Lunch at Guryayev
***---***
In the palace in Guryayev, the Imperial Capital of Barshania, Emperor Constant Liforos and the First Prince Gregory received a report from the knights.
Judging from Constant's displeased expression, it probably was not very good news.
"The Nuoranne guys aren't just occupying the sandbank, they're also launching attacks on Mungia territory, right?'
"Ha!, I don't know if they are actually plotting to invade, but they have launched attacks many times."
"Then, they haven't gotten to the point where they can cross the river and secure their position yet?"
"Ha!, the people of Mungia have also lit bonfires to illuminate the river surface and are on high alert, so they have not yet established a position on this side of the river."
"Okay, continue to monitor them, and if Nuoranne launches a full-scale invasion, let me know right away."
"Ha!, as you wish."
When the knight finished his report and left the room, Constant let out a big sigh of disgust.
From what I heard, it seemed that another skirmish was occurring between the tribes located on the border of Barshania and Felciane.
Fortunately, it didn't seem like there would be any more visitors, so I supposed I would interrupt them.
"It's been a long time, may I interrupt you?"
"Muu, Kent Kokubu, is it. It's good, please come out and talk with me a bit."
"Excuse me."
I entered the room through a shield of darkness placed in a position where they could see it clearly, and was asked to sit in the reception chair.
I was a little taken aback by the unexpected welcome.
"Nice to see you, Kent Kokubu. First, let me ask you about your business."
"Yes, actually this morning, there was a disturbance in Chowsk where Seraphima is staying, where six people became monster-fallen at once."
"What did you say! Sera, Sera is safe, I hope!"
"Yes, it seems that the monster-fallen were subdued shortly afterward, and Seraphima is safe, but it seems that the civilians have suffered casualties."
"I see, anyway, six people became monster-fallen at once ..."
In addition to the turmoil at the border, another complication had been introduced, and Constant exchanged glances with Gregory, his expression clouded.
"So, did they capture the person who seemed to be causing the disturbance."
"It seems that the six people who became monster-fallen were slaves to a slave trader, and the traveling duo who were trying to negotiate a deal are being looked for."
"I see, if we can capture them, we might be able to find some clues."
"That's right, I was left with items that I'd like you to take a look at."
When I took out the tray entrusted to me by Seraphima from the shadow storage, neither Constant nor Gregory could think of a syringe.
When I explained about the syringe and showed them the actual product, the eyes of both of them widened in surprise.
"What dreadful things are those people thinking ..."
"Father, there is a high possibility that the Borovska people are involved in this."
"Kent Kokubu. In your country, this kind of thing is used, isn't it?"
"Yes, it's more sanitary and is widely used for medical purposes, but it can also be used for drug abuse."
When I explained the reality of syringes in Japan and how they were used to abuse stimulants and other drugs, Constant shook his head as if to shake off a nightmare.
"There's no doubt that this was used to create monster-fallen. Even so, inject it directly into the bloodstream is an act that doesn't even consider people as human."
"Father, but now we have found a clue. When we inspect the belongings of the suspicious people, and if they have something similar to this ..."
"Umu, Gregory, make arrangements right away."
"Ha!!"
Gregory jumped out to give instructions to the searching troops.
"Thank you, Kent Kokubu. If it were just us, we wouldn't have been able to tell anyone anything with those items alone."
"No, if it helps resolve the turmoil, that would be the most important thing."
Constant's cheeks loosened a little as he found a clue to solving the series of monster-fallen incidents, but he quickly tightened his expression.
"Most likely, they created a drug that condensed the efficacy of the magic stones and inject it into the bloodstream. Even if you drink it in a condensed state, there is a limit to the amount that can be taken in, but if you inject it directly into your bloodstream, it would be many times more effective, making it possible to become monster-fallen overnight."
"Is it true that the Borovska clan is pulling the strings behind the scenes?"
"I can't say for sure at this point, but the Borovska are the people with the most knowledge about medicine. Of course, it is taboo to use drugs that can make others become monster-fallen, but those who are obsessed with research often end up going astray."
"Then, is there a possibility that some people went out of control?"
