Isekai Nonbiri Nouka Chapter 1030: Job Observation

As spring nears its end, the fields are ripe with the harvest.

Harvesting regardless of the season, a benefit brought by the AFT, is truly a blessing, though it does slightly distort one’s perception of the seasons.

Still, there are no complaints to be made, as it ensures we never suffer from a lack of food.

I join the villagers who have spare time in gathering the crops.

Even Loo and Tier, who typically dedicate themselves to research within their rooms, lend their hands, which is extremely helpful.

......

While their assistance is appreciated, I notice something peculiar: Tier isn't deploying her golems this time.

I distinctly recall her summoning a considerable number of them to aid in the last harvest.

「I won’t be doing that.」

Tier replies with a smile, continuing her work.

?

As I ponder this, Loo offers a quiet explanation.

Apparently, during the previous harvest when Tier utilized her golems, my praise was directed more towards the golems than towards her.

No, wait, I’m quite sure I praised Tier adequately as well.

If Tier received one point of praise, were the golems lauded three points worth?

I… I don’t believe it was quite that extreme?

However, I did commend each individual golem, as there were several of them.

That part is indeed accurate.

They put in a significant effort, after all.

Considering Tier was the one who summoned them, it would only be appropriate to praise her at least as much as the golems she summoned?

I… see.

I shall be more mindful of this going forward.

For now, the priority is the harvest.

……

No, on second thought, I should apologize to Tier first.

She might claim she isn't upset, but nonetheless.

My lack of consideration was evident.

Consequently, the very next day, Tier resumed summoning her golems to assist with the harvest.

That brings a sense of relief.

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Amidst the bustling harvest activities in Big Tree Village, Ann is notably absent.

She has journeyed to Village Five.

Currently, Village Five is hosting a group

Thus, the academy devised this 'job observation' event, functioning as a collective job-hunting initiative.

While the decision to return home remains a personal choice, this endeavor represents the academy's effort to at least equip graduates with some employment prospects.

For the graduates, rather than stubbornly asserting they won't return due to the capital's comforts, it's more advantageous to claim they are engaged in proper employment.

Should this explanation satisfy their parents, it might lessen the likelihood of forceful persuasion to return.

Although, in numerous instances, this alone may not suffice, it's still a proactive measure.

Regardless, having graduates actively employed is undeniably a positive outcome.

This 'job observation' program has been met with enthusiasm by graduates who opted against returning to their origins.

It has also garnered acceptance from students on the cusp of graduation.

Consequently, a considerable number of both current students and alumni are actively participating.

Incidentally, the reason behind not simply terming it 'job hunting' is to preserve dignity should the outcomes not be favorable.

The students of the noble academy are, after all, associated with nobility.

Maintaining appearances is paramount.

Hence, they refer to it as 'job observation.'

If it is merely an observation, there are no repercussions even if no job is secured.

And if a position is obtained, they can state that their abilities were recognized during the visit, leading to a genuine invitation to stay.

In reality, it's they who are desperately seeking employment...

...but it is probably best not to dwell on that fact.

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The 'job observation' program is being conducted across three distinct locations: the royal capital, Shashato City, and Village Five.

Individuals with administrative expertise are concentrating in the royal capital.

Those with an interest in trade are heading towards Shashato.

And those proficient in farming or in the subjugation of monsters and demon beasts are converging on Village Five.

The program is slated to run for a duration of ten to thirty days at each location.

In practical terms, the observation phase typically spans a single day, with the remaining time dedicated to hands-on experience.

Participating students commute from the academy situated in the capital to their designated work sites.

Thanks to the presence of teleportation gates, even locations beyond the capital present no logistical challenges.

The ones who encounter commuting difficulties are the graduates.

Having already completed their studies, they are no longer eligible for the academy's dormitories or other affiliated housing.

As a consequence, their living arrangements have become quite varied.

Some are even finding themselves sleeping outdoors.

This dispersal complicates coordinated group efforts and gives rise to various issues.

Therefore, the academy allocated an emergency budget and planned for the construction of temporary lodging facilities at each respective site.

They formally submitted a request for construction in Village Five as well.

The principal even journeyed to Big Tree Village alongside the Demon King to preemptively address the matter with me.

However, even without their visit, there was ample vacant land on the southern side at the base of Village Five, so permission would have been granted regardless.

In fact, approval was secured before I even had the opportunity to voice my consent.

Furthermore, with the assistance of Ria and the high elves, a substantial lodging facility was erected in an impressively short timeframe.

While they did consider accommodations for larger races, the academy indicated that excessive accommodation for noble-class users was not deemed necessary, resulting in rooms of standard dimensions.

The interior decoration is notably sparse.

Nevertheless, it is capable of comfortably housing approximately two hundred individuals...

...provided that beds and furniture are supplied.

And therein lies the present challenge.

Furniture of this nature cannot be procured instantaneously.

Even within Village Five, such items tend to be in limited supply.

It appears that those currently residing there are fabricating their own necessities, thus they are managing as best they can.

Moreover, given that Ria and the high elves oversaw the construction, the sanitary facilities, particularly the toilets, are impeccably maintained.

This detail alone has brought considerable satisfaction to the guests.

Regarding meals, the academy had secured provisions with the intention of catering food at the lodging facilities...

...however, there were no designated cooks available.

That being said, the majority of individuals who journeyed to Village Five for this job observation are affiliated with the faction led by Torain.

In essence, they share the same factional allegiance as Alfred, Ursa, and Tiselle.

Having received training from Alfred and his associates, their culinary skills are reasonably competent.

While they are capable of cooking, the task of preparing meals not just for themselves but for all the occupants necessitates an individual capable of overseeing and coordinating the entire operation.

Given that many participants hail from the same faction, the students naturally turned to Torain for guidance, and Torain, in turn, sought my assistance, inquiring if someone from Big Tree Village could be assigned to lead the effort.

As it was a request stemming from Torain, his mother, Ann, stepped forward with a sigh of resignation, stating,

Furthermore, a portion of the individuals participating in the job observation have expressed interest in the management of lodging facilities, and are thus assisting Ann while they get acquainted with the operations.

Ann's initial reports indicate that while they may be new to the field, their potential is certainly apparent.

The principal has expressed a desire to continue utilizing the lodging facilities for academy-related purposes even after the job observation period concludes.

For the immediate future, it is likely that these accommodations will be used for graduates, whether they have secured employment or not.

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As a side note.

When Ann made her initial visit to the lodging facilities in Village Five, the Demon King himself was present. He was accompanied by the Four Heavenly Kings—Beezel, Glatts, Hou, and Randan—along with the academy principal, and they provided guidance to the residents of the lodging.

The specifics of their conversation were not relayed to me, but it appears that the matter was treated with considerable gravity.

The phenomenon of graduates from the prestigious academy not returning to their home regions might be a more significant concern than initially perceived.