Chapter 11: Approval

7 days passed.

Several days had passed since the first meeting held by the Fortis Kingdom ended. There's been a lot going on these past few days. The first thing was the start of the construction of a ship that would later be used by the Kingdom of Fortis to transport 550 people who would later work in the Kingdom of Fortis. The previous plan was to build 4 ships. However, after some deliberation, Ars immediately diverted his previous plan by only building 3 ships. The ships were built by Kaijin, Garm, and Dord. Meanwhile, Myrd was assigned to build the main road using pavin blocks.

The second thing was that Ars had summoned someone else to come to this world. The person was named Shiina Hiyori and currently held the position of Head of the Fortis Royal Library Department. The third thing that happened in the past few days was that Ars and Hashirama had managed to install street lights on the main streets of the Fortis Kingdom. The third thing that happened was an increase in the number of solar panels owned by the electricity department.

Previously, the number of solar panels owned only amounted to 240 units. Currently, Ars has increased the number to 360 units, which means that the electricity department can generate 3,600,000 watts of electrical energy every day, equivalent to 3,600 kWt. The fourth thing that happened was that Hashirama had finished felling trees in the rice area and while building paddy fields which amounted to 24,950 lands built by Hashirama. In addition to completing logging in the rice area, Hashirama has also succeeded in logging in the area where housing will be built later.

The number of houses that will be built, among others, for the first unit house is 150 units. The second unit house is 1000 units. Meanwhile, for the third unit house, there are 1000 units. Ars limited the construction of these three housing units because the problem required a very large land to build one housing unit. For example, for the first unit house. The yard needed to build this house is 1500 square meters. The second unit house requires a yard of 700 square meters. Meanwhile, the third unit house requires a yard of 850 square meters to build it.

The second unit house and the third unit house are houses that Ars built for exclusive use. The house was intended for the first people who came to the Kingdom of Fortis and became citizens of this kingdom. For those who accept it, they will get the house for free.

The fifth thing that happened was the construction of a water pump in the rice field area which would later help drain the water in the river to the paddy fields. Ars bought as many as 50 water pumps in the system and with Hashirama's help. They both managed to install water pumps in designated places along with the installation of small pipes that pass through every existing rice field.

The sixth thing is the calling of a new person, namely Isshiki Satosi who serves as Deputy Head of the Department of Agriculture in the field of Rice. Due to his arrival, the agriculture department has already started running by starting to do their work in the rice field. Isshiki with the help of Hashirama's clones managed to sow all the rice seeds on the land in just 2 working days and currently Isshiki only needs to monitor the rice fields every day. It takes 3 months for rice to be harvested. Isshiki currently still does not need workers to assist him in carrying out his duties.

The seventh thing that happened was due to the hard work put in by Kaijin and the others. 3 units of ships that will be used as a means of transportation used by the Kingdom of Fortis in transporting workers have been successfully built. Along with the completion of the construction of the 3 ships, Myrd has also successfully completed the construction of the main road project using paving blocks. Myrd also did not forget to build a pavin block on a small road that had been built by Hashirama which later became a residential road.

The current development of the Fortis Kingdom can be said to be going very well and there are no obstacles at all. The lives of Ars and the others also went on quietly and peacefully.

Grand Line, Water Seven Island, Gally-La Company, Chairman's Office.

"Iceburg-san, the Navy has given us a counter-response. They didn't mind the new price we gave them. They just hope that the ship they ordered can be finished within the time they set." Kalifa immediately reported to Iceburg regarding the Navy's response.

The wood used by the Gally-La Company today is not the wood they used before. The price of the boats they sell is also increasing because the wood they use is of good quality and the purchase price is also quite expensive.

"Maa.. That's good" Iceburg nodded, "What about the development of the Navy's shipbuilding? How many ships have Pauli and others completed already?"

"Currently 12 ships have been completed by them" Kalifa said calmly, "The work for the shipbuilding ordered by the Navy can only be handled by Pauli, Kaku, and Lucy. Meanwhile, the other foreman could not help in handling the ship orders because we still have many ship orders that we have received"

"Maa… No problem. The point is we can still finish it in time, right?"

"Of course, iceburg-san"

Simultaneously, the den-den mushi on Iceburg's desk rang. Iceburg immediately raised the den-den mushi.

"Hello, Iceburg is here"

"It's me, Iceburg-san. Ars"

Iceburg was a little surprised by who it was that called out to him.

"Does King Fortis need anything from me?" asked Iceburg politely.

"Yes. I just wanted to discuss something with you, Iceburg-san"

"Maa…Talk about something? Please"

"This is it. As you know, our kingdom is currently under a massive construction project. We are currently short of workers who will later work as construction workers in our kingdom and we currently have plans to recruit workers. The people who lived on Water Seven Island were people who had excellent construction skills. I have a plan to recruit them to work in my kingdom. Also, if possible, I have the desire to offer them to become citizens of our kingdom. If I may ask, will our kingdom be able to recruit in Water Seven City?"

"I see" Iceburg nodded, "I have no problem with the actions taken by King Fortis. Your kingdom can do it. However, it all depends on the citizens of this Water Seven city. Are they willing or not?"

