Otoko Nara Ikkokuichijou no Aruji o Mezasa Nakya, ne? - Chapter 246

Chapter 176 - (Chapter 246): Sausage Factory

Year 7446, Month 7, Day 6



A short while after we descended from the outer crater of Baldukk we took a break for lunch.
Around 10 minutes after putting Baldoggie into boiling water. After they've gotten plenty hot we put them on some rolled bread with a slice in the middle along with mayonnaise, mustard, and sauerkraut, before handing one to each person.
All of the newly purchased slaves ate as if they were devouring them.

"Hey, don't hurry and slowly eat it. There's still some left."
"If you're hungry then there's still seconds."
"Oh, was the mustard too strong? Sorry about that. I'll give you a new one."
"You're legs have started to hurt..here, it's gotten a bit better right?"

Zulu, Angela, Cathy, and Miduchi were heroically looking after the trouble of the children.
John and Terry have already built up enough stamina that this level of march is nothing and they're wearing rubber sandals so they were helping Giberuti make hotdogs and preparing the beans for tea.
We make a deep bean tea and then after floating a lot of ice inside of it the ice tea is made, it's the obvious choice for drinking in the summer.

I was discussing with Basutoral the arrangement of the meat mincers in the factory.
He must have given it his best to carefully draw it.
He was showing me a layout plan of the factory while saying "I thought cleaning would be troublesome if we were to place them here or here." and I was nodding while listening before just saying, "That's fine".

We spent 5 hours crossing the roughly 10 km route with breaks in between and when we finally arrived at Greed Company in the capital it was past 3 pm.
We already guessed that moving would take some time that's why I was thinking of having everyone ride the passenger carriage but including Zulu all of my slaves said, "The start is crucial" so we did it this way.
I see, if you all are going to say that then it can't be helped, and making them walk was the mistake.
All of the brats are worn out.
Though John and Terry are fine.

I guess because it's hot out during this season, there was no one outside of the store.

We stopped our horses and tied them up before entering the always open door.

"Ah, president! Welcome!"

Anna cheerfully greeted us while Hanna called out as well.

Soon after Luke and Leila appeared to greet us.
Both of them were covered in sweat and their hands were dirty as well. They must have been counting the inventory.
It's about time for the move so I told them to properly grasp the amount of inventory and make of list of it.

"Luke, I prepared the slaves that will be working at the factory. Have you already found a good inn?"

"Yeah, I've already discussed it with them. Just in case they're split up into two locations though.."

"Yeah, that's fine. Basutoral. Go together with Cathy and look at the inns. If there's no problem then I don't mind if you enter a contract just like that. It's fine for you to adequately decide which one will be used by the boys or how to split up the rooms and such."

After saying that far I looked around inside of the store a bit and looked for a place I could fit everyone inside.
The corners of the store are already filled with luggage and boxes ready for the move so I thought it would be troublesome if they couldn't fit.
That, it's probably winter clothes.
Rather than Bakuddo there's a lot more cheaper things in the capital after all.
Since the Ryogu's are paid quite a bit I'm sure they purchased a good amount of stuff.

Incidentally the wages are 500,000 Z a month for the head clerk Rozural, 300,000 Z a month for Wendy the sales clerk, and then 250,000 Z a month each for Dianne and her husband Luke. Honestly speaking for a single family this income(1,300,000 Z monthly income) is most likely the highest in Bakuddo excluding the family of hunters.
I don't think even our house dealt with this much money before we started the rubber business.
For reference the youngest daughter of the Ryogu family, Sonia makes 20,000 Z a month as the maid of our household.
It should have been about the same for Myun as well.
There's a large difference between farming villages and cities almost like Shanghai on Earth.

These wages are something decided with permission from brother.
It's something like a bonus for the squire family that goes to the capital every two years and limited to just a measure for a squire family from Bakuddo to be employed by Greed Company.
Things like letting them take days off and go on trips through the capital of surrounding areas, we're urging them somewhat forcefully to use the money but this is largely to increase the amount of knowledge the squires have as well.

With this it's almost like I'm buying a favor for them to transfer to the capital but it's extremely important for me to have someone I can relax and trust from Bakuddo living in the capital.

Well, along with that there's the wages for the Yotlen family and some miscellaneous expenses like the Bell Street shop association fees which cost me 2,000,000 Z a month even if we do nothing at all though. That can't be helped.

