第２３８掘：エナーリア聖都襲撃事件！！ (Part1)
Chapter 238: The Attack on Enaria Holy Capital!!
Next Conan's Hint: "Minister"
Well, have you figured out who the culprit is?
The Attack on Enaria Holy Capital!!
Side: Yuki
Alright, I've sent off the other Holy Sword user, now I just need to make an appearance at the Grand Cathedral, and then it's time to put a stop to things at the castle.
Still, it was a bit much to ask me to go completely nude in the middle of the city, so I sent her over to Sia while she was still clothed.
Sia looked a bit too pitiful in her naked state, so I've ordered her to put on clothes once we regroup, so she should be fine.
"Ah, there it is, the Grand Cathedral."
"It seems so. So many people."
Seraria and I hurried towards the Grand Cathedral, but it looked impossible to get inside.
The area around the Grand Cathedral was overflowing with people.
From what I could see, they were gathered in the fountain plaza in front of the cathedral, and the injured were being carried inside.
"Ah, Yuki-san, thank goodness."
"Oh, Milly, what's wrong?"
Milly spotted me and came over, but she seemed quite flustered.
Ratz had gone to search for anyone needing rescue, and Milly was supposed to be on guard duty here...
"Huh? Come to think of it, where's Eris? And has Rurua arrived yet?"
Is Eris also out searching for those needing rescue?
Speaking of which, if Rurua is using wide-area healing magic, there shouldn't be any injured people left by now.
"That's where the problem is. Please, come this way."
Milly grabbed my arm, and Seraria's, and led us around to the back of the Grand Cathedral.
"My apologies, Milly-sama."
This must be one of the soldiers guarding the Grand Cathedral, but why is he calling Milly "sama"?
And he's looking at us with a suspicious expression.
"And who are these individuals?"
"They are my husband and one of my wives. There's no problem, so please let us pass."
"Understood."
With that, the soldier opened the door, but he kept staring at me for some reason.
"...This man is Milly-sama's...?"
Ah, so that's it.
Yes, I'm sure I don't measure up, no matter how you look at it.
I'm just an average-looking guy, I'm aware of that.
Never mind that, I followed Milly and arrived at what looked like a place of worship.
That must be the front entrance where people were coming and going.
As I looked around, I noticed a place where a strange crowd had gathered.
"Eris, Rurua, Yuki-san is here!!"
When Milly called out to the crowd, Eris and Rurua burst out from the throng.
And then, the people who had been trying to pull at their arms were sent flying into the wall due to the difference in their stats.
...What?
What are you doing, adding to the number of injured?
"Don't touch us!!"
"That's right!! We came here to heal people!!"
As they said this, they both clung to my arms.
These two are among the bustier of my wives; Rurua is the largest, and Eris is about third or fourth. Their arms are pressing against mine.
But they're not the type to do something like this in public?
As I was thinking this, a crowd of people in priestly robes suddenly surrounded us.
"You!! Get away from the Saintess-sama!!"
"That's disrespectful!!"
"Yes, get away quickly!!"
Well, one of them is indeed a Saintess, but she *was*.
And why should some stranger dictate whether I can cling to my wives?
Is this place religiously segregated between men and women?
But there are priests and sisters right in front of me...
As I was confused, Eris and Rurua shouted.
"This is our husband!!"
"That's right. We already have children, so we have no intention of becoming Saintesses or anything!!"
At that, the surroundings fell silent.
What in the world?
What is happening?
"I don't understand what's going on, but there are still injured people, so Rurua, let's get this done quickly."
"Ah, yes."
"Eris, Milly, Seraria, check if there are any people who can't be healed."
" "Yes." "
"Understood."
And so, Rurua and I immediately cast healing magic over an area encompassing this Grand Cathedral and the plaza outside.
The familiar effect appeared, so the injured should understand that healing magic has been cast.
There's no healing magic of this magnitude on this continent, so it will likely cause a stir, but it's a good way to earn favor, so I'll let them see me.
...Ah, Eris, Rurua, and Milly also used healing magic, which is why they're being revered like this.
But why would they interfere with the treatment?
