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Chapter 628: Until The Start Of The New Port Town Construction
About 4 months have passed since the Wolf family and the royal family’s discussion. Unaware of the bustling Goddess Realm, people were working to build a new port town in the Wolf territory, bringing excitement to various places.
In the royal territory in the south of the country, the selection of people to be taken to the Wolf territory by Coral began. Since there are no architects who have built large port towns in the Wolf territory, it is necessary to bring along personnel who can handle planning, creating drafts, and managing the construction process.
Thus, the ‘Wolf Territory Port Town Construction Team’, headed by Coral as the overall supervisor, was formed, and it’s natural that the people participating in this major project are brimming with enthusiasm.
The materials used for the port town construction will prioritize those within the Wolf territory, but that alone is far from enough to build a large town. Therefore, goods will also be moved from the royal territory. It was only natural that the town would become lively as people and goods moved.
However, the Wolf territory is showing the most activity. It’s a major project beyond the capabilities of Alvin, a former commoner and new lord, but preparations are progressing without major trouble thanks to the management of Christina, a true noble.
Purchasing the materials listed in Coral’s request from within the territory, transporting them to the site, and hiring personnel for that. Hiring workers on-site and arranging temporary housing. The plan includes the health and maintenance of the living environment, including meals, due to the large number of people staying there.
Furthermore, they were also moving forward with a view to after the town is completed. The highest priority is securing residents, which will be done by either moving entire small fishing villages scattered within the territory, or by recruiting applicants from various places, not just within the territory, to gather the number of people needed for the port town to function.
The rare chance to become a resident of a new town, along with the potential for new business opportunities, naturally draws people from all over. From those selling goods to the royal territory and Wolf domain to those hoping to settle, to those who want to open a shop in the new town… people stream in endlessly, and letters pile up.
Amidst such circumstances, the Wolf family finds itself in a whirlwind of activity. Given the situation, Alvin can’t very well let Shinji off lightly just because he’s ‘the Goddess’s Apostle,’ so he chooses to reveal the secret to Christina and Akane.
Normally, the only one who could be entrusted with such an enterprise would be Shinji, who is considered the lord’s (Alvin’s) closest confidant. If Shinji were to be removed, they believed that without a proper reason, it would be impossible to satisfy those around them.
Of course, they were surprised to learn that Shinji is the Goddess’s Apostle. Christina had known beforehand, but her ability to hide it is truly impressive.
Nonetheless, they understood that Shinji must prioritize dealing with the Goddess’s call. The need for a contingency plan and the fact that only someone who can be a permanent fixture can be the responsible party for the port town… as the Goddess’s Apostle, there’s no helping it.
However, there’s no time to let Shinji run loose, so it was decided that as a magician, he would participate in the establishment of the new port town.
They have no intention of slacking off. More than 7 months into her pregnancy, with her belly now quite large, Milis and Renka are also doing work like sorting and replying to letters. They understand that it’s best to keep moving and use their strength to the fullest.
With Coral around, they’re not worried, but they still set to work without hesitation, using magic. The usefulness of magic in civil engineering and construction work needs no further explanation.
Since her husband Roz’s enlightenment, Coral has been more reserved in her approach. Even when they met in the new port town, she maintained an air of dignity befitting a ruler of the royal territory while also showing her joy at reuniting with Shinji.
Though not the direct authority from the Wolf territory, Shinji, the most skilled wizard in the area, frequently attends meetings. This means he sees Coral often, and when “supervising,” he can’t refuse her company.
(Even though her advances are now just normal invitations, I can’t let my guard down. If I woke up next to her… I don’t even want to imagine it.)
He pretends not to notice the lovestruck gaze in her eyes, skillfully avoiding situations that could lead to something more, but without being overtly distant, keeping a comfortable distance. He does this to avoid the possibility of Coral resorting to drastic measures if he pushes her away too obviously. It’s working, and their interactions remain very normal.
She’s behaving herself because she believes that if she keeps at it, they’ll end up together. Her self-assuredness, befitting a former princess, is still going strong, and she believes that if she stays by Shinji’s side long enough, he’ll fall for her.
The idea of a secret relationship with a former princess would definitely appeal to many men. She’s beautiful, has a great figure, a good personality, and is capable… even knowing it’s wrong, if she were to seduce them, it’s understandable if they were to waver… if it wasn’t Shinji.
Because of his particular tastes, Coral is simply not an option. There’s no reason for him to choose her, and someone of high status would be too much work. Unless it was a forced physical relationship, it goes against his principles to just abandon someone he’s decided to be with.
As Shinji ponders, he glances at a letter from the town of 〈Medio〉 addressed to him, delivered to Wolf territory. The sender is Charlotte, and the letter announces the birth of her child.
(Nanaka’s had her second child a while ago, maybe I’ll sneak off and visit. …It’s a pain that I can’t just openly visit anymore, it’s the downside of being famous.)
Shinji and the other members of 〈Running Wolves〉 are well-known to the people of 〈Medio〉, and if he were seen teleporting, it would cause confusion. Why would he be there when he should be in Wolf territory?
One of his secrets is the fact that, with the help of spirits, he can teleport to any desired location. From now on, Shinji reminds himself to be more careful with his actions. After all, he has decided to balance 2 lives: that of a human and that of a succubus’ son.
”…Let’s review tomorrow’s agenda. Preparation is key, after all.”
Shinji, storing the letter and holding the materials he was given, checked the contents while mentally running through various scenarios, preparing for tomorrow.
A little time passed in the story, and here’s the summary.
Therefore, he interacted with Nanaka, Charlotte, Renka, and Milis, the pregnant group. The two who had already arranged for egg-laying gave birth. Thanks to the spirits, the births were safe and smooth.
Then he reunited with Coral. Although she is far from Shinji’s usual type, her skills make her an indispensable person for the construction of the port town.
Shinji’s struggles continue…
