Hisshou Dungeon Unei Houhou

Side : Ellis

Thankfully, the festival ended without incident.

To finish things off in style, and once again show ourselves off to the people, we also held our wedding ceremony then too. It really was something else. By the way, Yuki-san helped pick out our wedding dresses!

Well, there were various other developments, but those are stories for another day.

And before long, everyday life in Weed returned to normal.

The issue now, is how to go about dealing with other countries.

During the festival, we successfully displayed both our citys economic power as well as the ease and simplicity of our Gate technology.

Theres also the matter of Galtz, Ritea and Rochelle all scrambling desperately to maintain and strengthen their ties to us.

On a side note. During the wedding, there were quite a few aristocrats and nobles who went pale when they saw that we were actually this citys Representatives and leaders.Well, there was this one, very persistent person though.

(Ellis)Well then. Right this way please.

Currently, I was showing the foreign VIPs and dignitaries who remained after the festival ended to the conference rooms wed set up.

While sending a few of their attendants back to their respective nations as messengers, the rest stayed in Weed for negotiations, hoping to establish a relationship with usclosely observing each other1)while they tried to stay one step ahead and gain the most favorable position possible for their own countries.

(Foreign VIP 1)Ho, what a splendidly elegant conference room.

Naturally, one VIP offered up their honest praises while entering.

In order to accommodate negotiations, we set aside 10 spacious conference rooms easily able to seat up to 20 people. Not only can the VIPs comfortably discuss things in a relaxed environment, the rooms had adequate soundproofing measures in place to ensure their privacy. Well, we can still easily listen in on everything they say though, of course.2)

(Ellis)Everyone, please have a seat and relax as weve prepared these rooms specifically for the negotiations. Now then

Once seated, I take the time to explain the rooms various amenities such as the paper, writing tools, water dispensers and the available refreshments. Meanwhile, a single maid remained on standby, ready to respond to any requests the VIPs might have.

(Ellis)Lastly, each conference room comes complete with a restroom as well.

(Foreign VIP 1)Restrooms, are included in every room!?

(Foreign VIP 2)Such inconceivable luxury!!

Its no surprise that they were so shocked.

For example, Weed wasnt prone to the same smell and stench that plagued other towns and villages as it was forbidden to relieve oneself outside of restrooms. Heavy penalty fees were attached for anyone caught breaking the law. We also had the residents cooperate by showing off and explaining how to use the restrooms and toilets to visitors.

Actually, the biggest problems were concentrated in the Adventurer District.

Millie was so furious with the accumulating filth that she actually put out a Quest to guard the restrooms and enforce the ordinance.3)

(Ellis)Yes, everything has been prepared to ensure maximum comfort and allow the negotiations to progress smoothly without distraction. Additionally, the included restrooms are an extra measure to prevent spying on the other conference rooms with the excuse of needing to relieve yourselves.

(Foreign VIP 3)I understand. Since these negotiations involve many countries; these measures are in consideration of them as well as to prevent potential seeds of conflict, yes?

(Ellis)That is correct. Also, we advise you to station your own guards outside. Although weve taken many scenarios into account, and as an extra precautionary measureIts best to leave security to your own personnel.

(Foreign VIP 1)I see. I will select and leave security to my own guards then.

And so began the finishing preparations by the VIPs.

(Ellis)With this, I will be taking my leave now.

(Foreign VIP 2)Yes, thank you for your guidance, Representative Ellis.

Having said my farewells, I left and rejoined Lutz, Millie, Tori and the rest.

(Millie)How are things looking?

(Lutz)For now, no problems.

(Tori)Alls clear on my end.

While talking, we returned to the Government buildings Central Hall located above the conference rooms.

The Central Hall was used as Weeds meeting hall and was normally open to the public.

(Seraria)Welcome back. Ellis, everyone, how are things progressing?

While we were leisurely having tea and processing documents, Seraria entered while also asking about the situation before joining us.

(Seraria)Ara. And here I was certain that someone would foolishly try to sweet talk Lutz or Millie.

(Lutz)They were too busy keeping an eye on each other. Well, if they had tried to do that with the other VIPs present, then theyd only end up humiliating themselves.

(Ellis)True enough.

Just as Lutz said. These negotiations dont just involve one countrymany were gathered here and participating. Moreover, if you just wanted to meet with your own people, or with one or two others, then renting a room at the inn was enough, and you wouldnt have even needed a large conference room then.

