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31.1. Conspiracy Is Like A Probing Of One's Belly, Isn't It?
Thanks to my magic, word spread that there were dragon heads even in the city's every nook and cranny, leading to an unbelievable number of residents gathering at the Viscount Veil Road's mansion.
Observing the scene from the window, Orthros furrowed his brow and summoned the soldiers.
"This is getting out of hand. We have no choice. Erect fences around the dragon heads so that people can circulate around them without directly touching them and prepare for a tour around the dragon!"
"Yes, sir!"
As Orthros efficiently instructed the soldiers, they quickly appeared around the dragon, pounding stakes into the ground and completing the route.
Then, the most important knight stood deliberately in front of the gate, brandishing a plank.
"Hear ye! By the mercy of the Bayle Road Marcher, dragon viewing is permitted from here forth! However! Do not linger! Adhere to the speed instructed by our soldiers, and avoid shameful acts like doubling up! Show the baron the courtesy of his subjects!"
With the slow opening of the gate, soldiers appeared from nowhere to desperately restrain the residents rushing into the route.
"Don't push! Line up! Maintain the attitude of the Viscount Veil Road's subjects!"
Whether it was a knight or a captain, a soldier in imposing armor shouted, but it had little effect.
Well, at least the spectators stopped fighting.
With the military in motion, order returned to the front of the mansion, but in turn, a large procession formed on the main street.
Soldiers frantically closed off side streets to create a flow, managing to somewhat escape the initial chaotic state, albeit noisily.
Orthros, I'm sorry.
Summoned by the soldiers, when I returned to the hall, everyone was back in their seats.
"Father, wouldn't it have been better to charge an admission fee for the tour?"
"If we did that without preparation, it would only add to the confusion. Besides, this achievement should be widely known."
Orthros decisively dismissed Flattan's perfectly reasonable suggestion.
I actually thought charging money would be a good idea, so I admired Orthros's words.
"Well, it's fine. We can leave the rest to Formalhaut."
At Orthros's muttering, Persia's body trembled for a moment.
Huh? Wasn't Persia's last name Formalhaut?
"Kyle. It was splendid to slay such a dragon. The human territory will expand again because of this."
"Yes! Thank you very much!"
"Let's also thank everyone who supported Kyle."
"Yes, sir! We are truly grateful!"
It was Alfred and Persia who answered without hesitation. Leafan and I hurriedly bowed as well.
"In the reports, it was said that the population of the new settlement has exceeded a thousand."
"Yes. The construction of houses has reached its limit, and although we have temporarily stopped new recruitments that we used to do in large cities, there is still a constant stream of visitors."
"It's an achievement beyond expectations. Well then, let's continue governance—"
Though Zaid was visibly grinding his teeth, he couldn't intervene and was glaring at Kyle with a flushed face.
Hmph. He probably can't say anything, considering the dragon's head outside the window and the enthusiasm of the residents surrounding it.
That's what I thought.
Suddenly, the doors to the grand hall opened without warning, and two women in flashy attire entered.
Both of them were incredibly beautiful. They were so beautiful it was intimidating.
One seemed to be in her 30s?
An enchanting woman exuding mature charm.
The other one was about my age, in her early twenties.
She wore a black-themed rose dress.
With her almond-shaped eyes, she was also incredibly beautiful. Her beauty was so overwhelming it gave me chills.
Can humans really become this beautiful?
And both of them were armed with weapons-level chests.
What's that? Melons? Watermelons?
The appearance of these two out-of-place women brought the room to a complete standstill.
"You. Excuse us for a moment."
"Bella, Leila... We are in the middle of an important discussion."
"Of course, we understand."
The enchanting woman, swaying her overly decorated dress (and chest), slowly stood next to Orthros.
(That person is the former second wife, and the current legal wife Bella-sama, and her daughter Leila-sama. She is also the mother of Zaid-niisama.)
While I was dumbfounded, Kyle whispered to me secretly.
Huh? Come to think of it, those two seem to be close in age?
"While I don't think we have the right to meddle in women's affairs... may I offer an opinion? What do you think?"
"Hmm... I suppose."
Orthros replied with a hesitant tone.
Bella-sama, half of her face covered with a fan, directed her gaze only towards Kyle.
"Kyle... your recent achievement is truly remarkable."
"...! Y-Yes! Thank you very much!"
For some reason, Kyle seemed happier than when he was praised by Orthros. What's going on?
"However, it seems the new settlement is rapidly expanding. Isn't it a bit heavy for Kyle now?"
"Th-That's right! As Mother says!"
"Hm?"
At those words, Orthros and his eldest son Flattan's expressions became stern.
"While I understand your point, even so—"
"Fortunately, the new village is adjacent to the area entrusted to Zaid. Zaid, who has already demonstrated his leadership in managing the territory, should be entrusted with its governance."
"Eh?"
"That's a brilliant idea!"
"Madame, as expected of you."
Following Bella's words, Zaid and Black Rose Leila chimed in.
I desperately tried to recall the map.
Indeed, in the vast Viscount Veil Road's domain, it could be said that Zaid's area and Golden Dawn Village were adjacent.
However, in reality, Zaid only oversees the edge of the Border Viscount's domain where humans live, and Golden Dawn Village is just located in a corner of the vast land where humans don't live.
Isn't this argument a bit too far-fetched?
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