第５６８堀：やったね お姫様だよ (Part2)
"Well, from Yuki-sama's perspective, titles may be meaningless, but granting the status of a princess to facilitate a marriage is a common way to add prestige."
Moreover, when it’s a party they are desperate to form an alliance with, and other nations have already made their moves, it’s only natural for them to feel a sense of urgency.
"Well, they likely know how much I value Cleena and Samantha, and since they’ll want to rely on them as intermediaries for diplomacy, I don't think they’ll be dragged back. It’ll probably just be a post-facto report that they’ve become princesses."
"I agree with Yuki-sama."
"……If they say anything about dragging them back, I’ll burn the August royal family to the ground."
……Given how capable Cleena-san is, that doesn't sound like a joke at all. I pray that Princess Inis and the King of August make a wise decision.
"Anyway, putting that aside. Cleena, wouldn't it be better to return to August at least once?"
"Hm? Why? I have no plans to return to that country of liars for the time being. If I go, I’ll definitely get dragged into trouble."
"I won't deny that, but you need to tell old man Feigel about the Autumn Sky, don't you?"
"……Ah, now that you mention it. But that old man seems like he’d be a bad influence on the Autumn Sky."
Hmm. He was the one who kept chanting "flat-chested" over and over, wasn't he? And to think she called him 'Master' at first, but now she calls him 'old man.' It really shows how much Cleena-san's opinion of Elder Feigel has plummeted. Once trust is lost, it is not easily regained.
"Well, I understand you don't like him, but he is the Autumn Sky's grandfather, after all……"
"……I truly understand Seraria’s feelings about not wanting to let the King of Roschur see her daughter."
"Right? I’m certain he’d be a bad influence on the girls. That damn father of mine."
The King of Roschur is being spoken of quite harshly. But, it’s hard to blame them for feeling that way. Whenever he meets Sakura and the others, he gives them gifts. I suppose it’s his way of expressing affection since he can’t see them often, but it would be troublesome if they grew up thinking they were entitled to things, and I worry they might form the mistaken association that 'Grandfather = the person who gives me things.'
"……Well, I understand what you’re trying to say, Yuki. I’ll think about it after this If Continent conference is over."
It sounds like that’s as far as the thinking will go. Well, this is a matter of her own feelings, so I don't think it’s our place to interfere. For now, as Cleena-san said, the If Continent conference is what matters.
"So, we understand that we are being adopted into the royal family and given the status of princesses, but are there any other issues?"
"Nothing in particular. Popuri came to tell you because she thought you’d be flustered if it were sprung on you suddenly."
"Hm. If I’d been told on the spot, I might have gone on a rampage, so I’m grateful to Principal Popuri."
"I see. Then everything is proceeding smoothly for now. How are the preparations for the Betan side coming along?"
"Horst is working hard on it. Everything will be ready by the scheduled date."
Hmm, hmm. It seems there are no delays in the schedule. As I was thinking about that, Seraria-sama spoke up as if she had just remembered something.
"Come to think of it, the If conference isn't just about talking to Yuki, right? There’s the matter of Cleena and Samantha becoming princesses, and we’ll need diplomatic greetings as well, won't we?"
"Ah, for the Rogari conference, the diplomats have already been exchanging information, so that’s fine, but since this is the first interaction for the If conference, it’ll likely be quite a handful."
"So we’ll need seats for the diplomats as well later on. What a pain."
"Painful or not, the representatives for Zilba, Roady, and August are Jessica, Samantha, and Cleena—three people who are practically family. Plus, Ex and White Forest are already connected, so the only thing left is how to handle Agil coming from Enaria. How do the three of you feel about that?"
Yuki-sama asked us.
"I don't have any particular thoughts on General Agil. She is a magic sword user, much like Marly-sama. Well, her personality is somewhat similar to Narjia-san or Comet-dono, but that’s fine."
That was Jessica-san. Since she was originally the adjutant to the Zilba Empire’s magic sword user, Marly-sama, and General Agil is similar to Narjia-san and Comet-san, there shouldn't be any issues.
"Hm. I don't have any problems either. Agil’s knowledge and way of thinking are interesting."
"I don't have any issues either. Since she is an active magic sword user, wouldn't it be beneficial in many ways for her to visit Weed?"
"That’s a relief. It would be awkward if there were people who disliked each other. Then, as for the rest……"
After that, we thought through the questions and answers for the day of the conference and steadily continued our preparations for the If conference. Now, all that remains is to wait for the day to arrive.