If we can properly get the sausage factory operating and after removing the expenses 40% of the profits become my income then about half of the expenses listed above should be taken care of, if you were to ask me I'd like to just get the sausage factory on track right away.

I let the newly purchased slaves into the store and had them exchange greetings in order.

"Al-sama, aren't they just children...Is that fine?"

Luke was saying out of concern but adults are just a bit..After all the one managing them for the time being is just Cathy. You could say them being younger than her was an absolute condition.
Putting aside Cathy that way Basutoral can relax as well.

"I see now..If you put it that way then, I guess so. Their master is no one other than Al-sama after all."

Luke said it made sense and nodded as well.

"For a short while, have someone eat meals together with the slaves. I don't mind if you take the cost of the meals out as an expense. But, it's not like they're going to be living together with me after all...It's necessary for them to learn how to use money...Starting tomorrow all the way until next week give each of them 500, no, 600 Z a day. The week after that make it 4,000 Z per week. If there's anyone who uses up all of it then it's fine to give them 1,000 Z but on the next week subtract 1,000 Z. Starting next month I guess it's fine to pay weekly as well..Well, I guess it is. I'm leaving it to you."

"Yes, please leave it to me. I'll hand it over to the Donneoru family when they come at the end of the month as well."

A 20,000 Z monthly salary huh? Honestly when it comes to living in Rombertia then including meals it's barely enough.
However, either way we'll be providing Baldoggie as the large portion of their lunch meals.
Even if I say that's no good I'm sure Cathy would pay out of her own pocket to feed them so I'm not going to forbid it.
If we just leave it alone then eventually I'm sure one of the sharper ones will cover up the amount of meat and make some all on their own to eat.

It would be boring if there wasn't at least someone who does that.
On the contrary it should be fine if I just tell Cathy to ignore it as long as it doesn't get too bad.
However, if they start to monopolize it or aren't sharing them among the group then I won't show any mercy. Also bullying, that's no mercy. I think just that I won't forgive. I need to mention it later.

While waiting for the return of the Basutoral couple, since it can't be helped wasting time Miduchi and I went to the healer managed by the dark elf Tukerin or whatever to offer greetings.

There was a considerable number of patients in the healer waiting for their treatment. This could take some time, I thought.
However, Miduchi whispered something to the dark elf receptionists and was allowed through to the back right away.
But, just I was made to wait in the room outside for a short while.

Miduchi said, "Tukerin-san thinks it's something that has to do with the internal affairs of Lail Kingdom. I need to go and explain some appropriate reason for it so I think you'll be waiting for a short while. It's fine if you don't force yourself to say anything other than greetings. Though it's fine if you talk as well." so I just quietly waited outside.

During that time the dark elf that seemed like an employee was by my side and no matter what wasn't taking their eyes off me.

In a few minutes Miduchi called out from inside of the room so I lowered my head while entering and the middle-aged dark elf that was sitting in the chair was observing me from the top of my head to the tips of my toes while pointing to a chair with no expression so I said, "Excuse me." and took a seat next to Miduchi.

Before I could say any greetings Miduchi said, "Previously, I think you've met before but he's sub-Noble Greed. He's someone who is absolutely necessary so.." and said that. What's that? and shortly after thinking that, "It's been a while since we last met..sub-Noble Greed was it? We're both his majesty's..alike, I won't hold back in my cooperation." said that to me.

I have no idea what it's about but it would probably be best to match up with what he says here. Rather~ his majesty the King's whatever or other alike part I couldn't understand at all.

"For me as well, it's been a while since we last met, Tukerin-san. I've heard many things about you from Chizumagurol. Last year we were greatly in your care. I'm grateful for your continued cooperation."

And said while stretching out my right hand. We both shook hands while confirming our status. Level 14 huh? He's considerably high even though he's not an adventurer. After that we exchanged greetings on the surface and after explaining things about the factory ended the conversation at an appropriate time before returning.




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When we returned to the store, soon after the Basutoral couple returned as well.
Right away, we decided to bring along the slaves to the factory.

In a hurry we setup the mincer just as Basutoral instructed. The factory already had desks, buckets, and a large smoker prepared. After that all we need is the stove magic tool, magic stones, pork, spices and ingredients and we can start operations right away. I intend to go to the magic tool shop Splendor tomorrow to buy the stove magic tool.

I really wanted to go today but I didn't know what size would be needed so it was necessary to take measurements.

