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Chapter 41 Agricultural Exposition (1)

The little girl, clutching her doll and candy, eventually left with Kieslfield, not forgetting to turn back and wave to the two new older girls and boys she had met.

Mirand responded to the little girl with a smile until she and Kieslfeld disappeared at the other end of the street. Finally, he could no longer suppress his awkwardness and continued to ignore Siolitta's behavior.

The succubus placed the doll representing herself in front of her, manipulating its short arms filled with cloth and cotton, and mimicking Mirad's movements in a very convincing manner.

Mirand pinched the bridge of his nose, and his doll followed suit, slapping its round hand against the noseless face. His eye twitched. "For that age, the child is very well-behaved. He didn't cry and knew how to express gratitude."

Hiolitta deliberately lowered her voice, "Mmm, such a cute and sensible child, I wish my future daughter would be like that too... so said Lord Mirad."

Obora squinted. She had also bought the same doll, but it was now in her personal storage space. "I think what Mirad means is that Your Highness is less sensible than a little girl."

"Gurgle... What is that goat bba saying that it wants to go back to the academy but keeps lingering outside and won't leave? I can't understand it, I can't understand it... That's what Lord Mirad said."

Phew.

That's the sound of Ebola's veins bulging.

It's also the sound of air being squeezed out from inside the doll.

Obora grabbed the doll's head and forcefully snatched it from the reluctant Siolitta's hands.

"...Your Highness, indulging in frivolous things is a waste of your time. I think I should keep this item safe for you."

Before Hiolitta could answer, she tossed the doll into the portal to her newly created personal space, where it sat alongside its kind.

Hyolitta wasn't annoyed at having her toy taken away. On the contrary, she was smug, as if she had grasped the truth of the world. "Hmph... I'll just buy another one, won't I?"

Mirard put his hand on Siolitta's shoulder and said gently, "I didn't give you permission to buy a second one. One useless thing is enough."

A sudden and cruel truth! As if being stared at by Medusa's petrifying demonic eye, Siolitta froze on the spot.

Seeing her like this, Obora felt much better. "This is the second time today... Anyway, I'll take my leave now."

Ignoring the petrified Hyolita, Obora moved swiftly and soon disappeared at the end of the street, just like Kiesl and the others.

Now only Mirad and Siolitta remained. Mirad gently patted the succubus's cheek to bring her back to reality. Today's schedule certainly didn't stop at interrogating Obora... In the afternoon, they would also inspect the exhibition hall.

The agricultural expo lasts for a week, with the main exhibition venue located in the square in the center of Elsia City.

Mirad's entry was unimpeded, allowing Siolitta to easily use her crowd-avoidance magic to bypass the guards who were nervously pacing back and forth and enter the venue.

Tents have been set up in the square, which is not small in size, with different colors used to distinguish the types of crops.

Ah, I see. It's obvious now.

Yellow represents grains, pink represents meat products, white represents dairy products… and so on. Next to the dairy tent, why are there young girls wearing short tops with white and black cow-patterned clothing that expose their midriffs? They're chattering and laughing, creating an atmosphere completely out of place at the agricultural expo. Looking closer, it's not just them; there are girls dressed in different styles of clothing next to other tents as well.

An absurd thought popped into Mirad's mind, and he asked, "Sioulta, they are...?"

"Huh? Them? Hmm... Of course, they're monsters. Some are volunteers who came from afar after hearing the news, and some are Obora's subordinates," Hiolitta smiled brightly. "Everyone heard that they could openly look for husbands, and they signed up enthusiastically without even asking for a salary~ I heard the positions are very competitive and hard to get, you know?"

Mirad has gradually gotten used to the unique logic of monsters these days, and it doesn't sound too strange that she applied for a job as a promoter at the agricultural expo in order to find a husband... at least it's much better than eating raw flesh and blood in the past.

Recalling the most common use of human-repelling magic among monsters, Mirad thought for a moment and then said, "Won't they abandon their posts once they've found their husbands...?"

"As I've said before, these positions are in high demand. If one leaves, another will quickly fill the gap, so there's no need to worry about the business coming to a standstill."

It's astonishing that Visergrand, which isn't even on the verge of the Demon Realm, has managed to gather such a large number of monsters... If that's the case on the surface, who knows how many more are hidden behind the scenes.

If the power behind the king is a monster led by Obora, then this country is only one declaration away from becoming a pro-monster nation.

Based on their attitudes towards monsters, the countries on this continent can be simply divided into two categories: pro-monster countries and anti-monster countries. Currently, the vast majority of countries are anti-monster countries, led by the Main God Order and rejecting monsters. While pro-monster countries are fewer in number, their numbers are increasing.

If an anti-monster nation were to openly declare a change in its national policy, siding with the monsters and becoming a pro-monster nation, it would likely face more than just diplomatic severance and trade sanctions from friendly countries.

As a crucial agricultural exporter, Vesegram is unlikely to be easily swayed by the Order, which is both the basis and the reason why Rescateyer dared to instigate war within its borders. Once the banner of protecting food and eradicating monsters is raised, other nations eager to claim a share will inevitably flock to join the fray.

Visegrain also plans to invite other countries to hold an agricultural exposition to promote its crops, which shows that the country is not yet ready to face enemies from all sides.

“At tomorrow’s opening ceremony of the expo, delegations from various countries will also be attending, including that Lescateyer,” Mirand said, sitting on a bench and loosening his collar. He wore this formal attire far less often than his priestly robes. “Won’t leaving so many monsters under their noses give them something to talk about?”

"Humanization magic isn't so easy to detect, and besides, the magic detection runes that the church has always relied on are ineffective against modern monsters—this has been proven time and again."

...Is it because they can't find more suitable runes, or is it because they simply want to blur the way humans and demons can be distinguished to make it easier to eliminate dissidents?

Neither of them was something Mirad could tolerate.

However, it's no wonder that the exorcism incantation in the tomb didn't work... It seems that it's not just a problem of lacking magic power, but even the underlying logic has failed.

“I have no objection to the plan you told me before,” Mirad sighed, recalling Kissfield’s words, “but if Kissfield makes any unusual moves during the expo, I hope you will not interfere.”

"Oh? So, you're finally going to confess to me, the poor little fan who's been kept in the dark all this time! Actually, as an idol, you've been having a private relationship with your juniors all along—" Mirad slapped Hiolitta's forehead with a light but firm hand.

"She has made up her mind. As her senior, I can't let her down. Whether to support her or stop her... it all comes down to the next few days."

"No matter what she does?"

"No matter what she does, you must not interfere."

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