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**Side: Yuri**
In less than an hour, Lord Yamato had vanquished the entire horde, including the Orc Empress.
Although the Orc Empress was an W-rank monster, she was no longer a match for Lord Yamato and was effortlessly beheaded while en route to Prada.
He mentioned that the rest of the horde consisted of nineteen regular Orcs, ten Grand Orcs of higher rank, and three rare Giant Orcs, stating that the size of the pack was about average.
Along with myself, the Guild Master, orders, and visiting hunters watched the situation unfold from the port, and the word “overwhelming” would be the most fitting description.
Not only Hunter’s Master Raiza, but the Guild Masters, Orders, and Hunters alike were witnessing Lord Yamato’s true strength for the first time, and their eyes were wide with astonishment.
Only two individuals remained unfazed: Crafter’s Master Veil and Caldina, who was appointed as Prada’s Order’s Master.
Caldina, who was serving in Feel, was chosen as the Order’s Master due to her origins in Prada, much like Flam, who would become a Baron and a deputy. Her level had risen to 58 from her numerous expeditions to Mylight with Lord Yamato and his party, making her well-suited for the role. Furthermore, Caldina had personally witnessed Lord Yamato defeat an Orc Emperor and my elder sister, Prim, defeat an Orc Empress. Therefore, an Orc Queen, even a W-rank one, was not enough to startle her.
“His Highness Lord Yamato, I apologize for troubling you.”
“Please don’t mind it. I am also the acting lord, and from spring onwards, I’ll be spending more time in Prada as well as Feel.”
Caldina addressed Lord Yamato, a Tenchaku noble, with proper honorifics as they were in a public setting. It felt odd even to me, so I could only imagine how they themselves felt.
However, as Lord Yamato mentioned, I will be enrolling in Memoria General Academy in April, which means there will be aspects of the lord’s duties that I will be unable to handle. That is why Lord Yamato and my elder sister are scheduled to act as my deputies. Though, my elder sister, having just given birth to Saki, is even more restricted in her movements than I am. Because of this, Lord Yamato will need to represent me and visit Feel, Prada, and even the capital of Duke Turkis’s territory, Emosion, in the neighboring town.
“Ah, once the Prada branch is fully operational, I will resume your training.”
“Please go easy on me.”
Caldina replied to Lord Yamato with a wry smile; it was perfectly understandable. The Orders in Feel had undergone extensive combat training against Lord Yamato, and most were barely able to stand after their sessions concluded. Moreover, many of them had evolved into High Orders through their participation in Mylight expeditions. Caldina, having experienced this firsthand, welcomed the training but hoped for a more moderate approach. While it had caused disruptions to their duties, the Orders needed to level up due to their proximity to Mylight, so all one could do was encourage those assigned to the branch to do their best.
“We heard there was a possibility of them appearing on the other shore, but the reality is quite terrifying.”
“While parts of the other shore are within the barrier, that Orc Queen from earlier had ventured inside.”
The remarks from Veil and the male Elf Loos, who was appointed Trader’s Master, were something I, as the lord, could not afford to overlook. Although Lord Yamato had effortlessly defeated it, the Orc Queen we just encountered was a P-W rank monster, equivalent to an O-rank. It was merely equivalent, and not as strong in reality, but it was a monster that High Class individuals would have to face with their lives on the line. Ideally, the Order’s Guild and Hunter’s Guild would cooperate to deal with such threats, but the fact that a Catastrophe Species had infiltrated the inner perimeter of the barrier, even from the other shore, would be a tremendous source of fear for the town’s residents.
“We will need to observe the situation, but their numbers have decreased compared to before. If we continue eliminating them, it’s possible they will eventually return to their previous frequency.”
Indeed, the number of Catastrophe Species Orcs that Lord Yamato and his party had hunted exceeded one hundred. While it was not common for such a high number of Catastrophe Species to appear, the current situation in Mylight was an anomaly. They speculated that continued efforts might eventually restore the balance, but as Lord Yamato rightly pointed out, it was merely a hopeful conjecture. Therefore, it was crucial to meticulously monitor the aftermath of this major extermination, which was my duty as the lord. I had already ordered the Order’s Guild in Feel to conduct a follow-up observation, and it seemed I would need to dispatch personnel to Prada as well.
“Taking that into account, we will maintain close surveillance.”
“Please do.”
Even with Lord Yamato’s extraordinary combat prowess, his individual capabilities were limited. Caldina understood this well and, although she couldn’t personally inspect the other shore at the moment, pledged to fulfill her duties as an Order’s Master through constant vigilance.
“For the time being, we will also dispatch Orders from the Feel branch to monitor Mylight. Eventually, this task will fall solely to the Prada branch, but with only about half the necessary Orders having reported so far, we are critically short-handed.”
“Thank you, H.R.H. Yuriana.”
It was unacceptable for Prada, which we had so painstakingly opened, to be devastated by monsters. Prada now served as the gateway to the Alegria and Libertà regions, and many ships sailed to the Valentia and Solemne regions as well. As a result, not only the Esmeralda Baronetcy but also Amister were enjoying significant profits. Thus, investigations and surveillance by the Orders were indispensable.
“Then, Order’s Master, I understand you have a great deal on your plate. Please cooperate with the Feel branch and continue your surveillance of Mylight.”
“Yes, Your Highness!”
