Chapter 226

After Seribea had given her approval, Selina and Dran left to invite the rest of the delegation from the barony of Bern into Jarla. While the two had left to rejoin the delegation situated a short distance from the village, Seribea swiftly sent out instructions to make preparations for receiving the delegation.

The decision to welcome the delegation had been made long in advance, and most preparations had already been ready for their arrival. The short time that Dran and Selina had left to lead the rest of the delegation into the village was sufficient to complete the reception.

The villagers, who until then had been ordered to stay in their homes, were given permission to leave and assist with the reception. Their tasks involved decorating the road leading up to the accommodations prepared for the delegation.

Jarla was in a festive mood after news of Selina’s return alongside a large party of men had reached the village. Unmarried Lamias were excited to receive the delegation, and Seribea had to tighten the rules several times to prevent these high-spirited ladies from getting too carried away.

「Is everything going smoothly with the accommodations? These are your very first guests. It would be a shame for generations if any mistakes are made. Remember that all the horses are golems, so there is no need to provide any water or hay. Make sure that you have everything needed, and don’t be careless in making arrangements.」

In the room where the meeting with Dran and Selina had been held, the remaining Lamias listened attentively to Seribea’s instructions. Their affirmative replies resounded almost without pause as people entered and left the room one after another.

Even though Seribea held the position of Queen of Jarla, each queen was elected by the villagers. Hence, she did not have similar authority to kings of monarchies. Rather, the queen was a mere title for the efficient functioning of this small society, with a population of about a thousand folks. Since the queen was just a part of this convenient political structure, those who replied to her spoke in a rather friendly and casual tone.

「Preparations for the accommodations are settled! Aide Dran, Selina-chan, and the dignitaries from the delegation will be staying in this building, won’t they? Their rooms and meals are all ready!」

A Lamia, somewhat older than Selina, replied lightheartedly. After finishing with her verbal report, she handed the document to another Lamia and left the room hurriedly.

It was understandable there were other tasks waiting, but this tone of speech to the queen would certainly be appalling to others from the surrounding regions.

Neither the other Laima nor Seribea paid any mind to such an attitude, and Seribea was only concerned with the next report awaiting her attention.

These Lamias adopted a certain respectful attitude toward Dran and the rest, but Selina was well aware of their customs. Hence, such behavior was rather pointless to her.

「These visitors understand that we might be searching for partners, but please do not be forceful! Do not attempt to bewitch them with magic!」

「Can we seduce them after getting them drunk?」

「Don’t make them drink until they lose their wits! Besides, if you have confidence in yourself and as a Lamia, you should win their hearts fair and just, without any tricks! All right, next!」

「Here is the list of guides for the delegation. All of them are at their stations, and we are ready to respond the moment they enter the village. Security personnel is well staffed and ready as well. Even if a chimera or wyvern attacks, not a single person will be injured.」

「Very well, make sure you deliver as you proclaim. Although the wyverns have been quiet lately, never let your guard down. The delegation must be exhausted from their journey through the dark wilderness. Ensure that the food served at dinner is as easy on their stomachs as possible. Don’t forget to prepare drinks that are gentle on the palate as well.」

After a few inquiries and reports on the present situation, Seribea finally let out a sigh. By the time Seribea was left alone in the room, everyone had scattered to various parts of the village to fulfill their respective tasks.

Unlike the experience with Ente forest, this was the first time Bern’s villagers were holding negotiations with a village like Jarla, one dominated by magical beasts such as Lamias. Similarly, this was the first time that Jarla was hosting full-scale negotiations with a human community as large as Bern.

When the news sent by Selina had arrived from beyond the village, an unbelievable commotion broke out like a storm. As a result, precious time was wasted trying to calm the villagers down before the delegation arrived.

A village like Jarla, made up of powerful magic users like Lamias, was a rather formidable community in Mores mountains. However, their small farming area as a hidden village had its own problems, and other issues included low endurance, difficulty in population increase due to the characteristics of their species, and a tendency to be close-minded.

This visit by Bern’s delegation would not solve all existing problems, but it was still a big step toward progress. Yet, there was no doubt that this change would lead to new problems of its own.

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