"Rather, I would like it to be like that. I would like to avoid turning Borovska as a whole into an enemy."
If the number of hostile tribes increased, there was a risk that in an emergency, the military force would be dispersed.
In order to prevent that from happening, they were supposed to be using the name of Maou Kent Kokubu, but I wondered if things weren't going well.
"By the way, it seemed like you had a question for me ..."
"Right, I was told something so outlandish that I almost forgot. What I would like to ask you about is explosives."
"Explosives, you say ... By any chance, did the people from Nuoranne start using them?"
"Right, Undead carrying barrels of explosives are taking advantage of the darkness and rushing in ..."
"Isn't that the tactic used by the Republic of Kilia?"
Constant nodded with a bitter expression on his face.
Mungia, a tribe from Barshania, and Nuoranne, a tribe from Felciane, were in conflict over the ownership of the river's sandbar.
In this turmoil, the Nuoranne people had occupied the sandbar, and were said to have crossed the river and launched an attack on Mungia.
That attack method was a suicide bombing tactic using Undead that was used by the Republic of Kilia.
Unlike humans, Undead did not need to breathe.
They were said to be crawling along the riverbed, carrying explosives sealed in barrels.
"The necromancers used by the Kilia people are from the Bronetsk ethnic minority in Felciane. In Felciane, it is forbidden to leave the country to Kilia, but I don't think there will be restrictions on travel within their own country."
"Then, the people of Nuoranne went to Bronetsk to hire magicians?"
"Perhaps ... The problem is the explosives. What exactly are explosives?"
"Hmm ... If you ask me what they are, it's difficult to give a detailed explanation ..."
I explained the knowledge and uses I had regarding gunpowder.
"What about destroying buildings? For example, is it possible to destroy this palace?"
"If they plant it on important pillars and detonate it, they can destroy even this palace."
"Are you saying that even someone who cannot use fire-based magic or someone with little magical power can do that?"
"The explosive itself will explode if you light it, so it can be done without magic."
"In other words, anyone can attack anyone if they have explosives and a spark, and the more explosives there are, the more powerful the attack will be."
Constant folded his arms, leaned back in his chair, looked up at the ceiling, and let out another deep sigh.
"Seriously, it's just one problem after another."
"I don't know the amount of explosives being produced in the Republic of Kilia, but if they continue to circulate in large quantities, there may be a need to take some countermeasures."
"Is there a countermeasure, how should we deal with such a thing."
"Explosives have great power, but on the other hand, they must be handled with care. If they catch fire while being stored, they will blow up. Also, if they absorb moisture, they will not be able to burn rapidly and their power will be drastically reduced."
"I see, if the enemy has brought in explosives, we should just set them on fire and blow them up before they can be used to attack us."
After informing him of the weaknesses of the explosives, Constant began thinking of countermeasures.
"If you attack with fire attribute magic, you can blow up all the opponents, but if you make a mistake, your allies may be harmed. If you use wind attribute magic, the risk of explosion will be lower, but there is a risk of explosives scattering around.
The best way might be to attack with water-based magic and moisten the explosives as soon as they come ashore ..."(TN:Random line-break ...)
Even though he hadn't actually seen the explosives, there were things that only the Emperor of a country could do when it came to formulating an accurate strategy.
In any case, through what route would the explosives be brought to the Calvine Territory, via Nuroanne, etc., I guess.
"Maybe the Bronetsk guys brought it back from Kilia and sold it to the Nuoranne."
"If that's the case, maybe they don't have too many."
"I would like that to be the case, but we have to assume that in the unlikely event that Felciane themselves have a deal with Kilia."
Although clues had been found regarding the turmoil, Bronetsk's involvement was suspected, and explosives were used in the skirmish between Mungia and Nuoranne.
Constant seemed a little tired, perhaps because he had problems both internally and externally.
"Once Seraphima passes through Resenburg safely and gets used to life in Volzard, I will let her come and visit you with my other wives."
"Don't say that, I can cancel her marriage right now and have Seraphima come back."
"That, the person herself probably won't agree ..."
"It seems so ..."
Gregory had just returned from making arrangements for the syringes, and I was invited to lunch.
