第１６９３堀：名前が決まるとが動きが活発になる (Part1)
**Chapter 1693: Once the Name is Set, Things Start Moving**
Side: Yuki
I had requested Lilishe’s cooperation in the investigation, but she asked for three days to provide an answer.
Well, it’s not as if I can expect an immediate decision the moment I bring it up.
Besides, she likely needs that time to properly wrap up her duties at the school and the church.
Disappearing suddenly without finishing her classes or her assistance would cause trouble for a great many people.
"Yuki-sama. How do you think Lilishe-sama will decide?"
"Who knows. I think there’s a very real possibility she’ll conclude that she can’t just abandon the people who come to the school and church."
"Indeed. Without a doubt, Lilishe-sama is a goddess through and through."
"Yes. I’ve gone to check on her several times, but I truly cannot imagine that Lilishe-sama was once a Demon Lord who brought ruin to humanity."
"That’s true~. Nowadays, she’s just a kind-hearted older sister~."
"It’s just like that, isn't it? She has a certain air about her that resembles Senal-sama."
Ah, as Yayui says, Senal—the goddess of the Seraphina Church who holds significant sway in Zurable—does have the vibe of a sharp, career-oriented woman, and Lilishe does share a resemblance to that.
How should I put it? She isn't the laid-back type like Hovis, but she definitely gives off the impression of a reliable, capable older sister.
"Well, whatever decision she makes, it doesn't change the fact that we’ll be the ones taking action. *Sigh*, and just when things were starting to settle down after our visit to Nonoa’s domain, too."
"Speaking of which, how is it going? The instruction in the Magic Kingdom?"
Fiora, who had been busy with administrative work, asked me this in response to my mutterings.
"Let’s see. Regarding their motivation, to be honest, it’s not great. It’s not a school for international exchange like the one in Zurable; it’s a university for mastering magic, so there isn't much proactive energy there. Ah, the children, on the other hand, are quite lively."
"That’s because many of the children were gathered specifically for international exchange. The university side feels more like a selection of researchers in the middle of their work."
"I see, so their motivations are different."
Well, you can’t really expect researchers to be enthusiastic about "contributing to international relations."
It’s far more meaningful for them to hole up in their labs and gather data.
"Ah, that said, the curriculum for what to teach in Zurable has been finalized, and there have been few troubles. Now then, Yayui, what is the status of the fishermen we brought over from Aurelia Port Town?"
"Yes. Those three are currently operating their respective ships, departing from Glass Port to catch fish."
"Eh? They’re already that active?"
"Yes. Once they learned how to pilot the ships and established contact with the military, the rest was just a matter of practice. They are simply repeating the process now."
"They’ve also been collecting practical data, which they are sending to Narjia-sama and Zargis-sama."
I see. So the fishermen are steadily building up their results.
If we can just increase the number of apprentices and boost the catch volume, that would be ideal.
"The fishing port is also~ starting to sort the fish and begin wholesale operations~. Canaria-san came by with Ria-sama to purchase some as well~. They said they were thinking of new recipes~."
"Oh, I see. Since they’ve started practicing, it means they’re getting results. It would be a waste to just throw them away."
"Yes~. Fortunately, we’ve been tossing them into the Item Box before they can spoil, so there hasn't been any waste~."
Right. It’s not as if we have a crowd of people waiting for fish they didn't even know we could catch.
It’s unlikely everything will sell out immediately.
"In the worst-case scenario, we’ll just sell them at the Weed market."
"Understood~. Although, the resort hotel side is basically buying up whatever is left over~."
"Ratz, then?"
"Yes. We informed Ratz-sama that we had caught fish, and she was considerate enough to say she didn't want to take from the shopping district’s share, but she would take whatever remained."
"I see. Ratz never has enough inventory, so she doesn't mind."
"Apparently, her chefs are researching day and night. They’ve invited us to come and taste their creations."
"That’s necessary. It’s the main dish of the resort area. Let’s invite Ria and Canaria, too. It’ll make for a good example."
"Fish, is it... I’ve been eating them since I came to Weed, but that was only because it was 'Weed’s fish,' you know."
For some reason, Lyushi—rare among this group—didn't seem particularly enthusiastic about the fish.
"Is something worrying you?"
"Yes. I know that Lulua-sama and Narjia-sama have been investigating whether the fish caught are safe to eat at the hospital and the lab, but it just reminds me of my hometown."
"When you say hometown, you mean river fish?"
When I asked, Lyushi frowned and nodded.
That’s rare. She’s usually the type to say the food is delicious and eat it happily.
"The food safety wasn't anything like it is here in Weed, and my village was in a difficult location, so we somehow managed to catch and eat what we could. But, you know, there were parasites, and the taste was muddy... if Yuki-sama and the others hadn't recommended it, I never would have touched it."
I see. Even on Earth, people eat fish abroad, but it’s often said that it’s quite difficult to enjoy them if they taste muddy.
Eating them raw is often considered unthinkable.
Not just river fish, but even sea fish often carry parasites.
It’s only because of Japan’s food safety management that we can enjoy them so deliciously.
After all, when you consider the effort required to remove the mud and parasites, it’s often better to just use other ingredients.
And above all, because they spoil easily, they are expensive.
As I was thinking this, Aurelia, Hovis, and Yayui began to agree and chime in.
"Just as Lyushi says, until I came to Weed, I never went out of my way to pay high prices to eat fish. It was fine as a commodity for trade, though."
Ah, Aurelia said she was a merchant who ended up a slave due to various circumstances.
So she understands the value of fish, but eating them herself is a different story.
"I, too~, couldn't afford such expensive food originally, and the ones caught in the river weren't delicious~, so I wouldn't touch them unless I absolutely had to~. It’s different now, though~."
"Hovis is right. If I hadn't been taken along by Yuki-sama, I wouldn't have thought to eat fish either. People coming from the outside might find it hard to take the first step unless we push them properly."
I see, so even for these three, the word "fish" makes them hesitate.
In that case, a proper push is indeed necessary.
"Understood. We need to handle the promotion, and I also need to inform Mikos that we’ve named the port town, so I’ll weave it in there."
"I think that would be best."
"Alright. Once we finish that, let’s launch a large-scale recruitment for settlers for Glass Port Town. Things are finally starting to move."
I’ve been active while juggling school visits and various other tasks, and I still have to investigate the disappearance cases.