第１７６７堀：グラス港町の売りで押す (Part2)
Indeed, the one who had spoken to us was Seraria, standing there in a dress, having enjoyed the pool and the baths just as we had.
In fact, Ratz, Shera, and the others were all gathered there as well. It seemed they had coordinated their arrival.
"Yes. We do these sorts of things often enough lately, so the preparations are no issue. I imagine the two of you will be entering the venue as guards, won't you?"
"It really is a different feeling when you're the ones actually involved, isn't it?"
"It certainly is. I find myself wondering how to balance things with His Majesty and Yuki."
Come to think of it, both of them originally served as Weed’s royal guards. It wouldn't be strange for them to have served as security for party venues like this before.
Still, as they said, I understand that standing guard and being a guest of honor are two entirely different things.
"That’s just something you have to get used to by doing it, I suppose."
"Yes. There’s nothing for it but to keep gaining practical experience."
Ratz and Shera both offered wry smiles as they said this.
I suppose that’s just how it is; you have to dive in and do it.
"Oh? But wait, the true lord is Yuki, isn't it? Doesn't Yuki need to be the one giving the introductions?"
In the midst of this, Rushi suddenly posed that question.
It is true; while Sisua and Sona are the acting lords, the actual lord of Glass Port Town is Yuki.
It is only natural to find it strange that Yuki isn't the one handling the explanations...
"Ah, in that setting, I’m just a personal acquaintance. While Glass Port Town is nominally my territory, it’s usually governed by a deputy, so there’s no issue with this. Besides, it serves as a way to show everyone that the deputy is working hard."
"Exactly. This is Sisua and Sona’s stage. It’s a way of showing that these two are going to be doing their best from here on out. If Yuki were to give the greetings at this late stage, everyone would just think, 'We already know.'"
"““Ahhh.””"
We were convinced by that explanation.
Certainly, if Yuki were to try something new now, it would feel a bit late in the game.
After all, when Yuki first suggested building the port town, the members of the Intercontinental Exchange Alliance nodded along without hesitation—or rather, they practically tripped over themselves to offer support—so they must have been certain of its success.
Naturally, they would be curious about the talent entrusted with such a port town, one destined for success.
They would want to gauge what kind of people Sisua and Sona are.
Of course, if they persuaded Yuki, he would likely grant them various favors, but given how incredibly busy he is, it’s understandable that they should negotiate with the acting lords, Sisua and Sona.
That is why Sisua and Sona are the stars of the show.
"Besides, it helps spread the word that Weed has a deep bench of capable subordinates. Everything has been centered on my wives until now, and we need to break away from that."
"True. If you ask whether our bench is truly deep, it’s growing, but there’s still a long way to go. Even if it’s just a show of strength, if we don't push Sisua and Sona forward, Yuki will just be swarmed by women again. Physically speaking."
"““Ahhh.””"
It is true; the main pillars of our Weed are Yuki’s wives.
He has welcomed talented women from various nations as his wives, and they contribute to Weed not only as the core of our diplomacy but also as generals, masters of magic, and experts in technology.
Naturally, this includes the nine of you who were the first to join him as slaves; each of you is a woman, embodying the words of Seraria and Elju that women, too, can play a vital role in the public sphere of society.
That is precisely why women who aspire to greatness aim for Weed, and the same holds true in aristocratic society.
However, rather than standing as mere tools of politics through childbearing, those who wish to achieve something themselves—or simply those who want to live in luxury in Weed—try to ingratiate themselves with Yuki.
There are truly so many of them.
Especially the latter, who only want to live in luxury.
Because of them, Fiora, in particular, is often irritated by the sheer volume of requests she has to turn down.
Even we find ourselves getting frazzled just listening to the reports and reading the documents, so I imagine it must be quite significant.
"And so, that’s that. Today is just practice, so let’s take it easy."
"““Yes.””"
And so, we went on to enjoy the hotel buffet.
Since it’s a seaside town, we have to push the seafood, don't we?
Besides, it’s a port town rare even on a global scale.
My, monsters really are terrifying, aren't they?