第３６掘：メロン＆うさぎVSモモ (Part2)
"In that case, there's no need to hide it clumsily. Without a skill like this 'Call,' information can only travel by horse or on foot. I'll make sure to gag my troops. It won't be perfect, but if I set a date for when the information can be released, they’ll keep quiet until then."
If you tell humans to keep a secret forever, they’ll just want to spread rumors. But if you tell them to keep it until a specific time, they’re surprisingly good at staying silent.
...Seraria seems to have the proper qualities of a leader after all.
"Oh, that's right, Seraria. I want to establish an Adventurer Guild in this dungeon. Do you have any idea what we'd need?"
"Are you suicidal?"
"No, no. It’s already established that you can control the dungeon freely, right? So, as proof of that, I was thinking of creating a training dungeon inside the main one to serve as a place for beginner adventurers. It would help with recruitment, too."
"Heh, that’s an interesting idea. Include me in the dungeon design. As for the guild, I’ll bring the necessary personnel from my side. If I tell them about that training facility you mentioned, they’ll jump at the chance."
Seraria is muttering to herself, seemingly excited about building a dungeon.
...I just hope it doesn't turn into a map that just forces players to fight overpowered monsters.
"Sorry to interrupt your brainstorming, but please let me know the exact number of people coming. I need to prepare places for them to live."
"Ah, my apologies. Let’s see... parchment is so hard to use... I miss copy paper... Found it. 325 people. My unit is 54. That’s 379 in total. It might increase, but I don't think it will exceed 400. We wouldn't have the supplies to sustain more."
"Understood. I'll build housing for 400."
I look to the side, and Eris and Ratz are jotting down our conversation on copy paper.
They’re such capable girls. Wouldn't they be top-tier talent even in modern Japan?
"Alright, I'll be waiting for your arrival. I'll send word once the housing is ready."
"I’d appreciate that. Knowing there’s a safe place to sleep will certainly ease the mental burden. Also, it’ll take us about five more days to gather everything you asked for."
"...We can finally get started now, can't we, Yuki?"
"Yeah, Labyris. It’s going to get busy from here on out."
For the first time since I started talking to Seraria, Labyris chimed in.
Well, the main points were settled, so she must have been waiting for that.
As I patted Labyris’s head, Seraria looked at us through the screen with a puzzled expression.
"By the way, who is that little girl?"
"A child that Mauve and the others bought... Oh, that’s right, Seraria! Could you gather some young children, focusing on those who are slaves?"
"Eh? I mean, I don't mind, but why? Is that your hobby? No wonder you didn't react when we took a bath together."
Labyris hugged me tightly. I feel like she’s putting a lot of strength into it, but maybe it’s just my imagination.
"No, that’s not my hobby. I’m quite fond of Labyris here, aren't I? Look, isn't she cute?"
"...Yuki, you're embarrassing me."
I held Labyris up in front of the screen.
"...She’s unnaturally well-endowed for her size... But why children? If there’s no particular reason, I’d rather not bring dead weight on such a long journey."
"A place without children has no future, doesn't it?"
"That’s... I see. You want to raise them as the next generation."
"Exactly. Oh, and try to make them girls if possible."
"Why?"
"Between a man and a woman, who is more likely to be underestimated?"
"A woman. ...So you’re going to put them in top or executive positions to eliminate the residents' discriminatory mindset? Is that girl part of that plan?"
"Well, she is part of it. But in a sense, I've known her longer than I've known you, Seraria."
"...Seraria-sama. I am Labyris, Yuki's legal wife. Nice to meet you. And don't you dare lay a hand on Yuki."
The air froze.
Wait, I didn't think Seraria had done anything wrong in our conversation just now.
"Huh?"
Seraria looked stunned, as if she didn't understand the meaning of the words.
"Labyris-chan, you're quite bold. In that case, I am Ratz, Yuki's second wife. Nice to meet you, Seraria-sama. Oh, and I don't mind if you lay a hand on him."
Ratz barged in, and a wave of anger washed over Seraria.
"You seem to have a lot of free time while I'm busy, don't you?"
"Calm down..."
"You were the one who dragged Yuki into this, weren't you? You small-chested Seraria-sama."
"What!? Size isn't everything!! Listen, the military says I have beautiful, peach-like breasts and..."
"They're meaningless if they aren't being used, Seraria-sama. Are you even with someone who knows how to use them like our Yuki?"
"...No, I'm not. I'm the Second Princess, after all. I won't acknowledge anyone who isn't stronger than me..."
Oh, she’s starting to get depressed.
"Well, there are few people who would meet the standards of the 'War Princess' Seraria-sama... Why don't you try lowering your standards a bit?"
Ratz began to comfort the deflated Seraria.
"...I said too much. Seraria-sama, if you cherish Yuki, I'll share him with you."
Labyris also started to comfort her.
...Wait, since when was I available for fractional ownership?
"Really!? Yuki didn't react even when we bathed together, so I was starting to lose confidence... That's why I thought this was my chance!!"
"Ah, I understand that. It's troublesome how he can control his mental state so strangely, isn't it?"
"Oh, but it's not like I'm in love with Yuki or want him as a husband!!"
"...You have a difficult personality. Don't worry. With our help, I want you to take a bath with Yuki."
"If you put it that way, I suppose I have no choice!! I’ll bathe with you!! Look forward to it, Yuki!!"
With that, the screen cut off.
...Hm? We settled the important stuff, but... didn't something go wrong?