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Chapter 129: Appointment Ceremony

"Alright, let me introduce them."

As I said that, all eyes turned to the three assistants who ascended the platform, and cheers erupted from the villagers.

"First, we have Tsubaki. I'm entrusting her with the role of 'Acting Village Chief.' In the settlement, she holds authority equal to mine, essentially overseeing the development."

"I've been appointed as the Acting Village Chief. Let me make it clear from the start that I prioritize the Village Chief above all. Please understand that other matters come second."

Tsubaki announced with a smile, and the villagers' reactions were rather relaxed. The women seemed to understand, giving affirming nods, while some men cheered, saying, "That's our Village Chief's wife!"

"...I'm not his wife yet. But, to be honest, I'm aiming for it!"

(Do you really have to say that? ...Well, saying such things will only stir up unnecessary commotion again.)

Yes, more than half of it was probably serious. But now, it was necessary to continue to lighten the atmosphere.

"Alright, let's move on! The second person is Haruka. I'm appointing her as the 'Personnel Officer' in charge.” 

Haruka stands out with her natural brightness and conversational skills. She easily befriends anyone, and there's no pretentiousness about her. Moreover, she possesses the highly crucial skill of advanced appraisal. If I were to entrust human resources responsibilities to someone, I think she's the only one for the job.

"Hey there, I’m Haruka! I'll be handling the acceptance of new settlers and managing the records. Count on me for selecting villagers!"

After Haruka's introduction, cheers rose once again. Surprisingly, a lot of attention, especially from the men, focused on her. Perhaps it was because of her rejuvenated appearance, but she seemed to be quite popular.

"Oh, by the way, I'm in a relationship with Bears-san. So, count on us there too!"

(Huh? Seriously? Bears? This is the first time I'm hearing about it...)

Haruka waved towards Bears, who, in return, shyly waved back.

(Bears, you... So, you didn't really prefer being single, huh? Well, I'm not married yet, but I'll have to ask him about this later...)

Nevertheless... what's with this exposé? Both Tsubaki and Haruka are throwing in strong remarks...

It's strange. Initially, I intended to proceed with a slightly more dignified atmosphere. I'll have to leave the conclusion to the next person.

"...and Merinard will be the last assistant. I'm assigning him the role of 'Supply Officer.' He'll handle the distribution to settlers and arrange supplies, leaving everything related to resources to him."

"I appreciate the introduction. My name is Merinard and the three of us will work together as the core to plan the development. We hope to cooperate with the relevant departments to make this country even better."

Wonderful! — It was truly a splendid greeting, almost like a model.

"By the way, I want the village chief to become king. So, I ask for everyone's cooperation to create such a country."

Upon hearing these words, the villagers erupted in applause, showing the most enthusiasm of the day.

(Merinard, you too...)

All three of them passionately spoke about their aspirations. Merinard, in particular, continued to stir up the villagers with satisfaction.

"Village chief today is our stage. Please forgive us if we make one or two declarations of determination."

"That's right. I chose everyone here, so do as you please. Oh, and one more thing, Merimas will be appointed as the vice-captain for both Haruka and Merinard."

Unfortunately, Merimas has gone to town. While wondering what he would say, I moved on to the next announcement.

"The next role is 'Construction Manager,' and the responsible person is Rudorg. Maria will be appointed as his vice-captain."

"I've been entrusted with the role of Construction Manager. It's not really my style, but... well, I can't refuse a request from the Village Chief! Maria-dono, I'm counting on you."

"Yes, I'll do my best, Rudo-jii-san."

Rudorg, Maria, and others will be in charge of land development, water control, and construction. Natsuki will handle building materials and furniture, Loa will manage waterways and roads, and the lumberjack couple will be responsible for logging.

Everyone will be in a position to guide the settlers, so it will be a challenge, but I hope they do their best.

"Next is 'Medical Officer,' and I'm entrusting the role to Kyoko. She'll work with Akiho and Hazuki. We don't have the benefits of the Village Bonus here, so we'll rely on you for dealing with illnesses and injuries."

"Leave it to me. I believe our healing magic can be put to good use in the settlement."

Originally, I planned to entrust the role of the head to Akiho, but after discussions between Akiho and Hazuki, they decided to leave the leadership to Kyoko. Since I trust them, I had no complaints.

