第１１８２堀：私たちのやり方 (Part2)
Yuki told us that we would be able to do it for free later, and with that, they were satisfied.
I’ve already told Hivia that we have to return to our home country for a while to submit our reports.
Well, she’s been holed up in the laboratory lately, reading manga and novels with such intensity that she barely gave me a distracted nod when I told her.
...Researchers are often like that, aren't they?
At least it’s better than her begging us not to leave and asking to be taken along.
"I wish we could have brought her with us, though. I'm sure Hivia would be thrilled."
"I know. But the fact that she’s a ghost is the problem."
"Well, anyway, there’s no point in worrying about what we can’t change. She can eat food now, so we can just buy her some souvenirs to bring back. We did promise her that, after all."
"True. I’ll bring her some of the magazines I’ve edited. And clothes. Clothes? Wait, can ghosts even wear clothes?"
"Come to think of it, I’d never really considered that. But it shouldn't hurt to buy some. If she can eat food, she can probably manage to change her clothes. Though, it would be best to ask Sota-sama about that beforehand. Anyway, getting off track—is it settled that Enora will be participating in the martial arts tournament?"
"Yeah. No problem there. Aim for the championship!"
"Indeed. If we’re going to do it, we’re going to win. Though, I’m afraid I’ll have to leave the point-gathering to you."
"That’s fine. We don’t have any illusions about being able to go toe-to-toe with people like Deryu-san."
"Yeah, yeah. We’d die."
Mikos and I decided from the start that we wouldn't be participating in the tournament.
Because there’s simply no way we could win.
Even though we’ve been trained in the Weed style, we’re still among the weakest.
The reason is a crushing lack of experience.
Sure, if I spent time training properly like Enora does, I might improve a little, but I have a position as one of Yuki’s wives, and I need to manage the relations between our territory and Haiden.
Besides, Mikos is currently acting as a liaison between her family’s barony and Weed, and she’s also in charge of crop production.
On top of that, she’s been entrusted by Yuki with the publication of the magazines, so she’s incredibly busy.
In this situation, it’s hard to find time for training.
...Enora should be busy running the Haire Church in Weed, too, so when does she find the time to train?
No, if we’re talking about that, the Goddess Hairen of the Haire Church is working under Lilishe-sama at the Litea Church, and more importantly, both of them are participating in this battle royale for some reason.
Yeah, let’s just not think about that.
With that settled, we double-checked that we hadn't forgotten anything and arrived at the designated venue.
"Yes, welcome. First, everyone, please sign here. Right, Team 9. Here are your team badges; please pin them to your chests."
Guided by goblins who were strangely accustomed to this, we received our pamphlets and team badges and headed inside.
"...It’s a bit late to say this, but Yuki’s subordinates really are mysterious. Where we come from, goblins are considered a rare subspecies of spirit priestess, but here, they’re everywhere, just going about their daily work."
"I mean, in this continent, goblins are usually hated on the same level as bandits. Well, they do act like total pieces of trash, so that’s understandable."
"It’s just like people. Every species has its good and bad. These goblins of Yuki’s are earnest and polite. It’s the same as how there are thieves among humans. Speaking of which, I just remembered—Steve and his group are participating this time, aren't they?"
"They are. Yuki has them set at a higher danger level than Taizo’s team."
"I mean, they’re professionals when it comes to firearm combat. If things go south, they might even be more dangerous than Yuki-san and his group. Wait, aren't those Steve and the others over there?"
Following Mikos’s gaze, I looked ahead...
"What’s this 'high-point' meal, anyway?"
"Hmm, isn't that just a high-grade cucumber?"
"...I hate to say it, but shouldn't it be a high-grade steak or something instead of a vegetable? How expensive can a fancy cucumber really be?"
"Well, hopefully we get to choose."
"Eh, it’s just recreation this time. Even if the Boss’s wives are here..."
"It’d be pretty heartless for us to go all out. We should probably just leave it to the younger guys."
Ugh, that was incredibly irritating.
I mean, it’s the truth, but still.
The sheer composure they have while choosing their bento boxes is what makes me even angrier.
Kagura and the others are planning to fight with all their wits, too.
Well then, I think it’s becoming clear which team is going to win, isn't it?
Let’s look forward to it.