第１２９８堀：意外とまともな神様たち (Part2)
"If that's the case, then if we're to make a move in Ranks, it would be the old regime faction. Can you investigate their connections?"
"Hmm. I apologize, but I'm not very good at that sort of thing."
"Ah, I don't mean talking to them directly. They'd be wary of that, I'm sure. If you suspect anything, just leak some information. It could be to Taiki-kun or Airi-san, or even to me. Bitz is trustworthy now."
"Thank you for that. Should I say thank you? I truly realize how foolish my past self was."
Bitz offered a wry smile, looking troubled.
But his tone suddenly changed.
"There's no need to be so humble. Bitz has learned and changed. That's the fact. Accept it and move forward. If you're still bothered by Yuki's words, you'll be paralyzed by malicious ones."
Kagitora's stern words cut through the air.
Or was he being encouraging?
I certainly didn't say it with the intention of making him feel down...
"Ah, just take it as sincere praise, don't worry about it. That said, if you think you messed up, just try harder next time. You can't change the past, and even if you could, the desire to change it stems from the fact that you failed. It won't just disappear."
"...That is true. Therefore, we aim for the future."
"Indeed."
Still, stories about altering the past are quite common.
There are endings where everyone, including the protagonist, loses their memories, and others where only the protagonist remembers.
There are also stories of loops lasting only a few days, but ultimately, what matters is that the person involved finds their own peace.
Wherever they find that peace is where the story concludes.
As for me? I'm the type who prefers a happy ending, or rather, a grand finale, so I'd probably be running around.
Oh, but that's beside the point...
"It's good that all three of you are fine. Please contact me if anything comes up in the future."
"Ah, we will contact you then."
"Indeed. Though it would be better if there were no need to rely on such things."
"That is true. In that case, it could escalate into trouble involving multiple countries."
"I too hope it doesn't come to that."
As I said this, I began to rise from my seat.
Just as I thought the conversation was over.
"Speaking of which, I heard that your Fiora-hime was also a general."
"Eh? Ah, yes. That is correct."
For some reason, Bitz addressed Fiora, who was accompanying me.
"That means your skills are quite considerable, aren't they?"
"Ahaha, I used to be confident, but since coming to Weed, I'm ashamed of how narrow my world was."
"That's not true. By all appearances, Yuki's wives are the ones who are unusual. And, if you don't mind, would you like to have a match? You heard our conversation earlier, I believe. I've been working hard recently, too. Even though I was a former princess."
"No, no, if you say that, I'm the same. Regarding the match, I don't mind. However, it will be after work, is that alright, Yuki-sama?"
"It's fine. Or rather, if it's for training, should I invite everyone?"
"If that's the case, I would also like to have a match with Queen Seraria, would that be alright?"
"I'll ask her."
Seraria would likely agree without hesitation.
And if we're limiting it to princesses, then Deryu, Shera, Stasia... Ah, technically, through adoption, Samantha and Cleena could also be considered princesses.
No, there's no need to limit it to princesses. It would be too much trouble to select participants, so I'll just send an email to everyone.
"I'll contact Bitz once I get their replies. For now, please keep your evening free."
"Understood. I'm looking forward to it."
Hmm, compared to the old Bitz, I think she's improved, but is it really okay for her to become a woman who loves physical combat so much?
Should I just silently watch the birth of a martial arts-loving princess? I pondered.
If there is correct information, then discussion is possible.
Surprisingly, or perhaps this is the norm.
War is a kind of madness, I believe.