第１８０９堀： パーティー目前 (Part2)
"...Hm? Wait, if I'm spending this time relaxing with my wives, does that mean I actually get to rest?"
"Of course. You'll be resting in a sea of love," Seraria replied instantly.
"Exactly, exactly! Let's get cozy with the bunny, Yuki-sama~" Ratz added.
"Efficiency drops if you don't take a break, after all," Eris noted.
"That's right. You're just here to relax."
"Indeed~. If you're with Yuki-sensei and the girls, you'll be able to relax just fine~."
Seraria, Ratz, Eris, Kagura, and Mikos answered my question in perfect unison.
I suppose they're right.
It’s a vacation, so there’s no reason for me to be exhausted, is there?
Thinking this, I cast a glance toward Prol and the others standing nearby.
"Please, leave it to us. We will assist in ensuring that you and your wives can spend your time in comfort."
"Ah, I appreciate that, but you all need to rest as well. My husband would worry if you didn't, so try to split your time fifty-fifty."
"Understood."
It seems the consensus is that I’m going to have plenty of downtime.
Not that I’m complaining, mind you.
"Anyway, we’re getting sidetracked. How are things going with the preparations on your end, Seraria?"
"Hm? Oh, there aren't any countries pulling out, and everyone seems quite excited. In fact, some delegations are already waiting over in Weed."
"That just shows how high their expectations are. Better that than having no one show up at all."
"Eris is right~. Still, it’s not like the hotel preparations are going to finish any faster just because of that. Oh, but the schedule is on track. Everything will be ready by tomorrow, so we’ll be in time for the party the day after tomorrow~."
That’s true.
If they weren't interested, that would be a problem in itself.
So, the only thing left is the hotel preparation happening right in front of us.
"Come to think of it, where are Sisua and Sona..."
"We are right here."
"What is it~?"
How convenient.
Though, I suppose they were just waiting for an opening since we were all gathered here.
"The hotel looks like it will be finished on time. How is the town coming along? Well, I suppose it's expected that the shops aren't open yet."
Regarding the shopping district in Glass Port Town, there are many shops for the general public, and quite a few vacant storefronts.
Of course, influential merchants who anticipated this party have already rushed to claim their spots, but many shopkeepers in the district—which also serves as a place to discover new talent—are waiting until after the party to open, knowing that a massive influx of nobles is coming.
It’s not a matter of which is better or worse.
There’s the issue of target demographics, and shops catering to nobles require a fair amount of groundwork.
As for their answers...
"Well, as you suspected, Yuki-sama, the shops for the general public haven't opened yet. However, surprisingly, many of the merchants who applied through the standard channels are aiming to open the day after tomorrow as well."
"Yes~. I checked today, and about eighty percent of the shops on the main street of the shopping district are planning to open in time for the party. Some have already opened and are confirming their operations~."
"That's surprisingly high."
I was genuinely shocked.
Doing business with nobles is a risky affair; one wrong move could lead to trouble—or even cost you your life.
I had expected far fewer shops to be opening.
"Yes, well, Weed does not tolerate the tyranny of nobles, and we keep records to deal with any trouble in the shops, so I believe that has had an influence."
"Ah, I see."
Weed does not permit the tyranny of nobles.
It’s not that other countries allow unreasonable abuse, but because they lack recording devices, there’s no way to prove who said what or track actions, which often leads to judgments favoring the nobles and leaves many victims in a helpless position.
However, in Weed, we have recording devices—or rather, the interior of the dungeon is under constant surveillance.
Naturally, we have no intention of monitoring anyone's private life, but we have robust countermeasures against this kind of tyranny, which ensures a high level of safety.
I suppose that trust is what’s driving them to open their doors.
"Muff-fuff-fuff. I’ve already blown away those kinds of idiotic nobles in the commercial district, and in addition to being exiled..."
"We have formally protested to their home countries, after all."
"Exactly. There’s no way I’d let anyone get away with acting tyrannically toward my people."
I suppose the responses from Ratz, Eris, and Seraria up to this point have played a part in that.
"In that case, it seems like there won't be any problems the day after tomorrow. Still, I think I'll go take a look at the shopping district. Oh, and how are the fishing port and the naval port?"
"Ah, yes. Regarding the fishing port, we’ve made sure to clean and organize it so that it can be toured. We can go now, if you like."
Yayui answered immediately.
She used to stutter when she first started, but she’s really grown into her role lately.
Thinking this, we left the hotel to go check on the shopping district and the sea.
Being the host of a party is truly exhausting, isn't it?
Even a home party is a lot of work.
Well, some people say they find the preparation fun, of course.
Still, being the guest can be quite a task as well.
But as long as everyone can enjoy themselves, that’s all that matters.