第１２６掘：嫁さんを虐める奴は許しません
Chapter 126: I Won't Forgive Anyone Who Harms My Wife
Yuki's Side
Well, things are developing rapidly, but it's not a problematic situation. In fact, considering future developments, there couldn't be a better outcome.
Don't let waste be wasted.
Always discern strengths and weaknesses.
Gain advantages from either.
That's my policy.
I was somewhat surprised, but it felt like something that was bound to happen. For now, I need to explain to my wives and get our stories straight. Rurua, especially, might rush out and commit suicide if I don't hold her. After all, at its root, Litea was the cause, and Rurua, as the top diplomat at the time, must be in an unbearable state of mind given her personality.
"Everyone's here," I said as I entered the conference room, where everyone was already assembled. I made my way to an empty seat.
"Ria, next to me."
"Yes."
"Rurua, come here."
"Huh?"
I beckoned Rurua over. During these meetings, there's usually a rotation for who gets the seat next to me. So, today, Rurua was sitting quite far away. Ria, by the way, was given a special folding chair to sit on right beside me. Everyone glared at Ria's special treatment, but the official reason was that she was my attendant, so they couldn't complain. Especially since they were the ones who pushed for Ria to accompany me.
"What's wrong?" Rurua asked, tilting her head as she came to my side.
"Sit here." I patted my lap.
"Huh?"
"Today, Rurua's seat is on my lap."
"Is that okay?!"
"Yeah."
"Yay! I love you, darling husband!"
She happily jumped into my arms from the front. Her large breasts squished. Yep, the volume is always impressive.
"Now, darling. What exactly are you trying to do in this emergency?" Seraria twitched.
Can't be helped. Considering what's to come, I'd be terrified to let Rurua sit alone.
"I object! I also desire a spot on my brother-in-law's lap!"
"Me too, me too!"
Ratz and Riel started, and everyone else, except Eris and Deryu who knew the situation, booed.
"Alright, everyone." I grabbed Rurua's breasts, spun her around on my lap, and made her face forward.
"Ahhn, please be gentler."
"Don't 'ahhn' me. If you want to sit on my lap, I'll let you as much as you want later. Rurua, listen carefully. What I'm about to tell you will be very painful. But you have me, your husband, and your other wives. So please listen calmly. Understood?"
"Yes?"
She didn't understand, did she? There's no way she could, but everyone else, perhaps puzzled by my words and actions, took on serious expressions. Holding Rurua awkwardly, I began to tell everyone the information I received from Liliana.
* Liliana was ousted from her position as Demon Lord.
* She sought asylum in Weed.
* Elju's assassination was exploited.
* The capture of two of the Four Heavenly Kings accelerated events.
* The three-nation alliance hastened their attack on Rumel, the demon territory.
* The main cause of all this was me.
By the time I finished, everyone's faces had turned pale.
"I see. This is very bad. If Rumel falls... Darling! Hug Rurua!" Seraria's shout made me immediately hug Rurua tightly. It seemed I was just in time; her hips, which had started to lift as if she intended to pull away from me, settled back onto my lap, and I felt Rurua's presence again.
"Let me go! My darling husband did nothing wrong. The fault for this lies with me, for not being able to control Litea!"
"Calm down. Please, calm down!"
"Rurua, calm down!"
"Because of me, Rumel! So many lives! Ahh!"
Seraria and Kaya, who were nearby, frantically tried to restrain Rurua. She was on the verge of a breakdown. It couldn't be helped. She had caused the downfall of a nation.
"Rurua. Listen, as I said earlier, I'm here, everyone's here. You might even have a child in your belly. So please, calm down."
"Uwaaahhh!"
"No one blames you, Rurua. This was bound to happen. It's okay. I'll take care of it, so please don't cry over something like this."
"That's right, Rurua, calm down. You've overcome so much until now. You might have your husband's child in your belly. If you're like this, it will be difficult for the child to come out."
"My, my darling husband's child?"
