第１５２４堀：他国に行くのは本当に問題が色々 (Part1)
Chapter 1524: Traveling to Other Countries Truly Comes with Many Problems
Traveling to other countries truly comes with many problems.
Side: Yuki
So, it’s about getting solid information from Haiden.
Well, this is probably the same as with Zuraburu.
By showing a willingness to cooperate, Haiden Province, or rather Haiden itself, will prove its usefulness.
Otherwise, they might not forgive us for kidnapping them.
If things go poorly, the surrounding areas might be harsher than the Zuraburu Empire.
Of course, having connections with merchants in Haiden and the Rogari Continent’s provinces also means gaining independent sources of information.
Considering the scale, it’s debatable whether it’s convenient, but having many connections isn’t a bad thing.
Now then, after making sure everyone had finished their snacks.
“Alright, before we head to Hinsua, let’s first discuss the visit to Lord Bamai. I heard that the Mikos side, the Haiden side, has given permission, but what about Litea? Lord Bamai wasn’t mentioned, was he?”
Lilishe had said she knew Lord Bamai, so I had originally asked her to be present as a mediator for the discussion, but if she also takes on the role of an envoy from Litea… it doesn’t change much, does it?
Mediating between Mikos and Haiden by involving Litea would provide peace of mind for both sides, so perhaps I don’t even need to ask about this?
As I thought this, Lilishe smiled.
“That’s fine too~. They’ve also given me permission to attend the negotiation with Lord Bamai~. Although, I heard they’re trying to investigate behind the scenes now that they know Canary-san is from the Vinocia Kingdom~.”
That’s only natural.
Lord Bamai wasn’t the one who dealt in slaves, but he did permit the participation of those slave merchants.
It’s understandable that they suspect him of being connected to the dark guilds.
It’s only natural that they’d want to hear about it.
“Alright, then let’s make an appointment for the meeting right away. Yayu, please.”
“Yes!”
As I said that, Yayu quickly stood up and left the room.
It’s always the same with Yayu being so brisk, but it makes me feel a little happy and a little sad that she rarely stutters anymore…
But that’s beside the point.
“Also, Lilishe. Is there anything you want to secure in advance? Should I have Kirika or Steve’s subordinates secure it?”
Regardless of whether the negotiations with Lord Bamai go well or not, it’s a given that we’ll go to Hinsua and begin investigating Vinocia, so I decided to secure a place where Lilishe could operate.
Lilishe, who was asked, tapped her index finger on her chin and tilted her head in thought.
…Only this pose makes her look like the beautiful woman she is, but her personality…
“Oh? Yuki-san, are you captivated by my cuteness~?”
“Yes, I am captivated. Please answer me.”
And the troublesome thing is that Lilishe understands her own beauty and uses it.
Well, considering the circumstances so far, it’s questionable whether this naturalness is as genuine as Haiden’s.
Perhaps as the main personality, she’s leisurely and natural, but when she’s serious, she switches, so I don’t think she’s a fake.
It’s more like she uses it strategically.
Maybe Faide is also around this area…
As I was thinking this, Lilishe reached out and pulled my cheek.
“You shouldn’t think such rude things in front of a maiden~. I am undoubtedly a cute goddess~.”
“Alright, alright, stop pulling. We’re not making any progress.”
I pulled Lilishe’s hand away from my cheek.
“Um, um…”
Fiora and the others were so stunned they couldn’t move.
Well, it’s nonsensical for Lilishe to pull my cheek during a discussion.
“Hahaha, Master. As Lilishe-sama says, it’s not good.”
“Ah, I know. I just thought Lilishe was quite shrewd.”
Rurua, understanding what I was thinking, gave a wry smile, covered for Lilishe, and scolded me.
You know, even though you usually say you don’t understand what I’m thinking, you can read it clearly at times like these.
“So, you pulled someone’s cheek. Where do you need to go?”
“Let’s see… First, I want to go to the church in the capital of Hinsua. From there, I want to grasp the state of Hinsua and the former Vinocia territory~.”
“Where were you originally assigned?”
“Even if I go to that town, it’s difficult to gather information from other branches, so there’s no point in going~. It’s important to first grasp the situation by going to the Hinsua headquarters in the capital~.”
“Understood. Is there anywhere else you want secured?”
“Let’s see~. Nothing for now. Until I gather information on-site, I don’t want to suddenly step into the former Vinocia territory~. You’ll be providing dungeon support when we go this time, right?”
“Of course. My subordinates, Kirika and Steve, who entered beforehand, prioritized concealment and haven’t created dungeons, but when we go, we plan to deploy them as a provocation.”
This time, the enemy is likely to be the dark guild.
Above all, based on Canary’s testimony, their goal should be to lure us into their own dungeons.
Considering that, we’ll be attacking the enemy’s dungeon.
The land is also likely under enemy control.
I don’t have the guts to step into such a place.
I’ll firmly secure it and proceed with confidence.
“Yes, if that’s the case, it would be better to move by combining that information with the information from the Hinsua Church Headquarters~. Besides, the town where I was assigned isn’t close to Vinocia~, and it would be better to confirm the people I worked with at the church back then through headquarters~. Otherwise, I’d have to explain who I am in detail, wouldn’t I?”
Lilishe said this with a sheepish smile.
However, what she was saying was incredibly malicious.
If Lilishe, or rather Lirisu, were to investigate the people at the Hinsua Church Headquarters, bypassing the headquarters itself and having them search for people under the command of Alstair from the Litea Church Main Temple, it would be necessary to inform the people at the Hinsua Church Headquarters about who Lilishe is.
If that happens, everyone’s stomachs will likely ache.
After all, they would have to answer why they would go to such lengths for a mere priest, and why not just use the priests and sisters of Hinsua? The answer would be, “Because she is the Goddess of the Litea Church.”
“Hahaha…”
Rurua can only offer a wry smile when she hears these kinds of stories.
Alstair, and the high-ranking officials of Litea.
And all the Litea Church members who heard the truth would likely feel the same.
Who are you!
That would be the answer.
“She is a goddess. She is the very Lilishe you worship, your church.”
It would be necessary to give such a ridiculous answer, and it would be the truth, and the fact is that the people at the Hinsua Church Headquarters had been exploiting that goddess as their subordinate.