Chapter 350.1. Queen’s Inauguration

After the New Year’s celebrations, I said I’ll defeat Ashtaroth. That was a lie. Or rather, it was impossible.
“Congratulations on becoming Queen Takano! Cheers!”
“Cheers!”
An uncle from the branch family raised his red-faced, bearded smile and led the umpteenth toast of the day. Even though everyone seemed tired of it, the drunken group enthusiastically cheered and repeated the toasts.
It’s party time for Mii-chan. She’s enjoying the New Year in the grand banquet hall of the Takano County’s residence.
Of course, someone other than Mii-chan may be enjoying it.
In a hall with a hundred tatami mats, lined up with delicious dishes and endless sake. Against the backdrop of the sound of chiming bells and the koto music, graceful geishas danced.
Both the old and the young were enjoying the New Year’s banquet.
By the way, we’re already past the 3rd day and into the 6th day. I wonder if everyone is doing well at work?
Nevertheless, Mii-chan has become a good girl who understands the pain of others. She reads the atmosphere, and Mii-chan smiles.
[Extra Cure]
I raise my hand and use recovery magic. With the upgraded version, I can now use area-of-effect magic, easily healing the hangovers and other ailments.
Platinum particles fall like confetti in the room, healing everyone’s intoxication.
“Oh, my, the intoxication has cleared.”
“Bring more drinks!”
“My stomachache from eating too much is gone.”
“I can see clearly now.”
“My body feels great! I’ve been cured of my illness!”
The family members laugh while starting to drink again. Mii-chan, being a helpful girl, assists in the endless drinking.
“Yes, line up, line up.”
For some reason, people other than family members are also lining up. There’s a lot of turnover in the crowd.
“Daddy, will my illness be cured?”
“Oh, the Saint will heal you.”
“Oh, this means I can walk again.”
“The wait was worth it.”
Children in wheelchairs and elderly people with weary faces are lining up. It seems like they’re waiting for Mii-chan’s recovery magic, which has been gathered without anyone noticing.
“All you have to do is change your family register to Tokyo.”
“It’s a hassle to move, but if you can get recovery magic, it’s a small price to pay.”
“That’s true.”
The exchange condition seems to be moving the family register to Tokyo. If I cure an incurable disease, it’s a small price to pay. I don’t know who came up with this strategy, but well, it works.
“Well, it’s an excellent opportunity to gather people.”
“Yes, if commoners can move their residences, we can establish a foundation.”
A butler and maid who look like Yashibu and Saksara are smiling and talking. It’s similar to them, well, whatever.
It’s helpful to do this strategy because it wouldn’t make sense for only adventurers to live in Tokyo.
“If a young lady’s reputation as a Saint spreads, many people will gather.”
Ranko-san notices Mii-chan’s gaze and informs her. That’s true.
“For the Takano County to become a Queendom… It’s something to be proud of, but we absolutely cannot fail, Houretsu.”
“Yes, indeed. We also have to build the County’s mansion in Tokyo, and branch families’ relocation and companies. That’s a very significant undertaking.”
Grandpa Kazamichi is having a serious discussion with papa about the future. Around them, influential branch families have gathered, and it seems they are joining the conversation.
“Nowadays, marriage proposals to the Takano Queendom are pouring in from many households. Especially, commoner businesses are bringing in proposals like ants swarming around sugar.”
“Even among us, there are no good marriage proposals for the 3rd son of a baron.”
“If they can receive tax benefits, they’ll be desperate. They think they should consider this proposal because Takano Queen’s [Mana Awakening] could awaken their mana.”
“Other nobles are also seeking marriage proposals and joint ventures. If Takano Queendom is the major shareholder, we can establish our headquarters in Tokyo.”
“Let’s unite and liven up the Takano Queendom.”
The cheerful branch families are in a good mood. Their faces are relaxed, and they’re discussing the smell of money and the future influence.
That’s right. Even if you can’t participate in national politics or become the head of each faction, with the power of money, anything is possible.
Considering the astronomical amounts of money falling into Tokyo in the future, tax benefits, and the rise of new companies, there are plenty of aristocrats wagging their tails at Takano Queendom.
Among them should be families that produce ministers and generals. Moreover, with the vacant positions due to the destruction of Kanna Dukedom, there are many opportunities.
Those aiming for vacant positions will certainly seek families that can provide funds for lobbying. It would be good if the source of those funds is us.
The Emperor is probably considering this, but how much he can reduce the influence of the Takano family is worth watching.
Mii-chan plans to devote all her efforts to rebuilding Tokyo, so she’ll leave politics to papa and the others.
With her secretary, she manages the reconstruction schedule in Tokyo once a month. The rest of the time for playing and doing adventurer things.
But still, a Queen, huh? Mii-chan is small and frail, a girl who would collapse if poked, with no charisma or dignity. Something has to be done about that.
Hmmm… I came up with an idea to make me more like a Queen!
“Nimue, bring some cushions! Mii-chan will bring an item or two!”
“Understood, my lady.”
With a shining face, she heads to her room, carrying cushions as instructed.
She quickly returns, and as directed, a large number of cushions have already been brought in. That’s truly a nice idea. I thought Nimue would bring in too many for no reason.