"Yes, the child that will be born bears no sin. Of course, Rurua bears no fault either. Your husband and we will take care of everything, so Rurua, you must hold yourself together."
"Can I, can I live?"
"Of course. You're going to be a mother, aren't you?"
"Yes. I'll bear my darling husband's child and become a good mother."
"That's right. Rurua, you must become a good mother with us. So, you mustn't die over something like this."
"Thank you."
With that, Rurua slumped her head onto me and fainted.
"Phew, she seems to have fallen asleep. This commotion after her night shift, plus the pressure of a nation possibly falling. It's a wonder she only fainted."
"Brother-in-law, you foresaw this, didn't you?"
"Is Lady Rurua alright?" Shera peered at Rurua with concern. Everyone else also looked at Rurua with similar expressions.
"For now, she should be fine. You intend to stay with Rurua, right?"
"Yes."
"Then good. We'll handle things, just give us instructions. In return, absolutely do not let Rurua die."
"Of course, it's my principle to cherish my wives."
Everyone nodded in unison. Holding Rurua close, I continued the discussion.
"Now, let's list the current problems. And then, the actions we should take."
As I said that, everyone quickly took their seats.
"First, regarding the Ranx army's advance. We will intercept them as originally planned. Is that clear?" Everyone nodded. This had been thoroughly discussed. Annihilation.
"Next, the possibility of demon invasion. We've strengthened security for that, right?"
"Yes, preparations are complete."
"We'll keep watch with all our might." Tori and Riel said. There was nothing more to be done about this either.
"What about the notifications to the kings of each nation?"
"Yes, we've conveyed the information and they are responding."
"However, regarding the demon matter, don't we need to disclose information from our side?"
"That's right. For this, I want to hold a meeting with all nations in two hours. Please gather the kings somehow."
"Yes," Shera and Narjia replied properly. With Rurua out, they would be busier, but they were full of motivation.
"Milly, Kaya, are the preparations for notifying the residents complete?"
"They are complete."
"...We can inform the residents tomorrow." That also seemed fine.
"Ratz, what about the shops?"
"That's also fine; I've left it to the managers of each store."
"Good."
Finally...
"Seraria."
"My preparations are already complete."
"Good. Then have Kiyu take command, and they'll depart tomorrow. Furthermore, with the remaining forces, we'll create another attacking unit, one for Rumel and one for another target."
"Two units?"
"Yes, the one for Rumel will be support, but it will likely accompany the army of another nation, mainly Litea or Gartz. I think it will probably be Litea."
"That's true. The Ranx army should be moving within Gartz right now. There are also post-war bandit issues, so if we're sending support or reinforcements, it can only be Litea. So, what about the other army?"
I smiled and answered Seraria's question.
"Even if Litea is the cause, the demons who exploited it to invade are certainly not innocent."
"Of course. Rurua did nothing wrong. In fact, the hardliners are the main cause, aren't they?"
"Yes, so I'll crush those who made Rurua cry."
"How? Are you planning to go with just us? It's not impossible, but that wouldn't change the demons' position as enemies of humanity, would it?"
Indeed, if we secretly took their heads, the enemy would be paralyzed. But that wouldn't be a fundamental solution. History would just repeat itself; the only difference would be whether the Demon Lord was defeated by a Hero or an assassin. Or, in this case, a husband and his wives.
However, there's a clever move here. A way for the royalty to declare the majority of demons innocent and eradicate the hardliners through a certain event.
"If I say the stage is set for Elju's revival, do you understand?"
"...No way. I see, that's a good plan."
Seraria and I exchanged evil smiles. Seeing this, everyone's reactions varied. Shera, Eris, Ratz, Milly, Tori, and Kirue seemed to have guessed and their faces froze. Deryu, Riel, Kaya, and Narjia tilted their heads, not quite understanding. Labyris, who often sees into my thoughts, smiled just like Seraria and me. Elju, the person in question, tilted her head curiously.
Well, they made my wife cry. Hardliners, you'd better be prepared.
What reversal strategy will Yuki unleash using Elju?