I was flying all over the place again today and almost missed my lunch, so I decided to accept the treat.
As we were about to move from the office to the dining room, a knight came running in.
"I'm here to inform you! We have just received news from Chowsk that the Gouken Oasis has been occupied by Sand Lizardmen!"
As soon as they heard the news, Constant and Gregory both turned to me.
"Kent Kokubu, what exactly is going on!"
"You, why didn't you tell us about this!"
"No, I'm sorry. I thought you'd already received the news. Besides, it should be resolved by tomorrow."
"Fumu, if that's the case, I supposed you have already taken measures?"
"Yes, the rest is just finishing up."
"In that case, let me listen to it while we have lunch."
Constant told the knight he could stand down and started walking toward the dining hall.
Because of the habit of living in Japan, where you could move around easily and communication devices were highly developed, I ended up having the illusion that information was being transmitted to him.
Maa, it was a good topic to talk about during the meal, so it might have been a good thing.
The Empress Lisaveta was also in the dining room, and when she saw me, she welcomed me.
"Maa, maa, Kent-san, welcome."
"I apologize for interrupting you so suddenly."
"There is no such thing, you are welcome anytime."
I had imagined a large dining room, but it turned out to be a private space where the family would sit around the table.
Constant and Lisaveta sat side by side at a slightly larger table for four people, and I was seated next to Gregory.
I expected the menu to be luxurious, but it wasn't much different from the lunch menu at Amanda-san's restaurant.
Stewed mutton, pickle salad, soup and bread.
It seemed like they used whole grain bread instead of white bread.
"Are you disappointed that it wasn't as luxurious as you expected?"
"Nope, if it's too fancy, people will worry about table manners and the taste will be lost, so this is better."
"Fufuu, I see ... On the other hand, you can get a second helping, so don't be shy."
"Thank you very much."
While eating, I explained step-by-step about the Gouken Oasis.
It was said that it was not uncommon to encounter Sand Lizardmen in the Davira Desert, but a pack of 150 individuals was almost unprecedented.
"I see, so they ran into the oasis after being chased by that Desert Scorpio?"
"Probably, I think so."
"However, were you able to take down a Desert Scorpio by yourself ... Maa, for a man who subjugated three Gigases, it's nothing special."
"That's right. I think the experience I had when subjugating the Griffon was probably useful."
I also subdued the Gigases and the Hydra, but both were dealt with by spear golems with a 'Do~n', so I didn't feel like it was a struggle.
"Was the Griffon the toughest among the ones you've subjugated so far?"
"I think it's a matter of compatibility, but it's still troublesome to subjugate flying monsters. On top of that, the Griffon was equipped with wind-attribute magic, so attacks won't pass through to it, and it can easily break through the shield of darkness, so I think it would still be difficult to deal with."
"Even so, it's possible to subjugate it with just a little effort."
"That's right. A situation where a large number of small monsters attacking is worse than a large one."
When I talked about the horde of Nibble Rats that attacked Lastock, both Constant and Gregory nodded.
"I see. No matter how huge your force is, you can't prevent being pushed into a disadvantage due to numbers."
"If I had multiple bodies, I would probably be able to respond, but it is difficult for a single person to respond to a situation where a disturbance occurs in multiple locations at the same time. Fortunately, I have dependents that I can rely on, but if I had been alone, I would have had many regrets."
"Fighting multiple opponents at the same time will lead to the dispersion of forces and make the situation more dangerous. Up until now, it had been believed that Mungia was pulling the strings behind the scenes regarding the attacks of the monster-fallen, but Borovska's involvement is now suspected. We must avoid at all costs a situation where we are at odds with both tribes at once."
Constant nodded his head over and over, as he continued to speak, as if speaking to himself.
"Gregory, please proceed with your investigation into the attacks of the monster-fallen more carefully than ever before. At the same time as you proceed with your investigation, I will request Borovska's assistance in the investigation through Joseph."
"Father, that might reveal our secrets to the other party!"
