第２２７掘：細かい今後と…… (Part2)
"We’ll show Zilba and Enaria that our mercenary group is meeting Mino-chan’s army for the first time, while remaining connected behind the scenes. You really love this kind of thing, don't you?"
"Keeping a low profile is my motto. Besides, this allows us to infiltrate the Enaria royal capital openly. Though, since a ceasefire hasn't been signed yet and there are still many channels to clear, it’ll be at least a month. Until then, let’s take it easy."
"Ah, so we only got to go on a rampage once. I wonder if I should have let loose a bit more."
When I said that, everyone chuckled lightly.
With the meeting mostly wrapped up, I shifted my gaze, thinking I might go check on Sakura, when I noticed Ratz looking unwell.
"Ratz, are you okay?"
I rushed to her side immediately.
She is currently pregnant, and I was in that same state just a short while ago.
Because we’ve been together as fellow expectant mothers, I can spot even the slightest change in her.
"Ah, yes? Seraria, I’m sorry. It’s just, the baby in my belly is kicking quite violently... ugh."
"Wait, that’s not good!! Yuki, hurry and take Ratz to the hospital!! And wait—!?"
I looked away from Ratz to find my husband, but then...
"Hey, Eris!? Deryu!? Are you two alright!!"
"Ye-yes. There is no pro... ugh."
"Yuki, the baby is kicking..."
No way, them too!?
"Kirue, are you alright!?"
"...Of course I am. The baby is just being a bit energetic, that is all."
"Kirue-san, you shouldn't push yourself. Once you settle down a bit, we’re going to the hospital."
"B-but, Rurua-sama, the cleanup here..."
"That doesn't matter; you and your baby are what’s important. You can leave the cleanup to Mino-chan and Steve."
What!? Are all the remaining pregnant group members going into labor at once!?
"Awa-wa, what do I do!?"
"C-calm down, Aslin!?"
"Yes, yes, let’s all calm down. So, what’s the plan, Seraria?"
Labyris, who had been calming Aslin and Firia, looked over at me.
Right, let’s stay calm.
I’m the only one here besides Rurua who has experience with childbirth. Since Rurua is a doctor and will be heading to the hospital, I should be the one to take command.
"Yuki, carry everyone to the hospital one by one without panicking. Ria and Jessica, you are his assistants."
"Understood!!"
"Understood."
"Milly, go call Grandma; we’ll need her help with the births again. Naturally, you’re coming too, Milly."
"Yes, understood!!"
"Rurua, go to the hospital ahead of us and prepare. Also, have Elju recalled from the Demon Lord’s castle."
"Understood."
"Tori and Riel, contact the relevant authorities so we don't cause a panic."
"Got it."
"Leave it to me!!"
"Kaya, prepare for the radio broadcast in Eris’s place and get it on air. You’ll be fine, Kaya, you can do it."
"Eh... U-understood."
"Mauve and the others, contact the Adventurer’s Guild and let them know Milly will be completely unavailable."
"Got it."
"Leave it to us."
"Understood."
"Shera, take over the export management that Ratz can no longer handle."
"Yes."
"Aslin, Firia, Labyris, and I will return home to look after the children. I know you’d all want to be here, but we can’t leave Sakura and Sumire alone."
"Understood!!"
"That is so!!"
"Got it."
"Steve, raise the city’s security to the maximum level. A commotion is inevitable."
"Understood!!"
"Mino-chan, return to the New Continent dungeon immediately and keep watch."
"Understood."
"Narjia-san, after Tori and the others finish their reports, please provide double-layered surveillance and suppression to ensure no chaos breaks out."
"Understood."
"Zargis, return to Zilba and continue your work. Peace, go with Mino-chan and help compile the various intelligence reports."
"Understood."
"Understood."
Good, I’ve given instructions to everyone.
"I’m counting on you all."
"Yeah!!"
Now then, honestly, this is a battle even tougher than war.
"Sakura-chan, Sumire-chan, your big sisters are coming now~!!"
"That is so!! We will protect you properly!!"
"Fufu... you two are so desperate. How cute."
"Excuse me!! Aslin-sama!! My head!! Please give my head back!!"
With this, the preparations for Enaria are as good as complete!!
However, a major event is coming first!!
A battle far more grueling than war!!
Will Yuki manage to avoid being put to sleep this time!?
And there are only two days left until the release!!
Everyone, please look forward to it.