第２６５堀：ローデイでの暗躍準備 (Part4)
"It's a clear declaration of the Academy's military strength, isn't it?"
I see. Given Popuri’s track record, it makes sense that she can push through such selfish demands...
"It’s a direct proclamation from Principal Popuri. If anyone takes action to harm the Dragon Knight Amanda, it would put the nation itself in jeopardy. Well, Yuki, you’re probably worried about some idiot noble trying to tear Amanda and Eoid apart or seizing their means of transport, but the chances of that are slim to none."
"Why?"
"Well, while a Dragon Knight is an attractive card to hold, the scale of the damage if they were to run wild is unimaginable. Did you know that the Academy itself was originally built with the intention of containing uncontrollable geniuses?"
"Ah, I see. So, keeping them close is just asking for trouble, which is why they’re accepting the Principal’s proposal—to have them dispatched only when it’s convenient for the state?"
"Exactly. Even if the country were to absorb the Dragon Knight, such an outlier in terms of combat power is difficult to handle. It’s not exactly welcome news for those already working in the field, either. As for the higher-ups, they’re worried about being kicked out of their current positions. The leaders of a nation can’t easily accept sudden shifts in the hierarchy or the breaking of established traditions. It would definitely cause internal turmoil for a while."
"I get it. Adding them to your hand comes with a lot of baggage. When you think about it normally, that’s how it is."
It’s like suddenly creating a strange new department in the Japanese Cabinet and stuffing it with foreigners who had absolutely no prior connection to the government.
...That would be impossible in Japan. The level of understanding toward foreigners isn't exactly high, and there’s no flexible mindset like in the US, where you can get citizenship after living there for a few years.
Well, I know that if we just started handing out citizenship after a few years, it would become a massive problem in its own right.
Look at our neighbor to the west; they’ve already got a massive influx even now...
Anyway, the point is, running a country is a headache.
In that sense, Weed, which was built on multinational migration, has it easy.
There’s no established culture to maintain, and on the surface, no one can invade us with military force. The only way to mess with us is to manipulate politics from the shadows, but that requires navigating elections.
But every country thinks of that, and they just end up pulling each other’s legs. If anyone suggests making concessions to a specific country, their secret connections are immediately called into question.
Well, who knows what it’ll be like in 10 or 20 years.
By then, we’ll be retired. The young ones will have to do their best.
"That’s how it is. There will undoubtedly be idiots who try to cause trouble for Dragon Knight Amanda and those around her, but they’ll be punished immediately. No country wants to make an enemy of the Academy and a Dragon Knight."
"Then, if I have Amanda carry a video camera to record the evidence, we can deal with them right away?"
"We can. Or rather, is that your plan?"
"We want to get along with the Dragon Knight, and this will demonstrate the utility of the video cameras. If we just show off their usefulness through internal squabbles, it’s just an extension of power struggles, and the King would have to overthink things. But if it’s for the sake of friendship with the Dragon Knight and the Academy, he’ll cut them down in an instant."
"…Hmm. In that case, let’s file a request to meet with Dragon Knight Amanda and gather the evidence quickly."
"Yes. There are some nobles meddling where they shouldn't, so I’ll speak to Dragon Knight Amanda in advance..."
Well, with this, my foothold in Roday is mostly stable.
Amanda will have to deal with a few idiot nobles, but that’ll be the end of it.
...Assuming the opponent is just that.
Now, what about the two missing Holy Sword Users?
Even though Ta-chan and the others are tracking them, they still haven't been found.
They probably used teleportation to jump directly...
I don’t know if the confessions from the other Holy Sword Users are true, but setting aside the Academy, I’m worried about Cleena’s country.
Well, the necessary measures are complete.
Next, let’s go to Cleena’s place to ask for her hand in marriage, shall we?
Will Yuki’s sanity hold up!?
*Wait, Holy Sword Users? Who are those?*
*Never mind that, dealing with a whole nation is way more exhausting!*