第６８５堀：とりあえず挨拶の方向で (Part2)
"Oh, I see! So you want to visit the Land of the Beast God for similar reasons, Yuki-san?"
"Yeah, that's right."
"The Land of the Beast God is said to be the origin of the beastmen, after all."
"……Though that’s debatable. Mostly, it’s just a place that holds tournaments to compete in strength, much like the Land of Swords. Right, Rurua?"
"Um, yes. I have heard that such events take place in the Land of the Beast God. However, every country has such gatherings to varying degrees."
"Well, the martial arts tournaments are fine, but the real issue is whether the influx of tourists will cause trouble. If things get complicated there, it’ll be nothing but a headache. But, well, for the Beast God side, I suppose we can ask Lilishe and the others to make contact. Maybe the High Elves know something, too. Let’s try hearing from them first."
"I hope so. And while it’s fine to go and investigate the details of that small country, you’re saying we still have a lot of meetings ahead for the establishment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, right?"
"Yeah. That’s the plan."
"Then please go visit those small countries only after we’ve sorted out that schedule. You aren't going to say you're leaving the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and intercontinental exchange to us, are you?"
"I know, I know. I’m the only one who can bridge the gap between Rogari and If. If Seraria were to step in for me now, the other side would only get confused."
As Yuki-san said, if he were suddenly replaced, the If continent—not to mention Rogari—would likely fall into chaos. Besides, since it was Yuki-san who brought up the establishment of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the meetings wouldn't progress without him.
"As long as you understand. So, is there any way to make those damn old men sit quietly through the meetings without drinking or eating?"
"Nah, probably not. The subordinates they brought along will be doing the heavy lifting, so we’ll just have to leave it to them. We can handle the nitty-gritty during the meetings with the If continent. For the old men, the main focus will be getting along with the countries within the Rogari continent."
"……Doesn't that just give those damn old men an excuse to come here and drink in style?"
"Well, Aria-giso (older sister-in-law) will be angry if they just play around, so I don't think we need to worry."
"Haa... I suppose it's fine since my sister is there."
"You don't have to worry so much; that old man is the type to get things done when it counts."
"I know that. But, you know, it’s a family thing. Anyway, let’s get back to the point. What you’re saying, Yuki, is that once the schedule is set, you want to visit those two countries, right?"
"Yeah. That’s why I want to borrow the hands of Eris, Riel, and the others."
"That goes without saying. Since we’re going to the Land of the High Elves and the Land of the Beast God, we’ll need all the connections we can get. Are your schedules clear, Eris, Riel?"
At Seraria’s question, we answered immediately.
" " "We’ll definitely follow you, so we’ll get our work done." " "
It was a question that didn't even need asking. We exist for Yuki-san’s sake.
"But, the High Elves, huh... I only know rumors, but I hope there won't be any trouble."
"We can only pray."
Thanks to Yuki-san and Seraria’s conversation, I thought of something.
"Um, Yuki-san."
"Hm? What is it?"
"How about we return to the village once and hear the details from the Elder?"
"Ah, that’s an option too. For now, Eris, could you try to make contact?"
And so, I ended up writing a letter to the village for the first time in a while, but...
"The letter is fine, but what happened to Steve, who was sent to Zilba? And what about the R-Magic Sword?"
"Ah, come to think of it, we haven't heard about that. What’s the status?"
"No major progress. The Steve unit is scheduled to rendezvous with the Zilba military at the front lines around today. As for the R-Magic Sword, fortunately, there were no reports of them being lost outside of August and Zilba."
"So, the maximum number is around 800 at best?"
"About that. It’s unlikely to exceed 1,000. Since it doesn't look like Steve and the others will be held up, we’ll finalize the schedule for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and prepare to visit the Land of the High Elves and the Land of the Beast God."
" " "Yes!" " "
It seems like things will settle down in Zilba with just Steve.
Good luck, Steve.
To make sure you don't give us any more work, just finish it up yourselves!!
"Achoo!!"
"A cold, Steve?"
"Would you like to take a break?"
"No, Marly-san, Hivia-san, please don't worry about it. It’s just the usual rumor."
" "Rumor?" "
"Yes. The Boss is probably cursing me to work like a pack horse."
Greetings are important. It’s common for people to come complaining later.
And so, Steve. Work like a pack horse. *As in, "Go ahead and die."*