第１８９２堀：妻たちのプチ会議 (Part2)
"…I don't really understand."
Here, Cleena and I parted ways in our opinions, or rather, our impressions.
Well, that can't be helped.
After all, Cleena was desired as a mage.
Master Feigel is also an advisor, so he didn't demand aristocratic bearing from her.
Besides, magical talent is said to be difficult to inherit.
Cleena herself is adopted, so she probably isn't thinking about successors.
But that's beside the point…
"Specifically, it feels like things are already moving behind the scenes?"
"No, from what I've heard, the Princess hasn't gone that far."
"But if both Kagura and Mikos have been approached…"
That's right.
The fact that they've both been approached means there's a considerable amount of pressure being applied.
"They must be facing quite a bit of pushback."
"Indeed. For Carrie-hime, who is still unmarried, to say something like that… She's considerate in those aspects, so we should assume things have gotten quite serious."
It seems my thoughts were shared by the other two, as they said as much.
Well, the fact that it's being discussed at all means it's quite serious.
"But how do we convince Carrie, or rather, everyone else? If we're not careful, they might send another woman from Haiden."
"Huh? Why would they do that?"
"Ah, well, Cleena. First, consider that she's a noblewoman. Generally, nobles have children to continue the lineage. But Kagura and Mikos don't yet have children with Yuki. Seeing this, there are complaints that they are unfit as noblewomen. The If Continent is also quite patriarchal, isn't it?"
"...Ah, I see. I understand. Though it's unpleasant."
Cleena seemed to understand after Enola's explanation, but her face was contorted.
Mine too.
It's not an interesting story at all, and while children aren't toys, the fact that they're treated as pawns in political struggles is particularly galling.
"Well, let me state what's certain. For us, and for Yuki, it's impossible to take in any woman other than Kagura and Mikos. It's too late for replacements, both in terms of our roles and responsibilities."
"Yes. We don't have the trust. They don't seem to understand that it's problematic to suddenly depose Kagura and the others."
Precisely.
While it might be normal to change positions if it were purely about work, our duties as Yuki's wives involve much more than that.
We handle many tasks that cannot be brought to light.
Kagura and Mikos are also shouldering these responsibilities.
If some ignorant person who only seeks their own gain were to arrive now, it would only cause us more trouble.
Or so I thought…
"...Certainly, as everyone says, there's no one who can replace Kagura or Mikos. But, couldn't we have someone for menial tasks, or as assistants? Not as Yuki's wives, but completely solo, as part of a subordinate organization, wouldn't that be useful?"
Cleena, unusually, offered a shrewd suggestion.
Hmm, it's true that we are always short-handed.
If we can add personnel, that would be a good thing.
Of course, that's assuming they don't engage in clandestine activities.
"Besides, Kagura, Mikos, and Enola… and Enor, I suppose. Well, that's beside the point. It's natural for them to have children in the future. It would be better to have successors or supporters. For Carrie-hime's sake as well."
"Yes. Now that you mention it, that's true. When it was just us, or Samantha and Cleena, the scale wasn't as large, but it was incomparably more settled than it is now. Let's explain it at that point."
That's right.
We'll accept the idea, but as Carrie-hime's subordinates.
If we convey that intention to them, that princess should be able to handle it skillfully.
"So, that's settled. But more importantly, are you two doing well with Yuki?"
Ah, Cleena is right.
That's the priority.
Are there any discordances?
"“We are.”"
Both answered immediately.
"I still lose."
"Yuki-sensei is tough, isn't he~"
"Mmm. Yuki is sturdy. Though he loses to Eris."
"“That’s a bit strange.”"
Well, it seems there are no problems with our marital relations.
Eris is strong.
And Yuki, with his increased number of wives, is enjoying the benefits of their support.
Without support, he'd wither away.
And so, as a result of our discussion, we decided to use this situation as an excuse to bring in excellent personnel.