第１７１１堀：今回の事件で冷や冷やしている国 (Part2)
"Ah, so that's why we should offer our sincere cooperation to Yuki-sama and provide as much support as he allows. That includes the material support for the investigation team members Solo mentioned."
"Exactly. In times like these, it's better to be openly supportive. If you act timid, there are those who will exploit it, and even if you don't act timid, you'll still get complaints. So, hold your heads high and cooperate to clear your own doubts."
Ah, so that's the approach.
It's like a warrior's way, or perhaps a muscle-brained approach. No, what they're saying is factual, and we should respond with confidence.
Then, suddenly, I realized something.
"Your Highness, forgive me for asking so late, but are we permitted to handle this matter on our own in our homeland, the Kingdom of Haiden?"
It's truly last minute.
This matter could potentially affect not only the Kingdom of Haiden and the Haiden region but also the credibility of the Findall Empire and the Kingdom of Seasiphos. It's not something that we, or even Your Highness, can decide on our own.
Especially since Your Highness and I were the ones who kidnapped Yuki and the others.
"Naturally. Since we are acting as ambassadors and diplomats, we will handle what happens in Weed. Of course, there were some fools who expressed concern about us handling the missing persons case, but I persuaded them. After all, Kagura and Mikos are Yuki-sama's wives, and Solo is acquainted with him. There's no reason to send someone incompetent."
"That's only natural. Findall is the same. I am Yuki-sama's wife, and I never had any talent for magic to begin with."
"Is that something to boast about... You were so excited when you received blessings from Yuki-sama and the goddesses to be able to use magic."
"Isn't that true for Aju as well? It's natural to be happy when your capabilities increase."
However, Stasia speaks casually in these situations, but she always uses polite language in front of Yuki.
It's not so much that she understands her position, but rather that she has become a woman.
"Yes, yes, enough with the envious talk. So, in the end, it's decided that we will provide support, right?"
It was Menou-san from the Kingdom of Seasiphos who cut through the conversation that had gone off on a tangent.
Among the great powers with ties to Weed in the Haiden region, they are the only one not connected through marriage.
Well, that's also because they haven't caused much trouble.
In fact, they have a coastline and were not caught up in the Akwenoki incident that occurred in the Haiden region, so they suffered little damage and have been making considerable profits through maritime trade.
No, Seasiphos actually relied on Weed for the search of ships that went to Zuraburu and never returned, and for dealing with sea monsters.
So, I know they are honestly envious of the two countries that have strong ties through marriage.
After all, Menou-san is a reincarnation of a former Japanese person.
"Yes. As Menou-dono said, the Haiden region will openly and honorably support Yuki-sama's investigation team. However, the Kingdom of Haiden, in particular, has the fact that they kidnapped Yuki-sama and the others. Therefore, there is a possibility that our cooperation will be refused. In that case, I ask Findall and Seasiphos for material support."
"I think it's almost impossible, but understood."
"That's right. Yuki would not refuse Haiden's cooperation. On the contrary, Kagura-dono might be asked to go there."
"Eh?"
I was surprised when all eyes suddenly turned to me.
"Even with the suspicion that Haiden might be implicated?"
"It makes a difference whether there are experts or not. And since the Haiden region is involved, they might be able to discern something. Moreover, it would be different if Haiden offered their cooperation versus Weed requesting it."
Ah, I see.
While we may have a guilty conscience, there's no reason to refuse a request from Weed.
In fact, it would be problematic if we didn't cooperate.
And so, we, the Haiden region, declared our cooperation with Weed and prepared to offer our full support for the investigation.
Not only the countries directly involved but also the countries that messed up in the past are in a precarious situation.
This means that Kagura and the others must investigate with all their might.