第１４６１堀：会議その１ 最初は整理していこう (Part1)
Chapter 1461: Meeting Part 1 – Let’s Start by Organizing
Side: Kirue
Ever since the Great Flood occurred, it has been quite some time since the wives—and of course, our Master—have gathered for a meeting like this.
This time, the report concerns the dark guild suspected of being involved behind the scenes of that Great Flood.
Naturally, we will touch upon the aftermath regarding the insolent Irinau and Kinauf, but that will merely be a footnote.
After all, this dark guild is connected to a Dungeon Master.
In terms of threat level, they surpass even a mediocre small nation.
That said, since the Great Flood in Suls, there have been no reports of new dungeons appearing. Whether their connection to the Dungeon Master is insignificant, whether they are incapacitated by exhaustion, or whether they are simply biding their time—the background remains unclear. However, looking at the situation, it is evident that their actions were not born from a position of strength.
That is precisely why, before the next incident occurs, we must track the footprints of this dark guild—which likely has ties to a Dungeon Master—and corner them definitively.
The Intercontinental Exchange Alliance has begun, and the opening of the International Exchange School is set to accelerate these connections even further.
Whether the enemy targeted this timing or it was mere coincidence, we must avoid any situation where the Intercontinental Exchange is derailed by unnecessary commotion.
That is why we have gathered here for this meeting.
Well, we are generally together for breakfast and dinner anyway.
In that vein, I hope to finish with this dark guild as easily as we finish a meal before breakfast.
Thinking this, Sasari and I stand by Seraria’s side, waiting for the meeting to commence.
“Now, I believe everyone has settled down after having the tea prepared by Orelia and the others, so we shall begin the meeting. Or, I thought so, but if anyone needs to use the restroom, do it now. Are you all alright?”
When Seraria asked this, several people stood up and headed toward the restroom attached to the conference room.
While there is time to step away, one never knows when the right moment might arise.
It is not wrong to visit the restroom before starting, but…
Usually, it is common sense to take care of such things before being addressed by the head of a nation, but this is a gathering of our Master and his wives.
Things like this happen often.
In fact, during casual chats, everyone steps away as they please.
Normally, leaving a Queen’s presence mid-discussion without a specific reason would be unthinkable, but thanks to our Master, we are free from such political strife.
Well, Seraria is the first Queen of Weed, and we are all friends gathered around our Master.
It is a relationship that works precisely because we do not pull each other down over such trifles.
Of course, I know full well that the wives would never engage in power struggles, and because Seraria permits it, I, a mere maid, am allowed to participate in this important meeting.
Yes, I am one of the participants.
Though I am a maid, I also serve as a secret agent within Weed, reporting directly to our Master.
As the head of the Maid Guild, I gather information from the wives’ casual conversations.
Women are, after all, more sensitive to such matters than men.
As I pondered this, the members who had stepped out returned, and the meeting finally began.
“Right, let’s start the meeting properly. The agenda covers the aftermath of the Great Flood, the movements of the dark guild and the Dungeon Master behind it, and our future course of action.”
With that, I operate the computer, projecting today’s agenda onto the monitor behind Seraria.
Until recently, we used a whiteboard, but things have become much more convenient with this mechanization.
It even records the proceedings from the moment the meeting begins.
It is essentially filming the conference room itself.
Naturally, the logs—including the records from the computer and even deleted items—are preserved, so there will be no disputes over who said what.
“First, let’s re-examine the aftermath of this incident. I want to ensure there are no discrepancies in our understanding. Dear, if you would.”
At Seraria’s request, our Master stands and approaches my side.
He is prepared to explain using the data we arranged beforehand.
Preparing in this manner ensures the meeting progresses smoothly.
Conversely, holding a meeting without preparation would take an immense amount of time and likely fail to reach a consensus; preparation is truly vital.
That said, the actual operation of the computer is handled by Orelia and her team.
They were well-prepared, which shows they have grown accustomed to Weed.
No, considering the duration, one might even say they are more capable than us.
Of course, it may be that we optimized the training to make it easier to learn, but seeing the young ones entering Weed effortlessly master things we struggled with makes me realize that humanity is constantly moving toward the future.
As I thought this, our Master began his explanation.
“With that said, I will handle the explanation from here. As Seraria mentioned, I’m sure you’ve heard this before, but please listen so we can confirm that our understanding of the events so far is correct.”
And so, our Master began to recount the events following the Great Flood.
“First, regarding the origin—there might be a debate on where it truly began—but for this meeting, we will define the start as the moment the Great Flood occurred. Regarding what we were doing at that time… Orelia.”
“Yes.”
As our Master turned his gaze toward Orelia, she nodded immediately and tapped the computer, causing text to appear on the previously blank screen.
“T-th… *sigh*. Regarding what Weed was doing at the time the Great Flood occurred…”
Unexpectedly, it was Yayui, who usually struggles with public speaking, who began the reading.
However, despite a slight stutter at the start, the words flowed smoothly thereafter.
I am not the only one surprised; the other wives are as well, but no one interrupted the meeting.
Setting aside the surprise, Yayui continued to explain the current situation.
I must grasp it firmly so as not to be left behind.
Though, the content was largely a reaffirmation.
The origin of the matter, the start of the incident. Specifically, the period when the Great Flood occurred:
・During the testing phase of the International Exchange School, where we were gathering children through the Intercontinental Exchange Alliance to teach them about internationalization as a venue for exchange between nations.