落とし穴１１４堀：わたしたちは頑張ります (Part2)
"I see. Well, there's a lot to learn, so don't rush it. That goes for you too, Dressa and Hiiro."
"I know, I know."
"I'll do my best."
Good grief, those two really are glib. Well, it’s true they did their best, so I suppose I’ll keep quiet about how they spent their morning.
"Yes. It was a big help that all three of you listened to me properly. But setting that aside, what happened with Eris?"
"Ah, about that. You'll probably get word of it soon, but there was a request to accept a group of tourists at the Elf village."
"““Huh?””"
We all tilted our heads. How does a simple visit turn into a group tour request?
"Er, if that's the case, shouldn't there have been advance notice..."
"Ah, I had Ratz assisting Vilia and the others this time. As for this matter, Deryu?"
"Hm? Oh, I’ve already made the necessary arrangements. The lodging is secured. I just got word from Eris, too. She said she’s dumped the lot of them at the inn. Though, her language was quite rough. I thought they’d be having a joyous reunion."
"Ah, well, a lot happened."
"I imagine so. Well, it’s off-duty hours now, so let’s leave work talk for tomorrow... Ah, I forgot one thing."
"What is it?"
"The gods Yuki summoned are apparently coming tomorrow."
Come to think of it, Lilishe-sama was in high spirits this afternoon. I see, it must be because she gets to meet her friends among the gods.
"I see. That’s sooner than I thought. I was worried we might not even get to hear about the High Elf country."
"Isn't that a good thing?"
"True. That means tomorrow is a meeting day, then... Hmm."
Hearing Deryu’s words, Brother suddenly fell into thought.
"Um, Brother? Is there a problem?"
"No, if tomorrow is a meeting, we shouldn't be that busy, right? Besides, Eris will be tied up today and tomorrow showing her relatives around. She’s working overtime as it is."
"Ah, I see. Eris’s help is indispensable for this visit, so once the meeting is over tomorrow, she should just take the rest of the day off. Right, Seraria?"
"That’s right. Let’s have Eris wrap things up early and leave the sightseeing for her relatives to the Weed Tourism Department. We can't have her collapsing on us."
Indeed. Eris-oneesama is a pillar of Weed. We can't have her collapsing, so she needs to rest properly.
"Oh, and I’ve assigned Kagura and her group to help Eris with the Elf tourists."
"Hmm. Is that to build up their track record and see how they react to the Elves?"
"Well, that too, but there are nearly twenty of them, after all. By the way, Labyris and the others already checked them for malicious intent. Right?"
"Yes. Doesn't seem to be a problem. At worst, they might be petty thieves?"
"Yeah, there weren't any bad people."
"Ah, Seraria-anesama. One absolute villain came by—not to us, but I want that person banned from entering Weed."
"Ah, I heard about that one. A piece of trash."
"We definitely can't let that one in."
"Oh? That’s rare. What kind of villain is it, I wonder?"
It is indeed rare for Labyris and the others to call someone an "absolute villain," so we all listened with great interest as they explained...
"You. We should just take care of that one permanently."
We all nodded in agreement with Seraria. Of course! Any idiot who declares they’ll harm Yuki-san or Eria-chan should be wiped from this world! The root of the evil must be severed!
"No, no. It’s not like they said it directly to me, and it was probably a shock to them that Eris was married. Besides, that place is Gartz territory, not Weed. We can't just go around arresting villagers of another country."
"Then, Yuki-san, I will contact my father and brother to have them dealt with."
"Yes, yes, wait a second, Shera. The elder said he’d discipline that idiot properly, so let’s keep it peaceful this time. We have the Elf group tour to worry about, and we don't know how things will turn out with the High Elf country. It’s better to have more allies."
"...I see. So it’s a bad time for it. Shera, it’s too early."
"Understood."
"And no doing it in secret, either. Oh, and Eris said she wants to show the children to Kagura, so she’s bringing them home today. Is that alright?"
Eh? Kagura-san and her group are coming to the house?
"Hm? Ah, now that you mention it, I did hear about that. It’s today?"
"Seems she believes in keeping promises early."
"I see. We’re busy with many things, but the designated protection is in place, so I don't think there’s a problem. What about the rest of you?"
The others didn't object, so Brother began preparing to welcome Kagura and her group. However, as for us...
"...Tch, Kagura and her group are surprisingly aggressive."
"Yes. They’re pushing harder than I expected. I underestimated them. To think they’d even barge into our home."
I thought they were just little girls, but if we let our guard down, we’re going to be left behind. We have to prevent that at all costs.
"...Hiiro finds it strange why you two are so passive when it comes to Brother. You should just sleep with him like normal."
"Th-that’s impossible!"
"Y-yes! Just being able to spend time in the same house as Brother is an honor beyond what I deserve!!"
"...Troublesome."
For some reason, Hiiro stared at us with cold eyes.
...Well, for now, we must begin our strategy meeting!!
Those remaining in Weed are busy, too.
And so, the blood-soaked battle between the Vilia Team and the Kagura Team begins next time!!
Well, setting Vilia aside, it’s only natural for Dressa and Hiiro to be like this. They never had a proper education; they were thrown straight into the field and tasked with guarding.