Zulu and Angela were a great help doing the work of trying to setup the heavy mincer in the sweltering heat. I'm really glad I brought them along. Basutoral and Giberuti were making difficult faces while looking at the layout of the factory and discussing something. Cathy was giving a simple explanation to the slaves of what they'll be doing. Miduchi and I were holding strings and tying knots to measure things under Basutoral and Giberuti's instructions.

While doing those sorts of things it started to get dark out. It's impossible if we don't turn on some lights soon but let alone lighting magic tools we still hadn't bought any lamps.
Incidentally this factory has two rooms that are about 4.5 tatami mats each attached to it and I intend to have John and Terry live there as night guards.
After throwing their change of clothes and few belongings into there, we all went out for dinner.

We entered a random restaurant and got some meals.
This time we chose a place that was close to the bottom matching up to the wages of the slaves.
The price was around 300 Z per person a decent amount.
We discussed the treatment of slaves under me while eating.

The compensation of 20,000 Z per month starting next month. However it's paid weekly. If they work seriously then they could get a raise at the start of the new year.
Tomorrow we'll go to buy daily necessities for them. Each person gets three changes of clothes. Underwear is one weeks worth of six pairs.
Other things like towels and bathing tools will be purchased for each person.

I discussed things like that and finally added one more comment at the end.

"Everyone, listen carefully to the things Cathy says and get along with each other. Also, it's fine if you get into fights but do it fairly one on one. I absolutely won't forgive just hiding and bullying behind someones back. Anyone who knows about it and remains quiet is equally guilty. If there's someone who gets bullied say something right away. If there's someone unpleasant than properly say what about them is unpleasant to the person. If they don't fix it from that then it's fine to come and mention it to Cathy or anyone else in the company so make sure I hear about it. Alright, don't misunderstand. First off properly say things to each other. Don't come and tell things to Cathy and I without saying anything to them. This is absolute. Alright."

I looked at each of their faces one after another while putting emphasis on it.

It seems they understood so after having some tea we crammed them into their inns.
We returned John and Terry to the factory but it's summer and they get private rooms, so I told them to endure with just a towel until we can buy beds tomorrow.




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Year 7446, Month 7, Day 7



Today is Tanabata.
But something like that is unrelated.

We're running around shopping since early in the morning.
The change of clothes and underwear, daily necessitates, I left to Miduchi and Cathy, I went to buy the remaining stove and after setting that up went to buy a huge pot.
After that we went to the companies that we had been negotiating with from before and stocked up on pork along with the pig's bowels.
We're going to be buying from a total of six dealers. The spices and such was plenty dealing with just one specialized dealer.

We're also negotiating to increase the amount of kazotto(analogue cheese) as well.
Since they didn't produce a large amount in the first place if they were to sell all the amount we've requested they won't have enough to provide to others.
It was necessary to lower our heads to get them to sell as much as they can.
After letting them eat a Baldoggie simple with Kazotto inside of it doubling the amount they were selling us was the limit.
If it's this stock amount then we probably can't make very much, I wonder if it will become a popular product with a premium feel?

Also we gained the prospect of stocking up on catgut from livestock while negotiating for the other stuff.
With this not just Frankfurt size but we might be able to make the easier to eat Vienna size as well.

Ah, I wonder if that means I'll have to make the mouthpiece for the catgut size...Seriously, that's a pain in the ass...

In a hurry we finished up with everything.
Everything that had a fixed price and could be paid like the inn fees I paid for three months ahead and already finished negotiations on the meat and other ingredients that will be paid for whenever they're delivered to the head office of the company.

In reality I wanted to return to Baldukk today but it was impossible.

Tomorrow we'll quickly return and then we need to buy the required materials for making the teleport room on the 8th floor into a base.
Also, I intend to leave the deliveries of the Baldoggie from the factory to the cart we have in the entrance plaza to Murowa so I still need to go over the fine details of that. In that case the dungeon won't be until the day after tomorrow huh?

However, with this everything troublesome for the time being is..there was the move and deliveries to the knight group at the end of the month...
At that time I need to report that we cleared the 8th floor and started advancing into the 9th floor as well.

However, something like that will end in a single day.
The really troublesome stuff is transferring over the company work and the initial operation of the sausage factory huh...
Just in case brother and the others intend to stay in the capital for about two weeks to help out with transferring over the positions and such but..there's a lot of stuff that is no good if I'm not around after all~
Like reporting to the government office, I'm sure that will eat up some time waiting in line.

Though I say that once that stuff is over it's really the end of the troublesome stuff, I can see the hope.

Here is a time to hold out.