"I know that. That's why I'm going to hide the information about the syringes brought by Kent Kokubu, and only offer the information about a drug that can make people become monster-fallen in a short period of time. It has not yet been determined that Borovska as a whole is involved in the incident. In such a situation, if they noticed the secret investigation, they would think we were suspicious. On the other hand, if we directly ask for cooperation, it will show that we are trying to maintain a cooperative relationship."
"Then, Father, you believe that the Mungia are the main culprit."
"I don't know. I don't know, but that's what I want it to be."
Mungia was the most hard-line dissident in Barshania, and I heard that Borovska was softening their stance.
In that situation, if Borovska was the main culprit behind the monster-fallen incidents, all efforts to improve relations would go to waste.
From Constant's point of view, I didn't think he wanted to be in that situation.
"Umm ... about the river bank where Mungia and Nuoranne are fighting, should I blow it to smithereens?"
Constant and Gregory both looked shocked, as if they couldn't understand my proposal right away.
It was Lisaveta who started speaking on behalf of the two of them.
"Fufufu ... Kent-san's suggestion is interesting, but let's hold off. They have a deep attachment to their ancestral lands that we can't even begin to understand. In this fight, Nuoranne seems to have the upper hand at the moment, but Mungia should eventually turn things around. That sandbank is the cause of the conflict, but it also reduces the force that Mungia can direct against us. So, unless the situation becomes too dire, we should wait and see."
"I understand. But, if you need help, please feel free to let me know. I will also have Seraphima's letters delivered to you via my genus."
"Maa, that's a good thing. It's a long way from here to Volzard, so I thought it would be difficult to exchange letters."
Guryayev was located in the western part of Barshania, and the less friendly Resenburg was sandwiched between them, so it could be difficult to simply deliver letters.
However, it seemed that exchanging letters across countries was rare.
When I told her that I would be bringing my other wives with me, she was overjoyed.
"Feel free to come and visit us anytime."
"Thank you very much. I also want to see more of Guryayev."
"Good, Gregory, please resolve the monster-fallen issue thoroughly so that everyone can walk around the city in peace."
"Yes, as you wish, Mother."
After that, I continued to enjoy lunch while talking about the history of Guryayev and the city's highlights.
Lunch at Guryayev
***---***
In the palace in Guryayev, the Imperial Capital of Barshania, Emperor Constant Liforos and the First Prince Gregory received a report from the knights.
Judging from Constant's displeased expression, it probably was not very good news.
"The Nuoranne guys aren't just occupying the sandbank, they're also launching attacks on Mungia territory, right?'
"Ha!, I don't know if they are actually plotting to invade, but they have launched attacks many times."
"Then, they haven't gotten to the point where they can cross the river and secure their position yet?"
"Ha!, the people of Mungia have also lit bonfires to illuminate the river surface and are on high alert, so they have not yet established a position on this side of the river."
"Okay, continue to monitor them, and if Nuoranne launches a full-scale invasion, let me know right away."
"Ha!, as you wish."
When the knight finished his report and left the room, Constant let out a big sigh of disgust.
From what I heard, it seemed that another skirmish was occurring between the tribes located on the border of Barshania and Felciane.
Fortunately, it didn't seem like there would be any more visitors, so I supposed I would interrupt them.
"It's been a long time, may I interrupt you?"
"Muu, Kent Kokubu, is it. It's good, please come out and talk with me a bit."
"Excuse me."
I entered the room through a shield of darkness placed in a position where they could see it clearly, and was asked to sit in the reception chair.
I was a little taken aback by the unexpected welcome.
"Nice to see you, Kent Kokubu. First, let me ask you about your business."
"Yes, actually this morning, there was a disturbance in Chowsk where Seraphima is staying, where six people became monster-fallen at once."
"What did you say! Sera, Sera is safe, I hope!"
"Yes, it seems that the monster-fallen were subdued shortly afterward, and Seraphima is safe, but it seems that the civilians have suffered casualties."
"I see, anyway, six people became monster-fallen at once ..."
In addition to the turmoil at the border, another complication had been introduced, and Constant exchanged glances with Gregory, his expression clouded.
"So, did they capture the person who seemed to be causing the disturbance."
"It seems that the six people who became monster-fallen were slaves to a slave trader, and the traveling duo who were trying to negotiate a deal are being looked for."
