Black Haired King

"... what happened to the plan?

"Ha, we are progressing without delay. Gertelius is always okay."

"Right. It's General Zephyr. I'll leave this war to you. Whatever it takes to regain our territory!

"Ha! Even in lieu of life!

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"... what is this amount of paperwork?"

I found myself in an endless pile of documents. Why do you have papers that need my seal so badly? All, I wish Christian would push it.

"No, Master Redius. I scrutinize the paperwork here, because there are still paperwork in it that needs to be understood by the lord."

As if you had read my mind, a Christian standing before me would say that. Well, if you look at the paperwork, it says something about taxes and construction.

"Hehe, you can't help it, Redius. Lord's work is more plain than it looks. Most of your father stays in the office."

There, Victoria comes into the room with a drink. Normally, one of the samurai does, but Victoria brings it while on duty. He said he was doing it because he wanted to.

"Thanks, Victoria...... yeah, yummy"

Victoria smiles at my frank feelings. I've been married to Victoria and Helena for a year. Every day is like this.

For the past year, I have focused my efforts on ruling this territory. First came crusading bandits and reducing warcraft in order to calm the security that had deteriorated during the Lord's absence.

Bandits twisted soldiers' salaries with that money and the money they spend on the territory because the country bought it as a criminal slave and Warcraft material is bought by other territories.

As a result, the nobles around us have said that they are not mercenary nobles. Occasionally, at the request of other territories, it's because you're going on a bandit or warcraft crusade.

But as a result, Viscount Arnold territory had an extraordinarily better economy than it used to be. The population of the Viscount has also grown and has become a vibrant city. As the population grew, so did the shops.

Well, it was Christian who thought most of that.

"Look, there! You're moving slow!

"Yes!"

Whoa, don't blame me today. In the garden, visible through the window, Helena and Rona were doing an audition. Rona holds a dagger in both hands and approaches Helena.

Helena was perfectly eye-catching Rona's movements moving lightly and taking Rona's offense. Beyond that, Minerva sees the soaking and its sight. I hear you mixed it up very well.

Speaking of which, I'm talking about His Majesty's birthday.

When I was watching the Hellenites I could see through the window, all of a sudden Christian would start saying that. What Christian is saying will be another birthday party for His Majesty the King next month.

Naturally, all nobles participate. We'll celebrate by naming the country.

"Anything wrong?

"Yes, what are you going to do with your gift to Your Majesty?

... Oh, is that so? I've been thinking a lot, but I can't think of anything good inside. Your Majesty can get most of it.

"I thought about it a lot, but I can't think of anything good. Anything?

"Right... Speaking of which, among the nobles these days, stripping warcraft is popular."

"Stripping the Warcraft?

"Yeah. You see, there can be deer neck stripping in noble houses. It's the Warcraft version of it. They're going to be proud of how strong Warcraft stripping is in their homes."

Stripping the Warcraft. But then it looks like I can do it. Some other nobles might think the same thing, but if you think about the hassle of moving adventurers and soldiers, other things would be better.

"Okay, shall we do that? How long does it take to strip?

He said, "If you use magic, it's like three days."

"Three days... if there's going to be a strong Warcraft around here"

"The Great Plains beyond Viscount Questria or Mount Devil."

I knew you would. To Viscount Questria territory, about 3 weeks from here. Think of it as a week to find and defeat the Warcraft, and a month from there to the King's Capital. And about 3 days to peel. Just about right.

"Christian, get me Grimd right away. Determine Members"

"Okay."

In my words, Christian leaves the room immediately. I'm headed for Victoria.

"I'm sorry about Victoria, but I want you to represent me. Then I'll ask you to get ready for your birthday party."

"Huh, you can't help it. Leave it to me while Redius is gone."

I hug Victoria, who says that and smiles at me. Victoria hugs me back, too.

Then, Grimd comes to the room and decides on the members to follow. It's me and Grimd, Rona and Graves. About 20 of my men.

It's troublesome to take too many of them and cause problems with other lords.

While I'm gone, Victoria, the Legion Leader will leave it to Helena and Minerva. While you wait, get ready to go to your birthday party.

"Then I'll get ready today and go tomorrow. Grimd, get ready."

Copy that, sir.

Okay, well, I wonder what you're after.