第１０８６堀：とりあえず本人に聞こう (Part2)
After all, they've been watching Weed rapidly develop right by Yuki's side. They must feel that technological development happens almost daily.
"That's right. Technological progress usually takes an enormous amount of time. That's precisely why Narjia, Agil, and Comet are so engrossed."
"Yes, Labyris is right. But from what Yuki has told us, it seems the development of this anti-transformation accessory is truly the result of Zargis's immense effort."
"...She just casually said 'immense effort,' but if you think about it calmly, it's an accessory that 'seals skills,' isn't it? Isn't that unbelievably incredible?"
"Ah, he himself said he incorporated the function of the dungeon's magic nullification space, but just making that phenomenon emanate from an accessory is astonishing. Well, it's a case of making the 'easier said than done' simple. And as we were talking about that, something came into view."
Yuki said so, and though we diligently searched ahead, Coral was nowhere to be seen.
"Um, Yuki. Where is Coral? Queen Miyabi is here too, right?"
"That's right. Coral might be disguised, but Queen Miyabi shouldn't be, so she ought to stand out, shouldn't she?"
"Queen Miyabi is always dignified, no matter where she is. Well, it's not just that her country's name isn't very famous, but also the fact that she's a High Elf to begin with."
That's right. Queen Miyabi participated in intercontinental exchange for the sake of her High Elf nation, but being a rare elven country, various problems have arisen.
The biggest of these is kidnapping. Elves are inherently a rare race, and their numbers are not large.
And so, with these rare elves visiting Weed, incidents of slave merchants and criminals seeking a quick fortune targeting them have increased.
However, security is perfect, so there have only been attempts, never a single successful one.
Above all, Queen Miyabi leisurely walking through Weed like this, without a mountain of guards, serves to spread its safety to other nations, and at the same time...
"You insolent wretch! What are you doing to my kin!"
CRASH!
Along with that menacing voice, a roar echoed.
That's right. By demonstrating her own strength like this, Queen Miyabi conveys to other nations that retaliation will be merciless.
There's also the hope that this will lead to even slightly better treatment for elves.
Wait, that's not it.
"Ah, there she is."
"She is."
"Yeah. That's Big Sister Miyabi's voice."
Yes. I, too, recognized Queen Miyabi's voice without a doubt.
But...
"Wait a moment. That direction is..."
"Oh, come to think of it, isn't that Big Sister Alfin's..."
Yes. Alfin, the Holy Sword User, should have her shop there.
Is there some trouble?
We immediately rushed over and quickly arrived at the scene, but...
"Honestly. Do not pester the staff so persistently. It is a breach of manners."
"Indeed. With such a beautiful woman present, one can understand the sentiment. But what just happened is unacceptable."
Queen Miyabi and Gaur stood like guardian deities in front of Alfin's shop, saying this.
From what we quickly gathered, it seemed the person just thrown out of the shop had forcibly accosted one of the staff.
Well, such troubles are commonplace in Weed.
"Ow, ow... Why are an Elf and an old man here, of all places..."
"“What’s wrong with coming to eat cake?!”"
"Ah, yes. My apologies."
...Indeed. When told something so directly, there's really nothing else to say.
"Um, Kirika, for now?"
"Hmph. That fool can be left alone. The two of them are already lecturing him."
"You're right. If we had to drag away every one of *those*, there'd be no end to it. Now then, hey! Queen Miyabi, Gaur!"
Yuki seemed to decide to speak to those two for now.
At this point, I didn't know what to say, so I suppose that was the only option.
But why is Coral still nowhere to be seen?
As I tilted my head in confusion...
"Honestly, you two are being overly dramatic. It was merely a hand reaching for my backside, wasn't it? Causing a commotion over something so trivial will trouble Alfin."
...Huh? A beautiful black-haired woman, whom I didn't recall seeing among the waitresses here, emerged from Alfin's shop.
Hmm, that face, no matter how I look at it, seems like Coral's...
What could this mean?
No matter how much I thought about it, it wouldn't make sense without involving the person herself.
And so, going to ask her directly was the first step into hell.
Now, can you emerge without an excessive sugar intake?!