重鎮達への対策
side:ティーク  ガルツ第一王子
大まかな方針は決まった。
だが、まだこれだけでは重鎮、我が国を支えてくれる臣下たちを納得させることはできないだろう。
私達がセラリア殿を信じただけであって、彼女以外の何者かが、要らぬ事を考えていないとは言い切れない。
いや、それはこの国も同じか。
しかし、どうしても不安は出る。
その不安を抑える為、なんとか好条件を取り付けたり、有利な状況でやらないと臣下の不安や不満がたまる。
そもそも、ヒギルの言う通りであれば、断るのは得策ではない。
本当にガルツが諸国から置いて行かれる。
「さて、前向きにセラリア殿の提案を受けるとして、それでも反発は出てこよう」
「はい、得体のしれないダンジョンをこの王都の下に作るというのです。確実に反対派がでてきます」
「当然ですわね。しかし、リテア、冒険者ギルドからの公認。これで押し通せるのでは?」
「そうじゃのう。そこら辺も抑えられるように希望を聞いてみるか。それをセラリア殿と相談して、すり合わせていくしかないのう」
「それが一番妥当ですね」
やはりこういう事になるか。
「しかし、万が一よからぬ事を考えているとしたらどうしますか?」
私は失礼と思いながらも、最大の不安を言う。
「ふむ。それを排除して考えるのは得策ではない......が」
「兄さん。セラリア殿、それに連なるダンジョンを制御できる人物が悪意も持っているのであれば、どうしようもありません。というか、話し合う意味すらありません。見たでしょう? あのドッペルゲンガーを。区別のつかない偽物を。本気になればいつでもガルツなど潰せるし、成り代われるのです」
「それは分かっている。だが他の要因も考えなくてはいけないということだ。例えば、我が国とダンジョンの友好を望まない者の工作など」
「......なるほど。間違っても敵に回したくない相手を第三者のせいで敵に回すことになるのは避けないといけませんね」
そう、まかり間違っても決してセラリア殿が治めるダンジョンと敵対することは避けたい。
しかし、友好を快く思わない者は必ず出てくる。
「うむ。その所もしっかりと、セラリア殿と話し合う必要があるな」
「はい、では今決まったことを、セラリア殿と話して、了承をもらい。重鎮達に話して説得という流れがよいかと」
「ですね。一度セラリア様に話しを通しておいた方がやりやすいでしょう」
「では、明日改めて。セラリア殿と会談を行おう」
「「「はっ」」」
side:セラリア
「どうなると思うかしら?」
私達はあてがわれた部屋に戻り、コールで全員と会議をしている。
私達に卓上など不要。
この連絡機能がどれほど便利か、ガルツの面々には教えてないが、これを聞けば驚くだろう。
『そうですね。得体がしれませんから、信頼は出来ても、周り...臣下を抑える為に、色々条件を付けてくるのではないでしょうか?』
「そうですね。私もお父様やお兄様はそう考えると思います」
「ですね。リテアの時と違って完全に最初から交渉ですからね。向こうの要求も当然でてくると思います」
シェーラやルルアも同じ意見か......。
私が一番に信頼している我が夫、そして私が知りうる限り最高の頭脳の持ち主。(乙女補正)
「そうだな。概ね皆と同じ意見だ」
「概ね、ね? あなたが差異があると思うところは何処かしら?」
「うーん、下手したら俺達がガルツの臣下の前に出されるかもしれないな」
「それは当然だと思うけど?」
「いや、俺達全員な」
「......ああ、そういう事」
なるほどね。
そうなれば、色々面倒な事が起こりそうね。
「あの、申し訳ありません。我が臣下達の前に出るのがなにか問題でも?」
「いえ、それ自体は問題ではないわ。だけど、万が一反対派が私達を魔物として襲い掛かってきた場合、私達はどう対応しようかしら?」
「そ、それは!?」
あらあら、シェーラが目を白黒させている。
『それは、私達が偽物とはいえやられる筋合いはないですからね』
『...抵抗する。というか殲滅する』
『ですね。私はカヤ様に同意です。いくら偽物とはいえ本人と違いない使者です。それに危害を加えるなど、斬って当然かと』
『ま、俺も死にたかねーからな。伊達にギルドマスターやってねえよ。自分の身ぐらい守ってみせる』
「ですね。旦那様に偽物とはいえ危害を加えるなら、全力でお相手しましょう」
「そこは当然ね。夫や私達に危害を加えるなら手加減なんてしないわ」
「私も、襲われるのは嫌ですからね。妖精族の力をお見せしましょう」
「いや、そこじゃねーよ。身を守るのは当然として、そんな事があればガルツとの交渉をどうするかだ。継続するのか? 帰るのか? それとも因縁...でもないか、丁度いいからケンカ吹っかけるか?」
ああ、そっちね。
でも......どうしようかしら?
