第１８６６堀：お姉ちゃんの説得 (Part2)
Mikos nods at Enora’s words.
It is true that in the north, Vilia and her companions, along with Baroness Siana, are making significant moves within the royal capital of Giadana.
One could say they are doing their utmost to grasp the situation, but as for the south, there is no nation to speak of, leaving them no choice but to survey the land themselves to gather intelligence.
Because of that, narrowing down the areas to investigate has been impossible, leading to the decision to head south and at least secure topographical data.
Consequently, the southern survey has stalled—or rather, it has spread too thin across such a vast expanse that further progress has become impossible.
It also serves a defensive purpose, after all.
With a large-scale invasion expected due to the Great Overflow, the judgment was made that they could not afford to disperse their defensive forces any further.
I, for one, do not think that is wrong at all.
However, that means the survey of the vast, uncharted lands of the new continent cannot proceed.
"……I acknowledge the validity and utility of the plan. But is there such a need to rush? With Vilia and Baroness Siana active in the north, shouldn't we focus our efforts there and address the monsters and resource issues in the south later?"
"Well, that’s true. Things are calm for now, so there’s no immediate urgency, but we cannot ignore the rumors in the north—or rather, the claims being spread by the Clearstream Church that a Demon Lord is driving the monsters northward. Besides, I think you’re aware that this is far more inexplicable than the Great Overflow we’ve known. Considering that, I want to push forward with the survey to find a breakthrough, or at least to obstruct the enemy or detect them in advance if they are plotting something in the south."
"Mmm-hmm……"
Seraria falters at Yuki’s reasonable reply.
It is a fact that monsters were indeed moving north from the south, so they cannot simply be ignored.
Yet, it is also a fact that this northward movement has temporarily ceased.
That is precisely why the source of the phenomenon remains a complete mystery.
All they know is that they came from the south.
If they had reached Ohe sooner, they might have been able to trace the tracks of the encroaching monsters, but so much time had passed that any trail had long since vanished.
For those on the defensive side, wanting to know where the enemy might come from is only natural.
"Seraria, I understand your feelings, but if we proceed with the southern survey and can resolve the problem, or at least identify the true nature and cause, we can adjust our defensive lines accordingly and eliminate waste. In other words, the overall burden will be reduced."
"That is correct. Since we can cut down on not just money but supplies as well, we are also in favor of proceeding with the survey~."
In fact, Eris and Ratz had been in favor of it from the start.
Well, what was just said is also a fact.
Rather than maintaining a presence in the south pointlessly, if they can pinpoint the cause, they can curb the consumption of funds and supplies.
Weed certainly possesses abundant funds and resources.
However, we do not waste them.
Having savings is a good thing, and it is precisely because we had them that we have been able to handle the vast lands of the new continent without incident.
Under normal circumstances, one would likely have to abandon one side or the other.
And Seraria, who is well aware of Weed’s financial situation, could only...
"Your Majesty. Please, give it up. Aslin, Firia, and even Hivia and her companions are more than capable of fighting, and they possess the skills of researchers as well. They will strictly adhere to our orders. Furthermore, with Deryu, Taiki, and Holy going along, this is a foolproof arrangement. And we have permission to deploy the Gate. It is unreasonable to have complaints with all this in place."
As Quar said this, Seraria’s shoulders slumped in defeat.
"……I permit it. Call Aslin and the others. I will convey the necessary precautions to them myself."
"You have ten minutes."
"Hah!?"
And so, since the meeting had concluded, we promptly took our leave.
The outcome of the battle between Seraria and Quar was clear from the start.
Now then, let's head over to the fields.
Seraria’s sister complex has not been cured.
Incidentally, while she dotes on her daughter, she is surprisingly diligent about her education as a mother.
Well, I suppose she still treats her like a child.
Elju, on the other hand, has been standing on her own two feet for quite some time now.