Chapter 442. Scales of Merchant and Conscience (8) +Birth (1)
“…That means it’s not a natural phenomenon.”
[Isn’t that natural? If he had gathered that many talented people, by any means…]
“Yes, he was artificially born.”
It can’t be a coincidence.
In other words, I don’t know what kind of strategy he used, but somehow he made the reincarnated people here… and reborn at a certain time.
“Hmm…. And recently, have more reincarnated people been born here?”
[You’re already convinced.]
“Yes, because we have the situation figured out.”
Concerned, I instructed them to look at the list of people in the Kingdom of Ernesia separately through a personal route.
Of course, it is not possible to look at all birth records like in modern society.
It is only in cities of a certain size or properly managed villages that proper ledgers exist.
However, there are signs of unusual disappearance in a few places.
That too in the last 50 years.
“There may have been more reincarnated people.”
[I don’t know if that’s the case. Ha ha ha ha ha. That must be really troublesome.]
“My words.”
Maybe the enemy will increase even more.
Reincarnated people aren’t the only gentle and common-sense cultured people like me.
Among them, there are more guys like Keigin who want to set things up on their own.
I don’t know how many more will increase.
If this continues, I’ll be bothered. I’ll be really bothered.
“…what the hell is that damn bastard up to?”
The saying that no one knows what’s inside the madman is exactly right.
Why on earth did he randomly increase the number of reincarnated people without any countermeasures?
There is no way that even I could know what was going on in the head of that crazy guy, Harial.
What are you trying to do by increasing the number of reincarnated people?
Caduceus, a coalition of reincarnated people around the same time.
The place where the reincarnated people who follow Harial and the humans who follow them like gods gather under their management.
From the central castle balcony, Harial looked down as usual with dry eyes.
“The world cannot be ruled by one person.”
“…What are you saying all of a sudden?”
The person who had nothing to do said something out of the blue, and the trainer who had come to report the after-action after taking care of chores near him frowned.
What I was reporting on was also a related topic.
What the trainer reported was the location of the additionally confirmed reincarnations.
Basically, the Reincarnated League goes into investigation when a remarkable human is found, and when it is confirmed as a reincarnated person, Harial himself goes to greet them.
In the case of Arell Ernesia, I was just postponing contact with him because I happened to be hostile to him.
He had said before that the reason why Harial had to visit him was to directly understand his thoughts.
In my opinion, it’s a minimum of sincerity or something.
by the way.
“so? What are you saying all of a sudden?”
“Anyway, that’s it. To develop the world, we need pioneers to lead it accordingly. However, no matter how powerful you are, you cannot do it alone.”
“It takes a number of compatriots to lead the least fools.”
“Even if you say that…
” “So please understand even if it’s cumbersome. Don’t make a stupid face.”
The meaning is understood by the public.
In any world, the land mass is never narrow.
No matter how advanced a system is built or efficiency pursued, it is nonsense for one person to rule the world as a whole.
But what if there are compatriots who join the ideology, even if not to that extent, even to the extent of his feet?
What if he makes them practice the true meaning of existence of reincarnated beings he claims throughout the world?
It would be possible to achieve the ruling system he wants.
Because of that, Harial is forcibly summoning reincarnated people to this planet for a certain period of time.
That is something she already knew.
“Since the story just came out, a question.”
“Hmm something?”
“Can’t you specify the range in which those reincarnated people will be born?”
Investigating all over the world every time is a chore.
As a result, there are bound to be people like Arel who escape their eyes and increase their power or power beyond a certain level.
It would be less troublesome to go scouting if the range in which they were born was limited.
“It is difficult even for me.”
However, Hariel smiled bitterly and shook his head.
In fact, summoning a reincarnated person now is an act that has gone far beyond the taboo.
It cannot be finely tuned beyond that.
“It’s a job that you all need to work hard for.”
“Wow…. so shameless.”
In a toneless voice, she quietly protested the cost of passing on this nuisance.
“A little more effort, please. I plan to close again within a few months anyway.”
“already? Isn’t it earlier than expected?”
It’s not like he’s constantly interfering with the world and summoning reincarnated people.
Periodically he calls in and then releases the means again and again.
It is also because his strength cannot last before the taboo.
And why he wants to quit it ahead of schedule.
If you think about it, there is only one thing that comes to mind right away.
“To prepare for Arell Ernesia?”
“That’s it. Shouldn’t we act slowly as we declared war?”
The understanding with Arel Ernesia has already completely broken down.
If we don’t deal with him, we won’t be able to achieve this man’s goal.
It was because the trainer had surely heard the voice of Areel Ernesia condemning Herial at that time.
The problem is his skills.
The number of reincarnations to reveal to oneself is 101 times in total this time.