『あー、私は帰る方向で。ま、脅しですね。諸国に今回の対応を喧伝すると』
『...私も帰るに一票。皆を守るのが私の仕事』
『私も帰るに賛成ですね。護衛としては、そんな事態が起きた国には居たくありません』
『うーん、ガルツのギルドにも用事があるから帰るのは無しで交渉を継続してほしいんだが』
ラッツ、カヤ、クアルは帰るか。
ロックはギルド関連で用事か、これはこれで当然か。
「あ、あの、私は...そんな事は起こるとは思えないのですが......。その時は、どうにか交渉を継続していただきたく思います!!」
「そうですね。リテアもあんな事をして尚、交渉していただきましたし、どうか継続を」
「私は......助けていただきましたし、ガルツもその程度の荒事で見捨てては欲しくないですね」
シェーラは当然として、ルルアも継続に賛成か。
ナールジアも継続と。
「俺が意見を言えば、嫁さん達が一気に意見を変えそうだからノーコメント」
私もユキが意見を言えばなにか深い理由があるとおもって、ユキに傾くわね。
「と、セラリアで引き分け、会議延長、継続勝利かわかれるが、どうする?」
「そうね......」
私達の目的は、ガルツからのダンジョン独立支援。
それが無いと色々面倒な事になる。
被害が少ないと分かっているし、帰る選択肢は余り美味しくないわね。
「は、はい!! 当然です!!」
シェーラとしては、あまり心臓に良くない話だからね。
今日はこの辺で終わって明日の対応をみますか。
「さて、詳しい話は明日にでもしましょう。今日は疲れているし、もう寝ましょうか?」
そういうと皆から同意の答えが返ってきて、そのままコールを切って、私達は夫を抱き枕にベットへ沈み込んだ。
さあ、ガルツはどうするつもりかしら?
Chapter 95 - Measures against the political heavyweights
Side: Teak, first prince of Galtz.
We had finally decided on a rough policy going forward.
However, this alone will not be able to convince those bureaucrats, or even those who genuinely support the country.
We chose to believe only in Seraria-dono, there's something about her. It made us feel like unnecessary thoughts and procedures were simply in the way.
I'm guessing it won't be the same for the ministers of this country though since they are missing the whole picture and, as usual, will only see things from their own eyes1).
I'm starting to feel anxious.
In order to suppress that anxiety, I need to find a positive point or an advantage our side holds in the upcoming discussion, and then focus on how we will turn that into victory.
Well, just as Higil said earlier, refusing them doesn't seem to be an option.
The truth is, Galtz is rather isolated, politically at least, from other countries.
(Teak)[Then as decided, Seraria's proposal will be accepted. I'm sure the opposition will be harsh though. ] 
(Higil)[Yes, it's about making a Dungeon underneath the Royal Capital after all. Surely, they will be more than just opposed to it. ] 
(Teak)[That's obvious. However, they have the official recognition of both Ritea and the Adventurer Guild with them. If we use those, do you think we will make it through without forcing things?] 
(Teak)[That's true. Do you think we will be able to hear their issues concerning the Dungeon and then answer accordingly, or do you think a more active approach would be better? Perhaps we should consult with Seraria and see if they have any good ideas. ] 
(Higil)[That's reasonable. ] 
After all, it's come to this?
(Teak)[But what would you do if they were to say something unexpected?] 
Although it's rude, I articulate my greatest anxiety.
(Lowel) [Fumu. I think it's not a good idea to exclude that possibility..... huh?] 
(Higil)[Nii-san. If Seraria-dono and the person who can control the Dungeon bear malice,2) there isn't any way we would be able to oppose them. Or rather, do we even have any means of dealing with them directly? You saw it, didn't you? That indistinguishable doppelganger. If they wanted to, they could kill off a few of their fake leaders.h.i.+p with our bodies and then crush Galtz with apparent righteousness on their side. ] 
(Teak)[I know that. But the fact that they aren't using such an advantage means that other factors have to be considered. For example, we should be wary of third parties, who don't wish for our friends.h.i.+p. Or are they going to squeeze us dry and then crush us? ] 
(Higil)[...... I see. You are forced to antagonize the partner whom you otherwise wouldn't dare to lay a finger on, because of a third party. ] 
Yes, I would like to avoid hostilities against the Dungeon Seraria-dono rules, even if we make a mistake.
But those who aren't comfortable in regards to the friends.h.i.+p will make their presence very clear.
ng Galtz)[Umu. Then it is necessary to discuss things with Seraria-dono first. ] 
(Teak)[Yes, now we can tell Seraria that we have discussed her proposition and accepted it. And that we would like to talk about how to persuade those ministers. ] 
(Higil)[That's right. It will be easier if we talk with Seraria once. ] 
(King Galtz)[Then, let's meet with Seraria-dono again tomorrow then.] 
