第７３７堀：問題が起こっている場所 (Part1)
Chapter 737: The Place Where the Problem is Occurring
Side: Kagura
The conference on the If Continent went well, and just when I thought it was our turn on the New Continent, this happens.
That Aquenoki really seems to love getting in the way of our clan.
I had hoped to spend my student life in Weed without any incidents, and use that as a chance to have Yuki acknowledge that I’ve done a good job!!
But, I suppose I should be grateful that the opportunities to act alongside Yuki have increased?
No, no. I can’t be grateful to Aquenoki.
Souta-sama and the rest of us have been inconvenienced enough by them; I won’t be grateful for something like this.
At the very least, I won’t be grateful unless I achieve results that lead to Yuki and me becoming a couple.
Well, setting that aside...
"Kagura, Mikos, Solo, we're going to go blow Aquenoki away together!! Yeah!!"
" " "Yeah!" " "
For some reason, Hairen-sama is already convinced that Aquenoki is involved behind the scenes and is intent on blowing them away.
It’s not that I have any complaints about Hairen-sama, but things always get thrown off-balance when she’s around.
"Hey, Hairen. It hasn't been confirmed yet that Aquenoki is behind this. Don't go acting or speaking out of turn, seriously."
"I know, I know. It's that 'Magic Gear' thing, right? The summoning tool Aquenoki made to call monsters? We'll find those guys, tie them up, and make them spit out where Aquenoki is hiding."
"No, listen to me. I don't want the major powers to think we're on high alert for Aquenoki. They’ll try to use us as pawns, thinking we’re a deterrent against them."
"Eh? Then why not just blow everything away?"
She’s not a bad person, but she really is a bit airheaded.
And honestly, I’m jealous of how naturally she talks to Yuki...
"...*Sigh*, my head hurts. I don't want to do that, and it's a hassle, so I'm moving to settle this as peacefully as possible. If you can't listen, I'm sending you back to Souta-san and Enoru-san, okay?"
Ah, I’m not jealous of that.
I don’t want to be the kind of person who causes trouble for Yuki.
I want to be a partner who supports Yuki and lives life by his side.
"Ah, please don't. I promised I wouldn't cause any trouble, so if I get sent back now, I won't have any pocket money for a while."
"You get pocket money? You useless goddess!!"
"Ah—don't call me a useless goddess!! It can't be helped, right?! When I descended, I was penniless, so I was getting money from Souta and Enoru."
"No, just get a job."
"I basically work as a sister at Lilishe-sama's church, you know? You know that, right? The pay I get there disappears the moment I go out for snacks with the children."
...Hmm. It sounds like a nice story, but it also sounds like the story of a hopeless person.
"...Ah, come to speak of it, I remember hearing a terrifying story from Souta-san about how you gave away all the unit's supplies to refugees on your own."
"Yeah. Everyone was so happy."
"I really understand why they don't let you hold onto money..."
Ah, it’s hopeless. Hairen-sama.
She’s the type who can’t manage money at all.
"Well, for now. First, we'll meet with Haiden and Findar, the heads of the Haire Church, on the New Continent. I need to confirm how much they recognize this situation and how they view it."
"Oh, so the descendants of Fable and the descendants of Finn are there, huh?"
"Finn?"
"Hm? Ah, I mean the Prince of Findar. His name was long, so I just called him Finn."
"I'm begging you, please don't say careless things during the meeting. I haven't met the King of Findar yet. I really don't need any extra trouble."
"I know, I know. Come on, let's go meet Carrie and Stasia for the first time in a while."
Does she really know?
Even I, watching from the sidelines, am incredibly worried, but since I can only warn her, we head to the New Continent via a gate.
"Welcome, Yuki-sama."
Waiting in front of the gate wasn't Catherine-sama, the Lord of Baide, but Princess Stasia.
"What happened to Catherine?"
"She is currently moving to gather information in the city of Baide regarding the matter at hand. Princess Carrie and my father are also back at the castle now, collecting intelligence."
It seems they have already obtained information that Magic Gear was used and are moving independently.
"Shall we discuss the details once we return to the Lord's mansion?"
"Yes. It sounds like it will be a long conversation. Please, this way."
Well, Princess Stasia has stayed in Baide for quite a while, so she knows the place like the back of her hand, but it’s still a strange feeling to be guided to a lord's mansion by a princess of another country.
"However, I was surprised when Souta-sama and Enoru-sama contacted us to say that Hairen-sama would be accompanying you, but you really did come along."
"Yes. If this is an incident involving Aquenoki, it's our turn to step in. Well, Souta and Enoru are getting on in years, so let's leave the solving to Kagura, Mikos, Solo, and Stasia."
"I am honored to hear you say that, but what about Enora-sama?"
"She belongs to a different organization, so she's acting separately. Actually, she happened to be at school today for church business, so she'll be catching up later."
Ah, I thought I was forgetting something. I had completely forgotten about Enora.
The impact of Yuki coming to school made me forget.
"That means we have the Three Houses, Findar as support, and even the Goddess Hairen-sama herself."
"With Yuki-shonen here this time, we're even more powerful. Ah, if it comes down to it, I'll call Souta and Enoru too, so you don't have to worry about a thing."
That’s what Hairen-sama says.
Well, with the battle-hardened Yuki, Souta-sama, and Enoru-sama joining in, we won't lose even if things turn violent.
As I was thinking that, I heard voices from around the corner of the hallway.
"Hairen-sama's sentiments are greatly appreciated, but I would prefer to resolve this before it comes to that."
"Indeed. It is not a matter that should trouble Hairen-sama's hands."
"If anything, if you were to step in, it would cause us some trouble as well."
I wondered who those voices belonged to, and the owners of the voices appeared from around the corner.
"Princess. And Archbishop Enoru-sama and General Georgin. Why are you here?"
When I said that in surprise, the Princess spoke with the same fluffy, princess-like smile she’s always had.
"Given the gravity of the situation, I have come myself. Ideally, His Majesty should have come, but the internal affairs of Haiden are still quite busy, so I came out instead."
"As for me, I am here partly to report on church activities. After all, that incident occurred because of the church's sloppy management. I could not stay away as the person responsible."
"I am stationed here as a representative of Princess Stasia from Findar, as one of Weed's defensive forces. Naturally, for this matter, I am here to handle information exchange and serve as a liaison."
It seems they all rushed here for this matter.
"Well, it saves me the trouble of waiting for someone. Let's go into the conference room and talk immediately."
When Yuki said that, everyone nodded and headed into the conference room.
"Now then, I hear we're gathering information from Princess Stasia, but since the people of the New Continent were waiting for our arrival, can I assume you have a decent grasp of this situation?"
"Yes. It concerns the monster disturbance that occurred in the Sea-Cypho Kingdom. My uncle is continuing to gather information on the Haiden side. I came here because I heard from Kagura and the others that Yuki-sama would be visiting."
"The Haire Church has also heard of the monster disturbance in the Sea-Cypho Kingdom. The information comes from our believers in various regions, so I am certain it is accurate. I have ordered them to expedite the confirmation."