White Gyaru Tania Halts the Fight
"Today I was planning to keep things civil while laying the groundwork, but I never expected it to turn out like this." Senia had essentially scored an own goal with that self-destruct. The idea itself wasn't bad, but she'd underestimated me far too much. Without Lady Perpena around, this wasn't the kind of event that could be salvaged……
『Oppa~! This is fine, right~!』
"Well done. I didn't think you'd actually copy my curse. Thanks to you, we suppressed her cleanly without leaving any scars. Your acting right after appearing was excellent too—full marks."
『Ehehehe~♡』
Now then, what to do about this. I'd ended up cornering Servilia, but from an image standpoint it wasn't good at all. No matter how you looked at it, it was like openly confessing to the royal family, "I'm still holding a grudge." Now that I'd revealed the Great Spirit card, they couldn't lay a hand on me, but if I used this to demand "Listen to me," it would be outright rebellion…
"What should I do… I brought it up without thinking, but it's still not good…"
『You said the acting was good, so why isn't it good~?』
"The acting was good, but I'm still one step short. Not everyone around here is on my side, and once the mood settles, people will calm down. Then someone will rationally scold me, saying it's not right to treat Princess Servilia that way."
『But they started it~!』
"That's exactly the problem…"
I hadn't thought this was a recoverable event, but that brat Senia had to pick a fight… Was it because Sigrid tried to prove her loyalty that things escalated? The way she stepped forward made me get carried away without realizing it…
『—Indeed, just as you said, this isn't an event to taste right now. This is the woman who has already been humiliated twice in front of everyone, starting from the broken engagement. In the end she'll taste her own disgrace, but now is too soon.』
"You were here?"
『I just returned. I've been busy with welcoming guests. I also had to sow seeds for the next event.』
"Sorry to bother you while you're busy… Really, is there any clever way to handle this atmosphere? I'm worried it might spiral into something I can't control. My toes are practically itching right now…"
『Rest assured. My flag management is perfect. She'll appear soon.』
"Oh."
While I was groping SoroR's chest and resting my chin on my hand, it happened.
"──Let's pause that story for a moment, shall we!"
"Eh…"
Servilia's face was lifted, and a woman appeared as if shielding her.
"Reaaally now~! Grown adults ganging up on a little girl and radiating killing intent! Even if others forgive such villainy, I won't~☆"
Platinum-blonde hair with far lower saturation than SoroR's gold, paired with fox-like smiling eyes and blue irises. Side tail, huh… It's a hairstyle that doesn't suit just anyone, yet it looked incredibly good on her. Maybe a white gyaru? From the nail art alone, that vibe came through… The piercings in her ears and the choker around her neck were striking too. The type of white gyaru you'd see in male-oriented subculture who seems "kind even to otaku." Maybe because of that image, the white dress she wore also looked like cosplay.
"Who might you be?"
"Ehem~! No need to hide it! I'm the representative of Shapel! Third Princess Tania! Servilia's super best friend and childhood friend~! Please treat me kindly from now on~☆ Peace! Peace!"
She made a hand heart with one hand, and light seemed to sparkle every time she smiled. Was that a solar aura or something? She hadn't even said anything yet, but positive power was radiating from her entire body… Way too intense for an uncle who pulls all-nighters…!
『Eh, you don't like her?』
"It's not that I dislike her, but we're incompatible. My dick reacts, but if I keep her around, something important will definitely get shaved off."
『Is that so? Well, you do have a decadent personality. You work hard at the job itself, but you're probably insensitive to trends.』
"Could you please stop with that cold analysis? I'm going to die here??"
『An unexpected side. She might be a little cute…』
Lady Perpena, who somehow ended up gaining favor no matter what I said, was beside the point—Tania's appearance had cleared the air.
"First of all, you people are the problem too! The Great Spirit isn't even leaving yet, so stop making such a fuss! Out~! Out~!"
"B-But Lady Tania… This is a matter concerning the entire region…"
"It will have a huge impact on the war and the whole world!"