"No problem. My people will try to convince them later. I just want to ask your permission to carry out this activity because at this time our kingdom really needs construction workers and also citizens to settle in this kingdom "

"Maa… Even if you didn't even ask me for permission. You can still do it, King Fortis."

"I can't do such a thing, Iceburg-san" Ars said seriously, "You are the mayor of Water Seven City. Water Seven City is your territory. I as a newcomer have to ask permission to do all the actions that are in your territory.. If I don't do it without your knowledge. It's very rude of me to do that."

Iceburg was quite surprised to hear those words from Ars. Because it was rare for him to meet a King who was so polite and even asked permission to do something on someone else's territory. Usually things like this are never done.

"If indeed King Fortis intends to do so. I will allow it."

"Thank you" Ars smiled and continued, "If I may. Can I ask Iceburg-san to publicize our kingdom's recruitment plan?"

"No problem. I can do it" Iceburg nodded and felt it wasn't a difficult request for him especially at that time Ars had given him a 10% discount on the purchase of the wood they had.

Even if it's only a 10% discount. However, they got a huge price cut of 5 billion berries.

"Thanks again" Ars said, "If I may ask, can Iceburg-san send you your fax number? There is a photo that I will send to you all and help me to add the photo to the recruitment ad later"

Iceburg without waiting long immediately handed over his fax number to Ars. Not long after, the fax machine in Iceburg's room was immediately activated by Kalifa and it was seen that there were two photos sent by Ars to them. Kalifa immediately handed the photo to Iceburg which made Iceburg quite confused.

"Building photos?" Iceburg asked in confusion.

"Right. The photo sent by me is a photo of the building that will be worked on in the construction project later. The building will also later be given to the citizens of our kingdom. For the building of the second unit house, the building will be given to workers who are willing to become citizens of our kingdom with less than 4 family members. As for the third unit house building. The house will later be given to construction workers who are willing to become citizens of our kingdom with more than 4 family members."

Iceburg and Kalifa looked surprised to hear this.

"Oh yes. Iceburg-san. In the ad that will be made. Please also add regarding the matter of the salary that our kingdom will give them. For anyone willing to become a construction worker in our kingdom. We will pay them 750 thousand berries and will also get a bonus if they do good work and discipline of 500 thousand berries, That salary will increase by 50 thousand berries every year. Also, for workers who intend to work for us but he is the backbone of his family, they will be paid in full for 3 months directly so that the money can be used by their families while they work in our kingdom."

Iceburg and Kalifa fell silent again hearing this.

Because the construction workers who work in their shipyards only reach 250 thousand berries even for a foreman class person only has a salary of 500 thousand berries. Meanwhile for Kalifa herself, as a secretary from Iceburg, she was only given a salary of 400 thousand berries. This made both of them very shocked and unable to say anything. Especially hearing there will be an increase in salary that can be received every year.

"Maa… King Fortis, I apologize for what I said. Isn't the salary you give too high?"

"That's not very high, Iceburg-san" Ars said, "The salary itself is the salary of ordinary workers in our kingdom. Meanwhile, if the person has a position in our kingdom. Their salaries can even be two to three times more than what these workers have. We build an empire with the aim of prospering every citizen of our kingdom. We want the citizens of our kingdom to live in peace, live comfortably, have all their needs met, and so on. We are not a kingdom that only wants to seize all the property owned by its citizens just to be enjoyed alone"

Iceburg suddenly fell silent again and the same thing happened to Kalifa. Because this was the first time the two of them had heard a King say such a thing.

Iceburg sighed, "I'm interfering, King Fortis. It's rare to find a King like you. I hope the two of us can meet in the future."

"If there is a chance. I also wanted to meet you, Iceburg-san. However, it is currently not possible. I have a lot of work to do and no time for excursions and stuff." Ars paused for a moment and continued, "Oh, yes. Iceburg-san, also add to the recruitment that we are also recruiting maids to work in the royal palace. The salaries they get are the same as construction workers and their facilities are the same. For the servants of the royal palace. We will only recruit women who are under the age of 25 and are currently unmarried."

"I see. I will do it"

"The people who will do the recruitment will probably come tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. We will do the recruitment at the ship dock. One of the people who came later was Hashirama. He will later join in the recruitment this time."

"If possible, let me arrange the place of recruitment so that the atmosphere at the time of recruitment can run well. I will contact Mr Hashirama to tell him the location so that people who come to recruit can also be comfortable when recruiting."

"That's very helpful, Thank you" Ars said, "Then I'll hang up first. I still have quite a lot of work to do."

The direct communication line is closed. Iceburg looked at Kalifa and handed the two photos of the building that Ars had sent to him, "Kalifa, help me to publicize this matter to all the citizens of Water Seven City. Also help me arrange a recruiting place at the port which is close to the number 1 shipyard."

"I see, Iceburg-san"

Kalifa immediately took the photo and left the room.

"What a great King" Iceburh muttered as he leaned back on the chair he was occupying, "This king… He will surely be greatly loved by his people. No, not only his people but even people around the world would have great respect for him. If this kind of person were to lead the World Government… Tom-san… He definitely wouldn't be treated like that"