I should ask for details later.
If some unnecessary trouble were to befall my wives, Enaria might cease to exist.
"Phew, Rurua, you still have some energy left?"
"Yes, I'm fine."
For now, it looks like the injured have recovered.
Well, that's just based on appearance, so I'll wait for Eris and the others to finish their rounds and return.
"It seems they're all okay."
"Yes, we've treated all the patients who weren't healed."
"I believe the people of the Grand Cathedral can handle the rest."
All three reported no issues.
"Alright, let's regroup with Ratz and head back to the castle."
As I said this and was about to head out, a priest called out to me.
"Wait. If you are truly the husband of the Saintess, you should not associate with those in power, especially the royalty of Enaria."
No, my wives aren't Saintesses, they've lost their purity, and all the members here have children.
"Those royals, they... the Saintesses, the Holy Sword users..."
"Ah, isn't that Yuki? Did you come to check on things?"
The priest was about to say something, but upon seeing Agil, he closed his mouth.
...A Saintess. Wow, it doesn't seem like they're trying to exploit her.
What's going on?
And that statement could be interpreted as treason against the royal family.
...I should have Kirika and the others investigate their relationships, but I need to respond to Agil.
"Ah, but it seems there's no problem."
"Yeah, I'd like to say so, but honestly, it's thanks to Yuki's wives. They're truly incredibly strong."
"Ratz, you were outside, how is it?"
"Yes, I've dealt with the monsters, and now we just need manpower~"
"I see, then we'll be leaving. It's not good for us to get involved further in another country's affairs. Right, Agil?"
"Ah, yes. Ahh, this is really bad. I'll go back to the castle with you. I need to report and have them dispatch troops."
Yes, while I helped out with various things as the situation unfolded, any more involvement could be seen as interference in internal affairs.
For those who don't wish for a truce, it would be a perfect point of criticism.
Well, I did take advantage of this commotion to make my own moves.
"Ah, please forgive me. Priest, as you can see, we are a group from the Zilba Empire. You seemed to have something to discuss, but if we stay here, it might be misinterpreted in a strange way, so we will visit again at a later date after obtaining permission."
"Ah, ah. We can talk at length then. Please bring your wives along as well."
"Understood."
"Wait, Yuki, this is the High Priest!! It's rude!? I-I'm so sorry!!"
Agil panicked and bowed to the priest.
No, I thought he was wearing some strangely ornate clothes, but he's the High Priest, like the Pope on Earth?
"No, please raise your head, Agil-dono. We too were saved by Yuki-dono's wives, Eris-sama, Rurua-sama, and Milly-sama. In this chaos, we didn't have time to properly introduce ourselves, so it's understandable. As Yuki-dono said, we would like to express our gratitude, so could we have permission from His Majesty to visit?"
"Understood. I will make arrangements for a formal visit. Also, as soon as I return to the castle, I will immediately arrange for personnel and supplies to be transported. We will gather them here, so could you please make plans for their distribution?"
"Yes, please leave it to us. I am grateful to His Majesty for acting so swiftly even in such a situation."
Agil and the old High Priest exchanged such pleasantries a few times, and then returned to the castle with us.
Well, the castle is in complete chaos, so I don't know if they can dispatch soldiers!!
Although, I believe Mino-chan and the monster troops, along with Deryu and Peace, have already finished cleaning up, so it's in the final stages.
And on the way back to the castle, I ran into Kirika.
She's acting separately, and the castle folks don't know about Kirika.
"Master, here is the item you requested."
"Thank you. And please secure the location."
"Yes."
Now, the preparations are complete.
The final touches are up to me.
"Now, die obediently!!"
"Minister, what are you..."
"Your Majesty, please regain your senses!! They do not desire a truce!! They have allied themselves with those filthy monsters and attempted to kill you, Your Majesty!!"
Well, upon returning to the throne room, as expected, those who opposed the truce are taking advantage of this opportunity to capture or kill Princess Miffy and Mino-chan and the others.
And Princess Miffy, who is surrounded, is desperately trying to explain.
"Your Majesty, we have no such intentions!!"
Well, that's all she can say.