第１８２７堀：絶対正解者迷惑を考えず (Part2)
"…True. Stasia is already commanding the northern fortress, and while I wouldn't say she lacks the time for instruction, she can't be there every waking moment. Jessica is the best at training this type of soldier, but..."
"We can't spare Jessica; she’s essential for commanding the Weed army. That’s out of the question."
"Indeed. Besides, isn't the military stretched thin everywhere? Fiora is currently in the south assisting Tori, and as for Seraria or Quar..."
"Impossible. We cannot have Her Majesty away from her duties in Weed. I, too, am tied up with the command of the Royal Guard."
Right. Those two cannot be moved from Weed.
At present, Yuki or Seraria must be the ones to bridge the gap between the New Continent and the Intercontinental Exchange Alliance; one of them must remain in Weed.
"Then, would I suffice?"
"Ah, but can you teach them the necessary knowledge regarding soldiers?"
"That is something that should be handled by Ohe, not Weed. They are, after all, to be incorporated into the northern town’s defense or the Ohe army later on."
"True. We should leave that part to Ohe."
"Agreed. It would be better to have them handle the education of their own soldiers."
"That would certainly make it easier for the Ohe side to accept."
I agree.
That way, we can maintain the pretense that Weed is merely providing support to Ohe.
Though, in truth, it only puts the Ohe side further in our debt.
"By the way, I noticed during training that injuries are inevitable. What shall we do about that? Are our current personnel sufficient?"
"Ah—I hadn't considered that."
"True. Come to think of it, how many volunteers are there? Is it a number that requires us to build new barracks?"
"No, it’s not that large a group. The report said around fifty at most."
"Fifty? That’s still a significant number. Providing for that many isn't simple."
As Seraria says, supporting even one person is no small feat.
And there are fifty of them.
They are likely driven by a singular desire to protect their country, their town, and the people around them.
They probably insist they can manage their own keep, but...
The world doesn't work so simply.
If you push people to such extremes, they will collapse.
And that leads to resentment.
Therefore, those in charge must ensure their food, clothing, and shelter are provided for.
"It isn't simple, but fortunately, Ohe is short-handed regarding their own defense. Hiring them shouldn't be an issue. We will cover the costs. As for living space, we have plenty of room left behind by Baron Siana and his cohorts; we can utilize that. Regarding the medics to treat injuries, the current military staff should be able to handle it. Combat operations have ceased, and the treatment of the townspeople has settled down."
"…Indeed. We have some leeway now. At worst..."
Just as Seraria began to speak, the door swung open.
"Yuki, Seraria, why aren't you answering your messages? Oh, everyone is here."
Hairen walked in, of all people.
I wondered what she had come for, when she continued...
"Look, those volunteers who gathered the other day? They were full of motivation, so I’ve been whipping them into shape. I’ve already had them move into the space left behind by Baron Siana and the others, and they’re using those supplies for food and lodging. I’ve also spoken with the Ohe military officers to ensure they handle the training."
" " " !? " " "
Everyone was left speechless by her answer.
I mean, the result was exactly what we had just discussed in the meeting, but...
"You!"
"I know! You idiot! Come here! Deryu, Eris, Ratz, I need your help."
"Eh? Why are you angry!? You were all troubled, weren't you? This solves everything, right? Isn't that so, Deryu?"
"Hairen, truly, be silent. Even I cannot cover for you. We are going to have an audience with the King of Ohe immediately!"
"M-my head... T-the calculations for the supplies you moved without permission..."
"Ah, ahahaha... Who was the idiot managing the supplies for Baron Siana and his group!?"
"What are you talking about? I obviously had them opened using my and Lilishe’s emergency medical authority. If I hadn't, those people would have gone off to fight while still in tatters."
" " " ... " " "
Speechless, for the second time.
What persuasive power.
If framed as a medical necessity, it technically isn't wrong.
Looking at the overall situation, in a sense, it was the best outcome.
It was the best, but...
For those of us at the top, there is no greater headache.
That is Hairen.
A useless goddess who acts on her own and brings about the best results.
However, she leaves the cleanup of the ensuing chaos to others.
She gets scolded, of course, but her answers are near-perfect, making it hard to blame her deeply, and she never reflects on her actions.
Hairen acts entirely on intuition.
Just as Souta and Enol once said.