落とし穴１０７堀：あけましておめでとうございます (Part1)
It is a time when most people would be asleep on a normal day.
The current time is 11:43 PM.
Even at that hour, everyone in my household, except for the children, was awake and gathered in the banquet hall.
"Wow, another year is ending,"
"It went by so fast."
"…This year had too much of everything."
Riel, Tori, and Kaya began to reflect on the year.
Indeed, as Kaya said, this year had too much of everything.
"Looking back now, it's easy to say it was 'too much,' but at the time, I wondered what would happen. After all, Yuki and the others disappeared."
"Right. At that moment, I thought it was the end of the world."
"Yes. Truly…"
Nodding in agreement were Eris, Ratz, and Rurua.
I heard that these three were quite distraught when they learned that we had been kidnapped and summoned to the new continent.
Well, it's natural for anyone to panic when a friend or family member is kidnapped, and to resent the kidnapper.
"As for me and Ria, we were in charge of guarding, and we were in such a state. I even considered taking my own life."
"I couldn't think of anything at the time. Before I knew it, several days had passed."
"Ria was truly lost in despair."
I heard that Jessica and Ria, who were guards, were even worse off.
Jessica had told me to stand by and watch, with my arms crossed, as I was taken. No, there was a misunderstanding, but if Jessica had interfered with the summoning, it was unclear what would have happened. I wanted her to give a proper report to those left behind.
Ria was so shocked that she couldn't be present at the moment I disappeared, having returned to her room first. She apparently remained in a daze for several days.
Finally, Deryu was the only one among the remaining members who remained calm.
It might be ironic to say that her past experience came in handy, but that too was experience, and it could be said that Deryu kept everyone sane.
"I know things were tough for Weed too, but we who were sent flying were also in a difficult situation, you know?"
"...Mm. We were suddenly thrown into a fierce battlefield with the children and the pregnant Milly and the others."
"Right. Because of that, we had to use the still immature Vilia, Hiiro, and Dressa."
"As Labyris says, it was my first time, so I was very nervous."
"...Vili-nee-chan is a liar. She was having a blast."
"That's right. Vilia was saying she'd be useful to Yuki, and she was leading the charge, rampaging around."
Indeed. Weed had its own troubles, but we who were sent to the new continent were also in dire straits.
We even had to enlist the help of Vilia and the others.
Moreover, Milly and the others were pregnant, and half of the main forces who were sent flying couldn't be deployed.
"We were just waiting deep in the dungeon, and that was mentally taxing, wasn't it?"
"Compared to everyone else, it was… well, I had a baby in my belly."
"Yeah. It was quite lonely being just us in the room."
"...At first, there was talk of us helping with administrative work while holding our pregnant bellies alongside Yuki."
As expected, Milly and the others, who were waiting and evacuating deep in the dungeon, seemed to be stressed.
As Kaya mentioned, there was talk of them helping despite their pregnancies, but that was a last resort, and we managed to have them wait and endure.
As it turned out, we were able to contact Weed quickly, and the rougher aspects of the situation were within the capabilities of Vilia and the others, so Milly and the others were not needed.
"Well, once it opened up, it was tough. Shera, for example, was like a ruler in Baide, working with Catherine!"
"Hahaha. It wasn't quite like that, but…"
"No. Shera-chan was amazing!"
"That's right. She was working hard. She was doing a lot of paperwork like my older brothers, and she was leading the discussions with Catherine-nee-sama and the people of Findal."
In terms of practical skills, Labyris and Shera were superior to Samantha and Cleena. With the help of Aslin and Firia, they were incredibly active in governing the conquered Baide, managing supplies from Weed, and coordinating with the rulers Catherine and the Findal people.
At that moment, I thought that Labyris and Shera's experience as representatives of Weed and as diplomats to Gartz, which I had forced upon them, was useful, and I was truly glad that I had taught Aslin and Firia.
After all, the civilization level of this world is comparable to medieval Europe on Earth.
If you can do basic arithmetic, you won't have trouble finding work.
In other words, Aslin and Firia, who had received modern Japanese education and acquired considerable knowledge, were on a genius level in Baide, and it seems they were even offered jobs in Baide by Catherine.
"Come to think of it, although we panicked due to the suddenness, we were prepared, and we were able to respond properly. While there are many points to reflect on, it's all thanks to everyone's hard work. Thank you."
I said that and bowed my head to express my gratitude.
I have to say these things properly.
"Of course. We are here for you, Master. Spouses help each other. Right, Deryu?"
"That's right. Just as Rurua says. And while it's true that we worked hard, of course. We know that Yuki worked the hardest. Right, Aslin?"
"That's right! Onii-chan had the hardest time."
"I never imagined I'd be summoned as a hero."
"As Jessica says, it was surprising, but when I heard about it, it was the best possible scenario."
"That's right. In this world, only Yuki-sama could have turned that situation around."
"...Mm. As Riel and Samantha say, it was the best possible choice."
Well, everyone is also congratulating me.
I should thank God for allowing me to be with such wives… no, I should thank my own judgment.
If I were to thank God, it's obvious I'd get carried away.
"And, before we know it, it's almost the New Year."
We had been talking for a long time, but looking at the clock, it was 11:57 PM.
The radio was also getting lively.
"Now, with less than three minutes left in the year! This year, we will have the honor of hearing the final words of the year and the first words of the New Year from Her Majesty Queen Seraria! Everyone, please listen quietly to the radio."
Ah, Seraria, she's been entrusted with both the closing remarks of the year and the New Year's greeting.