Interlude – Of The Young King
Very well. First, the subject of the Demon Lord, who was supposed to have been dealt with already.
The wise men are already investigating due to rumors of some undesirable elements spreading evil teachings. While we await their report, inform the rulers so we can be prepared to respond at any time should she reach out to us.
Next…what’s this? The rising price of potions?
I see. Demand is rising and supply can’t keep up. A most serious concern. As adventurers, merchants, townspeople, and indeed, monsters grow more active, we’re seeing more injuries…
Very well. Open the royal herb garden to all doctors associated with or assisting free clinics.
Given what the world has come to, I suppose there’s no other choice. But I shall not relax the harvesting limits. Be more alert than ever for anyone trying to harvest illegally. Deal with such people firmly but fairly, excepting cases of justified self-defense.
Next is… Hmm. This is the regular report from the Adventurers Association. This can wait.
Minister, prepare a summary of this report, highlighting only the deeds of Silver ranks and higher. Then, find someone with the time to read through it and look for anything relating to the Dark Gods or the Demon Gods.
Next…the alliance with the elves, the dwarves, and the lizardmen, is it?
Gods. Diplomacy with demi-humans… Pardon me, that’s no longer polite, is it? …With other peoples is always such trouble. It’s not that they aren’t trustworthy, but their cultures are so different, and I can’t have them moving freely through my territories. We’ll accommodate them in every way possible, but do not let down your guard. I don’t want any problems.
Yes—supplies. We mustn’t forget matériel for our own troops. How is the formation of the transport unit coming? I hear many of the lower ranks bring their own meals.
And next…proposals for dealing with goblin damage, I see.
From Sword Maiden. What, again? I haven’t enough men to send the army against every wild monster that wanders into a village. We have other problems! Dark Gods! Demon Gods! Can’t they deal with goblins on their own?
Yes, such is my will on these matters… Hmm? Minister, I said that the adventurer report can wait…
……What’s this? From the wise men? …
…Well, now. It seems one of them has not only found a hint of the evil ones’ plans, but also is already moving to neutralize it. Ah, it’s good to have help one can rely on! I think we can safely say we’ve seen the last of this little problem.
Why? Because a Platinum adventurer—one of our great heroes—is going to deal with it!
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