第１３６７堀：お金と物資の動きを (Part2)
"The schedule is set for nine o'clock tomorrow. How long it takes to secure an audience after that depends on Lilishe, but..."
"That will be immediate. If we identify ourselves as envoys from Litea, they’ll usher us right in, especially now that they believe a Great Flood is underway."
That’s true. Since we are the envoys from the very place that requested reinforcements, such a response is only to be expected.
"In that case, let’s say... I’ll make contact at seven, no, six o'clock. And keep in mind that there’s a possibility of interference, so stay vigilant."
"The arrival of envoys from Litea might be an unwelcome development for the opposition. I just hope the envoy who went ahead of us is safe."
"I’ve heard there’s a possibility we’ve overtaken them... but since the routes are different, there’s no way to confirm their safety."
Ahaha, judging by that, it seems highly likely that the envoy who went ahead has already been disposed of.
"Alright, let's begin operations immediately. I’m counting on you all."
"Understood."
"I know I’m repeating myself, but the visiting party must remain extremely cautious."
"Understood."
And so, we immediately returned to our respective posts to begin sifting through the information.
Honestly, my duties as principal are falling behind, but this is an emergency, so it can't be helped.
There aren't any particular issues at the school right now, and above all...
"Yes, what is it, Senpai?"
I haven't moved an inch from the principal's office, so there’s no problem.
I only need to make a single call to request an investigation. Trying to verify the flow of supplies all by myself would be tantamount to suicide; this is the true power of an organization.
"Non. Could you check if any countries were hoarding supplies even before the Great Flood in the Principality of Saurus?"
"That’s sudden. Even before the Great Flood? Wait... is that what this is about!?"
On the other end of the call, Non shouted as the realization hit her.
She’s quick on the uptake.
Oh, and for the record, the upper echelons of Weed have already been informed about the Great Flood.
The idea is to be ready to provide support at a moment's notice; if the vanguard can handle it, then that’s the end of it.
"Quietly. If any country has been moving on this before us, it’s a major problem."
"Right. You want to check to rule out that possibility."
"Exactly. I cannot leave the principal's chair, so I’m counting on you, Non. Also, please forward me the data regarding the movement of supplies over the last few months."
"Understood. I’ll start investigating immediately. Should I use the pretext of checking on relief supplies?"
"That will do. It serves as a reasonable excuse to see if anyone is in need."
"Yes. I’ll get to it right away. But what about the regular work?"
"You’re the only one who knows the situation there, Non, so please handle the arrangements."
"Ugh... fine."
As always, she tries to lean on me at the very end.
Though, it’s just her usual banter.
Now then, I suppose I should check the data I’ve received...
"Ratz. The flow of funds between these two countries is strange. They’re located around the Principality of Saurus."
"That was fast."
It seems Eris has already hit the mark.
How on earth did she...?
"It’s simple. I picked out the ones with the largest fluctuations in capital movement over the last few months. Numbers are easy to read, you know."
"Ah, I see. And how much of a discrepancy are we talking about?"
"Numerically, it’s about three times the peacetime average."
"That is... staggering."
Even a 0.5% increase would be considered abnormal, so I suppose this is a direct hit.
"For now, I’ll look for other suspicious figures and contact Milly and Tori. Please pass this information on to Non and the others."
"Understood. I’ll tell them to focus their investigation there."
And so, I immediately contacted Non again, but...
"This means..."
"It means the country is involved in the Great Flood."
I felt a wave of melancholy at this realization.
Even in this day and age, the omens of war are difficult to conceal.