many demons of the level of immediately after death, whether it be Magda or not, but it will be a heavy load for the mere loggers. 　Moreover, they cut down trees there. . . .　I see, will this benefit the Woodman Guild? 　Negotiations will be easy if it's a win‐win relationship. 　What's more, I even have a letter of introduction from my lord. 　......haha, I won!　I've won again this time. ...I want to know about my defeat. 　I felt very good in the run-up to the negotiations to secure an easy victory. 　Hmm... I don't know what to do, I wonder what to do with the Yodamari-tei store. I'll be in trouble if there's not enough customers coming in. Hmm... 　I couldn't control my excitement while Demily was writing a letter of introduction. 　Yes, until I saw her --"