Chapter 180 The New Queen And The New Head Manager
"――Congratulations, Your Majesty."
"Your Majesty, welcome back! Thank you so much."
"Thank you. Though I am of mixed blood and still inexperienced, I hope to learn and grow to be a good ruler with everyone's support."
First, we witness the inauguration ceremony of the new queen held in the morning.
"It seemed pretty normal, huh?"
"Yeah. Except for the change in robes?"
Kumeiriana-san has become the new queen. But since the entire royal family is captured, Madam Histozeira of Marquis Regilade is acting as her close aide.
Essentially, this country is not just a Wolf-Human tribe's nation but a Dog-Human tribe's as well. Kumeiriana-san only has half Wolf-Human blood. So, it's not surprising to have a Dog-Human woman as her close aide.
After attending the ceremony, we headed to the shrine. There, there were rows of people waiting for treatment. The one managing the line was Geneus-san, who had just become the new Count. He took over the old Count's mansion as is. All the magic stones he had hidden were transferred to the royal family. He plans to dispose of tasteless furniture, clothes, jewelry, and the like.
"We've been waiting for you. Sorry, but please take care of us."
"Yeah, yeah. I'm used to it, so let's get started."
"Yep, yep. So, Maya will take care of this side. Please go ahead."
We had arranged it beforehand, with the left for mild cases and the right for more serious conditions. They were lined up like that. Since we had also been treating people in a temporary tent village, we would probably be able to finish up with this number of people.
"Okay, let's start on this side too. Please, go ahead."
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"Thank you very much."
"No problem. So, this is Geneus-san's mansion, right?"
"That's right."
"Sorry for the rush."
Geneus-san, who has now become a Count, is in charge of managing the shrine and distributing drinking water. Since he changed from selling to distributing, some preparation is needed.
We move to the Count's mansion and see a large water container. It's incredibly huge, more like a stone water tank with dimensions of about 5m (16.4ft) in height, width, and length. There are four of them. Even considering 25 tons, it adds up to 100 tons. It seems quite heavy - or more like a rip-off.
"How's this, Maya-chan?"
"Mmm, 3%?"
"No good. But I guess they used someone with the Healing Attribute to detoxify this, right?"
"Yeah. Probably something similar to what the Foolish King used to do."
Maya-chan mentions, referring to the former king of Daioraden.
"Exactly."
The amount of water is so much that even the Magic Tool can't keep up properly. Anyway, I remove the box Magic Tool and take out a holy silver staff to dip into the water.
"'Detoxify,' how's that?"
"Oh wow. One shot, big brother. 0%"
"Hmm, did the effect increase? Or this staff here."
"Yeah. Well, let's quickly finish the rest."
"Okay. Let's do it then."
I detoxified the remaining tank and got ready. I think this will last for quite a few days.
I handed the holy silver staff to Maya-chan, completing the task. I don't need it for now, so I usually have her take it out of the inventory only in times like this. By the way, Maya-chan seems to use it during treatments. She said something about it being effective just by placing it on knee?
"Alright, now it's up to you, Geneus-san. When I come back from Watterhill's, I'll teach you the next steps."
"Understood. Well then, have a good trip."
"Yep, see you later."
"Okay then."
Maya and I rode on Centrena and Alesion to the Ensgard Duke's mansion. After having lunch, we had a meeting over tea.
"Jam-san, how is it?"
Even though I was just a substitute, I became the actual head manager, so Jam-san became my directly subordinate.
"Yes. The preparations to establish a branch at Wareels are ready. We will use the old Baron's mansion as it is. The construction will only involve the outer walls, so the work is expected to be completed in a few days."
"Then when we come back, it will be done, right?"
"Yes."
"Maya-chan."
"Yeah. So, judging from Mahiru-chan's report in Swiglefen, it seems like staying for one day will be enough."
"I see. So if we treat people together, it'll only take half a day, right?"
"Yes. It'll be a day trip."
"Understood. Then we'll go to Watterhill, how many days do you think the treatment will take?"
"Yes. Based on the message from Hifumicho (flying bird), it seems to be about three days."
"In that case, it's just under two days. Rosalier-san, what do you think?"
"I have to oversee the re-education of the unit and Her Majesty Queen Myla's relocation. So, would it be alright if I stay behind this time?"
"Please, I know it must be tough with everything going on."
"No, it's fine. If anything comes up, I'll inform you via Hifumicho."
Rosalier-san also got a Hifumicho. And about the unit, it consists of former Berberiguru-san's subordinates, including ninja and maid teams, totaling ten members. When Jam-san asked, 'Can't something be done about it?', I ended up handing over part of it.
Rosalier-san is going to re-educate them to control them, probably forming maid and butler teams.
"Maya-chan, is this enough for you?"
"Thank you, Mom (Danna)."
Maya-chan is holding tightly onto something. She's also sniffing around. She received a bento box for lunch to have while going out and coming back. She's putting it into her inventory.
"Please come back as soon as possible, okay?"
"It's okay. My house is right here. Myla-san."
Since Mother, who was originally the first in line for the throne, became the acting queen of this country, it seems like the queen's girlfriend has lightened her load a bit. Her expression has become softer than before. Even though she holds the title of queen, she's essentially equal to a princess.
She was supposed to attend Kumeiriana-san's inauguration ceremony, but this time she's skipping it. She'll attend the ceremony next year. After all, Ensgard is like the parent company, so that's how things are in Wareels now.
"Myla-oneesan, I'm off now!"
"Take care, Maya-chan. Be careful."
She's sniffing around again. Isn't that becoming disrespectful soon? I think it's okay though.
"Rosalier-oneesan, I'm heading out."
"Yes. Take care. Please look after Tatsuma-sama."
Rosalier-san skillfully dodges Maya-chan's playful attacks. Oh wow, Maya-chan got defeated with just a head pat. Is this the power of adults?
"Mii-cchan, please—"
"Yes, take care."
"Ber-san, I'm going."
"As you wish."
"Well then, Alesion-tan, shall we go?"
'Guu'
Mother and Mom see us off from the mansion's entrance. With Rosalier-san and Her Majesty Queen Myla bidding farewell, I decide to take off too.
"Well then, I'm off. Centrena, let's go."
'Kuu'
It's roughly a 10-day to 2-week journey. It's going to be quite a challenging schedule, huh?
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