Chapter 373

A Full-Scale Distribution Expedition
Now that the final distribution plan has been decided, all that remains is to actually deliver everything.

With that settled, Marquis Vardmoi made immediate preparations and we set out.

Since we would be visiting all of his vassal territories, it seemed like this would take quite some time. Well, it couldn't be helped.

"So, how many vassals do you have, Marquis Vardmoi?"

"Fifteen, including the recently added Count Galette. This time, we will be delivering to the other fourteen, excluding Count Galette's domain."

I see, that’s quite the large-scale operation.

It seemed that resupplying would be done in the towns along the way, making this feel like a full-blown feudal lord’s procession.
Though it was just the Marquis.

"Now, I have a question for the Kiblinki Saltas. Can you fly at high altitudes and follow us?"

(What’s this, so sudden? We can.)

"Then, would it be possible for you to wait at high altitude until negotiations are concluded?"

(It’s not impossible. So, we just need to travel through the air?)

"I’m sorry, but I would like you to do so. Only those who will be settling in the next territory should travel with us on land. After introductions, you can rejoin us. Is that acceptable?"

(It is. You humans are quite cautious, aren’t you?)

"Well, if a horde of monsters capable of destroying a city showed up, people would obviously be on guard."

Marquis Vardmoi had a point.

If I wanted to, I could easily command the Kiblinki Saltas to overrun a city.

… Wait, couldn’t Talat do that all on his own anyway?

Alright, let’s not think too deeply about this.

I can't shake the feeling that I’ve somehow become the country's de facto ruler—or at least its protector.

With the arrangements made, all of the Kiblinki Saltas, except for those headed to Baron Corst's domain, rose into the sky.

The soldiers had likely seen them descend before, but not ascend.

Watching human-sized spiders float into the air was quite a spectacle.

Marquis Vardmoi and Young lady Kou seemed unfazed, though.

"Hey, Lily. Could they carry a person while flying?"

"Young lady Kou?"

"I mean, wouldn’t it feel amazing to fly like that?"

Well, it’s not impossible.

But that’s not something a noble lady should be saying.

Marquis Vardmoi, who had been listening, gave her a thorough scolding.

That dream would have to be abandoned.

Unless she had a skill like mine that allowed flight, she would definitely die if anything went wrong.

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