(Seraria)Then, which countries are participating, and how are they distributed?

(Ellis)Since Galtz, Ritea and Rochelle are already our allies, theyve opted to share one conference room. As for the others, it went more less as Yuki-san and Seraria expected.

I answered, looking at my notes.

Not surprisingly, the various gathered countries tended to group with their nearby, neighboring states. They werent even trying to expand their connections.

(Seraria)Fumu. Well, either way is fine. Your thoughts, my Dear?

Seraria casually asked.

(Yuki)It should be fine, and this way, they can concentrate on enriching themselves at their own pace. Besides, I dont want to meddle unnecessarily if I dont have to. The countries themselves should be the ones to deal with and keep each other in line. Anyway, would all of you like something to drink?

Yuki-san said, before leisurely opening the refrigerator and asking.

(Seraria)Ill have coffee.

(Lutz)Onii-san, I want ice tea.

(Labiris)Tea.

Since Yuki-san didnt have any issues in particular, we all took him up on his offer without reservation and chose our favorite drinks.

(Yuki)Ellis, you wanted milk tea right?

(Ellis)Thank you very much. Really, we should be the ones taking care of you though. Sorry.

(Yuki)Dont worry about it. Since Im always leaving you all to deal with most of the work, just this much is fine. Besides, Kirues been helping out with this and that too.

(Kirue)Yes. Please be at ease Ellis-sama, as I am doing my utmost to support Master4). Please, as his wives, continue to do your best for Weed.

At first, Kirue only acted to serve as Sheras maid but is now helping to take care of all of us. She really is an amazing person.5)

(Lulu)But, danna-sama. Do you really think that the negotiations will settle things?

Lulu-samawho was monitoring the different conference roomsaked, visibly disgusted.

Curious, everyone turned their attention to the various meetings being displayed.

(Monitor A)

Are you a fool!! We will be the first to connect a Gate with Weed!!

No!! The Gate will be set up in our country first !!

(Monitor B)

Listen, our supplies will be taking first priority.

Hah! Thats not a very funny joke. Its us wholl get first priority here.

(Monitor C)

You wont get anywhere with prices like that! Therell be no demand for them!

What are you talking about!? Youre the ones overcharging people!

Rather than diplomatic negotiations, they just devolved into verbal fistfights.

(Yuki)Things will settle down soon, dont worry. Everyones acting like that now, but theyll all reach an agreement sooner rather than later. After all, each nation wants to set a Gate as quickly as they can, so the ones who notice first and act on that desire will be the ones to take the lead and wrap things up.

(Seraria)Indeed, since we told them that the Gates will be set up once negotiations are concluded, some nations will have to compromise in order not to be left behind once they do end. Thats really all they can do.

(Yuki)Right. Since the Gates are directly related to their economies, they cant afford to take too longnot with future negotiations in mind, so they should reach a compromise soon. If thats not enough, then theyll just handle things with under the table backroom deals and bribery.

Seraria and Yuki-san exchanged only a single glance.

Still, thats true. I personally dislike bribery, but I understand full well that such things are a reality among nations. However, the final say on how thats handled solely rests with Seraria, as Queen.

(Seraria)Rejected. Remove anyone foolish enough to attempt that. Remind them of why such behavior will not be tolerated, and if they resist or continuethen tell them that well expose their crimes to the other nations.

(Yuki?)Thats rather extreme, Seraria.

(Seraria)Of course. I wont tolerate such foolishness in Weed. This is a country of and for the people after all.

Everyone nodded at Serarias words.

(Seraria)We will be really busy from now on. Along with our war against Rankus Hero, there are a great many other things to be done as well. Setting up Gates with as many countries as possible, uncovering the movements and habits of the Demon Kings Army6), as well as understanding the situation in Rumel. Everyone, for the sake of our country, our people, and our husbandPlease continue to lend me your strength.7)

Yes

We really founded a nation, but this was only the beginning. It was just the first step in helping Yuki-san save the continent.

All we could do was harden our feelings and resolve as we continued to see this story through to its happy ending.

Yuki-san caught a glimpse of a certain document.

(Yuki)A list of non-participating countries. No matter what, I must confirm the intentions of these countries.

Yuki-san stared intently at the names of those countries.

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Afterword of the author

Here is the report.

I havent decided yet, but I received an offer to make a book.

The publisher company laid an ambush.8)

This isnt decided or anything, but theres a possibility. I thought about reporting to everyone who is reading.

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