However, not all the Orders assigned to the Prada branch had yet arrived. It was winter, and Amister was a land with heavy snowfall, so their arrival was not expected until spring. Until then, the thirty-four Orders already present would have to manage.
“Shall I bring some Orders and escort them to Mylight next week?”
“That would be greatly appreciated, but is your schedule permitting?”
While Wing Crest, including Lord Yamato, was present, there were circumstances preventing an immediate departure. Therefore, Lord Yamato proposed conducting combat training for the already-assigned Orders, and Caldina seemed inclined to accept to overcome their dire situation. It was not a negative development, and if Lord Yamato and Caldina were amenable, I certainly wished for it to proceed.
“I can make the time. I can’t always be in Prada, and enhancing the Orders’ combat capabilities is an urgent necessity.”
“Thank you, I’ll take you up on your offer.”
It seemed that the combat training for the Orders had been decided upon by Lord Yamato and Caldina. While I felt sorry for the Orders, it was a necessary endeavor for the protection of Prada, Feel, the Esmeralda Baronetcy, and, by extension, Amister. Therefore, I hoped they would persevere through this challenging period.
“I will entrust the combat training of the Orders to the two of you. Since we are here at the port, I would like to visit the Trader’s Guild as well.”
“That is also part of our official duties for this trip.”
When it came to the defense of Prada, it would be best to leave it to Lord Yamato and Caldina rather than myself. Although I had evolved into a Human-Half High Elf, like Mako and Aria, I am a mage and do not seem to have an aptitude for close-quarters combat. While it might be preferable for a lord to possess such skills, I did not believe I was suited for them. Not that it was the sole reason, but since I was here for an inspection today, I had to visit the Trader’s Guild. After all, the Trader’s Guild was the largest branch in Prada.
“Yes. Then, Trader’s Master, could you guide us?”
“Understood.”
Guided by the Trader’s Master, Lord Yamato and I proceeded to the Port Branch Office of the Trader’s Guild, Prada, which was constructed at the junction of the Nadal Sea and Veil Lake. While the main building of the Trader’s Guild Prada Branch was located near other Guilds, Prada was a strategic point on the Nadal Sea and, due to the entrusted port management, an outpost had also been established at the port. The outpost was conveniently located near both the Nadal Sea and Veil Lake ports, and it continuously had personnel on standby to guide ships passing through the lake’s mouth. While there had been suggestions to set fixed sailing times, delays were inevitable if ships were attacked by monsters, and in the worst-case scenario, ships might not arrive at all. For privately owned vessels, it was impossible to know where they would embark or what route they would take, so the idea of fixed operating hours was abandoned early on.
“I recall there being commercial magic spells that direct ship navigation, correct?”
“Yes. It’s a magic called Navigationing, which issues a command to proceed or halt. Those who receive the stop command become immobile for about five minutes, which I’ve heard significantly reduced ship collisions. I believe it was presented by Master Shinichi about 150 years ago.”
Ship navigation and management fall under the purview of Traders, so I was aware of such magic’s existence. The Jade Silver magic ships of the Esmeralda Tenchaku Family were not yet completed, but I had seen and experienced this firsthand during my previous visits to Prada by ship. Of course, if ships could be stopped at will, it would lead to them being sunk by monsters or overrun by pirates. Thus, its use was restricted, and I understood that only those with a maritime license and within the barrier could employ it. I had not realized, however, that Master Shinichi had presented it.
“While I can’t say much myself, Master Shinichi certainly accomplished a lot.”
“There has not been a single visitor thus far who has not achieved notable accomplishments or merits. We, too, have benefited from convenient magic spells and the development and dissemination of superior technologies, which have made our lives easier. We are grateful for this, of course, as we are to Lord Yamato and Lady Mako.”
Since the arrival of the first visitor, Helios Orb has welcomed over a dozen guests. Among those who achieved great success are Master Kazushi and Yukari of Torencia, Master Shinichi of Bacion, Grandma Sayuri of Amister, Lord Yamato, and Mako. While individuals like Master Souya from Valentia have also achieved success, their achievements are modest compared to the aforementioned six. Some, like Master Souya, have had their accomplishments appropriated by their respective countries. While exclusive control can lead to significant profits, its leakage can result in losses. Indeed, about 140 years ago, a small country in the Libertà region monopolized the technology developed by one of its visitors. However, that visitor escaped and exposed the technology and internal affairs to neighboring countries, leading to an invasion and swift destruction.
“I wasn’t thinking that far ahead. The primary motivation was simply to make my own life easier.”
“I suppose that is how it often is for them.”
Admittedly, the three magic spells, the alloy, and the knowledge of ship propulsion systems presented by Lord Yamato, alongside Mako’s magic spells and medical knowledge, are now indispensable to Helios Orb. While they initially stated personal convenience as their motivation, their decision to publicly share everything has ultimately benefited not only us but also the common folk. I am aware that there are numerous ruffians and lawbreakers in Lord Yamato’s world, and I understand that not everyone can be virtuous. However, our visitors are different, and my impression of them is that of well-mannered scholars.
Currently, only Lord Yamato, Mako, and Grandma Sayuri are alive among the visitors. While it is said that no more visitors will arrive, I understand that their transfer to Helios Orb was a sort of accident. In a sense, this is a return to normalcy. I sincerely hope for a world where Lord Yamato, Mako, and Grandma Sayuri can live healthy lives. To that end, I shall endeavor to manage my territory diligently as a noble of the Esmeralda Tenchaku Family.
