I'm back in the village of Lax.
　From the Center Guild.

　It was a day trip.
　He's not going to be happy if he doesn't have his mother, Marika, with him at night, you know.

　He's still at that age where he misses his mother.
　So no matter how lively he is, no matter how much he plays around outside, he always comes home in the evening, or else it's possible that he won't come home at all.

　Thanks to that, my son himself declined to be appointed as a brave man, and we didn't have to worry about it this time...

　In the end, the result of the hero selection meeting was vague, just as Satome had wanted.

　Even if we were to start over from the beginning, the candidates who had already been defeated by a six-year-old child would not be brave enough to become heroes.

　The best thing would be for my child Gran to become a hero, but the problem of age still looms.
　We have to wait at least ten more years before we can offer him a chance to be brave again.

　Until we come up with a clever idea to solve these problems, we are likely to shelve choosing a new brave man.

　Well, that's good.
　If you know the reason behind the brave men's mission to defeat the demon king, you'll know there's no need to hurry at all.

　I decided to take advantage of the advice given by Satome as soon as possible.

　I need to make sure that we can find a new board member to replace the retiring president.

　The Center Guild Board of Directors is a powerful body that decides important matters for the human race.

　The fact that our opponents have gained influence there is really not very interesting.
　I have a clear political rival, the Chamber of Commerce, in the village of Lax.

　They want to profit from the Mithril products that come out of LUX Village.
　For my part, I don't like fighting, but I don't like being told what to do by others.

　Unlike the days of the Demon King's Army, I'm now the head of a village, the lord of a castle, so to speak.
　The days of working for others ended with the Demon Lord's Army, and I'm proud to say that I'm surviving by my own decision now.

　And I don't think it's beneficial to the villagers to follow the trade association.

　That's why it's necessary to have your own board of directors in order not to let them do whatever they want.

　The Chamber of Commerce also seems to have a few other pawns, even though Gandomirahu, who can move most conveniently, has been disqualified.
　We need to make sure we fill the vacant seats before those sods slip in.

　In place of the current President of the Center Guild, we'll install a board member who will definitely be on our side.

　But was there ever such a convenient person?
　And Mr. Best Fred, who already had a white feather in his cap once, is ruined.........

　If there's anyone else who's good........

'Yeah, that's the guy.

　A face flashed in my mind.

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Stanville, would you like to be on the board?
What did you say?

　I'm my wife's brother and brother-in-law, Stanville, but I'm simply older than him in age.
　It's a good idea to have an adventurer and the social position of a village chief, so I usually treat him with an open attitude.

　Also, he's not in the mood for respect in terms of personality.

''What did you just say?　What?　What will it be?
So I'm a director. Director of the Center Guild.
''Heeeeeeeeeeeeeee?!''

　I don't know if it was really surprising, but the words that came out of my mouth were a strange voice.

　It's a good idea for me.
　It's a good idea to have Stanville on the board of directors.

　Originally, our wife Marika is the granddaughter of the current president of the Center Guild.
　Then, of course, Malika's brother Stanville is also the granddaughter of the president of the guild.

　These guys seem to pay no attention to such things and devote themselves to making adventurers, but by making full use of their blood connections, they are in a position to hold key positions in the Center Guild even if they are not that capable.

　Of course, one or two more positive factors need to be added to the top of the list in order to get the position of Director of the Center Guild.

''Don't worry about the financial aspect. ''Don't worry about the financial situation, I'll back you up with everything I have in Lax Village. We're making a lot of money right now, so you've got the money, okay?
No, that's not what I'm asking.　I'm on the board?　I'm on the board!　Shouldn't you be on the Central Guild Board?
I'm going to serve the village of Lux for the rest of my life.

　So you won't be leaving the village continuously.
　But there is much you can do for the village in the Center Guild.

I'm turning that responsibility over to you, brother-in-law.
''Hokeeeeeeeeeeee?!''

　I let out another strange sound.
　Was it really surprising or happy?

