Chapter 82
Chapter 82 – Secret meeting
Inside a room of a certain mansion .
The sounds of ladies chattering could be heard from behind the door… .
[Everyone, have some tea . ]
[Ara, thank you . ]
[Both of you are really big~]
[In any case, let’s begin the talk when you are finished . We can’t begin this meeting without you two . ]
When women are having a discussion, poisonous words were sometimes said, but the overall atmosphere was good . In fact, they appeared to enjoy it .
After the tea had been distributed to each attendee, the two who were serving tea also took a seat on the vacant chairs .
One of them, having a merchant-like appearance, opened up the discussion .
[Well then…what is the main topic today?]
Then she resumed with a large grin on her face .
[Information on Ares’ war progress . ]
Seeing everyone’s attention piqued, she nodded in satisfaction .
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[No way…surrounded by hordes of monsters… what are the main forces doing?]
The black haired and particularly big breasted lady complained .
[Apparently the flooding of the Depay River prevented them from sending reinforcements]
Listening to the merchant lady, the blonde haired lady across the room raised her voice in annoyance .
[Don’t be too hasty . If she can be this calm then it can only mean that he’s safe, right? So what actually happened?]
The merchant lady was not perturbed by that voice .
[Now now, no need to rush . ]
She waved her hand dismissively .
[Well, to be honest, I don’t know what exactly happened there . But I know this: Ares managed to not only repel the monsters, but also took over Grants]
The ladies spontaneously let out a sigh in relief upon hearing the merchant lady .
[But…can we feel relieved yet?]
Again, the ladies’ interests were piqued .
[Think about it carefully . Ares just took over 4 countries: Trevoir, Brittany, Redgear, and Grants in less than a month time . Have you ever heard something like this happening before?]
[Certainly… . . it’s very amazing . That’s like witnessing the birth of a new hero, right?]
Said the brown haired petite lady .
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[Then shouldn’t we be happy? After all, Ares-niisama came back bringing great achievements with him?]
Responded the blonde big breasted girl sitting next to her .
[Certainly it’s a delightful thing . But, the thing is…there will be more people trying to get into the new hero’s side . ]
The ladies started clamoring at the merchant lady’s words .
[Do you mean…there will be even more ladies flocking around him?]
[Does that mean more girls will go after Ares-sama?]
The two ladies who served the tea… the black haired lady and the flaxen haired ladies voiced their concerns .
[Well, aristocrats and big merchants will surely try to forge connections . And lots of women will also come to him… to be intimate . ]
Provoked by the merchant lady’s words, the two’s voice got even louder .
[No way… all of you should be alright, but as for someone of my status…]
[Well Ares is not the kind of person that cares about status anyway!]
The blonde haired lady was the one who replied to that instead of the merchant lady .
[Having spent a long time by his side, do you think that he is the kind of man who values those kind of connection and people?]
[Also…I believe we can all get along well even if our numbers keep increasing . We also have the backing of Sersama . ]
The merchant lady also added .
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[Normally, we are competitors in love . It’s only thanks to her power that we can have a friendly tea session together like this . We are still competitors though . ]
[I was surprised when everyone invited me that day…]
The big breasted black haired woman laughed in response to the blonde lady’s words .
[Sersama is really a strange person… . That is that, by the way, it’s a marvel how competitors can get along this easily]
[If Ares-anii is here as well, I wonder if all this will still go as smoothly…]
The brown haired lady laughed .
[However . ]
The merchant lady once again broke the relaxed atmosphere with her serious tone .
[I don’t want to spoil the mood . But what if he’s forced into marrying an imperial princess …what do we do then?]
Those words caused everyone to freeze .
[That is a possibility . Ares has amassed a lot of achievements this time… If that imperial princess is someone with stronger influence…then, I think Sersama won’t be able to do anything about it…]
[Do you mean we’ll be thrown away?]
Responding to the worried big breasted black haired lady, the blonde lady spoke up .
[Whether we’ll be abandoned or not… there is nothing we can do about it since it’s not happening yet . It’s only natural to be worried, right? We just have to believe in Ares, that’s all . ]
The blonde lady spun some words to reassure everyone .
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[Since back then… . he’s always been kind to people who are close to him . Everyone has the right to seek happiness after all . So…I think everything will be just fine . Let’s trust him . ]
All the ladies present showed their agreement to that .
[We can always dig up some information in the meantime . From now on, let’s hold this『Secret Meeting』on a more regular basis, shall we?]
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[Nnn?]
Ares suddenly trembled while still riding on his horse .
[Ares-sama, did you somehow catch a cold?]
Sigurd asked .
[No? That’s not it . I only felt a chill running down my spine just now…]
Ares shook his head .
[Forget that . Look, Sigurd . The Royal Capital is within sight]
Sigurd turned to see what Ares meant .
Looking closely, the『Gate of Victory』was indeed already visible in the distance .
What will be decided in the Royal Capital, even Ares did not know… . Nobody knew yet .
(TL Note: I’ll make character glossary later, since as the story progressing, the author’ will introduce more new characters . )