Considering that Heriel is number 100.
And considering that he has been here for a thousand years, he is an equal enemy.
In the end, he must have considered Arell a sincere threat and decided to fight with all his might.
That’s why he’s deliberately trying to preserve his power.
“…The pros and cons are really great… this means. It’s good to increase compatriots. Conversely, the number of enemies also increases.”
“…What a self-sufficient gain.”
It wasn’t just Ernesia who had a different understanding from him, if I had to question it.
Most of those who were hostile to him were disposed of right where they were scouting, but a few reincarnated people who couldn’t make a decision at that time are still gnashing their teeth at him.
“So, I need to sort things out right now.
A thousand years ago, I neglected it and ended up getting hurt.”
He raised the corners of his mouth, saying that he had no intention of making mistakes like in the past this time.
And as a trainer, it is bound to feel really annoying.
Anyway, it means that something really troublesome will happen soon.
“Make sure you and your fellow countrymen are prepared.”
It’s a war.
It is also a dispute between reincarnated people.
That would happen, I would say, moving now.
“All planning will be done in the ‘center’.”
Birth ⑴
“The progress is smooth.”
The attending physician at the castle bowed his head heavily and said so to Pena and me.
She is a doctor on duty at my estate.
Her job is to stay in the castle and take care of the health of the people living in the castle, including me and Pena.
I don’t have anything to do with her.
Those who stay in the castle, including Pena, are often beholden to her.
Especially now.
“Otherwise, I don’t think there is any problem.”
She said the results of the examination again.
According to the results of the examination, Pena quietly smiled as if she was relieved and carefully stroked her abdomen.
Everywhere I looked, I could see a sufficiently swollen stomach.
Even the clothes I usually wear are more loose-fitting, so lately I feel more like a pregnant woman.
It means there is not much left.
“Right. I’m glad.”
I also put my hand on her shoulder and said so.
“Good job.”
“no.”
She lowered her head and replied.
Even though she is a doctor, her skill is mostly about diagnosing opponents with magic.
This is because medicine here focuses on magic rather than technology.
I heard that the Wizard Doma Tower, which majors in medicine, produces a separate department.
Dia also knows how to use simple healing magic, but what she uses and what the doctor uses are fundamentally different.
Unlike ordinary wizards, doctors are decisively different in that they focus only on medical magic.
Literally a specialist in treatment.
Basically, everyone is healthy, so she rarely goes out, but after Pena’s pregnancy was confirmed, she became very busy.
She checks her condition almost every day, calculates the schedule until childbirth, and prepares accordingly.
I need to find a midwife soon.
Well, I need to ask for advice, so it doesn’t seem like he’s usually busy.
That is why she is not vigilant and constantly pays attention and checks.
I too have some respect for her efforts.
Wherever you go, no matter how different your skills are, doctors are great.
“Have you had any particular discomfort lately?”
“Yeah, I don’t think there is any problem. My back hurts a bit and it’s heavy though. I think it’s okay because everyone helps.”
“Even so, you have to be careful. If you feel any problem, you should call someone right away.”
“Yes, I will.”
“Don’t worry about that. Everyone is watching, nervously in case this troublemaker makes a mistake.”
When I jokingly say this, Pena sneakily pokes my side with her elbow.
I’ve been strangely missing my car these days.
“There is no problem with Pena-sama’s condition, and it has been confirmed that the two children are growing up smoothly. Even after it is natural, you should not be careless, but if it continues like this, it is expected that you will give birth smoothly and as scheduled.”
“Yes, I understand. A lot of work. I hope you will continue to work hard until then.”
“Of course. And…
after that, the doctor went back after giving a few requests.
And only then did Pena let out a sigh as if she had let go of her tension.
“Phew…. I think other people are more upset than me.”
“It’s because you’re so clumsy.
Everyone said they were nervous that they might fall.”
“Isn’t that enough?”
Pena pursed her lips and protested.
A salamander, a gnome, and an undine continue to reside at her feet.
“It seems like you are looking at something. You didn’t call me out, did you?”
“Yeah, they come out often these days? Could it have anything to do with it?”
“Maybe.”
Spirits are different from simple familiars.
It itself is an energy body with a will.
Of course, just because you signed a contract, it’s not something that can be operated simply by coming and going.
Perhaps the spirits are also considering their contractors in their own way.
Maybe she noticed a change during pregnancy and knew that something happened to the contractor.
Of course, this is a hypothesis, so there is no confirmation.
In the first place, I’ve never even heard of a spirit protecting a pregnant woman.
I don’t think there’s a problem with them because their moves are infinitely close to good intentions.
“Oh right. Come to think of it, I heard that there were presents sent here and there yesterday?”
“that? I heard you.”
