My Beloved Dog is the Strongest in Another World

It Was Decided That I Would Hire People

“In that case, Sebastian, Claire. We will have a lot to think about…concerning Mr. Takumi’s Weed Cultivation.”
“Yes. Considering how much they have multiplied… We might be able to gather much more than we initially thought.”
“Indeed, father. There may be enough for not just these lands, but to export as well.”

“Well, let’s not get carried away. It might not happen like this every time. Perhaps there are special conditions.”
“Yes. Mr. Takumi.”
“What is it?”

As he watched the herb garden, Mr. Ekenhart started to talk to Sebastian and Ms. Claire about how they would have to rethink their plans for Range village.

Even I had assumed that they would grow like normal herbs, and I didn’t think that we would be able to prepare them in such great quantities.

Ms. Claire even thought that if this continued, we would have enough to sell in other territories as well.

“About the herb garden we want you to make… It might become much larger than planned.”
“Uh, yes, that might be true… But I couldn’t manage such a thing…”
“We will deal with that. Well, we intended to put a butler under you, but I think we’ll also have to have some other personnel to work for you, Mr. Takumi.”
“Indeed. Mr. Takumi can hardly be expected to gather all of these herbs by himself. Aside from getting someone to help manage the place, there is a lot we have to think about.”

Sebastian then told me that the fields would be created on a much larger scale.

That meant I would have to look after the herbs, gather them and ship them to town…

Obviously, that was not something that I could do alone.

As I hesitated over it, Mr. Ekenhart and Ms. Claire made a different suggestion.

I had already heard about a butler, but hiring other people… Well, it would definitely help… Only, I didn’t know if I would be able to manage those people…

“Do you really think I’ll be able to do it?”
“Ah, I wouldn’t worry about that, Mr. Takumi. I know you well enough now to see that you are capable.”
“Indeed. I believe that you can do it, Mr. Takumi.”
“Hah…”

“Though, I am worried that some people might try to take advantage of Mr. Takumi’s kindness.”

While I felt anxious, the others nodded and tried to assure me that I would be fine.

Even Ms. Lyra was nodding.

I was glad that they trusted me, but I had never been in such a position before…

But then Mr. Sebastian continued, which added to my anxiety.

Now that I thought about it, Ms. Lyra had said something similar as well.

It wouldn’t be too bad if they just slacked off, but if they went after my money or targeted me, that could be a problem.

…And so I felt even more worried about hiring people.

“Wuff!”

“Indeed. But with good Leo there, any suspicious people near Mr. Takumi will be exposed quickly enough. Hehe.”
“…Is that right, Leo?”
“Wuff. Wuff!”

Leo must have sensed my worries, as she stepped forward and barked.

Ms. Claire nodded and agreed that it would be fine if Leo was with me…

And when I asked her, Leo nodded confidently.

Well, Leo was sensitive to such things, so she may be able to sniff out anyone who was suspicious. Just like she had done with the wine.

“Regardless, it is not something you need to be so concerned about, Mr. Takumi.”

“Why is that?”
“When starting, the duke’s men will investigate anyone who is to be hired.”
“Yes, that is a good idea. After all, it involves this house, so we must ensure that everyone who is hired is also trustworthy.”
“…I see.”

So they would vouch for anyone who was hired.

Then I guess I had nothing to worry about?

Not that I still wasn’t worried about my own managing abilities.

“In any case, this matter will need to be discussed in greater detail with Claire and Sebastian.”
“Yes. At this rate, we will require a lot more land. …And we must find a place for Mr. Takumi to live.”
“I’m going to live in the fields?”

“Not the fields… But we intend to have a house nearby so that you can manage things easily. After all, you cannot do that from here.”
“I see…”

For a moment I thought that I was going to be driven out of the mansion, but it was not the case.

Indeed, since the herb field would be close to Range village, I wouldn’t be able to manage it from this mansion.

But even if I rode on Leo, a round trip would take longer than a day.

That would not be very efficient.

And while it would best if I could leave the management to someone else, that would not happen for some time.

…In the first place, I would be worried about leaving it entirely in someone else’s hands.

“I will have to speak with the chief of Range village, and have a great plot of land prepared.”
“Uh, I hope it will not be too big… Something modest would be preferable…”
“Haha. Well, that can be discussed later. And once we have decided on most of the details, we will speak with you again, Mr. Takumi.”

“Yes, thank you.”

As it was related to land, they would need to consider the matter beforehand.

There was no point in me joining the conversation so early, as there was nothing that I could say. And so I would leave it to them.

And with Ms. Claire and Sebastian there, they would ensure that it wasn’t anything too bad.

my only concern was that Mr. Ekenhart would propose something ridiculous…

“Now then, we will continue to observe these herbs for some time. Do you have any other thoughts, Mr. Takumi?”

“Yes… As far as I can see, the sunlight hasn’t had much effect on them. But I would like to know about the speed at which they grow. Also, the differences in the amount of water given…”
“Certainly. I will tell the others, and we can adjust the water and see how it affects them.”
“Yes, thank you.”