The next day, two men sent by Orland came to find me.

The man with glasses gave off the impression of being extremely intelligent at a glance, and the other man possessed a rugged appearance and a sturdy physique.

The man with glasses stepped forward first and greeted me.

“Hello, Miss. It’s our first meeting. My name is Robin. The Duke has instructed me to consult with you in detail regarding the construction of the laboratory.”

“Ah, I’ve been waiting for you.”

At Robin’s greeting, I recalled the conversation I had with Orland last time.

—I will convey to you through an expert about the laboratory. If there’s nothing else, I will leave now.

I had been waiting for news about the laboratory, so I was very pleased by the sudden visit of the two men.

I first sat down at the reception room table and invited the two to take their seats.

Robin sat down after politely greeting me, and the sturdy man introduced himself before taking his seat.

“My name is Taylor. I’m an architect.”

Taylor spat out his words just like the rough image he portrayed from his rugged exterior.

I didn’t dislike his blunt personality. I preferred a sincere person, even if they were not articulate, over someone who spoke smoothly but was insubstantial.

It would take more time to know what kind of person Taylor was, but I didn’t like those who sucked up to me just because of my status.

“Nice to meet you all. Has the location for the laboratory been decided?”

At my words, Robin spread out a map where the capital of the Arwen Empire was detailed. A few places were already marked with red circles.

“This is the place I recommend. I avoided the city center as it might interfere with the research, and the outskirts would be difficult for you to travel to, so I selected a suitable location.”

Robin’s words were right. I was satisfied with all the locations he recommended.

I pointed my finger at the place marked with a circle that was the furthest from the capital and had a wide area.

“I like this place the most.”

“Is that so? Won’t it be inconvenient for you to travel?”

“No. This distance is perfect.”

The reason I wanted to develop magical engineering weapons was in preparation for war.

There could be a lot of goods coming and going in the future, and explosions could occur during experiments, so the less people around, the better.

“Understood. So, shall we proceed with this location?”

“Yes.”

“I have brought a few samples of building exteriors and interiors. Would you like to take a look?”

“Show me.”

Orland’s words about sending an expert were accurate. Robin’s handling of things was so smooth that everything was proceeding like flowing water.

I looked at a few of the blueprints that Robin had brought and shook my head.

“It’s too ordinary.”

At my words, Robin asked, seeming puzzled.

“Do you have something in mind?”

“Yes. I would like there to be a bunker underground. Please make as many secret passages as possible that no one knows about to go outside. I would also like a storage room to store emergency food supplies, and build the exterior walls of the building so that it doesn’t even flinch at an average attack.”

As my words continued, Robin opened his mouth in surprise, and Taylor, who had been silently listening, asked as if he couldn’t understand.

“Isn’t that almost a battle fortress?”

“Right. That’s exactly what I want.”

I always had to keep the worstcase scenario in mind. In case a war broke out, I needed a shelter to hide my body.

I didn’t know when and how I would use it at this point, but if I prepared in advance, it would be useful depending on the situation.

Robin spoke with a confused expression.

“If we go by your words, we need to get permission from the imperial palace……”

“The law specifies that you need permission to build a building that can attack the imperial palace. I just want to build a little stronger. If the purpose of the building is a laboratory, do we really need to get permission from the imperial palace?”

“……!”

At my words, Robin looked at me with surprised eyes. He hadn’t expected me to know this much.

I didn’t know this when I read the novel , but I learned it by reading books after coming to this world.

“Am I just going to build a stronger outer wall and make secret passages and add another warehouse. Is it the bunker that you’re worried about?”

“No, no. Thinking about it, you’re right.”

Robin, who initially led me leisurely, took a handkerchief out of his pocket and wiped the sweat on his forehead.

This time, Tyler, who had been silently listening at the side, pitched in.

“But if someone tries to trip and fall, they may raise an issue.”

That’s exactly what I wanted to say.

I smiled wryly and looked at Robin and Tyler.

“So that’s why you guys are needed.”

At my words, Tyler finally seemed to understand and opened his mouth. Robin was one step behind, as she seemed to have already caught my intentions.