Count Scribe's Tutor

“Your troop deployment is complete and I have come to report to you. ”

As soon as I heard Argal's answer, I suddenly started to wonder.

If you were just going to report the deployment of troops, you should have ordered the troops. And Argal is here to report directly to you? It was definitely something else.

Recognizing this, Ferda nods naturally.

“Well, I see. But where is the king? ”

“He's scouting the troops. ”

“Then why are you here? Not by your side. ”

I asked a question with a suspicious look on my face.

Suddenly, Argal's expression hardened. Soon after, Ferda realized that his insides had flowed out of his mouth.

“It's because I have your attention. ”

“Precision?”

“Yes, Your Majesty has caused you a great deal of hardship, saying that you have caused the Prince to carry a heavy burden alone. So now he wants to share the burden. ”

The burden that Count Regelton lost alone?

Immediately after hearing this, there was a touch of the brain. After realizing this, Ferda glances back and forth.

“What? Don't tell me what you want. ”

“Yes, Your Majesty would like to speak one-on-one with the Holy Nation. ”

Argal says as if to confirm.

Just as I expected. I was so desperate, I thought I'd want to have a helpful ally right next to me.

‘I never thought I'd make such a blatant request. ’

Looks like you're deeply troubled.

But there was a problem. that even if you try to connect with the Holy See, you can't. Because most of the information that Ferda has given Sarphene has come from Ragni or was fabricated by him.

‘Let's talk some more. ’

After some thought, Ferda concludes and starts acting on her face.

I looked as embarrassed as the person who heard the unexpected words. Immediately, I twisted my lips slightly, followed by a stuttering tone.

“Are you trying to get rid of me, old man?! ”

“No way. If anyone hears me, I'll misunderstand. As I just said, you're only trying to help the Count. And. ”

A moment of blurred speech, Argal brings his hand to the waist dance.

That's the sword in the stabbing. When Ferda found this, she opened her eyes and followed Argal's words.

“· · · · · · I think you know why you sent me alone. ”

You came here with a weapon when you met the Marquis with no combat strength? Is that also the Master of the Sword?

It was clear what Argal's actions meant.

‘It wasn't a demand, it was a threat. ’

Ferda smiles deeply. He then trembles, his complexion pale. He looks terrified to anyone. But inside, I was thinking something completely different.

‘I'm in trouble. ’

Everything will go according to plan in the next few minutes. I didn't know you were going to threaten me at this time. Ferda takes a moment to think about it, and her eyes gleam brightly.

Would you rather I take care of it now? ’

In his plans, Argal and Sarphene are scheduled to be deported.

So should we get rid of him first? I thought that, but Ferda shakes her head.

‘No, just wait a little longer. ’

For now, let's ask for some time to think.

After suppressing his life, he immediately opened his trembling lips. It was to bring out the decision I had in mind. Then, suddenly, the door of the office opened with a bang.

“Your Excellency! ”

He used to be an escort guard for Earl Regelton.

He shouts with a stiff face.

“Get out of the way! We're under attack!”

“ · · · · · ·! ”

Ferda and Argal's face stiffen together, as well as the cry that followed.

A moment later, Argal looks embarrassed and asks again.

“Hostile attack, who · · · · · · · · ·? ”

“The wizards of the tower! They've launched a preemptive strike! ”

When I finished answering the article, I remembered the fact that I forgot.

It was the fact that the first prince's capital also included a horse tower. I knew this before, of course, but I didn't think I'd be able to get the tower to cooperate.

‘No, he was blackmailing me, not cooperating. ’

Seeing as how he took over the capital in an instant with the military, he's worth it. As Ferda nods, noticing the situation, Argal shouts in an urgent tone.

“Lord! Are you all right?! ”

“Yes! You've been evacuated to a safe place! ”

In response, Argal sighs of relief.

Ferda was also relieved. It was because of a difficult topic.

“Take me to the king. I will maintain my position and prepare for counterattack! ”

“Very well. I'll escort you. ”

They take a step behind the knight who bowed their heads.

But at the end of the day, I couldn't fight back. It was because Ferda withdrew Sarphene as an excuse for a joint operation with Sererheim.

Now, Sarfene accepted Ferda's persuasion with a furious face, because the forces of the two princes alone were difficult to fight.

And the next morning.

An army of the Holy Land Sererheim has arrived in front of the castle.

* * *

A force of two princes stationed in the north, based on the castle.

On the other hand, Serrhaim's army was stationed on the east side of the castle. But Sarphene did not go east. When they started their joint operation, they agreed to advance north and east, respectively.

‘Of course, it's just a made-up word. ’

Ferda smiles with the Marquis's face.

This lie worked because only the Marquis was able to communicate with the Holy Spirit. If Sarphene had any contacts other than the Marquis, a lie like this would have been discovered in no time.

But recently, there was a problem.

A problem that has plagued the kingdom ever since the end of the war against disasters.

It was a food shortage.

Before heading to the castle, Sarphene's army gathered all the food from the Grand Chamber. All the food the people had. Nevertheless, there was no shortage of food.

Maybe it's because he was aware of the seriousness of the situation.

Sarphene called an emergency meeting immediately. It was to provide measures.

But you can't make food without it. As time passes, Sarphene sighs as if the ground were dying.