"I see, if we can capture them, we might be able to find some clues."
"That's right, I was left with items that I'd like you to take a look at."
When I took out the tray entrusted to me by Seraphima from the shadow storage, neither Constant nor Gregory could think of a syringe.
When I explained about the syringe and showed them the actual product, the eyes of both of them widened in surprise.
"What dreadful things are those people thinking ..."
"Father, there is a high possibility that the Borovska people are involved in this."
"Kent Kokubu. In your country, this kind of thing is used, isn't it?"
"Yes, it's more sanitary and is widely used for medical purposes, but it can also be used for drug abuse."
When I explained the reality of syringes in Japan and how they were used to abuse stimulants and other drugs, Constant shook his head as if to shake off a nightmare.
"There's no doubt that this was used to create monster-fallen. Even so, inject it directly into the bloodstream is an act that doesn't even consider people as human."
"Father, but now we have found a clue. When we inspect the belongings of the suspicious people, and if they have something similar to this ..."
"Umu, Gregory, make arrangements right away."
"Ha!!"
Gregory jumped out to give instructions to the searching troops.
"Thank you, Kent Kokubu. If it were just us, we wouldn't have been able to tell anyone anything with those items alone."
"No, if it helps resolve the turmoil, that would be the most important thing."
Constant's cheeks loosened a little as he found a clue to solving the series of monster-fallen incidents, but he quickly tightened his expression.
"Most likely, they created a drug that condensed the efficacy of the magic stones and inject it into the bloodstream. Even if you drink it in a condensed state, there is a limit to the amount that can be taken in, but if you inject it directly into your bloodstream, it would be many times more effective, making it possible to become monster-fallen overnight."
"Is it true that the Borovska clan is pulling the strings behind the scenes?"
"I can't say for sure at this point, but the Borovska are the people with the most knowledge about medicine. Of course, it is taboo to use drugs that can make others become monster-fallen, but those who are obsessed with research often end up going astray."
"Then, is there a possibility that some people went out of control?"
"Rather, I would like it to be like that. I would like to avoid turning Borovska as a whole into an enemy."
If the number of hostile tribes increased, there was a risk that in an emergency, the military force would be dispersed.
In order to prevent that from happening, they were supposed to be using the name of Maou Kent Kokubu, but I wondered if things weren't going well.
"By the way, it seemed like you had a question for me ..."
"Right, I was told something so outlandish that I almost forgot. What I would like to ask you about is explosives."
"Explosives, you say ... By any chance, did the people from Nuoranne start using them?"
"Right, Undead carrying barrels of explosives are taking advantage of the darkness and rushing in ..."
"Isn't that the tactic used by the Republic of Kilia?"
Constant nodded with a bitter expression on his face.
Mungia, a tribe from Barshania, and Nuoranne, a tribe from Felciane, were in conflict over the ownership of the river's sandbar.
In this turmoil, the Nuoranne people had occupied the sandbar, and were said to have crossed the river and launched an attack on Mungia.
That attack method was a suicide bombing tactic using Undead that was used by the Republic of Kilia.
Unlike humans, Undead did not need to breathe.
They were said to be crawling along the riverbed, carrying explosives sealed in barrels.
"The necromancers used by the Kilia people are from the Bronetsk ethnic minority in Felciane. In Felciane, it is forbidden to leave the country to Kilia, but I don't think there will be restrictions on travel within their own country."
"Then, the people of Nuoranne went to Bronetsk to hire magicians?"
"Perhaps ... The problem is the explosives. What exactly are explosives?"
"Hmm ... If you ask me what they are, it's difficult to give a detailed explanation ..."
I explained the knowledge and uses I had regarding gunpowder.
"What about destroying buildings? For example, is it possible to destroy this palace?"
"If they plant it on important pillars and detonate it, they can destroy even this palace."
"Are you saying that even someone who cannot use fire-based magic or someone with little magical power can do that?"
"The explosive itself will explode if you light it, so it can be done without magic."
"In other words, anyone can attack anyone if they have explosives and a spark, and the more explosives there are, the more powerful the attack will be."
