That's Why I Decided to Become a Miser (3)

"That's right. Kururu, couldn't you bring a few people from the castle who have nothing to do? Even if we can't pay them, if you explain the situation, there shouldn't be a problem bringing along off-duty soldiers or servants with time on their hands, right?"

At that, Kagami clapped his hands as if an idea had just occurred to him and made the suggestion.

"I... don't think that's possible. Even if it's to prevent an all-out war with the demons... knowing my father..."

As she said this, Kururu fell silent, looking somewhat gloomy. Seeing her expression, Kagami more or less understood what she meant, turned his head sharply, and looked back at Takako.

"I suppose it can't be helped... Still, there may be a way, even at this point."

Takako said with a sigh, perhaps having understood as well.

The people of the kingdom were the ones who had originally encouraged them to kill demons and monsters. So if they explained the situation and asked for help to avert an all-out war with the demons, they'd just be sent packing, with the kingdom saying it was ready to fight one.

It would be cruel to make Kururu, who was only just beginning to understand the relationship between demons and humans, ask for help when the answer was already obvious.

"So? What kind of method do you have in mind, Takako-san?"

Alice asked, her eyes full of expectation, looking at Takako, who was as dependable as ever...