“Phew, I didn't think I'd make it through the weekend. ”

The situation was much worse than I expected.

Assuming only one payment per day was given, only four days were limited. At this rate, we won't be able to start a war. As the shadow cast over Sarphene's face, the other nobles cautiously look at her.

“Why don't you ask Sererheim? ”

“That's right. The Holy Land would have plenty of food. ”

It is currently the most feasible method.

But Sarphene's face was still dark. It was worth it. We could have solved the problem we were facing, but this was a new one.

First of all, we were worried about looting a lot of resources in exchange for food support. Another problem is the fact that Sarphene's army is struggling with food shortages.

Then they will continue to use food to make excessive demands.

They've been like that ever since the Sanctuary.

However, considering this, the situation was very serious. After considering it for a long time, Sarphene sighs again.

“· · · · · · After all, I have to get help from the Holy Nation. ”

He was reluctant to hold on to the present as collateral for the future of the kingdom.

But if there is no present, there is no future. That's why Sarphene made her decision.

“I can't help it. By sending a letter to the Holy Nation. ”

“You don't have to. ”

Then came the man who stopped Sarphene's words.

It was Ferda who turned into the Marquis of Lekelton. Meanwhile, was it because he suddenly got cut off? Sarfene looks at Ferda as if she's uncomfortable.

“Marquis, do you have any good ideas? ”

“Yes, I'm prepared for this. ”

“Ready? What kind of preparation? ”

Sarphene tilts her head as if wondering.

Ferda smiles silently. The tent of the barracks was then removed. Later, the nobles in the barracks opened their eyes.

“ · · · · · ·!? ”

There's food piled up like a mountain.

Later, you see the Marquis's soldiers moving the food to the warehouse. When people, including Sarphene, made a blank expression, Ferda's voice broke their surprise.

“This should hold for a full day. ”

“Oh, my God. ”

“Where in the world is this much food? ”

After the nobles, Sarphene asked with a curious face.

But I couldn't help but wonder. because these were snatched from villages near the capital, naming Sarphene.

"A plan devised by the first prince. ’

Ferda was listening to the situation in the capital in real time through Ragney.

Meanwhile, the information that was prominent was how the First Prince replenished food. At the same time as he announced his succession, he declared a commandment and began to mercilessly deprive the people of their food in the capital.

It was an act to secure military aesthetics.

‘The reputation of the First Prince is on the ground. ’

Since the founding of the Kingdom of Laderon, public sentiment about the Kingdom has been the worst.

I was amazed that the insurgency didn't happen right away. Ferda came up with this act of the First Prince and did something similar. As a result, Sarphene's reputation has also fallen steeply.

How can you tell the truth when things are going on like this?

Ferda bows her head. Then he naturally turned the topic elsewhere.

“It's not your concern. Right now, just think about defeating the enemies that dominate the castle. ”

Now that the problem is resolved, focus on what's happening to you right now.

Ferda was right. Sarfene also did not dig up the source of this abnormal food. As such, the meeting to resolve the food shortly turned into a tactical meeting to attack the Kingdom.

The meeting continued until the evening of the sun in the sky.

Shortly after that, the meeting ended just before dinner time. Given a short break before the meal started, Ferda headed straight for the assigned barracks.

In a dark barracks.

But Ferda did not intend to light the fire. I just stood there, staring at the center of a dark room. After a while, as the eyes adjust to the darkness, you see someone kneeling there.

“I report to the boss. ”

It was the Cat Boy, Kalman.

He has a long tail and a dry voice.

“I sent a paladin from Sererheim to the castle. ”

Ferda's eyebrows twitch in subsequent reports.

This was one of the variables he expected. Sererheim's cause was not to go to war, but to hold the first prince who attacked the paladins responsible.

That's why we can't let the paladin get to the castle.

Ser Jaime and the First Prince had to fight each other.

“So what did you do? ”

“We have removed it as you instructed. ”

Immediately after the dispatched paladin passed through the gates and entered the capital.

Kalman and Ragney's men are standing by to take care of him. Karlman then continued to report.

“The head was incinerated, and the torso was put back on the horse. ”

A smile appeared on Ferda's lips.

I was impressed with the perfection of the job. Ferda then asked with an interesting look on her face.

“Have you seen Serrhaim's reaction? ”

“Yes, I see the enemy commander is furious. An attack order has been issued and we expect to launch within the hour. ”

Truly urgent.

It was the right moment to say "before the storm." Ferda nods straightaway with the following instructions:

“Inform the First Prince. The castle must not be taken yet. ”

“Very well. I'll be right back. ”

In the end, Kalman disappears, leaving no trace.

After confirming this, Ferda lit up the barracks with a lamp. I then cleaned up the situation by looking at the darkness of the night on the outside.

‘The two princes have already lost their minds. ’

I'm not just complaining about losing my mind, I'm complaining about it.

But in this situation, the enemy Ser Jaime advances to the capital? The people's feelings were almost as if they were on fire. You must feel like you're on the edge of a cliff.

“Then you're inevitably looking for a hero. ”

Heroic presence to resolve this desperate situation.

There was already a figure for that role. His plan was to keep the hero in mind from the beginning. Ferda grins, watching the light in the barracks bring out the darkness.

“It's time for the lead actress to appear. ”

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