The Downside of Technological Development
"Well then, Shelvim, I think it's going to be tough for a while, but I'll leave it to you."
"Understood, Shiro-dono, I'll do my best to protect Prince Ask and protect the empire."
Shelvim sees me off in front of the airship heading for the Tuega stump.
"Shiro, hurry up and get on!"
Yukikaze and the selected temple knights board the ship.
The knights carry large cases in their hands.
Yukikaze is carrying a large amount of luggage in her cart.
"I understand that the knights' things are daily necessities, but what is that baggage of yours?"
"This? It's just work materials."
"All of that?"
"Yes, the development of civilization is wonderful. You can handle administrative tasks by communication no matter where you are 24 hours a day."
Are you a workaholic?
"You're going to collapse someday."
"I'm originally a fairy, so I won't collapse from fatigue, and I am strong since I got into this body. But if you're worried about me, Shiro, can you help me?"
Hmm, so that's what is means
"Even though it's called paperwork, it's not that detailed work. It's basically just a pile of reports."
"Do I just look and press the stamp?"
"That's right. Shiro can do it, right?"
If you ask me if I can do it or not, it's a job that I can do.
I have lived for hundreds of years.
During that time, I was often involved in the internal affairs of the empire, so I have experience.
"Then be careful!"
Despite such worries, Shelvim bids farewell for the time being with a big smile on his face.
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And inside the ship
"Did you renovate it?"
"The details haven't been confirmed yet, but it looks like it's going to be a long journey inside the stump, so it's better to be comfortable."
Of course, there are also luxury rooms! The interior is
But it's not the luxury that matters.
"Most of the furniture and fixtures are securely secured, aren't they?"
Fixtures are fixed inconspicuously with screws all over the place.
Even the screw is so thick that it cannot be removed with a little effort.
"That has something to do with what we're about to confirm."
Saying that, Yukikaze places a large stack of papers on the desk.
"It can't be helped, let's do it."
First, start with the thickest stack of paper.
"What is this? A report on the ecosystem of the deep world?"
A paper with so many words written on it that it makes me dizzy, and a large number of photos.
Each species of creature is assigned a number.
The one I'm currently checking is numbered 14059674.
"So, there are 14 million species in the deep world?"
"Yeah, Tenrei and Ginkei are often in charge of the deep world."
That Tenrei is currently taking a bath.
Does this airship have a bath and plenty of water?
By the way, Tenrei takes a long bath.
Sometimes, she doesn't come out for half a day.
"Do you know how many species there are on Earth?"
"No, I don't know."
"The data shows 1.4 million species before the collapse of the continent, and 270,000 species after the collapse."
"Not much."
"Right?"
In Earth's case, how large is it?
I don't think there are more than 10 million species.
"These are all unknown species that have not been confirmed on land. If you look at them, you will find a treasure trove of information."
"But it will be available for viewing at the library in the imperial capital, right?"
"Well, it's already been announced that it's coming soon, so biologists are salivating."
Yes, this material will be scrutinized and released if there are no problems.
If an individual can see something that is worth a lot of money for free, they will flock to it.
"I think the number of unknown poisons, violent animals, pathogens, and microorganisms will continue to increase, right?"
"Yukikaze, how many species do you think there are?"
"I think it will increase to 16 million, no, 18 million."
Should I be relieved that it will only increase by 0.2 times?
Should I be surprised that it will increase by 2 million?
The scale is too big and my senses go crazy.
――――
I spent half a day checking the report on the deep world and stamping it.
By the time it was finally over, I could see the sunset on the horizon.
"It's finished…"
"Then, next job."
And new materials are placed on the desk by Yukikaze.
"Why not do it tomorrow?"
"Just kidding, that's Tuega's internal stump report."
That's not a joke, it's a confirmation of my work.
"Haa... then I'll check."
"That's how it is. That's how it is."
After removing debris inside the stump
An invisible vertical hole was discovered there.
Considering the danger, an airship modified to be remotely controlled by Ginkei XXIV / Niyo was introduced.
After descending 3,000km, it was discovered that space was distorted.
They continue descending further
Then the balance of the airship suddenly collapsed.
It is said that the ship completely lost its balance and collapsed at a depth of 7,000 km.
After that, we are currently building a spiral staircase while checking its safety.
"H-how long the stairs will be?"
"Niyo gives orders as Niyo, but the knights who follow it are also knights..."
"You should question the knights as well. Who is it, this idiot, who instilled them such crazy values?"
This is what it means to have a headache
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