[[[Hah] ] ] 
Side: Seraria
(Seraria)[What do you think will happen?] 
We return to the room we were given and all our members are chatting using Call.
We no longer need to use the display as well.
I didn't tell the people from Galtz about this function, but they will surely be surprised when they do hear about this.
(Lutz){Let's see. I understand their characters a little now and it looks like we can afford to trust them, but the surroundings... Won't their retainers restrict things with various conditions to try and stop the Dungeons creation, or at least to try and move it out of the capital?} 
(Shera)[I agree. I think that otou-sama and nii-sama will think in that way too. ] 
(Lulu)[That's right. Unlike Ritea where it was pretty much forced on them. I think they will try to push for some advantages and conditions. ] 
Seems that Shera and Lulu have the same opinion.....
My most trusted husband and owner of the best brain. (Maiden correction)3)
(Yuki)[That's right. My opinion is very similar to theirs. ] 
(Seraria)[Similar? Dear, what do you mean by similar?] 
(Yuki)[Well, if things don't go well, we might be called to appear before Galtz's retainers. ] 
(Seraria)[I think it's natural, though?] 
(Yuki)[No, it's all of us. ] 
(Seraria)[....... Oh, that sort of thing. ] 
I see.
If that happens, it may become troublesome.
(Shera)[Ano, if you'd please excuse me. Is there any problem if I appear before my retainers?] 
(Yuki)[No, that's not the core of the problem. But if by any chance, an opponent attacks us stating we are monsters and fooling them all, how do we respond?] 
(Shera)[Huh, that!?] 
Ara ara, Shera's eyes flashed in bewilderment.
(Lutz){It is because we are not fake even though we are?} 
(Kaya){... Resist. Or more accurately, annihilate. } 
(Kur){That's it. I agree with Kaya. Even though we're using Doppels, we are still messengers and our own persons. If they mean us any harm, of course we'll kill them. } 
(Rock){Well, I don't want to die either. I have my pride as a Guild Master after all. Of course I will protect everyone with my body. } 
(Lulu)[That's right. If they try to bring harm to danna, even if this body is a fake, I will retaliate with all of my strength] 
(Seraria)[It is of course natural. If they try to hurt my husband or any of us, I won't be going easy on them. ] 
(Naruja)[Me too, I don't want to get hurt. Let's show them the power of the fairy tribe. ] 
(Yuki)[No, that's not how we should deal with it. It's normal to defend yourself, but what about the negotiations with Galtz if you do? Can you restart them? Will you go home? Or maybe it's fate... And it's just fine to pick a fight and go to war?] 
Oh, I forgot.
But..... What should we do?
(Lutz){Yes, I'd go home. Well if they threaten us, then I would tell everyone about Galtz's actions. } 
(Kaya){... I also vote to return. It's my job to protect everyone. } 
(Kur){Me too, I'm in favor of returning home. As an escort, I don't want to stay in a hostile country. } 
(Rock){Well, I'd like you to continue the negotiations without having to leave, because there is something I have to do with the Guild in Galtz. } 
Lutz, Kaya and Kur want to go home?
Rock has errands related to the Guild, is it normal business for him?
(Shera)[A-ano, I don't... Think that will happen, but..... At that time, I'd like to continue the negotiation somehow!! ] 
(Lulu)[I agree. Ritea did something similar and we dealt with it somehow so that the negotiations still continued. ] 
(Shera)[I... Help me, I don't want Galtz to fall as slow as stopping the negotiations with a rough fight. ] 
Shera and Lulu are obviously trying to continue.
Naruja also wishes to continue.
(Yuki)[If I state my opinion, my wives are going to turn a complete 180. NO COMMENT. 4)] 
I agree, if Yuki says something backed by deep reasoning, no maybe even without a reason, we will just agree with him.
(Yuki)[And Seraria, if it's a draw, the conference gets extended and we are tied in a deadlock, what will you do?] 
(Seraria)[Well...... ] 
Our purpose is to secure a promise of support towards our independence.
If we don't receive that, then things get annoying.
I understand that there would be little damage and that the choice to return is a bad one.
(Shera)[Ye-yes!! Of course!! ] 
For Shera, this conversation must be bad for her heart.
Should we finish up for the day and resume tomorrow?
(Seraria)[Well, let's have an in-depth discussion tomorrow. I'm tired, so shall we go to sleep for now?] 
Everyone quickly agreed and I stopped the call, hug my husband as a body pillow and sank into the bed.
Now, what are you going to do, Galtz?
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