Chapter 469

The Number of Kiblinki Saltas to be Stationed in McFarlane and Isles of the Eight Gods
After the audience was over, we moved to the conference room to finalize the specifics.
Since His Majesty had granted permission, I now had to take Kiblinki Saltas to various parts of McFarlane Dukedom.
Going to multiple locations would take quite some time and be a lot of work.
And it would delay our trip to the Isles of the Eight Gods as well.
What should I do?

“Lily. You don’t need to travel around McFarlane yourself.”

“Huh? Are you sure, Marquis Vardmoi?”

“They’re being lent out under my responsibility. If I accompany them directly and issue instructions myself, it will reassure the local recipients.”

“... That’s true. Then, may I leave domestic affairs in your hands, Marquis Vardmoi?”

“Leave it to me. You should focus on persuading the Kiblinki Saltas already spread throughout McFarlane, as well as those who’ll be heading to the Isles of the Eight Gods.”

He really is dependable, as always.
I wonder how many we’ll need in total?
If we bring too many to the Isles of the Eight Gods, they might be seen as a threat. It’s tricky.
I wonder what Lady Byaku thinks?

“The total number? Roughly between 50 and 100 would be helpful. Of course, there's no need to gather that many in the first year. For now, just those familiars who volunteer will suffice.”

So the Isles of the Eight Gods needs a maximum of 100.
McFarlane will require even more, with some territories wanting up to 20 per region depending on size.
Still, there’s no way we can prepare that many right away, so we’ll start by sending just a few to each location.
Let’s hope we get new volunteers this fall.

“This deployment plan looks good. The rest depends on how you proceed, Lily.”

“Yes. I plan to gather the Kiblinki Saltas first, explain the situation, and recruit volunteers. After that... I suppose I should head to the Isles of the Eight Gods.”

“Indeed. His Majesty has granted permission for you to travel abroad. It may be good for you to step outside the country once.”

“That helps a lot. Lady Lily, we shall receive you as a state guest.”

“Oh, that’s a bit much...”

I’m not really the type for state guest treatment.
But since I’ll be lending out the Kiblinki Saltas, I’ll need to greet them properly as the one responsible for the contract.
Even if it’s just at the beginning, I must do it properly.
Maybe it’s time to take out the long-sleeved kimono.
I rarely go out in public, so I haven’t had much chance to wear it.
It’d be a waste to let it sit unused, so I’ll make use of it during this journey.

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