第１８９１堀：相談の結果 (Part2)
「Indeed. There are times I see it in my dreams. Even so, I manage to stay sane, at least. I suppose it comes down to individual aptitude.」
「Yes. I believe what Kagura and Mikos say is true. I will never forget what happened then, and sometimes, anger surges within me. Yet, the reason I am as I am now is thanks to Yuki and everyone else. I strive to remember that and not lose control. So, while I think it's about aptitude, if everyone believes in them—no, I think that's what truly matters.」
Indeed, what Ryushi says might be true.
First and foremost, it's important that we believe.
Seraria seemed to sense that as well.
「Yes, that's right. Enora has judged that there are no particular outstanding issues. If that's the case, then perhaps we're just worrying too much. If we don't trust our soldiers, our own capacity will be questioned.」
「Well, I don't think my husband would say anything in particular. He'd just say we were being extra cautious.」
「Yes, my husband would say that. But it's not us who would suffer from the delay. It's the demi-humans who might still be imprisoned. Isn't that right, Enora?」
「Exactly. There is anger. But if they lose themselves, the damage will fall upon the populace. They themselves say they won't lose their reason because of that.」
「Ah, so they themselves are aware of the issue.」
「After all, our subordinates also have qualifications as doctors, so they understand such psychological matters.」
Now that you mention it, that makes perfect sense.
I don't know if they can provide counseling, but they must have studied mental illnesses.
And naturally, they would know how to assess them.
While self-diagnosis can be precarious, I'm sure they handle it thoroughly.
「Then there's even less of a problem. If they're handling it themselves, that's fine.」
「Yes. That's right.」
「I agree. If their goal is to help, I don't believe they would act recklessly.」
With Ryushi also convinced, it was decided that Enora's plan would proceed with the current formation.
With that, I thought all the discussions were concluded, but...
「Oh, right, right, Seraria, and Rurua too, if you have a moment?」
「What is it?」
「Yes, what can we do for you?」
Enora called out to Seraria and me before the meeting dispersed.
「It's a separate matter, if you could call it that, or just idle chatter, if you could call it that, but it's a consultation. Would you mind listening?」
「Hold on.」
「It's fine.」
For some reason, it wasn't Enora who spoke, but Kagura, standing beside her, who tried to stop her.
Hmm, could it be something difficult to hear?
「Hm? No, it's fine.」
「Yes. It's perfectly alright.」
Unless we were in the middle of a major task, most of the important discussions were over, so there was no issue in taking a casual consultation here.
「So, what is it?」
「Well, I imagine you might have guessed from their earlier demeanor, but Kagura and Mikos over there have been getting quite an earful from Carrie.」
「An earful about work, perhaps?」
「Well, you could call it work, if you stretch the definition, but it's also quite personal, if you consider it that way.」
Hm? What do you mean?
I glanced at Seraria, wondering if she understood.
「...Ah, I see.」
It seemed she did.
「Seraria, could you enlighten me?」
「Well, it's not particularly amusing, but for Princess Carrie, it's a long-awaited matter, isn't it? Rurua, you understand, don't you? Children. Children.」
「...Ah.」
The answer finally made sense to me.
Indeed, even if told to have children quickly, that's quite a demand...
「Um, so, in other words, Kagura and Mikos are being told by Princess Carrie to have children soon?」
「Exactly. And I'm not wrong, am I?」
When Seraria sought confirmation, Kagura and Mikos nodded, looking rather sheepish.
Indeed, this could be called work, in a sense, but it's certainly a private matter too.
Nevertheless... just because they're being pressed...
「Alright, let's discuss this a bit. If this goes wrong, it could be quite serious. We need to properly understand it to provide support.」
「You're absolutely right.」
This isn't a matter that can be easily resolved, so let's have a thorough discussion.
The children issue.
This cannot be dismissed lightly.
It's important to discuss it thoroughly and devise countermeasures.
It could be a step towards family ruin.