Chapter 384 – Formulation of the Fiscal Year 1935 Budget (2)

“Haah, I’m worried they might hold a grudge.”

“As for that matter, the General Research Institute has been taking the lead in gathering information. I cannot tell you there is nothing to worry about, but we have no intention of falling behind.”

Commander Donrou answers my words, which are tinged with a sigh, with his usual faint smile and expression. The fact that he is giving me such a somewhat noncommittal answer means that there are still many uncertainties.

Even so, I steel myself with the thought that there is still reason for hope.

“Thank you. Even so, they used to manage with thirty percent ten years ago. They really are extravagant people.”

“No, give them some credit for at least asking for enough to cover the increases in the cost of stationing troops and the increase in personnel. Right, Ryuuya?”