第１２９７堀：ロガリ大陸魔術の長 (Part1)

The Head of Rogari Continent's Magic

Side: Yuki

I am currently speaking with Nonoa, the Head of the Magic Nation and the God of Magic.

Naturally, the topic is students for the exchange student program test.

"As for me, there are no particular problems, but from what I hear, aren't you gathering magic students?"

"That's right, but?"

As I tilted my head, wondering if there was a problem, Nonoa made a troubled expression.

"I understand that you emphasize magic. The premise is to investigate the phenomenon of magic depletion, right? But in this case, those who boast of their strength, that is, those who rely on brute force, are not eligible for selection, aren't they? Aren't you going to face any backlash about that? You know, wouldn't Nogosh complain?"

Nogosh is a god who rules a sword country under Gartz's protection.

His mind is almost entirely muscle.

Thanks to that idiot, we were almost devastated.

However, it's not as if he has no political ability at all...

"He might complain, but he's not someone who can't be persuaded. He's also on good terms with Bitz."

"Ah, Tetora. Bitz is being dragged along and is struggling."

Bitz is the daughter of the former king of Rankus, a country ruled by Taiki.

She was a quintessential villainess princess who used Taiki to her advantage, extracted support from various countries, and lived a life of luxury.

However, she was defeated by the anti-establishment faction centered around Taiki.

Afterward, she joined forces with Nogosh and attacked Rankus, but we, along with the Dungeon Master Erwin, cooperated to defeat her, and then reconciled.

It seems that Bitz wasn't inherently bad, but rather her education was the problem. She received education from Himekiri Ichimonji, which housed the consciousness of Kagetora, also known as Uesugi Kenshin, and now she seems to be a good ruler supporting Taiki.

Well, that doesn't mean she should be abused, but there are various circumstances.

So, due to these circumstances, those who call themselves military gods can communicate with each other.

Originally, Nogosh had believed Bitz's false information and had the justification of reclaiming the country.

Therefore, it's not as if communication is impossible.

I won't deny that he's simple-minded, though.

"Besides, we'll be starting an exchange program for those who boast of their strength later on."

"So, you're prioritizing academics at first."

"Those who boast of their strength tend to try to solve things physically. Injuries can be serious."

"Ah, that's a recipe for trouble. I understand that it's scary unless you've become good friends first."

"Right? That's why I'm asking Nonoa to provide escorts and students for the test."

"Understood. You want students from each country, right?"

"I'd prefer that as much as possible. Can you put some pressure on them?"

"No, I can probably get them to come under the guise of a 'Weed experience.' Isn't that what you're doing with other continents?"

"Ah. If we have an exchange program first, there will be complaints from others."

For now, the test is outwardly presented as a gathering for a Weed observation.

If we don't do that, various countries will complain about why they are being selected.

"But, when you think about it, you haven't really been involved with the Magic Nation much, have you?"

"Well, it would be problematic to ignore Roschur and do various things. It has to do with Seraria's homeland."

"Ah, that's true."

As Nonoa said, we in Weed have never made any demands of the Magic Nation, led by Nonoa, regarding magic.

The only time was when we attacked in league with Nogosh.

Well, we have been cooperating in research on the phenomenon of magic depletion behind the scenes.

"Ah, speaking of which, I remembered. I received a list of gods from Luna the other day."

"A list? Why now... Ah, I see, the intercontinental exchange is starting."

As expected of someone ruling a country, she's quick to catch on.

"That's right. We're asking the major countries to be cautious, but gods tend to bypass such things."

"...Could you stop talking about gods as if they were professional thieves?"

"Ah, if it sounded like that, I apologize, but isn't sneaking in the only way? If we could resolve things through direct confrontation, we would have attacked already."

"...Haa, when you put it that way, it is true."

So far, the only forces that have declared themselves gods and picked a fight are Nogosh and Nonoa's alliance.

Well, there have been cases of involvement in conflicts between other countries and gods, but direct involvement with Weed is limited to that.

In other words, it means they don't think they can win by picking a direct fight.

"Well, that aside, does Nonoa have any information related to gods? You didn't like Luna's methods originally, did you? Don't you have any acquaintances in that regard?"

"No, no, please stop talking as if I'm rebelling against Lady Luna. I'm just wary of the Dungeon Masters' past actions. I'm not as extreme as Senal."

"Oh? You were talking with Senal too?"

"Of course, goddesses talk about various things. And since she was rebelling against Lady Luna, I gave her a lecture."

"So, how was it?"

"Well. She was a goddess in her own way," Nonoa stated without hesitation.

"Where did the lecture go?"

"I lectured her. I told her it was her own fault. If you can't survive in your environment, that's the law of nature. There's really nothing else to say about her situation. It's not just her; her companions and young children turning into inanimate bodies."

"Oh, you were quite blunt."

"There's no need to be considerate of the other party. There are people suffering the same fate because of Senal. But even so, Senal wouldn't back down. She's straightforward. She just chose the option that could save everything, even if it meant not saving everything."

As usual, she's clumsy. She could have said something more pleasant to hear, couldn't she?

"When you say that, I'm the same. When I create a country like this, and even now, I have to make choices. Well, I suppose Yuki does too."

"It's not just me. Everyone is constantly making choices, to a greater or lesser extent."

"That's right. So I understood that you have a core. I understood that you weren't just whining and being selfish."

"So that's what it is."

"Now that Lady Luna has forgiven her, I understand that it's not my place to say anything, and I've said what I wanted to say, so there are no lingering feelings. Especially since nothing was done to me."

So, Nonoa has also come to acknowledge Senal.

"So, getting back to the topic, do you have any information related to gods from your side?"

"Nothing in particular. It's quiet."