Duchess Akela of Spear and Duchess Eisheth of Prosperity. A duchess from the Foxbeast and Succubus tribes, respectively. Since it's the first time that a non-human has taken a position of nobility, let alone a high-ranking one, people will naturally express their concerns.
While those who know her personally have no problem with her coronation as Duchess, there are others that raise their concerns. Some are legitimate concerns, such as why she doesn't start in a lower position before taking a higher one, since being a duchess is a heavy portfolio. Others also raise concerns about their safety as there are extremists who do not like them. I'm sure those extremists are the Illumination group, but that has been taken care of. I just hope that there isn't a rat from that group left on this land.
Some of the objections are just stupid. Like they should get married first and let their husbands do the work, or they won't do well considering who they are before taking the position. Some even objected because they might have ties left with their previous countries. I mean, they're both capable of bringing benefits, even if they're both unmarried. A capable guild master and the nobility of the fallen demon clan.
In the school hall, the two duchesses greet not only the students and staff, but also others who are curious about them. Most of them are commoners who, I think, just wanted to dispel their unnecessary fear. There are also those from the knight and noble families. They're a little more critical.
"Will you really pledge your alliance to Her Highness Queen Amleth?"
"Of course. She's the one who gave us a chance when we had nowhere else to go. Although we are not related, our stories are almost similar. Both of nobility with nowhere else to go, given a chance by Her Highness. We are grateful and will always be" [Akela].
A question thrown at them. They are well prepared for anything and everything. I'm sure of it, judging by their body language. It's a skill taught at this school by none other than Teacher Tiara.
"How about the Red Light District! You used to be a big shot there! Have you no shame?"
"It's true that I am someone who used to be based there. However, as you should know, we have no such activities there. I don't want to specify what activities, since this school has so many minors. After all, you were there yourself, weren't you, Mr. Noble" [Eisheth].
"!"
"And to further convince you all, how about I share with you the report of our Succubus Cultural Festival back then. It's a success and I had clients from inside and outside of Amleth who wanted the festival to be held once a year after all" [Eisheth].
A noble is shot down by Miss Eisheth. How dare he belittle those succubi! They're kind succubi who take care of me as if I were their own! I won't tolerate any slander against them! You know, I should cast an ice spell to freeze his feet! Let him suffer!
"What about the Adventure Guild?"
"As you already know, it's now in the capable hands of Miss Khamisah Vars. As the Ex-Saga, she's more than capable of handling it. Of course, she will have some difficulties in the beginning, and I will slowly help her get the hang of it, and after that, I will not interfere with the guild's bureaucracy" [Akela].
One by one, question by question, they answer everything. Some are just there to congratulate them, mostly the adventurers and the demon clan. They're more than happy and are there to show their support. Since the succubi are there as well, I might as well sit with them. See, they're happy to see me and I'm happy to see them.
"I have a question" [Vita]
"Miss Vita!?" [Diana, Neloufa]
"Ask my student" [Eisheth]
"I'm not sure if most are aware of it or not, but there is a plan to install the Magic Motion Orb in Emas and the Elven Kingdom one day, as the one who is sponsoring the plan as well as overseeing the plan to connect both Amleth and Emas and eventually, Amleth with the Elven Kingdom, I'd like to share what benefits it will bring. Especially for the Opera House since I am dying to let my fans in Emas and Elven Kingdom see my performance" [Vita].
"Thank you for your question, my disciple. Akela, how about talking about it?" [Eisheth]
"I was just about to talk about it, so please allow me to do so" [Akela]
The plan is simple. At least simple enough to be explained to everyone, but since they're here to talk about it, they've also prepared a model for presentation.
"Young lady Diana, would you please come to the stage?" [Eisheth]
"Me? Sure" [Diana]