Chapter 139.2. New Market
"If Wyvern Riders were as prevalent as you say, this fortress would have been wiped out long ago. The Nara Military wouldn't leave such a dangerous dungeon untouched either."
In that case, is Nara City also aiming to become an independent special district? It would be good if they destroyed the monster fortress as well. They've blocked the road to Chiba Prefecture with monsters.
"We don't have the strength to gain air superiority, but we still have to counter it, hence deploying Wyvern Riders."
"It's like the wars in the Middle East in the past. Even with forces knowing they'll lose if they don't deploy fighter jets, they'll be at a disadvantage, so they send them out when they confirm enemy fighters."
"The inner town hasn't touched the monster fortress either. Is it a deterrent from Nara?... I see. It's a balancing act, but we're safe here."
Underground [Abyss]. To the south is the monster fortress. This is a solid fortress, but it difficult to maintain. I see. Now I understand why it's getting abandoned.
Snapping my fingers, I twist my mouth.
"I get it. There probably aren't high-level dungeons in the monster fortress anymore. It's reasonable to assume they've already been destroyed. Perhaps the monster fortress is at a level Nara's military can defeat. In other words, it's like the last stand of the monsters."
"...You're probably right. But there are probably Orc or Kobold dungeons, right? Survivors of high-level dungeons with weak soldiers."
"Hmm... That makes sense. Your reasoning aligns with mine. This speculation might be accurate."
"[It might be as Sakimori-san says. Perhaps they're leaving behind a controllable number? Generally, those things collapse unexpectedly.]"
"You say unpleasant things. But do we have to accept it? If we had air power. I want some, but there wouldn't be much need to worry about the monster fortress. We just have to watch out for Orc and Kobold groups."
Then we'll be fine for a while. It's based on speculation and optimistic expectations, but there's no other choice. We have to accept the risks.
"So let's stop looking at the sky and think with our feet on the ground."
As we move to the command center with Masamune and the others, we discuss.
"Is securing farmland within the fortress a problem?"
"No, there's no problem. But what's with those crops? They're growing at an unbelievable speed."
Entering the building and sitting on the sofa in the usual room, Masamune asks with a puzzled expression. That's true. Sometimes I wonder if it's safe to eat them.
"It's because of monster hunting. Since we primarily use guns in combat, using spears is tough..."
"There are level 1 and 2 soldiers, right? Their stats are decent."
Although the soldiers' stats are self-reported, they were taught to me. They're pretty high. There are also magicians among them.
"I saw your subordinates' combat. We can move like them with some training. It'll take a while."
"The large buses that accidentally got abandoned have been repaired. They're running to Tsukuba to explain to the people and redeploy them."
Surprisingly, the fortress is vast, with many exposed lands. If we can create irrigation channels there, we can create many small farms within the fortress. With store-bought seeds, we can produce enough food to feed 10,000 people. Those are mostly potatoes and corn.
Many people are now dedicated to agriculture. Once they're used to it, I want to create large farms on the western plains and relocate people.
"There's plenty of money, but if we're not careful, it'll disappear in no time with this many people. It's not just the inner city; we want to sell in other areas too."
Potatoes, corn, cabbage, and soybeans. With this many people, it wouldn't be surprising if there was an oversupply. My wallet always feels light, but I wonder how it's doing.
"Hmm... Are we going to expand to other cities? What about ships? There's no port."
"Nara City is also a large city. We want to do business there too."
It's a bit scary, though. I also want to know what they're thinking. For now, let's focus on solving the food problem.
I'm sure there are food shortages in the inner city. Perhaps, those seeds will get included in the Core Store lineup.
"Our dreams are big, aiming to become a big company. It's fine. Let's join as employees."
Masamune smiles slyly and extends his hand for a handshake, which I return. Alright, with this, we've acquired high-level talent. Masamune is also smart. He'll be useful.
"Then, let's proceed with the request right away. The unit heading north on the plain has become a base for survivors and is causing trouble. Sorry, but I'll leave it to you to suppress or negotiate with them."
I told Baba and the others not to cause trouble, but it seems they're causing trouble anyway. They're troublesome guys.
"Let's try negotiation first. The more markets, the better, right?"
"Yeah. Only Amasugahara Corporation and its surrounding residents are putting money into the abandoned town. With money, the economy will flourish. People will open shops, make clothes, and so on. New businesses will emerge by expanding the circle of money. It's not a circle of peace, but it's practical. If we don't expand the money circle, we can't survive."
The 4 of us burst into laughter together. A circle of peace requires having enough clothing, food, and shelter. Don't they say that's what manners are based on?
"Old man Takeda Shingen is in command on-site. I'll leave it to you to assist him."
"Well, I'll have to... show that I'm not losing to the name."
Masamune is surprised by the name of Takeda Shingen, who is also famous as a Sengoku warlord, but he quickly regains his composure. That old man is a brute, so be careful.
And so, let's continue to increase the markets.
The problem feels like it's getting too big. But that's the president's job to manage effectively.
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