Chapter 1263: Infiltration_2

Unlike Ichihime, even if Kado acts indifferently, it is difficult for people to engage with him naturally and cordially.

He said regretfully to Tazuna, “Although I’m sorry, this is already an established fact. It’s a decision from the Daimyo’s Mansion of the Land of Waves; they suspect that the factory established here by the Land of Demons is meant for producing illegal militarized weapons and plan to intervene and investigate. Even though we’ve provided an explanation, since we are guests, we have to allow the official investigation from the Land of Waves.”

“Then the daimyo envoy who came here during the day…”

Tazuna recalled the envoy from the Daimyo’s House who visited him during the lunch break, constantly inquiring about various aspects of the factory with a very arrogant attitude, as if born superior to others.

This made Tazuna very displeased, but considering the disparity in their identities, Tazuna only explained what he knew to the envoy from the Daimyo’s House.

However, he did not expect to quickly receive the bad news of the factory’s construction halt.

If the factory cannot continue construction, then these thousands of workers will be unemployed.

Though not losing the ability to survive, they would revert to their original state, and improving their living conditions would be a foolish dream.

“They are investigation personnel, and there will be other officials coming for visits and investigations later. Our Land of Demons will send someone to negotiate with them.”

“What about the workers?”

“Because the situation arose suddenly and is an uncontrollable accident, all work has to stop during the official investigation by the Land of Waves. So…”

Kado’s meaning was clear.

The unemployment of the workers was inevitable.

“How long do they need to investigate?”

“Fast, it could be resolved in ten days to half a month. Slow, we cannot be sure. Seeing the attitude of the Daimyo’s Mansion of the Land of Waves, if they don’t say anything, we’ll just have to wait here.”

In other words, it could not be ruled out that the Daimyo’s Mansion of the Land of Waves might keep delaying.

If it drags on like this, dragging it out for half a year or a year is possible.

This news was undoubtedly very worrying for Tazuna.

He finally got a job, but now it’s delayed due to some unfounded reasons, making it difficult for Tazuna to accept.

But what can he do if he doesn’t accept?

Seeing the envoy from the Daimyo’s House who came during the day, he knew that they probably wouldn’t bother explaining anything to commoners like them.

And they were used to it, they didn’t need explanations from the upper echelons, they just needed to follow the rules obediently.

No need to resist, no need to expect, just manage their lives well.

As long as they can still live, there’s hope; there’s no need to provoke the nobility. Surely, they won’t make it so that they cannot live anymore.

If it comes to that, they’ll have no choice but to protest and vent their frustration.

Seeming to sense Tazuna’s concern, Kado said, “Actually, there’s no need for you to worry. Although due to some issues the factory is delayed, the Industrial and Civil Cooperative can still provide you some assistance to get through this winter. We will expedite negotiations with the Daimyo’s Mansion of the Land of Waves to lift the restrictions.”

“That’s all we can do then.”

Tazuna sighed, wanting to return home immediately and vent his displeasure by drinking.

Failed in the campaign against the Pirates, causing many young people to perish, and now leading to the unemployment of the biggest worker group in the Land of Waves. Can’t these nobles do something useful?

Moreover, this year’s taxes are still unpaid, and by the end of the year they still need to be paid… Tazuna showed a heavy expression in his eyes.

Damn, how to get through the first half of next year? Tazuna worried in his heart.

He is the only workforce in his home, besides him, there’s only a woman and a child, and the family’s burdens rest solely on him. This is what makes Tazuna feel most helpless.

“After this matter, I will make a public statement, and by then, I hope Mr. Tazuna can soothe people’s hearts. Once the misunderstanding with the Daimyo’s Mansion of the Land of Waves is resolved, all of your jobs will be restored immediately. Moreover, the lady has already instructed that this month’s salary will be paid in advance to you, hoping you can have a good new year.”

Kado said to Tazuna.

“Please thank Miss Ichihime for me.”

The more Tazuna thought about it, the less he felt at ease.

Clearly not one of their country’s people, yet caring more about the living conditions of the lower classes than their own country’s Daimyo, who only thinks about exploiting.

Just who is the real Daimyo of their country?

Therefore, even knowing the Land of Demons has other purposes in establishing a factory in the Land of Waves, Tazuna has no intention of opposing at all.

As long as their lives can be practically improved, there’s no need to oppose it. This is Tazuna’s most genuine thought.

After Tazuna left, Ichihime emerged from the corner of the room, having hidden here all along. Someone like Tazuna, who’s not a Ninja, certainly wouldn’t be aware of Ichihime’s presence, nor know that Ichihime was eavesdropping on his conversation with Kado.

“How is it, miss? What do you plan to do next? Do you want to directly confront the Daimyo of the Land of Waves?”

Kado asked Ichihime for her opinion.

“No need, the lower classes in the Land of Waves are not that resistant yet, nor have they reached the point of desperation. Next, those people will probably target the Industrial and Civil Cooperative, like approaching from both the official and public opinion fronts. At least they’re not making mistakes there, they’ve been smart for once.”

Ichihime commented.

“After suffering losses so many times, they should have learned something by now. Besides, that Daimyo of the Land of Fire has likely figured something out.”