Steel, Guns, and the Industrial Party in Another World

Chapter 89: Farewell

The Foster familys caravan had been in Lakeheart Town for some time now. The reason they hadnt hurried back south was to wait for the porcelain factory to produce enough porcelain ware.

This ware was extremely popular and sold out almost immediately upon production, leaving virtually no inventory.

Recently, the workers at the porcelain factory had been working overtime to fulfill the order of 3,000 pieces requested by Supervisor Christopher. Of course, this batch consisted of smaller items, mostly simple bowls and plates.

As the days passed, the date for the caravans return journey drew closer, coinciding with the departure date of the Lichman Adventure Team, as they were employed by Queller.

Ladi spent an entire day explaining the economic situation of Horn Bay in detail to Manager Ford, then requested to start her job a few days late. She wanted to use these last few days to spend quality time with her companions.

Understanding Manager Ford graciously granted her request.

In these few days, the members of the adventure group enjoyed their time together, eating and playing, savoring these final moments of reunion.

However, the inevitable day of parting finally arrived.

Please convey my respects to Marquis Foster.

Alright, Ive got it.

On the shores of Lake Weiss, Paul saw off Queller and the others on their way south.

As they walked and talked, Queller clapped Paul on the shoulder: No need to see us off any further. Ill come again.

Paul, too busy with his own affairs, replied, Alright then, safe travels! And uh

Queller confidently said, Dont worry, Ill keep sending people your way! Whatever kind you need.

Paul sheepishly scratched the back of his head, Haha! Thanks, that would be great.

Hey, no need for formalities between us.

Supervisor Christopher also joined in, smiling at Paul, Count Grayman, we hope for your continued support in the production quotas of porcelain and the new type of paper for the Foster family.

This time, it was Paul who assured them, declaring the Foster family a key business partner, much to the delight of Supervisor Christopher and Queller.

On the Lichman Adventure Teams side, everyone was saying their heartfelt goodbyes to Ladi. They had arrived together, but now they had to part ways, leaving everyone deeply saddened.

After hugging each member, team leader Meru once again entrusted her to take good care of herself.

She held Merus hand and said, About my mother

Meru gave her a reassuring look, Leave it to me. Ill explain everything to her.

Ladi nodded, Okay! Tell her that in two to three months, or at most half a year, Ill come back to take her here.

Meru replied, Hey, its too dangerous for you to go back. We should bring your mother here instead.

This

Whats all this and that about? Dont you trust us?

No, its not that. Its just too much trouble for you guys.

Meru firmly stated, Its no trouble at all. Listen, Ladi, the group will try to take assignments in this area in the future. Well come to see you whenever we pass by.

Then she was embraced tightly by the scholar girl

Paul, noticing this scene at the Lichman Adventure Team, felt it was appropriate to say a few words of farewell, considering his long acquaintance with them.

He waved and called out, Farewell to the members of the adventure group, take care. I hope to see you all again when Queller visits next time

Before he could finish, he saw their leader Meru rushing over with the scholar girl, Ladi.

Meru, looking intently into Pauls eyes with a serious expression, said, Lord Grayman!

What what is it? Paul sweated nervously under her gaze. Could it be she had taken a fancy to him and was about to confess on the spot? Were girls from the south so forward?

Meru then bowed deeply to him and, standing up, continued seriously:

I entrust our Ladi to your care!

Ha? Pauls mind froze.

What exactly was happening? Why did she suddenly make such an enigmatic statement?

Sister, such words are quite ambiguous in the north! How am I supposed to explain this in front of all these people!

Ladi, standing behind Meru, blushed, fully aware of the implications of such a statement in the north, being a scholar herself.

She hastily tugged at the group leaders sleeve and whispered in her ear, Meru, you cant say such things carelessly in the north.

As Paul stood there, bewildered, it was Bernard, who had been by his side, who first grasped the situation.

Count, Miss Ladi has been appointed as an administrative officer for the lords mansion, he explained. Manager Ford and I personally interviewed her some time ago.

Without waiting for Pauls inquiry, he continued, Manager Ford believes that our future interactions with the south will increase, so its prudent to have an advisor familiar with southern politics and economics. Uh I remember mentioning this in one of the reports to you!

Ah? Hahaha! Makes sense, makes sense. You and Manager Ford have been very thorough and did well.

Paul hadnt been closely involved in hiring matters lately and had skimmed over the reports, missing this detail. He laughed heartily to cover his embarrassment.

Thinking about it, Miss Ladi was not only beautiful but a genuine scholar.

Even more impressive was her exceptional archery skills. Paul had witnessed them firsthand the day they encountered a black-striped tiger.

When he later discussed this with archers like Schroeder and Bryce, they were all incredulous.

Not to mention she was a woman, but to hit the target accurately from such a distance with the first arrow, and then rapidly fire a second arrow under pressure, hitting the tiger in the eye wasnt that beyond human limits?

Considering her calm demeanor at the time, it didnt seem like mere luck.

Having such a person at his side, Paul felt heaven had been kind to him.

With these thoughts, Paul gave Meru a reassuring look.

Dont worry, Captain Meru. Miss Ladi will be well cared for here. Such scholars are rare in our territory; shes truly a high-end talent among high-end talents.

He then remembered another scholar consultant, Miss Dias, and wondered about her progress with flag signals. He had been busy with the shipyard and supporting trade and industry, and hadnt inquired about the flag signal research.

After this little episode, everyone once again said their farewells. Amidst Pauls waving and goodbyes, the Foster caravan and Lichman Adventure Team embarked on their journey back to the south