"Finally, we have 'Combat Officer.' For this, we're dividing it into two units: the 'Security Team' and the 'Nanashi Army.” 

I call Sakura to the stage and make her stand next to me.

“The overall command will be given to Sakura. She'll be responsible for managing the Security Team, Nanashi Army, and coordinating dungeon conquests."

"I'm Sakura. To protect ourselves and our families, we must have our own strength. Even if you're not in a combat role, you can still become strong. I won't force anyone, but I'll be waiting for as many people as possible to join. Anytime!"

Oh, I thought she would say something more. But it seems like that's the end. It's a bit anticlimactic, but let's continue.

"Now, the captain of the 'Security Team' is Rado. In the Security Team, he'll be in charge of patrolling the settlement, guarding the gates, and guiding at the forest entrance. Rado will have full authority over overseeing the settlers, so please work accordingly."

"I've been entrusted with it. We're no longer a group that fears goblins or teleporters. Let's pledge to face any formidable enemy. We're waiting for your volunteers."

As Rado said, they now had the strength to hunt Minotaurs. They acquired professions and skills and had become the strongest warrior group. With my trust in him, he was the most suitable candidate.

"The responsible person for the other unit, the 'Nanashi Army,' will be Touya. His vice-captains will be Hayato and Tachibana. This unit will handle interpersonal battles against hostile forces."

"I’m Touya, the commander. The Nanashi Army engages in combat, where people risk their lives to fight each other. If you have the resolve for that, enlist. That's all."

"Nanashi Army will also handle regular security. Sakura, Touya, and Rado, the three of you should always coordinate and respond to situations."

"Ha."

"Ha."

"Ha."

I see, indeed, this is not something to joke about. The three of them spoke with serious expressions, not a hint of a smile. The villagers who listened to the speech were all absorbed in what they heard.

"Today's discussion is over. Those who are inspired by the talk and those who are still uncertain, it's up to you to decide in the end. It doesn't matter which path you choose. Contribute to the village and to me in a way that suits you."

And with that, the new system was in place, ready to start working in earnest from tomorrow.

Despite the supposed disbandment, everyone remained in the dining hall. Each person rushed to the respective leaders, asking various questions.

Some spoke to Haruka and Tsubaki, mixing in jokes.

Others went to Sakura and the others with serious expressions.

The reasons varied, but everyone's expression was very bright.

< List posted on the bulletin board >

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Representative:

- Pioneer Founder and Village Chief: Keisuke

  - Holds the appointment rights for each department

  - Keisuke's instructions take top priority

  - Usually just for show

Assistants:

- Acting Village Chief: Tsubaki

  - Has authority equal to the Village Chief

  - Overseer of the entire settlement

- Personnel Officer: Haruka

  - In charge of accepting residents and managing records

- Supply Officer: Merinard

  - In charge of distributing supplies and food

Additional Notes:

- Merimas appointed as vice-captain for Haruka and Merinard

- Development and personnel deployment in the settlement decided by the three assistants

- In the absence of direct instructions from the Village Chief, operate at one's own discretion

Construction Department:

- Head: Rudorg

- Members: Maria, Natsuki, Loa, Village Construction Team, Lumberjack Couple

  - Coordinator for settlers involved in reclamation, water control, and construction work

- Additional Notes:

  - Maria appointed as Rudrugs's vice-captain

  - Planning to assign the current lord, Wolfox, in the future

Medical Department:

- Head: Kyoko

- Members: Akiho, Hazuki

  - Responsible for medical care in the settlement and part of the combat unit

Combat Department:

- Head: Sakura

- Vice-Captain: Drago

- Responsible for maintaining public order, external combat, and overseeing dungeon conquests

- Authority over unit organization, including Security Team, Nanashi Army, and Medical Department

Security Team:

- Captain: Rado

- Members: 11 warriors of Rabbitmen and Wolfmen, 2 scouts, Urgan, Uruk

  - Responsible for patrolling the settlement, gatekeeping, and guiding at the forest entrance

Nanashi Army:

- Commander: Touya

- Members: Hayato, Tachibana, Drago, Dolly, Dort, Dress

  - Vice-captains: Hayato and Tachibana

  - Combat unit against hostile forces, assigned to public security during peacetime

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