第５６２堀：父は頑張る (Part2)

第５６２堀：父は頑張る (Part2)

"Your subordinates will stop following you, won't they? You were the one who said that, Yuki-san. Both of them understood that, so they were listening obediently. It's fine."

Hmm.

If that's the case, is it alright?

"Well, if that's how it is, then fine. For now, since our work has come to a standstill, let's finish it up quickly. You two managed to take a break, right?"

"Yes!"

"Indeed. Let's finish this quickly so we can head to Weed for the intercontinental exchange. Cleena, Samantha, and Jessica are having a hard time over there, after all."

That's right, that was it!!

There was a reason I had to work hard.

It's not just about showing the children a father who works; it's about showing them a father who helps the mothers who are busy with other tasks.

And then, once everyone finishes their work, we can spend our time off playing together as a family.

This is perfection.

Since I'm doing what needs to be done, I have nothing to feel guilty about. A well-deserved break.

That is what I'm aiming for!!

"…It seems like we need to talk to Mino-chan and the others about this as well."

"…Indeed. As for Surakichi-san, I will go later. For Kiyu, you can just send a message to Covil."

Yes, yes.

Both of them are preparing to contact Mino-chan, Surakichi-san, and Kiyu, who are still in Weed. I need to work hard to finish up and join the intercontinental exchange as well.

I can't let their coordination go to waste.

I can't show my daughters a father who wastes the efforts of their mothers!!

From then on, there were no particular problems, and we cleared through the accumulated work.

Well, it was mostly post-processing anyway.

Things like requesting supplies for Baide.

The administration of Baide itself has returned to Catherine's hands.

The ceasefire between Findall and Haiden has already been signed, Catherine has become my subordinate, and trade in Baide has begun to recover.

At first, we needed Shera as a mediator, but after nearly a month, Catherine has gotten used to it.

Catherine is currently in the middle of a meeting in Haiden, but she returns via gate to process her work, and she is increasingly adopting a work-obsessed lifestyle like ours.

She really feels like a proper subordinate of Weed now.

Considering all that, there is less work than when I was first summoned.

We caught the idiots from Haiden, and it will be a while before there are any new developments.

As a result, after working hard today, most of the backlog was cleared.

No, it really makes you realize that people can do anything if they try.

And I have to say, the cheering of my precious daughters has a tremendous effect.

"Alright. The accumulated work for the New Continent is mostly done. It's a bit early, but let's call it a day and rest up for tomorrow's work in Weed."

"Yes! Yay, it's been a while since we've been to Weed."

"Indeed. We've been living in Baide lately. Well, since it's inside the dungeon, it hasn't changed all that much, though."

While we were talking about that, taking a breather after finishing our work, I received a call from Taiki-kun in the office.

"What's up? Did something happen? It's too early for the meeting to be over, right?"

"The meeting is still ongoing. And, you're right, something did happen."

"What is it?"

"It's about Milly-san's childbirth. Haiden wants to bring a celebration gift, so they're asking to accept an envoy."

"Huh? Milly isn't exactly a noble, and she didn't have any connections with the Haiden members, did she?"

Immediately after being summoned, she was hidden deep within the dungeon, so the only ones who had seen Milly were Princess Carrie, who summoned her, and Kagura.

"It's that thing. They want to improve their image. It's better than being looked down upon, right?"

"Well, I suppose. But it's a hassle if they send someone I don't know, isn't it?"

"No, no. That person is an acquaintance. The envoy is Kagura-san."

"Ah, I see. So it was a convenient excuse to push her into being a Weed diplomat."

"Exactly. Princess Carrie and Duke Kamishiro both told me to please take good care of her."

"Well, it's a necessary thing. Understood. I'll be back in Weed tomorrow, so in a sense, it's perfect timing. I'll grant permission for entry, so please send Kagura to Baide via gate."

"Understood. And, a question: what about the people from Findall? Are they waiting in Baide?"

"Ah, as for that, Georgin has decided to return to the Findall Imperial Capital."

"Huh? Didn't you say you were worried about attacks on the way and the movements of the Haire religion?"

"Well, yeah. But it's not good to go without contact forever now that the Haiden situation is settled, so Georgin decided to take about 1,000 subordinates as guards to return. He has the ring, and he has the numbers. At worst, he can at least escape by himself."

"Well, that's true. That old man wouldn't die so easily. But, intercontinental exchange from here on out, huh? That's going to be tough."

"You'll have to show your face too, Taiki-kun."

"Ugh. Is there any way to pass on that?"

"Only if you can persuade Ruth."

"That's impossible."

And so, we ended up chatting idly until Kagura arrived in Baide.

Well then, taking Kagura to the intercontinental exchange, huh?

Well, it might be good for conveying the current situation of the people in this New Continent.

I pray that Kagura's head doesn't explode.

Being a father in this world is tough.

On the day Splatoon 2 came out, when I headed out in the morning to buy it, I saw fathers standing in long lines at Toys "R" Us with their children.

I can't imitate that.

I thought I should have bought it on the day the Switch came out.

Yuki is probably feeling the same way.

And, aren't I amazing for not forgetting to post this time?

I won against the temptation of Squid 2!!