Konbini Ossan Volume 11 Chapter 4 — Whereabouts of the Saint
Now then, next is my matter with Saori.
“There’s one more thing I need to discuss, Saori.”
“~Sniff~sniff~sniff~ah~~, yes?”
“Could you stop sniffing and listen seriously for a moment?”
“Understood.”
When I asked, Saori properly stopped sniffing and stepped back for a moment.
“We’ve received an inquiry from the Runegard Kingdom regarding the missing Saint.”
When I said that, Saori finally put on a serious expression.
“So it’s finally come.”
“Yes.”
“Then I suppose this peaceful time is over.”
Saori said this with a lonely tone.
However, I shook my head and denied it.
“No. I’ve already replied that we have not yet located the Saint.”
“Huh?”
“So, will you continue to stay by my side, Saori?”
When I said that, Saori’s eyes welled up slightly, and she smiled.
“Thank you, Yūichi-san.”
“It’s only natural. You are already my wife.”
Saying that, I pulled Saori into an embrace.
“However, it is true that the Kingdom is relying on your power. And it’s also true that I am under suspicion. So we’ll have to resolve this matter little by little.”
“Yes.”
“We’ll gradually seek a compromise with the Kingdom.”
“Yes!”
“So please, don’t worry. I will absolutely not send you back to the Kingdom.”
I held Saori as she cried, gently calming her.
I continued to embrace her until she stopped crying.
After Saori calmed down, I resumed the discussion.
“For now, I plan to prepare various bargaining chips with the Kingdom before revealing your existence. For the Kingdom, their national interests will take priority, so if we offer something appropriate, they should accept it.”
“That makes sense. The Kingdom was more eager to secure the three with combat ability rather than me with healing power. They were especially fixated on Kanehama-kun.”
“Yes. However, the timing is unfavorable. With post-war reconstruction underway, they likely see a Saint with strong healing abilities as a convenient political symbol.”
I laid out my expectations of the Kingdom’s stance.
“So once reconstruction settles down, I plan to begin negotiations with the Kingdom. I’ve already informed Kanehama-kun about this, so he should cooperate.
…
He seems to be steadily increasing his influence within the Kingdom as a Hero, so he should be a strong ally.”
Judging from recent communications with Kanehama and information gathered by Otogi Company’s branches, his position has undoubtedly improved.
From merely a powerful individual to a member of the nobility, he seems to be steadily securing his footing step by step.
“So for now, please stay here with peace of mind, Saori.”
“Yes!”
Saori nodded with a bright smile.
If she can smile like this, then dealing with the Kingdom is not such a bad prospect.
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E/N:
We still bowing down and kowtowing for that incompetent old geezer of a King?? Ossan should already take over the Kingdom ffs. The Demon King is his ally for crying out loud!
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