Constant folded his arms, leaned back in his chair, looked up at the ceiling, and let out another deep sigh.
"Seriously, it's just one problem after another."
"I don't know the amount of explosives being produced in the Republic of Kilia, but if they continue to circulate in large quantities, there may be a need to take some countermeasures."
"Is there a countermeasure, how should we deal with such a thing."
"Explosives have great power, but on the other hand, they must be handled with care. If they catch fire while being stored, they will blow up. Also, if they absorb moisture, they will not be able to burn rapidly and their power will be drastically reduced."
"I see, if the enemy has brought in explosives, we should just set them on fire and blow them up before they can be used to attack us."
After informing him of the weaknesses of the explosives, Constant began thinking of countermeasures.
"If you attack with fire attribute magic, you can blow up all the opponents, but if you make a mistake, your allies may be harmed. If you use wind attribute magic, the risk of explosion will be lower, but there is a risk of explosives scattering around.
The best way might be to attack with water-based magic and moisten the explosives as soon as they come ashore ..."(TN:Random line-break ...)
Even though he hadn't actually seen the explosives, there were things that only the Emperor of a country could do when it came to formulating an accurate strategy.
In any case, through what route would the explosives be brought to the Calvine Territory, via Nuroanne, etc., I guess.
"Maybe the Bronetsk guys brought it back from Kilia and sold it to the Nuoranne."
"If that's the case, maybe they don't have too many."
"I would like that to be the case, but we have to assume that in the unlikely event that Felciane themselves have a deal with Kilia."
Although clues had been found regarding the turmoil, Bronetsk's involvement was suspected, and explosives were used in the skirmish between Mungia and Nuoranne.
Constant seemed a little tired, perhaps because he had problems both internally and externally.
"Once Seraphima passes through Resenburg safely and gets used to life in Volzard, I will let her come and visit you with my other wives."
"Don't say that, I can cancel her marriage right now and have Seraphima come back."
"That, the person herself probably won't agree ..."
"It seems so ..."
Gregory had just returned from making arrangements for the syringes, and I was invited to lunch.
I was flying all over the place again today and almost missed my lunch, so I decided to accept the treat.
As we were about to move from the office to the dining room, a knight came running in.
"I'm here to inform you! We have just received news from Chowsk that the Gouken Oasis has been occupied by Sand Lizardmen!"
As soon as they heard the news, Constant and Gregory both turned to me.
"Kent Kokubu, what exactly is going on!"
"You, why didn't you tell us about this!"
"No, I'm sorry. I thought you'd already received the news. Besides, it should be resolved by tomorrow."
"Fumu, if that's the case, I supposed you have already taken measures?"
"Yes, the rest is just finishing up."
"In that case, let me listen to it while we have lunch."
Constant told the knight he could stand down and started walking toward the dining hall.
Because of the habit of living in Japan, where you could move around easily and communication devices were highly developed, I ended up having the illusion that information was being transmitted to him.
Maa, it was a good topic to talk about during the meal, so it might have been a good thing.
The Empress Lisaveta was also in the dining room, and when she saw me, she welcomed me.
"Maa, maa, Kent-san, welcome."
"I apologize for interrupting you so suddenly."
"There is no such thing, you are welcome anytime."
I had imagined a large dining room, but it turned out to be a private space where the family would sit around the table.
Constant and Lisaveta sat side by side at a slightly larger table for four people, and I was seated next to Gregory.
I expected the menu to be luxurious, but it wasn't much different from the lunch menu at Amanda-san's restaurant.
Stewed mutton, pickle salad, soup and bread.
It seemed like they used whole grain bread instead of white bread.
"Are you disappointed that it wasn't as luxurious as you expected?"
"Nope, if it's too fancy, people will worry about table manners and the taste will be lost, so this is better."
"Fufuu, I see ... On the other hand, you can get a second helping, so don't be shy."
"Thank you very much."
While eating, I explained step-by-step about the Gouken Oasis.
It was said that it was not uncommon to encounter Sand Lizardmen in the Davira Desert, but a pack of 150 individuals was almost unprecedented.
"I see, so they ran into the oasis after being chased by that Desert Scorpio?"
