第１２９１堀：子供だからこそ見えるもの (Part2)
A soft chuckle escaped her. "Yes, that's true. Yuki is always thinking of enjoyable things, especially how to make sure we can all have fun. And remarkably, he doesn't forget that even in battle. Instead of merely defeating and destroying his enemies, he takes care to prevent hatred from arising. Though, I suppose the individuals on the receiving end of that might not find it so amusing."
"That's right," Kirue replied. "Normally, if you direct hatred at someone, hatred is returned in kind, but with my husband, it always flies off in a completely different direction. I imagine many of his current wives and collaborators are like that too."
"Indeed," Shera agreed. "In fact, many people initially confronted him as 'enemies.' Though, every single one of them ended up being brushed aside."
There were Demon Lords, soldiers and generals, royalty, and even gods, but every single one of them was won over by Yuki's smooth talk and skillful maneuvers.
No, rather, they were made to understand that 'fighting' was ultimately meaningless.
For that, one must naturally possess the power to suppress the opponent, but even that alone isn't enough.
As they spoke, all the documents that needed to be processed today were completed.
"Well, the paperwork is done," Shera said. "Next, I need to meet up with Aslin and Hiiro this afternoon and head to the exchange student school building."
"To the school building?" Kirue asked. "What for?"
"You know that we're transferring from Weed's school to that one, right?"
"Yes. Your school friends were quite sad."
"Well, they'll just have to bear with it. Graduation was already in sight for them, so it means it's time for them to transition from children to adults."
"And yet, Shera and the others are still children?" Kirue teased.
"That's fine," Shera replied, "as it's also part of our work. Besides, even if the schools are different, they're both within Weed, so meeting won't be difficult. We've promised to chat if our schedules align."
"That's good to hear. Now, getting back to the topic, what's the errand at the school building?"
"Oh, I'm sorry," Shera said. "It's for a thorough walk-through inspection of the campus and a check of the equipment. Fusura will be going around with us as well. Because the other day, during the defense function test, it was called off at the shoe lockers."
"Ah, that's right," Kirue acknowledged.
Indeed, at that time, Fusura was protected by Tori and the others right there, so the inside of the school building couldn't be checked.
Although it was built based on the data from the current school, it's expected that new things will become apparent once people actually attend, so Shera had been entrusted with that task.
"Kirue, what are you doing this afternoon?" Shera asked. "Are you coming with us?"
"Unfortunately, I'll be accompanying my husband this afternoon," Kirue replied.
"Yuki's, you mean?" Shera asked. "I believe he's currently conducting a survey of the Great Forest, isn't he?"
"Yes. He's scheduled for a final check today and departure tomorrow."
"So, that means you won't be able to see Havia and the others for a week," Shera noted.
"Yes. So, I think it would be best to meet with them once tonight."
"That's a good idea. I'll tell Aslin and the others," Shera said. "Now, let's finish the checks here and have lunch, shall we..."
Just as she started to stand up, at that very moment...
"Shera-chan, it's lunchtime!"
"It's lunchtime!"
"Let's go eat!"
"I'm hungry!"
"We've already made reservations for a restaurant today!"
"...Vilia's gotten quite tough, hasn't she?" Shera murmured. "So bold, even with a princess."
They said, one after another, as Aslin and the others arrived as usual.
But today, it seemed they had brought some extras...
"Um, excuse us for intruding," one of them said.
"I mean, w-why are w-we here too?" another stammered.
"No, we were just dragged along by Aslin and the others," a third explained.
Behind Aslin and the others, Havia, Nairua, and Wazfi looked somewhat out of place.
I see, Shera thought, it seems Aslin and the others had already made arrangements without me having to worry.
"This means I'll have to be careful to save room for the farewell party dinner tonight," Shera mused.
"Indeed. But if there are any problems, please contact me," Kirue said.
"Understood. Well then, I'm off," Shera replied.
"Yes. Have a good time," Kirue said.
And with that, Shera headed outside with her friends.
Now, let's enjoy another day.
There are things that can't be understood from an adult's perspective.
And, of course, there are many things that can't be understood from a child's perspective.
Both are necessary, aren't they?