Isekai Nonbiri Nouka

Many visitors come to see Youko in Village Five every day.

Her secretaries check each visitor’s purpose in advance, so the meetings are short, but…

Sometimes, troublesome people appear.

Envoys from nobles.

「My lord wishes to stay in this land. Accordingly, prepare a residence at once」

I thought it might be noble language, but that is really what he said.

For reference, when translated from noble language, the meaning is,

「I would like to stay, so please introduce me to an inn. Preferably a cheap one」

In response, once Youko realized he was not using noble language, she coldly replied with a single word.

「Get lost」

In noble language, this means,

「I am sorry. It is not possible right now, so please come back another day」

However, since the other party is not using noble language, he would take it literally.

That would make the envoy fly into a rage, and things would get annoying.

This has happened many times.

Because of that, Youko has put countermeasures in place.

The door to the meeting room is thrown open with a bang, and someone enters without permission.

「Who are you! You insolent fool! Do you know that I am an envoy of Lord Hydra…」

The envoy starts shouting at the intruder, but partway through, he realizes who it is and his voice stops.

The one who barged in is the Demon King.

「This is urgent business. Youko-dono, it concerns the use of the Third Ground…」

Youko ignores the envoy and speaks with the Demon King.

Then, after the Demon King leaves…

Youko says one thing.

「Now then, Envoy-dono. What was it you wished to discuss?」

The envoy says nothing and leaves.

It seems the countermeasure was a success.

Yes, the countermeasure is this.

The Demon King waits in the next room, and barges in at just the right moment.

-0-

I was watching that effect from Youko’s side, but…

Do you call the Demon King every time?

「No. We arrange it so that troublesome meetings happen when the Demon King is free」

I see.

「When the Demon King is not available, I sometimes ask Beezel-dono, or Beezel-dono’s mother」

So that’s how it is.

I should thank them on our side.

「No, no. Proper compensation is paid. Village chief does not need to worry」

Is that so?

「Indeed. More importantly, even though you were present, village chief, you were not acknowledged at all」

Hahaha.

Maybe they thought I was one of Youko’s secretaries.

I should try to wear more impressive clothes.

In winter, when Zabuton is hibernating, I tend to slack off.

Well, even so, I am wearing fairly good clothes.

While talking about that, I went with Youko to the dining hall… but since the Demon King was waiting in the next room and looking our way, we invited him as well and ate lunch together.

The Youko Set’s fox udon was delicious.

-0-

Ririus, Riguru, and Ratte, the three of them, are apparently going to enter the forest near Village Five separately.

They have entered the forest several times before for training, but those times were in groups.

There were instructors with them.

This will be their first time going in alone.

I want to say at least go together as three, but apparently that would not count as training.

Well, since it is training, a relatively safe forest has been chosen.

Still, I would like them to choose the season as well.

Around Village Five there is no snow accumulation, but winter is still winter.

Securing food is difficult.

I am worried.

Right in front of me, while I am worrying, Ria and the other high elves are enthusiastically checking their equipment.

Not the equipment of Ririus and the others, but their own.

Ria and the others are apparently going to follow along in secret as guards, or rather, as rescue personnel.

This is not something they decided on their own.

Originally, the guard unit had planned to send hidden escorts along.

It is also meant as tailing practice.

However, Ria and the others negotiated to take that escort position.

According to Ria, she reported that it was a 「calm negotiation」…

But from the guard unit, I heard, 「They presented demands, and after that, it was all smiles」

The reason I came over to Ria and the others was to warn them.

-0-

As a result of the warning….

The plan for all mobile High Elves to participate was reduced to six.

And Fuuma will also take part.

Both he himself and the Mountain Elves requested it, saying he needs practice with outdoor activities.

Without being noticed by Ririus and the others.

「A.l.l. s.e.t.」

Fuuma, who was covered head to toe in forest camouflage based on green instead of his usual black clothes, raised his hand and replied.

-0-

The Prada Museum of Village Five.

I visit it irregularly.

It helps motivate Prada and the other staff.

Even though the visits are irregular, I inform them in advance so as not to be a nuisance, and I bring gifts for the staff.

I do not think I am disliked, but…

Still, I try not to visit too often.

When I go to the Prada Museum, I also check on the maintenance tank that holds Karen, the daughter of the Kissinley couple.

Even if I look, I do not understand anything, but it is to confirm that she is properly there.

Even if only verbally, she is entrusted to us by the Kissinley couple.

-0-

After leaving the Prada Museum, I visit the nearby Patisserie Fairy Fairy.

Here as well, I inform Rorone, the beastgirl who is the acting manager, in advance that I will visit.

Well, I am not expecting a welcome or anything, but…

No need for extravagant decorations.

Yes.

I also have gifts for the staff here.

Ah, I have some for spiderlings who protect Patisserie Fairy Fairy as well.

Thanks for your hard work as always.

Any suspicious people around?

None?

That is good to hear.

Perhaps because the area around Fairy Fairy has been developed and more people have moved in, there are a fair number of customers.

「The nearby airship terminal is a big factor. Even people who do not ride come to watch, and then stop by on their way back」

I see.

Before long, hotels and shopping malls will be built too, so it may get even busier.

「Yes! We will do our best!」

No, no, take it easy.

You are not running at a loss.

No pushing yourselves or doing anything unreasonable.

「I will make sure to tell the staff firmly」

Please do.

-0-

After leaving Patisserie Fairy Fairy, that wraps up my schedule for today.

After that, I am free, but…

I guess I will go to Kuro and Yuki and Niz Alcomeat.

If I come nearby and do not show my face, they will complain.

Technically, I am the manager after all.

As for Noodle Shop Britoa… it is always busy, so I would rather not visit during business hours.

That means before opening… which would also be a nuisance.

I will go after closing.

Just as I decided that, Eliza, the acting representative of Delzen Paper and Delzen Printing, came to see me.

Their workplace was near Fairy Fairy, right?

「You do not visit the paper and printing facilities?」

I see your face around the village all the time though.

「Just having the representative visit boosts staff motivation」

…Alright.

But I did not bring any gifts.

「Cakes from Fairy Fairy would be appreciated」

Would not a sudden large order be a problem?

「It is fine if the pickup is on another day」

Then I will place an order.

「Thank you very much」

Guided by Eliza, I toured Delzen Paper and Delzen Printing.

-0-

Rosalind「Doesn’t Eliza-san get a lot of screen time?」

Crakasse「She does」

Roaju「Should we crush her?」

Eliza 「You are the ones who appeared in the anime, right?」

Rashaashi「Lately… my screen time has been…」