第１１１１堀：嫁さんたちの反応 (Part2)
If that’s the case, I suppose we could incorporate how effectively they can utilize magic, but regardless, it’s not something we can do immediately. It also depends on how many enchanted accessories Narjia can produce.
It would defeat the purpose if I just supplied them with DP.
That said, Narjia’s inventions could become a powerful trump card for the Lancer Magic Academy, and Wazfi also seems promising as a researcher.
...Come to think of it, Zilba is going to complain about us poaching such talent, aren't they?
I’ll have to go back and consult with Jessica about that.
With that decided, after returning home and finishing dinner, I took the opportunity to ask Jessica for her advice, and first, I checked in with the pregnant group—Cleena and the others—about their dungeon survey in Zurable.
"There were no particular issues."
"Indeed. As Ria said, there were no problems. If anything, the places were completely hollowed out to begin with."
"...Mm. Out of the twenty-five dungeons we were asked to survey, we checked four, but they were all duds."
"Unfortunately, it seems they have been abandoned. There were even two dungeons without a single monster inside. Ah, I will submit a detailed report the day after tomorrow, so please take a look at that."
"Understood."
It seems the reason there was no contact from the Zurable dungeon survey team was truly because nothing had happened.
They had successfully finished organizing and completed their dungeon attacks.
Honestly, I had expected at least one question to come my way...
"Jessica and I helped with the organization."
"Yes. We were accustomed to unit formation. Above all, the goblins we were organizing were elites, so there were no issues whatsoever."
"I see."
Ria had been drilled in command by Seraria, and as for Jessica, she had spent endless hours handling such trivial tasks as the adjutant to the Wind Princess Marly—who was useless outside of the battlefield.
I suppose it was only natural that they could carry out the operation.
"...Mm. To begin with, the goblins Yuki listed were all capable of anything, so we didn't have any trouble."
"Yes. As Jessica-san said, they were literally elites. Every goblin was a versatile type capable of handling any role, so we didn't struggle with the formation at all."
Ah, right.
The goblins I assigned to Cleena and the others were the types capable of handling any branch of service, meant to serve as the ones with operational capabilities to replace Steve.
So, no matter what formation they put together, the goblins covered for each other’s shortcomings, which is why there were no issues.
"Well, it's a relief there were no problems. Though, with nothing happening at all, does it even serve as practice?"
"No, I think this is fine for now. It’s far better than leading weak members and suffering casualties."
"Indeed. There is no need to suffer unnecessary casualties in the first place. Besides, the job of a commander is to prepare and send them out, grasp the situation, and make judgments based on the results."
Yeah, Jessica is right.
A commander's job isn't to struggle and get goblins killed. The goal is to command subordinates and carry out the mission.
Moreover, since the wives were restricted to giving instructions to the goblins on-site only through monitors, they were learning exactly what they needed to learn.
Well, this command experience has only just begun. There will be plenty of things to deal with from here on out.
"...Yuki. More importantly, I heard you acquired Narjia and Wazfi at the Lancer Magic Academy."
"Yes. We read the report as well. Would you mind telling us about them?"
"Ah, that's right. Let's talk about that then. I want to consult with Jessica regarding Wazfi."
"Yes. That’s fine. So she was from Zilba, was she? Sigh, the King is going to have something to say about that."
"I want to find a way to handle that. I think trying to hide it clumsily would be more of a problem."
"Indeed, that would be for the best. For that reason, please tell us the details about them."
"I'd like to hear about those two from Cleena and Samantha as well, so I'm counting on you."
Since Cleena and Samantha were their schoolmates, I was hoping they might have some useful information.
"Um, do you not need me?"
"Not at all. In fact, I want you to stay, Ria, and listen in. If you feel anything is off, let me know."
"Understood. Well, this sounds like it will take a while, so I'll go prepare some tea."
"No, Ria-sama. Let me do that..."
"It's fine, Kirika. I want to move around a little bit too."
"Then Kirika, please go help her."
"Understood."
And so, I began to hear the story of Narjia and the others from Cleena and Samantha.
The wives, who had more or less resigned themselves to Yuki’s antics.
They were also considering how difficult the pressure from the Academy might be.
And would they be able to hear anything of note about Narjia and Wazfi?