"That's exactly why we need to discuss such a major issue carefully! The Spirit herself said it! When asking someone for something, do it politely! Asking for something on a first meeting is already a problem, but pushing such a big issue on top of that! Out~!"
"Ah, out…"
"And! If Servilia or Senia did something wrong, the first thing to do is apologize! They're much younger than all of you, and they're girls—none of you are acting like adults! What do you think the face of each nation is supposed to be! That's why—out~!"
"Out……"
"Y-Yes, out it is…"
"Indeed… Calling a princess's behavior disgraceful or whatever wasn't something we should have said…"
"Right~?! There's plenty of time, time to get close to the Great Spirit, and if we know the location, we can just ask the head of the house to visit often! While we're at it, all five great nations can gather and discuss! Instead of pushing things through like this, holding a proper meeting about the future is essential~! That's what being an adult means, right~☆"
"Yes, you're absolutely right…"
"She's not an object. That's exactly why she got angry."
"Lastly, the main culprit who's still here! Lord Cornelius too! Sneakily egging on the Great Spirit is out~! I know you're angry, but this makes it impossible to laugh it off~!!"
So it came down to me in the end. I awkwardly raised both hands.
"Yes yes, out. Things really did get too big."
"Even Lord Roman…"
By joining this flow myself, the matter was settled for now. Hmm, I really can't match that kind of decisiveness. Whether it's having a big heart or some innate quality that makes people follow her.
『You can't do it, can you.』
"You're out too, Lady Perpena!"
『Even if you copy her, it doesn't suit you. You're embarrassed yourself.』
"………"
Tch. Regretting that I'd copied her for no reason, I reached out my hand.
"Is that enough now?"
"These are people who will formally visit again in the name of their nations later. We'll meet again then, so making a worse impression than this won't benefit anyone. Servilia… They started it, so I want to say something to Princess Senia, but overlooking it is also the adult response."
"I don't know what it means, but if Oppa says it's fine, then it's fine~!"
SoroR returned to sword form. Mm, that familiar grip. As expected, a sword too precious to lend to others—I quickly sheathed it.
"Lord Roman."
"Now that it's settled, go handle the commotion on the first floor."
"This commotion is because of Lady SoroR. There are many spirit researchers, and words alone won't convince them."
"Later, I'll officially recruit people who want to meet SoroR. Tell them to come back then. Make it clear that anyone who causes trouble here will never get to meet her again. I'll leave the selection criteria to each nation—prove they're worthy."
"If we leave it to them, the selection will definitely be biased."
"Just because we're recruiting doesn't mean we'll accept everyone. It's obvious how those small fries would act. I'll allow that much leeway. Do it."
"…Understood. I'll go clean it up right away."
After Sigrid withdrew, I stood up as well. Tania, was it? Her name was similar to Senia's, so it might get confusing. Anyway, thanks to her the commotion had been resolved, so maybe I'd wrap things up here for today.
"Lady Tania. There's a room inside, so let's talk there."
"OK~! Servilia, Senia, you two come too!"
""Ehhh…""
"No 'ehhh'! Since we're here, we should talk properly, clear up the misunderstandings, and end this! Come on, hurry!"
"Auuu~! I get it! I get it already!"
"Stop pulling my earrr~!"
Right after entering the inner room, Senia bowed her head, and with SoroR pretending to accept it, the matter ended. "It's not time to eat yet"—that was the shared opinion between me and Lady Perpena, so there was no disagreement. However, just as expected… when the conversation was wrapping up, the ever-positive girl Tania suddenly brought this up.
"I was late coming up to the second floor because I was talking with the head maid~! But then Servilia and Senia were causing trouble! And the people around were scolding them! They were really super mad~?!"
"That was our fault, but the head maid—you mean the woman who was supporting Cornelius together with Nigilia?"
"Yeah. Today's goal was information gathering, so I showed my face there first."
"You're saying that right in front of me."
"Ah! Tania was being honest~?! I didn't do anything bad, so forgive me~! Wehehe~☆"
"……It's fine. So what did you talk about?"
