第１９１６堀：拠点を守るメンバーたちは (Part2)
I was curious about that too, but since there's been no contact from them, I assume they're handling it within Weed. It's the right approach, in a way, to limit information.
After all, if details about troop numbers or who's involved were to reach our ears so easily, developing weaponry would be impossible.
"Right. That leaves this new continent as the main issue, doesn't it? Is it true that someone from Clear Stream, who was in Giadana, is currently visiting Stasia?"
As expected, or perhaps inevitably, the biggest problem is this new continent where we're employed, just as Tori said.
"Yes. However, according to information from Nina and the others who went north, the Clear Stream Church in the central region seems to be arbitrarily starting to ostracize demi-humans."
"I was surprised. Demi-humans are apparently treated as important fighting forces in the north, and it was an unthinkable situation to ostracize them. I wonder what their objective is. I hope the people coming to Ohe know something..."
"Indeed. I've heard they are quite important figures, so I believe they are involved in this inexplicable situation in some way..."
"Speaking of which, will Stasia be the one interrogating them then?"
"No, she'll likely see them, but since Ohe is the one who suffered the damage, they will take priority. And if anyone is to ask questions, Kagura or Eris would be better than me. I am here solely for the defense of the northern town."
It's not that I can't handle politics, but I came here to protect the northern town.
"Speaking of damage, I heard you took in the demi-humans rescued during the raid on the Giadana Kingdom. How are they progressing?"
Yes, the people we saved during the attack on the Clear Stream Church in the Giadana Kingdom, and those who were later transported with the intention of "using" them, have all been secured and sent to the southern fortress.
We judged that it would be safe there, as it has the least contact with people and is not yet fully operational...
"Ah, regarding that, there haven't been any particular changes."
"That's right. Enola and Ryushi are watching them closely, so they are stable. Their recovery is a bit… uncertain."
"That's unavoidable. Given what happened, they can only recover slowly."
Honestly, I consider Ryushi's rapid recovery to be unusual.
Normally, they would be a burden, but Lord Yuki is continuing their treatment under the guise of a good experimental subject for restoring mental stability.
It's true that if a treatment method is established, many people will be saved.
Normally, it wouldn't be profitable, so one would give up, but that's the nature of Weed.
"Next is gathering information in the central region. Enola and the others are saying they'll move, but it seems the focus is on Giadana."
"The name 'Weed' is meaningless in the central region. Cooperation from the Giadana Kingdom is indispensable for anything. Well, they could also establish adventurer guilds or merchant companies on their own, or gather information individually..."
"We considered that as well, but it would be far too inefficient, so as Tori said, we've decided to wait for Giadana's information gathering first."
Building a new information network inevitably takes time.
While we have a unit skilled in espionage called Kirika, they are still limited and cannot cover everything.
Moreover, this new continent is potentially larger than any previous continent or region, so information cannot be gathered easily in that sense either.
Therefore, we have no choice but to utilize the existing information network of the Giadana Kingdom.
"So that's the only way, huh? Well, I suppose we can cooperate in case of an emergency."
"Yes. However, we also have to monitor the southern region."
"Indeed. Tori and the others, please be mindful of the great flood in the south. Do not neglect it. We will send reinforcements as well."
Despite everything, it's a harsh reality that none of us have much leeway.
Well, reality is always like that.
Surprisingly, the three of them seem to think that a land battleship would be convenient if they had one.
And it seems frustrating to be unable to move.
Well, Weed has always been more about attacking.
However, this time, the sheer size of the land and the scarcity of information have put us in a defensive posture.