第１２６０堀：学園が舞台という理由 (Part2)
"Indeed. The first order of business is how to lure hostile forces and organizations into Weed. They'll likely want to establish a base in Weed, but given its robust security, they might give up."
"That's true. Weed doesn't have any slum-like areas at the moment. Besides, everyone has a job..."
Weed was originally founded by gathering slaves and those with nowhere to go.
Among such people, there were, naturally, a considerable number of ruffians.
That's precisely why measures are taken to prevent them from resorting to criminal acts and to prevent the formation of slums.
Those who can work but don't, and have no income, are either forcibly taken to vocational training centers or, if deemed beyond rehabilitation, are expelled from the country.
However, the primary reason for the emergence of such outcasts is often the lack of work, so as long as there are proper jobs, most problems can be resolved.
But in this instance, that has become a disadvantage.
From the perspective of hostile forces, there is no physical opening to exploit.
There are no convenient hiding places like slums.
The same applies to those visiting Weed for tourism; everyone is given an identification card, their purpose and length of stay are confirmed, and they are registered, making their movements easily trackable.
After all, the commercial and adventurer districts, as well as many who have come from other countries, live there, and strict enforcement is in place precisely because these areas could become bases for hostile forces.
"If we were to create such places, they'd suspect we're trying to lure them in, wouldn't they?"
Yes, as Taiki-kun said, we could create such places to lure hostile forces, but it would be too obvious, and that is understood.
"No, what Taiki-kun is suggesting might be a brilliant move. Instead of deliberately 'creating' a place, we make it seem as if a place for accepting exchange students was naturally established. There's nothing unnatural about it."
"Ah, that's certainly true. We can't just accept exchange students, can we?"
"That's true when you put it that way. There are representatives or chaperones from each country, aren't there? So, are you suggesting creating a place for them as well?"
"And in conjunction with that, it wouldn't be strange to expand the residential areas of the commercial and adventurer districts, would it? Weed is scheduled for further development."
"Indeed. Eris-kun was also considering expanding housing for the increasing number of prospective immigrants and tourists each year."
"Yes. I heard the same. How about we utilize that? If we announce that we're increasing housing in commemoration of the Intercontinental Exchange Alliance's acceptance of exchange students, they'll likely latch onto it."
"So, we'll set a trap in those expanded areas?"
"Ah. However, those with a bit of foresight will likely anticipate a trap, but they wouldn't expect the Dungeon Master's power to be used to investigate in such detail."
"And there will be many who, despite the risk, want to take some action against the exchange students."
Even though it's an obvious trap, there's no reason not to take the bait... I suppose.
Well, it might end up being a scapegoat situation, but with the Dungeon Master's power, we can trace it back quite far into the past.
"We'll prepare the usual 'dormitories' for the exchange students, and their placement around the school... where would be an appropriate location?"
"Hmm... We should probably keep it separate from the adventurer district. The commercial district would be better, considering safety."
"I personally think it might be good to prepare a separate layer. Though, that might be a bit too obvious."
"No, Souta-san's opinion is valid. By increasing the number of dungeons and monitoring the exchange students in a separate space, we can immediately detect any outsiders. It would also be convenient for holding any kind of event."
However, this would also mean that it would be even more difficult for hostile forces to take action against the exchange students.
But that would also lead to ensuring the safety of the exchange students...
Hmm, it's a difficult decision.
If we connect it directly to the commercial district, there's a possibility that defense won't be in time if terrorists launch a direct assault.
"Well, we should discuss the details with Seraria-san and the others, shouldn't we? Let's organize what we've discussed and decide which approach to take. Regarding the students' identification and the establishment of rules to prevent misconduct..."
And so, we continued our discussion.
Indeed, I was reminded once again that schools are truly places where anything can happen.
For those of you who wondered why so many events occur at an academy,
if you think about it, there are few stages where so much can happen.
It would be more unusual for nothing to happen.
Especially with internationalization, even more so.
The academy environment is truly a stage where anything is possible.