第６３０堀：目覚めた外交官殿 (Part2)
"Pfft. Kagura, you're such a delicate flower. And that Yuki-sensei wouldn't possibly push Kagura away just because she threw up, would he?"
"That's right. It's not like that at all."
"Yuki-san wouldn't push you away for such a reason. I think he genuinely just wants you to rest?"
"Yeah. I think what Amanda said is right. But, I feel like I failed at my job. I threw up right in front of him and then collapsed."
"Ah. Well, it might be tough to see yourself throw up in front of someone you like."
"It might be a bit difficult."
"Really? Isn't that all part of becoming husband and wife?"
"That's because Amanda is already married. I'm not married yet, and I wanted to show him how capable I am..."
In the end, I not only showed Yuki my pathetic collapsed form but also ended up crying here.
Ah, I've calmed down now, but I'm so embarrassed.
"Haa, so now I'm assigned to Weed duty. I can't directly support Yuki anymore. How am I supposed to make up for this?"
"That's something Mikos-chan will have to deal with too, you know."
"Well, Weed is Yuki-sensei's base of operations, so it's not like we won't be able to meet..."
"Exactly. First, you need to rest and recover your health. If you collapse in front of Yuki-san again, he'll think you're useless for sure this time."
"Ugh. You're right. I'll rest for a while."
As we were talking, the door opened again, and someone entered.
"Oh. You're really awake. Hey there. Are you okay?"
"Hey, there's someone recovering here, so be quiet."
"...It's good to see the other two are also doing well."
It was Riel and the others.
Seeing them, I immediately apologized.
"I-I'm so sorry. I suddenly collapsed."
"No, no, don't worry about it. Honestly, anyone would flip out seeing a scene like that. We weren't considerate enough."
"Yeah. Kagura, Mikos, Solo, I'm sorry. We should have gone in alone."
"...I never imagined it would be like that. I'm sorry."
"N-no. It's all because the Haire sect is so strange..."
I felt embarrassed that Tori-san and the others were apologizing instead.
No one would expect the underground of a church to be like that.
It's their fault for being so messed up in the head.
And why is a church that worships Lord Haire like that!!
According to Luna-sama, there are remnants of a middle-tier god behind it, but what kind of god is that!!
Ah, just thinking about it makes me angry.
"Oh, speaking of which. Have you been to the Haire sect since then?"
"Ah, yes. Steve and the others have already gone ahead for reconnaissance."
"It's on top of a mountain, isn't it? Are they flying?"
General Steve, though a goblin, holds the rank of general in Weed and has Yuki's absolute trust. Flying through magic is no problem for him.
I understand that he's someone our country would desperately want. Then, Tori-san told me something unexpected.
"It's by land."
"Eh!? I said it was on top of a mountain casually, but it's a harsh place where you have to weave through three mountains, and snow is constantly piled up! Didn't your father or sister tell you!?"
Even if General Steve and his troops are a thousand-to-one soldiers, wouldn't it be difficult to cross three snow-covered mountains by land?
Why would they make such a needlessly exhausting move...
"...Whether it's a surprise attack or a covert operation, confirming and securing an escape route is absolutely essential. Of course, in addition to air routes, thoroughly checking land routes is an absolute condition for operating as an organization. It also helps confirm whether the enemy is aware of us. Moreover, since the opponent may be controlling the power of the dungeon, a direct attack from the dungeon is difficult if it's set up nearby. The same applies to the air. If their flight magic is interfered with, they'll plummet to their deaths."
That's a perfectly valid point.
...It seems that what I can think of is naturally anticipated.
...Heh heh. To think I wanted to be with Yuki for such a trivial reason. How foolish of me.
"Well, leaving that to Steve and the others, Kagura and the rest of you, your real work starts now."
"Eh?"
"We're going to Weed from now on. We need to be careful with our actions to improve Haiden's reputation."
"...If we don't know the customs of Weed, the people of Haiden will think we're ignorant of common sense. Countries are different, cultures are different, and common sense is different. However, few people understand that."
Ugh, that's true.
But, I've been to Weed once...
"Especially Kagura, you have two more people to meet."
"Two more people?"
"Yeah. You've met Eris during the audience with Seraria, but you haven't spoken to her yet, have you? And then there's Milly, who was summoned here while pregnant, just like us. You'll have to meet these two from now on."
"...I'll probably be okay."
"...I don't think they'll kill me."
...God. Lord Hairen.
Why do so many things like this happen on the path I walk?
Side: Steve
"Captain. The ramen is ready."
"Ooh."
I take the ramen from my subordinate and eat it.
It's the only entertainment during this job of surveying the snowy mountains.
Today it's miso flavor.
"Speaking of which, the sky is clear today, isn't it?"
"Yes, it is. The stars are beautiful in the night sky."
Together with my subordinates, I gaze at the beautifully shining night sky in the cold air.
"Oh, a shooting star."
At one of my subordinates' words, I confirm a star streaking across my peripheral vision, but it quickly disappears.
"There's no time to make a wish, is there?"
"A wish, huh? Captain, what's your wish?"
"Hmm. A month of paid leave?"
"Whoa. That's too specific, it's kind of creepy."
" " "Wahahaha..." " "
Such peaceful events during work.
And then, love begins to run.
What kind of shojo manga title or tagline is that?
However, I believe this kind of development is to the liking of many of you.
Encounters, misunderstandings leading to each other's divergence, and repeated hardships.
Yeah, as I write it myself, I feel like it's right but also wrong.
Last time, there was a question about what elements made Kagura fall for Yuki. I thought I had written it subtly, but should I write it in more detail?
I'd like to know about that.
Lastly, as the year is drawing to a close, I plan to transition into a "Pitfall Special" for the year-end and New Year holidays. Therefore, the main story will conclude in one or two more chapters this year, so please understand.