"When I said I wanted to hear stories about the head of the house, she told me all sorts of things~! Because of what happened with Servilia, it's a bit awkward to set foot in the academy or something?"
"Mmm, if I bring that up right after Senia bowed her head, my position will…"
"Anyway, since it's come to this, I'm going to the academy! When that happens, come meet the head of the house too! If Tania sticks right by your side, no one will be able to glare at you! How about it~☆"
She seemed to be trying to drop the honorifics. Plus this friendliness… She was a national representative, after all. She wasn't completely without ulterior motives, but…
…Maybe I should shake Servilia up while I'm at it too.
"Fine, fine, let's drop the formalities."
"Ah, was that too much after all? Somehow, all the peers who talk with Tania end up feeling that way~?!"
"Talking with you drains my energy. Then, the place for meeting SoroR later will be the academy. That makes sense in terms of purpose, and I need to restore my reputation anyway."
"Oh! That's great~! Ah, but girl fights are intense, so even Tania can't cover for that~☆"
"I can't fix that part, so stop lecturing me… Still, I have no intention of fighting Princess Servilia. Earlier I just got heated up too. Well, I do want to humiliate her, but I should at least maintain some decency."
"L-Lord Roman? Since we've reached this point, why don't we talk more……"
"I'll go to the academy with SoroR later. The guests must be impatient, so I'll go announce it now. You should enjoy the banquet with your sister too."
"I said let's talk~!"
"We can talk whenever we have time. I'm not in the mood for that right now."
"Uuuu~!"
"Aah~! Servilia got rejected~☆"
"Shut up! Who got rejected! Senia, this is all because you did something stupid! Is it a problem that I was named after Tania! You've become just as much of a troublemaker as this guy!"
"Ugek?! W-Well, I was influenced by Tania-nee, but I also did it for my sister in my own way…!"
Ignoring the farce coming from behind, I stepped outside. After the banquet they'd reconcile, fight, then reconcile again—so their feelings must be complicated too. Roll around on the bed for a while, you foolish princess.
『Next target is that woman. Beneath that bright impression, what kind of desires does she have? She might fall surprisingly easily.』
"Having too many dependent types isn't fun either. Maybe we should go for something bittersweet?"
『Dating that bright one, huh. How enviable.』
Oh my… Lady Perpena really is something.
"Still, the number one is Lady Perpena."
『Flattery will get you nowhere. I say it every time, but I really do get wet. If you keep increasing the number of demands, this body will become addicted to your cock, so you should speak coldly instead.』
"That's difficult."
『Anyway, while drying this vulgarly wet hole, I'll go check other places. There are clearly many delicious events waiting. If I manage them well, they'll ripen nicely someday…』
"Then I'll proceed with the announcement as planned."
『Mm.』
Starting with the sensation of Lady Perpena slipping out of the shadows, at the edge of the second floor overlooking the first floor, I announced the upcoming schedule. An opportunity to meet the Great Spirit SoroR and conduct research. That alone made everyone cheer.
*
──Meanwhile.
In a corner of the banquet hall where excitement still hadn't subsided after Roman's story, two women with completely opposite personalities stood together.
"What do you think~?"
The violet witch who had been pointed at by Senia earlier asked in a low voice. Right beside her stood the Regent of Sadat, her ebony skin fully exposed—someone even standing next to whom felt presumptuous.
"Small-minded. Pretending to have a large vessel, but in truth petty. Weak against impulsive actions and emotional. Aside from the fact that what he holds is too great to covet recklessly, that individual doesn't seem to have any particular value."
"How harsh~"
"But as a male, he's usable. I saw what was visible through his clothes earlier—it was unpleasantly large. If he can handle such a vigorous child freely, then it's not just for show. Perhaps he could even teach me what a woman is."
"Hehehe… What about the King~?"
"That useless thing is no different from before—dried up. A boring man who only has his mouth. Look, thanks to him my work increased and my silk-like skin has become rough."
