第８７８堀：ここまでやってきた (Part2)
I am an important figure, but my wives are also high-ranking officials within Weed. It is only natural that there will be some kind of approach made not just to me, but to them as well. After all, when Weed was first established, we dealt with all sorts of things. I expect the same will happen this time.
"But Yuki-san, we are going to notify every country that we aren't accepting those kinds of overtures, right?"
"Well, this time it’s a visit as royalty. When we first went to the If Continent and the New Continent, we were just a mercenary group, or we’d been kidnapped—we didn't have any status to speak of. To be honest, my marriage to Jessica, Samantha, and Cleena, whom I met on the If Continent, had an aspect of building connections. I’m sorry to put it that way."
I apologized for the crude phrasing. But there was no denying that those aspects played a role in our marriage. However, my wives are truly remarkable women...
"It’s a bit late for that, isn't it? Besides, I’ve been aware of that implication from the very beginning. In my case, I attacked you and lost, and then you marched into the Zilba royal capital. I myself was thinking of how I could manipulate and absorb you at the start. I’m surprised it ended up like this. I have nothing but gratitude for you, Yuki; I have no reason to speak ill of it."
"Mm. Besides, the cooperation of influential people is indispensable for conducting investigations on the If Continent. I don't feel like we were used. If anything, it feels like we were the ones doing the using."
"Indeed, as Cleena-san says. Yuki-sama, you have nothing to apologize for. You saved us with righteousness and love. That is all there is to it."
"Ah, thank you. So, since our standing is different for these upcoming visits, we don't need to build those kinds of connections."
"Doesn't that mean, in the end, those things won't happen?"
"I wonder about that. Well, the possibility isn't exactly zero, is it?"
"Deryu is right. You can't afford to be complacent or overconfident about these things. It’s important to stay vigilant at all times."
Setting aside Kagura and the Micos, there are also the cases of Princess Stasia and Enora. I can't say for certain that things won't develop from some obscure, inexplicable circumstances. I’m going to stick to a policy of strictly prohibiting any careless involvement.
As we were discussing this, Ria, who had been tilting her head in thought, spoke up.
"But Yuki-san, before that, there’s the question of where we’re going. What about Gusdo, which is connected by sea from Seacypho?"
"As for Gusdo, we won't be taking the initiative unless there’s a request from Seacypho."
"Is that so?"
"Yeah. Seacypho seems to intend to keep in touch with Gusdo, but they’re prioritizing joining the Intercontinental Exchange Alliance first. That’s why the paperwork is so busy right now."
A new maritime nation has joined the New Continent Alliance, after all. It’s bound to be a point of interest for both the Rogali Continent and the If Continent.
"So, first, we’ll hold the Intercontinental Alliance meeting to announce Seacypho’s participation in the New Continent Alliance, and then we’ll discuss today’s visits to the various countries. As for information regarding the magic power depletion, the major powers that hold sway over each continent will likely have more information than we do."
"Hmm. Indeed. So, we aren't just adding Seacypho to the alliance, but gathering that information as well."
"It’s true that with this many requests for visits, we don't have the luxury of picking and choosing one by one. Well, I recognize the names of some of the countries, but when it comes to magic power depletion..."
Milly picked up a document to look at it, but she shook her head. Even if I know the names of small nations, it’s not like they would know about the magic power depletion phenomenon.
"Fortunately, since Agil has become my wife, I can cooperate with Comet to listen to the information provided by the major powers and narrow things down to some extent. Or rather, it’s better than us amateurs trying to guess."
"Indeed, that is true. But you intend to put Agil to work immediately, don't you?"
"Of course. We’ve finally made it this far. The time has come when we can investigate the magic power depletion phenomenon across the entire continent—no, across all three continents together."
Yes, finally. I can finally take a major step toward my original goal. Of course, it’s not just Agil. It’s only possible because of everyone’s cooperation. I’m concerned about the Kingdom of Gusdo, but first, we must consolidate the information from the three continents.
Now then, will something that leads to the cause of the magic power depletion emerge?
Thinking this, I picked up the documents.
And so, we have arrived at this point. The three-continent information exchange regarding the magic power depletion phenomenon. This can finally be called the first step for Yuki, who aims to explore, elucidate, and improve the situation.
Will a glimmer of hope be visible at the end of this meeting?