第１２６１堀：落ち着いて考えてみましょう (Part2)
Dressa, who hadn't been called by name, joined everyone in serving tea, and we felt a little relieved after eating hot scones.
Agil, after confirming everyone's state, spoke again.
"Now, regarding the probability of success for the plan, please understand that it's naturally dependent on preparation. First, if it's just about detecting and monitoring the enemy with Weed, it'll be 100% successful. You all know how capable the Dungeon Master is at managing things, right?"
Everyone nodded in agreement with his assessment.
"We have concealment and other measures, but my subordinates are trained to handle those properly."
"Next, concerning the safety of Weed's residents, tourists, and children, that's also about 80% likely to be secured."
"May I ask why it's such an incomplete figure?"
"Unfortunately, we permit the possession of weapons. While we've taken measures to prevent them from being drawn or used, they can still be swung as blunt instruments, and everyday items can become weapons. Moreover, a simple punch could suffice, couldn't it?"
"That's true. I wouldn't need any weapons myself."
"Indeed. You could probably kill a person with your bare fists, Deryu."
"However, I don't think they'd resort to such overt violence in the first place. Of course, we'll be strengthening our surveillance, patrols, and escorts, so considering that, it's around 80%."
"That makes sense when you put it that way."
"I think that's about right."
"So, in Agil's estimation, that's the figure."
"Right. But knowing Yuki, he'll probably refine it further, so safety will be even more assured. I don't think it could possibly go lower than this."
"Yes. Since Yuki-san is considering it, the safety will likely increase further."
Everyone agreed with Eris's words.
What my older brother thinks about is truly difficult for adversaries to deal with.
"So, for now, I think we can conclude that we'll consider it positively. Then, after confirming Yuki's safety measures, we'll discuss it further. It's difficult to be for or against it at this moment."
Agil's words concluded the meeting.
Seraria would discuss this with her older brother, and another meeting would be scheduled.
On the way back...
"Wow, I'm surprised. It's really come this far, hasn't it?"
As I murmured this, Eris nodded and said...
"Yes. It seems like just a little while ago we were focused on managing a village that accepted refugees and slaves. Now, it's become a place where dignitaries from various countries, including those from overseas continents, gather for meetings. And we've even reached the point of gathering promising young people from all over the world for education. It's truly surprising."
"What's more, the fact that this student exchange program attracts unsavory characters, forcing us to consider countermeasures... I wish I could tell my past self when I created Weed about this. I wonder how she'd react. Back then, I was already struggling with paperwork just for Weed's internal affairs."
We both looked up at the sky of Weed, as if in unison.
The fake night sky we had grown accustomed to.
At the time, even this had been incredibly astonishing.
To think that such a landscape existed underground.
"For me, the biggest change is probably having a child with my older brother?"
"Is that so? No, you're right. I also never imagined it would turn out like this back then."
"That's right! Eris, you were really scared of Yuki-san back then, weren't you?"
"Don't be ridiculous."
"Haha. That's true, there was a time like that. But didn't you have some unexpected things happen too, Milly?"
"Of course, I did. Like the sheer amount of delicious alcohol, far more than I imagined. I thought I'd become Yuki-san's concubine and serve him, but only as a concubine. Now, I'm treated the same as Seraria and Rurua? Honestly, I never expected my workload to increase this much. I never thought I'd envy Rurua's 'slave declaration'."
That's right. When Rurua arrived, we all, out of a sense of rivalry, made a foolish proposal to harm her dignity as a woman. But now, to only have Yuki-san as her partner as her job... that's nothing short of a reward, isn't it?
Indeed, you never know what life will bring.
"For now, let's consider the budget. Ratz, please secure the necessary supplies, and Milly, please request cooperation from the Adventurers' Guild."
"Understood. I'll look into various things on our end."
"I'm on it too. This is a great opportunity for the Adventurers' Guild to make a visible contribution against a major power."
Well then, for the sake of my older brother and for Weed, these cute rabbits shall get moving.
They say that when you're about to speak emotionally, you should take a deep breath or wait a day.
It's true that after things are over, I often think I should have said something different. I admire people who can switch their thoughts at that moment.