Battle Preparations

Before even an hour had passed since I submitted the Quodennets investigation report, an emergency meeting was convened.

I hurried with Hiyori to the conference room in the Kingdom Parliament Building, only to be skewered by the stern gazes of the Rus Kingdom's important people lined up inside. I closed the door and about-faced.

For a moment, I felt as though not only my stomach but my entire abdomen had been punched full of holes.

This is attempted murder! I told you I can't deal with people!

"Hiyori, could you compile the minutes and tell me about them once the meeting's over?"

"Yes, wait in the room. It looks like this will take a while, but I want to have dinner with you."

"Okay. I'll make dinner."

"No, wait, wait, Dali-san. Please wait. I'll send everyone else away."

While I was entrusting the diplomacy to Hiyori outside the door, Her Majesty the Queen hurried out of the conference room and pleaded with me.

Because the matter was so serious, she had gathered the important figures from the Ministry of Military Affairs, the Ministry of Magic, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Apparently, the discussion could not proceed without the single most important person: me...