"Probably, I think so."
"However, were you able to take down a Desert Scorpio by yourself ... Maa, for a man who subjugated three Gigases, it's nothing special."
"That's right. I think the experience I had when subjugating the Griffon was probably useful."
I also subdued the Gigases and the Hydra, but both were dealt with by spear golems with a 'Do~n', so I didn't feel like it was a struggle.
"Was the Griffon the toughest among the ones you've subjugated so far?"
"I think it's a matter of compatibility, but it's still troublesome to subjugate flying monsters. On top of that, the Griffon was equipped with wind-attribute magic, so attacks won't pass through to it, and it can easily break through the shield of darkness, so I think it would still be difficult to deal with."
"Even so, it's possible to subjugate it with just a little effort."
"That's right. A situation where a large number of small monsters attacking is worse than a large one."
When I talked about the horde of Nibble Rats that attacked Lastock, both Constant and Gregory nodded.
"I see. No matter how huge your force is, you can't prevent being pushed into a disadvantage due to numbers."
"If I had multiple bodies, I would probably be able to respond, but it is difficult for a single person to respond to a situation where a disturbance occurs in multiple locations at the same time. Fortunately, I have dependents that I can rely on, but if I had been alone, I would have had many regrets."
"Fighting multiple opponents at the same time will lead to the dispersion of forces and make the situation more dangerous. Up until now, it had been believed that Mungia was pulling the strings behind the scenes regarding the attacks of the monster-fallen, but Borovska's involvement is now suspected. We must avoid at all costs a situation where we are at odds with both tribes at once."
Constant nodded his head over and over, as he continued to speak, as if speaking to himself.
"Gregory, please proceed with your investigation into the attacks of the monster-fallen more carefully than ever before. At the same time as you proceed with your investigation, I will request Borovska's assistance in the investigation through Joseph."
"Father, that might reveal our secrets to the other party!"
"I know that. That's why I'm going to hide the information about the syringes brought by Kent Kokubu, and only offer the information about a drug that can make people become monster-fallen in a short period of time. It has not yet been determined that Borovska as a whole is involved in the incident. In such a situation, if they noticed the secret investigation, they would think we were suspicious. On the other hand, if we directly ask for cooperation, it will show that we are trying to maintain a cooperative relationship."
"Then, Father, you believe that the Mungia are the main culprit."
"I don't know. I don't know, but that's what I want it to be."
Mungia was the most hard-line dissident in Barshania, and I heard that Borovska was softening their stance.
In that situation, if Borovska was the main culprit behind the monster-fallen incidents, all efforts to improve relations would go to waste.
From Constant's point of view, I didn't think he wanted to be in that situation.
"Umm ... about the river bank where Mungia and Nuoranne are fighting, should I blow it to smithereens?"
Constant and Gregory both looked shocked, as if they couldn't understand my proposal right away.
It was Lisaveta who started speaking on behalf of the two of them.
"Fufufu ... Kent-san's suggestion is interesting, but let's hold off. They have a deep attachment to their ancestral lands that we can't even begin to understand. In this fight, Nuoranne seems to have the upper hand at the moment, but Mungia should eventually turn things around. That sandbank is the cause of the conflict, but it also reduces the force that Mungia can direct against us. So, unless the situation becomes too dire, we should wait and see."
"I understand. But, if you need help, please feel free to let me know. I will also have Seraphima's letters delivered to you via my genus."
"Maa, that's a good thing. It's a long way from here to Volzard, so I thought it would be difficult to exchange letters."
Guryayev was located in the western part of Barshania, and the less friendly Resenburg was sandwiched between them, so it could be difficult to simply deliver letters.
However, it seemed that exchanging letters across countries was rare.
When I told her that I would be bringing my other wives with me, she was overjoyed.
"Feel free to come and visit us anytime."
"Thank you very much. I also want to see more of Guryayev."
"Good, Gregory, please resolve the monster-fallen issue thoroughly so that everyone can walk around the city in peace."
"Yes, as you wish, Mother."
After that, I continued to enjoy lunch while talking about the history of Guryayev and the city's highlights.
