第８２１堀：なんで連れてきたのか (Part2)
Even after asking for his objective, I had absolutely no idea what this man was saying. I had certainly heard that Weed wanted to show us various things, but a military port, which includes military secrets, cannot be easily lent out so easily without understanding the reason. In fact, I suspected he might be a spy from some country. Such imposters are everywhere. I've never even heard of Weed, yet for some reason, General Lake believes him. ...It just doesn't make any sense.
As I was troubled and pondering, General Lake appeared and said...
"Yuki-sama. I apologize, but our side knows absolutely nothing about Weed, so it might be easier for us to understand if you first show us various things at the training grounds."
"Ah, my apologies. Since I had shown General Lake, I mistakenly thought I was already trusted. In that case, you're right. It would be clearer to show you, including the abilities of Diplomat Kagura and the others. Prime Minister Aquamarine, could you lend us the training grounds?"
Since he said that, for us, it was a chance to legally investigate the abilities of the people from Weed—or rather, Diplomat Kagura and the others—so...
"Yes. I don't mind."
I readily agreed. With this, if we find out their abilities are insufficient, they'll be nothing more than a decorative piece in the rear. I'll file a complaint with Haiden, and while I'm at it, I'll make their public reputation plummet. If Haiden's national power declines because of that, it would be advantageous for us in future developments. If they prove useful, we will treat them appropriately. Well, even then, I don't know how much they can handle against the sea monsters... To be honest, even I and the elders judged that even if we received significant cooperation from Haiden, it wouldn't be a problem that could be easily solved. However, if we cooperate with Haiden, it means we maintain a good relationship with a major magical nation, so even if the sea monster problem isn't resolved, there's also the judgment that neighboring countries are less likely to become hostile.
While I was thinking such things, we arrived at the training grounds...
"General Lake. This is also to alleviate everyone's anxiety, so would it be alright if we did things a bit flamboyantly?"
"...To be honest, I'd really prefer you didn't, but... To make the facts known, it can't be helped. But at least the repairs..."
"Ah, we'll adjust things there, and we'll repair whatever gets broken. So, Diplomat Kagura. First, how about we concentrate our firepower on the target and shoot?"
"Yes. Here I go!!"
What does he mean by "break"? Diplomat Kagura, who was strangely fired up, looked extremely unnatural. Even if one scarecrow, which was the target, was destroyed, it would be a necessary expense...
*BOOM!!*
*Clatter...*
"""Huh?"""
Like the elders, I couldn't react properly, and a sound involuntarily escaped my lips. I couldn't understand what had just happened at all. Just as I was about to ask what had happened...
"Alright, next up is Firia. You can go all out with a bang."
"Yes, I will!!"
Next, a girl smaller than Kagura raised a hammer larger than her own body and swung it down effortlessly...
*CRASH!!*
"""..."""
The scarecrow that took the hammer blow was driven directly into the ground and buried. What kind of power is that!? What in the world is happening!?
"Alright, next let's have Deryu go. I'll ask for a breathtaking blow here."
"Hmm. Leave it to me."
This time, Deryu, a slender guard accompanying the royal consort, stepped forward and approached the scarecrow with blinding speed.
"Hmph."
With that cry, she thrust out her fist...
*CRACK!!*
With that sound, the scarecrow broke from its base, flew all the way to the defensive wall on the other side, and stopped with a loud crash. Just a fist, and the scarecrow did that!? As I was thinking that...
"Here, one more."
Saying that, she thrust out her other fist, and for some reason, the scarecrow that was already leaning against the wall... no, the wall itself was pulverized, and a hole opened up.
"""..."""
As we were completely unable to react to the utterly outrageous situation, Yuki-sama began to say something else.
"Well then, for the finale, how about an area attack?"
"Please wait a moment. If it's an area attack, the damage will be immense. Even repairing the wall is a huge task, so please, let's stop here."
"Ah, that's true. In that case, after the repairs, would it be alright if you showed us the military port? Prime Minister Aquamarine?"
"Uh, yes..."
I could only respond that way. Because, wouldn't you agree? Just as General Lake said, they possessed an incredible power that words simply couldn't describe. Naturally, or rather, I had been quite suspicious behind the scenes. Yes, I was. In this world, you know, if words don't convey it, you just have to show it.
In this way, Yuki and the others properly established their position in the Seasaifo Kingdom. Well, I'm sure you all understand that this is just the beginning.