"You're still beautiful though~… Look~… The water droplets are bouncing off, aren't they~?"
"Don't splash water on someone else's body as you please. In any case, that one is ultimately a useless man except for his lower half. Look at his state—a Great Spirit in such a vulgar form. It seems like he's been bewitched by lust…… No, if his lower half is that capable, should I revise my evaluation? In any case, he's difficult to assess."
"Hehehehe… Hihihihihihi……"
"You look extremely pleased… Did you perhaps discover something I don't know?"
"Yeees… I felt a very strange power… I came thinking maybe it was a kindred spirit, buuut……"
"A curse, then. So?"
"Perhaps it's above mine~? Not just one level, but… the rank or the race itself is on a different level~… Hehehe… Hehehehet……"
"That's unexpected. I thought there was no one on this land who could use curses better than you. Then I really do need to revise my evaluation?"
"Don't you think so~? Even if he looks foolish on the outside… the blade he's holding is extremely sharp~…?"
"Well, even a seven-year-old child can kill an adult if they hold a knife, so it's best to be cautious of such things."
"That's not what I meant, but…… Weeeell, anyway, please be careful too, Lady Sadat~? I know you want the Great Spirit, but… it's not time to ruin things yet~?"
"I can't give a definite answer."
"Lady Sadaaat~?"
Her yellow eyes curved. Already adorned with gold makeup that made her eyes shine, it looked extremely seductive.
"Think about it. No matter how you look at it, that thing is too much for a nobody. No matter how precious a jewel is, if the person wearing it is worthless, its value drops. Moreover, he's displaying that precious thing in such an easily snatchable place—how much would that make mouths water."
"No matter how I think about it, it's the pattern of ruining everything and falling~!"
"How insolent. Do you think I would make a mistake like some fool?"
"Your nose is so high it could stab your own butt~… Wanting it to be broken soon—is that because of my jealousy?"
"Your jealousy is perfectly justified. After all, other women look at me the same way. However, an impossible wish. This nose isn't low enough to be broken by the jealousy of nobodies. Even so, if you want to break it, it has to be something that unreasonable—otherwise it's impossible."
"Haa…"
"If you understand, then cast the divination. With your level of skill, you should at least get a glimpse of how this matter will unfold."
"Divination, huh~… It's not that accurate~…"
"Enough complaints. Just do it."
"Yeeees…"
She took out a bead from her ample chest and waved her hand. A bead, divination—purely pseudoscience. Even Sadat, who was making her do it, didn't seem to truly believe in it, or perhaps was just doing it for amusement…
"I can see it a little now~?"
"It means you didn't die. Then what is the future me doing?"
"Weeell… You look like you're in a very good mood~?"
"…Is that all?"
"Y-You look like you're laughing very vulgarly~… Is this really Lady Sadat?"
"……? Me, laughing vulgarly?"
"Well, you're laughing first… Maybe something really good happened~…?"
Scratching her head while staring intently at the crystal, the faintly visible future quickly disappeared. It was as if someone had covered it.
"If she's laughing, that's enough. There hasn't been anything joyful enough to laugh loudly for a while, but if she obtained the Great Spirit, laughing like that wouldn't be strange."
"Is this right~… Is it really Lady Sadat… laughing like that~…?"
"What do you take me for. Some call me a goddess, but I'm clearly a human child. There are plenty of times to laugh. Especially when you do something foolish, laughter overflows."
"Ugh… Maybe that wasn't it after all~…"
"Enough. First, let's wrap up matters in our home country and return again. I need to send word to them as well, so as usual, I'll send you as the special envoy. Charm them well."
"Yeees… While I'm at it, I'll learn more curses too~…"
"No need to say it. You're only good at that much anyway."
"Hehehe, how strict~…"
The two left the still-noisy second-floor banquet hall and moved on. Watching them from afar was one lovely evil god.
"──I'll make sure Shetka can't move for a while♡"
Even while her beloved man was turning his eyes toward other women, she was still working hard on flag management.