第１８２８堀：部下の胃の痛い話 (Part2)
"That’s true, isn't it? Ahaha, being in charge is such a heavy burden. Say, Fiora, or perhaps Agil..."
Tori cast her gaze toward the two of them as she spoke. Anyone could see what was meant to follow: *Won't you take over for me?*
But.
"No, I must decline. You were chosen for the top position specifically with coordination with the southern town in mind, Tori. As a demi-human, you are the optimal choice."
"Indeed. I am only dispatched here in my capacity as a researcher. If I were to take on base operations as well, my primary duties would suffer. Regrettably, I cannot swap with you."
Both of them refused instantly. Naturally. Their reasoning was airtight.
"Ugh."
"Please, don't make that face. We don't have any troubles like Hairen-sama here... or rather, we don't have any goddesses present."
"Exactly. For you, Tori, the experience of base management and command will be invaluable. Right, Riel?"
"Eh? Oh, yes! Tori-sama, you can do it! Isn't that right, Lilishe-sama?"
"That’s right~. Tori-chan can do it just fine~. Of course, we’ll provide support, and while we’re at it, why don't you try your hand at heading the medical team here, Riel-chan?"
"No, that’s a bit much. I still have to handle the exchange of medical data with the Weed homeland..."
What a sudden, unreasonable demand. Besides, isn't the head of the medical team here technically me?
Wait, is that what this is about?
"Since I will be away for a while dealing with the Hairen-sama situation, it makes perfect sense for Riel, who can maintain immediate contact with Yuki and Tori, to take over as the interim head of the medical team."
"Eh? Enora-sama!?"
"Ah, I see. That would certainly make communication smoother."
"There is no doubt about that. Unless there is someone else on the medical team who can easily reach the higher-ups? Is there?"
At Fiora’s question, Lilishe-sama and I both shook our heads.
"There isn't, is there~? If anything, Riel-chan is the most flexible among us, in a sense~?"
"True. After all, she is Yuki’s personal attendant, can easily reach Seraria, and is a direct disciple of Rurua, the head of medicine in Weed, isn't she?"
"Eh!? P-please don't make it sound so grand. The period I spent learning under Rurua-sama was quite short..."
"Hm? Riel, you haven't stopped your medical studies, have you?"
"That’s right. Even now, she often comes to consult with me and Lilishe-sama alongside Hairen-sama."
"I am indeed studying medicine, but to say I was taught directly by Rurua-sama..."
Ah, I see. She means she hasn't been taught for long enough to be called a "direct disciple."
"Oh, is that all~? Don't worry about it~. Rurua-chan is happy to entrust Yuki-san’s health management to you~. That is proof enough that you are a direct disciple~. Would she ever place someone lacking in skill or knowledge by Yuki-san’s side~?"
"Indeed. If you were truly lacking, Lilishe-sama and I would have stopped you. You understand, don't you? That a doctor can easily take a life with a single wrong procedure?"
"I understand that."
"Besides, Riel-chan~, you wouldn't dream of harming Yuki-san, would you~?"
"That goes without saying! Yuki-sama saved me from that state!"
I know the state she was in. I felt that the scum who could torture a person to that extent deserved to die. I was also astonished by Yuki’s skill in healing those wounds. And as a result, I fully understand why Riel’s loyalty is absolute.
In other words...
"Yes. In that case, Riel is undoubtedly the best choice. I guarantee it."
"I guarantee it as well. Very well, I shall issue the notification. Ah, the paperwork might be difficult to manage immediately..."
"Oh, no need to worry. Riel has been working as my assistant, so there will be no issues with her handling the paperwork on my behalf. Right?"
"Ah, yes... I can do it."
"...Say, Riel. You aren't saying you dislike taking over just because you don't want to do paperwork, are you?"
"I-I-I didn't say that!"
*Sigh.* Well, it carries responsibility, so I understand why it’s more daunting than mere clerical work.
"Then, please take care of things while we are in Ohe. We will report to Yuki that you are working hard."
"Understood! Leave it to me!"
How opportunistic. No, I suppose we are no different.
Enora now faces the headache of having to inform the authorities in the Haiden region of Hairen’s rampage. It’s not as if anyone can speak strongly to Hairen. Well, Enora and Sota could, but they are family.
Incidentally, Riel is excellent when it comes to healing magic. I don't know if that’s because she was once severely injured herself. She is talented in medical knowledge, but only to the extent of the time she has spent studying. However, she lacks the confidence to take on a position of such responsibility.