Conference

They met immediately.

Seeing Carlas white mantle wave in the castles corridor, Ria called out to her.

Hi. Until Hime-samas preparations are complete, Ill be reviewing my training.

Just thinking back to it what enough for Rias chest to tighten. A wicked lust was overflowing form a part that wasnt there.

Please, feel free.

With a perfect smile, Carla responded.

Then, those two looked at the sight of knights lined up in a row practicing.

Nodding as though in a feverish dream, they would head back to training.

It was a mystery that no one was looking at her with lustful eyes. Maybe they thought that falling in love with a goddess would be insolence?

(Though even so, even Carla eats and poops Probably.)

Despite Ria thinking about such disrespectful things, Carla was standing in a dignified manner next to her.

A moment, your highness?

Yeah, what is it?

There certainly was a katana on that knights waist.

That put Ria in a good mood. As the knight hoped, she went to stand in the practice area.

So long as she could wield a katana, she could concentrate. Ria was that kind of a living thing.

She instructed him in general forms. She crossed blades to show him, but he wasnt that skilled.

Carla called out to Ria after she returned.

Its also different when watching from the side.

Just by looking at Carla, one could feel Rias body temperature rise if they touched her.

Even after sheathing her katana, he still couldnt think of anything but her.

They were that.

The thing known as love.

Now then, how about us talk now?

The cabinet members that directly participated in the nations administration, as well as Rias group, were there. Though theyre called her group, that didnt include Gig and Maal since they were representing the ogres and the beastkin. They would get their individual time.

First off, the purpose of this conference is the concentration of power in the northwest part of the continent to last out the millennium. After that, I dont care.

Exactly, and for that Cordova must be destroyed or made to surrender, as well as reform its government.

First of all, reform its laws. That country is too strict with its criminals.

Filled with set precedents, there was no room left to take circumstances into account. Still, people were excessively deemed as having committed national treason. Their government gave the people no rights to object either.

With its censorship of certain ideas, it was pretty much a socialist country. Its nature was even worse, like a despotic country.

(Maybe Serge should have come after all?)

(Hes read a lot more than me, hed probably have a few ideas on it. Lets speak to him directly after this.)

The population of beastkin in this region, although not exact, was probably even larger than the amount of humans.

Demi-human discrimination Although segregation is a problem, its not something thats particularly rejected either.

Since their ecologies were different, it was natural that coexistence would be difficult as well. Thats also excluding foolish examples such as strong people that dont conform with physiology.

The minister of state was nodding.

This time, it was Maal and Gigs turn to nod.

Well, the food problem will be dealt with one way or another. I just want the dwarves metallurgy techniques and magic stones produced from labyrinths. If we have those, to be frank, I have confidence that we wouldnt lose against Cordova.

Cordovas military might was famous, its heavy infantrys outfits were given magic defenses and its cavalry were mobile and strong. However, when taking into account how its wars developed and the way it ruled afterwards, it wasnt a real threat.

Cordovas largest advantage was that it was a nation specialized in war.

Its principles were the threat.

The minister of foreign affairs and the intelligence chief were explaining that even if there were countries that declared Cordova as their absolute enemies, it seemed there were also countries that sought to survive under Cordova.

Although they said under Cordova, those countries only did so because they were afraid. They figured that they would want to weaken Cordovas power or destroy it if they could.

With a snap, Guinevere pointed towards Ria.

Me?

Guinevere was twirling her fingers in circles while talking funny.

Then, she stopped suddenly.

Do you have the resolution?

With that said, Ria was stumped.

Most of all, all of the ogres were under Rias leadership. Their soldiers would die if it were for Ria.

From your father in Casalia, you will get the title of archduke and establish a grand duchy. Then you will oppose Cordova. So?

I cant manage a country

However, the country called Manesh would likely disappear.

And I would like you to make my son your adopted son. That would preserve Maneshs legitimacy.

(Ah, so thats it.)

Hearing the blunt question, the ministers faces tensed up as expected.

With an exaggerated sigh, Ria shrugged her shoulders and answered.

Towards Rias declaration, the cabinet members faces were aghast.

Its no good even if its a handsome youth that looks like a beautiful girl?

Towards her hardcore declaration of homosexuality, the cabinet members were drawing away.

Well, I dont mind living in the same residence for political reasons, but dont expect anything for the night. For that, give me a bride.

Since this countrys governing bodys average age was relatively young, there seemed to be people who couldnt overlook it.

The queen also said something unreasonable.

She looked behind her.

Carla, will you do it?

At that moment, the assembly hall blew up.

Carla-dono is the only one that cant!

Better yet, please marry her majesty!

At any rate, Carla still wasnt married even now because of them sabotaging each others attempts. As for Ria, she couldnt help but saying GJ though.

Man?

Isnt it fine?

This could even be a reward!

(Oi oi, their speech suddenly turned towards something incredible.)

Everyones gazes were collected on Carla.

As your highness desires.

It was a political and diplomatic stage.

Although a person at the level of a cabinet member would naturally become an ambassador, Carlos would be travelling with them. The purpose was to tell a detailed story to Rias royal father of what happened after going out to travel.

Although it was arranged that he would be going together with them as a representative from the ogres, Gig was exempted from this. The main problem was that he just didnt understand political conversations. They would pick up someone from the ogre area on the way.

Although it would be best if Ria herself went, she had to do things like getting acquainted with the domestic aristocracy and negotiate with foreign ambassadors. She had a ton of work to do.

I swear on my pride as a knight.

Carlos declared that while trembling slightly.

And so, the two left Manesh.

Shizuna called out from behind Ria. Thinking about it, those two had always been with her the whole time shed been travelling.

Lonely huh will you comfort me?

Being hugged as though she were gently being wrapped up, Shizunas face reddened.

Though Ria and her comrades moved into the residence that Carla owned, there werent many chanced to meet with her.

The periods where Serge was away also increased. He was contributing towards the development of the queens magic weaponry. There were also a lot of cases where he received magic instruction from Guinevere herself.

Consequently, Ria was always with Shizuna and Gig, but

As for Ria and Shizuna, they shared a bedroom.

She participated in the knights training, and although there were few scornful aimed towards her since she displayed her skill, she didnt think that being thought of as someones lover was shameful.

Meeting Ria, although she knew what making love to someone was, she didnt really feel like a homosexual.

When she had little time, she would kiss her chick, whisper sweet words into her ear, and sleep.

Since Carla and Ria didnt share beds, Shizuna was relieved. Though Carla was her legal wife, it couldnt be helped since it was a problem of social status.

When Carla was settled into the position as Rias wife, Ria spoke to her.

That wont happen.

Carla made that assertion with her usual calm smile.

On the evening of such a day.

That wasnt her goal. Her goal was to get out of the castle.

Stopping on a small street, there was a maiden with flaxen hair wearing a hood.

After complaining like that, Asuka started talking.

The upheaval had began.