第３３掘：会議前半 (Part2)
"Yes, I'm sure of it. What I think we need is something like an open-air bath; I'm certain everyone would be delighted! It felt so wonderful, and it would definitely be popular!"
A momentary silence fell over the group. In a way, it was an even more unconventional answer than Aslin’s, but it was a necessary point nonetheless.
"...I see, an entertainment facility. You mean for us to provide a place where people can spend money, much like a theater. Hmm, if we do that, we can collect money from the outside in addition to DP. Tori, that’s brilliant. It seems there is significant merit in building various other entertainment facilities as well. If we take the lead, it will be seen as a state-run enterprise, and we can clearly convey the benefits of living here to the residents."
"Eh, eh? A-ah, I didn't mean it in that way..."
"Hahaha, it seems Tori had a different purpose in mind. However, I agree with Tori that it would be well-received. By the way, Eris, how about we implement preferential treatment for residents? Perhaps half-price? If we do that, the number of people wanting to move here will surely increase."
"I see. Ratz, as expected of someone who ran a merchant company. However, the method of verifying who is a resident..."
Just like that, leaving Tori behind, Eris and Ratz delved deeper into the discussion.
"If you're building open-air baths in the villages and towns, please, by all means, stock plenty of alcohol! If you have that, no one will have any complaints!"
Milly leaned forward as she said this. ...Calm down.
"Eris, Ratz, that’s enough for now. We haven't finished hearing everyone's opinions yet. Milly, you calm down too. I'll write it down: Open-air bath (alcohol essential). Now, next is Riel and Kaya."
I hurriedly scribbled on the whiteboard: *Open-air bath (alcohol essential) = Entertainment facility.*
"I want a place where I can move my body, like an adventurer's guild. Maybe a training ground?"
"...I want a place with grass or lawn. The city is mostly just dirt... it felt like I was suffocating."
Riel’s opinion was understandable. A training ground... how should I handle that? As part of an adventurer's guild... or separate?
But what did Kaya mean? Suffocating because of the dirt? Is this like the modern Japanese idea of increasing green spaces?
"Ah, I understand what Kaya is saying."
"I agree~"
"I had been thinking the same thing."
"What do you mean? Is it something important for the Beastmen and Elves?"
Eris, Ratz, and Oriel were all in agreement.
"Ah, well, you are human, Brother. You probably don't feel it much, but..."
"For people who are Elves or Beastmen, their natural habitat is the forest, or places overflowing with greenery."
"If you were born and raised in a city from the start, it might not feel strange, but for someone like me who grew up in such places... the life in the Royal Capital was, if I may say so..."
"I see, so the difference in environment is just too drastic."
"Well, it’s not like we would die from it, but that is the reason why most Elves and Beastmen live in places near forests."
I see. So, greenery is even more important to them than it is to modern Japanese people. This was an unexpected blind spot. I don't want to cause them stress by forcing them to live in an environment that doesn't suit them. Kaya’s opinion was a valuable find.
I scratched onto the whiteboard: *Greenery (Important).*
"Alright, let’s move on to Eris and the others."
"Yes, understood. I am impressed by the opinions raised. Meetings are truly important. With that in mind, I shall also state my opinion firmly."
With that, Eris drew everyone’s gaze.
"First, starting with the basics: we must decide on which floor of this dungeon we are building the villages and towns, where exactly they will be located, and how large they will be. Without that, we won't know where to build housing or open-air baths. I humbly suggest we start by selecting the land."
"..."
The members who had spoken until now froze.
Yes, this was the most important part. Everyone had offered great opinions, but we couldn't neglect the fundamentals. They, too, were learning as they went through this for the first time. It might seem amateurish or childish, but everyone starts somewhere. There is nothing to be ashamed of; they just need to learn properly from here on out.
However, I have made a vow in my heart. I will use DP to ensure that every household is equipped with a toilet and toilet paper. For the sake of hygiene, I don't want people just relieving themselves anywhere in this dungeon.
Reaffirming that noble oath, the meeting moved on to the remaining members.