Chapter 47: The Führer and the Welcome Reception
February 14, 305 Yamato Calendar.
Today is Valentine’s Day. Of course, there is no such thing as Valentine’s Day in the Empire… For the time being, I made chocolate to give to Ayame-san.
I think it’s better to just have fun with the festivals.
To be honest, I had a lot of fun making chocolates, and I couldn’t help but get excited and try to make them heart-shaped…
It’s about what I’m doing right now.
When I calm down and think about it, I should probably be the one on the receiving end.
I’m a guy on the inside.
Hey, Ayame-san. Do you understand that part?
I’m looking forward to White Day, okay?
……Uhm.
None of that Valentine’s Day stuff matters to me.
This is the Empire’s largest trading port――the Imperial Port… On the offshore of the Imperial Port.
We will welcome the leaders of each country aboard the Fugaku, the Fuhrer’s ship, accompanied by the 1st Fleet led by the D-class battleship Fuji.
Yes, today the Imperial Capital will be the site of a conference called the Congress of Human Nations.
Well, the Yamato Empire is just gathering some recently made friends for a discussion. So, yeah.
“Let’s see, that’s the ship from the Kingdom of Londeria, isn’t it? A first-class warship, the Queen Elizabeth, followed by four other warships.”
The ships pass beside the Fugaku I’m on to greet me.
It’s a first-class warship, isn’t it? They are large ships of about 2,000 to 3,000 tons with about 100 cannons mounted on them.
On the deck, an elegant-looking old lady is waving at me. Let’s wave back.
When speaking about Londeria…
“It’s a member of the United Kingdom of Albatross. What about that one?”
“Those are the two 38-cannon frigates ‘Muskel’ of the Kingdom of Balka.”
……Ah, that macho country.
Certainly, the deck workers in the port entry area have a very macho look about them. Doesn’t it feel stuffy with all those muscles?
I was looking at various ships and I thought…
“A lot of them come here, but they all look the same.”
“All of it was built by the Yamato Empire. So the basic design is more or less the same.”
I looked at the ships of the participating countries with Ayame-san, who was flipping through the documents, as she explained them to me, I realized that they were all somewhat similar.
They seem to be trying to differentiate themselves with decorations, but the hull structures are all very similar.
Well, it can’t be helped if everything is made in Yamato.
Even though they are only sailing ships, it is a magnificent spectacle when so many are together. A series of warships and frigates enter the harbor one after another, proudly showing off.
About 2 to 4 ships per country. I would say about 20 ships in total?
“…Even though not much time has passed since the transfer, we’ve managed to build so many ships already.”
“It’s simple. The hull structure is an inexpensive merchant ship structure, and it is a sailing ship without complex engines. As for the armament, the army’s weapons factory had some free time, so it was quick work…”
Hmm.
Oh, it seems that a lady dressed in extravagant clothes on that ship over there is waving at me. Let’s wave back at her.
“Kyaah! Look at her, she’s so cute! I want to pet her!”
S-she wants to pet me? I think just I heard some strange words…
Maybe I misheard because there was a bit of distance? I wonder what it is. Um, could it be that woman with the rococo curly hair might be a dangerous person?
“…That’s Queen Char of Freyd Kingdom.”
Eh, is that so.
Ayame-san, your eyes are scary. She whispers in a low voice, “Wanting to pet my Eryu-san? Should I get rid of her?” Please don’t whisper such a scary thing.
……Don’t be so jealous already. She is so hopeless.
“Oh my, that maid is also pretty cute! I also love maids! I really want to eat her!”
That maid…?
Could it be that… Is she referring to my Ayame-san? Are you targeting for my Ayame-san? Should I dealt with her?
“Eryu-san, you are making a scary face… Are you all right?”
“Yeah, I’m fine. Ayame-san.”
I’ve memorized her face. That person over there. It was Char, right? I also memorized her name perfectly.
If you put your hand on my Ayame-san―― I definitely won’t let you go home alive.
Ahem.
……Next, we have…
It’s another warship, isn’t it? It is a little smaller compared to the first-class warship, more like the second-class warship.
Their number is four.
On the flagship leading the fleet, there was a tall gorilla-like woman on board.
She seems to be mumbling something… I can’t hear it very well from here.
“She keeps saying, is there any good man around?”
“You can hear what she says?”
“It’s lip-reading. It is the custom of a maid.”
The customs of a maid… It seems like it might be not the case.
“So, um…”
“She is Queen Diana of the Kingdom of Lusiya, a military nation that borders the Black Elven Empire. She is a hardcore militant who rose through a coup d’état.”
“You can tell that by just looking at her.”
Because she’s scary. No matter how you look at it.
And then…
“Eryu-san, that’s the last ship. Luna Kingdom’s first-class warship, Luna, and four others. The king’s name is Julius.”
“…Are you talking about that dull-looking old man?”
“Yes, that seemingly quiet and dull-looking old man.”
The one that steals the spotlight is the ship of the Luna Kingdom.
Four magnificent first-class warships. In terms of composition, they are the same as those from the Kingdom of Londeria. Isn’t it one of the most magnificent of all the fleets that have come this time?
A nervous-looking old man is watching us from a golden throne that seems to have been placed on the deck of the ship.
“The Luna Kingdom is a valued customer that imports numerous weapons from our country. They have the second largest economy in the United Kingdom of Albatross, after the Kingdom of Londeria. According to rumors…”
“According to rumors?”
“They are aiming for the hegemony of the United Kingdom of Albatross. There are rumors here and there about them aiming to become the emperor.”
……Emperor.
Well, as long as it doesn’t harm my Yamato Empire, feel free to do as you wish.
if they are going to selfishly fight and purchase weapons on their own, then there isn’t much of a loss.
In fact, they compete in shipbuilding with the Kingdom of Londeria, which has the largest navy in Albatross, and I think they are a valuable trading partner for us.
“Now, is everyone here?”
“Yes, with this, all the people that we expected to be present are now here…That being said, the congress will start from tomorrow. A ball is planned for tonight in the Lily Room. We should also head there.”
The Yamato Empire, the Kingdom of Balka, the United Kingdom of Albatros, and the Celestial Kingdom.
Furthermore, the people whose country was destroyed by the Moruro Empire were able to establish a provisional government also participated.
……Not bad.
It is a congress that truly symbolizes human unity. If there’s one thing I don’t like a little bit, it’s the fact that the puppet half-beastkin nation of the Yamato Empire, the Elysium Half-Beastkin Nation, was not allowed to participate.
This time the Congress is strictly a conference between the nations of the human race. The conference is designed to capitalize on the kindred spirit of humanity.
For that reason, the foreign object such as the ‘Half-beastkin’ was an obstacle. There is a risk that it may hinder smooth progress.
……It is unfortunate that we could not include the country under Yamato’s umbrella, I wanted them to participate so they could earn some money.
“So, Eryu-san.”
“Yes, is something wrong, Ayame-san?”
“What will be your attire for the evening ball? For now, it has been decided to participate in military uniform, but… It’s also not too late to get a dress, you know?”
Hmmー
That’s just because Ayame-san wants to try dressing me in a dress, isn’t it? Personally, I’m more accustomed to wearing military uniforms so…
“Military uniform, please.”
“Yes, I understand. Then I will make the arrangements for your dress.”
Ayame-san, who answers with a smile. It’s as if you’re not listening to me.
Well…
“…I knew it was going to happen anyway.”
“Please be assured. I made sure to keep the miniskirt and ‘absolute territory’ feature.”
………I understand.
In exchange, Ayame-san, could you please come to the ball and wear a dress as well? Because it’s embarrassing when I’m alone.
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