第１２５７堀：義理の妹聖女 (Part2)
"Mostly correct. Wouldn't it be better for Oriel to switch from bodyguard to secretary?"
I had thought Oriel was too devoted to Elju, but she understood these kinds of discussions instantly, so she wasn't incompetent at all.
"No, I was originally a bodyguard and secretary of sorts."
"Ah, was that so?"
Come to think of it, she had seemed to be offering advice frequently before.
Perhaps the fact that my true identity was so unknown had led Oriel to emphasize the bodyguard aspect.
Well, it didn't matter anymore.
"So, what do you think after Oriel's explanation? If you still don't understand, I can add more details?"
"No, it's fine. I understand. But I never imagined there would be rare species at Liliana's place."
"It's less at Liliana's place and more in inaccessible regions within the territory. And because they possess extremely troublesome abilities, even demons have judged it best not to interfere."
"Huh? Are they that strong?"
"It seems so. That's probably why even that Dekira fellow left them alone. However, we can handle them, and if the exchange student system and intercontinental exchange become more active in the future, there could be problems with how to deal with those kinds of species. As far as I know, I want to create a situation where we can communicate with them."
"Indeed, if there are such powerful species, that's only natural. Understood. Should I say that this is a request from my sister, Chi-nee-sama?"
"Ah. It would be best if it's framed as Elju hearing about this from her sister Seraria, and then, unable to ignore the matter of the rare species, asking Liliana for cooperation."
"Politics is always such a hassle."
"There's no helping that. How honor and achievements are attributed depends on who takes the lead. Humans can't escape jealousy and envy. That's precisely why Weed and the Last Kingdom can't take the initiative."
"But doesn't that mean I have to bear the jealousy and envy in their stead?"
"That's how it will be, but you are still called 'Saintess' by the people within the Rogari continent. There will be less backlash than if we were to say it."
"Haa. Understood. So, this is to further enhance the name of the Saintess. And then, the anti-Weed faction and those against the intercontinental exchange alliance will gather around me..."
"You understand perfectly."
As expected, she wasn't the leader of the allied forces for nothing.
She still had some slow-witted moments, but she was far better than she was in her naive, flower-filled past.
"If you understand that much, then think about how you interact with people. In fact, you could even actively cooperate and leak information about those kinds of people."
"I can't do things like that. But they will definitely come, won't they?"
"Well, even now, we receive quite a few requests, or rather complaints, asking us to protest against Weed."
"So, that kind of thing does happen, huh?"
"Most of them are along the lines of 'It's all my brother-in-law's fault...' or something about how there's no benefit for us."
"Honestly, it's mostly due to their own lack of effort. They seem to think that if they weaken Weed's power, they'll be able to benefit from the leftovers."
Oriel gave a wry smile.
Indeed, if you can get rewards by dragging others down, that's the only way for negative thinkers.
"Since I'm not doing anything openly, there's not much we can do..."
"Don't worry about that. If there's actual harm, we'll crush them decisively. Just provide us with the information."
Those kinds of people are also being watched by Dungeon Master members like Irwin and Raye.
Or rather, 'Anti-Weed Faction'…
"Brother-in-law? What's wrong?"
"Hm? Ah, just thinking a little about the exchange student system."
I didn't confide my worries to Elju at that moment. It was just that finding a new problem, or rather, another issue to deal with, had given me a slight headache.
Now, who should I talk to about this?
Do you all remember?
It's Seraria's younger sister, Saintess Elju.
There must have been some who thought she was the heroine at first.
But look how much she has grown now.