第１８７０堀：友人が心配なんです (Part2)
"Well, the current situation is thanks to Lady Luna, after all."
"That is certainly true. Yuki-sama is also concerned about that, which is why he’s been providing technical support and promoting agriculture in various nations to ensure they can produce what they need," Rurua replied.
"Exactly. It’s not as if Luna thinks things will change immediately, but she doesn't believe this state of affairs will last forever. She’s operating on the assumption that supplies might be cut off due to some unforeseen trouble, so she’s been building up stockpiles and surpluses."
Yuki-san is always cautious when it comes to such matters.
Because supply chains are directly linked to the life and death of the people, he accumulates as much as he possibly can.
"Hmm. In that case, I suppose it would be acceptable for Labyris to head out..."
"That may be fine for this time, but what about the next? If this keeps happening, it will affect your reputation, Labyris-sama," Charl noted.
"Mmm..."
Charl-onesama is right.
If it ended here, that would be one thing, but the business trips and field surveys for Aslin and the others will surely continue to increase.
After all, these missions are meant to build their track record.
It is impossible for Labyris to accompany them every single time.
As I was thinking this, Lowell-onesama opened her mouth.
"Don't be so hard on her. Everyone here understands that Labyris is worried about Aslin and the others. No matter how much they’ve grown, anyone would hesitate to send them into a place where a mountain of monsters might appear. No matter how well-equipped they are. If it were just Deryu-dono, I wouldn't worry about a thing, of course."
That is true.
If it were Deryu-san, she could handle a massive army of monsters with nothing but her bare fists.
No one would ever dispute her judgment, whether she chose to annihilate them or retreat.
But with Aslin and the others, it is deeply concerning.
Even I am worried.
"So, why not go with them this time and show them you trust them? If you explain it that way to Seraria, she should be convinced, right?"
"Ah, is that how it is? Come to think of it, when I first left the country for diplomatic business, Lowell-onesama came along..."
"Yes, I threw a tantrum and forced my way in. But then I saw Charl’s demeanor and felt relieved, knowing she would be fine."
Ah, I see.
So it was based on her own personal experience.
"What do you think, Labyris?" I asked, feeling that Lowell-onesama’s suggestion wasn't bad at all.
"...I suppose so. I can't really ask for more than that. *Sigh*, alright then, let’s go talk to Seraria and Yuki about it. Hivia and the others will be treated as Aslin’s subordinates, so it will be us joining the party."
"That is the safest route. Wait, 'us'?"
I was wondering if she meant Seraria-san, but Labyris’s eyes went wide.
"Oh? You aren't coming, Shera? Well, that’s fine if you don't..."
"Hmm, I do have the desire to go, but I have various matters to attend to with Charl-onesama."
In my heart, I want to accompany them, but I am also serving as a liaison for Gartz.
Of course, the embassy staff handles most of the day-to-day business, but when it comes to high-level information exchange or coordinating supplies like this, it is overwhelmingly faster to speak directly with sisters and family.
This is a common understanding shared by everyone gathered under Yuki-san.
It is close to what they call a "hotline" on Earth.
Therefore, leaving that seat empty, even for a moment, is...
"Oh, Shera, you don't need to worry about things like that. If anything happens, I can just go to Quar and send word."
"...Well, having multiple means of communication is a good thing, but you really are something else, Onesama."
Indeed. I truly feel the same way.
Furthermore, I am concerned about things like Weed’s counter-intelligence.
Not that Lowell-onesama hasn't already become, for all intents and purposes, a member of Weed herself.
"Then it’s settled. Shera, you’re coming too, right?"
"Yes. In that case, I will go."
And so, the two of us went to make our request.
It looks like we will be departing as the usual group of four.
Well, it might be strange to call it the "last" time, but this will likely be the last time I am treated as the little sister.
With this, one of everyone's worries will be put to rest, and at the same time, it will increase our mobile strike force.