Hey, are you sure you're okay?

　The strange voice he released sounded so much better. Malika, who shouldn't be here, came over.
　I'm sure you're not going to be able to get away with anything else.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most out of your time at the office, no matter how great your bloodline is.　My brother is a bit light on his feet, and he has never been an adventurer. There's no way he'd be able to serve as a politician.

　It was obvious.
　There is not an ounce of mercy in Maleeka's words to her own brother.
　But it's also true that what she says is true.

'Don't worry about that. He just needs to sit in the director's chair.

　The bottom line is that we don't expect Stanville's skill at all.
　If he's incompetent, he doesn't do anything extra in his incompetence, he just nods his head in our favor and stubbornly opposes unfavorable cases.

　It's good to be that kind of person.

I'm sure that's why Stanville is the perfect person for you. He's ignorant, so he's not likely to do anything unnecessary and the chances of him betraying you are slim to none. After all, he's your relative.
Doesn't Monsieur buy my brother a lot of dope?

　Harsh.
　Sometimes it is the prerogative of fools to do more foolish things than the wise man can imagine....

'But my brother seems to be up for it, eh?

　Already, Mr. Stanville, you're flying around the area.

'I'm the director!　Center Guild leaders ugh!　Let's go!　I'm going to do it!

　He was a man with a strong upward mobility to begin with, so he was happy to hear this proposal to the heavens.
　The person in question is also very motivated, so is this a done deal?

　But then things take an unexpected turn again.

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"Chancellor, he's back!

　The current president of the Center Guild has recovered from his illness.
　Moreover, he's on the mend.

　He's feeling better than before he got sick, isn't he?

'Well, I feel better when I hear that my eldest son is out of office!　I'm full of energy and full of energy, I'm full of energy!

　and poses with his hands in the front double biceps pose.

　He looks really healthy.

　And then he talks about his retirement.

Of course I take it back!　I think the board members learned at the hero selection meeting that they can't decide anything without me.　I'm sure you'll survive your re-election without a problem, and you'll be in office for another ten years!　Hahahahahahahahahaha!

　The chairman of the board of directors laughed high like a young man.
　At this rate, I'm not going to die for another twenty years, you old man.

　Beyond that, an even younger one is burning up white like an old man.

"So.........then I'll be on the board of directors.......?

　It was Stanville.

　I tried to send him to the board of directors as the pro-Lax Village in place of the chancellor, but if our chancellor is going to be reinstated, there's no need for that.

　I didn't mind Stanville with no experience if he was going to be the backer of Lax Village, but of course if Chancellor-san, who is experienced and competent, is going to continue, it's better than nothing.

I'm sorry. Let's just call everything a blank check........
Oh no...!　My path will open up...!　The upswing is about to begin...?

　Stanville nodded in disbelief.
　It seems that the joy of being nude was quite hard to bear.
　You can't help but feel bad about it when you're so spectacularly depressed.

"It's Dariel?　What's with that young man...?

　It's your grandson.
　To the chancellor who brought Stanville to my attention for the first time, I'll tell you.

'My God, did Elika have another baby?　Hmmm...?

　Chancellor, staring intently at Stanville, and then saying a few words.

"Will you leave this young man to me?
Yeah?

　He said abruptly, "Even though it has been decided that I will remain in office, the issue of my successor has not been fundamentally resolved.

He said abruptly, "Although it has been decided that I will continue to serve, the issue of my succession has not been fundamentally resolved. Someone has to take over the reins sooner or later.
And Stanville?
It's perfect for a grandson, and it's just right for a young man who doesn't know anything about anything else to start from scratch. I'll give you ten years to run out of steam before I run out of steam, and during that time I'll make you into a fine mononoke!

　With that, Chancellor, he ran off, dragging Stanville with him.

''Ehhh?　Wait a minute!　I'm going to be, which one is my tomorrow?　

　Stanville's bewildered voice moved away as it rose higher and then disappeared.